Did you know the bank account you trust to hold your money is almost certainly making more off of it than you are? In this solo episode, Camille breaks down how banks profit from your deposits, why even a "good" interest rate might not be the whole picture, and what wealthy people are actually doing instead. If you have ever wondered whether there is a more strategic place to grow your money, then this episode is for you.

Key Topics Discussed

[1:10] Banks profit from your money

Camille kicks things off by walking through her own bank accounts. She breaks down how banks are not passively holding your cash. They are actively using it to generate revenue, and your earnings are often just the leftover.

[3:45] Minimum balances trap your cash

Camille explains how minimum balance requirements at most banks mean a portion of your money is essentially frozen. You cannot invest it, grow it elsewhere, or freely access it without risking a fee. That parked cash is quietly making money for the bank, not for you.

[5:35] The attic strategy and its risks

A humorous but honest look at why keeping cash at home feels safe but comes with serious downsides.

[6:40] How truly wealthy people think about money

Camille shares what she notices when she talks to people earning millions per year versus those earning six figures. High earners talk about market investments. High net worth individuals talk about leverage, growing money in multiple places simultaneously, and keeping it accessible at the same time.

[7:50] Permanent life insurance as a financial tool

Camille introduces permanent life insurance not just as protection, but as a wealth-building vehicle most people never learn about. She covers how cash value accumulates inside a policy, how living benefits can protect you during a health crisis, and why this tool is often kept off the mainstream financial conversation.

[9:30] Borrowing from your own policy

Three real-world scenarios for borrowing against your policy's cash value.

[12:05] Money growing in two places at once

The big idea of the episode. Using your policy's cash value to fund income-generating assets means your money is working in two places simultaneously. Camille shares a client example of borrowing to purchase an additional truck for a business, and connects it back to the mindset shift she is encouraging throughout.

[13:40] Shift from saving to leveraging

Camille wraps up with a mindset challenge. Stop thinking about money as something to pile up and start asking how you can deploy it. The goal is not just accumulation. It is strategic growth, and this episode is a starting point for thinking differently about what your money can do.

Memorable Quotes

"The bank is doing something to make money on the money that is sitting there, which means they are making money on your money and my money."

"The people that are really wealthy are talking about leverage. They're talking about making their money work for them."

"Your money is growing in two places at the same time. This is the coolest thing."

"Instead of just keeping it parked and hidden in your attic, how can you really grow it? That's the key strategy."

How to Connect with Camille DiazCamille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.

Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/

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What if the reason you keep skipping your to-do list has nothing to do with laziness, and everything to do with how you set yourself up in the first place? In this solo episode, Camille gets real about the accountability trap so many of us fall into, from the excitement of a new plan to the shame spiral of not following through. She shares what a year of working with a coach taught her about trading punishing accountability systems for something far more powerful: integrity. If you have ever ghosted your own goals, this one is for you.

Key Topics Discussed

[0:05] The accountability hype problem

Camille opens by calling out the familiar cycle of enthusiastically signing up for accountability, then quietly disappearing when results do not show up. She questions whether extreme consequence-based systems (think: eating worms or donating to a hated charity) are actually doing more harm than good.

[3:30] Why punishment-based systems backfire

She explains why she refuses to participate in accountability setups built around severe consequences, making the case that failing to reach a goal already feels bad enough. Adding external punishment on top just layers on shame without solving the root problem.

[5:00] The integrity reframe

Drawing from her work with a coach, Camille introduces integrity as doing what you said you would do, when you said you would do it, simply because you committed to it. No shame spiral required.

[6:30] Lower the bar (seriously)

One of the most practical sections of the episode. Camille walks through why overloading your to-do list sets you up to fail, and why shrinking your commitments to something almost embarrassingly doable actually builds the momentum you need to keep going.

[9:00] Stop re-planning what you already planned

She tackles the sneaky habit of restructuring, reorganizing, and re-doing your plan instead of just executing it. Camille is refreshingly honest about how she used this as a way to avoid doing the hard thing, and how she broke the cycle.

[11:30] A business pivot and a new chapter

Camille shares that her brand is shifting fully toward her financial services work after straddling the line between coaching and financial services for about ten years. She explains the reasoning and previews what listeners can expect going forward, including more content on wealth strategy, insurance, and generational financial planning.

Memorable Quotes

"Doing what you said you were going to do when you said you were going to do it. Following through on the things that you committed to simply because you committed to them."

"Lower the bar. Not your expectations. Lower the requirement to something that is achievable."

"If you haven't even tried it, if you haven't even checked off any of the boxes, how do you know whether it's working or not?"

"I can just pick the one thing that's going to move me forward the most, and not stress about the other stuff."

"It's so much easier to do the required activity when you're fully on board with what it is you're doing."

How to Connect with Camille Diaz

Camille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.Connect with Camille on Instagram

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What if the biggest risk you could take was actually the safest choice you ever made? In this episode, I sit down with web designer and developer Roger Jorns, who walked away from the corporate world to build his own business and has spent the time since learning some hard and valuable lessons about failure, growth, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Roger shares the three principles that guided his first year in entrepreneurship, and they are not what most people expect to hear. If you have been thinking about making a big leap but keep talking yourself out of it, this one is worth your time.

Key Topics Discussed

[00:45] The leap from corporate to entrepreneur. Roger shares what finally pushed him to leave his job and start his own business.

[03:25] Failing differently, not just failing less. Roger introduces his first key principle, which is the idea of learning to fail differently over time.

[09:20] Always be learning, but take action too. Roger's second principle is staying in a constant state of learning, but he is careful to draw a distinction between absorbing information and actually using it.

[13:51] Learning to be uncomfortable. Roger's third principle is embracing discomfort as a sign of growth.

[17:20] What Roger is working on next. Roger shares his focus on growing his YouTube channel, exploring live video and webinars, and finding more speaking opportunities.

Memorable Quotes

"I'd rather do it and fail than look back and be like, oh man, what could it have been."

"You're always going to learn something even from that big failure."

"It's one thing to learn about addition, but now you're going to have to actually try to add."

"If you're not uncomfortable a little bit about something, you're probably either stuck or sliding backwards."

How to Connect with Roger Jorns

Roger was born at a young age...O wait wrong form.

Roger loves to make websites. He also loves to help businesses make sure they look good online. Helping businesses to tell their story and feel confidence in their website is the driving factor for his business.

When he isn't creating websites, he loves hanging out with his wife and kids, and eating tacos...maybe the occasional videogame and comic book.

Check Rogers website out at reanimationdesign.com and his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-jorns/ or if you are looking to watch some video go peruse his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@reanimationdesign.

How to Connect with Camille Diaz

Camille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.

Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/

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Most business origin stories get cleaned up before they are told publicly. Not this one. In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and security business owner Jason Bourgeous, who shares for the first time publicly how he walked away from a dangerous civilian contractor job in Afghanistan, came home to his family, and launched a franchise using $120,000 in credit card debt as his entire startup fund. What followed was years of grinding, sleepless nights, and hard financial lessons that most entrepreneurs only learn after things go wrong. If you have ever wondered what it really looks like to build something from nothing, with everything on the line, this conversation does not hold back.

Key Topics Discussed

[00:00:31] From Afghanistan contractor to entrepreneur.

[00:01:44] The decision to start a franchise.

[00:03:00] How $120,000 in credit cards became startup capital.

[00:05:41] When the numbers stopped adding up.

[00:06:48] Invoice factoring as a lifeline and a trap.

[00:08:55] The honest pros and cons of debt-funded startup.

[00:16:29] Why coaching and community changed everything.

[00:19:09] What is coming next for Jason.

Memorable Quotes

"The pressure was so immense, it really lit a fire under me. I had to sell my way out of it, but I also had to learn really quickly how to get a lot better with managing money, managing expenses, employees, and resources."

"Even if you're not thinking about it, you still feel it every day when you have debt."

"Some people, because their business was always going up and cash was always there, they never had to learn some of those disciplines that were important for me to learn early on."

"I can't read the label from inside this jar."

"It's better to have several people because one person might give you advice based on one perspective, but when you have eight different perspectives in the room, somewhere in there you're going to find one that balances really well with you."

How to Connect with Jason Bourgeous

After serving 12 years in two branches of the military, with 2 of those years as a civilian security operator in Afghanistan, Jason Bourgeois returned to his home town in south Louisiana to begin his journey of entrepreneurship. It’s been 12 years since he embarked on his business ownership journey, and he’s successfully scaled and exited a partnership, and has begun offering coaching and consulting services to hungry entrepreneurs looking to find freedom from their business.

Follow Jason on all social media platforms by searching for the handle @semperjason and check out his website at bourgeois-strategy.com

How to Connect with Camille Diaz

Camille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.

Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/

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What if the thing you have spent years trying to hide is actually the thing that makes you unforgettable? In this episode, I sit down with vocal coach, confidence mentor, and performer, Julia Langley, to talk about a concept she calls "your freak is your fabulous."

Julia works with singers, speakers, and everyday people to help them find their voice, and along the way she discovered that the deepest confidence work is rarely about skill. It is about learning to stop suppressing the parts of yourself that the world told you were too much. This conversation covers insecurity, fear, growth, and why leaning into your weirdness might be the best business decision you ever make.

Key Topics Discussed

[00:50] A client story that changed everything.

[04:40] Your freak is your fabulous.

[05:03] Julia's own journey into authenticity.

[09:57] People sense when you are hiding.

[14:00] The fear of being judged.

[15:21] Imposter syndrome and skill gaps.

[19:14] Getting triggered is a signal, not a setback.

[24:30] Bold and Confident Voices community.

Memorable Quotes

"Authenticity does not equal messiness."

"How many times is it that the one thing we were most insecure about is actually what makes us stand out the most, if we can change our perspective and learn how to use it in a way that gets positive attention?"

"When you are a certain way and you tuck in those qualities, there's a distrust that people have because they don't know where you're coming from. They don't understand, because you don't understand you."

"Fear is there to caution us and to awaken us to potential things that can go wrong. Where it's wrong is when you start getting stuck in it."

"If you're not standing in the truth of who you are, people may not be able to identify exactly what is off, but there's something that is unsettling to them."

How to Connect with Julia Langley

Julia Langley helps ambitious business leaders and performers, overcome nervousness to become bold and confident speakers so they get the big paydays they deserve, land top-tier clients, and be recognized worldwide for their expertise. With over 15 years as a featured singer for Cirque du Soleil she has performed on stages in over 20 different countries and all 50 States.

In 2019, she was hit by a jeep while riding her bicycle leaving her with injuries that changed her life forever. Four surgeries later and a diagnosis of PTSD, Julia started from ground zero, and with courage and resilience got her life back on track. She believes she was given a second chance and has dedicated herself to empower others to share their story and truly be the force they were to born to be in this world.

Join Julia's Bold and Confident Voices Community at https://www.skool.com/bold-and-confident-voices-9012/about and be sure to follow her on Instagram @CirqueSingerJules

How to Connect with Camille Diaz

Camille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.

Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/

Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habits

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You are putting out content every single day, people are messaging you to say they love it, and yet nobody is buying. Sound familiar? In this episode, I sit down with podcast strategist and visibility expert Isabella Sanchez Castañeda to dig into one of the most frustrating traps that entrepreneurs fall into online: the business bestie zone.

Isabella shares how she discovered she was the one creating the problem, what she changed to fix it, and the practical content strategies that helped her turn warm fans into paying clients. If you have ever felt resentment toward followers who cheer you on, but never open their wallets, this conversation is going to hit close to home.

Key Topics Discussed

[00:00:26] Content that creates fans, not clients. Isabella opens with her own experience of gaining podcast listeners who felt like best friends but never converted to buyers. She reflects on the entitled mindset she had at the time and how long it took her to see that she was the one creating the problem.

[00:01:41] Authenticity does not mean messiness. Isabella draws an important line between being authentic and oversharing.

[00:04:13] The three-week buffer rule. This is one of the most practical takeaways in the episode.

[00:08:05] Knowing what you want to be known for.

[00:10:13] The jackhammer versus the chisel. Isabella uses a vivid analogy to explain why repetition with intention works better than variety without focus.

[00:11:40] Spinning any story to fit your niche. Camille and Isabella work through a fun example of how the same story, someone getting hit in the head during a tennis match, can be told completely differently depending on what you sell.

[00:14:58] What happened when Isabella made the switch. Isabella is honest that the shift was not immediate.

Memorable Quotes

"Authenticity does not equal messiness. Authenticity does not equal betraying my own boundaries and sharing before I'm ready."

"We are presenting solutions, not complaints. And that has been possible because I implement a three-week buffer."

"If I am not willing to get a little bit of feedback, that means it is not ready for me to share yet."

"They are hearing it once or twice, even though you are saying it like 25 times."

"The electric company does not take good vibes."

How to Connect with Isabella Sanchez Castañeda

Isabella Sanchez Castañeda is an award-winning podcast strategist and producer for expert personal brands. Isabella is the CEO and founder of Isa Media Inc a digital marketing agency focused on helping you grow your visibility and revenue through podcasting. Combining her background in journalism, dedication to marketing, and years in podcasting, Isabella is here to help you know exactly what to say in your next podcast episode.

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How to Connect with Camille Diaz

Camille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.

Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/

Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habits

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What if the "rules" of running a business were never meant for your brain? Stephanie Berman spent a decade teaching piano before discovering she had undiagnosed ADHD and autism, and that her entire approach to work needed a complete redesign.

Now a money coach specifically serving clients with ADHD and autism, Stephanie joins us to pull back the curtain on how she built a business around her needs, not in spite of them. From radical calendar restructuring to 90-day content cycles and hard-won financial boundaries, this conversation is packed with real, actionable wisdom for neurodivergent entrepreneurs… and honestly, for any business owner who's ever felt burned out trying to fit a mold that wasn't made for them.

Key Topics Discussed

[00:00:29] Piano teaching to money coaching. Stephanie shares her journey from a decade of teaching piano (a path she chose partly because she could work for herself) to launching a money coaching business tailored to people with ADHD and autism. She reflects on how that first business was actually a training ground for everything she'd need later.

[00:02:31] Marketing struggles & perfectionism. Stephanie opens up about the real challenges of neurodivergent entrepreneurship.

[00:05:21] The 90-day content secret. Stephanie reveals her content strategy.

[00:07:07] Designing your ideal schedule.

[00:11:07] Running a nonprofit alongside coaching.

[00:15:13] Pay yourself first ALWAYS. Stephanie shares her top advice for neurodivergent entrepreneurs: build your business around yourself, not the other way around.

Memorable Quotes

“The stepping stones to where I am now were learning how to build a business that fits my life and my needs and not the other way around, not living my life for my business.”

“I literally have 90 days of social media posts I just post over and over again. So now you know my secret. It’s not a secret. It’s a strategy.”

“A lot of my struggles have had to do with marketing and networking. The rejection sensitivity dysphoria that comes along with [ADHD and autism] makes the marketing aspect really difficult.”

“Don’t build yourself around your business, because you’ll just burn out doing it that way.”

“Your willingness to stick to your schedule is actually an encouragement to me to stick to mine.”

How to Connect with Stephanie Berman

Stephanie Berman is a money coach who equips fellow neurodivergents with skills needed to achieve financial freedom. She specializes in budgeting basics and leading clients from overwhelm to “Oh! I get it!” She draws wisdom from lessons learned the hard way, her journey from minimum wage to debt free living, and her financial coach master training.

Recently diagnosed with ADHD & autism, she understands the neurodivergent tendencies toward overwhelm & impulsive buying. Since she began her coaching career in 2018, her clients have paid off over a half million dollars in debt.

Stephanie lives in southeastern Washington with her neurodivergent husband and their 2013 Honda Fit named Hoshi.

Follow her on Instagram @yourneurodivergentmoneycoach and visit her website at www.bermanbudgeting.com. Learn more about Stephanie's nonprofit at www.azizaproject.org.

How to Connect with Camille Diaz

Camille Diaz brings zombiepreneurs back to life! She is a connector, author, coach, speaker, podcaster, and financial professional who loves to empower people with knowledge and resources. Her desire is to see others succeed in business and in life and to help inspired individuals design a path toward happiness, harmony, and financial security.

Connect with Camille on Instagram @CamUnfiltered or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/camillediaz/

Download Your Free PDF: 6 Millionaire Habits Anyone Can Copy at https://camillediaz.com/habits

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