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Real Story: Navigating Motherhood While Scaling to $15k Months With Web Design

Wealthy Web Designer

Release Date: 03/05/2024

Real Story: From Corporate Mom to $22K Months: How Aimee Built Her Dream Life show art Real Story: From Corporate Mom to $22K Months: How Aimee Built Her Dream Life

Wealthy Web Designer

In this episode, Becca sits down with Aimee from Coja Creative for a really inspiring and honest conversation about how web design completely transformed her life. Aimee was working a corporate job and craving the time freedom to actually be present with her kids, which I know so many moms can relate to. When she finally decided to start her business, everything changed. Fast forward two years later and she’s hitting 22k months with the freedom she once felt was out of reach. If you’re a mom looking for purpose, flexibility, and a way to build a business that lets you truly be there for...

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Real Story: Laid Off Right Out of Grad School → Almost 2X Her Salary With Web Design (In 6 Months) show art Real Story: Laid Off Right Out of Grad School → Almost 2X Her Salary With Web Design (In 6 Months)

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In this episode, Willow sits down with Charlotte, a student who was planning on going the traditional route. She went to grad school, was working in corporate America, and got laid off within her first five months at the company.   Charlotte knew how much opportunity there was with web design and decided to give it a shot in the summer of 2025.   Fast forward six months, and she's already almost doubled her entire corporate salary...and she's just getting started!!!   If you've ever wondered whether web design could replace your 9-5 income, this episode will show you it's...

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In this episode, Willow sits down with Emily, a student who's newer to web design, and gets brutally honest about her journey. The failures, the comebacks, and what actually changed when she invested in The Academy. Yes, some of our students hit $10K months fast, and that's real. But Emily's story is about what happens when it doesn't come easy right away. The setbacks, the self-doubt, the moments where you're wondering if you're doing something wrong. And then, what changed when she joined The Academy and finally had the support and strategy she needed. If you've been on this rollercoaster...

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Real Story: My Student Doubled Her Corporate Salary and Makes $15k/mo From Web Design show art Real Story: My Student Doubled Her Corporate Salary and Makes $15k/mo From Web Design

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In this episode, Willow sits back down with Georgia, a long-time student who left her job in 2021 and now makes $15k/month offering branding and web design. She previously sat down for an interview with Becca and Willow in 2022, and was one of the first-ever student interviews featured on this channel. Five years in, Georgia has more than doubled her corporate salary—and client demand is so high she's considering hiring a team. If you've ever wondered whether web design could be a real, long-term career for you, this is the proof. Become a  for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST  ...

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Real Story: How Brooke Quit Silicon Valley, Moved to Spain, and Now Hits $25K Months as a Web Designer show art Real Story: How Brooke Quit Silicon Valley, Moved to Spain, and Now Hits $25K Months as a Web Designer

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In this episode, Willow sits down with Brooke, an ex-Silicon Valley professional who left her corporate job, moved to Spain, and now makes $25k/month as a web designer and business coach.   Brooke shares her journey from working at companies like Google and Facebook, to taking legal action against her boss, to using that settlement to completely start over in southern Spain.   She talks about discovering Wealthy Web Designer after struggling with Wix and Squarespace, how she went from charging $1K for websites to hitting $25K months, and her "front door" strategy for turning web...

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Real Story: How Eric Went From $500 Websites to $50k Contracts show art Real Story: How Eric Went From $500 Websites to $50k Contracts

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In this episode, I sit down with Eric for a student interview unlike any before. You may notice that we just jumped into things in this interview, and it's because of the real conversation we were having. We get into how he went from building video games as a kid to realizing web design was the path he was meant for. He talks about finding my content, deciding to finally bet on himself with Wealthy Web Designer, and how he went from charging $500 to landing a $50k website client (literally insane). If you need a reminder that your creativity can change your entire life, this episode will hit...

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Still Broke in 2025? Let’s Have a Hard Conversation & Make 2026 Different show art Still Broke in 2025? Let’s Have a Hard Conversation & Make 2026 Different

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Still broke in 2025? If you're ending another year in the same financial position you started it, this episode is your wake-up call. Becca and Willow aren't here to sugarcoat it; they're breaking down the hard truths about why you're still stuck, the excuses keeping you broke, and exactly what needs to change if you want 2026 to look different. This is the conversation no one else is willing to have with you, but the one you need to hear if you're serious about building wealth and freedom!!  Become a  for 25% off | Use code: WWDPODCAST   Get the  for 15% off | Use...

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Real Story: She Almost Became a Lawyer But Chose Herself Instead & Now Makes $15k a Month show art Real Story: She Almost Became a Lawyer But Chose Herself Instead & Now Makes $15k a Month

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This week, Becca Luna sits down with Sacia Ashe, founder of Ashe Design Haus, for a conversation about what it really looks like to build a creative business from scratch. Sacia shares how she first started playing around with Showit in college, eventually pivoting into Shopify design for product-based brands. She talks about choosing the path that actually felt aligned instead of the one she was “supposed” to follow, and how community, support, and a willingness to take imperfect action shaped her early growth. They dive into the real turning points in her business, from booking her...

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Why Being Invisible Will Keep You Broke (and the Mindset Shift That Will Change Everything) show art Why Being Invisible Will Keep You Broke (and the Mindset Shift That Will Change Everything)

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If you’re hiding online, you’re holding yourself back! In this episode, Becca and Willow get real about what “showing up” actually means and why staying invisible is the fastest way to stay stuck. They share how being visible on social media completely changed their business (and their bank accounts), plus the exact mindset shifts and practical steps you can take to start showing up with confidence, consistency, and strategy. This isn’t about becoming an influencer. It’s about being seen for the work you’re here to do! Tune in if you’re ready to stop playing small, start...

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Becca’s back for Season 8, and this time, she brought Willow with her. In this episode, Becca and Willow get real about what it actually takes to evolve. They talk about the messy, uncomfortable seasons that shape you, how to navigate the in-between, and what it means to keep growing even when it’s hard. Plus, Becca gives a personal update on where she’s been, what’s shifting behind the scenes, and what’s coming next for this new era of the show. It’s raw, honest, and exactly what you need to hear if you’re in the middle of becoming who you’re meant to be.   Become a...

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Can you really build a web design business while balancing a job and motherhood? The answer is yes, and in this week's episode, Becca interviews her student Morgan, who invested in The Bundle in October 2021 and launched her business by February 2022. 
 
They dive in-depth into how she launched her business, got her first client, and has now hit over $25k in months as a web designer. 
 
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