From Equinox to World Champion Powerlifter & 6 Fig Entrepreneur w/ Solana Lewis
Sun Feb 01 2026
World champion powerlifter and coach Solana Lewis joins John to unpack a no-fluff path to financial freedom—from growing up with money secrecy and stress to paying off debt, building a three-year emergency fund, and finally opening her first brokerage account to start investing. She breaks down the step-by-step mindset that kept her focused, why time freedom (not unnecessary debt) defines wealth, and how she turned a $27/hr Equinox job into an independent coaching business—then a fully online brand during the pandemic. We also get into getting scrappy ($10 Zoom classes), moving out on July 4, 2020 to buy back mental bandwidth, and the power of networking that led to a second career teaching podcasting and public speaking across NYC schools. Stick around for Solana’s take on legacy for women, mentors, and the #1 first step on your walk to wealth: eliminate unnecessary debt and buy your freedom back.
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World champion powerlifter and coach Solana Lewis joins John to unpack a no-fluff path to financial freedom—from growing up with money secrecy and stress to paying off debt, building a three-year emergency fund, and finally opening her first brokerage account to start investing. She breaks down the step-by-step mindset that kept her focused, why time freedom (not unnecessary debt) defines wealth, and how she turned a $27/hr Equinox job into an independent coaching business—then a fully online brand during the pandemic. We also get into getting scrappy ($10 Zoom classes), moving out on July 4, 2020 to buy back mental bandwidth, and the power of networking that led to a second career teaching podcasting and public speaking across NYC schools. Stick around for Solana’s take on legacy for women, mentors, and the #1 first step on your walk to wealth: eliminate unnecessary debt and buy your freedom back. 👇 Take your next step toward leveling up: →Join John's Live Challenge today← https://www.aiwontreplacemechallenge.com/ John's Freebies FREE 30 Day Trial To My Community https://www.stopandstare.media/membership AI Newsletter https://www.stopandstare.media/blog AI Starter Kit https://www.stopandstare.media/AI