#138 Money & The Creator Economy - Steph Smith on our lack of wisdom about money, reaching "ice cream freedom", The Hustle, balancing employment and side gigs, unconventional paths, opportunities in the creator economy and how not to get disappointed at your wedding

Steph Smith is the host of the a16z podcast and is an online creator, former consultant, former digital nomad and all-around badass. We talk about money, work, relationships, and weddings...

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• Twitter: @stephsmithio • Steph's book: doingcontentright.coma16z • Podcast The Sh*t You Don't Learn in School • Podcast • Blog: stephsmith.io

⌛TIMESTAMPS

• (01:19) - The scripts that Steph grew up with

• (04:07) - Perceptions of money over time

• (29:35) - Working at The Hustle

• (34:17) - A16Z and Beginner's Mindset

• (38:24) - Solving the life puzzle with a partner

• (47:16) - Scripts around kids

• (52:40) - Avoiding long wedding planning cycles

• (56:30) - Full-time employment and podcasting

• (58:21) - Opportunities in the creator economy

• (01:02:43) - Is Paul underpricing his book?

• (01:06:17) - The most interesting opportunities in the creator economy

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