Lizzie Pierce is a Toronto-based business owner, content creator, and passionate advocate for young creatives. Lizzie took a leap of faith, leaving her full-time job at a production company to build her own entrepreneurial empire. Alongside fellow YouTuber Chris Hau, Lizzie co-founded Know Hau Media Operations Inc., a successful creative agency that has partnered with global brands like Corona, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Meridian Credit Union, and The Scotland Tourism Board.
With a background as a Producer/Director in the corporate world, combined with her expertise in photography and cinematography, Lizzie launched her own company, Aluna Media. Through Aluna Media, she began producing educational content on YouTube, from short films to photography and video tutorials. Lizzie also shares fun vlogs and Q&A sessions, showcasing her authentic sense of humor and engaging personality.
Lizzie's mission is to inspire and empower young creators, particularly women, to pursue their own creative businesses. She offers practical tips, guidance, and motivation to help her audience start their own projects and take control of their futures. Her YouTube channel has garnered over 300,000 followers, and she has formed partnerships with industry-leading brands such as Adobe, Google, and Travel Alberta.
Through her work, Lizzie wants to show that creative careers can be fulfilling, fun, and financially rewarding. Her goal is for young women to look at her journey and think, "If she can do it, I can do it too.”
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https://www.lizziepeirce.com/meet-lizzie
After four years of trial and error with various strategies to break into real estate investing, Matt Porcaro discovered a little-known government-backed renovation loan that allowed him to purchase and renovate a duplex with only a small out-of-pocket investment.
Using this strategy, he turned a modest $9,500 down payment into $130,000 in liquid equity and $2,000 a month in passive cash flow—all in just eight months. After repeatedly being asked by friends and family how he did it, Matt decided to create a community focused on leveraging this loan and developed a strategy he named The 203k Way™.
Since then, he’s helped hundreds of aspiring investors acquire their first or next cash-flowing, high-equity investment property with only a 3.5% down payment, all by utilizing this unique loan product.
But it doesn’t stop there.
The first 203k deal not only helps his students achieve immediate equity and cash flow but also serves as a springboard to even more opportunities, helping them launch successful real estate investing careers—just like it did for Matt.
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Spencer Howard is a renowned expert in credit card loyalty programs and travel rewards, committed to helping individuals experience the luxury of travel. As the founder of Straight To The Points (STTP), he has built a premier resource for demystifying credit card points, enabling members to enjoy business-class travel for both business and leisure.
Spencer launched STTP in 2017. Since then, he has provided complimentary and premium content through his Award Alert newsletters, which now boast over 21,000 members. STTP is the go-to source for the latest information on everything from First and Business Class flight alerts to effective tutorials on booking and securing flights with credit card points.
With nearly a decade of experience in travel writing, Spencer has contributed to esteemed outlets such as Upgraded Points, One Mile At A Time, God Save The Points, and The Points Guy. He thrived as editor-in-chief at 10xtravel.com for four years, leading a team to produce high-quality content and breaking news in the travel industry. Spencer has also appeared on numerous podcasts, including We Travel There with Lee Hufman, Beyond The Lens, Award Travel 101, and Miles to Go. He has been featured in prominent media outlets such as Forbes Advisor, CNBC, Travel and Leisure Asia, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, and Business Insider, and he served as a guest speaker at The Annual Chicago Seminars—a key event in the points and miles community.
Spencer believes that everyone deserves to fly business class at least once in their lifetime, and he is dedicated to making that dream a reality for as many people as possible. Since 2017, he has traveled for three months each year, visiting over 60 countries. Residing in Washington, D.C., Spencer shares his love for travel with his family and recently embraced the joys of fatherhood.
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https://straighttothepoints.co/
Chawanne Burns is a dedicated wife, mother, engineer, motivational speaker, and business owner. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, her life took a pivotal turn when she moved to Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 12. This transition opened her eyes to a broader world of possibilities, and she began to envision a future beyond her previous surroundings. A trip to Detroit ignited her entrepreneurial spirit, setting her on a path of success and empowerment.
As a first-generation college graduate, Chawanne has launched three thriving businesses: The Posh Interior, Chase & Cannon Enterprises, and Chawanne Burns International. Her passion for helping others succeed has led her to build a successful business coaching YouTube channel with over 11,000 subscribers. Through her platform, she equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to overcome challenges, offering startup education, financial management training, and affirmations for success.
Balancing her professional endeavors, Chawanne remains a devoted wife and mother of two beautiful children, continuing to inspire, motivate, and uplift others on their entrepreneurial journeys.
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https://www.chawanneburns.com/