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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2026 · 43 MIN

From Sleeping on a Couch to 7-Figures: PATRICE WASHINGTON's Real Story on Loss, Faith & Comeback

from CIA: Contagious Influencers of America · host David Sams

Long before she became known as "America's Money Maven," Patrice Washington was a 25-year-old real estate broker with a seven-figure business, matching Range Rovers, and an 800 credit score — and then the 2008 recession took it all. She went from that seven-figure business to sleeping on a family member's couch, and it was in that collapse that she found the framework that would define her life's work: six pillars of true wealth that go far beyond money. In this conversation from our archives with host 9-time Emmy winner David Sams and life coach to the stars Tim Storey, Patrice opens up about the losses that shaped her — including the heartbreaking story of losing her infant son — and how she rebuilt her life, her faith, and eventually her fortune from the ground up. She shares the six pillars that have made her Redefining Wealth Podcast one of the most downloaded shows in the personal-finance space, and explains why she believes real wealth starts on the inside. Since this interview, Patrice's story has kept evolving. She's since divorced, has spoken openly about rebuilding her voice and identity afterward, and continues to co-parent the daughter she talks about in this episode — now a teenager. Her platform has grown into a global movement, with her podcast surpassing 15 million downloads and her teachings reaching audiences well beyond personal finance. This episode first aired August 2018. Listen in for a raw, honest conversation about turning your greatest setback into your greatest comeback. Learn more about Patrice at Home | Patrice Washington - Chase Purpose, Not Money. #patricewashington #redefiningwealth #chasepurposenotmoney #timstorey #davidsams #keepthefaith #contagiousinfluencers

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