Unfiltered with Amber

Credit cards, good debt vs. bad debt, the best credit card rewards, what cards to apply for and how, mentorship, coaching, networking for success — nobody sat us down and taught us this stuff. I learned it the expensive & embarrassing way, so you don't have to.In this video, I'm sharing the real, unfiltered business tips I wish I had before starting out. Whether you're just launching your first business or already a few years in, these are the foundational moves that will change how you think about building a business and managing money.What we cover: ✅ How to build personal credit before applying for a business card ✅ When (and why) to get a business credit card (and how) ✅ Good debt vs. bad debt — and how to tell the difference ✅ Why mentorship is the highest ROI investment you'll make ✅ How to actually network (most people are doing this wrong) ✅ Protecting your personal finances so your business stays stableApply to see your approval rate: https://getgapfunding.com/apply/afworkshop#businesstipsforsmallbusinessowners #businessmindset #gooddebt #creditcards #buildingcredit #businesstips

Nobody told me being a CEO in your 20s would feel this hard. The loneliness, the identity crisis, the burnout. So I'm telling you everything they left out. Today I'm sharing the honest, unfiltered truth about what it actually feels like to build businesses in your 20s I'm Amber, a 26 year-old little Midwestern girl running multiple businesses, and in this video I'm breaking down 5 honest truths about entrepreneurship that nobody talks about. No fluff. No highlight reel. Just the real and raw.We cover:✅ Why confidence is actually commitment in disguise✅ The loneliness of being an entrepreneur in your 20s✅ What happens when your identity gets tangled with your business✅ The trap of wearing every hat (and how to get out of it)✅ Why comparing yourself to other entrepreneurs is destroying youIf you're a young entrepreneur, an aspiring business owner, or just someone figuring out the CEO lifestyle, this one is for you.📲 Subscribe for more real and raw content from your bestie baby CEO.📌 Chapters:0:00 – Intro1:13 – Confidence vs. Commitment2:12 – The Loneliness Nobody Warns You About4:00 – When Your Identity Gets Tangled in Your Business4:50 – Wearing Every Hat5:50 – The Highlight Reel Problem7:15 – Wrap Up🔗 Sisterhood Conference & Community → https://sisterhoodcommunity.orgThe 2026 Sisterhood Conference → https://sisterhoodcommunity.org/2026_conferenceSubscribe for the unfiltered, real version of building something in your 20s. New video every week. 🤍#youngentrepreneur #ceolifestyle #femaleentrepreneur #businessowner #entrepreneurship #womeninbusiness #womanempowerment #inyour20s #burnout

There is so much content online about how to start a business. But nobody is talking about what actually happens after you do all of that, the stuff that blindsides you.In this video, I'm sharing the 6 things no one told me when I started and what I'm making sure I tell you. No fluff, no sugarcoating.I run multiple businesses across social media, coaching, consulting, hosting events, and speaking. I learned most of what I know the hard way. This channel exists because I needed this content when I was starting out, and it didn't exist. So let's fix that.⏱ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro00:45 — #1: Social media will make you feel behind before you even start01:32 — #2: Your first offer will probably need to change (and that's okay)02:28 — #3: Being good at the thing ≠ running a business03:32 — #4: Social media for your own brand is weirdly harder04:15 — #5: Income inconsistency will test you like nothing else05:13 — #6: The version of success you're chasing will change06:05 — Wrap up + real talk💬 Drop a comment: which one of these hits closest to home for you?🔔 Subscribe — I post every week. Always real, always practical, never fluff.📲 Connect with me:Instagram: @amberfarooquiTikTok: @theamberfarooqui#startingabusiness #socialmediatips #EntrepreneurTruths #businessreality #smallbusinessowner #socialmediamarketing #businessmindset #creatoreconomy #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurlife #startingabusiness #howtostartabusiness #businesstips

Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota are all over the internet right now and we needed to talk about it.The bachelorette getting canceled, the video footage, the assault charges, the custody situation, my personal text messages with Taylor... there is so much to unpack. In this episode we are giving you our honest unfiltered take on everything that's come out on the Taylor Frankie Paul drama... no sugarcoating, just real talk!This is the kind of conversation your group chat is already having. We're just saying it out loud. Subscribe so you never miss an episode - new content every week.📲 Follow me:instagram.com/amberfarooquitiktok.com/@theamberfarooqui

Join the Sisterhood Community! Listen to this episode on how Amber turned a small vision, into a big dream, into a reality. Now hosting the #1 Women's Conference in Illinois. Learn all about how Sisterhood became what it is today!Buy Your Ticket Here: Use code "PODCAST" for 30% off ticketsFollow Me on InstagramFollow the Sisterhood Page

Are you suffering with toxic positivity? In this episode, you will learn the 3 steps you need to turn all your big dreams into reality! And it isn't "just be positive."Tune in for relatable conversation, fun laughs, and real talk. Subscribe for more unfiltered chats every week.

Ramadan Mubarak! Time for another episode of Unfiltered with Amber.In this episode, host Amber Farooqui talks all about Ramadan. It isn't just about starving yourself. There is purpose behind it all. Find out more on this week's episode.Subscribe for more unfiltered chats every week.

Happy Valentine's Day! In this episode, host Amber Farooqui is joined by Bill Jennings to talk about their perspective on love, dating, relationships, and Valentines Day. Tune in for a fun unfiltered conversation.Subscribe for more unfiltered chats every week.

With Valentines Day coming up we talk all about love, relationships, self love, and more juicy topics!In this episode, host Amber Farooqui talks about her perspective on love, dating, relationships, and Valentines Day. Tune in for a fun unfiltered conversation.Subscribe for more unfiltered chats every week.

Let's debrief everything that's happened in January!In this episode, host Amber Farooqui talks about her partnership with Tesla, hosting her first pilates event, why taking action quick is important, is living with your parents embarrassing, and more! Tune in for a fun unfiltered conversation. Subscribe for more unfiltered chats every week.

Our first special guest on Unfiltered with Amber.In this episode, host Amber Farooqui is joined by Bill Jennings. Both growing up in two different generations, coming together for one conversation. Answering the same questions, with different lenses. Tune in for relatable conversation, fun laughs, and real talk. Subscribe for more unfiltered chats every week.

Time for another episode of Unfiltered with Amber.In this episode, host Amber Farooqui spills the full story of the time she got fired from a Fortune 100 company. From unexpected calls with lawyers to social media chaos and navigating stereotypes. Nothing was off limits.Was it messy? Yes.Was it hilarious? Also yes.Was it worth it? You’ll have to listen to find out.Tune in for laughs, real talk, and a reminder that sometimes getting fired is the best thing that can happen to you.Subscribe for more unfiltered chats every week.

Welcome to the very first episode of Unfiltered with Amber! In this episode our host Amber Farooqui, shares a little bit about herself and why she decided to start this podcast. This is a fun laid back episode that shows a side of Amber that is unfiltered. This is a sneak peak of what to expect, how she doesn't have it all "figured out," and silly stories and answers to your questions that are worth listening to. Enjoy this week's episode and be sure to subscribe for more!

Welcome to the very first episode of Unfiltered with Amber! In this episode our host Amber Farooqui, shares a little bit about herself and why she decided to start this podcast. This is a fun laid back episode that shows a side of Amber that is unfiltered. This is a sneak peak of what to expect, how she doesn't have it all "figured out," and silly stories and answers to your questions that are worth listening to. Enjoy this week's episode and be sure to subscribe for more!

Welcome to Unfiltered with Amber!