In this episode, Charly interviews Jkillem, a queer nightlife entertainer, creator, and influencer, for a rare conversation about money, career pivots, and building income outside the 9–5.Jkillem has built a career in queer nightlife through dance, content creation, brand work, and community-centered events. In this episode, she shares what it actually looks like to earn money as a creator, how she’s diversified her income over time, and why learning to invest mattered once her creative career stabilized.This is one of the first times Jkillem has spoken publicly about money and investing, making this episode especially valuable for queer creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to build a financially sustainable life outside traditional career paths.<ul><li>How Jkillem built a career in queer nightlife without a traditional job</li><li>What diversifying income really looks like as a creator and entertainer</li><li>The financial realities of being self-employed in creative work</li><li>When and why she started thinking about investing</li><li>Why creative people don’t need a single “main thing” to build wealth</li></ul>If you’re queer, creative, allergic to the 9–5, or trying to figure out how to make more money without burning out, this episode will help you think differently about income, career paths, and long-term stability.Jkillem is a 32-year-old creative and face for the LGBT+ community. Born and raised in South Jersey, she now lives in Los Angeles and travels the world as an entertainer, bringing a unique energy centered on sensuality and performing for queer spaces. You can find her on socials as @Jkiilem. If this conversation got you thinking about your own income, investing, or long-term financial plan, I want to invite you to my next investing class on January 20th:The 2026 Gay Agenda: Retirement Investing Made SimpleIn this class, you’ll learn exactly which retirement investing moves to make right now:<ul><li>How Roth IRAs and 401(k)s actually work</li><li>Which accounts grow your nest egg vs. just hold your cash</li><li>How to set up and invest inside your Roth and 401(k)</li><li>What to prioritize even if you’re paying off debt</li><li>Why your non-retirement investing account is your side hoe</li></ul>You’ll walk away knowing where your money needs to go in 2026, with a clear plan instead of vague advice.The class is in person in Portland, Oregon or virtual. Anyone is welcome.<a href="https://calendly.com/travelercharly/invest?month=2026-01&date=2026-01-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">👉 RSVP for the class on 1/20 here</a>If you want hands-on support crushing debt, improving your credit, and starting to build a six-figure retirement—even if you don’t make six figures, book a call to start six-month one-on-one coaching:<a href="https://calendly.com/travelercharly/clarity?month=2021-03⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Book a call here to start 6 month coaching. </a>

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