From Food Stamps to Stages: How Marianne Hickman Turned Welfare Into Wealth

What does it really take to go from government assistance to global impact?

On this episode of I Date Money®, Lisa sits down with Marianne Hickman, a speaker mentor and trainer who’s graced over 2,000 stages — but her story didn’t start with a mic. It started with food stamps, shame, and a desperate prayer.

Marianne shares her raw, inspiring journey from living in lack with five children and no financial literacy to running a speaking business that changes lives and multiplies incomes. This isn’t just about money — it’s about reclaiming your voice, rewriting generational patterns, and refusing to let your story end in struggle.

If you’ve ever felt like you were “too far behind,” this conversation is your permission slip to rise. From church food pantries to coaching entrepreneurs on profitable storytelling, Marianne proves that your pain can become your platform — and your story can transform others if it’s healed.

You’ll learn:

• Why college debt ≠ success and the trap most people fall into
• What $100,000 in student loans taught Marianne about mentorship
• How to shift your mindset from survival mode to stage-worthy impact
• When it’s time to let go of the business that’s burning you out
• How to start your speaking journey (and get booked with purpose)

🎯 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Shame, welfare, and the truth about government aid
• Mentorship mistakes (and how to choose the right one)
• Monetizing your message without selling your soul
• Emotional money trauma and practical recovery
• Why authenticity alone won’t make you a powerful speaker

💬 QUOTE TO REMEMBER:

“The goal isn’t to tell your story. The goal is to change other people’s stories because you told yours.” — Marianne Hickman

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARIANNE:

Podcast Booking Database (free!): https://mariannehickman.com/database

Website: https://mariannehickman.com

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Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily