From Pastor to Million-Dollar Days: Eileen Wilder on Charging Your Worth | E145

After two decades as a pastor making $50K a year, Eileen Wilder woke up to a terrifying truth: she was meant for more. Her body was breaking down. Her joy was gone. Then she walked into a conference that changed everything. Within 18 months, she went from broke and overwhelmed to generating seven figures as a coach. In this episode, Eileen joins Ilana to share how she pivoted from ministry to million-dollar offers, how immersive events like LeapCon can fast-track your growth, and the powerful exercise that will help you package your expertise and charge your worth.

Eileen Wilder is a bestselling author and high-ticket business coach helping individuals package their expertise into profitable high-ticket offers. As a keynote speaker, she has shared stages with leaders like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Ed Mylett, and Bishop T.D. Jakes, empowering others to build wealth, freedom, and impact.

In this episode, Ilana and Eileen will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(04:06) Eileen's Journey from Pastor to Entrepreneur

(07:35) Discovering Life Coaching at a Conference

(14:01) The Life-Changing Impact of Events

(16:17) How a “Janky” Video Took Her from $297 to $250K

(18:35) Losing Her Mother and Finding Financial Power

(24:00) From $50K Salary to Seven Figures in 18 Months

(26:57) Practical Exercise for Commanding Premium Prices

(35:22) $1 Million in a Day: The Power of High-Ticket Offers

(40:12) Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

(42:39) LeapCon 2026: A Transformational Experience

(44:53) The Key to Pricing Your Services

Eileen Wilder is a bestselling author, business growth consultant, and keynote speaker who helps entrepreneurs and creators turn their expertise into profitable high-ticket offers and virtual events. A former pastor of 20+ years, she transformed her fear of public speaking into a seven-figure speaking career and is now known as “The Queen of Stages.” Eileen has shared stages with leaders like Tony Robbins, Russell Brunson, Ed Mylett, and Bishop T.D. Jakes, empowering others to build wealth, freedom, and impact.

Connect with Eileen:

Eileen’s Website: https://eileenwilder.com

Eileen’s Instagram: instagram.com/eileenwild

Resources Mentioned:

Eileen’s Book, Financially Free: How To Create Your Own Economy No Matter What's Going On In the World Around You: https://www.financiallyfreebook.com/ff-1

Eileen’s Book, The Pivot Plan: End Emotional Exhaustion, Overcome Depression, Discover Your Strongest Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1943127719

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0143127748

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