From Yacht Stewardess to CEO: Madison Jay Brauer on Wealth, Workflows & Winning at Life | Rich AF

In this episode of Rich AF, host Charl Minnaar (The Yachting Investor) sits down with Madison Jay Brauer — former yacht stewardess turned founder of Shore to Sea — to unpack how she went from turndown service to turning profits. Madison shares the real story behind building her own online business, crushing her mortgage early, and managing yacht operations with confidence.

From financial discipline to systems that actually work, this episode is a goldmine for anyone in yachting looking to ditch the paycheck-to-paycheck trap and create long-term freedom.

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How Madison transitioned from crew life to entrepreneurship
✅ How she paid off her mortgage early through smart financial planning
✅ Budgeting and savings tips for yacht crew
✅ Real talk on work-life balance and building something sustainable
✅ Her advice for anyone eyeing a land-based career

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📩 Connect with Madison Jay Brauer:
📸 Instagram: @shoretosea_
🌍 Website: shoretosea.co

📩 Connect with Charl Minnaar:
📸 Instagram: @theyachtinginvestor
📘 Facebook: @TheYachtingInvestor
🌍 Website: theyachtinginvestor.com
🔗 https://linktr.ee/theyachtinginvestor

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