We recently had the chance to connect with Dr. Stevii Mills and have shared our conversation below.
Good morning Stevii , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, I have been finding a lot of joy in slowing down and being present with the people I love. Quality time with them, meaningful conversations with friends, and moments of rest at home have been life giving. I am also enjoying creative outlets like content creation and storytelling, where I get to express myself without pressure or performance. Those simple, grounding moments have been a beautiful reminder that life is more than work and productivity.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Dr. Stevii Aisha Mills, a Visibility Coach, author, and marketing professional who helps career driven women give themselves permission to turn their knowledge, experience, and ideas into income and impact. I am the co founder of The Permission Slip Club alongside Dr. Marilyn Porter, a community designed to help women move with clarity, confidence, and intention in their lives, careers, and income.
I am also the creator of Click To Cash®️, where I teach practical, real world strategies to monetize expertise and build sustainable income. I built my business to 6 figures 2 years in a row, and my work is shaped by both success and resilience. I have rebuilt after financial setbacks, navigated major life transitions, and learned how to trust God while taking bold, strategic action.
What makes my brand unique is the blend of visibility, strategy, faith, and lived experience. Right now, I am focused on growing The Permission Slip Club, creating empowering content for professional women, and building platforms that help people get paid for their brilliance while still living the lives they love.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that believed I had to prove my worth through overworking and overgiving has served its purpose and now needs to be released. That version of me helped me survive, build, and push through difficult seasons, but it also taught me to ignore my own needs and rest. I am learning to let go of the need to earn validation through exhaustion, and instead trust that I am enough even when I slow down, say no, and choose peace.
What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
I used to believe that failing meant I had failed as a person, not just at a project. When I went through major financial setbacks, including losing everything I had built, it forced me to confront my fear, my pride, and my identity. I realized I had tied my worth to outcomes, income, and how successful I looked to others.
Failing hard changed my mind about strength. I learned that strength is not about always getting it right, it is about getting back up with humility, wisdom, and deeper self trust. It taught me that I can lose money, momentum, and status and still be called, capable, and worthy.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies in my industry is that visibility equals success. People often assume that being seen, going viral, or looking busy means you are profitable, fulfilled, or truly impactful. Another lie is that you have to hustle nonstop or burn yourself out to build something meaningful. That mindset glorifies exhaustion instead of sustainability.
There is also a quiet lie that you have to present a perfect story, perfect brand, or perfect life to be credible. In reality, transparency, integrity, and real lived experience build far more trust than curated perfection. I believe the future of this industry belongs to people who value honesty, alignment, and impact over hype.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think people may misunderstand how much of my legacy was built through uncertainty, setbacks, and quiet obedience. From the outside, it might look like confidence, success, or boldness came easily, but much of my path has required rebuilding, surrender, and choosing faith over fear when the outcome was not guaranteed.
People might also assume my work was only about money or visibility, when at the core it has always been about helping others believe in their God given gifts, trust themselves, and live lives they genuinely love. I hope my legacy is understood not just for what I built, but for how I encouraged people to move with courage, integrity, and compassion.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.stevii.com
- Other: https://www.signingmyslip.com
