Madison Brush has emerged as a key figure in shedding light on the financial circumstances of the Brown family prior to their fame on TLC's Sister Wives. The 29-year-old daughter of Kody Brown and his ex Janelle Brown shared these insights on her Authentic Society podcast. Before the show, they faced financial challenges despite Kody making decent money while raising 15 children. Sister Wives premiered in 2010, introducing Robyn Brown into the family. Since then, three of Kody's wives have left, leaving Robyn as the only one remaining.

Brush's Insights on Her Father's Business Attitude

Brush, currently pregnant with her fourth child and estranged from her father Kody, opened up about family tensions on season 19 of Sister Wives. She revealed that her father always leaned towards get-rich-quick schemes, which was a foreign concept to her husband Caleb. She recalled explaining ideas to Caleb who was cautious. Regarding Kody, he was a sign salesman but continued to engage in various investments even after the show started.

All of her parents, including Meri, Christine, and Robyn, had a tendency to spend rather than save when they received tax returns. In contrast, Caleb's family was educated and focused on saving every penny. However, Maddie, who started Taeda Farms and a flower farm business with Janelle, noted that her mother is relatively good with money. Despite seeing flaws in her parents' financial strategies, Maddie believes her upbringing has shaped her into the parent she is today.

Kody's Wishes for His Fractured Family

Kody recently opened up to PEOPLE about his hopes for his family. He expressed the desire for all his children to marry and have children, hoping they find happiness in those aspects. Sister Wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.