A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast

You've probably heard the saying, "It's not about how much money you have, it's how you manage that money." Well, this episode is a perfect example of why that is 100% accurate. Haley and Justin Brown-Woods from Price Of Avocado Toast Podcast joins A Sunny Side Up Life podcast to talk about their journey into the personal finance space and financial coaching, how their lives have been changed by p...

In this solo episode, Sami deconstructs the harmful narrative of college being the one and only choice after high school and how she is using launching funds as an alternative in her own family.  While statistically college increases income and earning potential over a lifetime, we must consider if this is the right path for our children and the high-stake resources needed to earn a high education...

Jannese Torres, nationally acclaimed Latina money expert, educator, speaker, writer and business coach, joins the A Sunny Side Up Life podcast to discuss her path to financial freedom, the realities of passive income, and economic activism. Jannese became an accidental entrepreneur after a job loss led her to create a successful Latin food blog. Now she helps her clients and listeners build succes...

If you’re reading this, you likely currently have or have had credit card debt. So how do we take action to mitigate risk and stop giving huge amounts of money to greedy credit card corporations? Sami gets candid about her own experiences with credit card debt, why people find themselves drowning in it, and ways you can pay down that debt. She also explains the importance of credit scores, emergen...

Nika Booth, award-winning debt expert and woman behind @debtfreegonnabe, joins the podcast to discuss all things six-figure debt free journey, student loans, and Instagram Finfluencer fame.  We talk about the importance of taking care of yourself, avoiding Dave Ramsey or any strict personal finance advice, building in fun money, and making sure your budget fits your life.  @debtfreegonnabe has bee...

At the end of the day, your budget is a lot like hot weather and articles of clothing: you can only cut so much before it becomes problematic. And that’s what we’re tackling today on A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast. Sami discusses the unnecessary guilt and shame surrounding things we can’t control, like the current inflation rate, and how to combat these feelings and our finances during periods of mo...

Rachel Rainbolt, founder of Sage Family, and gentle parenting, natural homeschooling, and simple living mentor, joins the podcast to discuss money, parenting, homeschooling, and minimalism. With a master’s degree in marital and family therapy, she has spent decades guiding thousands of overwhelmed families to peace and joy.  Today, we discuss putting on your oxygen mask first, normalizing differen...

As someone who has gone from half-a-million dollars in debt to a quarter-million dollars positive net worth in one decade, I’ve made money choices that have changed the course of my entire life.  In this solo episode, I unpack these decisions, go through my 5 bank account method, and validate doing what’s best for you and not what society says you should do. In this episode, I chat about: Our deci...

Lexa VanDamme, queer personal finance coach and creator of The Avocado Toast Budget, joins the podcast to discuss her mission: to teach people how to save, pay off debt, invest, and finally feel confident with money. We discuss her entrepreneurial journey, why she thinks Dave Ramsey is old news, and how to succeed with money when living with a mental health disorder. Lexa has been featured on Busi...

Sami is back in season 1 of the new and improved A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast. In this solo episode, Sami talks about the emergence of influencer marketing, why you must be intentional about turning away from materialism, and her personal experience with drowning beneath the weight of things. In this episode, Sami chats about: How Sami got caught up in consumerism through the auction industry The...

Having fun while on a tight budget is still a must, but the real question becomes how much fun can you afford to have. In this episode, we're digging into how much fun money to plan into your budget when you're broke, and how your mental health plays a huge role in the answer.  1:1 Budget Coaching: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Fre...

Emotional and mental health are a huge aspect of your life and likewise, this can impact your budget in a big way as well. In this episode, I'm sharing with you a secret way to reach your financial goals even faster...and it has nothing to do with actual numbers.  1:1 Budget Coaching: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Free Challenge: h...

Whether you’re going through a literal storm of tornadoes or just an emotional storm of self-improvement, you’ll need a support system. Often times we feel like we need to armor up and go at it alone, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Humans are hard-wired for connections and community — yes, even us introverts. In this episode, I’m sharing why you need a support system and what charact...

I’ve been saying for the past two years that we’ve been planning on building a custom house — well, our plans have changed! We’re buying a house instead. In this episode, I’m sharing why we decided to shift our plan, the details of the new house, and the lessons you can apply to your own financial journey. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Free Challenge: https://www.asunnysid...

If your goal is to become a more positive person and have a more intentional life, then you also have to expect to feel more empathy when hard times happen. The same muscle that allows you to feel the good and the positive, also expects you to take on more of the heartbreak, sadness, and empathy -- it is two sides of the same coin.  In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts about where the negative...

My years of Budget Coaching has taught me that you can't just assume someone is doing well financially because you have a high income or that you're doing bad financially because your income is average or lower.  In this episode, I'm sharing with you some of my first-hand experience with coaching clients with $30k per year incomes all the way up to $600k incomes. The truth is if you spend more tha...

The thing about being on an intentional living journey is that you’re going to grow and change a lot. Unfortunately, this might mean that you’ll outgrow some of your friends, and maybe even your family. In this episode, I’ll share some advice and encouragement if the people around you aren’t supportive of your new lifestyle. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Free Challenge: ht...

We hear that in order to become wealthy we must hustle, even sometimes to the detriment of our health. However, I'm unsubscribing from the mindset of hustle culture and still growing my wealth more than ever. In this episode, I'm sharing how to break this pattern in your own life.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Free Challenge: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/declutter-you...

Payday can be really overwhelming when you're a newbie budgeted, so on today's episode, I'm breaking down all the basic steps for you!  Have any follow-up questions, send me an email or DM and I'll be glad to answer them.  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Email: asunnysideuplife@gmail.com Free Challenge: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/declutter-your-budget-challenge Budgeti...

You're not alone in your fears. Every fear that you have is valid. However, at the end of your life, what's really going to matter? If you embarrassed yourself TRYING to achieve a goal or if you gave life your all and showed up to be the best version of yourself possible? Today, we're talking about how to push past these fears. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Free Challenge:...

Who will you be 10 years from now? -- The magical part is, it's up to you! In this episode, I'll walk you through how I'm intentionally working towards becoming the best version of myself in 10 years, how I'm taking small action steps this year, and how I'm enjoying the journey along the way. Get my favorite goal planner here: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/powersheets Instagram: https://www.ins...

The best way to start your New Year's goal-setting process is to look back on the past 12 months with gratitude for the progress you've made and the small moments in the day-to-day. Celebrate how far you've come before you move forward into the next chapter. Get my favorite goal planner here: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/powersheets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/ Free C...

There will always be seasons where you feel the need to rest and others where you feel the need to hustle — both are necessary and normal. I’m sharing my best advice about productively resting and I’m letting you in on some sneak peeks in A Sunny Side Up Life’s future! IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: A reminder to everyone that seasons of rest and seasons of hustle are normal Advice on how to...

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Meghan Tarry: Single mom, Owner of In 2 On Consulting, and coincidentally, one of my best friends. Meghan and I discuss the realities of divorce and bankruptcy, how she overcame personal adversity and dove head-first into the world of entrepreneurship and how she juggles being a single mom. You won’t want to miss this episode! IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES...

There are, I dare say, millions of “Get Rich Quick” schemes. They sometimes come in the form of #bossbabe MLMs and they sometimes come in the form of going “all in” in bitcoin due to internet hype.  The truth about a real financial journey… you know, for everyday “normal” people, is that it’s not about thriving everyday. It’s not about getting rich quick.  It’s about balance.  It’s about the BIG p...