A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast

In this episode, Kaitlin from @thebeamlife shares why she’s so passionate about women’s empowerment; and how she’s helping women dive deep to discover their wildest dreams, gain the confidence to become the most fierce versions of themselves, and build endurance to keep going during the hard times. Plus, Kaitlin spills all the details on her recipe for success: fitness, nutrition, goal setting, an...

You’ve probably heard the term “gazelle intense” and all of the reasons why you should hustle to get your debt paid off as fast as possible, but what if that hustle proves to be toxic? In this episode, I’m sharing what exactly hustle culture means, how to know if it’s becoming toxic in your own life, and how to find the balance between achieving your goals and not losing yourself in the process. I...

In this episode, @winningtowealth shares the ups and downs of his family’s debt-free journey, simple investment tips to reach FIRE, and why financial independence should be considered a form of social activism for POC and allies. Plus, Michael will walk us through how he and his wife got on the same page about money, how his daughter changed his goals, and the effects COVID has had on his career....

I see you -- working, virtual learning, cleaning, cooking, and being a human being with her own list of needs. In this episode, I’m sharing a love note of encouragement and actionable tips for all of my ladies out there trying to do ALL THE THINGS during COVID-19 and 2020 in general. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: Encouragement for the mom who is doing all the things during covid19 Advice for...

In this episode, @aunt.kara shares where to start with travel hacking, how to not get overwhelmed by the process, and some fun stories about her family’s trips. Plus, she gives us a look inside of her well-rounded lifestyle and wealth-building strategies. IN THIS EPISODE, WE CHAT ABOUT: Her advice for building retirement and financial independence Kara’s take on Dave Ramsey’s path to wealth What e...

Once back-to-school wraps up, the next set of expenses roll in. Fall and Winter bring so many expenses from gifts and travel to fresh decor and new clothes. In this episode, we’ll break down all of the must-have budget items for this season, plus a few you might have forgotten about. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: How to plan ahead in your budget for these How to be EVEN more prepared next ye...

"I was very disappointed to see people that I considered leaders in the space drop the ball, and as a Black Woman I kind of felt excluded." -Jasmine Tillery In this episode, Jasmine Tillery from @moneyandmomming + @blackpfcommunity shares with us why improving financial literacy is crucial to Black communities. She shares how she's helping to change the conversation, and what others in the Debt Fr...

September is self-improvement month, so in this episode, I’m sharing 20 easy and free activities you can do to help yourself grow. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: Why personal development isn’t about self-hatred Self-improvement means continuing to grow and evolve to the best version of yourself possible 20 easy tasks you can do this month for self-improvement Drink water Turn your phone on do...

⁠Most of us just want to be happy and live a mostly simple life. But how do we make that a reality?⁠ ⁠ This week, Christine White is joining me to explain how achieving simplicity with your money, food, home, spills over into every aspect of your life and helps to improve your mental health. Plus, she’s giving us all the details on her cross-country move to break free from depression and to start...

I’ve learned a lot of valuable lessons in my 32 trips around the sun, and in celebration of my birthday, I'm sharing some of these sacred words of wisdom with you. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: Rest is being productive People are hard to hate close up -Brene Keep your head down and hustle. Tie your hair back and get shit done. Celebrate your successes. Clap your own damn self. Life is too sh...

What if I told you that your clutter isn’t just stuff taking up space in your home? It’s actually taking up space in your mind and your budget. This week, I’m joined by decluttering pro Katy Wells. She’s sharing tips on how to start getting rid of stuff, how to break free from impulse shopping, and how minimalism can help your budget too. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI + KATY CHAT ABOUT: Why decluttering i...

In this episode, I'm breaking down all of our family's numbers for our old mortgage, our current rental, and our future custom home. Plus I'll explain how math backs me up on the argument that renting isn't always "throwing money away". Join me for this much-debated conversation. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: All of the real numbers for… Old mortgage payment⁠ Current rental⁠ Land Future cust...

As women, we spend way too much time stressing about perfection in our eating and toggling between an all-or-nothing approach to healthy living. In this episode, Kristin Dovbniak shares with us how to ditch dieting, simplify nutrition, and uncomplicate eating so we can eat well and live well, without stress or restriction. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI + KRIS CHAT ABOUT: Why many women have an on-again, o...

In celebration of my 100th podcast episode, I wanted to something really special and fun - cue inviting my three crazy children to be my guests! This week, I'm interviewing my daughters, June (9), Izzy (6), + Melly (4). I'm asking them all about their favorite things, what they'd do with a million dollars, the pros and cons of living in a tiny house, their dreams for the new house, and so much mor...

After you conquer your budget and overcome your debt, the next step on your journey is to build wealth. In this episode, Deedra is walking us through her family’s journey from slaying debt to slaying the real estate game. She’s sharing how and why her family has decided to supplement their military retirement with rental properties. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI + DEEDRA CHAT ABOUT: Plans to supplement he...

We live in a society that’s easily swayed by celebrities and social media influencers. At some point, we put these people so high up on pedestals that we started to look up to them for every single piece of advice. Then, when they show their human-side, when they screw up publicly -- or don’t show up socially, we feel personally let down. Why though? In this episode, I’m walking you through my own...

In a generation where busy and chaotic are normal, it takes intentionality to break free and reach for peace. Thankfully, there are amazing women like Jen Brazeal from The Unhurried Life to walk alongside us. In this episode, Jen shares all about how her family transitioned from surviving to thriving. She walks us through how she stopped complaining, how she made her housework easier, and even how...

One of the most common questions I get is, “How do you stay motivated?”. Before we even talk about achieving goals we have to address the “staying” part of the question. No one STAYS anything forever. As humans, we are ever-growing ever-changing beings. And like the Earth’s seasons, we have periods of hibernation, as well as periods of substantial growth. So, to think that people who have achieved...

No matter if you’re an Aussie mum or an American mama, we’re all looking for ways to earn some extra cash, achieve our goals, and give our families a better life. Madonna from Budget Mum is sharing all about the roller coaster ride of her debt-free journey, giving us lots of side hustle ideas, and passing along tons of encouragement for anyone struggling with comparison. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI + MA...

Over the past week, I've stepped back from sharing personal posts on my feed out of respect for the movement and the voices that NEED to be heard right now. ⁠ People are hurting. My heart is aching. And social media has been a crazy place lately. We've seen everything from silence to outrage, from bullying to fake allyship, from tone-deaf posts to healthy conversations. ⁠ ⁠My stance on the topic -...

We all want it - a balanced sweet life. We want to be healthy, happy, and debt-free, but creating that balance isn’t always easy. This week I’m joined by Jackie from Sugar & Money. She’s breaking down how to achieve balance your own life, how fitness and finances are actually very similar, and she’s sharing some #momhacks she’s learned while raising her young daughter during their debt-free journe...

Maybe you’re fed up with being broke or excited to start chipping away at your debt - however your journey beginnings, the most important part is actually starting. In this episode, we’re going step-by-step through your first month of budgeting. I’ll walk you through how to track your spending, how long your budget period should be, when to save and when to pay off debt, what to do if there’s no m...

You have a big vision for your life — a dream of where you want to be in the coming years, but how do you make it a reality? And what role does your money play in that vision? Nicole Rule from Greatest Worth is walking us through how to create a 10-year vision for your money, the importance of establishing personal values, and she's also sharing some actionable steps that you can take right away....

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps are the cornerstone of The Debt Free Community —some are pro and others are con, but we’ve all heard of them. The baby steps are classic financial advice, but should we take them as the gospel truth? In this episode, I’m sharing my opinions, what I agree and disagree with, and what actually worked for my family. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT: Breakdown of Dave Ramsey’...