B Chic Podcast

I've talked before about moving to Seattle and how it has wreaked havoc on my budget over the last few months. We have been making some strides in the right direction and getting to a more stable place. And I can attribute much success to this new money daily habit I've been doing consistently. Here's some links to the thing I've discussed in this episode: Refinery29's Mon...

I'm so tired of seeing "23 Goals for 2023" lists and you should be too. Create a real plan to make a real impact in your own life with strategic goals that you can potentially reach in 100 days or less of your choosing in the new year. Graduating from SMART goals, we're talking about how to set them AND reach them for the new year in this episode. I also review a few key life c...

I've been coming back to this strategy time after time when I felt like my money was getting tight. Tune in for a step by step walkthrough on how to get out of paycheck to paycheck living without having to change your income amounts. Tell me what you think about this strategy and if it works for you! If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave a review and share the...

Staying along the lines of the upcoming launch of B Chic Collective, I thought I'd share one of the lessons from the membership. Perfect for today's climate, we talk about  tactics that you can use to withstand seasons of lower income, tighter expenses, and peace-threatening life changes. Be sure to sign up for my emails to learn about the new launch when it's announced! If you&apos...

We're launching the B Chic Collective! I'm extremely excited about this phase in my business and the journey here was not straight forward. Rewinding back to the beginning of 2022, I set some lofty goals that have changed. Let's dig in and talk about how it has changed for the better! If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave a review and share the podca...

These days looking for career growth, a job pivot, or more responsibilities don't require a degree or certificate. But you do need relevant experience and results to back it. With the concept and techniques I discuss in this episode, you'll be well on your way to standing out.  View the show notes for this episode at https://bchicu.org/become-appealing-in-job-searches-and-learn-new-skill...

Take your money management to the next level. It's one thing to have a weekly/monthly budget and a decent savings in place, but how do you handle crises? How do you make a quick decision regarding a major financial decision? A life altering one? That's what we get into today, forming a solid personal philosophy that informs all your no-regrets decisions. I'm also launching a new com...

I've had the benefit of working from home full time since mid-2021 even after a short time in office after remote work at the beginning of the pandemic. Many of you may still be wanting that permanent full time work from home experience. In this new landscape, it's important to recognize the benefits, challenges, and strategies to stay focused. Let's get into it! If you're pick...

I’ve been hearing on the streets that people are still struggling with savings. We all know how crucial it is, but also sooo freaking hard to save! I’ve experimented with a few different tactics over the years to make it easier and even a little fun. Tune in for this super helpful episode and even some helpful tools I shout out during the show. Detailed links and things are on my website at bchicu...

It's my birthday! Join me on a quick walk down memory lane as I recap some of my top moments in 2022 so far, and then dive head first into my goals for this year. Since I'm in my last year of my 20s, I get pretty sentimental. For the full show notes, go to my website at bchicu.org/podcast and find this episode! If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave a revi...

This is an episode for my listeners who just want to hear how we're doing! It's been about two months since we've moved and the rollercoaster is still moving us along! I get into a bit more detail in this final episode about what neighborhood we settled on, how our social life is hanging on, touristy plans we have, and the future of our Pacific Northwest journey on this podcast. As...

I'm a Midwestern girl, born and raised but I also spent a few years in the Southwest. Based on what we've initially experienced since moving to Seattle I talk about some differences I've noticed so far that aren't typically discussed. We'll go down the rabbit hole of traffic, food culture, environmentalism, pet friendliness, social culture, and the weather/terrain. More de...

Although we discussed the things I learned about my Seattle research ranging from cost of living to cultural things, this episode is dedicated to things I picked up on from the changes in cost of living to expect and housing differences. Especially with me being a real estate nerd, I definitely analyzed what I learned and differences I saw in the housing market (rentals and sales). More info will...

If you're interested in a look behind the scenes of a cross country move, this is where to start! Our process started with doing online research, learning the area we would soon call home, and preparing ourselves financially. Before any box is packed, or lease is signed--this is where we begin! More info and details on this stage in our move is at bchicu.org! If you're picking up what I&...

Some major changes have happened over here for the B Chic tribe, and I'm catching you up on it. We're diving deep into our story of moving to Seattle. Whether you're looking to move to the Pacific Northwest, or just interested in what goes into moving across state lines--I'm sharing our journey to give you a new perspective.  If you're picking up what I'm putting down...

You're probably tired of me talking about our move, but it has uprooted our lives and I'm learning so much in the process. Moving cross country (again) has shown us that change is truly inevitable but it's also an opportunity for improvement and progress. In this episode, you'll learn about the steps I take to audit my budget and pretty much start from scratch due to a ton of m...

It's getting real today on the podcast! Do you often feel like your money runs out of your account right before payday? I might know why! Tune in to listen to the top symptoms of paycheck to paycheck living and what you should STOP doing right now! This might just save you some money. Hello, somebody! Make sure to grab my free budget template at bchicu.org ! If you're picking up what I&a...

In this episode, I talk about the high level changes I noticed in my personal money management over the course of a few months. I realized that I can still be a budgeting enthusiast and, dare I say, abandon my budget! It's crazy what money discipline can do! You'll learn how following a strict budget can lead to budgeting freedom and self trust with your money.  Looking for more details...

We all started somewhere, right? Well, I kind of got started off on the wrong foot. In college, I took on the bad habit of spending all my "money" on credit. Let's take a walk down memory lane as I discuss how I went from having up to 6 credit cards at once to 2 well managed credit cards and a strategic budget to match. Looking for more on budget and career advice? Check out my webs...

It's pretty much story time over here on the B Chic Podcast! Whew chile, this past year has been a major setup for what you're about to experience on the podcast. As you can imagine, soooo much has happened with my living situation, career, money/budgeting, and other things. Tune in for this quick update before we jump back into our talks on all things budgeting, career, passions, and pu...

We're back from a short unplanned hiatus! You can imagine a lit has changed, so I turned this episode into a midyear update. We talk about my plan to reset my finances for the rest of the year, adjusting to working from the office (yes, you read that correctly), and juggling all my new responsibilities for future career success! Here's some helpful links on what I talk about in today&apo...

It took me a while to recognize and embrace my desire to have several businesses...and be good at all of them! I'm finally walking in my calling and working towards the perfect work, work, work, work, life balance. In this episode we explore how I got here and my plans for continued success. I am just a little old piece of work in progress, so stayed tuned for more on how I evolve. I did some...

All things must come to an end! This is the final episode of the 2021 Financial Literacy Month podcast series. We've talked about money mindset and how to improve yours with practical advice and strategies all month+ long. This last week was a whirlwind for my little family, and we had to put our money mindset into practice. So there was no better way to end this episode than to share how we...

Whether you've already received a major windfall or not, this episode gives you advice on how to make healthy decisions with a lot of money while keeping a positive money mindset. Schedule your 1:1 money mindset consultation: calendly.com/thebchic If you're picking up what I'm putting down, be sure to leave a review and share the podcast! Looking for more goodies like my FREE budget...

Today we're diving deep into the actual positive money mindset. What does poor money management look like? How do you overcome that? I'm sure you hate listening to self help podcasts with no practical advice. I do too, so I made sure to pack this one with examples and methods that can be put into practice. Check out the blog on this topic and my financial management resources at bchicu.o...