Budget Divas

In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about my $1,500 RV mistake—and the budgeting lessons no one talks about. What started as a fun, spontaneous trip turned into an expensive wake-up call. And if you’ve ever told yourself “it’ll be fine” when spending… you’re going to feel this one. We’re talking about real-life budgeting—not the perfect, color-coded version—but what actually happens when life,...

In this episode of the Budget Divas podcast, host Jen Trinidad and guest Corrine Tomita-Soupnet discuss essential tips for first-time home buyers. They cover the importance of understanding mortgage qualification, budgeting for home ownership, and common mistakes to avoid. Corrine emphasizes the role of lenders, the significance of being financially prepared, and how to navigate the home buying pr...

Episode Description: Hey bestie! If you're feeling overwhelmed by rising costs and money stress, I totally get it. In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to get your finances back on track with 10 simple, actionable steps you can start right now. Here's what I'm sharing with you: • How I calculate my real monthly income and expenses (even when it's all over...

Ready for a financial fresh start? Forget waiting until January—September is your secret weapon for financial transformation! The September Reset works like a second New Year, but without all the pressure and post-holiday exhaustion. While summer vacations and adventures (like my trips to LA and Orlando) create amazing memories, they often leave our finances and routines in disarray. By late Augus...

In this episode, I’m sharing the full story behind Budget Divas—a story I never thought I’d tell out loud. This isn’t just about paying off $90,000 of debt. It’s about the emotional toll of working a high-pressure job, the moment I realized my family was falling apart, and how my son’s crisis became the wake-up call that changed everything. I’ll walk you through how I quit my job, found mystery sh...

After losing my husband in late 2023, grief didn’t just shatter my heart—it wrecked my finances. In this episode, I share the raw truth about emotional spending, budgeting breakdowns, and the quiet chaos that follows loss. I talk about how I coped (hello, late-night Amazon hauls), why I stopped budgeting for a while, and how I eventually found my way back—with grace, not guilt. If you're in t...

In this raw and real episode of Rebuilding Bougie , I’m sharing the emotional (and financial) aftermath of losing my husband Alden in 2023 — and how grief quietly wreaked havoc on my bank account. From takeout dinners I didn’t eat to late-night Amazon sprees and Target runs for “comfort,” I open up about how emotional spending became a form of survival. If you’ve ever found yourself eating cereal...

After suddenly losing my husband in 2023, I found myself in unfamiliar territory—grieving, overwhelmed, and managing finances completely alone for the first time. In this deeply personal episode of Budget Divas , I share what that season looked like: unopened mail, panic attacks, emotional spending, and learning how to take slow, gentle steps toward financial stability. Whether you’re navigating g...

Two years ago, I was running a thriving business—coaching women, hosting challenges, and helping people pay off debt while still living their best life. But in November 2023, everything changed. My husband passed away unexpectedly, and I couldn’t breathe, let alone talk about budgeting or business. So I stepped away. I grieved. I healed. I started over—on a single income, with a broken heart, and...