Meadowsweet Money Podcast

Mimi chats with career strategist, Grisel Scarantino, about navigating career transitions and evolutions from a heart-centered place. They also discuss how to get through periods of career confusion and break through the overwhelm. Plus, Mimi and Grisel share ideas on how to get started when launching a business feels right for you. Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Grisel on LinkedIn: https...

Mimi talks about how we can plan ahead for the unexpectedly joyful expenses. And later, she shares the role fear plays in our decisions around money. Mentioned in this episode: Get the twice monthly email newsletter on Substack: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ Work with Mimi this summer: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ Links and Resources: 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, a...

Mimi chats with radical professional astrologer, Kaycee Felton-Lui, about the connection of astrology to personal finance, and how we can use astrology to better understand and appreciate ourselves. They also discuss how Pluto in Aquarius will offer opportunities to transform our futures, and how we can be part of that process. Mentioned in this episode: FREE Intro Workshop, " Climbing the Mo...

Mimi discusses the nuances of teaching financial literacy, and why we need to advocate for more than just adding an elective to the curriculum. She also talks about why you should break up with your toxic bank, and what steps to take to make a change. Mentioned in this episode: 2023 ⁠National Report Card⁠ on High School Financial Literacy ⁠Intergroup Monopoly⁠ Lesson Plan FREE Intro Workshop, &quo...

Mimi shares tips for talking about money with your romantic partner(s) so you can work together and stop fighting. Later in the episode, she shares why talking about money is a gift to everyone you know. Mentioned in this episode: FREE Intro Workshop (June 13): https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/money-mountain-intro-workshop/ Struggle Meals Workshop: https://shorturl.at/buzDR Links and Resources: 💌...

Mimi sits down with Sam (WTF Is A Budget) to discuss the impacts of ADHD, BPD, and other neurodivergence on money management and why the old school methods rarely work. Sam shares tips on balancing our budget and our well-being, and how trauma influences our financial choices. Later, Mimi and Sam discuss ways to seek out professionals that honor our unique needs, and why insurance is not an invest...

Mimi shares the in's and out's of deciding to pursue debt freedom and tips for staying motivated. Later in the episode, she shares a mindful money moment about financial self care. Mentioned in this episode: Spending Triggers Seminar (April 24) How to visually track your money goals . Become a Patreon Supporter! Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.co...

Mimi sits down with Bruce McClary, Senior Vice President of Membership & Media Relations for the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), to discuss the ways their member agencies can help anyone struggling with debt. Bruce also busts common myths, shares the wide range of services these programs can provide, and why their counselors are the gold standard for those seeking shame free...

Mimi dives into the ways younger generations can begin thinking about retirement as an intentional season of life. Later in the episode, she shares whether credit card points are worth the hassle. Mentioned in this episode: 🥳 Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney⁠⁠ 🤑 Spending Triggers Seminar (April 24): https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/spending-triggers-seminar/ Links and...

In today's episode, Mimi gets serious about financial nihilism, and why hope is the most powerful tool we have to fighting back. And later, Mimi discusses how to disconnect your money mistakes from your identity to move forward with confidence. Mentioned in this episode: 📝 Rewriting Your Money Mindsets workshop (March 7, 2024) 👓 " The World's a Mess. So They've Stopped Saving fo...

Mimi sits down with Hannah Bagnall of Hannah's Enchantments to discuss how to integrate joy, wonder, and everyday magic into your life...even when your budget is limited. Mentioned in this episode: 🦄 Hannah’s Enchantments: https://www.hannahsenchantments.com/ 📒 Grab a Seasonal Workbook: https://www.hannahsenchantments.com/category/all-products 💖 Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.insta...

Mimi discusses the ways our less-than-linear lives lead to "seasons" of spending, saving, and sustaining. And why it's time you finally forgive yourself for past money mistakes. Mentioned in this episode: 🥳 Join the Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney⁠⁠ 🦄 Follow Hannah on Instagram: @hannahs_enchantments Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi's monthly email newslette...

In today's episode, Mimi talks about why the conventional money "advice" is worth ignoring, and what actually matters in the long run. So buy yourself that latte. Mentioned in this episode: 🥳 Join the Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney⁠ FREE Intro Workshop: Climbing the Money Mountain 💸 Blog Post: ⁠S top Should-ing Yourself Compound Interest Calculator: Investor.gov...

In this episode, Mimi shares her thoughts on how we might define financial success for ourselves (instead of what capitalism dictates), and why you're probably doing better than you give yourself credit for. Mentioned in this episode: 🥳 Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney 💸 Blog Post: Healthy Financial Habits Checklist Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi's monthly ema...

It's Mimi's Birthday! Today she shares how to decode your dreams to make them a reality now, and why sinking funds are *magic*. Mentioned in this episode: Sign up for the Patreon waitlist: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney Links and Resources: 💌Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h3fB-f 💰Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️Podcast e...

Mimi shares ways of protecting yourself financially from fraud, scams, and too-good-to-be-true schemes. Mentioned in this episode: 🥳 Join the Patreon Waitlist: ⁠patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney⁠ 👀 Check your credit report for free: https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action 📞 National Do Not Call Registry: https://www.donotcall.gov/ 🥶 How to do a credit freeze (Consumer Financial Protection B...

Mimi describes the six criteria for an effective budget, and why "just make a budget" is bad advice. Plus, Mimi shares a special announcement coming in 2024. And take a Mindful Money Moment to reflect on why "feeling ready" is impossible. Mentioned in this episode: 🥳 Join the Patreon Waitlist: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsl...

In this episode, Mimi shares simple steps to face your financial fears and stop them from ruining your progress. Mentioned in this episode: 🥳 Join the Patreon Waitlist: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney Links and Resources: 💌 Get the free monthly email newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h3fB-f ✨ Get one-on-one support with money mentoring: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🖥️ Read the latest...

Mimi discusses considerations before starting a side-hustle, and some of the hidden costs associated with increasing your income. She also shares a list of questions to use before making unplanned purchases. Mentioned in this episode: Postcrossing Postcards to Voters USPS Informed Delivery FREE Intro Workshop (Oct. 22): "Climbing the Money Mountain"

In today's episode, Mimi outlines an exercise to help you decide which money goals you can stop telling yourself you "should" do, and start taking action on (and which ones to kick to the curb). Mimi also shares why you might want to open a High Yield Savings Account for your bigger savings goals. Mentioned in this episode: Blog Post - Stop Should-ing Yourself Climbing the Money Moun...

Mimi discusses the concept of "enoughness", and why striving for abundance may not be the ultimate goal. And get the skinny on Emergency Funds...why you need one, how much you need, and where to stash it. Mentioned in this episode: Vicki Robin's Your Money or Your Life Earth Overshoot Day Project Pan Challenge Shelbizleee on YouTube Money Mountain Intro Workshop - October 22 (FREE)

Mimi shares how to get clear on your happiness to make room for joyful budgeting, and discusses why finding financial balance is an ongoing process. Mentioned in this episode: Get the monthly e-newsletter Mealime App

In today's episode, Mimi discusses why spending triggers aren't the big, bad evil impulses the world makes them out to be. Plus, learn why you should be pursuing your crazy money goals (even if no one else "gets it"). Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to the Meadowsweet Money YouTube channel Get the monthly e-newsletter DoesTheDogDie.com

Mimi reflects on the question, "Are you going to tell me I just need to fix my mindsets?" and shares the possibilities of what we can control. She also discusses the importance of prioritizing our money goals. Mentioned in this episode: Get Mimi's monthly e-newsletter

In today's episode, Mimi shares the five foundational levels of the Money Mountain . She also shares why you should be spending money on the real you, and chats about what's currently making her life easier and better. Mentioned in this episode: Support Mimi's work by buying her a cup of tea Sign up for Mimi's monthly e-newsletter Share what's making your life easier and better