Money Isn’t Scary - Money Mindset, Money Anxiety, Intentional Spending, Saving Money, Money Management

Today, I talk about salary transparency laws in the U.S. and how they are a start, but there's more work to be done. We need to also do our part by working through our own relationship with ourselves and money and talk about it, so we can advocate on our own behalf and help other women do it too.  Link to where salary transparency laws as currently in effect    Reshma Saujani's Book: Pay Up: The F...

Today, I'm share a little bit about my week: how I feel about the pressures of upgraded holidays and the universal feeling of rejection. Enjoy!!    

Today I'm sharing my conversation with entrepreneur, educator and author, Catherine Alford. Cat is so authentic, honest and funny - this was such a great conversation!  Cat Alford is a nationally recognized financial educator who started her business with a $10 domain name and grew it into a multifaceted, six-figure digital media company. She is the creator of www. CatherineAlford.com, the co-foun...

It's been a week! Today I'm sharing what's gone on in my world and my personal insights on the trip I booked and the conversation I had around burnout and worthiness. This is a good one if you want some support in getting to the root of some of your shame.  Have a good weekend! 

In honor of International Women's Day and Women's History month, today I talk about 9 women pioneers in the finance and financial services field. We always hear about the men, but these rarely talked-about women have made history in their own right and deserve more recognition.  Let's also embrace International Women's Day by supporting each other - shout out to all those warriors and pioneers in...

Today, I share the stories that I've been telling myself this week and how I've learned (with help of a life coach friend and my therapist) how to reframe them. 

Today, I share my conversation with Forensic Accountant, Tracy Coenen. We talk about all the ways women can feel empowered around their money, whether your contemplating divorce, going through the divorce process, or in a stable marriage. They key component is having healthy conversations about money.    Tracy created both the Divorce Money Guide and the Marriage Money Guide to help women feel mor...

Today on Friday Real Talk, I share what's going on for me this week - the challenges and triggers that have come up with my kids home for school break and how I'm using this as an opportunity to tune into my needs and trust myself a little bit more. 

Today I dive into the psychological reasons why we love shopping sales. I go into the different ways we can't resist a good sales and discuss how being intentional helps us to avoid spending just for thrill of getting the deal. 

Today I'm sharing my perspectives on real life this week: the craziness of valentines day with kids and how I got caught up in another battle with perfectionism. I'm also celebrating 100 episodes this week! Sending hugs as we head into the weekend! 

Today I am sharing my conversation with clinical psychologist and relationship coach, Dr. Morgan Anderson. Dr. Morgan knows how to keep it real while helping to empower women to take an honest look at their relationships – of all kinds, including their relationship with money. She helps women to re-discover their self-worth and find peace, which is why we’re so aligned and why I was so excited to...

Today's a raw episode where I fill you in on what's going on in my life and what I'm learning. Hope you all can relate! We need each other! 

Today, I talk about vulnerability and its role in our relationship with money. I dig into why we're comfortable being vulnerable about certain topis but not money and share ways we can embrace being vulnerable to demonstrate courage not weakness.    Brene Brown's TED talk: The Power of Vulnerability https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability?language=en

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Kaitlin Cuevas, owner and founder of Think Happy Co.  Kaitlin is the owner and founder of Think Happy Co. As she says in the episode, she is a lover of French roast coffee, goldendoodles, and pump-up music. She believes happiness is something we each create for ourselves and that YOU are in the drivers seat of your own life. Outside of work, she is mom to El...

Today on the show, I share my perspective on self-trust - what it actually means, what it looks like and how we can begin to practice trusting ourselves, when we're not used to it.    If you want to connect more with me or send me a message, you can find me on Instagram @moneyisntscary and you can join my FB group, the Mindful Money Mamas.   

Today I dive into the self-help/wellness/personal development industry and its impact on our culture. I share my personal journey with self-help and provide tips on how to move through our societal obsession with constantly striving to be better.    If you liked this episode, feel free to share it with a friend. And if you want to connect more with me or send me a message, you can find me on Insta...

Today I talk about the post-holiday money hangover and how we can stop the feelings of guilt and anxiety about over-spending during this season. Hint - self-compassion and mindfulness :)  If you want to connect more with me or send me a message, you can find me on Instagram @moneyisntscary and you can join my FB group, the Mindful Money Mamas.

Happy New Year! Its been awhile since I've put an episode out because I've been working on my and my family's well-being. Today I'm sharing some thoughts I have as we enter the new year.  I encourage everyone to take some time to rest, reset and be kind to yourselves in the new year! Sending you all lots of hugs!   

Today, I do a deep dive into Amazon and talk about how it helps us be more efficient with 3 resources we crave the most: time, money and freedom. Let's work to be more intentional before we add to our carts this holiday season!    Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a $100 gift card to Target! To enter to win, just: 1. leave me a review...

Today is the 2-year anniversary of the Money Isn't Scary podcast! Today I reflect on why this podcast exists and some of the things I've learned over the last 2 years.  Thank you for listening and supporting me these last 2 years - its been a journey and I'm so excited to continue to grow with you!  Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a...

In the theme of Thanksgiving this week, I share my thoughts on gratitude - why we're so sick of the #blessed trend and what we can do to practice gratitude in a way that's authentic and supportive to us.    Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a $100 gift card to Target! To enter to win, just: 1. leave me a review on Apple podcasts (a nic...

Giveaway alert! To celebrate the 2 years anniversary of the podcast, I’m going to be giving away a $100 gift card to Target! To enter to win, just: 1. leave me a review on Apple podcasts (a nice one, no trolling please) 2. take a screenshot of it share it on FB or Instagram, tagging me  I’m going to announce the winner of Dec. 15th - perfect timing with the holidays approaching!  Today, I talk abo...

Today, I'm sharing my conversation with life coach, mom and entrepreneur, Julie Ciardi. Julie is a former fortune 500 marketing vice president, who made the quantum leap to freedom after two decades in corporate. She is on a mission to help thousands of women BEcome their best selves filled with purpose and passion. We talk about finding our purpose path, freedom (both physical and mental), mindse...

Today I dive into the very common believe that 'I can't afford it'. I dig into where this comes from, what it means/how it impacts us, and what we can do to change our mindset and think differently about our lives and the world around us. 

Today on the show, I share my thoughts on toxic positivity - a trend that has been taking over social media and our everyday lives lately. I share insight into how we can recognize toxic positivity when it shows up and how we can combat it so that we're paying attention to all parts of ourselves, even the not so happy, uncomfortable ones.