What happens when you try to walk away from the thing you’re best at? In this episode, Lauren sits down with Julie Hankins, a financial strategist who once ran from the numbers—only to realize they were her true path to freedom, impact, and alignment.
We talk about the evolution from traditional accounting to becoming a fractional CFO, how data can unlock smarter decisions, and why understanding your numbers is one of the most empowering things you can do as a business owner.
Whether you’re creative, analytical, or somewhere in between, this episode will shift how you view money, decision-making, and the role finance plays in building a values-driven business.
Episode Highlights:
Chapters:
00:00 — Behind the Mic: Starting the Conversation
01:58 — Falling in Love With Numbers
07:06 — From Bookkeeper to Financial Strategist
15:08 — What Founders Get Wrong About Finances
29:44 — Money, Intuition, and Deservingness
Connect with Julie Hankins:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliehankinsco/
Website: https://www.juliehankins.com
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