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Lawyer Boss LifeLaw Firm Growth with John Brennan
In this episode, Alay and John discuss:
Why service professions often benefit from business coaching.
Business coaching versus executive coaching.
Advice to law firm owners looking to grow in the next year.
Increasing your presence in the marketplace.
Key Takeaways:
Over time, your website should be bringing in business in the areas you want to focus on and the clients you want to have. You have to build it in a way that works for you, not against you.
A good coach is set apart from a seminar or book by explaining things i...
2024-02-1521 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 2] Build a Budget That Actually Works by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on How to Plan Your Expenses and Not OverspendChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about how to build a budget that actually works. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 2479: [Part 2] Build a Budget That Actually Works by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on How to Plan Your Expenses and Not OverspendChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/step-1-2-build-that-budget/ Visit Me Online at O...
2023-10-1209 minOptimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 1] Build a Budget That Actually Works by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on How to Plan Your Expenses and Not OverspendChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas talks about how to build a budget that actually works. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 2478: [Part 1] Build a Budget That Actually Works by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on How to Plan Your Expenses and Not OverspendChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/step-1-2-build-that-budget/ Visit Me Online at O...
2023-10-1108 min
Optimal Business Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLY3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares 3 free skills to help you earn more money at work Episode 1099: 3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable Employee Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives. The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/3-skills-earn-more-money-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com I...
2023-10-0409 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares 3 free skills to help you earn more money at workEpisode 1099: 3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/3-skills-earn-more-money-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comI...
2023-10-0411 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares 3 free skills to help you earn more money at workEpisode 1099: 3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/3-skills-earn-more-money-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comI...
2023-10-0411 minOptimal Business Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLY3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares 3 free skills to help you earn more money at workEpisode 1099: 3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives.The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/3-skills-earn-more-money-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comI...
2023-10-0411 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares 3 free skills to help you earn more money at work Episode 1099: 3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable Employee Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives. The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/3-skills-earn-more-money-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com I...
2023-10-0409 minOptimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable EmployeeChelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas shares 3 free skills to help you earn more money at work Episode 1099: 3 Free Skills to Help You Earn More Money at Work by Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas on Making Yourself a More Valuable Employee Chelsea Brennan is a hedge fund investor turned online entrepreneur that helps moms make their money work for them and embrace their ambitions, so they can live their fullest lives. The original post can be found here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/3-skills-earn-more-money-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com I...
2023-10-0409 min
Make Some Noise with Andrea OwenEpisode 519: Money Mindset, Investing, and Building a Financial Legacy with Chelsea Brennan“There’s no one right way to do money,” says Chelsea Brennan. That’s right, this week we are talking about how to improve your money mindset with the founder of Smart Money Mamas, Chelsea Brennan. Money is a topic many find challenging, and it’s a topic we’ve explored a few times on the show already. As you know, I love uncovering the various ways we can approach personal development, and this week it’s all about how we manage, think about, and invest our money. An ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator, Chelsea is dedicated to ch...
2023-04-1252 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Kids about Money Values, Spending & Giving with Chelsea Brennan – ReReleaseThis podcast focuses on teaching kids and talking to kids about money values and money mindset. How do we help kids to understand how to save, spend and give? What money stories and money beliefs are we passing forward and what do we want them to learn or relearn? And how do we leave a money legacy that sets them up for success? Dr. Robyn Silverman speaks with Chelsea Brennan during this money episode of How to Talk to Kids about Anything.
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2023-04-0656 min
How To Talk To Kids About AnythingHow to Talk to Kids about Money Values, Spending & Giving with Chelsea Brennan – ReReleaseHow to Talk to Kids about Money Values, Spending & Giving
This podcast focuses on teaching kids and talking to kids about money values and money mindset. How do we help kids to understand how to save, spend and give? What money stories and money beliefs are we passing forward and what do we want them to learn or relearn? And how do we leave a money legacy that sets them up for success? Dr. Robyn Silverman speaks with Chelsea Brennan during this money episode of How to Talk to Kids about Anything.
Special Guest: Chelsea Brennan
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2023-04-0656 min
The Value Whispering Podcast | The Smarter Way to Market Your Small Business ... that's brilliant for Introverts#84 Mastering Your Money Mindset with Chelsea Brennan Welcome the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast! The weekly show that helps you dream bigger and achieve more in your business, by learning what works from successful female entrepreneurs. In this episode In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with Chelsea Brennan, hedge fund manager turned financial educator and entrepreneur, and the Founder of Smart Money Mamas. Chelsea made a great shift from having a career in the world of hedge funds and working 80- hour weeks, to having a work-from-home online...
2021-11-0836 min
The InvestHER PodcastHow She Moves Beyond Money Fears & Money Stories with Chelsea Brennan“We don’t need to optimize every dollar,” says Chelsea Brennan, Founder of Smart Money Mamas. “We need to optimize your dollars to work for you." Chelsea grew up with the idea that wealth brings praise and prestige, and for a while, this money story worked for her. She was able to save quite a bit of money throughout her high school and college years and ended up on a career path that gave her financial freedom. The problem was that Chelsea was unable to actually enjoy her money; she was stuck in a role that didn’t allow her to spend t...
2021-09-0357 min
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast011: How to Teach Your Kids About Money: Saving, Spending and Gifting with Chelsea BrennanIn this week’s episode, I speak with Chelsea Brennan, founder of Smart Money Mamas and its monthly membership community, the Motivated Mama Society, about how to help our kids learn about money. Listen in as we talk about: Best practices for giving your kids allowances Tips for teaching your kids how to save, spend and gift money How to transition your kids to using debit and credit cards How parents’ ideologies around money impact their kids How to teach your kids about money if allowances aren’t a possibility Chelsea i...
2021-08-1842 min
Smart Money Mamas ShowHow to Go From Surviving to Thriving in Any Season of Motherhood with Jessica Jackson#111 Today I'm talking with fellow podcaster and founder of Thriving in Motherhood, Jessica Jackson. After struggling through difficult pregnancies and other health challenges, she has discovered the tools to help moms go from surviving to thriving in any season of motherhood.
We're talking about why you don't have to struggle alone, why you need to choose which balls to drop, and why noticing your thoughts can help you live a life that is full of what you love most.
(3:59) Find out how Thriving in Motherhood got its start during a mastermind of moms o...
2021-06-1739 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Become a Tech-Savvy Mama & Keep Your Kids Safe Online with Leticia Barr#110 Today I'm talking with educator, blogger, and the founder of Tech-Savvy Mama, Leticia Barr. She has brilliantly combined all of her superpowers to help families navigate the difficult task of parenting in the digital age to keep your kids safe online.
We're talking about the difference between passive and productive screen time, how to encourage kids to ask for help when they stumble on inappropriate material, and what tools you can use to monitor screen time usage.
(4:01) This is the difference between productive time and downtime on a screen
(6:39) Discover some of...
2021-06-1049 minSmart Money Mamas ShowWhy Your Kids Need a Budget & The Best Tips for Getting Started with Jesse Mecham#109 Today I'm talking with the author and founder of You Need a Budget, Jesse Mecham. The YNAB app started with a simple spreadsheet he created so he and his wife could generate an extra $300 a month. Now they are busy discovering how to teach their seven children about why they need a budget.
We're talking about why budgets are ever-changing, how to engage your kids' money personalities, and why you don't have to be a money expert to teach your kids about budgeting.
(8:54) Learn where people most often overcomplicate their budgets
(11:09) Here are s...
2021-05-2751 min
Modern Witch MamaGetting Motivated To Talk About Money, with Chelsea BrennanEpisode #15 - Getting Motivated To Talk About Money, with Chelsea Brennan In episode Kelli talks to Chelsea Brennan, a former hedge fund manager on Wall Street and the founder of Smart Money Mamas, and they talk about how to manage your money and understanding finances as busy working moms. Chelsea dives into how we can learn to prioritize our money habits and practices so we can feel more confident managing our money. Here's the Breakdown: 04:50 You are not alone 05:22 Money experiences when you were young 08:55 Feeling unsafe 09:40...
2021-05-2432 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Encourage Your Picky Eaters to Eat in Color with Jennifer Anderson#108 In today's episode I'm talking with registered dietician, mama, and founder of Kids Eat in Color, Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is an expert in helping parents help their kids develop a healthy relationship with food by reducing the stress of mealtime battles.
We're talking about managing food waste, the unnecessary scare tactics used in food marketing, and how to encourage choices with boundaries at mealtimes.
(5:27) Learn why offering smaller portions may solve a lot of the power struggles at mealtimes
(7:35) Find out why food marketing has made us feel terrible if we can't afford to...
2021-05-2059 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Get Rich & Manifest the Wealth You Deserve with Denise Duffield-Thomas#107 In today's episode I'm talking with money mentor for world changers and author of Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, Denise Duffield-Thomas. She helps women charge premium prices, release the fear of money, and create First Class lives.
We're talking about how to start tapping into your money story, how to up-level your life in increments, and how to stop being the bottleneck in your own life.
(4:17) Let's define manifesting: what it is and what it's NOT
(9:49) Discover how to uncover the layers of your money story and money memories
(19:41) Learn why you're...
2021-05-131h 00Smart Money Mamas ShowThe Best Tips for Building a 6 Figure Digital Product Business with Monica Froese#106 In today's episode, I'm talking with digital product coach for women, Monica Froese. She is the founder of both Redefining Mom and most recently, Empowered Business. Monica is on a mission to help 1000 women hit $100,000 in their business.
We're talking about that one time she chatted with Barack Obama, why our money stories can help us understand our spending habits, and why you're already 100% qualified to create and sell a digital product.
(4:29) Hear about the time Monica's blog got her an invite to chat with President Barack Obama
(11:39) Learn how Monica's business started...
2021-05-0658 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow Being Financially Savvy Can Improve Your Mental Health with Natalie Torres-Haddad#104 Today I'm talking with author and financial literacy and mental health advocate, Natalie Torres-Haddad. As an immigrant and first-generation college student, Natalie had a tremendous challenge dealing with her student loan debt after college. She learned the hard way how her financial health directly impacts her mental health, but now she teaches people of all ages how to be financially savvy.
We're talking about what boundaries you need to put in place to protect your mental and financial health, how to make financial conversations less taboo, and how to make finances less stressful and even fun for k...
2021-04-2241 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow To Start Thinking Like a Breadwinner and Take Charge of Your Future with Jennifer Barrett#103 In today's episode, I'm talking with financial expert, startup executive, and author, Jennifer Barrett. In her book, Think Like A Breadwinner, Jennifer is helping women re-examine the false narrative that women shouldn't or can't earn more than men.
We're talking about how societal expectations play a role in how women think about money, why you need to think like a breadwinner even if you aren't one, and why being a female breadwinner is worthy of celebrating!
(5:00) Have you noted this difference in how we talk to our son vs. our daughters about money in our...
2021-04-1553 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Get Good with Money & Become Financially Whole with Tiffany Aliche#101 In today's episode I'm talking with America's favorite personal finances advisor, Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche. She's used her teaching degree to become an expert in helping women transform their relationships with money so they can become financially whole.
We're talking about the 10 steps to financial wholeness that she covers in Get Good with Money, how to reframe your long-term savings goals, and how to protect your dignity while working to pay off debt.
(9:08) Listen to Tiffany’s definition of financial wholeness
(10:37) Discover how you can simplify your expenses into three categories so you ca...
2021-04-011h 00Smart Money Mamas ShowMarch Mailbag: Celebrating 100 Episodes: 529 Goals, Forming LLCs, & New Home Budgets#100 For this episode, we asked the mamas in our free Mamas Talk Money Community on Facebook to send us their questions. If one person in our community has a question, there are no doubt others wondering the same thing.
Today we’re going to discuss 529 savings goals, forming LLCs and new home budgets as we celebrate and reflect on 100 episodes on the Smart Money Mamas Show!
(1:35) Find out which episodes have been favorites for Lauren and the SMM team
(8:07) Discover what Chelsea learned and loved about starting her own podcast
(10:31) Erica asks...
2021-03-2937 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Bounce Back After Divorce as a Stay-At-Home-Mom with Leah Hadley#099 In today's episode, I'm talking with best-selling author and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Leah Hadley. Leah has faced many challenging life transitions including adopting three kids overnight, divorce, and a job loss. Now she works with moms who need to rebuild a strong financial foundation for the next phase of their life.
We're talking about how to take the emotion out of the hard decisions, how to stay in control of your income even when it changes, and why you need to let yourself dream again.
(5:16) Learn how Leah works with couples to get on...
2021-03-2552 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Redefine Wealth & Stop Doing All the Things with Patrice Washington#098 In today's episode, I'm talking with author and founder of Redefining Wealth, Patrice Washington. She's passionate about helping women build the 6 pillars of wealth which she breaks down in her book Redefine Wealth For Yourself.
Patrice's personal journey of having wealth, losing it, and rebuilding it again is a story of resilience we all need to hear. We're talking about prioritizing your physical health as a mom, setting boundaries to protect what's most important, and how to tap into your network of support as you chase your big goals.
(11:03) Learn how self-diagnosing almost cost Patrice h...
2021-03-1849 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Manage Money When Experiencing Grief with Nora McInerny#097 Today I'm talking with author and podcast host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking, Nora McInerny. Nora became a widow at a young age. While grief hit her like a freight train, she still manages to find cracks of light through humor and amazing communities like the Hot Young Widows Club and Still Kickin.
Still Kickin is the fulfillment of her late husband's dream to help families find support in hard times. We're talking about the impact of grief on your brain and body, and the practical financial advice Nora has for anyone else walking out a similar...
2021-03-1146 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Control Your Finances Like a Rebel Mama with Aleks Jassem & Nikita Stanley#096 In today's episode, I'm talking with co-founders of The Rebel Mama, Nikita Stanley and Aleks Jassem. These two are paving a new road for the face of motherhood that centers around authenticity and empowerment.
We're talking about how they built their business on maternity leave, mindful consumerism as a new mom, and how they overcame their fears about their own finances in order to empower other mamas.
(5:03) How these two built their business on maternity leave
(10:34) Why you need to get a hold of Rebel Mamas' self-published book, The Handbook for Cool Moms
2021-03-0453 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Give With More Impact: What You Need to Know with Kris Putnam-Walkerly#094 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Global Philanthropy Advisor and Expert, Kris Putnam-Walkerly. She is the author of Delusion Altruism, which highlights the truth that how we give is just as important as how much we give.
We’re talking about why you don’t need to be wealthy to be a philanthropist, why philanthropists can struggle with a scarcity mindset, and how you can take your first step to give with more impact today!
(4:33) This is a definition of philanthropy you might connect with
(6:56) This is why how we give is just...
2021-02-1849 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Manage Your Money as a Power Couple with Tai & Talaat McNeely#093 In today’s episode, I'm talking with power couple and financial educators, Tai and Talaat McNeely. They are passionate about helping you and your spouse or partner get on the same page so you can become tenacious about reaching your financial goals together.
We're talking about dealing with bringing debt into a marriage, how to start money conversations with your partner, and how to establish your own family money values.
(4:12) Discover how this couple got out of debt in their first year of marriage and went on to pay off their house
(9:09) This is...
2021-02-1148 minSmart Money Mamas ShowWhat You Need to Know to Become an Authentic Influencer with Mattie James#092 In today’s episode, I'm talking with the full-time content creator and influencer, Mattie James. Mattie now creates content for her blog, Youtube, and podcast and collaborates with some really big brands like Samsung and TJ Maxx.
She's sharing about how her current six-figure income all started with a blog and the inside scoop on what it's really like to be an authentic influencer.
(5:34) Find out how motherhood impacted Mattie's business in a dramatic way
(17:45) Why Mattie is making sure that her kids have the choice between being an employee and being an entr...
2021-02-0457 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Identify Fraud to Save Money on Health Care with Angel Cellucci#091 In today’s episode, I'm talking with board-certified nurse and trainer, Angel Cellucci about how to identify medical fraud. Angel is on a mission to help empower individuals to be better consumers of healthcare. She helps people make sure the medical care they get is necessary and offered at a fair and reasonable price.
We're talking about how often medical fraud happens, what you can do to prevent medical fraud, and how you can be more effective when you do have to advocate for yourself.
(4:28) Do you know the difference between medical abuse and medical fraud...
2021-01-2851 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Rewire Your Brain for Wealth with Barbara Huson#89 In this episode, I'm talking with financial therapist and best-selling author, Barbara Huson. Her latest book, Rewire for Wealth breaks downs the neuroscience of money so you can take charge of your finances.
We're talking about chasing sacred success, how to practice rewiring your brain, and how you can teach your kids about money without injecting fear.
[1:57] This was Barbara's painful and dramatic wake-up call that she needed to become financially savvy
[8:32] Are you pursuing "sacred success"?
[12:41] This is how to practically start rewiring your brain around money
[26:20] Discover how y...
2021-01-2144 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow Ladies Get Paid and Level Up with Claire Wasserman#088 Today I'm talking with author and founder of Ladies Get Paid, Claire Wasserman. This was originally a live we recorded in the Motivated Mama Society, which gave our community the chance to ask some questions you're likely asking about the gender gap too.
We're talking about why you need to trust your instincts more, why you should always be intentionally growing your network, and how to negotiate raises and get recognized for the value you bring.
(6:24) This was the one comment that kickstarted all of Claire's research on the gender gap
(12:08) This pinpoints why...
2021-01-1457 minSmart Money Mamas ShowBuilding Habits That Stick - What You Need to Know with Dr. Wendy Wood#087 In today’s episode, I’m talking with author and research scientist, Dr. Wendy Wood. Since she's listed in the top 1% of scientists worldwide, I figured she would be the expert we need to make sure our 2021 goals don't go to the wayside by February.
We're talking about why you actually don't need more will power, how to build habits when your schedule is unpredictable, and why finding a community that shares your goals is so crucial.
(2:47) Why persisting with a habit, not just starting it- is so gosh darn tricky
(9:25) Do you know yo...
2021-01-0750 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Chase Debt Freedom and Build a Business at the Same Time with Monica Louie#84 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Monica Louie, six-figure debt-tackler who has built an ad agency that all started with a blog. Monica and her husband were able to pay off $120,000 in two years on a blue-collar income after she quit her job to stay home.
We're talking about the creative ways they took big chunks out of their debt, why you don't need to know everything to start a business, and why budgets can be more empowering than limiting.
(4:20) Discover how Monica realized it was time to start a business, even though she...
2020-12-1745 minSmart Money Mamas ShowNovember Mailbag: Self-Care & Holidays in a Pandemic#081 In today's episode, we asked the mamas in our free Mamas Talk Money Community on Facebook to send us their questions. If one person in our community has a question, there are no doubt others wondering the same thing.
Today we’re going to discuss holiday traditions in a pandemic, what self-care looks like for us these days, and how to wrap your brain around goal-setting for 2021 when things feel so uncertain!
(2:53) The moment you've been waiting for: Chelsea and Lauren's favorite pie selections revealed!
(3:56) Alice asks, "How are you both doing with self-care?" (That's so sweet!)
...
2020-11-2633 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Become a Lazy Genius with Kendra Adachi#080 In today’s episode, I’m talking to New York time best-selling author and podcast host, Kendra Adachi. Kendra is a professional permission giver and systems expert and she wants you to know you actually don’t have to do it all. We’re talking about identifying what matters most to you, tangible ways you can reduce your mental load, and how you can lazy genius your budget too!
(2:56) Find out how you can start naming what matters as a lazy genius
(8:26) How Kendra got started trying to unlearn bad habits and pick up systems to save he...
2020-11-1952 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Use Resiliency to Create the Life You Really Want with Mandi Woodruff#079: In today’s episode, I’m talking to business and finance reporter and host of the Brown Ambition Podcast, Mandi Woodruff. Mandi experienced financial insecurity at a very young age and has been intentional to find ways to create a life full of choices. We’re talking about how to get scrappy when you have to, why your mental health is key to overcoming obstacles, and why prioritizing your personal goals can actually make you a better mom.
(04:27) The first time Mandi remembers feeling the stress of financial insecurity
(12:40) What Mandi's spending habits looked like when she...
2020-11-1255 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Invest Like a Girl with Amanda Holden#078 In this episode I am talking with Amanda Holden, author, speaker, and expert in equipping women to make smart investment decisions. Amanda is super relatable and super passionate about you being financially free as a woman in retirement. We’re talking about why investing needs to be a priority for women, the biggest takeaways from the stock market in 2008, and how to know if you’re ready to invest.
(4:45) Discover why Amanda has earned and kept the nickname “Dumpster Doggie”.
(13:11) Hear the questions people asked Amanda when she was in investment management in 2008.
(25:09) Never inves...
2020-11-051h 03Smart Money Mamas ShowThe Financial and Emotional Costs of Infertility with Kristyn Hodgdon#077 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Kristyn Hodgdon, twin-mama, who navigated her own journey through infertility treatments and now supports thousands of other women in her community, The Fertility Tribe. We’re talking about what Kristyn wishes more moms knew before they started their infertility journey, how to handle the financial and insurance side of fertility treatments, and why Kristyn decided to quit a job she loved to support more women as they seek to grow their own families when it doesn’t go according to plan.
(04:45) What Kristyn wrote about in her first blog post of h...
2020-10-2945 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Build Wealth on One Low Income with Caroline Vencil#076 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Caroline Vencil, who is an expert living a full life on a tight budget-even as a family of six! We’re talking about how extreme saving can be a severe hang-up, the creative ways Caroline helped her family stick to the budget, and how being intentional makes spending money more fulfilling.
(5:59) Why Caroline’s story of being a rich kid was more of a facade than reality
(9:53) Hear the list of creative ways Caroline saved her family money on a low income
(16:10) Learn the progression of making $...
2020-10-2258 min
Subscription Rockstars by Subbly#012 The Future is Subscription w/Little Life Box CEO, Chelsea BrennanWelcome back rockstars to the Subbly Subscription Rockstars podcast! In our latest episode, Stefan interviews Chelsea Brennan, the founder and CEO of Little Life Box. The winner of Canada’s ‘Vegan Box’, Little Life Box offers healthy and ethical lifestyle products including skin creams and protein bars. Brennan is also a marketing specialist and social media expert, having built her company up through social network marketing.
During this latest podcast Stefan and Chelsea discuss:
Facing challenges while growing your business, and how to handle negative feedback
The perils of VC funding and starting out bo...
2020-10-1500 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Stop Dreading Your Cleaning Routine with Becky Rapinchuk#075 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Becky Rapinchuk, founder of Clean Mama, who is an expert in simple systems that help you consistently maintain that cozy place between chaotic and spotless. We’re talking all about taking a business from side-hustle to full-time income, how to get your whole family involved in your cleaning routine, and why cleaning just a little bit every day is a game-changer.
(1:49) How Becky transitioned from blogging and working overnights at Target to building her own business
(12;45) Why the Clean Mama routine works for any schedule, life stage, or famil...
2020-10-1541 min
The Boss Mom PodcastOvercoming a Scarcity Mindset Around Money Is Self-Care w/Chelsea BrennanIn over ⅔ of US families, women manage the household budget. While we're good at the budgeting aspect and making sure everything is good month-to-month, we struggle with long-term planning, thriving, and creating financial freedom. Money is tied into absolutely everything we do, and when we have kids, this is amplified. We have to provide for them, but we also have to teach them to nurture a healthy view of money. This starts with us and what we believe and put into action financially. It's impossible to teach a healthy financial mindset and...
2020-10-0847 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow 3 Fierce Women Are Closing Funding Gaps for Female Entrepreneurs with Kate Anderson#074 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Kate Anderson, co-founder of IFundWomen, a flexible crowdfunding platform for female business owners. Kate is going to share the founding story of IFundWomen, the current funding gaps between male-founded and female-founded businesses, and why it’s so important to invest in women-owned businesses.
(7:17) Here’s just one example of how IFund Women supports the unique needs of female business owners
(15:53) Learn the elements of a power-packed sales pitch
(22:25) Find out what types of businesses iFund Women currently supports
(30:32) Discover why it’s so important...
2020-10-0858 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Get Your Accounting Ducks in a Row as an Entrepreneur with Sheneya Wilson#072: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Certified Financial Public Accountant and founder of Fola Financial, Sheneya Wilson. Sheneya empowers entrepreneurs to stop avoiding the accounting side of your business by implementing simple systems that help you make informed decisions and scale. We're talking about why you need to know your numbers even with a side hustle, why you need to perfect your craft before scaling your business, and what you need to know about the business tax code.
(06:46) How the new tax code is built to benefit businesses like yours
(13:15) Why you can't wait t...
2020-10-0157 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Heal Your Relationship with Money with Bari Tessler#070: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Financial Therapist, Podcast Host, and author of The Art of Money, Bari Tessler. When Bari was making $11 an hour in her first job, buried in school debt, and financially illiterate, she knew she had to pave a new path. We’re talking about the emotional work we have to do to make real financial progress, why there’s no such thing as “perfect” in finding financial independence, and why you get to prioritize your family over your business when you’re an entrepreneur.
(3:40) Discover the surprising piece that was missing from Bar...
2020-09-2456 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Become the Queen of Your Finances with Jen Hemphill#068: In today’s episode, I’m talking with military spouse, accredited financial counselor, and host of the Her Dinero Matters podcast, Jen Hemphill. Jen discovered her own financial confidence when she took a deep dive into her money story to unlock some mindset traps. We’re talking about why your money story matters, how to productively explore financial topics with your spouse, and how Jen jumped into a career after being a stay-at-home mama for many years.
(11:11) How Jen discovered that the non-monthly expenses were causing a lot of money headaches in her home
(25:09) Listen to Jen’s...
2020-09-1757 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow Two Teachers Tackled $111,000 in Debt with Allison Baggerly#066: In today’s episode, I’m talking with former teacher and founder of Inspired Budget, Allison Baggerly. Finding herself newly married with hefty debt, pregnant, and facing astronomical daycare costs, Allison knew something had to change. We’re talking about how easy it can be to be unaware of the future impact of debt, how Allison learned to separate emotions and spending, and why budgeting is not a one-size-fits-all move you make.
(03:51) Which of Allison's fears was a driving factor in making a change
(9:14) Allison’s key strategies for curbing emotional spending
(14:15) Ho...
2020-09-1043 minSmart Money Mamas ShowThe Systems You Need To Make Your Home a Haven with Laura Smith#064: In today’s episode, I’m talking with blogger, founder of I heart Planners, and host of the Get Organized HQ Summit, Laura Smith. Laura loves simplifying life with systems, but she also understands how easy it is to fall off the wagon when it comes to keeping up with good habits. For this reason, Laura is an amazing and trusted resource when it comes to organizing. We’re talking about where to start with systems when you’re overwhelmed, how to feel more successful with your to-do list, and Laura’s best tips for cleaning and meal-planning systems. If you lov...
2020-09-0346 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Own Your Fear & Do It Scared with Ruth Soukup#062: In today’s episode, I’m talking with course creator, podcast host, and author of “Do It Scared”, Ruth Soukup. Ruth's passion project and blog started as a way to redirect her passion for spending too much money at Target every week. Ruth’s story is powerful because of her willingness to own her fear during hard emotional seasons such as bankruptcy and divorce. We’re going to discuss how action is the antidote to fear, why you don’t have to be an expert to get started, and why the road to success can be insanely bumpy.
(01:41) Hear...
2020-08-2753 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Align Motherhood and Your Big Ambitions with Rebecca Olson#060: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Rebecca Olson, life coach, and founder of the Aligning Motherhood coaching program. Rebecca helps moms redefine balance by helping you consider what brings you the most energy so you can pursue that more often and confidently say no to what drains you.
We’re going to discuss being more willing to sit with uncomfortable feelings, why knowing your why is crucial, and what questions you can ask yourself to make more aligned decisions in your career and in motherhood.
(06:44) Listen to Rebecca share her decision-making process before she ma...
2020-08-2054 min
The Subscription Box ShowEpisode 059 - Chelsea Brennan - Little Life Box, Can You Still Grow Organically?Send us a textIn this episode, I have a super fun and informative conversation on everything subscription boxes with a fellow Canadian out of Montreal Quebec, co-founder of Little Life Box, Chelsea Brennan.Little Life Box started in the early days of subscription boxes, in 2013 by a mother and daughter team!Chelsea and her mom Suzanne started the health-based box not just to offer snacks or cosmetics, but to share ANY kind of product which could provide a healthier choice alternative to things we all consume every...
2020-08-1943 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Take Small Steps to Reach Your Big Goals#059: In today’s episode, I’m talking to all you high-achievers who are getting stuck because you need to be able to check all the boxes to dive in. It’s time to reframe what you know about traditional goal-setting. I’ll even share the story of how Smart Money Mamas started with a simple blog! We’re talking about why taking small steps and consistent action is powerful, why big goals can lead to big disappointments, and why there are no regrets in taking small steps.
(07:00) Learn why your Step #2-10 will only be illuminated once you take Ste...
2020-08-1722 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Get Unstuck and Why You’re Not Really Lost with Maxie McCoy#058 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Maxie McCoy, She is on a mission to help women believe in themselves and break out of the mold they were never meant to fit in the first place. We’re going to discuss the specific steps you can take to get unstuck, why your past success is the best predictor of your future success, and why you should be more focused on the direction than the destination.
(07:10) Listen as Maxie breaks down the steps for deconstructing when you are feeling lost, stuck, or you’re just playing small
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2020-08-1351 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Refuse to Accept Limitations and Thrive with Tasha Cochran#056 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Tasha Cochran, co-founder of One Big Happy Life. Tasha is a perfect example of someone who has gone against the grain at just about every turn from joining the marine corp just out of high school, to buying a house as a single mom, to graduating from Yale with a law degree she used to protect minorities and women from housing and loan discrimination. Tasha shares how her career journey unfolded in waves, how she made difficult decisions, and how that ultimately led her to growing a business she loves that work...
2020-08-061h 00Smart Money Mamas ShowHow to Make Power Moves to Find Your Successful Career with Lauren McGoodwin#054: In this episode, I’m talking with Lauren McGoodwin, author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. She is also the founder of Career Contessa, where she helps women build successful and fulfilling careers on their terms. Lauren’s genius lies in helping identify every size of power move you can make when you stop waiting for your dream job. We talk about why your career path looks more like a jungle gym than a ladder, why hustle culture needs to die, and why your fear of money can keep you stuck in a...
2020-07-3051 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Own Your Success As a Breadwinning Mom with Sarah Li-Cain#052: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Sarah Li-Cain, finance writer and host of the podcast, Beyond the Dollar. Sarah’s approach to personal finance - blending practical tips and mindset strategies - has led her to become the breadwinner of her family. So for today’s topic, we’re going to discuss why there are still taboos about breadwinning moms, how Sarah’s career grew to take her from teacher to stay-at-home mom to breadwinner, and why she wants more moms to feel confident becoming and being a breadwinner at home.
(01:56) Sarah’s journey to becom...
2020-07-2350 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Be a Hero in Your Finances so You Can Build Wealth with Candice Latham#050: In today’s episode, we’re talking to Candice Latham, who has built a personal brand that helps people be the hero in their finances, get out of debt, and build wealth. Candice also used her skills from her 9-5 agency job to start her own design business on the side, which allowed her to reach her big money goals—like paying off $47,000 in debt and going from a negative net worth to positive one—much faster. We’re going to discuss how our histories with money impact our money beliefs and behaviors, what moved Candice from just learning about mone...
2020-07-1636 minSmart Money Mamas ShowTeaching Your Kids to Be Independent in the Kitchen with Erin Chase#049: In this episode, I’m talking with Erin Chase, founder of $5 Dinners and MyFreezEasy. Her new project Whis-Kid, which was born out of the COVID shutdown, is helping give thousands of kids an important life skill—healthy, affordable cooking—and can create helpers for you at home! Erin will share how her cooking curriculum and guided videos work for teaching kids to cook, the perfect tasks in the kitchen for every age group, and how to handle the dreaded clean-up after your kids cook in the kitchen. Her tips are so fun and will make you want to get in the...
2020-07-1345 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Decide What Financial Independence Looks Like for You with Elizabeth Thames#048: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Liz Thames who is the creator of the award-winning personal finance blog, Frugalwoods, and author of the book Meet The Frugalwoods: Achieving Financial Independence Through Simple Living. At just 32 years old, Liz reached financial independence and left her successful career in Boston to live a more purpose-driven life on a 66-acre homestead in the woods of Vermont. We’re talking about what financial freedom means to Liz, her journey from non-profit fundraiser to homesteader, and how her life changed as she pursued and achieved FIRE.
(06:16) What financial independence means for Liz...
2020-07-0953 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Build a Passion Business That Works with Your Life with Jennifer Allen#046: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Jennifer Allen, founder of Just Elope, a company that specializes in unique, intimate, and creative pop-up weddings and elopements. Jennifer has been building her passion business since 2017 while working full-time, along with being a Certified Women’s Empowerment and Marriage Coach. She is an inspiration for all women who want a healthy, happy marriage and the opportunity to pursue their passions—without having to choose one over the other. Jennifer shares how she and her husband approach money, how they’re financially preparing for her to take Just Elope full-time, and how she ma...
2020-07-0249 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Make Money Writing & Selling EBooks with Michelle Jackson#044 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Michelle Jackson, founder of the website and podcast, Michelle is Money Hungry. One of Michelle’s favorite passive income sources is writing and selling ebooks, and that’s exactly what she’ll be covering in this episode. She’ll share how to write and self-publish fiction and non-fiction books to create streams of passive income even if you have no experience or background in writing, why “do it ugly” is her motto for getting things done, and some ways to leverage ebooks to earn even more money outside of book sales.
(02:24) How...
2020-06-2550 min
Taking Control: The ADHD PodcastBudgeting & Debt with Chelsea Brennan from SmartMoneyMamas.comDo you get the feeling that ADHD is in the way of your relationship with money? While it may feel like you're struggling alone, money is a struggle for many people, with and without ADHD. This week on the show, SmartMoneyMamas.com's Chelsea Brennan sits down with us to talk about foundational skills for budgeting and getting out of debt that will go a long way toward living a healthy life with money AND our ADHD!Links & Notes Thank you for supporting The ADHD Podcast on Patreon!SmartMoneyMamas.comFollow Chelsea on TwitterYouNeedABudget.com
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2020-06-231h 02
Smart Money Mamas ShowHow to Effectively Work From Home with Kids with Mary Beth Ferrante#043: Are you still struggling to manage your career, parenting responsibilities, and relationships while trying to work from home with kids? In this episode, I’m talking with Mary Beth Ferrante, founder of Work 360, a platform designed to help working parents thrive in their careers and as caregivers, in addition to helping companies create policies that attract and retain working parents. With all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, Mary Beth will be sharing her best advice on creating open communication at work, starting a greater conversation about parenting with your spouse and others, and setting boundaries that will help you more ef...
2020-06-2242 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Overcome Impostor Syndrome & Burnout with Christine Michel Carter#042: In today’s episode, I’m talking to Christine Michel Carter, a global voice for working moms, a writer, speaker, marketing strategist, and creator of Mompreneur and Me. Christine shares her perspective on a few important issues all working moms face—the illusive question of balance, handling impostor syndrome, and avoiding that dreaded burnout. Whether you’re wearing many hats like Christine or just trying to get a handle on your career while parenting, I think we all struggle with burnout, and today’s episode will help you avoid just that.
(09:04) How to overcome the barrier of reaching ou...
2020-06-1853 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Brag Better & Advance Your Career with Meredith Fineman#041: How can you advance your career and get noticed if you hate talking about yourself? Knowing how to own your achievements and celebrate them is a major key to success, particularly for women. It’s time we become confident in raising our voices in support of our skills and learn how to brag better.
In today’s special bonus episode, I’m talking with Meredith Fineman, founder and CEO of FinePoint, a leadership and professional development company, and author of the new book Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion. She’ll explain the 3 pillars of bragging...
2020-06-1644 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Make Motherhood, Work, and Life More Sustainable with Blessing Adesiyan#040: In today’s episode, Chelsea is talking with Blessing Adesiyan, a mother of three, career professional, and the founder & CEO of Mother Honestly, a solution-driven platform and ecosystem that propels women forward in motherhood, work, and life.
What we love most about the interview with Blessing is her commitment to promoting better policies and systems to support working moms. She’s passionate, ambitious, and we’re so excited to share her story with you. We’ll get into the details of how she’s been able to juggle it all as a mom with a full-time job and business while stayi...
2020-06-1540 minSmart Money Mamas ShowThe History of Racial Bias in the U.S. & How to Do Better Anti-Racism Work with Meaghan Siekman, PhD#039: In today’s episode, we’re talking to Meaghan Siekman, a PhD in public history and a genealogist at the New England Historical Genealogical Society, about the history of racial bias in the U.S. and her experience, as a white woman, facing the realities of slavery and colonialism in her everyday work.
Yes, it’s weird to have a conversation about race between two white women. Neither Meaghan or I have ever experienced racism. We come at this conversation from a place of immense privilege. And we will, absolutely, talk to Black women on the racial situatio...
2020-06-111h 35Smart Money Mamas ShowHow to Handle Money Effectively as a Blended Family with Stacy Francis#036: In this episode, I’m talking with Stacy Francis, president and CEO of Francis Financial and host of the Financially Every After podcast, about a topic that is impacting more and more people every year—how to manage money as a blended family. Stacy is going to share what conversations women in blended families need to be having with their spouses, how to plan for your financial future, and how you can blend traditions and beliefs to create a beautiful, thriving marriage and family.
(05:05) Why you should get “financially naked” before walking down the aisle
(08:46) How prenup...
2020-05-2848 min
The Aligned Love PodcastE53: Chelsea Brennan: How to Master Your Money & Mindset During A DownturnChelsea Brennan is an ex-hedge fund investment manager turned financial educator, helping moms connect with all aspects of their money in a way that lets them overcome emotional blocks, identify what they most want, and create the healthy money habits that will help them achieve their goals while modeling positive money relationships for the next generation. She is the founder of Smart Money Mamas and the annual online summit, Mamas Talk Money. She helps moms through her podcast, free resources, courses, and speaking engagements. Chelsea is also a Certified Financial Education Instructor by NFEC and passionate about all areas...
2020-05-2734 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Have "The Talk" With Your Parents About Aging & Money with Cameron Huddleston#034: Remember when your parents had the birds and the bees conversation with you? Well, now it’s your turn to sit down with your parents for “the talk”. Talking about aging and money with our parents can be scary - but it is so necessary in order to avoid harder situations in the future.
In this episode, I’m talking with Cameron Huddleston, author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk. She is going to walk us through how to start these conversations with our parents, why it’s so important, how to make the situation a little ea...
2020-05-2153 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Raise Confident and Entrepreneurial Kids with Leah Remillet#032: In today’s episode, I’m talking with Leah Remillet from The CEO Kid. Leah is an international speaker and trainer specializing in business growth without compromise. Her mission is to activate leadership and business skills in kids to prepare the next generation of self-reliant, confident entrepreneurs. We’ll cover how to teach your kids about money management, prepare them for success in the workforce, and encourage them to flex their entrepreneurial skills. Leah is so much fun to talk to, and I guarantee that by the end of this episode, your mind will be racing with ideas to implem...
2020-05-1457 minSmart Money Mamas Show5 Mistakes to Avoid for a Successful Allowance System#031: Allowance is one of the core ways parents can teach their kids about money. But it's also one of the places where we can make mistakes if we’re not intentional. We know it’s not as simple as handing our child money every week or every month and walking away. So how do we avoid allowance mistakes and set up a successful and empowering system instead?
In today’s episode, Chelsea will cover 5 of the most common allowance mistakes parents make and how to turn each one into a positive action. By knowing what these mistakes are, yo...
2020-05-1122 minSmart Money Mamas Show3 Powerful Transitions that Challenge Working Couples with Jennifer Petriglieri#030: In today’s episode, Chelsea is talking with Jennifer Petriglieri, an Associate Professor of organisational behaviour at INSEAD business school and the author of Couples That Work, a book about how working couples can thrive in their careers and relationships. Creating healthy, lasting relationships while allowing your career to thrive is possible. And it’s Jennifer’s specialty.
Jennifer will take us through the 3 major transitions that dual career couples face throughout the course of their relationship—from how to have those first conversations and the concept of “couple contracting” to making a habit of treating your partner with...
2020-05-0749 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow Paying Off Debt Gives You the Freedom to Choose the Life You Want with Kumiko Love#026: In today’s episode, Chelsea chats with Kumiko Love of The Budget Mom who paid off $77,000 of debt, and more recently, bought her dream home...in cash! They cover Miko’s journey—how her money mindset played a major role as she paid off debt and started to reach for bigger goals, what financial security and independence means for her, and dive into her process for getting started on your own debt freedom journey. There is so much power, freedom, and security in getting out of debt and giving yourself more options. We hope this episode will inspire your own jo...
2020-04-2343 minSmart Money Mamas ShowThe Right Way to Get Out of Debt in 6 Simple Steps#025: How would you feel if you were debt free? Unburdened? Secure? Confident?
Ridding ourselves of consumer debt and learning to live within our means is a powerful thing. It opens up the doors to opportunities we previously didn’t think were possible.
In this episode, Chelsea breaks down 6 simple steps to get your debt paid off the right way. Debt payoff journeys are never easy—they take commitment to keep at it through all the ups and downs of life. But you can do it—and do it with joy. We’re going to cover different...
2020-04-2016 minSmart Money Mamas ShowNavigating Your Family’s Finances with an Autistic Child with Brynne Conroy#024: Trying to navigate the world of personal finances can be challenging with a special needs child. Fortunately, there are resources that can help.
In this episode, Brynne Conroy of Femme Frugality shares her extensive knowledge on how to navigate the world of personal finances with an autistic child. She’ll cover how to help your child get the resources they need, how to budget, plan, and save for expenses associated with a special needs child, how to prepare your child to advocate for themselves when they enter adulthood, and some insight on how to support special needs chi...
2020-04-1644 minSmart Money Mamas ShowFinding My Why: How Smart Money Mamas Came to Be#023: Have you ever wanted to know the full story of how I left my investing career to start Smart Money Mamas? And why helping women embrace their money and afford lives of their dreams is my passion and purpose?
In today’s episode, I’m going to be getting pretty vulnerable with you. While it’s a time for celebration (it’s my birthday!), it's also time I shared with you the backstory of Smart Money Mamas, how it came to life, and my vision for the future. I will discuss my life before starting Smart Money Mamas, ho...
2020-04-1315 minSmart Money Mamas ShowWhat Parents Need to Know About Estate Planning with Heather Satin#022: Thinking about death and estate planning is probably the absolute last thing you feel like doing, right? But here’s the thing—if you want to be sure your wishes are honored after you're gone, you need a plan.
In this episode, Heather Satin of Satin Legal shares her extensive knowledge of estate planning and makes a particularly scary topic seem a little easier to understand. Heather gives us so much valuable information—from the importance of having an estate plan and HIPAA forms in place to choosing guardians for our children and beneficiary designations.
(02:35) Heather...
2020-04-091h 07Smart Money Mamas ShowHow Effective Financial Emergency Planning Can Bring You Calm#021: Are you financially prepared today if something were to happen to you tomorrow? Financial emergency and estate planning often falls into that “important but not urgent” area of our to-do list that gets pushed off time and again.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about effective financial emergency planning so you can feel at peace knowing that your family is taken care of in the event of the unspeakable. I will discuss the different types of insurance most families need, wills and trusts, how to keep all of your financial records organized...
2020-04-0622 minSmart Money Mamas ShowCreating More Freedom in Your Finances While Enjoying the Journey with Kiersten Saunders#020: Do you crave more options and greater freedom in your finances? You’re definitely not the only one. Obtaining financial security can sometimes feel impossible, but if we can learn to identify the emotional roadblocks standing in our way, the journey can be so much smoother—even enjoyable.
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Kiersten Saunders of Rich & Regular, a blog dedicated to the simple goal of providing an honest, informative take on how to improve your life through mastering personal finance. She shares how she and her husband overcame their differing views of money, the steps she t...
2020-04-0247 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Get Started in Real Estate Investing with Live-In Flips with Mindy Jensen#018: Have you ever considered flipping houses? What about living in them, with your kids, through the renovations? I promise, it’s not as crazy as it sounds. And If you’re just getting started in real estate investing, it could actually be a really great option for you.
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Mindy Jensen, community manager of Bigger Pockets, host of the Bigger Pockets Money Podcast, and the author of the book - How to Sell Your Home. Mindy shares how live-in flips work, what it looks like with kids, and how to sell your house...
2020-03-261h 00Smart Money Mamas ShowHow to Start a Profitable Side Hustle#017: Have you thought about starting a side hustle but aren’t sure your idea will make any money? That it might be a giant waste of your time? Until you give yourself permission to explore the idea and get out there and try it, you can’t possibly know. And if you don’t put yourself out there, you’ll never find the perfect side hustle for you—the one that lights you up!
Whether you just want to earn a little extra cash or pursue your dream business by starting it on the side, today’s episode will...
2020-03-2323 minSmart Money Mamas ShowGrowing Wealth as a Kickass Single Mom with Emma Johnson#016: As a single mom, it can seem impossible to build wealth, let alone make enough to support your family, right? The narrative out there for single moms makes us believe that we have to struggle to support our little ones while trying to earn enough to make it by.
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Emma Johnson, founder of Wealthy Single Mommy, the world's largest platform for single moms. Emma shares how she’s empowering moms from all over to break the narrative out there that says it’s next to impossible to build wealth and security as a...
2020-03-1956 minSmart Money Mamas Show5 Essential Investing Tips Every Beginner Needs to Know#015: We’re all taught that we need to invest and prepare ourselves for retirement, right? But how do we do that when the world of investing seems so complicated and hard to navigate? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered!
In this episode, Chelsea covers investing tips for beginners—what all new investors need to know to get started, costly mistakes to avoid, and easy to understand examples of investing and the power of compound interest.
Episode Highlights:
(1:51) Chelsea dives into the main reasons why you should invest
(4:34) Why investing is particula...
2020-03-1619 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow Multiple Streams of Income Can Build Your Wealth with Tiffany Aliche#014: Would you love to have money rolling in each month from more than just your day job? If so, now is the perfect time to start thinking about multiple streams of income. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or not, having more than one income stream is a guaranteed way to grow your wealth and have more flexibility within your finances.
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche, an award-winning teacher of financial education, about how multiple streams of income can provide stability in your life. She also shares some ideas to expand your income streams...
2020-03-1248 minSmart Money Mamas Show3 Benefits of Passive Income & How You Can Get Started#013: Traditionally, we’re taught the way to earn an income is by going to our jobs - trading time for money, right? Well, with passive income, you can earn money without the need for continued work.
In this episode, Chelsea introduces the concept of passive income, discusses how you can get started earning more money on the side of your traditional 9-5, and her best tips to make sure you don’t get overwhelmed in the process.
Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes at https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/13
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2020-03-0919 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Invest Like a Financial Grownup with Bobbi Rebell#012: If investing seems out of reach, you can be certain that you’re not alone. Too often, we’re led to believe that investing has to be an all-or-nothing, one-size-fits-all approach. Today, we want to bring a level of understanding and compassion to a topic that is scary for a lot of moms.
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Bobbi Rebell, a certified financial planner and podcast host, who shares how to get started investing when you’re a beginner and how investing can help you gain long-term financial success.
Looking for more information, mama? Visit th...
2020-03-0551 minSmart Money Mamas ShowOpening Up to Financial Growth#011: At first glance, the idea of financial growth can seem intimidating and a bit like a pipe dream, if we’re being honest. But building wealth is something each and every one of us can do, regardless of where we stand with our finances right now.
In this episode, Chelsea introduces the concept of financial growth, discusses how it’s easier to do than you may think, and shares ways you can start to grow your wealth and make the small changes that lead to big results.
Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes...
2020-03-0210 minSmart Money Mamas Show5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Earn More Money#009: Earning more money means something different to each of us. Most of us are conditioned to think that if we want to make more, we need to work more. And it’s true to some degree, but hustling longer and harder will often lead to burnout if we don’t first address the mindset that has us locked in a place of underearning.
If we want to make more without necessarily working more, we have to first do the mindset work that allows us to earn more per hour of hustle. The work that lets us value our s...
2020-02-2416 minSmart Money Mamas ShowHow to Budget With a Mindset of Abundance#007: Far too often, budgeting is discussed as a way to limit, restrict, or tighten down our spending. Words matter—and these ways of talking and thinking about budgeting are holding us back from having the healthy relationship with money and wealth we want.
But we all have the power to change the way we think. If we can associate budgeting with mindfulness, intention, and joy, we can change the way we feel about it. In this episode, Chelsea shares 5 strategies to help you shift your mindset to budget from a place of abundance and love.
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2020-02-1719 minSmart Money Mamas Show6 Crucial Steps to Make Money Mantras Work for You#005: Money mantras are powerful things - they open us up to a whole new way of seeing the world. But they aren’t magic wishes from a genie. To make them work, we have to commit to changing the habits that will then make our mantra reality.
In this episode, Chelsea talks about how to make mantras work for you, so you can use them to build your own money confidence and find new ways to pursue your goals.
Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes at https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/003
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2020-02-1014 minSmart Money Mamas ShowMotherhood, Money, & the Importance of Community with Angela Rozmyn, Julie Berninger, and Stephonee#003: For most of us, our family is our first money community so we naturally pick up money beliefs from our parents as we’re growing up. As we get older, we often find that we want to develop money beliefs that better serve us individually. Finding a new money community can be tricky, but your people are out there, and having the right money community and support system can be the secret weapon to achieving your biggest financial goals.
In this episode, Chelsea talks with Stephonee from Poorer than You, Angela from Tread Lightly, Retire Early, and Jul...
2020-02-0659 minSmart Money Mamas ShowEmbracing the Power of Money Mindset#001: Having a healthy money mindset is a necessity—cultivating a wealthy money mindset is downright powerful. Our individual money beliefs play into every area of our financial life and getting clear on what those beliefs are and what we’d like them to be can impact our relationship with money in amazing ways.
In this episode, Chelsea introduces the concept of money mindset, how it might be holding you back, and how to start embracing its power to create a healthier relationship with money and build wealth.
Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes...
2020-02-0611 minSmart Money Mamas ShowWelcome to The Smart Money Mamas ShowMeet your new best, money-savvy mom friend.
In this episode, you'll hear more about your host, Chelsea Brennan, and the goal of the Smart Money Mamas Show.
Chelsea is a mom of two and ex-hedge fund investor turned full-time online entrepreneur, focused on helping moms everywhere feel confident with their money and live their best lives. Together, we're going to make money fun, discussing everything from budgeting and debt to investing, career, and entrepreneurship. Not to mention, raising independent, money-savvy kids who - someday - move out of your basement.
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2020-01-2203 min
The Rebel Boss Ladies PodcastHow Chelsea Made $11,000+ from a Spontaneous $19 Product Launch with Chelsea Brennan
Imagine: you come up with the idea for a digital product and create it in just a few days. Then you decide to launch it with just two weeks to plan. When you launch it, it’s wildly successful and you make over $11,000 during your launch week.
That’s every digital product seller’s dream, right?
Today on Rebel Boss Ladies episode 019, we’re talking to Chelsea Brennan of Smart Money Mamas. She’s an online entrepreneur who actually created a product had an incredibly successful launch after just two weeks...
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