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Your Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality104 | Budgeting & Money Mindset Skills Women Entrepreneurs Wish They Knew SoonerGot a question? Send me a text.What if everything you’ve been taught about money — earning, saving, and investing — is only half the story?In this episode, we explore the emotional side of money: the beliefs, patterns, and inner narratives that silently shape your financial reality. Because truthfully, most financial stress isn’t about the numbers — it’s about our relationship with money.Even those who are “financially stable” often experience guilt, fear, and avoidance. Why? Because traditional education taught us how to handle money logically and practically, but never emotionally. In this episode...2025-04-2822 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality103 | Why Financial Freedom Starts with Nervous System Regulation & Money MindsetGot a question? Send me a text.We’re often taught that financial freedom is just a math problem: accumulate X amount of money, and then you’ll finally feel safe, secure, and free. I believe that this entire equation is based on a flawed assumption.Financial freedom isn’t about how much you have. It’s about how you feel about what you have.In this episode we'll discuss:Why chasing “enough” often leads to never feeling satisfiedHow money acts as a mirror for your beliefs around worth and abundanceWhy mindset, not math, de...2025-04-2419 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality102 | 3 Questions That Helped Me Break Free From My Money Blocks, Shift My Money Mindset & BudgetGot a question? Send me a text.Our relationship with money is fundamentally about belief systems, not bank account balances as the financial industry would have us believe.  In this episode, I share 3 powerful questions that helped me transform my own scarcity mindset to one of sufficiency and abundance.You'll learn to identify the money messages from your past, recognize emotional triggers, and adopt new beliefs that align with an abundant life. I also explore viewing money as a neutral tool and simple practices to stay grounded during overwhelming financial moments. This work no...2025-04-2111 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality101 | Struggling with Pricing in Your Online Business? 3 Tips to Set Your Rates with Leslie Tankersley ArboledaGot a question? Send me a text.Ever struggle to confidently price your services? That discomfort when someone questions your rates or hesitating before sending an invoice often stems from a deeper issue—especially for women entrepreneurs.In this conversation with Quantum Human Design Specialist Leslie Tankersley-Arboleda, we explore the connection between feminine energy, self-worth, and pricing strategy. Leslie shares why traditional business approaches may be misaligned with our natural feminine energy of reception and space creation.In this episode we discuss:Why women struggle with pricingFeminine energy and pricing3 key components of...2025-04-1733 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality100 | 100th Episode Celebration🎉: Answering Your Questions About MoneyGot a question? Send me a text.In this special 100th episode, I am celebrating YOU, me and our incredible journey together!  Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m beyond grateful for each and every one of you who has supported the podcast, shared your feedback, and sent in your amazing questions. 🙏💖When I first started this podcast, my goal was simple: to share my voice and knowledge with the world, uncensored and authentic. What I quickly realized, though, was that money was a topic that resonated deeply with so many of you. Some...2025-04-1422 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality99 | Stuck in a Scarcity Mindset? Shift Your Finances with These Budgeting TipsGot a question? Send me a text.In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of scarcity mindset and how it affects our relationship with money. Many people believe that scarcity is about how much money you have, and the truth is, it's about how you feel in your body when you think about your finances. Whether it's underlying anxiety, fear of not having enough, or hesitation to invest in yourself, these feelings are symptoms of an internal struggle that can be transformed.Key Insights:Scarcity vs. Abundance: Scarcity isn’t...2025-04-1017 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality98 | Want Financial Freedom? It Starts with Courageous Money Mindset Shifts (with Sonya Corkery)Got a question? Send me a text.Ever felt that nagging voice inside telling you not to spend money on yourself? On today's podcast I invited Sonya Corkery who is the founder of Clear Plan Consulting and brings a wealth of experience as both a former financial planner and co-owner of a multi-million-dollar electrical business. The heart of our conversation centers on courage – not the absence of fear, and the willingness to take action despite it.  We discuss how this courage applies to investing in yourself, challenging financial advisors who don't support your vision, and teac...2025-04-0748 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality97 | Is Your Scarcity Mindset Connected to Your Spleen Center? A Human Design Approach to Money and SafetyGot a question? Send me a text.Ready to work through your scarcity mindset?  Your money fears may not have as much to do with your bank account as they do with your Human Design.  Have you ever wondered why financial anxiety follows you regardless of your actual financial situation? The answer might lie in your spleen center.Our spleen center in Human Design profoundly influences our relationship with money, potentially keeping us trapped in scarcity thinking even when financially stable. Understanding this connection allows us to transform our financial mindset from fear to trust by...2025-04-0324 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality96 | Avoiding Money Conversations with Your Spouse? 3 Simple Ways to Open the ConversationGot a question? Send me a text.Ever noticed how talking about finances with your partner can turn a loving relationship into a conversation filled with stress, defensiveness, and hurt feelings? Money conversations with your spouse don't have to end in arguments or avoidance - there are simple approaches to transform financial discussions into productive, peaceful conversations.Many couples avoid talking about money due to past experiences, emotional baggage, or differences in money habits. Financial discussions often spark tension, especially when partners have contrasting approaches to spending and saving.Effective money communication requires...2025-03-3119 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality95 | Why Fixing Your Money Mindset Starts with Emotional Regulation—Not Just a BudgetGot a question? Send me a text.Do you feel tightness in your chest when thinking about money?  Are you asking yourself "Why does my money mindset feel like an uphill battle, even after positive affirmations?"In this episode, we dive into the powerful connection between your nervous system and your relationship with money. When you feel tightness in your chest or a knot in your stomach at the thought of finances, it’s a sign that your money beliefs are stored in your body, often shaped by past experiences of scarcity. Key Take...2025-03-2717 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality94 | The Cost of Pressuring Yourself to Make Money (and How to Stop) with Carrie LingenfelterGot a question? Send me a text.Have you been feeling pressured to make money?    Are you working harder but not seeing the results? In this episode, I chat with my dear friend and fellow podcaster Carrie Lingenfelter about how financial pressure can stifle creativity and lead to business paralysis.  Carrie shares how she put so much pressure on herself to grow quickly and make money that it stifled her creativity, turning her heart-centered mindful parenting podcast from a passion project into a stress-inducing obligation In this episode we discuss:Imposter Syndrome & FearE...2025-03-2434 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality93 | Stressed About Money? How Emotional Regulation Can Change EverythingGot a question? Send me a text.Ever wonder why you procrastinate on checking your bank account or feel tight in your chest when setting prices? It’s likely your nervous system stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode around finances. Money avoidance, guilt, and shame aren’t character flaws—they’re automatic nervous system responses. When money feels threatening, your body activates survival mechanisms that influence your financial behavior without you even realizing it. In this episode, I share why this happens with you and money and give you practical tools to help ca...2025-03-2016 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality92 | Why Most Female Entrepreneurs Struggle With Financial Literacy (and How to Change That)Got a question? Send me a text.Are you ready to take control of your money? In this episode, I'm breaking down the basics of financial literacy to help you make more sound financial choices and build a stronger financial future. Whether you’re just starting or looking to level up, I've got you covered! In this episode, we dive deep into the core elements of financial literacy that everyone needs to know. From understanding budgeting and debt management to shifting your mindset around money, I'm here to help you feel confident in making better fin...2025-03-1726 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality91 | CPA vs. Enrolled Agent: What's the Difference? (with Tanya Akimenko)Got a question? Send me a text.Do you feel overwhelmed when it comes to your taxes? In this episode, I sit down with Tanya Akimenko, founder of Golden Apple Agency, to discuss the essentials of taxes, bookkeeping, and how entrepreneurs can develop a healthier relationship with their finances. Tanya, along with her team of finance experts, helps business owners understand taxes, gain financial clarity, and stay audit-ready through smart tax strategies and best practice bookkeeping-empowering them to make better financial decisions for their businesses Key topics mentioned in this episode:...2025-03-1339 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality90 | Struggling to make money decisions? Learn how Human Design can helpGot a question? Send me a text.If traditional financial advice hasn’t worked for you, it might be time to tap into your human design.  In today’s episode, I explore how human design can help you make financial decisions that truly align with your unique energy and intuition. Learn how to use your decision-making authority to take control of your finances, overcome money avoidance, and create lasting financial ease. In this episode I discuss:Human Design and Money: How understanding your human design can help you connect with your intuition and make aligne...2025-03-1021 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality89 | 3 Mindful Practices to Implement with Your MoneyGot a question? Send me a text.If money feels like a constant source of stress or avoidance, it’s time for a shift! Mindfulness can completely transform your relationship with finances, bringing more awareness, peace, and control. In today’s episode, I’m sharing three simple but powerful mindful money practices to help you become more present, intentional, and empowered with your money.✨ Inside the episode, we dive into:✔️ The power of conscious spending and aligning your money with your values ✔️ How to create a supportive money ritual that helps you stay engaged a...2025-03-0622 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality88 | Do Budgets Bore You? 3 Ways to Make Them FUNGot a question? Send me a text.Do you avoid budgeting because it feels tedious, restrictive, or even triggering? Budgeting doesn’t have to be a soul-sucking task. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 creative ways to make budgeting actually fun so you can feel more excited, empowered, and in control of your money—without the stress.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to reframe your mindset around budgeting so it feels freeing, not restrictive ✅ The simple tool I use to track my finances effortlessly ✅ Why celebrating small wins is the key to st...2025-03-0318 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality87 | The 5 Questions You MUST Ask a CPA Before Hiring ThemGot a question? Send me a text.Confused as to what questions to ask when looking for a CPA?  This person plays a crucial role in your financial future, tax planning, and business strategy. So how do you know if you're hiring the right one?  In this episode, I’m sharing the five essential questions to ask before choosing a CPA so you can make an informed and confident decision. In This Episode, You'll Learn:✔️ Why having a CPA can be an investment, not just an expense ✔️ The...2025-02-2724 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality86 | Overwhelmed with QuickBooks? Do this insteadGot a question? Send me a text.Does the thought of using QuickBooks make you cringe?  So many entrepreneurs feel like they should be using it but end up feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and stuck doing nothing instead. In this episode, I’m breaking down a simpler way to manage your money—one that doesn’t require complicated software or hours of bookkeeping each week.In this episode I discuss:✅ Why QuickBooks can feel so overwhelming✅ A simple, effective way to track your income and expenses without the overwhelm✅ How to create...2025-02-2415 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality85 | Disconnected from Your Money? Try This Money Mindset ShiftGot a question? Send me a text.Feeling disconnected and out of control with your finances? It's not just you. Join me as I share my own experiences of struggling with feeling disconnected from my money and the societal norms that often leave women feeling overwhelmed by money matters. In this episode, I share how focusing on curiosity can empower women to take control of their money, explore limiting beliefs, and ultimately create a more confident financial future. In this episode I discuss:• The importance of approaching money with curiosity instead of g...2025-02-2019 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality84 | 5 Powerful Ways to Turn Your Money Fears into Financial ConfidenceGot a question? Send me a text.Does the fear of losing money hold you back from making bold moves in your business? In this episode, I am unpacking why money fears are so common and I'll share the 5 ways I transformed my own relationship with money and now help my clients move from financial fear to empowered decision-making.Learn how past experiences shape your money decisions, why tracking your finances is crucial for clarity, and how to reframe "money mistakes" into valuable lessons.  I dive into why having a safety net matters, and explain w...2025-02-1319 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality83 | 3 Essential Money Tips for Female Entrepreneurs with Lisa Marie Robinson, Fractional CFOGot a question? Send me a text.Are you making these common financial mistakes in your business without even realizing it?  Join me as I interview Lisa Marie, fractional CFO and host of The Cash and Sass Podcast.   This episode explores the importance of understanding your numbers as a female entrepreneur. Key topics covered include:How to develop a healthy relationship with money through gratitude and mindset workThe importance of knowing your numbers and creating financial safety in your businessWhat a Fractional CFO does and how they can help scale your bus...2025-02-0650 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules: Why I changed the name of my podcastGot a question? Send me a text.🎉 Big news—I've changed the name of the podcast! In this quick episode, I'm sharing why I made this shift and what it means for you. While this space has always been about money, business, and self-development, I kept coming back to one core theme: money. The way we think about it, manage it, and use it to create the life we want.This podcast is now fully focused on helping women shift their money mindset, build financial confidence, and create wealth on their own terms.In th...2025-02-0304 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality82 | Avoiding Your Money? 3 Simple Steps for Female Entrepreneurs to Break the CycleGot a question? Send me a text.Are you stuck in the cycle of avoiding your money—ignoring bank statements, putting off financial decisions, or feeling overwhelmed by your finances? You're not alone, and it's not just about willpower—there are deeper reasons behind money avoidance.In this episode, we're diving into why you might be avoiding your finances and, more importantly, how to shift into a place of confidence and control. You'll learn:The real reasons you avoid money (it's not just procrastination)How money avoidance keeps you stuck in stress and g...2025-01-3014 minYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, SpiritualityYour Money, Your Rules | Financial Freedom, Money Management, Abundance Mindset, Budgeting, Spirituality81 | Networking for Introverts: Transforming Social Anxiety into Genuine Connections (with special guest Rob Giardinelli)Got a question? Send me a text.Do you feel drained or overwhelmed at the thought of attending networking events or promoting yourself in social settings?    Do you feel like marketing requires you to be someone you’re not?   Join me as I invited Rob Giardinelli, fellow introvert on the podcast to share how he helps clients turn networking into a genuine, enriching experience instead of a transactional chore. We explore strategies for building deeper relationships, shifting mindsets, and the importance of practicing patience and consistency in networking efforts.In this episode we explore:•...2025-01-2340 min