63: Practice mindful spending and create a budget that aligns with your family’s goals with financial coaches Shana and Vanessa

Becoming Heart Strong

Shanna and Vanessa, master financial coaches, discuss the importance of mindset and organization when it comes to money. They address the shame and fear that often surround personal finances and emphasize the need for empathy and practicality in financial coaching. They recommend separating finances into different accounts to manage expenses better and help people take control of their expenses. They also encourage couples to communicate about their financial backgrounds and work together to create a shared vision for their financial future. Shanna and Vanessa stress the importance of mindful spending and creating a budget that aligns with personal goals. They share strategies for being bougie on a budget and tackling debt and emphasize the importance of planning and setting up savings buckets for different expenses. They also discuss the pitfalls of using credit cards for points and the importance of being intentional with money. They highlight the need for a positive mindset and the ability to see the silver lining in difficult situations. Shana and Vanessa share their journey of building their business debt-free and the importance of being good stewards of money.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

09:39 Creating a Sense of Control with Separate Accounts

30:52 Practicing Mindful Spending and Budgeting

35:14 Tackling Debt: Prioritizing and Paying Off Debts

43:54 Maintaining a Positive Mindset

48:44 Building a Business Debt-Free

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