Dare I say there is a silver lining to divorce? Well, there is. You get a fresh start in so many ways. And your relationship with money is one of these “fresh start opportunities”.
Money is the ultimate tool for designing a new life you love. However, we often act in ways that can sabotage the very life we want to create. Why? Because we are not in touch with our money personality. And if you don’t know yourself, and what motivates you, you will unconsciously make decisions that may not be for your highest good.
When you understand your own “money personality”, your new financial life after divorce will be so much easier! I joined Jessica and T.H. on the Divorce etc… podcast to talk all about the different money personalities and how to identify your own. (Go here for the podcast episode: Divorce and Your Money Personality : exEXPERTS)
And here is an article I wrote for them.
So, what is YOUR money personality? Let’s find out. For starters:
WHY DO YOU WANT MONEY?
Whenever I teach a seminar on money, invariably I ask the audience, “What is the point of having money?” Answers start flying and I throw them on a whiteboard. “Retirement, vacations, money for my kid’s college, pay my mortgage, to have fun, to not be stressed about money, charitable giving, to pay the bills, new car….”
From the specific to the general, there are as many answers as there are people.
How would you answer the question—
WHAT IS THE POINT OF HAVING MONEY?
Or another way:
WHY IS MONEY IMPORTANT TO YOU?
Most responses boil down to one of two answers:
- Money is important so I can do what I want to do.
or
- Money is important so I can feel secure.
If you could only pick one answer, which would it be? Which answer draws you more? Yes, we all want to pick both answers, but which one has a bit more truth for you?……
To read the full article, please go to: Divorce and Identifying Your Money Personality : exEXPERTS
I had a great conversation with Amber Hurdle on the Bombshell Business podcast. From her roots as a poor teenage mom to becoming a successful businesswoman, Amber has had quite the money journey. We shared stories of how we both use money creatively to create a life we love, regardless of how much we actually have. We talked about people’s money personalities and money histories, as well as the importance of using your money for what brings you joy and passion. Listen to two women having a deep conversation on what really matters in life… Enjoy
Podcast host Jen Pestikas of Brave Women at Work, interviewed me on why women feel anxious about money, and how to overcome this stress. We dove into what money fog is, and how money is really a form of life energy. And we talked about living our values in money. We even hit how to escape “golden handcuffs” — when we don’t like our jobs. This is a jammed packed interview that covers our money beliefs, and how to create a nourishing spending plan that literally helps you architect the life you truly want. (And at the beginning, I share how I got into the field of money coaching.) Enjoy it.
Listen in as David Shriner-Cahn and I talk about running your own ship. David loves working with people who have left the corporate world and gone into consulting. This is a huge shift for many professionals, who now have to market, network, and charge for their services. We had a great conversation on why using a personal spending plan is key to figuring out how much you need to charge. And we talked about how paying yourself first is the most important. We also discussed pricing—how do you avoid undercharging? And how do you set and raise your fees while building a sustainable business? And last, we discussed the role of community for business owners. I shared my experiences of how my participation in business groups over the years has been key to my business success. So, if you are self-employed, or thinking of hanging out your own shingle, listen to this episode.
The Shrimp Tank is a podcast “where street smarts and book smarts collide”. Watch a very fun conversation between me and two great guys—Dan Weedin and Craig Swanson. We analyzed their own money personalities. What is underneath Dan’s love of golf equipment, and what about Craig’s love of taking his family on vacation? We also hit how men and women are different. We talked a lot about my tango hobby and spending money on hobbies in general. Their “plead the fifth” section made me laugh hard when they asked about my own guilty pleasures of spending money on tango shoes. And what advice would I give my younger self and what about my own money mistakes?! This is as real as it gets.
When I met Rebecca, she was in her early forties.
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild, and precious life? – Mary Oliver, American Poet
