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Franchising is often associated with fast food, but many of the most profitable opportunities today are outside the restaurant industry. In this episode, Lisa Drennan speaks with franchise consultant Jon Ostenson about how franchising works, how much it costs to start, and how entrepreneurs are using franchises to create long-term wealth and financial freedom.Jon Ostenson is the founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting and a top franchise consultant who has helped hundreds of investors identify franchise opportunities across the United States. He is also the author of the bestselling book Non-Food Franchising and works with over 600 franchise brands helping entrepreneurs step into business ownership.Connect with Jon on LinkedINThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

What if the visibility you are chasing in business is actually hurting you. In this episode, PR expert Lynn Aronberg explains the truth about public relations, earned media, and how entrepreneurs can build real authority without wasting money.Episode HighlightsThe difference between earned media and paid media and why it mattersThe biggest PR scams entrepreneurs fall forWhen it actually makes sense to hire a PR agencyWhy visibility is a long game, not a quick winKey Moments00:00 Introduction and the question of financial freedom01:50 Lynn’s journey from Dolphins cheerleader to PR agency owner04:00 The truth about PR scams and paid media traps07:40 When entrepreneurs should invest in PR09:30 Turning a public divorce into international media exposure14:00 Navigating fear and entrepreneurship after major life changes17:00 The emotional battle entrepreneurs face around money20:00 Why many six figure businesses still feel broke23:00 PR contracts and understanding the long game of visibility26:00 Supporting authors and building visibility through mediaGuest BioLynn Aronberg is the CEO of Lynn Aronberg Public Relations LLC, a full service PR agency with international reach. A former Miami Dolphins cheerleader, she built her career in public relations before launching her own agency at age 30. Lynn represents entrepreneurs, CEOs, and companies seeking national and international media coverage, and she is known for helping clients build credibility through earned media.Resources and LinksConnect with Lynn AronbergEmail: [email protected] you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

What if financial freedom does not start with spreadsheets or budgets, but with your intuition? In this episode, Lisa sits down with intuitive healer and embodiment coach Victoria Nielsen to explore how reconnecting with your inner wisdom can transform your relationship with money.Episode HighlightsWhy financial freedom begins from the inside outThe connection between intuition, self worth, and money decisionsA simple breathwork practice busy moms can use to reset their nervous system in secondsKey Moments00:01 Introduction and the real meaning of financial freedom02:18 What intuition really is and why women lose connection with it04:15 A simple breathwork practice to calm overwhelm06:05 Why your thoughts shape your financial outcomes08:32 How money stories create push pull dynamics with wealth11:36 The emotional roots behind debt and spending habits14:02 Inner child healing and self worth in your money journey16:20 Rituals, somatic release, and transforming money patterns17:53 Recognizing how your body reacts to money triggers20:20 Writing a “Dear Money” letter to uncover hidden beliefs22:14 Feminine cycles, entrepreneurship, and trusting the flow23:17 How to connect with Victoria NielsenGuest BioVictoria Nielsen is an intuitive healer, embodiment coach, and Kundalini Yoga facilitator who helps women reconnect with their inner wisdom and create lives they do not want to escape. Through breathwork, somatic healing, and ancient practices made practical, she empowers women to trust their intuition, release limiting beliefs, and step into bold authenticity.Connect with Victoria NielsenWebsite: victoriamargo.comInstagram: @victoriamargonielsenThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

What if one simple question could completely change how you make money, build confidence, and create financial stability?In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa sits down with Holly Hurd to talk about the power of asking the right questions. Holly shares how women can turn their passions, talents, and everyday skills into income streams that create freedom and stability.If you have ever struggled with inconsistent income, burnout, or feeling like you are doing everything for everyone else, this conversation will shift your perspective.Timestamps00:01 – Welcome to iDateMoney and guest introduction01:00 – The story behind Holly’s book The Life-Changing Power of One Question02:20 – Why women struggle to prioritize themselves03:40 – Letting go of guilt and making self care non negotiable05:10 – How Holly rebuilt her strength after multiple surgeries06:20 – Why community improves women’s health and longevity07:20 – The connection between burnout, health, and profit08:40 – Systems and planning that support successful entrepreneurs11:45 – Serving clients from a full cup12:00 – Managing inconsistent income as a commission based entrepreneur13:20 – Real estate investing and creative cash flow ideas15:10 – The power of diversified income streams17:40 – Simple side hustles that can create immediate income19:00 – Identifying what you love and turning it into a business21:05 – Holly’s first book VentureMom: From Idea to Income in 12 Weeks22:00 – Encouragement for women ready to start a business or side gig22:45 – Where to connect with HollyGuest BioHolly Hurd is the founder of VentureMom, an online platform dedicated to helping women launch businesses based on their passions and talents. A successful entrepreneur who made her mark on Wall Street at just 25 years old, Holly has been recognized as one of Fortune’s People to Watch. She is the author of The Life-Changing Power of One Question and VentureMom: From Idea to Income in 12 Weeks, where she helps women discover how to turn their ideas into income and build meaningful businesses.Resources and LinksHolly Hurd's website: https://venturemom.comThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Divorce can shake everything: your identity, your finances, and your confidence. In this conversation, Lisa Drennon sits down with heart-centered divorce coach Joyce Ayers to talk about rebuilding after divorce, healing your relationship with money, and learning to trust yourself again.They unpack the emotional side of financial decisions, the hidden cost of self-abandonment, and why true financial freedom starts with clarity, responsibility, and self-worth.In this episode:Why money issues and relationship issues are deeply connectedHow unhealthy money dynamics create tension in marriageThe emotional impact of divorce on financial decision-makingWhy stay-at-home moms do contribute financiallyHow self-abandonment shows up in relationships and spendingTimestamps00:00 Intro: Why relationships and money cannot be separated01:33 Meet Joyce Ayers, heart-centered divorce coach02:15 Joyce’s story and how divorce led her to this work04:16 What changed after divorce and reclaiming her energy05:53 Why reading books is not enough without support06:56 Money conversations couples need to have08:50 The value of stay-at-home moms and unseen labor09:54 Scarcity, spending beyond your means, and asking permission13:27 Conscious spending, quality time, and relationship trust15:10 Joyce’s amicable divorce and customized financial agreement18:32 Why financial counsel matters during divorce19:30 Financial literacy, retirement, and long-term planning23:31 When it is the right time to get divorce support26:22 Mindset, nervous system regulation, and monitoring your thoughts29:33 Rebuilding your future and stepping into your zone of genius31:50 Self-abandonment, family patterns, and inherited beliefs34:23 Comparison, self-trust, and money choices37:55 The language you use shapes your future39:16 Quick fixes versus real healing41:15 How to connect with Joyce Ayers42:31 Final takeaway: It’s not how much money you have, it’s what you do with itThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Your relationship with money starts with your relationship with yourself. In this episode of iDateMoney, we explore how your money mindset, financial confidence, and emotional patterns shape your ability to create financial stability.If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating the same financial patterns, struggle to trust yourself with money decisions, or feel stuck despite working hard, this conversation will help you rewrite your money story and rebuild your financial confidence from the inside out.Episode HighlightsWhy your relationship with yourself determines your relationship with moneyThe hidden emotional stories that shape your money mindsetHow unresolved shame and self judgment impact your financial confidenceKey Timestamps00:00 – IntroductionLisa introduces guest Sam Ebbelwhite and the connection between sex, money, relationships, and personal alignment.02:00 – Sam’s personal healing journeyFrom counseling and support groups to energy work and personal transformation.03:30 – What alignment really meansUnderstanding the connection between mind, body, emotions, and money.05:00 – Why personal growth takes timeHow small steps create long term transformation.07:00 – The importance of your relationship with yourselfHow self worth impacts relationships, career choices, and income.09:00 – The stories we carry about moneyHow childhood, culture, and past experiences shape financial behavior.10:00 – Rewriting your money storyWhy awareness is the first step to financial change.12:00 – Facing past mistakes without shameA powerful reflection exercise that can transform your identity.15:00 – Breaking the cycle of self judgmentHow negative self talk sabotages financial confidence.18:00 – Why support systems matter for entrepreneurs20:00 – Challenging the stories you tell yourself22:00 – How to choose the right mentor or coach25:00 – Why emotional decisions lead to financial mistakes27:00 – Knowing when someone is not the right client or coach29:30 – How to connect with SamGuest BioSam Ebbelwhite is a somatic sexologist, kinesiologist, and relationship coach who helps individuals and couples reconnect with their bodies, rebuild trust, and rediscover intimacy and authentic self expression.Her work focuses on emotional healing, nervous system safety, and helping people release the stories that keep them stuck in unhealthy patterns in relationships, sexuality, and personal growth.Through her programs and coaching, Sam helps clients rebuild their relationship with themselves so they can create healthier relationships with others.Connect with Sam: www.samebblewhite.com.auInstagram: @@samebblewhitessThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVORemember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸

What if losing your job at 63 became the moment that changed your financial future forever?In this episode of the iDateMoney podcast, Lisa Drennon sits down with David Nassif, who went from nearly broke at 63 to achieving financial freedom and a seven-figure portfolio by age 69 using a simple one-page wealth strategy.What You Will LearnWhy making good money does not automatically create wealthThe danger of living at your full means even without debtHow shiny objects derail your financial plan and investment strategyThe simple diversification strategy that protects your retirement accountWhy financial freedom comes from systems, not incomeHow a one page wealth compass creates clarity and confidence with moneyWhy it is never too late to start building wealthKey Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the One Page Wealth Compass01:15 David’s story: fired at 63 after 18 years02:15 Facing the fear of telling his wife they might be broke by 6503:00 Starting over with a commission based business04:20 The rejection phase and building resilience05:00 Why making more money does not solve the wealth problem06:20 The turning point that led David to study investing07:30 Distilling 21 books and financial podcasts into a simple plan08:30 Becoming financially independent by age 6909:30 Why it is never too late to start building wealth11:00 The danger of shiny objects and financial distractions12:40 The power of having a financial plan and money system14:30 Building income through sales and mastering communication16:00 Creating a one page wealth compass for investing and business18:00 The diversification strategy that protects your investments19:00 David’s new book and how the compass works20:00 How to download the free One Page Wealth CompassGuest BioDavid Nassif is an author, entrepreneur, and financial educator who achieved financial independence after being fired at age 63. After studying investing and personal finance intensely, he created the One Page Wealth Compass, a simple system designed to help people build financial freedom through diversification and disciplined investing.Resources and LinksGet Your Free Wealth CompassThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO todayRemember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Most people work hard and still feel broke. The problem is not income. It is the lack of a clear money system.In this episode, Lisa Drennon shares how “dating your money” each week can transform your finances, eliminate debt, and build true wealth. She also explains why financial literacy must start with children through her book LionPhin’s Money Adventure: Discover The Magic Of Saving, Spending, & SharingEpisode HighlightsWhy most entrepreneurs make money but still feel brokeThe concept of “dating your money” every weekWhy paying yourself first must be non-negotiableThe Save, Spend, Share framework for kids and adultsHow Lisa paid off $100,000 in debt in six monthsThe money mindset blocks that keep entrepreneurs stuckWhy financial systems matter more than hustleHow mompreneurs can separate business and personal financesKey TakeawaysWealth starts with clarity about where your money goesYour income needs a map and a systemPaying yourself first changes everythingFinancial education should begin in childhoodThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney!® 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Have you ever been on a sales call, felt completely aligned with the person or program, and then the moment the price was revealed, your stomach tightened, and the words came out automatically: “I can’t afford it.”It’s one of the most common phrases people say when faced with investing in themselves. But what if that statement isn’t actually about money at all?In this episode, Lisa Drennon unpacks a powerful realization she had after four recent sales calls where every potential client said the exact same thing: they couldn’t afford the investment.But instead of taking that statement at face value, Lisa began asking a deeper question.What if “I can’t afford it” is actually a protective response from the nervous system rather than a true reflection of someone’s financial situation?When we’re faced with a big decision, especially one involving money, our brain and body can react with fear, stress, and uncertainty. That response can make us shut down opportunities that might actually help us grow.In this episode, Lisa breaks down the three hidden lies behind the phrase “I can’t afford it” and explains why people often find ways to pay for things when the need feels urgent, aligned, or certain.You’ll learn why the real objection is rarely money — it’s usually a lack of certainty, discomfort around making the decision, or a nervous system that feels overwhelmed by the possibility of change.Lisa also shares the powerful lesson she learned from these sales conversations: when people don’t fully acknowledge the pain of their current situation, they often can’t see the true value of the solution in front of them.If you’re a divorced or single mompreneur who feels like money keeps slipping through your fingers no matter how hard you work, Lisa also shares how her 90-day Wealth Accelerator program helps women install a simple financial system that reduces stress, builds savings, and creates real financial confidence. Explore whether this program is a good fit for you: Wealth AcceleratorBecause true financial freedom isn’t about how much money you make, It’s about understanding how to make your money work for you.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

What if the reason you’re stuck financially isn’t about math but about avoidance? In this episode, Lisa shares a powerful personal story about hip pain and how it revealed a deeper truth about the way we treat money. If you’ve been avoiding your bank account, living on credit cards, or feeling anxious every time you think about your finances, this episode will help you lean in instead of pulling away.⏱ Timestamps00:09 – The Theragun Story: Avoiding the PainHip pain revealed a powerful lesson about control, discomfort, and healing.01:00 – The Money ParallelWhy we avoid looking at our finances when they feel overwhelming, and how that avoidance keeps us stuck.02:00 – The Credit Card CycleLiving on credit, not knowing your numbers, and playing the “where did my money go?” game.02:18 – The Smell of Money & Money Awareness ChallengeHow weekly reset calls and daily “cash flow quickies” help you rebuild your relationship with money.04:13 – Step 1: Daily Money GratitudeWhy gratitude shifts you from fear to awareness.05:00 – Step 2: Create a Money MapTrack income, expenses, debt, assets, and net worth. Why knowing your numbers turns fear into neutral data.06:44 – Step 3: Pay Yourself FirstStop saving “what’s left.” Build your emergency fund and create intentional money buckets.07:30 – Money Buckets & High-Yield SavingsUsing designated accounts to reduce emotional spending.08:30 – Rewrite Your Money StoryHow your past beliefs shape your current financial reality and how to change them.09:05 – The Psychology of WealthWhy mindset, not income, determines whether you keep money. Worthiness, healing, and breaking the debt cycle.09:50 – Final Message: Lean InOn the other side of financial discomfort is peace, clarity, overflow, and true wealth.Key TakeawaysAvoidance keeps you stuck financially.Gratitude reduces money anxiety.Clarity creates confidence.Paying yourself first builds safety and stability.Wealth is mindset + math.You are capable, and deserving of financial peace.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney®! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸⚠️ Results Disclaimer: Results and examples shared in this video are based on specific experiences and are for educational purposes only. Achieving similar outcomes requires time, effort, and consistency. Individual results will vary depending on your niche, dedication, and external factors. This content does not constitute professional, financial, or legal advice.

How to Build a $10,000 Emergency Fund Fast, Even If You Feel BrokeYou do not feel anxious about money because of your income. You feel anxious because you do not have a buffer. In this episode, I show you how to find your first $1,000 in seven days and start your $10,000 emergency fund sprint without spreadsheets, shame, or overwhelm.What You’ll Learn:Why saving six months of expenses feels paralyzingThe real reason you still feel broke, even on a solid incomeHow to calculate your true “needs only” monthly numberWhy $1,000 changes your nervous system fastThe 7 Day Money Awareness Challenge that routinely uncovers $500 or moreHow to redirect money without feeling restrictedWhere to open a high yield emergency fund accountHow to stop feeling guilty when you use your emergency savingsKey Steps From This Episode:Open your Money Map and calculate needs only expensesStart with $1,000 in seven daysOpen a high yield savings accountComplete the 7 Day Money Awareness ChallengeRedirect, do not restrictBuild toward $10,000 with weekly clarityThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Every time the market gets shaky, the same fear rears its head. Should I sell everything? Should I stop investing? In this episode, Lisa breaks down why retirement anxiety is not an investment problem. It’s a structural problem. And how to calm your nervous system so you can make confident money decisions, even when headlines feel loud.What You’ll Learn in This Episode• Why fear, not ignorance, drives most investing decisions• How constant exposure to panic-based narratives fuels money anxiety• Why structure matters more than market timing• How to give your money a job so your brain can relax• What volatility means at different life stages• Why emotional safety is critical to retirement success• How automated investing builds long-term wealth without stress• The simplest ways to start or strengthen retirement savings todayKey TakeawayMarkets reward discipline and time. Not emotional reactions. When your money has structure, you stop panicking and start trusting yourself.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Tax season is not a surprise. Same date, same rules, same stress. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the simple system that removes tax panic, pays you first, and lets your money earn interest while you wait.What You Will LearnWhy taxes are not a math problem. They are a relationship with money problemHow one simple money map replaces spreadsheets, stress, and scramblingThe five core accounts every business owner needsHow to pay yourself first, set aside taxes, and still have profitWhy online savings accounts change everything for tax seasonHow to turn tax time into a self-given refundKey Topics CoveredCreating one document that organizes business and personal financesAllocating income using clear money bucketsWeekly money dates that eliminate fear and confusionPaying yourself first as the CEOLetting your tax money earn interest instead of sitting idleResources MentionedMompreneurs Money MapJoin The Smell of Money community and Money Awareness Challenge. This is where you change your relationship with money and build real financial stability.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving..Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

It's time to "flip the script' and develop a healthy relationship with money. In this episode, we flip the script on emotional spending, scarcity, and safety with money. And show you how the same tools that heal relationships can transform your finances.Money decisions are emotional, not logical. In this conversation, Lisa sits down with couples therapist Dr. Dan Sneider to explore how scarcity, fear, and emotional patterns shape our spending habits. You will learn practical grounding tools, communication shifts, and mindset reframes to help you feel safe, confident, and present with money. This episode is about stopping the guilt, slowing the impulse, and using money as a tool for connection instead of stress.Key Topics:Why money is always emotional, even when we think we are being logicalHow childhood money stories create scarcity and fear in adulthoodEmotional spending, impulse buying, and the guilt hangoverGrounding through the five senses to interrupt reactive money decisionsHow couples can talk about money without criticism or defensivenessTeaching kids healthy money habits without fear or rigidityUsing presence instead of spending to create connection with your childrenReframing money as a tool for safety, pleasure, and practicalityTimestamps00:01 Why interruptions happen and how to use them for your benefit01:57 Dr. Dan’s childhood money story and scarcity conditioning04:28 Why money decisions are emotional, not logical06:09 More money does not solve money problems07:03 Fear, safety, and how money shows up in relationships08:58 I language vs you language in money conversations10:59 Emotional spending, guilt, and impulse patterns12:21 Grounding through the five senses before spending13:20 Parenting, presence, and avoiding overproviding16:41 Breaking inherited money stories for the next generation19:45 Fantasy vs reality in spending and addiction patterns22:15 How Dr. Dan works with couples and individuals24:27 Final reflections on presence, money, and choiceGuest BioDr. Dan Sneider is a couples and individual therapist based in Asheville, North Carolina. He helps individuals and couples move from conflict to lasting connection using proven communication and grounding techniques. Dr. Dan is the creator of The Intimacy Shift, a 12-week live program designed to build emotional safety, intimacy, and healthy conversations around topics like money, parenting, and connection.Connect with Dan:Website and free download: https://www.intimacyshift.comProgram: The Intimacy Shift 12-Week Live Experience🗝️🌬️💖💰Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If the idea of hiring a Cash Flow Strategist makes your chest tighten, that fear is not a red flag. It is data telling you exactly where your money story needs support.Episode HighlightsWhy fear of being seen with your money keeps women stuck in chaosHow instability can feel safer than steady incomeThe truth about money problems. They are not moral failuresWhy mentorship feels heavy before it feels freeingHow your relationship with money affects how clients invest in youWhat happens when you stop winging it and start trusting yourselfHow to find hidden money leaks and create predictable cash flowWhy confidence, not control, is the real transformationKey Moments00:05 Fear of hiring support is data, not a red flag01:10 The fear of stability and why chaos feels normal02:27 Why clarity feels scary before it feels freeing04:41 Becoming the woman who feels safe and confident with money07:59 What working with Lisa actually looks like11:05 Letting money work for you instead of working harder14:48 Why it is time to put yourself front and centerThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa LilyAbout the HostLisa Drennon is a Cashflow Strategist and the founder of iDateMoney. She helps women turn money chaos into calm by building simple systems that create stability, confidence, and trust without shame, restrictive budgets, or complicated spreadsheets.

In this episode, Lisa Drennon and Eilish O'Rourke explore the profound connection between money mindset, emotional wellness, and energy healing through Reiki. Eilish shares her personal journey from anxiety to mindfulness, emphasizing the importance of self-love and gratitude in achieving financial peace. The conversation delves into how Reiki can help individuals manage their emotions, improve relationships, and create a positive mindset that attracts abundance. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their own healing journeys and recognize the power of their thoughts in shaping their realities.TakeawaysThe thoughts we have control how much money we have.Reiki can help balance the body and promote peace.Mindfulness and Reiki can accelerate personal growth.Gratitude can shift your perspective and improve your mood.It's important to manage your relationship with external circumstances.Crying and processing emotions is a healthy part of healing.Reiki can be done distantly, transcending time and space.What you focus on grows, so focus on gratitude.Self-love is essential for personal and financial success.You are your best investment; prioritize your well-being.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Money Mindset and Reiki Healing01:44 Eilish's Journey: From Anxiety to Mindfulness05:23 Understanding Reiki: The Energy of Healing09:47 Using Reiki for Financial and Relationship Peace14:11 Navigating Emotions: The Role of Compassion and Mindfulness19:23 The Power of Gratitude in Daily Life25:54 Connecting with Eilish: How to Access Reiki SessionsThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney® 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you have ever told yourself, “When I get more money, then I’ll save, invest, or feel safe,” this episode is for you. Today, Lisa dismantles one of the most expensive lies women believe about money and shows why clarity, not income, creates stability.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why “when I get more money” is really about fear, not financesHow delaying money decisions feels responsible but keeps you stuckWhy money never behaves differently just because there is more of itThe connection between money, trust, and your nervous systemWhy money management is a relationship problem, not a math problemThree steps you can take right now to build confidence and stabilityThe Three Steps Covered:Give every dollar a job. Not a budget, a purpose.Start dating your money weekly to build trust and awareness.Move money, even if it is small. Action creates confidence.Key Takeaway:More money does not fix confusion, fear, or instability. Your thoughts, your plan, and your relationship with money determine how safe and confident you feel, no matter the number.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Restrictive budgeting didn’t give me discipline. It gave me guilt, fear, and $100,000 of hidden debt. In this episode, I share the truth about why control-based budgets destroy confidence and how clarity is what finally created financial freedom.What You’ll LearnWhy restrictive budgets trigger rebellion, avoidance, and overspendingHow guilt keeps you stuck in financial instabilityThe emotional cost of hiding purchases and avoiding your numbersWhy confidence with money comes from clarity, not controlHow to build stability without spreadsheets, shame, or restrictionEpisode BreakdownWhy “good budgeting” made me feel like I was failingHow fear and guilt led to hiding purchasesThe moment I realized restriction was the problemWhat actually helped me pay off $100K of debtThe shift from control to clarity that changed everythingWho This Episode Is ForDivorced mompreneurs who make money but still feel anxious, guilty, or unstable. Women who want financial freedom, but also want to feel safe and confident with money.Key TakeawayYou are not bad with money. You were handed a system that ignored your nervous system. Stability comes from clarity, not restriction.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Do you hesitate before buying groceries, clothes for your kids, or something small for yourself, even when you can afford it? This episode explains why budgeting feels heavy, why spending feels emotional, and how to create a system that lets you spend without guilt while feeling safe, stable, and in control.What You’ll LearnWhy money guilt is not a spending problem. It is a safety problemWhy traditional budgeting creates restriction, rebellion, and burnoutHow to reframe a budget into a spending permission systemThe three requirements for guilt free spendingHow to separate survival money from choice moneyWhy fun money regulates your nervous system and builds confidenceHow to build trust with money even when income is inconsistentA simple weekly reset to create calm cash flowKey Topics CoveredWhy fear gets louder after divorce and how it impacts spendingHow giving every dollar a job reduces anxietyWhy consistency matters more than perfectionHow to stop second guessing every money decisionResources and LinksCalm Cash Flow Workshop. January 7 at 3 p.m. Eastern join here: Calm Cash Flow WorkshopThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Budgeting does not hurt because you are bad with money. It hurts because it was taught to punish you. In this episode, Lisa breaks down why traditional budgets trigger guilt, restriction, and avoidance and how to replace them with a conscious spending plan that actually works.What You Will LearnWhy budgeting feels restrictive and emotionally painfulThe three reasons budgets fail and how to fix each oneHow to shift from restriction to priorities with your moneyWhy paying yourself first is non negotiable in businessHow to stop using your budget as a report cardThe power of building in guilt free fun moneyHow awareness, not avoidance, multiplies moneyKey Moments00:01 Why budgeting hurts more than it helps02:27 Why most people always feel broke05:25 Defining what “enough money” actually means06:30 Budgeting from priorities instead of punishment07:52 Paying yourself first in business09:55 Creating guilt free fun money11:33 Why entrepreneurs underprice programs and retreats14:38 The seven day conscious spending challenge16:00 When budgeting finally stops hurtingJoin the Calm Cashflow Workshop todayThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

What if one unexpected medical emergency wiped out years of saving, not because you were reckless, but because you thought you were being smart. In this episode, Lisa breaks down why skipping health insurance is one of the most dangerous cash flow decisions you can make, and how to protect yourself without fear or confusion.What You Will LearnThe real cash flow cost of going uninsuredWhy “I can’t afford health insurance” is a dangerous mythA real client story that shows a $17,000 difference from one decisionHow insurance actually protects your savings, credit, and futureWhy confusing plans cause people to overpay or avoid coverageWhat to look for in coverage so you are protected when it mattersEpisode Breakdown00:01 Why one bad day can destroy years of saving00:38 The Calm Cash Flow Workshop invitation05:11 Alex’s real-life wake-up call06:53 Insured vs uninsured. A $17,000 difference09:19 Why praying it away is not a plan10:37 The real purpose of insurance12:58 How confusing plans cause financial harm15:04 How cash flow confidence creates stabilityKey TakeawayInsurance is not about fear. It is about strategy. One unexpected emergency should not erase everything you have worked so hard to build. Cash flow confidence comes from planning for risk before it shows up.Resources and LinksRegister for the Cash Flow Confidence Workshop for $37 Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you make good money but still feel broke, confused, or guilty every time you spend, this episode is for you. Lisa Drennon explains why income alone will never create financial security, why high income does not equal security and how to finally feel confident with your money decisions, and what actually builds confidence, stability, and peace of mind after divorce.What You Will LearnWhy earning more does not fix money stressThe real reason women feel guilty and fearful around spendingHow to shift from income focused to behavior focused money decisionsSimple ways to create stability, even with inconsistent incomeHow to start trusting yourself with money agaiBook your Profit Hour Call today: Find $500+Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

You’re working late, juggling kids and clients, building a business from grit and lukewarm coffee. But the silent money leaks draining your income are hiding in plain sight. Today, we uncover the five credit card mistakes keeping mompreneurs in debt and show you how to break free with clarity and confidence.Episode HighlightsWhy mixing personal and business spending destroys clarity and profitsThe minimum payment trap that quietly costs thousandsHow rewards points trick you into overspendingThe truth about credit utilization and how to protect your scoreWhy closing old cards damages your credit historyHow these mistakes create fear, instability, confusion, and loss of confidenceThe simple shifts to reclaim control, stability, and financial freedomThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Open your business checking account with NOVO Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you make good money but still feel broke, this episode shows you exactly why. We dig into the psychology that keeps you stuck in fear, guilt, and overspending so you can finally feel safe, steady, and in control with your money.Episode HighlightsWhy you still feel broke even as income risesThe emotional cycle behind overspending and guiltHow your nervous system drives your money behaviorsWhy more income doesn’t create stabilityThe survival money story many divorced mompreneurs carryHow to break the cycle and create real financial clarityThe simple spending shift that brings immediate reliefWhy giving every dollar a job changes everythingTimestamps00:01 Why high earners still feel broke00:35 The stories you believe about money01:10 The “I deserve this” spending cycle02:27 Why budgets fail: going through the motions03:35 Nervous system safety and money04:30 Why you keep repeating the same pattern05:35 Survival mode money stories from childhood06:01 Rewriting your money story06:45 Are you buying relief instead of what you need07:35 Why simple planning shifts your entire spending pattern08:19 Training your brain to feel safe with money09:14 Buying calm, not chaos09:35 Survival spending and shiny objects10:10 Why making more money doesn't fix instability10:45 Debt isn’t the enemy. Lack of clarity is11:36 How the Money Multiplier System creates stability12:20 Invitation to join The Smell of MoneyThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you’re constantly borrowing from buckets, shuffling money around, and feeling like you’re failing with money no matter how much you earn, this episode will change everything. You’re not bad with money. You’re missing a stabilizing system that finally makes you feel safe.Episode Highlights:Why high earners still feel brokeThe real reason you keep borrowing from savings and tax bucketsThe emotional toll of constant money shufflingThe root cause behind “just making ends meet”How to build a simple money bucket system that holds, even with fluctuating incomeWhy your nervous system can’t feel safe without structureThe essential first steps of the Money Multiplier SystemHow to assign every dollar a job and stop reacting to moneyWhat happens emotionally and financially when bucket borrowing endsTimestamps:00:00 The moment you realize you’re working hard but barely breathing financially01:20 Why you’re not failing with money02:10 The divorced mompreneur money pattern03:15 The trap of “I’ll just make more money”04:30 The real reason income feels unpredictable06:00 Borrowing from buckets: symptom, not the cause07:20 The emotional burden: guilt, shame, fear09:00 The stabilizing Money Multiplier framework10:20 Assigning every dollar a job12:00 Paying yourself first and fixing fluctuating income13:30 Building safety through structure15:00 What changes when you stop bucket borrowing16:00 Why The Smell of Money is the system that finally worksThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

You’re earning good money, yet your account balance keeps surprising you. Today I’m breaking down the hidden spending that drains your financial stability and the personal story that forced me to confront my own money leaks.Episode Highlights• The day I realized my “small” expenses were costing me thousands• Why hidden spending patterns create guilt, confusion, and instability• The three biggest red flags in every divorced mompreneur’s budget• How to find the recurring charges you’ve stopped noticing• Simple methods to track spending without spreadsheets• How emotional spending ties directly to fear and stress• The first step to creating a spending system that pays youThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Ready to match your Profit & Loss Statement to your bank account...in this episode Lisa Drennon's shares the exact steps to make profit without fear, shame, or spreadsheets.You can make six figures and still feel broke. It’s not about how much you earn, it’s about how you manage what you have. Highlights:Why high income doesn’t always mean financial peaceThe biggest mistakes divorced women make with money and how to fix themThe method that creates stability and confidenceHow to stop feeling guilty about spendingThe mindset shift that builds trust in your financial decisionsResources mentioned in the show:Open your Novo business checking account:https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=LisaOpen your Axos business savings account:https://www.axosbank.com/logout?status=activeThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Every time you get ahead, a “family emergency” pulls you straight back to zero. In this episode Lisa shows single moms how to build a bulletproof money mindset, set family money boundaries, and stop overspending with a conscious spending challenge that actually works.Episode HighlightsThe repeating “family ATM” pattern and why it isn’t just bad luckThe 4 psychological triggers: Guilt Gauntlet, Obligation Trap, Crisis Currency, Scarcity EchoFrom savior to steward: the mindset shift that protects your bank accountThree steps to rebuild your money mindset and stop overspendingBoundary scripts that are kind, clear, and firmThe gifting rule that ends resentment and protects relationshipsHow the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge finds $500 in a weekTimestamps0:00 Cold open: why emergencies keep resetting your progress2:24 Exposing the psychology behind family money sabotage4:42 Trigger 1: The Guilt Gauntlet6:43 Trigger 2: The Obligation Trap8:41 Trigger 3: Crisis Currency12:47 Trigger 4: The Scarcity Echo16:25 Step 1: Identify scripts and rewrite your money story21:12 Step 2: Reframe from family savior to financial steward21:56 Step 3: Boundaries with compassion and clarity26:23 The gifting rule and how to use it28:36 What happens after you say no: the extinction burst30:45 Recap and your next decision31:24 CTA and share with a single mom who needs thisThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

In this episode, Lisa Drennon discusses how to enjoy the holiday season without overspending. She shares her personal journey of creating a budget that allows for joy and peace during the holidays, emphasizing that financial stress can detract from the holiday spirit. Lisa provides practical tips for conscious spending, including creating a spending system, sticking to a list, and focusing on meaningful gifts rather than expensive ones. She encourages listeners to shift their perspective on holiday spending and offers tools to help achieve financial clarity and confidence.TakeawaysThe holiday season can be enjoyed without overspending.Creating a budget can lead to a peaceful holiday experience.Overspending does not equate to generosity.A written spending plan provides freedom and control.Meaningful gifts can be more valuable than expensive ones.Setting a spending limit helps track expenses and reduce guilt.Focusing on peace rather than pressure is essential during the holidays.Kids value relationships over material gifts.Financial clarity can lead to a more joyful holiday season.Saving money during the holidays is about creating freedom, not cutting joy.Chapters 00:00Embracing a Joyful Holiday Season Without Overspending02:36Creating a Conscious Spending System05:10Finding Meaning in Gifts and Experiences07:43Transforming Relationships Through Budgeting09:20Building Financial Confidence After DivorceThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you’re tired of feeling like there’s never enough money no matter how much you make this episode is your reset. The simple money shift I teach today is what helps divorced mompreneurs finally get paid every month with clarity and confidence.Highlights:The truth about why combining business and personal money keeps your income stuckThree hidden mistakes that block your business growthHow to set up a simple 3-account system that organizes your cash flowThe exact percentages to use for taxes, profit, and your paycheckWhy clarity with your money instantly increases confidenceHow to create weekly “money dates” to keep cash flowing and stress lowNovo business checking: Open Your Business Checking TodayAxos business savings account: Set aside taxesBask personal savings account: High yield interest rateSchedule a 10-minute hot seat coaching call: Solve one money problemIf you’re ready to stop the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and finally pay yourself with peace and profit, join The Smell of Money. Inside, you’ll get the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge and learn how to separate business and personal money for good.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

What if the scent in your room could change the numbers in your bank account? In this episode, Lisa Drennon shares how essential oils helped her rewire her money mindset, stop panic spending, and rebuild financial stability after debt and emotional burnout.Highlights:How financial anxiety silently drives emotional spendingThe surprising role scent plays in your money mindsetLisa’s 3 essential oils for calm, clarity, and confidenceHow she paid off $100,000 in six monthsThe simple spending system that builds lasting stabilityWhy your nervous system—not your income—determines financial securityHow to start your own 7-Day Conscious Spending ChallengeTimestamps:00:00 The scent that changed everything02:00 How Lisa fell into $100K of hidden debt06:00 Peppermint for clarity and decision-making08:00 Bergamot for financial peace and confidence13:00 The missing money bucket: fun money15:00 How emotional safety fuels financial security18:00 Start your 7-Day Conscious Spending ChallengeResources & Links:Join The Smell of Money and get immediate access to the 7-day Conscious Spending Challenge: The Smell of MoneyGet the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge tracker Shop Lisa’s recommended essential oils (affiliate link)Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

If you’ve ever felt stuck in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or wondering where all your money goes, this episode will change everything. Discover the one simple budgeting habit that can completely transform your finances without restriction, stress, or confusion.In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why most people stay trapped in debt even when they’re “budgeting”The one five-minute daily habit that gives you total control of your moneyHow Kate paid off $35,000 of debt in six months using this exact systemWhy awareness, not income, is the foundation of financial freedomHow to uncover hundreds or even thousands of “hidden dollars” each monthKey Timestamps:00:01 – The budgeting myth that keeps you broke01:16 – The real definition of “The Smell of Money”03:01 – Lisa’s personal story: from debt to financial freedom07:30 – The awareness gap: why most budgets fail09:38 – How tracking changed everything11:59 – Your 3 simple steps to start today14:09 – The challenge that will change your money storyJoin the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge: https://idatemoney.com/the-smell-of-moneyDownload your Free Daily Tracking Sheet inside the challengeThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Financial stability isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s for anyone ready to put a simple plan in place and finally feel confident about money.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why budgeting isn’t restrictive—it’s freedom in disguiseHow to build an emergency fund starting with just $500The snowball method Lisa used to pay off $100K in debtHow to start investing with as little as $100The importance of diversifying your income streamsWhy retirement planning starts now (not later)Insurance essentials most entrepreneurs overlookHow to build financial literacy without overwhelmThe power of monthly financial reviewsHow to rewrite your money story for lasting stabilitySummary for podcast apps:In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon shares 10 proven strategies to create financial stability and rewrite your money story. From budgeting and debt payoff to investing, retirement planning, and mindset shifts, you’ll learn how to move from fear and guilt into clarity, stability, and confidence with money.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join.

Want to keep your money and your peace. Start by falling in love with yourself, then choose love that won’t bankrupt your energy or your bank account.Episode highlightsThe hidden cost of external validation and how it leaks cash flowThe 3-question first-date filter: Safety, Spirituality, SobrietySpotting codependency and narcissism on date oneWhy “If you’re trying to make it work, it’s not working”How healthy relationships help you keep money, not just make itTrue wealth: the definition successful families actually usePractical boundaries for entrepreneurs and mompreneurs who are scaling without burning outChapters 00:00 Welcome and mission: fall in love with money like a partner03:00 Chaya’s story: success outside, silent sickness inside06:45 The 3 S’s: safety, spirituality, sobriety10:20 Should I stay or go. the hard truth12:30 Personal empowerment that protects your profits16:45 Balance for mompreneurs: health, joy, and sustainable scale19:20 What true wealth really means20:36 Where to connect with ChayaGuestChaya Garcia, Epic Love Expert, keynote speaker, and founder of the Love Lighter Movement. She helps successful, spiritual single women identify red flags fast and attract relationships that create safety, clarity, and lifelong joy.Connect with Chaya: On Instagram: @EpicLoveExpertBook a call with Chaya: connectwithkhaya.comThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸If today’s conversation sparked an aha moment or gave you a new perspective on your relationship with money, we’d love to hear from you! Your journey to financial empowerment starts here.✨ Here’s your next step:Take the Money Archetype Quiz to discover your unique money personality and gain clarity on how to manage and grow your wealth. It’s a game-changer!👉 Meet Your Money Archetype📲 Stay ConnectedJoin our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign SoulsFollow me on Instagram for daily money tips and inspiration!💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingWhat resonated most with you from today’s episode? Share your thoughts by leaving a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Star Review & share the podcast with all of your entrepreneur friends who are ready to find #truewealth!Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Before you can multiply money, you have to see it. In this episode, Lisa shares how one week of radical awareness revealed the hidden leaks and hidden power in her finances—and how you can do the same.Highlights:Why awareness is the first step to wealth confidenceThe rules of the 7-Day Money Tracking ChallengeReal-life examples of hidden money leaksHow small daily habits secretly drain your accountThe surprising mindset shift that creates clarity and confidenceKey Timestamps (approx):00:01 – The moment I realized awareness was missing02:22 – The challenge that changed everything07:12 – The subscription surprise09:21 – How tracking changed my habits in real time11:47 – 3 lessons from one week of awarenessResources & Links:Download the free 7-Day Spending TrackerOne week, every dollar tracked. What I discovered shocked me—and it will surprise you too. In this episode, I share the 7-Day Money Tracking Challenge that revealed hidden leaks, cut financial stress, and gave me the clarity to take control.Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸If today’s conversation sparked an aha moment or gave you a new perspective on your relationship with money, we’d love to hear from you! Your journey to financial empowerment starts here.✨ Here’s your next step:Take the Money Archetype Quiz to discover your unique money personality and gain clarity on how to manage and grow your wealth. It’s a game-changer!👉 Meet Your Money Archetype📲 Stay ConnectedJoin our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign SoulsFollow me on Instagram for daily money tips and inspiration!💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingWhat resonated most with you from today’s episode? Share your thoughts by leaving a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Star Review & share the podcast with all of your entrepreneur friends who are ready to find #truewealth!Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Lisa Drennon unpacks the core financial habits that help women build wealth with confidence: create a simple financial plan, give every dollar a job, pay yourself first, and practice mindful spending. Through relatable stories and practical steps, you’ll shift your money mindset and make progress toward financial freedom—without a restrictive budget.Key TakeawaysHabits separate wealth-builders from strugglers.A clear, values-based financial plan guides decisions.Assign every dollar a job to control spending.Pay yourself first to stay financially healthy.Use the Seven-Day Rule for mindful spending.Small, consistent shifts compound over time.Enjoy life and save—both can be true.Prioritize your pay before expenses.Choose a spending plan, not punishment budgeting.Reallocate funds to speed up your goals.Quote“Pay yourself first, always.”Chapters00:00 Intro to Financial Habits01:21 The Importance of a Financial Plan03:09 Giving Every Dollar a Job04:51 Paying Yourself First06:07 The Seven-Day Rule & Mindful SpendingThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸If today’s conversation sparked an aha moment or gave you a new perspective on your relationship with money, we’d love to hear from you! Your journey to financial empowerment starts here.✨ Here’s your next step:Take the Money Archetype Quiz to discover your unique money personality and gain clarity on how to manage and grow your wealth. It’s a game-changer!👉 Meet Your Money Archetype📲 Stay ConnectedJoin our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign SoulsFollow me on Instagram for daily money tips and inspiration!💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingWhat resonated most with you from today’s episode? Share your thoughts by leaving a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Star Review & share the podcast with all of your entrepreneur friends who are ready to find #truewealth!Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Making sales but not seeing cash. This episode shows you where it’s leaking and how to fix it with simple moves you can use today. Mike Milan breaks down pricing, gross profit, and cash leaks in plain English. Learn simple moves to find hidden cash and finally see money stick.The “comfort number” and why your bank balance keeps snapping back00:00 Intro and guest setup01:25 Early money stories and “hard to get in, hard to get out” savings04:00 Banks, fees, and the piggy bank lesson05:50 Comfort numbers and mindset resets07:50 Envelopes, money buckets, and spending leaks10:30 Funding experiences on purpose12:50 Label the drawer “Ireland” to change behavior15:30 Cash Leak Map: model, inventory, timing, and payables16:35 Build transferable value. Run it like it’s for sale18:00 Pricing power. Micro-moves, macro impact20:30 Low ticket vs perceived value23:40 You can’t expense-cut your way to wealth26:00 Gross profit first, then expenses27:40 Advising advisors. Multiplying impact28:45 Connect with Mike and his “Seven Minute Conversation”Mike Milan, known as Cash Flow Mike, is a leading expert in cash flow and business financial strategy. He has built 14 companies and trained more than 25,000 business owners, bankers, and accountants. He created the Clear Path To Cash system that finds hidden cash, improves profitability, and increases valuation. His work has uncovered more than $150 million in hidden cash and helped add over $1 billion in business value. Through books, training, and an app, he equips advisors and owners with practical tools that drive results. He co-hosts the Mike & Blaine podcast.Resources and LinksCash Flow Mike. Free “Seven Minute Conversation” course and worksheet: www.cashflowmike.comThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸If today’s conversation sparked an aha moment or gave you a new perspective on your relationship with money, we’d love to hear from you! Your journey to financial empowerment starts here.✨ Here’s your next step:Take the Money Archetype Quiz to discover your unique money personality and gain clarity on how to manage and grow your wealth. It’s a game-changer!👉 Meet Your Money Archetype📲 Stay ConnectedJoin our exclusive community: Money Magnets: Wealth Women, Sovereign SoulsFollow me on Instagram for daily money tips and inspiration!💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation GoingWhat resonated most with you from today’s episode? Share your thoughts by leaving a 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Star Review & share the podcast with all of your entrepreneur friends who are ready to find #truewealth!Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily