We live in a society that’s easily swayed by celebrities and social media influencers. At some point, we put these people so high up on pedestals that we started to look up to them for every single piece of advice. Then, when they show their human-side, when they screw up publicly -- or don’t show up socially, we feel personally let down. Why though?

In this episode, I’m walking you through my own thought process on this topic. I’m sharing about how let down I felt by Dave Ramsey’s lack of #BLM support, and how heart-broken I felt about Rachel Hollis’ divorce. But I’m also sharing why it’s important to remember that even influencers and celebrities are mere mortals, and that the true magic comes when we remember to form our own opinions and be free-thinkers.

In a generation where busy and chaotic are normal, it takes intentionality to break free and reach for peace. Thankfully, there are amazing women like Jen Brazeal from The Unhurried Life to walk alongside us.

In this episode, Jen shares all about how her family transitioned from surviving to thriving. She walks us through how she stopped complaining, how she made her housework easier, and even how she’s raising her kids screen-free. Plus, she shares what she wishes she would have known at the beginning of her motherhood.

One of the most common questions I get is, “How do you stay motivated?”. Before we even talk about achieving goals we have to address the “staying” part of the question. No one STAYS anything forever.

As humans, we are ever-growing ever-changing beings. And like the Earth’s seasons, we have periods of hibernation, as well as periods of substantial growth. So, to think that people who have achieved what you wish to achieve have stayed motivated 100% of the time on their journeys is completely false. However, in this episode, I’ll explain why it’s all completely normal, how to still make progress, and how to actually achieve your goals.

No matter if you’re an Aussie mum or an American mama, we’re all looking for ways to earn some extra cash, achieve our goals, and give our families a better life.

Madonna from Budget Mum is sharing all about the roller coaster ride of her debt-free journey, giving us lots of side hustle ideas, and passing along tons of encouragement for anyone struggling with comparison.

People are hurting. My heart is aching. And social media has been a crazy place lately. We've seen everything from silence to outrage, from bullying to fake allyship, from tone-deaf posts to healthy conversations. ⁠

⁠My stance on the topic - passion for equality - is not new or trendy, and I believe my voice as a White ally for the Black Lives Matter movement must be shared.

In this episode, I’m sharing my response, how I’m communicating with my children, thoughts on navigating social media, my reaction to Dave Ramsey’s response, and how to make sure progress comes from all of this.

We all want it - a balanced sweet life. We want to be healthy, happy, and debt-free, but creating that balance isn’t always easy.

This week I’m joined by Jackie from Sugar & Money. She’s breaking down how to achieve balance your own life, how fitness and finances are actually very similar, and she’s sharing some #momhacks she’s learned while raising her young daughter during their debt-free journey.

Maybe you’re fed up with being broke or excited to start chipping away at your debt - however your journey beginnings, the most important part is actually starting.

In this episode, we’re going step-by-step through your first month of budgeting. I’ll walk you through how to track your spending, how long your budget period should be, when to save and when to pay off debt, what to do if there’s no money left over, and how to move forward. Plus lots of words of advice and encouragement from a 6-year veteran to a first-year rookie.

You have a big vision for your life — a dream of where you want to be in the coming years, but how do you make it a reality? And what role does your money play in that vision?

Nicole Rule from Greatest Worth is walking us through how to create a 10-year vision for your money, the importance of establishing personal values, and she's also sharing some actionable steps that you can take right away.

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps are the cornerstone of The Debt Free Community —some are pro and others are con, but we’ve all heard of them.

The baby steps are classic financial advice, but should we take them as the gospel truth? In this episode, I’m sharing my opinions, what I agree and disagree with, and what actually worked for my family.

Living on a budget doesn’t have to mean reusing your paper towels or becoming an extreme couponer. Yes — the line between cheap and frugal can get blurry, but Kristin Stones is sharing exactly where to draw that line for yourself. Plus she’s letting us in on her favorite frugal living tips, as well as sharing about her own family’s journey to financial freedom.

The magic isn't on the other side of the struggle, it’s during.

It’s about who you become and how you bounce back. It’s about the obstacles that you overcome. It’s about how strong you become in the process. If you can do this...you can do anything!

In a world where frustrated and exhausted parents are the norm, amazing women like Rachel Rainbolt are paving the way in the opposite direction.

Rachel shares all about how she shines a light on an alternate path where parents and children are allies and families are free to love life together. She answers all of your questions about homeschooling, gentle parenting, and all of the fears and transitions involved along the way.

As my girl, Vee Frugal Fox says, “It’s a global pandemic, not a productivity contest.” However, when our competitive natural instincts come out, and we fuel the fire with endless hours scrolling through social media, we’re left with the worst case of “keeping up with the Joneses” our lifetime has ever seen —the quarantine edition.

Our emotions are on edge, nothing is normal, people are sick and jobless, but yet we’re still finding ways to try to one-up each other, even during COVID. Some of us are purging closet and picking up new hobbies, while the rest of us are choosing Netflix and cookies to cope. And guess what yall!? Both options are okay. In fact, both in one day are even okay.

You’re allowed to handle this trauma however YOU need to handle this. Cry if you need to cry, make an elaborate schedule if you need some structure, and sleep if you need an escape. We’re not here to shame others, or down ourselves —we’re here to survive.

I invited Sarah, from NERDS Guide To Wellness, to come on the podcast and share everything she’s learned about being a rental property owner. She dug into why rentals are fun, why they make a good investment, how much you should spend on a property.

Plus, she shared her family’s story, why they chose rentals, and how they broke most of Dave Ramsey’s rules.

Ever wonder what exactly rich people do that makes them so wealthy? What do they do in their spare time? Why do they always seem to be getting richer? How do they spend and invest their money?

If you’re on a path to debt freedom or financial independence, you’ve probably asked all of these questions. In this episode, I’m sharing all of the wealthy’s secrets to inspire my follow aspiring millionaires.

Launching a passion project into a business sounds like a huge undertaking. So many fears, doubts, and questions come up when people start exploring the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. Whether you’re considering a side hustle, from-home project, or full-time career, there are steps to take and savvy ways to prepare well.

In this episode, Heather Divoky, artist and poet from North Carolina, joined us with so much wisdom and inspiration. Heather walked us through her experiences as an art student, her 90-hour work weeks to become debt free after graduation, and how she’s now making a living in her chosen field. She also answered all of our burning questions about starting a business and shared some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The world feels like a really scary place right now. We’re facing a pandemic, social isolation, and so much unknown. Our feelings of fear, anxiety, and loneliness are justified and real.

In this episode, I’m sharing my heart with you about COVID-19. I’m passing along encouragement, love, and even a little bit of laughter. I’m digging into lessons that we can all learn from this, actionable tips for your mindset and your budget, and a fresh perspective to brighten your outlook.

Overspending and impulse shopping are two of the most common ways to bust your budget. Even though these two phrases are often used interchangeably, they actually have very different meanings. While overspending is simply going over your allotted budget, impulse shopping is much more emotional and has a heart issue behind it.

In this episode, we’re digging into all of my best tips for breaking free from both overspending, and impulse shopping. I’ll also share how to overcome a shopping addiction, how to create new habits and specific ways to set up your budget.

What do you do if you’re not happy with your debt-free timeline? You speed it up with side hustles and earning extra income anywhere you can. But, for many of us, this side hustle world is uncharted territory and seems overwhelming with everything else we have going on.

Thankfully, Kelly from Freedom In A Budget, is sharing her best tips for earning easy extra income. She shares where to start, ideas you can do from home, how to utilize what you already have, and a pep talk that’ll get you into action.

In this episode, I’m sharing our family’s debt payoff timeline breakdown and our real numbers along the way. I’m letting you guys inside how long our journey took, the financial ups + downs, the leaps of faith + times of waiting, and everything in between. I’m also passing along lots of encouragement for YOU on your own journey…no matter what your numbers or timeline look like.