Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans

Why Paying Off Your Credit Card Each Month Still Keeps You Behind + How to Budget Weekly Paychecks Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money) | 444

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Hey budget besties — today we’re diving into a topic so many of us struggle with: making the leap from credit card reliance to a simple, stress-free budget system. Meet Sam, who (like a lot of us) thought using a credit card for everything was the safest and smartest choice — until she realized it was keeping her family from saving and causing total budget chaos.In this coaching session, we walk Sam through:Why relying on a credit card keeps you a month behind (and how to break that cycle!)How to build a budget that actually works when your partner is on the road for workSetting up separate accounts (groceries, spending, restaurants… yes, even travel volleyball!) so every dollar has a jobThe truth about debit card protections vs. credit cards (hint: you’re safer than you think!)What to expect in your first month of making the switch — and why it’s worth pushing through the messy middleIf you’ve been wondering how to get off the credit card hamster wheel, start saving consistently, and feel in control of your money (without micromanaging every purchase), this episode will feel like a deep breath of fresh air.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

The #1 Budgeting Mistake Smart Moms Make—and How to Fix It (Without Giving Up Pumpkin Spice Lattes) | 443

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Hey, Budget Besties! 💕 We’re bringing back one of our favorite conversations — a real, honest chat with our friend Dyana from The Busy Working Mom’s Blueprint podcast. If you’ve ever thought, “I make good money, but where is it all going?!” or you feel stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle (and NO, you don’t want to live on beans and rice 🙅‍♀️), this episode is for you.We’re breaking down:Why budgeting feels so dang hard (hint: you were never taught how!)The 5 simple categories your budget really needsHow to separate and simplify your money with multiple bank accounts (this will change your life!)How to put your budget on autopilot so your bills, savings, and spending basically run themselvesWhy budgeting doesn’t mean cutting out lattes or the fun stuff — it’s about giving yourself permission to spendThis isn’t about tracking every penny or shaming yourself for what you “should” be doing. It’s about creating a system that actually works for your busy life — and lets you be bougie on a budget.So grab your coffee (pumpkin spice if you want!) and let’s make your money simple, stress-free, and finally under control.Connect With Dyana Here: busyworkingmomscoach.comConnect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

How to Recover From Summer Spending and Reset Your Budget | 442

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Hey budget besties — let’s be real: summer is amazing… but also totally chaotic for our routines and our wallets. 🙃 Between extra snacks, camps, trips, pool days, and late mornings (we see you, teenagers sleeping in ‘til 10), your budget may be feeling a little wrecked. We get it.In this episode, we’re walking you through how to hit the reset button on your finances without guilt, shame, or crazy restrictions. You don’t have to go back and “fix” the summer — we’re starting fresh from right now.Here’s what we’re chatting about:Why we don’t go back and obsess over summer spending (and why that’s freeing!)How to set up your August budget using what’s in your accounts todayRecreating your “normal” pre-summer spending habits to bring back financial stabilityAdding a Summer Savings Bucket (because next year’s fun shouldn’t catch you off guard)Why overcorrecting with an ultra-restrictive budget never works — and what to do insteadThis is your permission slip to take a breath, stop dwelling on what’s already happened, and start building a budget that works for where you are right now.You’ve got this. And if you need a little help staying organized, don’t forget we’ve built tools like our Simplified Budget System to make the reset process even easier — perfect for planning ahead for next summer’s fun without the financial stress.Let’s reset together, besties. 💛Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

How Christian CEOs Scale with a 4-Day Workweek (Without Losing Their Peace) | 441

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Budget besties, meet Judy Weber — a seven-figure Christian CEO who’s mastered scaling her business without sacrificing her faith, family, or sanity. 🙌In this episode, Judy takes us behind the scenes of her four-day workweek (yes, it’s possible!) and breaks down the mindset, boundaries, and business systems that helped her grow to seven figures while keeping Christ at the center of it all.We talk about:Why Judy refuses to work more than four days a week — and how she makes it workThe See-Want-Need framework (and why the “know-like-trust” factor is outdated!)How to stand confidently in your God-given authority as a business ownerWhy playing small is a sin (yep, we said it)Breaking free from limiting money mindsets as Christian women in businessThe systems and strategies she uses to consistently sign high-quality clientsIf you’ve been trying to grow your business without burning out, or if you’re ready to finally embrace your authority as a Christian CEO, this conversation will be a game-changer.Connect with Judy:https://www.judyweber.co/ Bold Business. Bold Faith.InstagramConnect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

Build Your August Budget with Us: Step-by-Step Guide to a Fresh Start | 440

Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Watch Along Here!Budget besties, August is here, and it’s time for a fresh start. Whether summer spending threw you off or you’re ready to get ahead before the back-to-school rush, we’re walking you step-by-step through building your August budget — no shame, no stress, just clarity.In this episode, we cover:How to close out July’s budget (and why this step matters!)Setting up your income the right way (especially if you’re working toward a paycheck-ahead system)Planning for August-specific expenses like back-to-school shopping, sports fees, last-minute summer trips, and moreHow to handle debt payments while still saving (yes, you can do both!)Using savings buckets to take the surprise out of spendingGoal-setting for August — so you know exactly what you’re working toward this monthGrab your coffee, open up your budget template, and let’s build your August budget together. You’ve got this, and we’re here to walk you through it.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!