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Money Matters: Building Financial Confidence and Autonomy for Moms with Nicole Stanley

February 11, 2025 • Episode 135

Money can feel like a taboo topic, but the truth is, it affects every aspect of our lives. In this week’s episode, I sit down with Nicole Stanley, the owner and head money coach at Arise Financial Coaching, to talk about financial empowerment, breaking free from shame-filled money narratives, and taking actionable steps toward financial autonomy. Whether you're looking to overcome financial anxiety, create a solid money management system, or simply start a healthier conversation about money, this episode is for you!

In the episode Nicole and I talk about:

Why financial conversations are vital for women and moms
The five types of financial problems and how to identify yours
The connection between financial mindset and strategy
How to address financial anxiety and take control of your money
Practical tips for moms to achieve financial autonomy and build confidence

A little about our guest:
Nicole Stanley is owner and head money coach at Arise Financial Coaching. Her mission? Shame-free, accessible financial education that empowers women. As a Latina entrepreneur and personal finance expert, Nicole paid off significant debt and grew her family’s net worth through investing, sparking her passion for helping women build wealth and transform their communities. Arise Financial Coaching has helped hundreds of women and couples get out of debt, save, and become confident with their money. Nicole and her work have been featured on Good Morning America, Business Insider, Time, ABC News, and more.

To connect with Nicole, follow her on Instagram @arise.financial.coaching or visit her website www.arise.financial.

Resources Mentioned:

I Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit Sethi
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins

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