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The 6-Pillar Method to Stop Money From Disappearing with Leah Hadley

Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community.  Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about] That held-breath moment at the checkout: "will this card go through?" It's one of the scariest parts of not knowing where your money is. This week Lisa sits down with Leah Hadley, founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and author of Intentional Money, on how women move from money panic to money ownership. Leah shares her 6-pillar Intentional Money Method, and why your best investment is always you. In this episode 00:00  The grocery-store panic: "Will my card work?" 01:00  Book a complimentary Profit Power Hour 02:04  Teacher in student-loan debt → senior wealth advisor 04:12  Why money sounds like a foreign language 04:55  Master financial literacy by giving yourself grace 06:11  Why we date money — the psychology piece 06:50  Leah's divorce: "who gets stuck with the house" 08:30  Building a business for flexibility as a single mom 09:07  Earning with intentionality 10:27  The lies we believe going through divorce 11:56  The Intentional Money Method: the 6 pillars 14:21  The best advice: invest in yourself 14:41  Shiny object syndrome — the silent money leak 16:05  401(k)s, portfolios, and fee-only planning 17:09  How to connect with Leah + get the book 17:41  It's not how much you have — it's what you do with it Key takeaways * Financial illiteracy is common. Nobody is born knowing money, give yourself grace and ask for help. * Be proactive instead of reactive. Put yourself in the driver's seat; it's a choice you make again and again. * The Intentional Money Method runs on six pillars: clarity, values, mindset, strategy, action, support. * Your education and your belief in yourself are the one investment no one can take. * Shiny object syndrome is a money leak. A real system, not another budget plugs it. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Why Frugal Thinking Keeps Smart Women Stuck Financially with Pat Hankin

Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community.  Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about] If you've ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or stuck financially as a single parent, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Lisa Drennon interviews Pat Hankin, author of The Field Guide for Single Parents, about practical ways to rebuild finances after divorce, create financial stability, and stop feeling guilty every time you spend money. You'll discover how to evaluate spending decisions differently, why budgeting doesn't have to feel restrictive, and how to create meaningful experiences for your children without overspending. IN THIS EPISODE ✔ How to rebuild finances after divorce ✔ Financial stability strategies for single parents ✔ The true value of your time ✔ How to stop feeling guilty about spending money ✔ Simple financial planning tips for busy moms ✔ Ways to create family memories without breaking the budget CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 03:35 Pat's single parent journey 05:20 Financial realities of raising children 07:00 Debt, borrowing, and credit scores 11:20 Understanding your spending 13:20 The three biggest financial decisions 15:00 Affordable family travel ideas 17:30 Money mindset shifts that change everything 20:45 The value of your time 24:00 Entrepreneur burnout and delegation 29:00 Child support versus financial independence 33:00 Free resources every parent should know about RESOURCES Pat Hankin Website: pathankin.com [http://pathankin.com] Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Selling From Service, Not Scarcity Sales coach Liz Lemarchand

Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about](https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about) [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about](https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about)] --- This Week on I Date Money: Selling From Service, Not Scarcity Sales coach Liz Lemarchand joins Lisa Drennon to break down why so many women entrepreneurs feel "icky" about selling and how to flip that feeling into confidence, alignment, and consistent cash flow. With 25 years in sales and marketing, Liz shares how she went from hating telemarketing as a teenager to teaching women how to sell in a way that actually feels good. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why your nervous system treats a sales conversation like a tiger you need to fight or run from and how to calm that response down - The inherited money stories that keep you stuck, underpricing, or avoiding sales altogether (and how to start rewriting them) - The one shift that changes everything: turning sales from "pushing a product" into "being of service" - Why getting specific about who you serve even when it feels scary is what actually gets you paid - The truth about pricing: it's not about copying what everyone else charges, it's about pricing to the value of the transformation you provide - Why "scarcity mindset" sales tactics backfire, and what compassionate, direct communication looks like instead Connect with Liz: Join her Skool community, Money and Growth for Women, and grab her free course, Selling for Women Who Hate Sales: https://www.skool.com/money-growth-for-women-2353/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2 [https://www.skool.com/money-growth-for-women-2353/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2] --- Thank you for tuning into this week's episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

How to Start Investing in Real Estate With Confidence with Jay Patel

Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community.  Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about] Want financial stability after divorce without confusing investment strategies or risky money decisions? This episode breaks down how real estate investing can create steady income, long-term security, and confidence with money even if you’re starting from scratch. In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa sits down with global real estate investor Jay Patel to talk about practical investing strategies for women who want predictable income, long-term wealth, and financial freedom without overwhelm. Jay shares how he rebuilt after losing millions during the 2001 market crash and why real estate became the foundation for lasting financial security. From assisted living investments to flipping properties and creating passive income through real estate funds, this conversation gives you simple, real-world insight into how investing can help you rebuild your finances after divorce and create stability for your future. Jay Patel is a global real estate investor and founder of PropTex with more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, property technology, rehabs, and investment funds. Connect with him here: https://proptex.com/ [https://proptex.com/] Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Why Smart Women Still Feel Broke With Suzanne Leydecker

Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about🗝️🌬️💖💸] Your money struggle isn’t physical — it’s emotional. Change the emotion, and the money follows. 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Your money mindset may be the very thing blocking the financial stability you’ve been working so hard to create. In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with Suzanne Leydecker, author of A Woman on Top, to unpack the emotional side of wealth building, relationship patterns, boundaries, and why financial success starts long before your bank balance changes. If you’ve ever found yourself overgiving in relationships, rescuing others financially, or wondering why money keeps slipping through your fingers despite earning well, this episode will hit home. Suzanne shares her deeply personal journey from inheriting wealth to realizing that money itself was never the issue. Emotional maturity, boundaries, self-worth, and financial responsibility were the true lessons. This conversation is a reminder that building wealth is not just about spreadsheets. It’s about identity, self-trust, and the relationship you have with yourself. Connect with Suzanne here: https://suzanneleydecker.com/ [https://suzanneleydecker.com/] IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * Why making more money does not solve emotional money patterns * How self-worth impacts net worth * Why overgiving destroys wealth * The emotional cost of people pleasing * Healthy financial boundaries with children and partners * Why lottery thinking keeps women financially stuck * The importance of weekly money dates and financial organization * How emotional maturity creates lasting wealth TIMESTAMPED KEY MOMENTS: 00:02 Why YOU may be blocking your income 01:30 Suzanne’s story and why she wrote her memoir 04:20 Why money is more taboo than sex 06:20 Overgiving, rescuing men, and emotional money leaks 08:15 Falling in love with potential instead of reality 10:50 Suzanne’s four pillars of responsibility 12:00 The boundary lesson that changed everything 14:30 Why weekly bookkeeping builds confidence 16:20 Setting healthy financial boundaries with kids 19:15 Why winning the lottery won’t solve your problems 20:15 Self-worth determines financial outcomes 22:20 Where to connect with Suzanne Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it. Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily