I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce

Why High Earners Still Feel Broke

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 broke * The real reason you keep borrowing from savings and tax buckets * The emotional toll of constant money shuffling * The root cause behind “just making ends meet” * How to build a simple money bucket system that holds, even with fluctuating income * Why your nervous system can’t feel safe without structure * The essential first steps of the Money Multiplier System * How to assign every dollar a job and stop reacting to money * What happens emotionally and financially when bucket borrowing ends Timestamps: 00:00 The moment you realize you’re working hard but barely breathing financially 01:20 Why you’re not failing with money 02:10 The divorced mompreneur money pattern 03:15 The trap of “I’ll just make more money” 04:30 The real reason income feels unpredictable 06:00 Borrowing from buckets: symptom, not the cause 07:20 The emotional burden: guilt, shame, fear 09:00 The stabilizing Money Multiplier framework 10:20 Assigning every dollar a job 12:00 Paying yourself first and fixing fluctuating income 13:30 Building safety through structure 15:00 What changes when you stop bucket borrowing 16:00 Why The Smell of Money is the system that finally works 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

The Spending Red Flags Costing You Thousands

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 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

A Simple Path To Confidently Building Wealth In Your Business

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 peace * The biggest mistakes divorced women make with money and how to fix them * The method that creates stability and confidence * How to stop feeling guilty about spending * The mindset shift that builds trust in your financial decisions Resources mentioned in the show: Open your Novo business checking account: https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa] Open your Axos business savings account: https://www.axosbank.com/logout?status=active [https://www.axosbank.com/logout?status=active] 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Break The “Family ATM” Cycle Today

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 HIGHLIGHTS * The repeating “family ATM” pattern and why it isn’t just bad luck * The 4 psychological triggers: Guilt Gauntlet, Obligation Trap, Crisis Currency, Scarcity Echo * From savior to steward: the mindset shift that protects your bank account * Three steps to rebuild your money mindset and stop overspending * Boundary scripts that are kind, clear, and firm * The gifting rule that ends resentment and protects relationships * How the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge finds $500 in a week TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Cold open: why emergencies keep resetting your progress * 2:24 Exposing the psychology behind family money sabotage * 4:42 Trigger 1: The Guilt Gauntlet * 6:43 Trigger 2: The Obligation Trap * 8:41 Trigger 3: Crisis Currency * 12:47 Trigger 4: The Scarcity Echo * 16:25 Step 1: Identify scripts and rewrite your money story * 21:12 Step 2: Reframe from family savior to financial steward * 21:56 Step 3: Boundaries with compassion and clarity * 26:23 The gifting rule and how to use it * 28:36 What happens after you say no: the extinction burst * 30:45 Recap and your next decision * 31:24 CTA and share with a single mom who needs this 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. 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 Enjoy the Holidays Without Going Broke

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. Takeaways * The 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 00:00 Embracing a Joyful Holiday Season Without Overspending 02:36 Creating a Conscious Spending System 05:10 Finding Meaning in Gifts and Experiences 07:43 Transforming Relationships Through Budgeting 09:20 Building Financial Confidence After Divorce 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], 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 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily