How to Stop Playing Small with Renee Carbone Fleming

How to Stop Playing Small with Renee Carbone Fleming

The Smell of Money is where multi-passionate female entrepreneurs learn to stop avoiding their numbers, organize their cash flow, and build a healthier relationship with money without shame, confusion, or overwhelm. Inside, you’ll learn how to give every dollar a job, understand what your money is telling you, and create calm, confident cash flow that supports your business, your life, and your future wealth. It's time to OWN Your Money: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2 [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2] ______________________________________________________________ I make good money, but I have no idea where it goes. If you've ever said that, this episode will help you build the confidence, visibility, and financial clarity needed to create lasting wealth. In this powerful conversation, Lisa Drennon sits down with Renee Carbone Fleming, founder of Badass Queen, personal branding strategist, podcast host, author, and multi-million dollar sales leader. Renee shares how divorce became the catalyst that transformed her life from stay-at-home mom to building a multi-million dollar organization while helping women create confidence, visibility, and multiple income streams. Together, Lisa and Renee explore the connection between personal branding, financial confidence, entrepreneurship, and the mindset shifts required to stop playing small. They discuss how women can overcome imposter syndrome, embrace their authentic voice, build a personal brand that creates opportunities, and stop allowing fear to dictate financial decisions. About Renee Carbone Fleming Renee Carbone Fleming is a personal branding strategist, speaker, author, podcast host, and founder of the Badass Queen brand. She helps women over 40 increase visibility, build confidence, monetize their expertise, and create multiple streams of income. Connect with Renee: https://www.instagram.com/reneecarbonefleming [https://www.instagram.com/reneecarbonefleming] https://badassqueen.com [https://badassqueen.com] This Episode You'll Learn: • Why divorce became Renee's greatest opportunity for growth • How to build confidence when everyone doubts you • The power of the "Watch Me" mindset • Why personal branding matters more than ever • How to overcome imposter syndrome • The truth about creating multiple income streams • Why making money is easy but keeping it requires a plan • How to build an "effort fund" and enjoy your success • The role authenticity plays in business growth • How to monetize your expertise and life experience KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Why successful women still don't know where their money goes 03:45 Renee's divorce story and entrepreneurial beginning 08:55 The difference between women who succeed and those who quit 10:20 Personal branding before personal branding was popular 13:20 Building confidence and visibility online 16:05 Overcoming imposter syndrome 19:25 Why money disappears without a strategy 22:05 The three-legged stool strategy for business growth 24:00 The Watch Me framework explained 27:00 How to connect with Renee ---------------------------------------- Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney®️! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you have; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

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