A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast

Ep. 36 How To Inflation-Proof Your Money

In Sami’s last season 3 episode, she dives into the world of inflation. What the heck inflation is, why it’s hitting your wallet harder, and what you can do to make your money more “inflation proof.”  In this episode, you’ll learn more about: * What inflation is, where it's at today, and who controls it * 5 actionable ways to make your money more “inflation resistant”  * Shrinkflation, greedflation, eating cereal for dinner + much more! SOURCES: * The Simple Path To Wealth [https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926] * EPI [https://www.epi.org/publication/charting-wage-stagnation/] * BLS [https://www.bls.gov/cpi/] * Yahoo Finance [https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/impact-of-inflation-savings-185311100.html] * Paste Magazine [https://www.pastemagazine.com/food/cereal/kellogg-ceo-cereal-dinner] * Inflation and Greedflation [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj7WEbh4e0M] RESOURCES: * 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/coaching] * Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/budgeting] SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@asunnysideuplife] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/asunnysideuplife/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2kPZ11_rI9gT94da7cQHQ] CREDITS: * Brand Logo: Heather Divoky [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/]

Ep. 35 Checking Back In With Goals + Mid-year Budget Refresh

This time of year tends to be busy and chaotic, which means the goals we made in January fall by the wayside. In today’s episode, Sami reminds you to have grace with yourself, while also giving you the extra boost you need.  If you feel like you’ve “been slacking” on your budgeting or goals lately, this episode will help you reset and get back on track. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: * Navigating goals and responsibilities during burn out or exhaustion * Why being “boring” is how most folks become millionaires * The importance of budgeting in fun money during your journey * Ways to keep your motivation going, “nature church,” actionable steps to take to refresh your budget, and more! RESOURCES: * 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/coaching] * Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/budgeting] SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@asunnysideuplife] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/asunnysideuplife/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2kPZ11_rI9gT94da7cQHQ] CREDITS: * Brand Logo: Heather Divoky [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/]

Ep. 34 Choosing Life Over Stuff: Overcoming Shopping Addiction + Adopting Minimalism With Renee Benes

Renee Benes, shopaholic turned minimalist, joins us to discuss her journey from an unaligned life to a slow, intentional, minimalist one. Renee realized she was in a toxic cycle of “stuff,” and decided to change.  In 2017, she began documenting her transformation on her blog and social media. Fast forward to today and she’s been featured in global press, is writing a book, hosts a successful podcast, and continues to inspire people to ditch their stuff and embrace the true joys of life.    In this episode, you’ll learn more about: * How downsizing and minimalism gave Renee a “bigger” voice * Reconnecting to nature, rediscovering childhood hobbies, and exploring new things in place of mindless spending * What intentional money management looks like, how much debt Renee paid off, coming back from slip ups, + much more!   GUEST BIO:  Renee is a self proclaimed shopaholic turned minimalist who started documenting her journey on her blog, The Fun Sized Life  in 2017. Since taking her message to social media, she’s been able to spread her message of slow, minimalist living globally. She has been featured in Parents, Marie Claire, Newsweek and more. Renee started her podcast, Unstuffed, in 2022 as a way to connect more with her audience and continues to encourage them to choose life over stuff today. GUEST CONTACT INFO: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/renee.benes/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/thefunsizedlife] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/reneebenes] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@renee.benes/] * Website [https://www.reneebenes.com/] RESOURCES: * 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/coaching] * Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/budgeting] SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@asunnysideuplife] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/asunnysideuplife/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2kPZ11_rI9gT94da7cQHQ] CREDITS: * Brand Logo: Heather Divoky [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/]

Ep. 33 How To Teach Your Kids About Money

If you’re a parent, guardian, or role model in a young person’s life, you will likely come up against this question at some point. In today’s episode, Sami gives listeners a step-by-step and nuanced guide on how to tackle teaching kids (or younger people) all about money. In this episode, you’ll learn more about: * Why most people don’t learn about person finance  * Tips on how to teach kids and/or younger people about money in an age-appropriate way * Saving for college, the importance of modeling altruism, passing down financial literacy + more!  RESOURCES: * 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/coaching] * Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/budgeting] * Sign your teen up for a Greenlight Card [https://share.greenlight.com/135844006] SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@asunnysideuplife] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/asunnysideuplife/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2kPZ11_rI9gT94da7cQHQ] CREDITS: * Brand Logo: Heather Divoky [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/]

Ep. 32 10 Tips To Have A Frugal Summer

Sami gives listeners easy-to-apply tips on how to have a frugal summer.  She talks about utilizing services, apps, and objects you already have, what to do when it’s too hot outside, retailers that offer reduced pricing throughout the summer months, and more! In this episode, you’ll learn more about: * The magic of thrifting, garage sales, and buying second hand * Preparing for activities outside of the house to save money * How to involve your kids in a frugal summer * Alternatives to costly destinations and much more! RESOURCES: * 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/coaching] * Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template [https://www.asunnysideuplife.com/budgeting] SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE: * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/asunnysideuplife/] * Threads [https://www.threads.net/@asunnysideuplife] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/asunnysideuplife/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB2kPZ11_rI9gT94da7cQHQ] CREDITS: * Brand Logo: Heather Divoky [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/] * Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing [https://www.weirdigitalmarketing.com/]