Faith, Finances & Building a Business That Lasts with Elaine Lankford

Faith, Finances & Building a Business That Lasts with Elaine Lankford

Save $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] What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your marketing, it's your relationship with money? In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Christian business coach Elaine Lankford to explore the mindset shifts every woman entrepreneur needs to build a profitable business with confidence. Elaine shares her powerful journey from a successful nursing career that unexpectedly ended to rebuilding her life and business through faith, resilience, and strategic action. Together, Lisa and Elaine unpack the money beliefs that quietly keep women stuck and reveal practical ways to create both financial confidence and lasting wealth. If you've ever struggled with inconsistent income, shiny object syndrome, fear of investing in yourself, or wondering if you're truly equipped to succeed, this conversation is for you. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: * Why separating your business and personal finances is one of the first steps toward financial confidence. * The difference between having revenue and building real wealth. * How scarcity thinking keeps entrepreneurs stuck—and how to replace it with an abundance mindset. * Why every successful entrepreneur needs a written financial and business plan. * How comparison and imposter syndrome quietly impact your income. * The importance of surrounding yourself with mentors and people who think differently about money. * Why taking calculated risks is necessary for growth. * How to build confidence one consistent step at a time. * A healthier perspective on retirement, wealth, and creating a life you truly enjoy. * Why money is simply a tool—and how stewarding it well creates greater impact. MEMORABLE QUOTES > "Money isn't the problem. It's what we believe about money that shapes the decisions we make." > "Consistency builds confidence." > "You don't need more information—you need a simple plan you can actually follow." > "It doesn't matter how much money you have. It's what you do with it." CONNECT WITH ELAINE LANKFORD Website: https://shestepsforwardcoaching.com [https://shestepsforwardcoaching.com] Email: Elaine@shestepsforwardcoaching.com [Elaine@shestepsforwardcoaching.com] READY TO ORGANIZE YOUR MONEY? If you're making money but still wondering where it all goes, it's time to build a system that gives every dollar a purpose. Inside The Smell of Money™ Community, you'll learn how to: * Organize your cash flow * Eliminate debt strategically * Build lasting wealth with confidence * Calm your nervous system around money * Make financial decisions without second-guessing yourself Join the community and start building wealth with confidence. 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

Your Business Should Serve Your Life with Suzanne Castle

Save $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] Is your business supporting the life you want or consuming it? In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Suzanne Castle, Chief Sparkle Officer, visionary strategist, award-winning speaker, and modern fairy godmother of business. Suzanne helps ambitious women trade “beige success” for a business filled with energy, expansion, and ease. She shares how a career-ending fall took her from the theater stage into entrepreneurship and how saying yes to one speaking opportunity eventually helped her build a successful business. Lisa and Suzanne discuss why multi-passionate female entrepreneurs often become overwhelmed, burn out, or want to burn everything down. The problem isn’t always the business itself. It may be conflicting advice, shiny-object syndrome, unclear systems, or never giving one strategy enough time to work. In this episode, you’ll discover: * Why your business should serve your life—not the other way around * How changing strategies too quickly keeps you from gathering useful data * Why Suzanne plans and tests her business decisions in 90-day cycles * The difference between honoring your feelings and allowing them to run your business * Why you should understand every part of your business before delegating it * How to recognize when it’s time to hire support * Why rest, me time, and vacations are essential business strategies * What falls apart when you step away—and what that reveals about your systems * How separating your business and personal money creates a stronger financial foundation * Suzanne’s unexpected recommendation for regaining control? Take a real vacation, including a vacation from email and notifications. Giving your brain space to breathe can reveal what’s working, what needs a better system, and what you’re ready to release. Your money move after listening: schedule time away from your business and notice what you believe will fall apart without you. That answer may reveal the system or support you need next. Connect with Suzanne Castle: SuzanneCastle.com [http://SuzanneCastle.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

Playbook for Scaling Without Burning Out Featuring Michelle Puccinelli

Save $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] In this episode of iDateMoney, Michelle Puccinelli joins Lisa Drennon to talk about the entrepreneurial journey most people don't show you: the mindset shifts, the money mistakes, and the systems that actually build a sustainable business. Michelle breaks down the real difference between marketing and sales, where AI belongs in your business (and where it doesn't), and how to know when it's time to bring in support instead of doing it all yourself. If your money feels messy right now, this conversation gives you a clear next step. Key Topics * Mindset shifts from scarcity to abundance * Building a profitable and sustainable business * Effective marketing and sales strategies * Using AI to enhance business operations without losing authenticity * Finding and delegating to the right virtual support Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to Messy Money * 01:49 Michelle's Entrepreneurial Journey * 04:52 The Role of Virtual Assistants * 07:58 Money Mindset and Overcoming Scarcity * 10:26 Marketing vs. Sales: Understanding the Difference * 15:51 Implementing Business Strategies for Success * 19:02 AI vs. Human Support in Business * 24:38 Finding the Right Virtual Assistant * 26:40 Best Financial Advice for Entrepreneurs Connect with Michelle * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepuccinelli/ [https://www.instagram.com/michellepuccinelli/] * Virtual Work Studio: https://virtualworkstudio.com [https://virtualworkstudio.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

The Wealth You’re Chasing Won’t Make You Happy with Mike Wood

Save $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] Have you ever felt like you're doing everything "right" making more money, building your business, checking all the boxes yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like something is missing? In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Mike Wood, creator of Learn to Love Being You, to explore the powerful connection between mindset, gratitude, nervous system regulation, and wealth. Mike shares the personal story of reaching every financial milestone he thought would finally make him happy only to discover the real work began within. Together, Lisa and Mike discuss: * Why chasing money never creates lasting fulfillment * How gratitude changes your brain chemistry * The surprising connection between cortisol, fear, and financial decisions * Why entrepreneurs struggle with burnout * The importance of being present instead of constantly striving * How negative thinking literally limits your ability to see opportunities * Practical tools to calm anxiety and regain clarity * Why wealth is an internal state before it becomes a financial one If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your finances, anxious about your future, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation will help you breathe a little deeper—and think a little differently. KEY TAKEAWAYS ✔ Wealth starts with your relationship with yourself. ✔ Gratitude shifts your nervous system from survival into possibility. ✔ Fear narms creativity and decision-making. ✔ Money isn't the destination—it's simply a tool. ✔ Presence is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and others. ✔ Your thoughts create the reality you experience. RESOURCES MENTIONED Mike Wood * Learn to Love Being You * Free first lesson and guided breathwork exercises: mwoodmindset.com/idatemoney [http://mwoodmindset.com/idatemoney] ---------------------------------------- MEMORABLE QUOTE > "It doesn't matter how much money you have—it's what you do with it." — Lisa Drennon ---------------------------------------- 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 I Paid Off $100,000 of Debt in Six Months

Save $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] What if your biggest money problem isn't your income? What if it's the relationship you have with money? In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the story I've never told in this much detail from filing bankruptcy at 22 as a single mom to paying off over $100,000 of debt in just six months and retiring from my 30-year career with the Social Security Administration two and a half years early. For years, I believed I wasn't good with money. I worked multiple jobs. I taught personal finance. I helped others manage their money. Yet I was trapped in a cycle of debt that kept repeating itself. Everything changed when I stopped trying to fix my finances and started healing my relationship with money. In this episode you'll discover: • Why earning more money didn't solve my financial stress • The hidden emotional patterns that kept me recreating debt • How my Money Multiplier System™ was born • Why restrictive budgets never worked for me • The simple Money Map that finally gave every dollar a purpose • How aromatherapy and nervous system work accelerated my financial transformation • The debt payoff strategy that helped me eliminate $100,000 in six months • Why confidence—not income—is the foundation of wealth If you're making good money but still wondering where it all goes... If you're tired of feeling guilty every time you spend... If you've ever thought, "I'm just not good with money"... This episode is for you. 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