#88. Wealthy women don't spiral, they pivot.

#88. Wealthy women don't spiral, they pivot.

Hey babies, we're back!! It's been a minute.  I'm catching you up on everything: the resting era, the panic era, and the locked-in era I'm currently living in. We're talking divorce aftermath, selling the house, a boyfriend detour, a financial wake-up call that hit like a freight train, and how sheer desperation (as per usual) is what finally got me moving.  But the real thing I want to talk about today? What it actually means to decide. Not the Instagram "claim it in the comments!!" version of deciding - the real kind. The kind where you accidentally forget to cancel a $370 hotel you never stayed in, and instead of absolutely destroying yourself over it, you just... don't. Because you've already decided you're wealthy, and wealthy women don't spiral, they pivot. I'm also getting into my big money goals for 2026, what's actually working in my business (shoutout to my incredible contractors), and how my financial advisor pulled off a miracle I never could have dreamed up on my own. Plus: My dog Simon makes a quick cameo, Jackson's cardinal mug gets its moment, and I shout out basically everyone I've ever met. If you're a single mom running a business, figuring it out on your own, and tired of advice that sounds like it was written by ChatGPT - this one's for you. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2037506/support] 💸 Want to support the pod? There’s a new listener support option now! Click the link above to be a part of the "Bunch of MAFOs"  and I'll love you forever. Thank you to the current bunch!! Paul F, Michael H, Bridget W, Sam S, Ben S, Lauren B, Maria Q, Lizzy, Brandon G, and Mama 💜 What to do now? * Subscribe to the channel! Episodes drop Thursdays. Usually.  * Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.instagram.com/mostlyallfiguredout/] * To connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me a DM on IG @inspiredeventscollective [https://www.instagram.com/inspiredeventscollective/]! * Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes:  @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.youtube.com/@MostlyAllFiguredOutPodca-xf7tc] ‬ * Please rate and review the podcast! It really helps to get it in front of more people. And we love you for it. Show theme music by: @4thstringaudio [https://www.instagram.com/4stringaudio/] Thank you to our sponsor - Mercury Salon [https://mercury-salon.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacTFLFzu0V_nqxWq4-PDMtj3IKezZ62tofyj-nS_xItP6JhMj8VmB56oz4R7A_aem_rbs5HknuQ1T-boS2Sse39A]! Head to Mercury at 43 Allen Street to see Felicia and have all of your hairy needs met. Call her to book an appointment: (716) 883-8800

#87. Messy Middle Energy - 2026 So Far

In this episode, I’m giving an update on where I’m at right now - two and a half months into 2026, chasing big goals, managing ADHD, running a business, and trying to level up my income as a single mom. My word of the year is money… and let me tell you, that has forced me to look at everything - how I work, how I charge, how I think, and honestly, how much I’ve been playing small. I share what’s actually been going on behind the scenes in my business, including how I’m working toward a $250K year, what’s already shifting, and the mindset blocks I’ve had to call myself out on (hi, undercharging and overgiving 🙃). We also get into: * Why “expanders” are more powerful than generic advice * The reality of building a business with ADHD * Learning to receive money - harder than it sounds * Holding two truths at once - gratitude and burnout * The mindset shifts helping me grow faster this year * And how I’m learning to regulate my nervous system while still going after big goals This episode is messy, honest, and hopefully exactly what you need if you’re in your own “figuring it out” era. If you’ve ever felt like you know you’re capable of more, but can’t quite get out of your own way, this one’s for you. Let’s figure it out together 💛 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2037506/support] 💸 Want to support the pod? There’s a new listener support option now! Click the link above to be a part of the "Bunch of MAFOs"  and I'll love you forever. Thank you to the current bunch!! Paul F, Michael H, Bridget W, Sam S, Ben S, Lauren B, Maria Q, Lizzy, Brandon G, and Mama 💜 What to do now? * Subscribe to the channel! Episodes drop Thursdays. Usually.  * Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.instagram.com/mostlyallfiguredout/] * To connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me a DM on IG @inspiredeventscollective [https://www.instagram.com/inspiredeventscollective/]! * Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes:  @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.youtube.com/@MostlyAllFiguredOutPodca-xf7tc] ‬ * Please rate and review the podcast! It really helps to get it in front of more people. And we love you for it. Show theme music by: @4thstringaudio [https://www.instagram.com/4stringaudio/] Thank you to our sponsor - Mercury Salon [https://mercury-salon.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacTFLFzu0V_nqxWq4-PDMtj3IKezZ62tofyj-nS_xItP6JhMj8VmB56oz4R7A_aem_rbs5HknuQ1T-boS2Sse39A]! Head to Mercury at 43 Allen Street to see Felicia and have all of your hairy needs met. Call her to book an appointment: (716) 883-8800

#86. How to Stop Caring What People Think (And Start Living Authentically) with Leighton Jones

Okay. This episode? It’s one of those conversations that stays with you. This week on Mostly All Figured Out, I’m sitting down with my incredible friend Leighton Jones - dancer, nurse, immigrant, political advocate, community builder, and one of the most fearless humans I know. We talk about what it actually means and looks like to stop caring what people think… and why that’s way harder than Instagram makes it look. Leighton shares his story of immigrating from Jamaica to the U.S. at 19, growing up in a country where being gay is illegal, surviving bullying and violence, and choosing - over and over again - to live authentically anyway. And let me tell you… this conversation will make you rethink what bravery really looks like. We get into: * Why your reaction is your power * How to stop people-pleasing (especially when it’s your default) * The difference between online connection and real-life community * Immigrant resilience and the trauma people don’t talk about * Facing fears around money, business, and asking for what you’re worth * What it looks like to choose joy on purpose There’s laughter. There’s real talk. There are uncomfortable truths. There’s a moment where I get lovingly called out (and honestly? I needed it). If you’ve ever: * Held yourself back because you were afraid of being judged * Struggled to show up authentically online * Felt torn between who you are and who people expect you to be * Needed permission to choose yourself This one’s for you. We’re stepping into 2026 with courage, boundaries, bold energy, and way less caring about what the wrong people think. Let’s get into it 💛 Follow Leighton for all the details on dance classes and what he's up to next on IG @leejay____ [https://www.instagram.com/leejay____/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2037506/support] 💸 Want to support the pod? There’s a new listener support option now! Click the link above to be a part of the "Bunch of MAFOs"  and I'll love you forever. Thank you to the current bunch!! Paul F, Michael H, Bridget W, Sam S, Ben S, Lauren B, Maria Q, Lizzy, Brandon G, and Mama 💜 What to do now? * Subscribe to the channel! Episodes drop Thursdays. Usually.  * Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.instagram.com/mostlyallfiguredout/] * To connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me a DM on IG @inspiredeventscollective [https://www.instagram.com/inspiredeventscollective/]! * Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes:  @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.youtube.com/@MostlyAllFiguredOutPodca-xf7tc] ‬ * Please rate and review the podcast! It really helps to get it in front of more people. And we love you for it. Show theme music by: @4thstringaudio [https://www.instagram.com/4stringaudio/] Thank you to our sponsor - Mercury Salon [https://mercury-salon.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacTFLFzu0V_nqxWq4-PDMtj3IKezZ62tofyj-nS_xItP6JhMj8VmB56oz4R7A_aem_rbs5HknuQ1T-boS2Sse39A]! Head to Mercury at 43 Allen Street to see Felicia and have all of your hairy needs met. Call her to book an appointment: (716) 883-8800

#85. Quarter-Milli Energy: How I Set Goals for 2026

It’s 2026, babies, and you know what that means. It’s goal-setting time. In this solo episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’m planning my year, my goals (big and tiny), and what actually worked for me in 2025. From ADHD chaos to hair loss hell to realizing I’ve been emotionally held hostage by one lipstick comment since 2013 -this one’s a full-on heart-to-heart. I talk about quitting Adderall, reorganizing my office mid-spiral, the reason behind my word of the year (MONEYYY), and building real systems to actually follow through on goals. If you’re a neurodivergent human, a chronically overextended woman, or just tired of setting resolutions that flop by February - this one’s for you. You’ll leave with a tangible, doable system for setting goals that make sense (and stick), plus a reminder that you’re not alone in trying to figure it all out. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2037506/support] 💸 Want to support the pod? There’s a new listener support option now! Click the link above to be a part of the "Bunch of MAFOs"  and I'll love you forever. Thank you to the current bunch!! Paul F, Michael H, Bridget W, Sam S, Ben S, Lauren B, Maria Q, Lizzy, Brandon G, and Mama 💜 What to do now? * Subscribe to the channel! Episodes drop Thursdays. Usually.  * Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.instagram.com/mostlyallfiguredout/] * To connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me a DM on IG @inspiredeventscollective [https://www.instagram.com/inspiredeventscollective/]! * Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes:  @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.youtube.com/@MostlyAllFiguredOutPodca-xf7tc] ‬ * Please rate and review the podcast! It really helps to get it in front of more people. And we love you for it. Show theme music by: @4thstringaudio [https://www.instagram.com/4stringaudio/] Thank you to our sponsor - Mercury Salon [https://mercury-salon.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacTFLFzu0V_nqxWq4-PDMtj3IKezZ62tofyj-nS_xItP6JhMj8VmB56oz4R7A_aem_rbs5HknuQ1T-boS2Sse39A]! Head to Mercury at 43 Allen Street to see Felicia and have all of your hairy needs met. Call her to book an appointment: (716) 883-8800

#84. The One Thing That Can Change Your Life This Year

Hi friends! Welcome back to Mostly All Figured Out! It’s 2026, and I’m kicking off this year by choosing a theme for myself that feels big and a little scary: money. Yep. This is the year I stop playing small, stop doing free labor, and start owning the value I bring - in business, in life, in everything. In this episode, I’m reflecting on the past few years of choosing a "word of the year" (remember freedom? gamechanger? routine?) and sharing why this year is all about financial growth, CEO energy, and actually believing I’m the boss I already am. I’m diving into what held me back before, what I’m focusing on now, and what I’m no longer available for (spoiler alert: burnout and undercharging). If you’ve been feeling stuck in survival mode, unsure how to level up, or just need a nudge to finally pick your own word of the year - this one’s for you. I’m talking about: * How I pick my annual theme and why it matters * What “money” really means to me this year * The tough love I got from a friend that changed everything * ADHD, routines, and finding a rhythm that actually works * And how I plan to grow this podcast and my income this year Let’s make 2026 the year we show up differently - more confident, more intentional, and more in charge of our lives. What’s your theme for the year? Let me know. Let’s do this together. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2037506/support] 💸 Want to support the pod? There’s a new listener support option now! Click the link above to be a part of the "Bunch of MAFOs"  and I'll love you forever. Thank you to the current bunch!! Paul F, Michael H, Bridget W, Sam S, Ben S, Lauren B, Maria Q, Lizzy, Brandon G, and Mama 💜 What to do now? * Subscribe to the channel! Episodes drop Thursdays. Usually.  * Follow us on Instagram: @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.instagram.com/mostlyallfiguredout/] * To connect with me about event and fundraising consulting for your nonprofit, shoot me a DM on IG @inspiredeventscollective [https://www.instagram.com/inspiredeventscollective/]! * Subscribe to the YouTube Channel to watch the episodes:  @mostlyallfiguredout [https://www.youtube.com/@MostlyAllFiguredOutPodca-xf7tc] ‬ * Please rate and review the podcast! It really helps to get it in front of more people. And we love you for it. Show theme music by: @4thstringaudio [https://www.instagram.com/4stringaudio/] Thank you to our sponsor - Mercury Salon [https://mercury-salon.square.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacTFLFzu0V_nqxWq4-PDMtj3IKezZ62tofyj-nS_xItP6JhMj8VmB56oz4R7A_aem_rbs5HknuQ1T-boS2Sse39A]! Head to Mercury at 43 Allen Street to see Felicia and have all of your hairy needs met. Call her to book an appointment: (716) 883-8800