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Rewriting The Money Story You Inherited with Kristy Giarratano

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 story you’ve been telling yourself about money, work, security, and success isn’t actually yours? In this episode of iDateMoney®, I sit down with Kristy Giarratano, a nurse-turned-coach and host of the Raising Hope podcast, for a powerful conversation about identity, money stories, and having the courage to rewrite your life. After years of working in high-pressure emergency departments, Kristy knew something had to change. But walking away from a successful career and reliable income wasn’t something she did overnight. It took her 10 years. Instead of jumping without a plan, Kristy created a financial runway, saved money, and prepared herself to build a business from a place of intention rather than panic. We also talk about the deeper transformation behind the numbers. After 13 rounds of IVF, becoming a mother, and building a business, Kristy began questioning some of the beliefs she had carried since childhood—including the belief that being a single mom meant life had to be a constant struggle. She realized: That may have been part of the story she witnessed growing up, but it didn’t have to become her story. In this episode, we talk about: • Why financial security can keep us stuck in situations we’ve outgrown • The importance of creating a financial plan before making a major transition • How inherited money beliefs quietly influence our decisions • Why making more money doesn’t automatically eliminate financial fear • Rebuilding your identity after a major life change • Breaking generational patterns before passing them to your children • Why true wealth is about far more than the number in your bank account Kristy defines true wealth as having the time to spend with her daughter while feeling free, healthy, happy, and surrounded by love. And that’s the reminder I want you to take from this conversation: It doesn’t matter how much money you have. It’s what you do with it. You get to question the stories you inherited. You get to decide what wealth looks like for you. And you get to create a new financial story instead of repeating the old one. CONNECT WITH KRISTY Visit Kristy Giarratano’s website to learn more about her coaching, reinvention quiz, and free resources: https://www.kristygiarratano.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com [https://www.kristygiarratano.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com] YOUR NEXT MONEY MOVE If this episode has you questioning the story you’ve been telling yourself about money, start by looking at what your numbers are actually telling you. Take the iDateMoney® Wealth Audit to uncover your CEO Gap Score when you join The Smell of Money: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about] and identify where money may be leaking from your cash flow, and see the next move you can make to keep more of the money you’re already earning. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney®️! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Breaking Generational Money Patterns with Sarah Lauren

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 stopped to ask yourself why you believe what you believe about money? Many of our deepest financial habits aren't created by us, they're inherited through generations of family beliefs, emotional conditioning, and survival patterns. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sarah Lauren to explore how generational conditioning shapes everything from our self-worth to our spending habits and how healing your nervous system can transform your relationship with money. If you've ever struggled with emotional spending, scarcity, guilt around making money, or feeling like success somehow makes you a "bad person," this episode will help you uncover where those beliefs came from and how to begin rewriting your story. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: * Why generational beliefs impact your financial decisions * The difference between trauma and everyday survival conditioning * How your nervous system influences your money habits * Sarah's three stages of healing inherited patterns: * Remembering your true self * Embodying worthiness * Manifesting from alignment * The surprising childhood experience that created Sarah's money story * Why awareness is the first step to lasting financial freedom * How emotional healing and wealth-building go hand in hand * Why money isn't the problem—your relationship with it is CONNECT WITH SARAH LAUREN Join Sarah's free Skool community: Freedom Lovers Only: https://www.skool.com/freedomloversonly/about?utm_source=skooldotcom&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=user_profile_page&utm_content=9103925b38084802b6af29bb6b8d1b47 [https://www.skool.com/freedomloversonly/about?utm_source=skooldotcom&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=user_profile_page&utm_content=9103925b38084802b6af29bb6b8d1b47] Inside, you'll find daily Bliss Rituals designed to help parents heal inherited conditioning and create emotional freedom for themselves and future generations. THANK YOU FOR TUNING INTO THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF IDATEMONEY®️! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 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 Reinvent Your Career Without Fear with Natalie Holder

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] Are you staying in a job because it feels safe, even though it no longer fulfills you? In this episode of i Date Money®, Lisa Drennon sits down with employment attorney and workplace reinvention coach Natalie Holder to explore what really keeps professionals stuck in careers they've outgrown. If you've ever wondered whether it's time for a career change, retirement, entrepreneurship, or simply asking for what you're worth, this conversation will help you make decisions from confidence instead of fear. Natalie shares practical strategies for recognizing when it's time to move on, building confidence before making a leap, negotiating beyond salary, and creating a career that aligns with your purpose. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: * Why fear—not money—is often what keeps us stuck * How to recognize the signals that it's time for a change * The difference between taking reckless leaps and strategic steps * Why you need a "Personal Board of Directors" * How to identify your transferable skills * Smart ways to negotiate beyond salary * Why external visibility is one of the most valuable career assets you can build * How to prepare financially before leaving your job * The mindset shift that creates lasting career fulfillment MEMORABLE QUOTE > "You don't just leap—you gather the information, take strategic steps, and make decisions backed by confidence." CONNECT WITH NATALIE HOLDER 🌐 NatalieHolderSpeaks.com [http://NatalieHolderSpeaks.com] THANK YOU FOR TUNING INTO THIS WEEK’S EPISODE OF IDATEMONEY®️! 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 Hidden Money Story Keeping You Stuck with Q Riaz

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 wondered why making money feels harder than it should? Maybe you've taken the courses. Maybe you've learned the sales scripts. Maybe you know exactly what to do, yet something inside still freezes when it's time to ask for the sale, raise your prices, or believe you're worthy of receiving. In this deeply emotional live coaching session, I sit down with Q, founder of the Inner Brilliance Collective, as she courageously shares the painful experience that shaped her relationship with money. Together, we uncover how childhood wounds, survival, shame, and unforgiveness can silently control our financial decisions for years. This isn't a conversation about budgeting. It's a conversation about healing. During this episode you'll experience guided visualization, nervous system regulation, aromatherapy techniques, and a powerful discussion about forgiving yourself so you can finally move from surviving to thriving. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: • Why money is rarely the real problem • How trauma shapes financial decisions • The connection between your nervous system and receiving money • Why self-worth impacts sales and pricing • Borrowing from your future self through debt • The power of forgiveness in financial healing • Guided visualization to create financial safety • Moving from survival mode into abundance ---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH TODAY'S GUEST Q Founder of the Inner Brilliance Collective Helping women quiet their inner critic, build self-worth, and experience lasting personal transformation. Community: https://www.skool.com/inner-brilliance-collective-7769/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2 [https://www.skool.com/inner-brilliance-collective-7769/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2] ---------------------------------------- SPECIAL MENTIONS Heather Boers The Directory on Skool Helping creators and business owners become more visible through collaboration, networking, and Pinterest marketing. https://www.skool.com/thedirectory/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2 [https://www.skool.com/thedirectory/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2] Elena Maren Inflameless Living Licensed nutrition professional helping people reduce chronic inflammation through nutrition and lifestyle. https://www.skool.com/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle-1274/about?utm_source=skooldotcom&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=discovery_search_group_link [https://www.skool.com/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle-1274/about?utm_source=skooldotcom&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=discovery_search_group_link] ---------------------------------------- READY TO HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY? Join The Smell of Money™ community where we combine practical money management, mindset, nervous system regulation, and aromatherapy to create lasting financial confidence. https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about] 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

Infinite Banking: Should Entrepreneurs Use Life Insurance to Build Wealth? Featuring Thomas Cox

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] Most entrepreneurs work hard to make money but what happens after the money hits your bank account? In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Thomas Cox, founder of Cox Capital and host of The Owners Table Podcast, to unpack the concept of Infinite Banking, a wealth-building strategy that uses specially designed whole life insurance policies to create a personal source of capital for investing, real estate, business growth, and long-term financial security. Whether you've heard of Infinite Banking or this is your first introduction, this conversation will challenge the way you think about cash flow, profit, and putting your money to work. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: * What Infinite Banking actually is—and who it's designed for. * Why this strategy only makes sense if you have consistent excess cash flow. * How entrepreneurs can use life insurance as a financial tool instead of viewing it as just a death benefit. * The biggest mistake business owners make when they say they're "reinvesting in the business." * Why Profit First principles create the foundation for sustainable wealth. * How to think differently about saving, investing, and building long-term financial freedom. * Why money should always have a job—not sit idle in a checking account. KEY TAKEAWAYS 💰 Money is a tool—not a trophy. 💰 Reinvesting in your business doesn't mean spending money on everything that promises growth. 💰 Insurance can become a strategic financial asset when used correctly. 💰 Building wealth starts with intentional cash flow management before investing. 💰 It's not about how much money you make—it's about what you do with it. CONNECT WITH THOMAS COX Website: thomascox.co [http://thomascox.co] Follow Thomas on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms at @thomascox.co [http://thomascox.co]. READY TO ORGANIZE YOUR CASH FLOW? If you're making good money but still don't feel financially secure, it's time to stop guessing and start leading your money with confidence. Join The Smell of Money™ community where we help entrepreneurs: • Organize cash flow • Navigate debt strategically • Build wealth with confidence Because it doesn't matter how much money you have—it's what you do with 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