I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce

A Simple Path To Confidently Building Wealth In Your Business

Ready to match your Profit & Loss Statement to your bank account...in this episode Lisa Drennon's shares the exact steps to make profit without fear, shame, or spreadsheets. You can make six figures and still feel broke. It’s not about how much you earn, it’s about how you manage what you have. Highlights: * Why high income doesn’t always mean financial peace * The biggest mistakes divorced women make with money and how to fix them * The method that creates stability and confidence * How to stop feeling guilty about spending * The mindset shift that builds trust in your financial decisions Resources mentioned in the show: Open your Novo business checking account: https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa] Open your Axos business savings account: https://www.axosbank.com/logout?status=active [https://www.axosbank.com/logout?status=active] Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Break The “Family ATM” Cycle Today

Every time you get ahead, a “family emergency” pulls you straight back to zero. In this episode Lisa shows single moms how to build a bulletproof money mindset, set family money boundaries, and stop overspending with a conscious spending challenge that actually works. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS * The repeating “family ATM” pattern and why it isn’t just bad luck * The 4 psychological triggers: Guilt Gauntlet, Obligation Trap, Crisis Currency, Scarcity Echo * From savior to steward: the mindset shift that protects your bank account * Three steps to rebuild your money mindset and stop overspending * Boundary scripts that are kind, clear, and firm * The gifting rule that ends resentment and protects relationships * How the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge finds $500 in a week TIMESTAMPS * 0:00 Cold open: why emergencies keep resetting your progress * 2:24 Exposing the psychology behind family money sabotage * 4:42 Trigger 1: The Guilt Gauntlet * 6:43 Trigger 2: The Obligation Trap * 8:41 Trigger 3: Crisis Currency * 12:47 Trigger 4: The Scarcity Echo * 16:25 Step 1: Identify scripts and rewrite your money story * 21:12 Step 2: Reframe from family savior to financial steward * 21:56 Step 3: Boundaries with compassion and clarity * 26:23 The gifting rule and how to use it * 28:36 What happens after you say no: the extinction burst * 30:45 Recap and your next decision * 31:24 CTA and share with a single mom who needs this Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. 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 Enjoy the Holidays Without Going Broke

In this episode, Lisa Drennon discusses how to enjoy the holiday season without overspending. She shares her personal journey of creating a budget that allows for joy and peace during the holidays, emphasizing that financial stress can detract from the holiday spirit. Lisa provides practical tips for conscious spending, including creating a spending system, sticking to a list, and focusing on meaningful gifts rather than expensive ones. She encourages listeners to shift their perspective on holiday spending and offers tools to help achieve financial clarity and confidence. Takeaways * The holiday season can be enjoyed without overspending. * Creating a budget can lead to a peaceful holiday experience. * Overspending does not equate to generosity. * A written spending plan provides freedom and control. * Meaningful gifts can be more valuable than expensive ones. * Setting a spending limit helps track expenses and reduce guilt. * Focusing on peace rather than pressure is essential during the holidays. * Kids value relationships over material gifts. * Financial clarity can lead to a more joyful holiday season. * Saving money during the holidays is about creating freedom, not cutting joy. Chapters 00:00 Embracing a Joyful Holiday Season Without Overspending 02:36 Creating a Conscious Spending System 05:10 Finding Meaning in Gifts and Experiences 07:43 Transforming Relationships Through Budgeting 09:20 Building Financial Confidence After Divorce Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. 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 Simple Money Shift Divorced Mompreneurs Use to Gain Clarity and Get Paid Every Month

If you’re tired of feeling like there’s never enough money no matter how much you make this episode is your reset. The simple money shift I teach today is what helps divorced mompreneurs finally get paid every month with clarity and confidence. Highlights: The truth about why combining business and personal money keeps your income stuck Three hidden mistakes that block your business growth How to set up a simple 3-account system that organizes your cash flow The exact percentages to use for taxes, profit, and your paycheck Why clarity with your money instantly increases confidence How to create weekly “money dates” to keep cash flowing and stress low * Novo business checking: Open Your Business Checking Today [https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=LisaDrennon&first_name=Lisa] * Axos business savings account: Set aside taxes [https://share.axosbank.com/?raf=DAJ2389] * Bask personal savings account: High yield interest rate [https://baskbank.com/] * Schedule a 10-minute hot seat coaching call: Solve one money problem [https://calendly.com/lisa-drennon/wealth-activation-call-1] If you’re ready to stop the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and finally pay yourself with peace and profit, join The Smell of Money [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Inside, you’ll get the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge and learn how to separate business and personal money for good. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. 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 Essential Oils Helped Me Pay Off $100K of Debt (And Finally Feel Financially Free)

What if the scent in your room could change the numbers in your bank account? In this episode, Lisa Drennon shares how essential oils helped her rewire her money mindset, stop panic spending, and rebuild financial stability after debt and emotional burnout. HIGHLIGHTS: * How financial anxiety silently drives emotional spending * The surprising role scent plays in your money mindset * Lisa’s 3 essential oils for calm, clarity, and confidence * How she paid off $100,000 in six months * The simple spending system that builds lasting stability * Why your nervous system—not your income—determines financial security * How to start your own 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The scent that changed everything 02:00 How Lisa fell into $100K of hidden debt 06:00 Peppermint for clarity and decision-making 08:00 Bergamot for financial peace and confidence 13:00 The missing money bucket: fun money 15:00 How emotional safety fuels financial security 18:00 Start your 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge RESOURCES & LINKS: * Join The Smell of Money and get immediate access to the 7-day Conscious Spending Challenge: The Smell of Money [https://bit.ly/4q8BM6O] * Get the 7-Day Conscious Spending Challenge tracker [https://idatemoney.com/7-day-challenge] * Shop Lisa’s recommended essential oils (affiliate link) [https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/19330106] Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money—even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2], you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Join The Smell of Money today: Click Here to join [https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2]. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily