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Deep and Honest Conversations About How Money Affects Our Well-Being

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When It’s Time to Move On

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Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat about knowing when it’s time to move on, both in business and their personal lives. They explore what it means to let go of income streams and spending habits, and the challenges that can cause, in order to take advantage of life’s opportunities. And they have some news about Beyond The Dollar – don’t worry it’s not going away – but stay tuned to learn what it is and how they’re embracing the changes.

What You Hear in This Episode:

  • The BIG news about Beyond The Dollar moving forward
  • What it means to say no to something, even if you enjoy doing it
  • What it has been like to work together despite these changes
  • Why you need to be present and consistently take time to reflect what’s working and not working in your life
  • The benefits of saying no
  • How you can stop from feeling overwhelmed and make the best decision for you

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Leaving a $1 Million Business For Your Values

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Tara McMullin, founder of CoCommercial, talks (alongside former Beyond The Dollar co-host Garrett) about why she decided to walk away from a business that earned her over a million dollar in sales because of her values. We also get into the nitty gritty of what she did to build another business that both earns her money and helps her customers thrive without her. Tara also shares what business owners and consumers can do to be more informed about the choices they make so that they’re purchasing or creating products in an ethical way.

What You Hear in This Episode:

  • Why Tara made the bold choice to shut down her old business and why it was such an easy decision for her
  • How entrepreneurs can fall into the trap of doing things as they’re “supposed” to be
  • What Tara did to untangle her values, beliefs and thoughts to move towards a more ethical business model
  • Why Tara calls herself a “superuser” in her new community
  • What creators and consumers can do to be aware of scammers and businesses that create a culture of dependency
  • How anyone can still earn money in accordance to their values, no matter their income situation

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You Don’t Have to Quit Your Day Job

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Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Chris Browning – financial analyst by day, and host of the award winning podcast Popcorn Finance by night. We discuss why having a side hustle is not the answer to your career problems, and how it can simply be a fun hobby that makes some money. We also talk about why it’s important to get support around your side hustle, how to maintain a healthy hustle/life balance, and why it’s perfectly ok not to make the leap into entrepreneurship.

What You Hear in This Episode:

  • Why earning a livable wage from side hustles is overrated
  • Why Chris chooses to focus on his career first
  • How Chris started his podcast and the intangible benefits he gets from producing it
  • What keeps people from loving their jobs
  • Possible downsides to using your side hustle to transition into full-time entrepreneurship

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Learning Money From Your Parents With Allison Kade

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In this episode Sarah and (former co-host Garrett) chat with Allison Kade, the Editorial Director of Fabric, where she’s building a personal finance publication for young families. She’s also written about money in places like Bloomberg, Forbes, Real Simple, and The Today Show. We talk about how her parents taught her how to be responsible with money, which are skills she still uses to this day. We also get into the nitty gritty of her upbringing and how she was prepared to adult with her finances. Allison also shares how those who weren’t taught to be confident around money can become so, even if they don’t know where to start.

What You Hear in This Episode:

  • Allison’s most vivid money lesson growing up
  • Why Allison felt super confident when it came time to “adult” with her finances
  • What Allison didn’t learn growing up when it came to money
  • How much parents can affect their child’s attitudes towards money, even into adulthood
  • How Sarah and Garrett’s money stories differ because of their upbringing
  • Why it’s important to try and understand where our parents are coming from when it comes to money

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Why Self-Care is Good for your Money

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In this episode Sarah and (former co-host Garrett chat about self-care and how that translates to our finances. We cover the myths and misconceptions of what self-care is, and how it’s not about just treating yo self. We also talk about the costs of not incorporating a self-care routine, and what we can do to take care of ourselves even on a limited time schedule.

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How Our Mental Health Affects Our Finances

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Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Melanie Lockert, the founder of Dear Debt, a blog that aims to help people remove the stigma around mental health and debt. She is also the co-founder of the Lola Retreat, which helps bold women face their fears, own their dreams, and figure out a plan to be in control of their finances. We chat about her history with mental illness, how that’s impacted her financial life, what sparked her desire to help those feeling suicidal over their debt, and how money can be the most important (and useless) thing in the world.

 

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How to No Longer Let Fear Stop You

In this episode, Sarah (and former co-host) Garrett chat about how our fears around money prevent us from getting what we truly want. We discuss why we are scared of things that no longer threaten us physically but threaten our sense of self, like rejection or not meeting our own expectations. We also talk about the types of questions we can ask ourselves to move past financial and other fears.

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Keeping Separate Finances in Your Marriage

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In this episode I (alongside former co-host Garrett Philbin) chat with Brynne Conroy, the author of The Feminist Financial Handbook. Her book provides real motivation and resources for women who may be struggling—not only those who have already accumulated wealth. We talk about what it means to maintain autonomy in your relationship when it comes to finances, including what separate accounts may be necessary and how to look out for your best interest as well as your partners.

 

 

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The True Definition of “Enough” with Kathleen Shannon

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Sarah and (former co-host) Garrett chat with Kathleen Shannon, co-host of the Being Boss podcast – with almost 6 million downloads- where she shares her insights and experience on what it takes to be a small business owner and side-hustler. She’s also the founder and partner at Braid Creative – a Branding Agency for creative entrepreneurs and purpose-driven businesses where she helps her clients blend more of who they are into the work they do. We talk about how getting clarity and knowing your values helps you in all aspects in your life, perceived vs actual risks in entrepreneurship, and a whole lot more.

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Your Burning Money Questions – Answered!

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In this episode I (alongside former co-host Garrett Philbin) are featuring you, our listeners! We’ve received lots of questions throughout the season and so wanted to answer a few of them live!. We answer your questions on how to navigate work/life balance, money mindset strategies, resources we recommend and much more.

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