Tired of getting paid and still wondering where your money went two weeks later?

On this podcast episode, learn the 7 essential things you should do as soon as you get paid to take control of your finances, stop the cycle of paycheck-to-paycheck stress, and start building real wealth.

Whether you're new to budgeting or ready to level up your money game, this episode is packed with practical, actionable steps to help you win financially.

You'll Learn:

• Why pausing before you spend is powerful
• How to automate your savings like a wealth-builder
• Why reviewing trends in your bills can unlock savings
• How to adjust your budget to stay on track
• Simple ways to prioritize future financial goals
• Why your money mindset needs regular check-ins
• How to set spending boundaries that still leave room for joy

Each paycheck is an opportunity to make progress—toward peace of mind, toward financial freedom, and toward the life you actually want. Start strong, stay consistent, and give your money a mission.

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On this episode, Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen dive into the topic of financial infidelity—how to recognize the signs, begin the healing process, and reclaim your financial power, whether you’ve been affected by it or have been the one who committed it.

Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen are a dynamic mother-daughter duo committed to empowering women with the tools they need to make confident financial decisions. As a consultant, educator, and entrepreneur, Barbara connects women with trusted financial professionals to help them plan for a future full of choices.

Maggie, with her curious mindset and passion for personal growth, inspires others through motivational talks and equips women with the financial knowledge they need to thrive. Together, they are dedicated to helping women build lives free from financial stress thanks to the support of their community of trusted professionals.

WHAT DR. BARBARA PROVOST AND MAGGIE NIELSEN DISCUSSED:

1. The definition of financial infidelity and why it can be so damaging to relationships—often without partners realizing what’s happening.
2. Red flags and warning signs of financial dishonesty in a relationship.
3. The emotional toll of financial infidelity and why it’s such a difficult topic for people to discuss openly.
4. Common patterns in how financial infidelity is discovered and how people typically react once it’s out in the open.
5. First steps someone should take after discovering a partner’s financial dishonesty and how to start rebuilding trust, clarity, and confidence.
6. Guidance for individuals who have been hiding financial secrets and want to take accountability and begin to repair the relationship.
7. Essential conversations couples should have early on to build financial transparency and prevent financial infidelity.
8. How financial literacy and confidence empower women to protect themselves emotionally and financially.
9. Steps women can take to move from financial chaos or crisis to clarity and long-term control over their money.

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH DR. BARBARA PROVOST AND MAGGIE NIELSEN:

• Website: https://pursestrings.co/
• Podcast: https://pursestrings.co/podcast/
• Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pursestringsco
• Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pursestringfinanciallyfearlesswomen
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursestringsco/
• TikToc: https://www.tiktok.com/@pursestringsco
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pursestrings/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCusras98haVpJ-P4C4d4IXw

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On this podcast episode, Lissa Lumutenga joins us to discuss the importance of aiming to save your first $10,000.

Lissa Lumutenga, CFP®, AFC®, is a personal finance expert, content creator, and founder of Wealth for Women of Color. After a decade working at Google and YouTube, she now focuses on making financial education more accessible and empowering women of color to build wealth.

Her approachable, inclusive way of talking about money has built a strong and engaged community online. Lissa was raised in Salinas, California, by her Filipino immigrant parents and currently resides in Los Angeles. She’s passionate about lifelong learning, sharing knowledge, and helping others create the financial freedom they deserve.

WHAT LISSA DISCUSSED:

1. The inspiration behind starting Wealth for Women of Color and the mission to empower women of color to build wealth.
2. The significance of the $10K savings milestone and why it’s such a powerful financial goal.
3. Mindset shifts and strategies that can help someone save $10K, especially when that goal feels out of reach.
4. How reaching the $10K mark can boost financial confidence and create a sense of security.
5. Common financial blocks experienced by women of color and ways to work through them.
6. How upbringing and cultural background influenced her personal money journey.
7. Practical tips for building savings without feeling deprived.
8. Lessons learned from working at Google and YouTube and how they now inform her work in financial education.

AND SO MUCH MORE

HOW TO KEEP UP WITH LISSA:

• On her website: https://wealthforwomenofcolor.com/
• Via her podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@NetNetPodcast
• On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wealthforwomenofcolor/
• On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wealthforwomenofcolor
• On Instagram: https://instagram.com/wealthforwomenofcolor
• Free financial coaching: https://Savvyladies.org

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