Kicking off the second week of January, we continue the financial planning conversation with a practical, no-shame approach to setting yourself up for the year ahead. From improving financial literacy and knowing your numbers to spending with intention, paying down debt without guilt, and building flexibility into your plans, this episode is about creating stability without rigidity. We also revisit the power of building the right financial team and intentionally growing your drip, trickle, flow, and flood income streams — so your money supports your life, not the other way around.

We discuss:

1. Financial literacy is an ongoing practice, not a finish line.
2. Whether it’s podcasts, books, conversations, or using AI to break things down in your own learning style, consistently investing in understanding money builds confidence and clarity over time.
3. Knowing your numbers creates freedom, not restriction.
4. Understanding what’s coming in, what’s going out, and what’s left applies to both personal and business finances. Simple systems and regular money check-ins make everything easier to manage.
5. Spend with intention, not guilt.
6. Reviewing subscriptions, travel choices, and education investments helps ensure your money aligns with what actually matters to you without cutting joy or shaming yourself.
7. Pay down debt without emotional baggage.
8. Not all debt is bad, and carrying shame only adds an unnecessary emotional cost. Owning where you are, learning from it, and moving forward is progress.
9. Plan for change and diversify your income streams.
10. Financial plans are never perfect. Flexibility, a strong support team, and intentionally growing your drip, trickle, flow, and flood income streams help you stay steady when life shifts.

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