Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, 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.

If you feel like you don’t have enough money to invest after divorce, this episode will show you exactly how to start building financial stability with what you already have.

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Shari Rash, nationally recognized financial advisor, money mindset expert, and host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money. Together, they break down the biggest myths around investing, why traditional financial advice often fails women, and how to create a simple financial plan that actually works in real life.

Shari specializes in helping single women build wealth with clarity and confidence, without overwhelm or complicated systems.

Connect with Shari: Shari Rash's Website

What you’ll learn:

• Why you don’t need a lot of money to start investing
• How automation builds financial stability faster than willpower
• The truth behind “I can’t afford it” and what it really means
• How to align your spending with your values
• A simple framework to organize your money without overwhelm
• How to start saving for retirement even if you’re starting late

Timestamped key moments:
00:00 Why women feel rejected by financial advisors
03:30 The truth about starting to invest with small amounts
06:00 Breaking the “I can’t afford it” mindset
10:30 Aligning spending with your values
13:00 Roth vs traditional investing explained simply
15:00 The 50-30-20 spending strategy
19:00 Emotional spending and money awareness
22:00 Building confidence through simple money habits

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money!

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Join The Smell of Money to rebuild financial stability after divorce, fix your money mindset, and create a simple financial plan that actually works.

How to rebuild financial stability after divorce without feeling restricted or broke starts with breaking the save and splurge cycle and finally creating a simple money system that works.

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Boers, founder of Wilder Profits and the Directory on Skool, to talk about the real patterns keeping women stuck in financial instability.

From saving everything and then overspending out of frustration, to avoiding money altogether, this conversation uncovers the emotional and practical shifts needed to build true wealth.

Heather shares her journey from financial avoidance to awareness, how she stopped ignoring her numbers, and how simple systems helped her finally feel in control of her money. We also dive into entrepreneurship, shiny object syndrome, and how to find the right platform that actually supports your income and energy.

Heather Boers is the founder of Wilder Profits and the Directory on Skool, helping entrepreneurs collaborate, gain visibility, and grow income through community.

Connect here: The Directory

What you’ll learn:

• Why making more money does not solve financial instability
• The dangerous save and splurge cycle and how to break it
• How money avoidance keeps you stuck in debt and confusion
• Simple ways to start tracking money without overwhelm
• Why visibility and collaboration can increase income
• How to find a business model that actually aligns with you

Timestamped Key Moments:
00:00 Why making more money doesn’t mean you keep more
02:00 The save and splurge cycle explained
05:00 Money avoidance and not tracking spending
08:00 Feeling restrictive vs creating balance with money
10:30 The power of awareness and celebrating income
13:00 Shiny object syndrome in entrepreneurship
17:00 Finding your platform and aligned income strategy
22:00 Building visibility and collaboration for income growth
25:00 How the Directory creates opportunities and cash flow

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, 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.

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

🗝️🌬️💖💸

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That’s exactly why I created the Wealth Accelerator.

Join The Smell of Money community and start rebuilding your financial confidence today.

If you’ve been wondering how to rebuild your finances after divorce, feel confident investing, or finally understand how money works, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, we break down money mindset, financial literacy, and simple investing strategies that help you move from confusion to clarity. You’ll learn how to start small, think long term, and make aligned financial decisions that actually support your future.

This is about more than money. It’s about confidence, stability, and finally trusting yourself again.

What we cover:
• Rewriting your money story
• How to learn investing without overwhelm
• Why saving is non negotiable
• Investing with small amounts
• Conscious decision making with money
• Building wealth later in life

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:00 Money story and early beliefs
06:00 Learning investing basics
10:00 Saving and financial habits
13:00 Conscious wealth decisions
15:00 Market uncertainty and investing
18:00 Starting late with money
20:00 Action steps

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, 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.

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

🗝️🌬️💖💸

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Join The Smell of Money community and start rebuilding your financial confidence today.

Why do you still feel broke even when you’re working hard? This episode breaks down the real reason. It’s not your income. It’s your beliefs.

In this conversation, we explore how subconscious patterns, learning challenges, and the way you process information can directly affect your ability to earn, grow, and feel confident with money. If you’ve been stuck in confusion, fear, or self-doubt, this will help you finally understand why and what to do next.

This is about clarity, simplicity, and rebuilding your financial foundation from the inside out.

Chapters:
00:00 Why more money isn’t the solution
02:00 Understanding how your brain processes information
06:00 A simple system to create clarity
12:30 How confidence impacts income
18:30 Rewriting your money story
25:00 Where to get support

Russell Van Brocklen is a New York State Senate-funded dyslexia researcher, dyslexic professor, and creator of a breakthrough learning system that helps students rapidly improve reading and writing skills. Despite entering law school with a first-grade reading level, Russell taught himself to read and write at an advanced level, leading him to develop a proven method that has helped students move from middle school writing to graduate-level performance in less than a year.

His work focuses on simplifying complex learning challenges into practical, parent-led strategies that can be implemented at home in just minutes a day. Russell specializes in helping children and families unlock confidence, improve communication, and overcome learning barriers without expensive programs or years of intervention.

Resources:
Dyslexia Classes
Free Guide 'The 3 Reasons Your Child's Dyslexia Education Isn't Working' and How to Fix It

Join The Smell of Money community to create clarity, stability, and confidence with your finances.

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, 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.

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

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, 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.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸

Investment strategies after divorce can feel confusing, intimidating, and risky. But building wealth does not require guessing or gambling. It requires clarity, education, and the confidence to ask the right questions.

In this episode of the iDateMoney Lisa sits down with decorated U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel turned tech executive and investor Sara Blackmer. Sara shares how she moved from military service into venture capital and how women can start understanding the world of investing without feeling overwhelmed or behind.

If you've ever wondered how wealthy investors think about diversification, alternative investments, and building long-term wealth, this conversation will help you see investing from a completely new perspective.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why many women feel intimidated by investing and how to overcome it
• The difference between public market investing and private investments
• What a balanced investment portfolio can look like
• Why financial literacy is the key to rebuilding wealth after divorce
• How alternative investments can help accelerate wealth building
• Why building a supportive “financial village” matters for long-term success

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction and Lionfin’s Money Adventure book
02:08 Sara’s journey from military service to venture capital
05:18 Discovering what motivates you and building an exceptional career
08:00 Why building a support village matters after divorce
09:52 Understanding venture capital and alternative investments
16:40 Managing the emotional side of investing
19:29 Why diversification protects your wealth
23:30 The role of AI in modern investing
27:11 Why women should not feel intimidated by investing
29:56 How to connect with Sara and learn more about

investing opportunities

Resources:
Sara Blackmer LinkedIn

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it
🗝️🌬️💖💸

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Divorce can leave women feeling financially powerless, overwhelmed, and unsure about their future. In this episode, divorce strategist Becky Sampson shares how she fought through a three-and-a-half-year legal battle and why knowing your rights can change everything.

00:00 – Introduction
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01:46 – Meet Becky Sampson

03:08 – How the Divorce Battle Started.

05:15 – Moving to Hawaii and the Marriage Turning Point

06:35 – Refusing to Sign Fraudulent Tax Documents

07:34 – The Defining Conversation About “Value”

08:32 – Serving Divorce Papers on April Fool’s Day

09:56 – Fighting for Financial Fairness

11:22 – Why Women Leave Divorce Financially Struggling

12:29 – The Biggest Lie Women Believe About Divorce and Money

14:20 – The Power of Understanding Financial Increase in Marriage

16:11 – Turning Divorce Pain Into Purpose

18:34 – Why Advocating for Yourself Matters

20:28 – Creating a Business From Hard Experiencesess.

22:30 – Becky’s Podcast and Resources

24:01 – Final Advice for Anyone Facing Divorce.

25:07 – Encouragement for Women Starting Over Financially

Becky Sampson is the founder of OnlySubpoenas and a divorce strategist who helps women navigate divorce with strength and confidence. After representing herself through 21 subpoenas and three and a half years of court battles, she now teaches others how to understand their rights and advocate for themselves financially and legally.

She also hosts the podcast Divorcing Strong, where she interviews attorneys and legal experts to educate people on navigating divorce with clarity and empowerment.

Becky Sampson
https://beckysampson.com

Podcast
Divorcing Strong (YouTube)

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, 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.

Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.

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Franchising is often associated with fast food, but many of the most profitable opportunities today are outside the restaurant industry. In this episode, Lisa Drennan speaks with franchise consultant Jon Ostenson about how franchising works, how much it costs to start, and how entrepreneurs are using franchises to create long-term wealth and financial freedom.

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, 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.

Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it

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What if the visibility you are chasing in business is actually hurting you. In this episode, PR expert Lynn Aronberg explains the truth about public relations, earned media, and how entrepreneurs can build real authority without wasting money.

• The difference between earned media and paid media and why it matters
• The biggest PR scams entrepreneurs fall for
• When it actually makes sense to hire a PR agency
• Why visibility is a long game, not a quick win

00:00 Introduction and the question of financial freedom
01:50 Lynn’s journey from Dolphins cheerleader to PR agency owner
04:00 The truth about PR scams and paid media traps
07:40 When entrepreneurs should invest in PR
09:30 Turning a public divorce into international media exposure
14:00 Navigating fear and entrepreneurship after major life changes
17:00 The emotional battle entrepreneurs face around money
20:00 Why many six figure businesses still feel broke
23:00 PR contracts and understanding the long game of visibility
26:00 Supporting authors and building visibility through media

Lynn Aronberg is the CEO of Lynn Aronberg Public Relations LLC, a full service PR agency with international reach. A former Miami Dolphins cheerleader, she built her career in public relations before launching her own agency at age 30. Lynn represents entrepreneurs, CEOs, and companies seeking national and international media coverage, and she is known for helping clients build credibility through earned media.

Connect with Lynn Aronberg
Email: lynn@lynnaronberg.com

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, 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.

Click here to open your Business Checking with NOVO today.

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it

🗝️🌬️💖💸

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