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Tea Time with Erin

Tea Time with Erin

By: Erin Reece
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Welcome to Tea Time with Erin: Real Money Stories - where we share the messy, beautiful, honest truth about what it's really like to heal your relationship with money while building a business. Host Erin (aka @erinthemoneytherapist) sits down with entrepreneurs over tea to talk about the stuff that doesn't usually get talked about: the shame, the fear, the breakthrough moments, and everything in between. If you've ever felt alone in your financial "mess," this is your safe space. Grab your favorite mug and join us for real conversations about money, mental health, and building businesses that feel good.

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  • When Your Business No Longer Fits Your Life with Meg Yelaney

    When Your Business No Longer Fits Your Life with Meg Yelaney
    27 Oct 2026
    Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Tea Time with Erin, where we share honest conversations about entrepreneurship, money, mental health, and the stories that shape the way we build our businesses and lives.In this episode, Erin sits down with her longtime friend and fellow twin mom Meg Yelaney, business coach, marketing strategist, and host of Business Not As Usual, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, motherhood, financial decisions, and what happens when the business you've built no longer fits the life you want. Meg shares her journey from network marketing to business coaching, how becoming a mom of twins changed her priorities, and why some of her most difficult seasons ultimately led to a more aligned and sustainable business.Meg opens up about navigating the loss of her father, postpartum identity struggles, declining business revenue, and a failed launch that left her questioning whether she wanted to continue being an entrepreneur at all. She shares how stepping back helped her recognize that she had spent years trying to be everything to everyone instead of focusing on what made her business unique. Erin and Meg also explore the financial side of those transitions, including relying on savings, learning to manage business finances after losing a trusted accountant, recognizing patterns of financial avoidance, and making expensive business investments that didn't always deliver the results she expected.Together, Erin and Meg discuss the importance of balancing financial strategy with intuition, understanding your money beliefs, and redefining what success and wealth actually mean to you. From learning to say no to opportunities that don't align with your values to building a business that supports your current season of life, this conversation is a reminder that growth doesn't always mean doing more, earning more, or moving faster. Sometimes the most meaningful progress comes from slowing down, trusting yourself, and creating a business that allows you to enjoy the life you're working so hard to build.In This Episode, You'll Hear:How Meg transitioned from network marketing to business coaching and marketing strategyWhat Meg's Distinctive Edge approach teaches entrepreneurs about standing out in a crowded marketHow motherhood and raising twins changed Meg's relationship with work, time, and business growthWhy feeling behind doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrongHow grief, postpartum changes, and a failed business launch led Meg to question her entrepreneurial identityWhy trying to serve everyone eventually left Meg feeling disconnected from her businessHow identifying her zone of genius helped her rebuild her business around what she genuinely loved doingHow savings and her husband's entrepreneurial support helped her navigate financial uncertaintyWhat losing her father, who was also her accountant, taught Meg about financial responsibility and estate planningWhy business owners can't completely outsource financial decision-making and cash flow managementHow financial avoidance can develop when you've always relied on someone else to manage your moneyThe importance of understanding your profit and loss statement, business expenses, and return on investmentHow Meg learned to recognize business expenses motivated by appearances rather than actual valueWhy balancing intuition and financial data is important when making business decisionsHow personal values can guide spending, business opportunities, and long-term financial goalsWhy building a successful business doesn't have to mean sacrificing your time, family, or prioritiesKey TakeawaysYour business should evolve as your life changes. What worked before motherhood, grief, or a major life transition may no longer support the person you are today.Trying to be everything to everyone can lead to burnout, financial strain, and a loss of connection with the work you actually enjoy.Financial avoidance doesn't disappear simply because you have an accountant or bookkeeper. Business owners still need to understand their numbers and take ownership of financial decisions.Not every business investment is a good investment. Spending money to appear successful isn't the same as spending money to create meaningful growth.Financial strategy and intuition can work together. Understanding your numbers helps you make informed decisions without eliminating creativity or trust in yourself.Your definition of wealth and success should reflect your personal values rather than someone else's expectations.You can have ambitious goals without rushing to achieve them. Sustainable growth means recognizing what matters most in your current season of life.Learn More About MegMeg Yelaney is a business coach and marketing strategist who helps entrepreneurs discover their Distinctive Edge—the unique combination of their experiences, expertise, approach, and client results that helps them stand out and become known for what they do best.Instagram: @‌...
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    48 min
  • Money Mindset, Pricing & Learning to Charge for Your Expertise with Jenn Whitmer

    Money Mindset, Pricing & Learning to Charge for Your Expertise with Jenn Whitmer
    13 Oct 2026
    Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Tea Time with Erin, where we share honest conversations about entrepreneurship, money, mental health, and the stories that shape the way we build our businesses and lives.In this episode, Erin sits down with her friend Jenn Whitmer, keynote speaker, award-winning author, former educator, and self-described joy bringer, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, money mindset, pricing, leadership, and intentionally creating more joy in both work and life. Jenn shares how an unexpected career transition ultimately led her from education into consulting, entrepreneurship, and a speaking career she never knew was possible.Jenn also takes us behind the scenes of writing and publishing her book and explains why she wasn't willing to write one simply because it was the expected next step in her speaking career. She shares how finding a deeper purpose, getting the right support, and understanding how the book could genuinely serve people finally moved her from thinking about writing to actually doing it. Along the way, Erin and Jenn explore the Joy Ratio, why joy isn't the same thing as toxic positivity, and how intentionally designing for joy can improve the way we work and live.Together, Erin and Jenn dig into the money stories that surfaced as Jenn built her business—from feeling guilty about earning more than she did as an educator to learning how to confidently communicate her speaking fees. They talk about why “charge your worth” can be harmful advice, separating your value as a human from the value of the problem you solve, and practicing new money stories until they begin to feel natural. Ultimately, this conversation is a reminder that entrepreneurship has a way of exposing our beliefs about money, work, success, and ourselves—and that noticing and rewriting those stories can change both our businesses and our lives.In This Episode, You'll Hear:How Jenn went from educator to consultant, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and authorWhy getting fired from a toxic work environment became an unexpected turning point in her careerWhat finally convinced Jenn to write a book after years of people telling her she shouldThe differences between self-publishing, traditional publishing, and hybrid publishingHow Jenn's book has supported and expanded her speaking businessWhat the Joy Ratio is and why experiencing joy doesn't mean ignoring the difficult parts of lifeHow you can intentionally design your work and life to create more opportunities for joyWhy entrepreneurship can become an intense form of personal developmentThe money beliefs Jenn carried from education into entrepreneurshipWhy earning more money for work that felt easier initially brought up guiltWhy “charge your worth” isn't always helpful advice for service-based entrepreneursHow to separate your personal worth from the value of the problem your business solvesWhat happened when Jenn quoted a $2,000 speaking fee early in her business—and was challenged for charging too muchHow practicing your pricing out loud can help build confidence when communicating your ratesHow family, money, and workplace stories can unconsciously shape the way you run your businessJenn's practical strategies for replacing old stories and building self-efficacyKey TakeawaysJoy doesn't require you to pretend everything is good. Jenn's Joy Ratio is about creating enough meaningful, connected, purposeful experiences to support you even when parts of life feel difficult.The stories you inherit about money, work, success, and what is “normal” can follow you into entrepreneurship unless you intentionally examine them.Your worth as a human being is separate from what you charge. Your clients are paying for your expertise and the value of the problem you solve.Hearing “no” to your price isn't necessarily a judgment of your value; sometimes a client's budget simply doesn't match your rate.Confidence with pricing takes practice. Repeating the words, gathering evidence from past experiences, and learning from others can help your brain become more comfortable with a new story.Support matters. Jenn wishes she had invested in coaching, a VA, bookkeeping, and other support earlier instead of waiting until she felt like she could afford it.Personal development and professional development are deeply connected when you're an entrepreneur because your business will continually bring you face-to-face with your own beliefs and roadblocks.Learn More About JennJenn Whitmer is a keynote speaker, award-winning author, and joy bringer who helps teams and organizations use joy as a performance tool.Website: jennwhitmer.comConnect with ErinLearn more about Erin’s work around money mindset, financial therapy, and building businesses that support your life.Book a free financial clarity call with ErinInstagram: @‌erinthemoneytherapistErin’s Tea for This EpisodeErin is drinking Soothsayer Tea House Masala Chai during this episode. Receive 15% off ...
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    1 hr and 4 min
  • When the Corner Office Isn't the Dream Anymore With Halee Sprinkle

    When the Corner Office Isn't the Dream Anymore With Halee Sprinkle
    29 Sep 2026
    Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Tea Time with Erin, where we share honest conversations about entrepreneurship, money, mental health, and the stories that shape the way we build our businesses and lives.In this episode, Erin sits down with her friend Halee Sprinkle, founder of Czech Yourself Marketing, to talk about leaving corporate America, building a business from the ground up, and redefining what wealth and success actually look like. After more than a decade in corporate marketing, Halee realized that the corner office she once dreamed about wasn't giving her the freedom, creativity, or life she really wanted.Halee shares the financial lessons that shaped her long before she became an entrepreneur—from growing up in a family that prioritized saving and budgeting to preparing financially before leaving her steady salary and benefits behind. She and Erin explore how those early money beliefs followed Halee into adulthood, marriage, business ownership, and the financial decisions she continues to make today. They also talk about building a business with a small financial footprint, separating business and personal finances, and learning to define wealth by more than the number in a bank account.Together, Erin and Halee unpack the reality that even successful entrepreneurs sometimes want to burn the whole thing down. Halee shares the moments she considered returning to corporate life, how financial pressure often triggered those doubts, and why reconnecting with her deeper reason for becoming an entrepreneur helped her keep going. Ultimately, this conversation is a reminder that success doesn't have to look like the version you imagined at 20—and sometimes the real goal isn't a bigger salary at all, but the freedom to build a life and business on your own terms.In This Episode, You'll Hear:How Halee went from more than 12 years in corporate America to building her own marketing agencyWhy the corporate career and corner office she once wanted eventually felt limitingHow Halee financially prepared before leaving a steady salary and benefitsThe childhood money lessons that taught her to budget, save, and work toward financial goalsHow an unexpected family medical crisis changed the way Halee and her husband approached moneyWhy she started her business with a small financial footprint and separate business financesHow entrepreneurship allowed Halee to redefine wealth as freedom rather than salaryWhy time, flexibility, travel, and choice became more valuable than a traditional definition of successHow financial pressure caused Halee to periodically question entrepreneurship and consider returning to corporate lifeWhat those corporate job opportunities taught her about why she left in the first placeWhy entrepreneurs at every income level can have moments when they want to quitHow reconnecting with your values and your “why” can help you navigate difficult seasons in businessKey TakeawaysThe money lessons we learn early in life can continue shaping how we save, spend, plan, and build businesses as adults.Preparing financially for entrepreneurship doesn't eliminate uncertainty, but it can give you a stronger foundation for taking the leap.Wealth is personal. For Halee, success became less about reaching a particular salary and more about having freedom over her time, energy, and choices.Wanting to quit during a difficult season doesn't necessarily mean you're on the wrong path.Financial pressure can make a traditional paycheck look like the easiest solution, but it can also be an opportunity to reevaluate your offers, revenue streams, pricing, and business model.Your definition of success can—and probably will—change as your life, family, priorities, and values evolve.Learn More About Halee SprinkleHalee Sprinkle is the founder of Czech Yourself Marketing, where she works with small businesses and nonprofits through social media marketing and overall marketing consultation.Website: http://CzechYourselfMarketing.comInstagram: @czech_yourself_marketingConnect with ErinLearn more about Erin’s work around money mindset, financial therapy, and building businesses that support your life.Book a free financial clarity call with ErinInstagram: @‌erinthemoneytherapistErin’s Tea for This EpisodeErin is drinking Turmeric Ashwagandha Stress Support Tea, which she found through Misfits Market and has been enjoying as a turmeric tea for overall support.Keep the Conversation GoingIf this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe and share it with another entrepreneur who might need to hear it.New episodes of Tea Time with Erin drop every other Tuesday, where we share honest conversations about money, mental health, and entrepreneurship.Grab your drink of choice, take a deep breath, and join us for the next Tea Time.
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    54 min
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