What does it look like to go from feeling financially overwhelmed to fully owning your money story?

In this episode of Money Files, I sit down with my client Clara, a hairstylist in Washington, D.C., who transformed the way she managed her finances. Before working together, Clara earned good money but constantly wondered, “Where is it all going?” Like many 1099 earners, her income fluctuated, and without a system, that led to stress, uncertainty, and missed opportunities.

Together, we built a framework that gave her structure, clarity, and confidence. Clara learned how to separate her business and personal finances, plan for taxes, and create a simple system that helped her build savings and prepare for slower seasons. With her new mindset and money plan, she stopped stressing about her finances, bought her first home, and even planned an international trip, without panic or guilt.

This conversation is about more than numbers; it’s about what happens when you finally take ownership of your financial life.

Listen in to learn:

[02:15] How Clara realized she needed help managing her money

[05:00] Why accountability and structure are key to financial success

[08:25] How she stopped stressing over inconsistent income[11:40] How she prepared for slow business seasons with confidence

[15:20] The mindset shift that helped her buy her first home

[18:40] How she learned to fit her lifestyle into her budget instead of restricting it

[21:45] Building confidence to earn more and plan for retirement

Tune into this episode of Money Files to hear how Clara went from overwhelmed to empowered and how financial coaching helped her build a system that supports her goals and her peace of mind.

Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://wealthovernow.com/financial-predictability-how-clara-created-financial-ease-as-a-hairstylist/

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