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- 80 Cats, A Botched Eviction and a $20k Loss: My Real Estate FAIL Story
Babe, this episode is wild. I’m spilling all the tea on my first out-of-state real estate investment—a journey that went from cash flow dreams to 80 cats, an eviction disaster, and a $20K loss. It was a mess, but I came out stronger, and I’m sharing all the lessons so you don’t have to learn the hard way like I did.
Here’s what I’m covering:
- The exact strategy I used to pick this property and why I thought it was a slam dunk.
- How trusting the wrong people almost cost me everything.
- The one (massive) red flag I ignored that came back to bite me.
- Why I finally decided to cut my losses and sell—and what that taught me about listening to my gut.
- How losing $20K still feels like a win (and why I’m not giving up on real estate investing).
This episode is for you if:
- You want the real story of real estate investing, not just the highlight reel.
- You’ve faced setbacks in your financial journey and need a reminder to keep going.
- You’re ready to build wealth but smarter, not harder.
Press play and let’s dive into the chaos.
48 min - Is Fear Keeping You Broke?
Babe, are you letting fear run the show when it comes to your finances?
In this episode, we’re having a no-filter, heart-to-heart about how fear might be sneaking into your money mindset and keeping you stuck where you are. If you’re dreaming of making bold moves, chasing those big goals, or finally stepping into your wealthy girl era, this episode is your permission slip to feel the fear and go for it anyway.
What We’re Covering in This Episode:
- How fear disguises itself as logical thoughts and keeps you playing small with your money.
- The 6 sneaky ways fear shows up (hi, perfectionism and people-pleasing—we’re looking at you!).
- Why staying in your comfort zone might feel "safe" but is keeping you broke.
- The mindset shifts you need to break free from fear and start manifesting those big money moves.
- Real talk: Why there’s no “perfect” financial decision—just messy, glorious action.
- How to reframe scary “what-ifs” into empowering possibilities for your dream life.
- Why your fears don’t need to disappear for you to go all-in—they’ll just have to come along for the ride.
Mentioned in This Episode:
- Be Seen by Jen Gotlieb
This is Your Year to Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway.
💖 Loved this episode? Share it with your bestie, coworker, or anyone who needs a pep talk to step into their wealthy girl era. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode of Busy Getting Better. Let’s do this!
32 min - The Art of Money Manifestation: Hit All Your Financial Goals in 2025
Are you joining me for this 1 year experience? If so, DM me on IG 💚
Ready to become a money magnet in 2025? This episode is your guide to stepping into your wealthy girl era and making 2025 your most abundant year yet. Let’s kick fear to the curb, rewire limiting beliefs, and align your energy to become a true money magnet.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why 2025 is your year of bold, audacious moves.
- A one-year experiment to step into your highest self daily.
- How to balance masculine and feminine energy for abundance.
- The 5-step formula to manifest your financial goals.
- How gratitude and mindset shifts unlock manifestation magic.
- Common mistakes to avoid when manifesting money.
This episode is packed with practical steps, mindset shifts, and inspiration to help you attract your wealthiest life. Share it with your besties and join the 2025 money magnet journey today!
38 min - 5 Steps to Reflect, Reset, and Get Ready for 2025
In the final episode of 2024, I’m sharing five powerful steps to help you reflect, reset, and set yourself up for a wildly successful 2025. If you’re ready to step into the new year with intention, clarity, and excitement, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why decluttering your physical and digital spaces creates room for abundance.
- Journaling prompts to reflect on 2024 and plan for 2025.
- A simple framework for setting goals in health, finances, growth, and fun.
- The power of visualization and how to create a vision board that works.
- How choosing a “Word of the Year” can define your vibe for 2025.
- Bonus tip: Write a letter to your future self for inspiration all year long.
Let’s make 2025 your best year yet—starting now! 🎉
29 min - How to Ask for a Raise and Actually Get It: HR Insider Tips
In this episode of Busy Getting Better, I chat with HR expert and career coach Briana Johnson about mastering the art of negotiating a raise. Whether you're ready to advocate for yourself or exploring career moves, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed.
What You'll Learn:
- Why not increasing your income each year is holding you back more than you think (Spoiler: Inflation is eating away at your paycheck)
- How to prepare for a raise conversation with confidence
- The secrets HR managers look for when approving raises
- Why you should never accept the first offer and how to counter
- The power of tracking your wins and showcasing your impact
- Why waiting to be 100% ready is holding you back
- When it’s time to consider leaving for better opportunities
Links Mentioned:
- Brianna’s Salary Guide – Tools and scripts to ace your raise negotiation
- Connect with Briana on LinkedIn or Instagram
- Book recommendation: Brag Better by Meredith Fireman
Go get that raise—you deserve it! 💼✨
43 min - Breaking the Overwhelm Spiral: How to Reset When You’ve Hit Capacity
If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by the sheer volume of your to-do list, struggled with the pressure to always be “on,” or hit your personal capacity wall, this conversation is for you. Join me as I share my recent experience navigating overwhelm, unpack how our trauma responses kick in, and reveal strategies to get back into flow without losing sight of what matters most.
In this episode, we’ll dive into:
- The reality of overwhelm for ambitious women and why it’s okay to admit you’re struggling.
- My personal freeze response and how it shows up during high-pressure times.
- Learning to identify your limits and balance multiple passion projects without burning out.
- Practical nervous system regulation tools, like box breathing and guided visualization.
- How binge-watching Harry Potter became my ultimate self-care hack (it’s not just about magic!).
- Why focusing on the gain rather than the gap is crucial when you’re chasing big goals.
- The importance of incorporating rest as a non-negotiable part of your routine.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, stressed, or like you’re spinning too many plates at once, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and recharged.
24 min - EXPOSED: The Psychology Behind Black Friday Marketing Tactics
In this episode we’re diving into the buyer psychology used during Black Friday. We are talking about the sneaky marketing tactics companies use to get you to buy more than you planned—and how you can avoid falling into their traps. Packed with insights, stats, and actionable tips, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the holiday sales like a pro.
We are covering...
Mind-Blowing Stats on Black Friday Spending
Psychological Triggers Companies Use: Scarcity, FOMO, Loss Aversion, Color Psychology, Dopamine Hits
How to WIN Black Friday (and Cyber Monday)
Resources Mentioned:
- Unroll.me for cleaning up your email inbox - Seriously such a time saving tool!
20 min - Confidence, Comparison Trap & Your Muse Era w/ Nicole Koch
Have you ever been inspired by someone to make a change in your life or go after something big? Have you ever stopped to think about how you could be that source of inspiration for someone else? Today I am interviewing Nicole Koch about her business and mission: The Muse Era which is all about stepping in to your own power.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Nicole got her start as a Celebrity host for 10 years
- BTS scoop of what it's really like to work in the entertainment industry
- A conversation on mental health I think everyone could benefit from
- Why the Simone Biles documentary made me cry
- Tools the elite use to feel confident and perform at high levels
- Recognizing that there are many ways to accomplish your goals and how to avoid comparison
- Uncovering how Human Design & Astrology can lead to more self awareness and overall confidence
- Stepping into your Muse Era
Nicole's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nicoleckoch
Nicole's book recommendation: Be Seen by Jen Gottlieb
https://www.amazon.com/BE-SEEN-Voice-Brand-Dream/dp/1401972586
31 min - BTS: $6k VIP Day + Eras Tour
$6K for one day might sounds crazy to most people but it was a no brainer for me. In this episode I am taking you behind the scenes of my VIP day and sharing all the things..
- What it is like meeting a mentor you've been working with online in real life
- How I prepared for it, What we did, what we discussed, the insights I came out of it with
- What mentorship means to me and why I think it is so valuable
- Why betting on yourself is crucial to success
- How I manifested going to the Eras tour and literally made my vision board a reality
- The power of releasing your manifestation and not holding on to the "how"
- What I think about Taylor Swift NOW after going to to show
Want to work together 1:1? Apply here (Takes 3 mins)
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30 min - I Got To Speak At Google!?
WOW I never thought these words would come out of my mouth: I got to speak at Google!?
If you are someone who wants to speak to an audience to share your message, you'll love this authentic POV of what went in to my first big speaking opportunity.
In this episode I am taking you BTS of:
- How I got the speaking opportunity
- The power of your network
- The importance of letting your goals be known
- What I talked about
- What I did to prepare for it
- My key takeaways
- My advice for anyone who wants to get into the world of speaking
Shout out to the coach I worked with to help me prepare, Andrea Merrill. Find her on IG and let her know I sent you her way: https://www.instagram.com/virtuallyadventurous/
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About Busy Getting Better
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Welcome to Busy Getting Better...
The podcast for women who are committed to prioritizing their own personal growth.
I’m your host Madison J, a Mindset and Money Coach, a First…
The podcast for women who are committed to prioritizing their own personal growth.
I’m your host Madison J, a Mindset and Money Coach, a First…
Generation Wealth Builder, and a Woman on a mission to help you master your finances and live your best life.
Money isn’t all we’re covering though, because in order to live your best life, you have to become your best self.
So we’re diving deep into all things personal development and bringing you the mindset shifts, money tips, and inspiration you need to go out there, be bold, and build the life you can’t stop daydreaming about.
It’s time to get busy babe, Busy Getting Better.
Money isn’t all we’re covering though, because in order to live your best life, you have to become your best self.
So we’re diving deep into all things personal development and bringing you the mindset shifts, money tips, and inspiration you need to go out there, be bold, and build the life you can’t stop daydreaming about.
It’s time to get busy babe, Busy Getting Better.