When was the last time you did something that you truly enjoyed? Something that didn’t need a reason for doing? Something that you didn’t directly profit from? In this week's episode, we’re talking about the importance of hobbies in life. I give you a (soft) kick in the butt about why you need to carve out time to live a life you truly love — and why you deserve to experience joy. IN THIS EPISODE, SAMI SHARES ABOUT:  How to create/make time for the things you love Budgeting with hobbies in mind Why you DESERVE (yes, deserve) to do things that bring you joy      RESOURCES MENTIONED:   [Video] SPEND $$ ON WANTS - Not Just Needs!   [Video] Make Time For What MATTERS   1:1 Coaching with Sami   —> Sami’s YouTube Channel <—   Podcast Home Page   Leave a Podcast Review   FOLLOW ME FOR MORE MONEY INSPO Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Facebook | Pinterest | Blog  WHO IS YOUR PODCAST HOST?         Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly chart-topping podcast has been downloaded over 150,000 times. When she’s not downing caramel coffee and rocking a little girl on her hip (literally), she’s creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life. She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family’s finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born. Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living. She offers a jump start into money mindset with the FREE Magic + Money Course + a full budgeting experience with Your Sunny Money Method.    

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This time of year tends to be busy and chaotic, which means the goals we made in January fall by the wayside. In today’s episode, Sami reminds you to have grace with yourself, while also giving you the extra boost you need.  If you feel like you’ve “been slacking” on your budgeting or goals lately, this episode will help you reset and get back on track. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:  Navigating goals and responsibilities during burn out or exhaustion Why being “boring” is how most folks become millionaires The importance of budgeting in fun money during your journey Ways to keep your motivation going, “nature church,” actionable steps to take to refresh your budget, and more!  RESOURCES:  1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template  SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE:  Instagram Threads Facebook YouTube  CREDITS:  Brand Logo: Heather Divoky Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing 

Ep. 35 Checking Back In With Goals + Mid-year Budget Refresh

Renee Benes, shopaholic turned minimalist, joins us to discuss her journey from an unaligned life to a slow, intentional, minimalist one. Renee realized she was in a toxic cycle of “stuff,” and decided to change.  In 2017, she began documenting her transformation on her blog and social media. Fast forward to today and she’s been featured in global press, is writing a book, hosts a successful podcast, and continues to inspire people to ditch their stuff and embrace the true joys of life.    In this episode, you’ll learn more about:  How downsizing and minimalism gave Renee a “bigger” voice Reconnecting to nature, rediscovering childhood hobbies, and exploring new things in place of mindless spending What intentional money management looks like, how much debt Renee paid off, coming back from slip ups, + much more!    GUEST BIO:  Renee is a self proclaimed shopaholic turned minimalist who started documenting her journey on her blog, The Fun Sized Life  in 2017. Since taking her message to social media, she’s been able to spread her message of slow, minimalist living globally. She has been featured in Parents, Marie Claire, Newsweek and more. Renee started her podcast, Unstuffed, in 2022 as a way to connect more with her audience and continues to encourage them to choose life over stuff today. GUEST CONTACT INFO:  Instagram Facebook YouTube TikTok Website  RESOURCES:  1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template  SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE:  Instagram Threads Facebook YouTube  CREDITS:  Brand Logo: Heather Divoky Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing 

Ep. 34 Choosing Life Over Stuff: Overcoming Shopping Addiction + Adopting Minimalism With Renee Benes

If you’re a parent, guardian, or role model in a young person’s life, you will likely come up against this question at some point. In today’s episode, Sami gives listeners a step-by-step and nuanced guide on how to tackle teaching kids (or younger people) all about money. In this episode, you’ll learn more about:  Why most people don’t learn about person finance  Tips on how to teach kids and/or younger people about money in an age-appropriate way Saving for college, the importance of modeling altruism, passing down financial literacy + more!   RESOURCES:  1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template Sign your teen up for a Greenlight Card  SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE:  Instagram Threads Facebook YouTube  CREDITS:  Brand Logo: Heather Divoky Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing 

Ep. 33 How To Teach Your Kids About Money

Sami gives listeners easy-to-apply tips on how to have a frugal summer.  She talks about utilizing services, apps, and objects you already have, what to do when it’s too hot outside, retailers that offer reduced pricing throughout the summer months, and more! In this episode, you’ll learn more about:  The magic of thrifting, garage sales, and buying second hand Preparing for activities outside of the house to save money How to involve your kids in a frugal summer Alternatives to costly destinations and much more!  RESOURCES:  1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template  SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE:  Instagram Threads Facebook YouTube  CREDITS:  Brand Logo: Heather Divoky Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing 

Ep. 32 10 Tips To Have A Frugal Summer

Chloe Puff, owner of Chloe Puff Training, pre and postnatal women’s fitness specialist, and Sami’s personal trainer, joins the podcast to discuss how she made the transition from professional dancer to entrepreneur while on her motherhood journey. We also chat about the intersectionality of finance and fitness, the importance of personal development, how childhood shapes your adult perception of money and body, and more! In this episode, you’ll learn more about:  How Chloe went from a professional dancer to a women’s fitness specialist The overlap between fitness and finance (pros and cons) Why Chloe’s approach excludes the “all or nothing” mentality Sami’s self-care journey, the power of therapy, shopping small for a coach, and more!  MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:    Book a discovery call with Chloe  GUEST BIO:  Chloe Puff is a women’s fitness trainor, specializing in pregnancy, postnatal, and corrective exercise. She is also the owner and founder of Chloe Puff Training. She’s worked with hundreds of women from all over the world, in every stage of motherhood and fitness. Her mission is to help mothers unlock their confidence and change the standard of fitness for women, especially mothers. GUEST CONTACT INFO:   Instagram   RESOURCES:  1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Digital Budgeting System: Budget Template  SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Reader’s Digest, and more.  Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing women’s lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.  When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, she’s listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas. FOLLOW SAMI ONLINE:  Instagram Threads Facebook YouTube  CREDITS:  Brand Logo: Heather Divoky Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing 

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