Today, we’re talking about the other B-word… Budgeting — but before you roll your eyes, stick with me, because my guests Shana and Vanessa (aka the Budget Besties) are flipping everything you think you know about budgets on its head.

These two are best friends turned financial coaches who teach ambitious women how to automate their money without shame, spreadsheets, or sacrifice. Honestly? Sign me up. Those are all things I actively avoid.

In this episode, we unpack their simple, stunningly effective system that turns your bank into your own personal assistant — so you can pay your bills, enjoy your life, and still splurge on the bougie things without relying on credit cards.

They break down why most women believe they’re “bad with money” (spoiler: you aren’t), how modern financial life has become way too complicated, and how a budget — done their way — actually gives you permission to spend.

We get into:

1. Why money problems aren’t about overspending… they’re about disorganization
2. How to set up a one-page budget that mimics your real life
3. Why separating accounts is the key to reducing stress
4. How automation replaces willpower
5. What entrepreneurs especially need to understand about stabilizing income
6. The mindset shift that helps you drop shame and start dreaming again

If money has ever felt overwhelming, guilt-inducing, or chaotic, this conversation is going to breathe oxygen back into your confidence.

👉 Guest Bio & Links

Budget Besties — Shana & Vanessa

Master financial coaches and founders of Budget Besties, helping women automate their money and ditch shame-filled budgeting forever. Their signature method teaches you how to create a simple, separate, automated system so you can enjoy life now and build wealth for the future — without burnout, sacrifice, or spreadsheets.

>>CONNECT WITH THE BUDGET BESTIES<<

🔗 Podcast: Financial Coaching for Women

🔗 Bootcamp: https://budgetbesties.com/bootcamp

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybudgetbesties

🔗 Website: https://budgetbesties.com

🔗Simplified Budget System (affiliate link)

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