I Date Money: Own Your Money • Build Cash Flow • Multiply Wealth

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What if the story you’ve been telling yourself about money, work, security, and success isn’t actually yours?

In this episode of iDateMoney®, I sit down with Kristy Giarratano, a nurse-turned-coach and host of the Raising Hope podcast, for a powerful conversation about identity, money stories, and having the courage to rewrite your life.

After years of working in high-pressure emergency departments, Kristy knew something had to change. But walking away from a successful career and reliable income wasn’t something she did overnight.

It took her 10 years.

Instead of jumping without a plan, Kristy created a financial runway, saved money, and prepared herself to build a business from a place of intention rather than panic.

We also talk about the deeper transformation behind the numbers.

After 13 rounds of IVF, becoming a mother, and building a business, Kristy began questioning some of the beliefs she had carried since childhood—including the belief that being a single mom meant life had to be a constant struggle.

She realized:

That may have been part of the story she witnessed growing up, but it didn’t have to become her story.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why financial security can keep us stuck in situations we’ve outgrown
• The importance of creating a financial plan before making a major transition
• How inherited money beliefs quietly influence our decisions
• Why making more money doesn’t automatically eliminate financial fear
• Rebuilding your identity after a major life change
• Breaking generational patterns before passing them to your children
• Why true wealth is about far more than the number in your bank account

Kristy defines true wealth as having the time to spend with her daughter while feeling free, healthy, happy, and surrounded by love.

And that’s the reminder I want you to take from this conversation:

It doesn’t matter how much money you have. It’s what you do with it.

You get to question the stories you inherited.

You get to decide what wealth looks like for you.

And you get to create a new financial story instead of repeating the old one.

Visit Kristy Giarratano’s website to learn more about her coaching, reinvention quiz, and free resources: https://www.kristygiarratano.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

If this episode has you questioning the story you’ve been telling yourself about money, start by looking at what your numbers are actually telling you.

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Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you believe what you believe about money?

Many of our deepest financial habits aren't created by us, they're inherited through generations of family beliefs, emotional conditioning, and survival patterns.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Sarah Lauren to explore how generational conditioning shapes everything from our self-worth to our spending habits and how healing your nervous system can transform your relationship with money.

If you've ever struggled with emotional spending, scarcity, guilt around making money, or feeling like success somehow makes you a "bad person," this episode will help you uncover where those beliefs came from and how to begin rewriting your story.

• Why generational beliefs impact your financial decisions
• The difference between trauma and everyday survival conditioning
• How your nervous system influences your money habits
• Sarah's three stages of healing inherited patterns:
  • Remembering your true self
  • Embodying worthiness
  • Manifesting from alignment
• The surprising childhood experience that created Sarah's money story
• Why awareness is the first step to lasting financial freedom
• How emotional healing and wealth-building go hand in hand
• Why money isn't the problem—your relationship with it is

Join Sarah's free Skool community:

Freedom Lovers Only: https://www.skool.com/freedomloversonly/about?utm_source=skooldotcom&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=user_profile_page&utm_content=9103925b38084802b6af29bb6b8d1b47

Inside, you'll find daily Bliss Rituals designed to help parents heal inherited conditioning and create emotional freedom for themselves and future generations.

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it

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Are you staying in a job because it feels safe, even though it no longer fulfills you?

In this episode of i Date Money®, Lisa Drennon sits down with employment attorney and workplace reinvention coach Natalie Holder to explore what really keeps professionals stuck in careers they've outgrown.

If you've ever wondered whether it's time for a career change, retirement, entrepreneurship, or simply asking for what you're worth, this conversation will help you make decisions from confidence instead of fear.

Natalie shares practical strategies for recognizing when it's time to move on, building confidence before making a leap, negotiating beyond salary, and creating a career that aligns with your purpose.

• Why fear—not money—is often what keeps us stuck
• How to recognize the signals that it's time for a change
• The difference between taking reckless leaps and strategic steps
• Why you need a "Personal Board of Directors"
• How to identify your transferable skills
• Smart ways to negotiate beyond salary
• Why external visibility is one of the most valuable career assets you can build
• How to prepare financially before leaving your job
• The mindset shift that creates lasting career fulfillment

"You don't just leap—you gather the information, take strategic steps, and make decisions backed by confidence."

🌐 NatalieHolderSpeaks.com

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Have you ever wondered why making money feels harder than it should?

Maybe you've taken the courses.
Maybe you've learned the sales scripts.
Maybe you know exactly what to do, yet something inside still freezes when it's time to ask for the sale, raise your prices, or believe you're worthy of receiving.

In this deeply emotional live coaching session, I sit down with Q, founder of the Inner Brilliance Collective, as she courageously shares the painful experience that shaped her relationship with money.

Together, we uncover how childhood wounds, survival, shame, and unforgiveness can silently control our financial decisions for years.

This isn't a conversation about budgeting. It's a conversation about healing.

During this episode you'll experience guided visualization, nervous system regulation, aromatherapy techniques, and a powerful discussion about forgiving yourself so you can finally move from surviving to thriving.

• Why money is rarely the real problem

• How trauma shapes financial decisions

• The connection between your nervous system and receiving money

• Why self-worth impacts sales and pricing

• Borrowing from your future self through debt

• The power of forgiveness in financial healing

• Guided visualization to create financial safety

• Moving from survival mode into abundance

Q
Founder of the Inner Brilliance Collective

Helping women quiet their inner critic, build self-worth, and experience lasting personal transformation.

Community: https://www.skool.com/inner-brilliance-collective-7769/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2

Heather Boers
The Directory on Skool

Helping creators and business owners become more visible through collaboration, networking, and Pinterest marketing. https://www.skool.com/thedirectory/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2

Elena Maren
Inflameless Living

Licensed nutrition professional helping people reduce chronic inflammation through nutrition and lifestyle. https://www.skool.com/anti-inflammatory-lifestyle-1274/about?utm_source=skooldotcom&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=discovery_search_group_link

Join The Smell of Money™ community where we combine practical money management, mindset, nervous system regulation, and aromatherapy to create lasting financial confidence. https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about

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Most entrepreneurs work hard to make money but what happens after the money hits your bank account?

In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Thomas Cox, founder of Cox Capital and host of The Owners Table Podcast, to unpack the concept of Infinite Banking, a wealth-building strategy that uses specially designed whole life insurance policies to create a personal source of capital for investing, real estate, business growth, and long-term financial security.

Whether you've heard of Infinite Banking or this is your first introduction, this conversation will challenge the way you think about cash flow, profit, and putting your money to work.

• What Infinite Banking actually is—and who it's designed for.
• Why this strategy only makes sense if you have consistent excess cash flow.
• How entrepreneurs can use life insurance as a financial tool instead of viewing it as just a death benefit.
• The biggest mistake business owners make when they say they're "reinvesting in the business."
• Why Profit First principles create the foundation for sustainable wealth.
• How to think differently about saving, investing, and building long-term financial freedom.
• Why money should always have a job—not sit idle in a checking account.

💰 Money is a tool—not a trophy.

💰 Reinvesting in your business doesn't mean spending money on everything that promises growth.

💰 Insurance can become a strategic financial asset when used correctly.

💰 Building wealth starts with intentional cash flow management before investing.

💰 It's not about how much money you make—it's about what you do with it.

Website: thomascox.co

Follow Thomas on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms at @thomascox.co.

If you're making good money but still don't feel financially secure, it's time to stop guessing and start leading your money with confidence.

Join The Smell of Money™ community where we help entrepreneurs:

• Organize cash flow
• Navigate debt strategically
• Build wealth with confidence

Because it doesn't matter how much money you have—it's what you do with it.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money!

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What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your marketing, it's your relationship with money?

In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Christian business coach Elaine Lankford to explore the mindset shifts every woman entrepreneur needs to build a profitable business with confidence.

Elaine shares her powerful journey from a successful nursing career that unexpectedly ended to rebuilding her life and business through faith, resilience, and strategic action.

Together, Lisa and Elaine unpack the money beliefs that quietly keep women stuck and reveal practical ways to create both financial confidence and lasting wealth.

If you've ever struggled with inconsistent income, shiny object syndrome, fear of investing in yourself, or wondering if you're truly equipped to succeed, this conversation is for you.

• Why separating your business and personal finances is one of the first steps toward financial confidence.
• The difference between having revenue and building real wealth.
• How scarcity thinking keeps entrepreneurs stuck—and how to replace it with an abundance mindset.
• Why every successful entrepreneur needs a written financial and business plan.
• How comparison and imposter syndrome quietly impact your income.
• The importance of surrounding yourself with mentors and people who think differently about money.
• Why taking calculated risks is necessary for growth.
• How to build confidence one consistent step at a time.
• A healthier perspective on retirement, wealth, and creating a life you truly enjoy.
• Why money is simply a tool—and how stewarding it well creates greater impact.

"Money isn't the problem. It's what we believe about money that shapes the decisions we make."

"Consistency builds confidence."

"You don't need more information—you need a simple plan you can actually follow."

"It doesn't matter how much money you have. It's what you do with it."

Website: https://shestepsforwardcoaching.com

Email: [email protected]

If you're making money but still wondering where it all goes, it's time to build a system that gives every dollar a purpose.

Inside The Smell of Money™ Community, you'll learn how to:

• Organize your cash flow
• Eliminate debt strategically
• Build lasting wealth with confidence
• Calm your nervous system around money
• Make financial decisions without second-guessing yourself

Join the community and start building wealth with confidence.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money!

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Is your business supporting the life you want or consuming it?

In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Suzanne Castle, Chief Sparkle Officer, visionary strategist, award-winning speaker, and modern fairy godmother of business.

Suzanne helps ambitious women trade “beige success” for a business filled with energy, expansion, and ease. She shares how a career-ending fall took her from the theater stage into entrepreneurship and how saying yes to one speaking opportunity eventually helped her build a successful business.

Lisa and Suzanne discuss why multi-passionate female entrepreneurs often become overwhelmed, burn out, or want to burn everything down. The problem isn’t always the business itself. It may be conflicting advice, shiny-object syndrome, unclear systems, or never giving one strategy enough time to work.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your business should serve your life—not the other way around
• How changing strategies too quickly keeps you from gathering useful data
• Why Suzanne plans and tests her business decisions in 90-day cycles
• The difference between honoring your feelings and allowing them to run your business
• Why you should understand every part of your business before delegating it
• How to recognize when it’s time to hire support
• Why rest, me time, and vacations are essential business strategies
• What falls apart when you step away—and what that reveals about your systems
• How separating your business and personal money creates a stronger financial foundation

Suzanne’s unexpected recommendation for regaining control? Take a real vacation, including a vacation from email and notifications. Giving your brain space to breathe can reveal what’s working, what needs a better system, and what you’re ready to release.

Your money move after listening: schedule time away from your business and notice what you believe will fall apart without you. That answer may reveal the system or support you need next.

Connect with Suzanne Castle:

SuzanneCastle.com

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money!

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In this episode of iDateMoney, Michelle Puccinelli joins Lisa Drennon to talk about the entrepreneurial journey most people don't show you: the mindset shifts, the money mistakes, and the systems that actually build a sustainable business. Michelle breaks down the real difference between marketing and sales, where AI belongs in your business (and where it doesn't), and how to know when it's time to bring in support instead of doing it all yourself.

If your money feels messy right now, this conversation gives you a clear next step.

Key Topics

• Mindset shifts from scarcity to abundance
• Building a profitable and sustainable business
• Effective marketing and sales strategies
• Using AI to enhance business operations without losing authenticity
• Finding and delegating to the right virtual support

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Messy Money
• 01:49 Michelle's Entrepreneurial Journey
• 04:52 The Role of Virtual Assistants
• 07:58 Money Mindset and Overcoming Scarcity
• 10:26 Marketing vs. Sales: Understanding the Difference
• 15:51 Implementing Business Strategies for Success
• 19:02 AI vs. Human Support in Business
• 24:38 Finding the Right Virtual Assistant
• 26:40 Best Financial Advice for Entrepreneurs

Connect with Michelle

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellepuccinelli/
• Virtual Work Studio: https://virtualworkstudio.com

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money!

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Have you ever felt like you're doing everything "right" making more money, building your business, checking all the boxes yet still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like something is missing?

In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon sits down with Mike Wood, creator of Learn to Love Being You, to explore the powerful connection between mindset, gratitude, nervous system regulation, and wealth.

Mike shares the personal story of reaching every financial milestone he thought would finally make him happy only to discover the real work began within.

Together, Lisa and Mike discuss:

• Why chasing money never creates lasting fulfillment
• How gratitude changes your brain chemistry
• The surprising connection between cortisol, fear, and financial decisions
• Why entrepreneurs struggle with burnout
• The importance of being present instead of constantly striving
• How negative thinking literally limits your ability to see opportunities
• Practical tools to calm anxiety and regain clarity
• Why wealth is an internal state before it becomes a financial one

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your finances, anxious about your future, or stuck in survival mode, this conversation will help you breathe a little deeper—and think a little differently.

✔ Wealth starts with your relationship with yourself.

✔ Gratitude shifts your nervous system from survival into possibility.

✔ Fear narms creativity and decision-making.

✔ Money isn't the destination—it's simply a tool.

✔ Presence is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and others.

✔ Your thoughts create the reality you experience.

Mike Wood

• Learn to Love Being You
• Free first lesson and guided breathwork exercises:
  mwoodmindset.com/idatemoney

"It doesn't matter how much money you have—it's what you do with it."

— Lisa Drennon

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it
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What if your biggest money problem isn't your income?

What if it's the relationship you have with money?

In this deeply personal episode, I'm sharing the story I've never told in this much detail from filing bankruptcy at 22 as a single mom to paying off over $100,000 of debt in just six months and retiring from my 30-year career with the Social Security Administration two and a half years early.

For years, I believed I wasn't good with money.

I worked multiple jobs.

I taught personal finance.

I helped others manage their money.

Yet I was trapped in a cycle of debt that kept repeating itself.

Everything changed when I stopped trying to fix my finances and started healing my relationship with money.

In this episode you'll discover:

• Why earning more money didn't solve my financial stress
• The hidden emotional patterns that kept me recreating debt
• How my Money Multiplier System™ was born
• Why restrictive budgets never worked for me
• The simple Money Map that finally gave every dollar a purpose
• How aromatherapy and nervous system work accelerated my financial transformation
• The debt payoff strategy that helped me eliminate $100,000 in six months
• Why confidence—not income—is the foundation of wealth

If you're making good money but still wondering where it all goes...

If you're tired of feeling guilty every time you spend...

If you've ever thought, "I'm just not good with money"...

This episode is for you.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money!

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸

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