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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about

What starts as a financial disaster can become the beginning of a brand-new income stream when you have the right money mindset and systems in place.

In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with Michelle Gagnier to talk about what happened when hurricane-related home damage, denied insurance claims, and financial stress forced Michelle to think differently. What began as an overwhelming mold issue in her home turned into an unexpected business opportunity helping homeowners and contractors navigate insurance claim systems.

This conversation is a real reminder that financial stability is not about avoiding every crisis. It is about having simple systems, emergency planning, and the resilience to pivot when life throws something unexpected your way.

Michelle Gagnier is the founder of Claim Track HQ, where she helps mold inspectors and restoration contractors manage insurance claims and admin support. Connect with Michelle: https://primrosebusinesssolutions.online/

• How financial emergencies reveal weaknesses in your money systems
• Why emergency funds matter, even if you start with just $100 a month
• Common homeowner insurance mistakes that can cost you thousands
• What to check before filing a property insurance claim
• Hidden costs real estate investors should watch for
• How to turn an unexpected setback into a new income opportunity
• Why networking can accelerate business growth faster than going alone
• How stress impacts both your finances and your health

00:00 Turning financial disaster into opportunity
01:34 Why entrepreneurs need money systems, not just income
03:53 Michelle’s denied insurance claim story
04:59 The financial pressure of surviving without savings
06:13 Stress, health setbacks, and entrepreneurship
07:51 How a mold inspection became a new business

opportunity
08:42 Emergency fund lessons every homeowner needs
10:24 Real estate investing red flags to watch for
11:51 Starting an emergency fund with small steps
12:58 Building a claims support business
14:17 Best financial advice: invest wisely in business growth
15:13 How networking through BNI created opportunities

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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about

If financial stress is keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and physically exhausted, this episode will show you how to start creating financial freedom faster.

In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with Dr. Bob Levine, brain researcher, holistic health clinician, and debt elimination specialist, to talk about the direct connection between financial stress, physical health, and wealth building.

If you’ve ever felt like your money stress is showing up as migraines, anxiety, exhaustion, or relationship tension, this conversation explains why.

Dr. Bob shares how unresolved debt creates chronic stress in the brain and body, why most people unknowingly waste thousands in interest payments, and how strategic debt payoff can create faster financial freedom.

This conversation is especially important for divorced moms and women rebuilding financial stability who feel like they are working constantly but not getting ahead.

Claim your free financial analysis:
http://drboblevine.com/Idatemoney

• How financial stress impacts your brain and body
• Why debt keeps women emotionally and physically overwhelmed
• How thought patterns shape your money behavior
• What “instant thought shifting” means for financial confidence
• Why paying minimum debt payments keeps you stuck
• How strategic debt elimination can accelerate wealth building
• Why financial freedom requires action, not just intention
• How to create less money stress and more financial clarity

00:01 Why financial stress affects your health
01:28 Dr. Bob’s background in brain research and wellness
04:15 Financial distress as a major hidden stressor
06:28 How thoughts influence money behavior and action
08:25 Debt elimination strategies explained
15:26 Dr. Bob’s personal debt freedom journey
17:50 Why staying debt-free requires changing your money psychology
21:04 Why it’s never too late to build wealth
23:56 The psychology behind “I can’t afford it”

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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Join the community today and begin your Money Awareness Challenge: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about

How to build a scalable business without burnout starts with simplifying your offers, calming your nervous system, and trusting yourself to lead differently.

In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with business mentor Cailen Ascher to unpack what it really takes to grow a sustainable business without hustling yourself into exhaustion.

If you’ve been creating offer after offer, chasing the next strategy, or feeling like success always lives in the next course, this conversation is your reminder that simplicity scales.

Cailen shares how she transitioned from overwhelmed solopreneur to building a half-million-dollar coaching business with one signature offer, why nervous system regulation matters in entrepreneurship, and how to know when it’s time to hire support instead of doing everything yourself.

Connect with Cailen:
Instagram: @cailin.asher
Website: cailinasher.com
Substack: The Self-Led Woman

• Why too many offers keep you stuck and exhausted
• How to identify the one offer your audience actually wants
• The internal identity shift required to grow your business
• Why money mindset and nervous system regulation affect income
• When to hire support instead of doing everything yourself
• How to transition from 1:1 coaching to group coaching without panic
• Why simplicity creates better ROI than complexity
• How self-care directly impacts your business growth

00:01 Why women fear making the wrong money decisions
01:27 Cailen’s pre-success hustle phase
04:25 How listening to clients revealed the right signature offer
06:17 Hiring support without building a massive team
08:49 Nervous system regulation and sustainable entrepreneurship
12:04 Why self-care is not selfish for mompreneurs
14:37 Transitioning from private coaching to group programs
17:36 How to connect with Cailen

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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about

If you’ve ever stayed in a relationship because you were afraid of the financial consequences, this episode is for you.

In this honest and empowering conversation, Lisa sits down with relationship coach, negotiation professor, and work-life researcher Merideth Thompson to unpack the emotional connection between unhealthy relationships, financial instability, nervous system regulation, and rebuilding confidence after divorce.

Merideth shares her deeply personal story of making the money in her marriage but having zero control over it, what happened after divorce when she had to learn to trust herself financially for the first time at 43, and why clarity is the key to escaping indecision.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been stuck asking yourself:
Can I afford to leave?
What if I fail?
How do I trust myself with money again?

About Merideth Thompson:
A relationship coach, negotiation professor, and researcher helping people gain relationship clarity using science-backed tools.

Connect with her here: https://www.mypartnerlab.co/

• Why financial stability begins in your nervous system
• How unhealthy relationships destroy money confidence
• The hidden cost of staying stuck in indecision
• How divorce can become the beginning of financial empowerment
• Why self-trust matters more than budgeting in the beginning
• How childhood money trauma shapes adult financial behavior
• Signs you may be staying in a relationship for financial fear
• Practical ways to calm your nervous system so you can make empowered decisions

00:01 Lisa’s debt payoff resource + mortgage freedom conversation
02:40 Meredith’s divorce story and losing financial control
04:05 Learning financial confidence after divorce
05:20 Financial stability starts in the nervous system
07:35 Tools Meredith used to regulate stress and rebuild confidence
09:45 Childhood money trauma and scarcity conditioning
14:57 Why Meredith became a relationship coach
17:45 Staying in unhealthy relationships because of financial fear
18:10 The moment she knew it was time to leave
19:40 Gaslighting, broken self-trust, and emotional recovery
22:08 Meredith’s stay-or-go relationship clarity tools

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Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. 

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

If you’re ready to stop feeling financially unstable and start creating wealth with confidence, join The Smell of Money today: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about

Can real estate actually help you rebuild wealth after divorce without putting everything at risk?

In this episode of I Date Money, Lisa sits down with Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, to discuss how creative real estate investing can help entrepreneurs, divorced women, and aspiring investors create wealth without relying on traditional mortgages.

Chris shares:

• How losing everything in 2008 changed his approach to money
• Why true wealth has nothing to do with stuff
• How creative financing reduces upfront cash requirements
• Real examples of buying homes without traditional lending
• Options if you’re financially struggling with an existing mortgage
• How to avoid costly real estate mistakes

00:00 Introduction
02:14 Chris’s 2008 collapse
05:39 True wealth redefined
07:01 Eliminating debt and rebuilding
09:16 Real estate fears for beginners
10:22 Creative financing explained
11:27 Entrepreneurs and buying homes
13:15 Help for distressed homeowners
15:02 Coaching and mentorship
16:05 Free listener resources
17:24 Closing thoughts

Receive Chris's gift to you: 3 PayDays Book: https://3paydaysbooks.com/lisa
Visit him here: Smart Real Estate Coach: https://smartrealestatecoach.com

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

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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Messy money does not mean you are failing. It means your money needs a simple system, not more shame.

In this special Mother’s Day episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon talks about the money stress so many divorced and single moms quietly carry. From checking your account before swiping your card to moving money around just to cover bills, Lisa brings honesty, humor, and relief to the conversation around messy money.

Lisa shares why personal and business money often get tangled together, why emotional spending happens, and how guilt can drive money decisions when you are trying to provide for your kids.

She also explains why your nervous system matters when it comes to money and how awareness can help you rebuild confidence, stability, and control.

You’ll learn:

• Why messy money does not make you a bad mom
• How guilt affects spending decisions after divorce
• Why business owners must pay themselves a paycheck
• How to use money buckets to create clarity
• Why awareness creates financial power
• One simple action step to find money you may already have

Timestamps:
00:00 Messy money and why money buckets matter
01:15 A Mother’s Day conversation most people avoid
02:24 The emotional load of money as a single or divorced mom
03:10 Why your thoughts drive your money actions
03:45 Paying yourself as a business owner
04:48 Lisa’s story of bankruptcy, shame, and debt
06:25 Why most money problems are not math problems
07:11 Nervous system safety and emotional money choices
08:00 The Money Multiplier System and fun money
09:35 One question to ask your bank account today
10:20 How awareness can redirect your spending
11:20 Encouragement for every mom rebuilding her money story

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
🗝️🌬️💖💸

Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with PR expert Kayley Hamilton to break down how visibility, mindset, and strategic exposure directly impact your income, confidence, and long-term financial stability. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to grow your business after divorce, this conversation will help you understand what’s really missing and how to fix it.

Kayley Hamilton is a two-time Emmy Award winner, former Hollywood reporter, and founder of UPLVL Agency, where she helps experts become recognized thought leaders through media exposure.

What you’ll learn:

• Why stress and confusion around money directly impact your income
• The real difference between PR and marketing and why it matters
• How visibility builds authority and attracts aligned clients
• Why mindset work is the foundation for financial growth
• How to trust yourself with money and business decisions
• When you’re actually ready for PR in your business

Timestamped Key Moments:
00:00 – Why stress impacts your bank account
02:15 – Leaving a stable career and facing financial uncertainty
07:00 – Trusting yourself when money feels unstable
09:20 – PR vs marketing explained simply
13:50 – What “enough money” really means
17:20 – When you’re ready to invest in visibility and PR
20:30 – The truth about haters and building a personal brand

Connect with Kayley:

https://www.uplvlagency.com/ https://www.facebook.com/uplvlagency https://www.instagram.com/kayleyhamilton_/

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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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Most women don’t lose money in divorce because of the law, they lose it because they don’t know what to look for.

In this episode of iDateMoney, we sit down with Diana Romanov to break down the real financial risks women face during divorce and how to protect yourself before, during, and after. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and gets into the strategies that actually impact your financial stability after divorce.

This episode exposes the truth about prenups, hidden assets, and the financial blind spots that cost women thousands.

What you’ll learn:

• Why prenups are about protection, not pessimism
• The biggest mistake women make with international prenups
• How spousal support really works and what it could cost you
• The fastest way to uncover hidden assets
• Simple financial habits that protect you before divorce even happens
• Why staying uninformed can cost more than leaving

Key Moments:
00:00 – Why women lose money in divorce
00:20 – Show intro
01:00 – Meet Diana
02:00 – Negotiating a prenup at 24
03:00 – What prenups really do
06:00 – Why foreign prenups fail
08:00 – When prenups help most
11:00 – Why postnups rarely work
13:00 – Spousal support explained
16:00 – Hard truth about long marriages
18:00 – How to find hidden money
20:00 – Protecting yourself financially
23:00 – Filing in different states
25:00 – Fear vs financial reality
27:00 – Choosing freedom over money
29:00 – Final advice + CTA

Connect with Diana on LinkedIn

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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 that matters🗝️🌬️💖💸

Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

In this episode, we sit down with Niko Mercuris, founder of Crypto Renegades, to break down one of the most talked-about and misunderstood wealth-building tools right now: crypto trading. If you’ve ever felt intimidated, skeptical, or unsure where to start, this conversation simplifies the noise and gives you a clearer path forward. We talk about the difference between investing and trading, how leverage works, and what it actually means to “grow” money faster without building another business from scratch.

Niko shares how he rebuilt after losing $4 million in the 2008 crash and now teaches entrepreneurs how to use strategic trading to create additional income streams.

Connect with Niko on Instagram

What you’ll learn:

• The difference between holding crypto vs. trading it
• How leverage works and why it can accelerate results
• What “risk management” actually looks like in real life
• Why most people stay stuck financially and how to shift that
• The role crypto may play in future financial systems
• Simple ways to start learning without risking everything

Key Moments:
00:00 Welcome and episode setup
01:13 What the Crypto Wormhole Method means
03:00 Trading vs. holding explained simply
05:30 How leverage works using real-life examples
09:00 Risk management and protecting your money
12:00 Why education builds confidence with money
13:00 Best long-term crypto considerations
17:30 Timeline of crypto adoption and future shifts
21:00 Wealth building vs. staying stuck financially
25:00 How to get started and learn more

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 🗝️🌬️💖💸

Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

If you feel like you don’t have enough money to invest after divorce, this episode will show you exactly how to start building financial stability with what you already have.

In this episode, Lisa sits down with Shari Rash, nationally recognized financial advisor, money mindset expert, and host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money. Together, they break down the biggest myths around investing, why traditional financial advice often fails women, and how to create a simple financial plan that actually works in real life.

Shari specializes in helping single women build wealth with clarity and confidence, without overwhelm or complicated systems.

Connect with Shari: Shari Rash's Website

What you’ll learn:

• Why you don’t need a lot of money to start investing
• How automation builds financial stability faster than willpower
• The truth behind “I can’t afford it” and what it really means
• How to align your spending with your values
• A simple framework to organize your money without overwhelm
• How to start saving for retirement even if you’re starting late

Timestamped key moments:
00:00 Why women feel rejected by financial advisors
03:30 The truth about starting to invest with small amounts
06:00 Breaking the “I can’t afford it” mindset
10:30 Aligning spending with your values
13:00 Roth vs traditional investing explained simply
15:00 The 50-30-20 spending strategy
19:00 Emotional spending and money awareness
22:00 Building confidence through simple money habits

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🗝️🌬️💖💸

Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily