In this episode I talk about why overspending happens and how to start getting control of it. First, I explain why you need to define “overspending” for yourself using a simple financial audit, so you’re not trying to live within unrealistic limits. Then I unpack three drivers of spending: the pressure of capitalism and consumerism, dopamine chasing (especially under stress), and the biggest one: identity spending, where purchases are tied to status, belonging, or who we think we should be. I share prompts to explore what you truly want versus what’s been inherited from others, and I leave you with one key question to ask before buying

01:16 Define Overspending

03:11 Capitalism and Consumerism

13:21 Dopamine Spending Explained

17:48 Identity Spending and Status

22:50 Personal Examples and Journaling

28:12 The One Question to Ask

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In this episode I break down what the new UK tax year means with the introduction of Making Tax Digital, especially if you’re a sole trader around the £50k revenue mark. I cut through the online noise (and the accountant fear-mongering) to explain why this change can actually make tax simpler and help you feel more in control of your money. I share what you really need to set up, how often you’ll update HMRC, and why you don’t need expensive software or to outsource everything. I also explain what still falls under the old system, key timelines to be aware of, and what I’m encouraging my clients to do right now so they’re not juggling multiple tax worries at once.

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00:00 New Tax Year Alert

02:00 Why MTD Helps

03:19 MTD Basics Explained

04:35 Pick Simple Software

06:36 Monthly Reconcile Habit

09:40 Quarterly Updates Made Easy

14:11 Avoid Deadline Panic

16:05 Who Must Register

18:21 Resources And Next Steps

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In this episode I break down how stock market investing actually works and why it’s been made to feel confusing and out of reach. I unpack the “boys club” narrative, explain how the financial services industry profits when you don’t understand investing, and show how seemingly small advisor and platform fees can seriously erode your returns over time. Using my own numbers, I compare DIY investing through a low-fee platform with going through a financial advisor and reveal the long-term difference fees can make.

00:41 Why Investing Feels Hard

02:27 The Hidden Cost of Advisors

04:55 Real Fee Comparison Numbers

11:46 Why DIY Investing Matters

14:28 Investing Basics Explained

16:42 Market Dips and Long Term Growth

18:42 Index Funds and Cashing Out

20:18 Investing Like Business Investing

23:39 Final Goodbye

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In this episode I talk about income plateaus, when money is coming in but it’s stopped growing, and share what I’ve learned from my own experience of hitting consistent 5K months and later facing a drop in sales. I walk you through three core reasons this can happen and leave you with practical prompts to reflect on what’s really changed in your business so you can adjust with more patience and resilience.

00:00 Welcome and premise

00:42 Woo meets mindset

02:34 What a plateau looks like

04:26 Financial resilience lesson

06:37 Reason one beliefs shift

12:59 Reason two new leads

17:31 Reason three offer switcheroo

20:29 Reflection prompts and wrap

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In this episode I walk you through how to calculate your retirement number so you can stop guessing whether you’re on track. I talk about why retirement planning can feel more stressful for our generation, especially for business owners without workplace pension contributions, and the key differences between pensions for sole traders and limited company owners. Then I break down my five-step process for calculating your number.

00:00 Retirement Number Intro

00:35 Pensions Then vs Now

02:23 Self Employed Pension Options

04:38 Five Step Roadmap

05:17 Step One Life Vision

08:22 Step Two Cost It Up

12:43 Step Three Find Old Pots

13:22 Tracing Service Walkthrough

17:15 Consolidate With Pension Apps

20:53 Step Four Income Streams

23:15 Step Five Calculate The Gap

23:48 Example Using Calculators

28:01 Wrap Up And Next Steps

30:32 Final Thanks And Goodbye

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In this episode, I dive into how people pleasing can quietly kill your profit, focusing on pricing and sales. I talk about undercharging to avoid discomfort, caving when someone pushes back, hesitating to raise prices for existing clients, and defaulting to discounts instead of holding your value. On the sales side, I cover how fear of seeming pushy leads to vague follow-ups, backing off when someone goes quiet, over-explaining on discovery calls, and not booking a clear next step. I tease a possible part two on scope creep, delivery, offers, business models, and marketing.

00:00 March Check In

00:18 Kitchen Reno Chaos

01:18 Podcast Name Change

02:19 People Pleasing Overview

04:13 Pricing People Pleasing

06:56 Raising Prices Confidently

11:23 Stop Discounting

19:05 Sales Follow Up Nerves

23:45 Discovery Call Confidence

26:37 Wrap Up And Part Two

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In this episode I dive into how to increase your profit margins by pulling more than the usual two levers of earning more or spending less. I break down practical ways to grow income and how to review expenses with clear visibility and a return-on-investment lens. The key shift is getting specific about what “more profit” is actually for so you can choose the right strategy instead of chasing vague “more money.”

00:00 Welcome

00:58 Profit Margins Overview

01:51 Get More Clients

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04:40 Pricing Caps and Trial Runs

09:29 Build an Offer Ecosystem

12:27 Cut Expenses with ROI

15:53 Define Profit Margin Goals

17:48 Take Home Pay and Money Management

20:58 Wrap Up

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In this episode I share how I overinvested in my business despite my financial expertise.

I outline what not to do when investing and then when investing can make sense.

00:00 You’re Over-Investing: Why This Matters (and I’ve Been There)

00:47 My Business Origin Story: From Financial Influencer to Money Coach

02:46 Fast Growth, Fully Booked… and the Cashflow Trap

06:25 The Credit Card Snowball: Investing on Expected Future Growth

08:12 When Growth Plateaued: Tight Cashflow, Mixed Debt, and Stress

12:19 Reset Plan: Paying Down Debt and Building Business Reserves

13:26 When NOT to Invest #1: Shiny Object Syndrome

16:16 When NOT to Invest #2: Aspirational Purchases & “More Money” Myths

19:37 When NOT to Invest #3–4: Affordability Rules + Desperation Buying

25:09 When It IS Smart to Invest: Fix a Clear, Data-Backed Gap

27:00 Invest to Increase Capacity—But Only When You’re Already in Demand

29:11 Plateau Breakers: Mindset/Identity Support + Final Reflections

33:16 Closing: Integrity, Lessons Learned, and Moving Forward

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In this episode Emilie discusses how to survive a low-income season in business. She shares her current situation: after hitting only 30% of a November launch goal and making no sales in January. Emilie outlines how financial stress reduces strategic and creative capacity (referencing the book "Scarcity" by  Sendhil Mullainathan and Eldar Shafir) and argues that earning more doesn’t guarantee safety.

Emilie introduces her framework for building “Six Figure Safety,” focusing on creating financial “more-than-enoughness” through predictable take-home pay, living joyfully without restrictive budgeting, and building lasting wealth.

She describes building safety via revenue planning with a buffer (“overflow”), optimising profit, setting aside taxes, paying a consistent salary, and letting excess accumulate in the business to cover low-income months.

00:00 Welcome + What a “Low Income Season” Really Means

00:38 Personal Update: Illness, Low Energy & How It Hits Sales

02:02 Why Financial Safety Matters (and Why “Just Get a Job” Isn’t Simple)

04:14 My Current Numbers: The Launch Miss, No Sales & Cash-Flow Reality

05:37 What People Do When Income Drops: Debt, Partner Support & Cutting Back

10:59 Scarcity Mode Explained: Why Financial Stress Kills Strategy

14:35 The Big Lesson: Income ≠ Safety (Even at Multiple Six Figures)

16:57 Introducing “Six Figure Safety” & What “More Than Enough” Means

18:38 The 3-Part Framework: Predictable Income, Joyful Living & Lasting Wealth

21:19 Overflow in Action: Buffers, Profit Strategy & Surviving the Dip

24:13 Reality Check: Consistent Income Is a Myth—Predictable Take-Home Isn’t

25:41 Wrap-Up + Invitation to Join Six Figure Safety

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In this podcast, Emilie delves into the intriguing concept that being 'good with money' is seen as aspirational rather than relatable.

She shares her personal journey and insights, explaining why discussing financial competence often feels like bragging and examines societal and psychological factors that contribute to this perception.

Emilie also touches on the impact of social hierarchies, identity threats, and cognitive dissonance, urging listeners to challenge their own comfort zones and take steps toward financial competence.

00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview

01:14 The Concept of Money Being Aspirational

03:35 Social Hierarchy and Money

05:21 Personal Journey and Financial Influence

08:07 Psychological Insights on Money Perception

16:13 Challenges in Seeking Financial Help

32:55 Call to Action and Conclusion

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