-Alignment is more than a buzzword—it's a powerful approach to business that honors your unique gifts

-Your financial systems should support, not constrain, your creative vision

-Realignment is a courageous act of self-trust and intentional growth

-Permission to pivot, learn, and evolve is built into your entrepreneurial journey

-Your business can be a vehicle for both personal fulfillment and collective healing

-Why financial red flags are like your body's signals and how to listen with compassion

-The silent struggles behind high revenue but low profit

-How small misalignments in tracking, invoicing and spending can ripple out in big ways

-Why paying yourself is a necessity

-A gentle practice for reviewing your P&L and reconnecting to your money story: https://thegracefulpenny.podia.com/1-1-financial-sovereignty-intensive

-Money is an energy to be understood, not feared

-Clarity creates spaciousness for your mission

-Intuition + practical awareness = powerful strategy

-Cleanup is an act of self-love and business care

-Embrace a Proactive Financial Approach

-Create a realistic financial review system

-Track your numbers consistently

-Understand your true break-even point

-Build a Supportive Financial Ecosystem

-Find profit partners who align with your values

-Don't be afraid to ask questions

-Seek guidance from multiple sources

-Empower Yourself Through Financial Knowledge

-Learn without shame

-View financial understanding as a tool for impact

-Recognize that financial clarity supports your larger mission

-The importance of financial clarity for confident, strategic business decisions

-Key financial metrics to track: revenue, expenses, gross profit, net profit, cash flow

-Understanding the difference between profit and cash flow

-Monitoring accounts receivable and payable to manage cash flow

-Building a financial system that empowers you as the business owner

-Audrey's offer to conduct a financial audit and help entrepreneurs gain clarity

-Importance of record keeping for entrepreneurs

-Accessing Social Security records through ssa.gov

-Gathering and organizing important documents

-Sharing copies of documents with trusted individuals

-Building a supportive network and being a voice of reason

Practical tips for organizing records and documents

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Audrey expresses her commitment to maintaining inclusive and diverse spaces, despite not being perfect.

Audrey stresses the responsibility of business owners to understand the system and advocate for themselves.

Audrey highlights the importance of knowing one's numbers to make informed decisions and advocate ethically.

She emphasizes the need for heart-centered advocacy and the importance of understanding one's financial situation.

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Important tax deadlines like the January 31st W-2 and 1099 filing deadline

Tips for understanding state-specific filing requirements

Advice on allowing your financial systems to evolve as laws change

Encouragement to be open and honest with your financial professionals

Audrey's commitment to standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community

Her holistic, heart-centered approach to financial coaching

Throughout it all, Audrey's message is one of empowerment, support, and belief in your ability to succeed as an entrepreneur. She's here to help you gain the money confidence you need to make the positive impact you're here to create.

Importance of client involvement in setting up and maintaining financial systems

Emotional weight of managing finances and the need for understanding and support

Navigating the web of taxes, licenses, and regulations as an entrepreneur

Roles of bookkeepers, accountants, and other financial professionals

Finances as the foundation of a business and the need for knowledge and skills

Surrounding yourself with people who embody your values for personal and business growth

Audrey's offer to provide personalized support and next steps through a consultation call.. do that → here!

Reflecting on the challenges of 2024 and the importance of growth and learning

The role of entrepreneurs in being part of the solution, rather than just pursuing wealth and power

The fear and reluctance of entrepreneurs to show their financial numbers, and Audrey's heart-centered approach to supporting them

Navigating complex laws and regulations as a small business, and the contrast between corporate rigidity and human-centered entrepreneurship

The importance of reflecting on the past year, celebrating successes, and learning from mistakes

The necessity of accurate financial tracking for entrepreneurial success

Encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqueness, build a solid foundation, and support each other

Action:

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