The decade of your 20's are filled with self discovery, transitions and learning from mistakes (aka - growing pains). When we are young and filled with ambition we make big life choices.

Sue Schultz is a seasoned career coach and she has enjoyed a successful tenure for over 30 years in Human Resources and Career Recruiting.

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I'm Lisa Chastain, the host, creator and your guide on the Real Money show. Today's show is about me. The real me.

I didn't grow up knowing anything about money. I have crashed and burned, I have rebuilt.

This episode is about financial renewal.

The media does a great job at telling stories about 30 year old retirees and millionaires. It's easy to believe that as soon as you're behind financially, you're behind forever.

Money is emotional and without a clear plan and strong support systems we are left to our own devices. Connecting our financial wellness and mental health has never been more important in facing today's financial challenges.

Owning a business compounds our financial weaknesses. If we aren't controlling our money in our household it's very likely that our business finances are running in a similar pattern.

None of us were born knowing anything about money. We learn about money from our immediate surroundings. Our family, past, and our families' pasts are our greatest teachers.

When I was about 8 years old, I went skiing with my best friend and her mom. We got to the top of the hill and I took off without realizing how fast I would actually be going.

Money creates the illusion of security leaving so many people in the chase and hustle for more. Our 20’s are chaotic and crazy - and finding ourselves is a common theme.

I don't teach budgets. Not in the outdated over analytical sense anyway.

Most women don't succeed financially by simply implementing a budget.