Smart Money Mamas Show

#092 In today’s episode, I'm talking with the full-time content creator and influencer, Mattie James. Mattie now creates content for her blog, Youtube, and podcast and collaborates with some really big brands like Samsung and TJ Maxx.

She's sharing about how her current six-figure income all started with a blog and the inside scoop on what it's really like to be an authentic influencer. 

(5:34) Find out how motherhood impacted Mattie's business in a dramatic way 

(17:45) Why Mattie is making sure that her kids have the choice between being an employee and being an entrepreneur 

(21:05) Learn why Mattie wants to redefine the word "influencer" and unpack the misconceptions about being one 

(36:25) Are you curious about how you make money as an influencer? Listen here! 

(46:30) There's no way around it. You just have to suck in the beginning. So just start!  

(51:38) Chelsea’s Top Takeaways Looking for more information, mama? 

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#091 In today’s episode, I'm talking with board-certified nurse and trainer, Angel Cellucci about how to identify medical fraud.  Angel is on a mission to help empower individuals to be better consumers of healthcare. She helps people make sure the medical care they get is necessary and offered at a fair and reasonable price. 

We're talking about how often medical fraud happens, what you can do to prevent medical fraud, and how you can be more effective when you do have to advocate for yourself.

(4:28) Do you know the difference between medical abuse and medical fraud? 

(10:15) Follow the DOVE framework to actively prevent medical fraud

(20:34) Learn the 4 blatant types of billing errors or medical fraud

(32:41) Here's how you can approach the process in order to make sure you get errors resolved

(51:21) Chelsea’s Top Takeaways

Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes at https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/angel

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#90 For this episode, we asked the mamas in our free Mamas Talk Money Community on Facebook to send us their questions.

If one person in our community has a question, there are no doubt others wondering the same thing. Today we’re going to discuss increasing credit scores, Bitcoin investing, finding the best provider for term life insurance, and more! 

(05:05) Christine asks, "I recently opened 529 plans for my children, and while I was there, the representative told me that I should keep depositing into my 403b and before I retire transfer the money into a ROTH IRA, does this make sense?"​ 

(10:56) Christine had a second question, "My children now have debit cards. What rules should I set up as far as making purchases? 



(16:59) Court wants to know, "What is your advice regarding credit cards? I was a die hard Dave Ramsey fan and when I began my debt free journey in January 2015, I did need to get rid of all credit cards because my spending was out of control. Now, my husband and I are about to buy the house we’re renting and payoff our van loan. 


(28:14) Nancy says, "What is your take on Bitcoin investing?"  


(41:35) Amanda asks, "Hubs and I are saving up to do some home renovations in 5 years. I am toying with the idea of putting it into our brokerage account so that it can get better growth than in a plain savings account. I want to continuously add money so a CD is out. Other than the possibility of losses from potential market dips, what kind of tax implications could I see from my brokerage path?" 

(48:19) Tiffany says, "Where do I start for figuring out term life insurance for my husband and I? There are so many options online!! I have a small policy from work, but I know it will never be enough." 

Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes at https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/90

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#89 In this episode, I'm talking with financial therapist and best-selling author, Barbara Huson. Her latest book, Rewire for Wealth breaks downs the neuroscience of money so you can take charge of your finances. 

We're talking about chasing sacred success, how to practice rewiring your brain, and how you can teach your kids about money without injecting fear. 

[1:57] This was Barbara's painful and dramatic wake-up call that she needed to become financially savvy 

[8:32] Are you pursuing "sacred success"? 

[12:41] This is how to practically start rewiring your brain around money 

[26:20] Discover how you can learn to "reparent" yourself and help heal pasts trauma 

[30:40] Here's how you can have honest money conversations with your kids, without infusing fear 

[39:19] Chelsea's Key Takeaways

#088 Today I'm talking with author and founder of Ladies Get Paid, Claire Wasserman. This was originally a live we recorded in the Motivated Mama Society, which gave our community the chance to ask some questions you're likely asking about the gender gap too. 

We're talking about why you need to trust your instincts more, why you should always be intentionally growing your network, and how to negotiate raises and get recognized for the value you bring. 

(19:14) Here are some tips for how to negotiate a raise

#087 In today’s episode, I’m talking with author and research scientist, Dr. Wendy Wood. Since she's listed in the top 1% of scientists worldwide, I figured she would be the expert we need to make sure our 2021 goals don't go to the wayside by February. 

We're talking about why you actually don't need more will power, how to build habits when your schedule is unpredictable, and why finding a community that shares your goals is so crucial. 

(2:47) Why persisting with a habit, not just starting it- is so gosh darn tricky 

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#086 Happy New Year! Happy 2021! Happy surviving all that was 2020. Today I have a super special treat for you to celebrate!

#85 In today’s mini-episode, I just want to send a quick Christmas COVID-safe hug and say Happy Holidays. For the majority of us, things look really different this year. I hope you can embrace the lack of pressure and maybe some new cozy traditions-some that may even stick around for years to come!

But I also have a special challenge for you to help you make 2021 your best year yet! I hope you take me up on it! 

#84 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Monica Louie, six-figure debt-tackler who has built an ad agency that all started with a blog. Monica and her husband were able to pay off $120,000 in two years on a blue-collar income after she quit her job to stay home.

We're talking about the creative ways they took big chunks out of their debt, why you don't need to know everything to start a business, and why budgets can be more empowering than limiting.

(4:20) Discover how Monica realized it was time to start a business, even though she didn't have a business idea yet 

(7:43) These are some of the early changes Monica's family made in order to start tackling their debt 

(16:40) This is where you can start if you're feeling ready to start chasing debt freedom too

(28:04) Listen to the time that Monica got to be in the hot seat on stage with Amy Porterfield 

(34:01) Learn how Monica was able to actually sell her blog-ya, it's a thing! 

(41:03) Chelsea’s Top Takeaways

Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show notes at https://www.smartmoneymamas.com/monica

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#083: In today’s episode, I’m sharing why prescriptive, inflexible money advice rarely works. We'll unpack why money strategies that are unique to you and your personality are the only ones that work long-term and how you can start charting your own path.

(02:09) Why old school money strategies can do more harm than good 

(06:30) Some good news for you if you feel like you "failed" another hard system 

(11:17) This is what you need to know if you want to succeed with money long term 

(15:03) Start here if you need to find a money management system that works for you 

(20:53) Why the key to all this requires a willingness to make mistakes 

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