In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and getting personal. If you’re new around here or haven’t gone all the way back to episode one, I want to share a bit of the “why” behind my passion for finances, trading, and helping moms—especially women of color—build financial safety nets.

I believe, with every fiber of my being, that abundance is our birthright. And I also believe we need more money in the hands of Black and brown women, because when we have it, we change the world.

I open up about two pivotal moments that reshaped how I think about money and freedom:

1. Losing my fiancé just weeks after our engagement.

2. Getting laid off while I was seven months pregnant.

Those moments rocked me. But they also lit a fire in me to never again feel financially vulnerable—and to help other women avoid that feeling too.

Whether you're new to the podcast or have been listening from the beginning, this episode will reconnect you to the "why" behind Independent Mom and reignite your own reasons for wanting to own your finances, reimagine your motherhood, and live a wealthy life.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Why I believe more money needs to be in the hands of Black and brown women

• The two life-altering events that shifted my money mindset forever

• How capitalism can be a tool and a trap—and why we need to master the game to change the game

• What it really means to create a financial safety net as a mom

• Why stock trading became my on-ramp to entrepreneurship and freedom

Ready to explore if trading might be the next right step for you?Click here to book a free call with me to learn more about my Trading Basics class—designed to demystify the markets and help you build wealth on your terms.

🔗 Resources mentioned:

• Episode 1: [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-independent-mom/id1678028311?i=1000605682127]

Have you ever felt like you just keep holding yourself back, or can't push through to do the thing you actually say you want to do? If so, you're in good company. I was having that feeling lot recently, so I started looking for answers outside of the traditional business and wealth strategies...and instead explored more of my mindset and specifically my nervous system and neuroscience connection to wealth.

In this episode we discuss:

• The two programs that opened my eyes to the importance of my nervous system regulation in creating my wealthy life

• Why it is so important to understand the emotions and not just the thoughts that are limiting your growth

• The one exercise that moved me from blocked to in motion

And so much more.

Episode links

• Rachel Luna's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/permission-to-offend-with-rachel-luna/id1014093682

• Kate Northrup's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plenty-with-kate-northrup/id1160960959

Podcast links:

• Connect with Arielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledeane/

• Instagram: @theindependentmom⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theindependentmom/

• Website: www.arielledeane.com

If you think stock trading is only for math whizzes, finance bros, or people with thousands of dollars to spare—you’re not alone. But you’re also not seeing the full picture.

In this episode, I’m busting the top 5 myths about stock trading that keep smart, capable women (especially women of color and working moms) on the sidelines when they could be creating real financial flexibility right now.

You’ll learn:

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Are you completely confused about the stock market right now? Yes, the stock market is crazy right now, but I had a feeling this was coming. We cannot always trust what this administration says but we can trust their motivations and align ourselves with the right tools to allow us to take full advantage of this time. We all need to be better equipped to fight back physically and financially.

In this episode we discuss:

• What happened this week with the stock market
• Why learning how to trade stocks and invest are so important to making your money back quickly
• The relationship we have with risk
• The different ways to trade stocks

Join me in my Trading Basics class where I will teach you how to trade stocks in a simple and less risky way.

https://arielledeane.com/tradingbasics

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• Connect with Arielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledeane/
• Instagram: @theindependentmom⁠⁠
• Website: www.arielledeane.com

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Recently I celebrated a birthday. This year my word is: growth. I’ve grown in so many ways over the years, but this year marks 2 years since the launch of this podcast, and it caused me to think about some of the many ways that I’ve grown and the ways that I want to continue growing.  So, in the words of Kelly from Insecure…this episode is about “growth!”

In this episode we discuss:

• 5 areas of growth that have been the most challenging and rewarding for me this year

• What I am prioritizing over hardwork as I become an entrepreneur

• How "making" has changed my fixation with “mattering”

• My revelations about tithing and being generous

And so much more...

Episode Resources:

• Tithing sermon from Transformation Church: https://youtu.be/blR-mYKfhGw?feature=shared

Podcast Links

• Connect with Arielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledeane/
• Instagram: @theindependentmom⁠⁠
• Website: www.arielledeane.com

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Have you ever felt like you're doing a lot but not making a lot of progress? You might be hustling instead of investing. This distinction could be happening with your money, your time, or your emotions. There are so many insights that can be revealed to us when we stop hustling and start investing in all aspects of our lives...not just financially.

In this episode we discuss:

• The parts of investing that distinguish it from hustling
• My insights about giants vs. ants
• How to apply an investing mindset to your life
• The questions you can start to ask yourself

Podcast Links

• Connect with Arielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledeane/
• Instagram: @theindependentmom⁠⁠
• Website: www.arielledeane.com

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The big game last weekend was all the things! But aside from the dynamic win by the Philadelphia Eagles, there was the record breaking and revolutionary performance by Kendrick Lamar. Many people have been talking about the meaning, the symbolism, and the boldness of it all. But I want us to address the very real challenge that Kendrick posed to many of us.

In this episode we'll discuss:

• What it means to play the game
• Why so many of us are tired of playing the game
• My thoughts on what we need to think about next

And so much more.

Podcast Links

• Connect with Arielle:https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledeane/
• Instagram: @theindependentmom⁠⁠
• Website:www.arielledeane.com

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Recently a friend asked me if now was a good time to trade or invest in the stock market. My default answer was yes of course, but I spent some more time thinking about it and decided to share some of my thoughts on the podcast.

In this episode we discuss:

And so much more!

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There have been a lot of announcements over the last few weeks, but the announcement from Target about rolling back their DEI hit differently. In this episode I break down:

And so much more...

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Are you looking to achieve a much more fulfilling personal and professional life, but don’t know how to? What if I told you that the key lies in a simple mindset shift? Would you believe me? 

In today’s episode, business and mindset coach, Jenna Rykiel joins us to discuss and more. She shares her transformative journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. Jenna discusses the pivotal moments that led her to leave her corporate job during COVID-19, driven by the need for a more fulfilling and energizing work environment. 

She explains how coaching free clients initially helped her discover her passion and alignment with her true calling. Jenna also emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, overcoming the fear of failure, and financial preparation in successfully transitioning to an entrepreneurial lifestyle.

In this episode, we discuss:

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