The ScrunchyFi Podcast

By Scrunchy Fi

Are you kinda crunchy, kinda silky, and want to become financially independent? Then this is the podcast for you. By mamas for mamas, this podcast covers all the creative ways to make money, save mone... more

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How many episodes does The ScrunchyFi Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

The ScrunchyFi Podcast episodes:

January 12, 2023 Mama’s Raising the Next Gen of Financially Independent Children
SHOW NOTES
Danielle and Kyra talk about raising their next generation of financially independent children. They share how they are normalizing talking about money in everyday situations. Find out how they are laying a foundation of financial wisdom for their children to grow into. Stay tuned to the end to hear some great money saving tips for Moms!
What you will learn:
You cannot buy your way out of Mom Guilt!
Should we be a financial safety net for our children?
Danielle shares how the greatest investment for her kids is educating them.
Kyra shares how she is teaching her kids about a financially independent lifestyle.
Mama we want you to know, You are not alone on your journey, in fact we want to be by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Want more day to day Mama Money saving tips? Find us on IG, Tiktok, Youtube, and our Blog!
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34min
January 05, 2023Financial Independence is a Journey
SHOW NOTES
Kyra and Danielle talk about their lifestyle choices they made in their past that set them off on a Financial Independence Journey of a lifetime! Hear about their first jobs! Saving for their first big money goals, and how their lives changed as they discovered Financial Independence.
What you will learn:
Danielle Traveled the world at 16 studying abroad on her own terms!

Kyra college hack helped her save 60% on her college tuition!

Danielle Rented her couch out on Airbnb to help pay boost her low income in the California Bay Area!

Mama we want you to know, You are not alone on your journey, in fact we want to be by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Want more day to day Mama Money saving tips? Find us on IG, Tiktok, Youtube, and our Blog!
Links from the show:
Become an Airbnb host
Duel Enrollment
Continuation School
Employer College Support
...more
34min
December 23, 2022Financial Independence is about Choices: an Interview with Julie
SHOW NOTES
Kyra and Danielle interview Julie, another scrunchy mama, who is thinking differently about making money and saving money. Hear how Julie was able to travel around Europe while making money; how she never had a car payment; and how she got a Free upgrade through househacking and Airbnbhosting. We hope you are inspired by Julies story and start thinking differently about money, because we know we are!
What you will learn:
Teaching English abroad to reduce your travel expenses and earn income

Controlling housing expenses through multiple choice opportunities

Adulting with a Financial Planner

Mama we want you to know, You are not alone on your journey, in fact we want to be by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Links from the show:
Househacking
Become an Airbnb host
...more
33min
December 16, 2022How to Start SAVING MONEY for Financial Independence
Kyra and Danielle share where to save money to grow your money. Learn how a High Yield Interest account should be your number #1 savings account! Find out how to feel confident with investing in the stock market, and where to start investing.
***We are not your financial advisor, we are 2 mamas sharing our secrets to Financial Independence. Please consult with your personal advisor before taking action!***
What you will learn:
Emergency fund what it is and where to keep it

Danielle takes the scary out of the stock market

Kyra shares about Index Funds vs Stock Picking

Learn some Alternative Investing opportunities you may not have heard of

Mama we want you to know, You are not alone on your journey, in fact we want to be by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Links from the show:
Vanguard Total Market Index Fund
Series I Savings Bonds
Compound Interest Calculator we love
Capital One High interest account
Ally Bank High interest account
BiggerPockets
...more
33min
December 10, 2022 Budgeting for Financial Independence - Part 2
Kyra and Danielle share their creative ways on how they control their monthly expenses in this Part 2 of Budgeting for Financial Independence. And learn the secret to their success through mindset spending and expense tracking apps.
What you will learn:
Danielle shares how her mindset is her secret super power to finding creative ways to cut expenses
Kyra breaks down how she was able to cut cost on her monthly bills
Why use a budgeting app to track expenses
Mama we want you to know, You are not alone on your journey, in fact we want to by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Links from the show:
Personal Capital
Mint Mobile $15/month phone plan
Buy nothing group
Travel Hacking
Amazon Warehouse
Cheap Life insurance for Vegans
...more
25min
December 02, 2022 Budgeting for Financial Independence - Part 1
Kyra and Danielle share the average American expenses and how they measure up to that standard. Spoiler - $2,000 below average! Find out how they are able to control their expenses in this Part 1 episode.
What you will learn:
What the average American expenses are, and the top 3 most expensive categories
Learn how Danielle is able to slash expenses living in the Bay area of California
Find out how Kyra is able to own a home on a $557 monthly mortgage budget
Mama we want you to know, You are not alone on your journey, in fact we want to by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Links from the show:
Househacking
Become an Airbnb host
Below Market Rate Housing
...more
25min
November 26, 2022Financial Independence is a Mindset
Kyra and Danielle share how important it is to change your Mindset to pursue a life of Financial Independence. Its not enough to budget and save, you must shift the way you think about making money and spending money to fast track your way to Financial Freedom.
What you will learn:
Financial Independence is for everyone, especially Scrunchy Mamas!

This is a mindset, lifestyle, and a financial goal.

Danielle prioritized her time to shift her mindset to Financial Independence

Kyra had to shift from a saving mindset to a Financial Independence mindset

Following the normy debt trap will leave you working for the rest of your life!

Mama we want you to know, You are not alone on your journey, in fact we want to by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Links from the show:
Your Money or Your Life
...more
21min
November 20, 2022Empowering other Scrunchy Mamas to reach Financial Independence
Welcome to the first-ever Scrunchyfi episode! Kyra and Danielle share their Scrunchy Mama story of who they are, how they met, and how they took action to start pursuing Financial Independence.
What you will learn:
This is a Financial Independence show by Scrunchy Mamas for Scrunchy Mamas

We want to share our unconventional yet modern approach to Financial Independence

Find out how Danielle is able to keep housing expenses low while living in the Bay area

Learn how Kyra took advantage of Househacking to become a SAHM

Mama, we want you to know, you are not alone on your journey. In fact, we want to be by your side coaching you all the way to Financial Success!!!
Links from the show:
Become an Airbnb host
Mr. Money Mustache
ChooseFI
Early Retirement Extreme
JL Collins
Househacking
...more
25min

FAQs about The ScrunchyFi Podcast:

How many episodes does The ScrunchyFi Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.