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Lose Weight for the Last Time
Build Wealth Without a Budget: The Do Both Method for Moms
You know how I always say that restriction doesn't work for weight loss? Well, it turns out it doesn't work for money either. Germaine and I jam on all the sneaky money traps we fall into as women and moms --- and how we can finally free ourselves from them.
I sat down with my friend Germaine Foley, a total money queen who teaches women how to build wealth without restriction, deprivation, or overwhelm. You're going to be obsessed.
Germaine used to have over $200K in debt, and now she's completely turned it around. She shares how she built wealth without giving up lattes, vacations, or joy (yes, please!). Her approach --- the Do Both Method --- is all about building wealth and enjoying life at the same time.
Here's what we dive into:\
- The invisible bars that keep us stuck in money cages
- Why "just make more money" isn't actually the solution
- How crash diets and strict budgets are basically the same trap
- The mindset shift to do both --- live now and build for later
- How to align your spending with what actually matters to you
- My favorite takeaway: money needs attention, but not obsession (like a good partner!)
- Germaine's 3-account system that makes managing money simple and fun
- How to stop ignoring your finances --- and start feeling empowered by them
- Why spending on yourself isn't selfish --- it's smart, powerful, and necessary
I seriously got so fired up during this convo because the parallels between money and weight loss are wild. Both are about intention, not punishment. Attention, not restriction. Freedom, not perfection.
If you're ready to change your relationship with money (and honestly, your whole life), go check out Germaine's free private podcast
Or if you're like, "I need this woman in my life," book a consult with her.
And mama --- don't forget to join the brand new Free the Moms Membership! It's all about freeing you from every kind of cage --- diet drama, people pleasing, mom guilt, money stress --- all of it: http://lauraconley.com/freethemoms
Let's free the moms, free the money, and free your life. You deserve it. đ
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