Blog Posts
How to live with abundance, purpose and love
How I redefined Minimalism
“Minimalism is not a punishment, and it does not have to be austere or ascetic” In this blog post, I share ways I’ve redefined minimalism and how it can help you to declutter your space.
Loss Aversion: Why the Fear of Losing Money Impacts Your Financial Wellness (and How to Overcome It)
The ups and downs of the stock market can make a lot of us uneasy. In behavioral finance, there’s something called Loss Aversion. What is it and why does it matter to you? Also, learn how to manage fear, improve financial wellness, & make informed decisions in investments & spending.
Spring Clean Your Money Energy
Since the wildfires in Los Angeles, my husband and I have been decluttering our house.
I finally did this medical test
Just like a lot of stuff that we know we need to do, I put this test off for months. It wasn’t because I was just busy. It was because my body didn’t feel safe enough to do it!
Is Your Insurance Coverage Enough for Disasters?
Insurance can get really complicated after a natural disaster. Even the best documentation won’t help if your policy doesn’t include the right type of coverage. Suze Orman walks through the basics of what your homeowners insurance should include, and what car owners need to be aware of in their policy.
Sold for Survival: Alice’s Inferno
I was one of 10 speakers chosen to share a short story that highlighted the strength, resilience, and beauty of women’s lives. I am a trauma informed financial wellness coach because of three women in my life who stayed in abusive situations because of money, and having to take care of young children. This is the story of one of those women.
Innovative Strategies to Cut Down College Debt
Pursuing higher education is a significant milestone that often comes with financial challenges. However, guest writer, Courtney Rosenfeld, writes that by employing thoughtful strategies, students can alleviate the financial strain of college expenses.
Boosting Profits in Your Craft Business: 5 Strategies to Manage Transactions
As an artist looking to turn passion into profit, you’ll need to understand how to manage your business’ cash flow. Financial success requires strategic management, and this paid contributed post will explore five practical strategies that can make your craft business more profitable.
Overcoming Money Blocks with Parts Work: A Path to Financial Freedom
If you’ve ever found yourself struggling with money—whether it’s earning it, keeping it, or feeling secure with it—you’re not alone. Our relationship with money is rarely just about money. Master Life Coach and IFS Practitioner, Andrea Tessier, shares in this blog post, that it’s shaped by a deeper inner landscape—parts of us that carry the stories, fears, and patterns we learned early on.
Lessons Learned from a Disaster: What I Wished I had Known
Our wildfire evacuation was a terrifying wake-up call. I'm sharing my raw experience – the mistakes, the insights, and the surprising lessons learned. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to be better prepared.
Having A Tight Month? How To Get Through It
There are some months when things are just financially a lot more difficult than other months. In this contributed paid blog post, we are going to discuss some of the best things you can do when you are having a tight month and wondering how best to deal with it.
Fighting Literal & Financial Fires
The Southern California wildfires have been devastating. This guide offers resources for coping with loss, rebuilding your life, and finding financial assistance. Connect with support and find strength in community.
This too shall pass
We were evacuated last Tuesday, and it was scary, eerie at times, and emotional…
How To Manage Your Money When Moving House
With the wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County and many people evacuating and moving in with friends, family or into a hotel or Airbnb, this paid collaborative contributed post shares ways to make moving less expensive and less stressful.
Why I’m Skipping New Year’s Resolutions for a Word of the Year
Ditch the New Year's resolutions! Guest writer, Alison Stolpa embraces a "Word of the Year" for gentle guidance and lasting change. Learn how to choose your word and why it's the secret to actually achieving your dreams in 2025.
Overcoming Fear of Spending as an Independent Creative
How do you spend consciously as a creative?
Post Election Grief & How to Move Forward
The election tried our collective souls. While I wasn’t surprised at this or the 2016 presidential outcome, I experienced a heaviness of spirit and also felt the heaviness from everyone around me.
The Dream May Not Feel Safe In Your Body
If your dreams doesn’t feel safe, then when the opportunity shows up you will consciously or subconsciously sabotage. I’ve seen this over and over again with clients, member-students and why I became a certified trauma-informed coach.