Is Your Debt Driving Your Career Decisions? How to Change That

Is Your Debt Driving Your Career Decisions? How to Change That

June 16, 2026 · 40 min · Episode 327

About this episode

This episode discusses how debt influences women's career choices and offers strategies to make decisions from a place of confidence rather than fear.

Debt can quietly shape your confidence, boundaries, and career choices. In this episode, Lauren talks with Arden Missal, founder of She’s Financially Free, about how financial pressure keeps many women playing small at work—and how to start making career decisions from confidence instead of fear. You’ll learn: How money stress impacts negotiation, overwork, and risk-taking The difference between being practical and being fear-led Mindset shifts to build financial confidence—even before you’re debt-free Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: Debt Payoff Starter Kit: ShesFinanciallyFree.com/StarterKit Includes a Debt Freedom Tracker App, a beginner budgeting sheet, a mini financial literacy course, motivational screensavers, and other great resources- Everything you need to get started in paying off your debt. Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsors Become a Fora advisor today at Foratravel.com/contessa. Head to…

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