I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce

The Smell of Money is where multi-passionate female entrepreneurs learn to stop avoiding their numbers, organize their cash flow, and build a healthier relationship with money without shame, confusion, or overwhelm. Inside, you’ll learn how to give every dollar a job, understand what your money is telling you, and create calm, confident cash flow that supports your business, your life, and your future wealth. It's time to OWN Your Money: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2Making more money online will not create wealth if your money decisions are still being driven by fear, stress, old money stories, and survival mode.In this episode of iDateMoney®️, Lisa sits down with executive coach and author Stephanie Peirolo for a powerful conversation about money stories, decision-making, divorce, debt, burnout, and what it really takes to build financial stability as a woman. Stephanie shares how childhood scarcity, gender roles, single motherhood, and financial shame shaped her relationship with money, and how she eventually rebuilt financial security while learning to make decisions from alignment instead of panic.Together, Lisa and Stephanie unpack why messy money is rarely just a math problem. It is often tied to the stories we inherited about work, worth, success, and what women are allowed to have. They also talk about the pressure to overwork, the cost of financial instability after divorce, and why women need to stop sacrificing their own financial well-being to rescue everyone else.About our guest: Stephanie Peirolo is a board-certified executive coach, author of The Saint and the Drunk, and host of The Bad Boss Brief. She helps leaders make intentional decisions, lead with clarity, and build lives that align with their values. Connect with Stephanie at spayrolo.comIn this episode, you’ll learn:Why messy money is often a relationship problem, not just a budgeting problemHow childhood scarcity and family money stories shape adult financial decisionsThe hidden financial impact of divorce, caregiving, and being a single motherWhy more income does not automatically create peace, profit, or stabilityHow women can stop over-giving financially and protect their own futureWhy decision-making gets easier when you understand your values, responsibilities, and realityHow to define wealth on your own terms instead of chasing someone else’s numberTimestamped key moments00:00 Messy money, money shame, and why women avoid their numbers02:00 Stephanie’s book The Saint and the Drunk and decision-making with intention04:00 Money narratives, inherited scarcity, and cultural conditioning07:00 Divorce, single motherhood, and financial survival mode11:00 Career choices, writing dreams, and making practical money decisions13:45 Shame, systemic barriers, and forgiving yourself for past money struggles15:40 How Stephanie got out of debt and built financial security19:25 What women need to stop doing with money immediately20:00 Redefining success and choosing your own wealth number22:00 Stephanie’s shift into executive coaching and intentional leadership24:40 Where to connect with Stephanie and get the bookThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸

The Smell of Money is where multi-passionate female entrepreneurs learn to stop avoiding their numbers, organize their cash flow, and build a healthier relationship with money without shame, confusion, or overwhelm. Inside, you’ll learn how to give every dollar a job, understand what your money is telling you, and create calm, confident cash flow that supports your business, your life, and your future wealth. It's time to OWN Your Money: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2______________________________________________________________I make good money, but I have no idea where it goes. If you've ever said that, this episode will help you build the confidence, visibility, and financial clarity needed to create lasting wealth.In this powerful conversation, Lisa Drennon sits down with Renee Carbone Fleming, founder of Badass Queen, personal branding strategist, podcast host, author, and multi-million dollar sales leader. Renee shares how divorce became the catalyst that transformed her life from stay-at-home mom to building a multi-million dollar organization while helping women create confidence, visibility, and multiple income streams.Together, Lisa and Renee explore the connection between personal branding, financial confidence, entrepreneurship, and the mindset shifts required to stop playing small. They discuss how women can overcome imposter syndrome, embrace their authentic voice, build a personal brand that creates opportunities, and stop allowing fear to dictate financial decisions.About Renee Carbone FlemingRenee Carbone Fleming is a personal branding strategist, speaker, author, podcast host, and founder of the Badass Queen brand. She helps women over 40 increase visibility, build confidence, monetize their expertise, and create multiple streams of income.Connect with Renee: https://www.instagram.com/reneecarbonefleming https://badassqueen.comThis Episode You'll Learn:• Why divorce became Renee's greatest opportunity for growth• How to build confidence when everyone doubts you• The power of the "Watch Me" mindset• Why personal branding matters more than ever• How to overcome imposter syndrome• The truth about creating multiple income streams• Why making money is easy but keeping it requires a plan• How to build an "effort fund" and enjoy your success• The role authenticity plays in business growth• How to monetize your expertise and life experienceKey Moments00:00 Why successful women still don't know where their money goes03:45 Renee's divorce story and entrepreneurial beginning08:55 The difference between women who succeed and those who quit10:20 Personal branding before personal branding was popular13:20 Building confidence and visibility online16:05 Overcoming imposter syndrome19:25 Why money disappears without a strategy22:05 The three-legged stool strategy for business growth24:00 The Watch Me framework explained27:00 How to connect with ReneeThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDateMoney®️! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you have; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily