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In Samiâs last season 3 episode, she dives into the world of inflation. What the heck inflation is, why itâs hitting your wallet harder, and what you can do to make your money more âinflation proof.â
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
What inflation is, where it's at today, and who controls it 5 actionable ways to make your money more âinflation resistantâ Shrinkflation, greedflation, eating cereal for dinner + much more!SOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
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Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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This time of year tends to be busy and chaotic, which means the goals we made in January fall by the wayside. In todayâs episode, Sami reminds you to have grace with yourself, while also giving you the extra boost you need.
If you feel like youâve âbeen slackingâ on your budgeting or goals lately, this episode will help you reset and get back on track.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
Navigating goals and responsibilities during burn out or exhaustion Why being âboringâ is how most folks become millionaires The importance of budgeting in fun money during your journey Ways to keep your motivation going, ânature church,â actionable steps to take to refresh your budget, and more!RESOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
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Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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Renee Benes, shopaholic turned minimalist, joins us to discuss her journey from an unaligned life to a slow, intentional, minimalist one. Renee realized she was in a toxic cycle of âstuff,â and decided to change.
In 2017, she began documenting her transformation on her blog and social media. Fast forward to today and sheâs been featured in global press, is writing a book, hosts a successful podcast, and continues to inspire people to ditch their stuff and embrace the true joys of life.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
How downsizing and minimalism gave Renee a âbiggerâ voice Reconnecting to nature, rediscovering childhood hobbies, and exploring new things in place of mindless spending What intentional money management looks like, how much debt Renee paid off, coming back from slip ups, + much more!GUEST BIO:
Renee is a self proclaimed shopaholic turned minimalist who started documenting her journey on her blog, The Fun Sized Life in 2017. Since taking her message to social media, sheâs been able to spread her message of slow, minimalist living globally. She has been featured in Parents, Marie Claire, Newsweek and more. Renee started her podcast, Unstuffed, in 2022 as a way to connect more with her audience and continues to encourage them to choose life over stuff today.
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
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Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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If youâre a parent, guardian, or role model in a young personâs life, you will likely come up against this question at some point. In todayâs episode, Sami gives listeners a step-by-step and nuanced guide on how to tackle teaching kids (or younger people) all about money.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
Why most people donât learn about person finance Tips on how to teach kids and/or younger people about money in an age-appropriate way Saving for college, the importance of modeling altruism, passing down financial literacy + more!RESOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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Sami gives listeners easy-to-apply tips on how to have a frugal summer.
She talks about utilizing services, apps, and objects you already have, what to do when itâs too hot outside, retailers that offer reduced pricing throughout the summer months, and more!
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
The magic of thrifting, garage sales, and buying second hand Preparing for activities outside of the house to save money How to involve your kids in a frugal summer Alternatives to costly destinations and much more!RESOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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Chloe Puff, owner of Chloe Puff Training, pre and postnatal womenâs fitness specialist, and Samiâs personal trainer, joins the podcast to discuss how she made the transition from professional dancer to entrepreneur while on her motherhood journey.
We also chat about the intersectionality of finance and fitness, the importance of personal development, how childhood shapes your adult perception of money and body, and more!
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
How Chloe went from a professional dancer to a womenâs fitness specialist The overlap between fitness and finance (pros and cons) Why Chloeâs approach excludes the âall or nothingâ mentality Samiâs self-care journey, the power of therapy, shopping small for a coach, and more!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
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Chloe Puff is a womenâs fitness trainor, specializing in pregnancy, postnatal, and corrective exercise. She is also the owner and founder of Chloe Puff Training.
Sheâs worked with hundreds of women from all over the world, in every stage of motherhood and fitness. Her mission is to help mothers unlock their confidence and change the standard of fitness for women, especially mothers.
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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Youâve seen âMarie Kondo minimalismâ in peoplesâ homes⊠but have you ever heard about financial minimalism?
In this episode, Sami explains the benefits of financial minimalism, how you can start practicing it, and the exact number of bank accounts your family needs.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
What financial minimalism is + Samiâs financial minimalism journey Ways to be strategic with your money to get the âbiggest bang for your buckâ How to organize your bank accounts using Samiâs 5 account method + moreMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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In this unfiltered episode, Sami chats about how her life has changed in the last decade: from working 60+ hours a week to deciding enough was enough. Through her darkest seasons of life, Sami emerged to fulfill her wildest dreamsâ and you can do it too.
She also discusses mental health, the familiarity of chaos, starting a business, and more!
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
Samiâs breaking point and why she decided to quit working full time How to adopt your own brand of minimalism Paying off debt, organizing finances, and having the mental capacity to manage money Learning how to rest, regulating your nervous system, being uncomfortable + moreCW: Suicidal ideation, mental health
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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Sami chats about how you can make budgeting a regular habit and why you SHOULD! She also gives actionable tips to make this happen and explains how budgeting changed her life.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
How to budget in a sustainable way Why budgeting is important for your overall financial wellness Apps, tools + mindset shifts to guide you on your budgeting journey The reason folks tend to âfailâ budgeting, budgeting misconceptions, how budgeting can reduce stress + moreMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
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Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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Ellyce Fulmore, Queer and neurodivergent financial educator, content creator, and best-selling author, joins the podcast to discuss how identity has an impact on the financial decisions you will and are able to make in your lifetime.
We also chat about how Ellyce went from Kinesiology to finance, why representation matters in money, handling keyboard warriors, the process of writing a book, and more.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
What an âIdentity-based approachâ to personal finance means The LGBTQIA+ wage-gap and how Queer people need personalized financial literacy How the ADHD tax, neurodivergence, and executive dysfunction affects personal finances Actionable tips for folks with neurodivergence, the normalcy of cycling through habits, Dave Ramsey, criticizing billionaires, and more!MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
How Women With A.D.H.D. Manage Their Money Order Keeping Finance PersonalGUEST BIO:
Ellyce Fulmore is a queer and neurodivergent financial educator, content creator, best-selling author, and the founder of Queerd Co., a financial literacy company. Her approach to financial literacy goes beyond the conventional, focusing on the intersectionality of identities and lived experiences. Ellyce is passionate about helping her online community of over half a million find the right tools, strategies and perspective to create a life where financial stability and joy coexist.
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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If youâve ever asked yourself:
âHow much should I have in a rainy day fund?â âWhere should I keep my emergency fund?â âWhat constitutes an âemergencyâ?âToday's A Sunny Side Up Life podcast episode is for you! Sami discusses everything you need to know about emergency funds.
Sami also talks about her first emergency fund, If she agrees with Dave Ramsey, the magic of automation, and how to avoid âdrainingâ your savings account.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
Why you need an emergency fund + how to calculate your emergency fund amount (including taking your circumstances into consideration) The benefits of starting small + growing your emergency fund throughout your financial journey What qualifies as an âemergency,â different factors that can affect your emergency fund, celebrating milestones + moreMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyN5MLFAgkn/ For Fox Sake: How To Handle A Sudden Job LossRESOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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Sami is back for season 3 of A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast!
In this debut episode, Sami goes over life updates, a brief history of the fight for financial independence for women in America, and actionable steps you can take to have more financial autonomy in your own life, regardless of relationship or socioeconomic status.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
Sami life updates including where sheâs at with her CFP, net worth, home expenses + more The 1700s practice of coverture and how it still affects women today A quick history of womenâs fight for financial independence, autonomy, and equal rights in the United States Tips on how to be a financially independent woman, regardless of relationship status, the effects of divorce on women, the importance of life insurance + moreMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Best Egg
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women ready to live an abundant life, full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the founder of A Sunny Side Up Life. Her podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and she has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, Readerâs Digest, and more.
Sami was nominated for a Plutus Award in 2023 and spends her professional time changing womenâs lives through her budget coaching and personal finance education content.
When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her three daughters, sheâs listening to audiobooks, watching the Astros, or hiking amongst the trees in East Texas.
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The nebulous idea of âenoughâ is the topic of conversation in the season 2 finale of A Sunny Side Up Life podcast. Most of us struggle with this concept very early in our lives, as we begin to understand complex topics and facts of life like class, race, and inequity.
But how do we handle not being enough as adults when not reaching âenoughnessâ has real mental, physical and psychological ramifications?
I explore âbeing enoughâ by discussing our inner critic, the power of therapy and trusted confidants, and how social media will never be able to tell the full story.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
The concept of enough and how most people look like they have it all together, even when they donât How the idea of enough is a social construct + what led Millennials to think they would never measure up Redefining generational definitions of enough + setting our own precedent of what is enough for ourselves Why you need to set your goals with blinders on + moreMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
Celebrate your wins reel Buy Yourself The F*cking Lilies Brene Brown How Do I Find A Good Therapist?PAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
MAKING $63K SELLING OUR LAND, HOW FINANCIAL FREEDOM GIVES YOU OPTIONS & ALLOWING YOUR DREAMS TO CHANGE ELIMINATING INTERNALIZED CAPITALISM, MORALIZING PRODUCTIVITY & MENTAL HEALTH + MONEY WITH ALYSSA DAVIES WHAT FINANCIAL TRAUMA IS, SIGNS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING IT + HOW TO RECOVER FROM PAST MONEY WOUNDSASSUL RESOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
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This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
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No lie: I used to think people truly meant saving cash when they said, âIâm saving for retirement.â I thought people had a vault with stacks of cash. Boy, was I wrong.
In this episode, I go through what saving for retirement actually means, why you need to get started NOW and the power of compound interest.
I also chat about different investing accounts, income limits and tax advantages, and where you can go online to start educating yourself about investing.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
Why investing is important in the first place How to start investing today + why you should All about fractional shares, ETFs, Mutual Funds, Index Funds + investing basics The difference between an emergency fund and long-term retirement investing + moreMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EMERGENCY FUNDS Compound interest calculator Gamestop + Robinhood explained What is the 4% rule of retirement investing Stash App Acorns App Robinhood Vanguard Fidelity Schwab Edward Jones The Simple Path To Wealth Yahoo! Finance InvestopediaPAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
CATCHING FIRE (FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE/RETIRE EARLY), PREPARING FOR A RECESSION & HOW TO PAY OFF YOUR MORTGAGE EARLY WITH ANDY HILL PAYING OFF $600K+ OF DEBT, HAVING A 70% SAVINGS RATE, & THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF MONEY + INTENTIONAL LIVING WITH RACHEL RAINBOLT ITâS NOT GET RICH QUICK, IT'S GET RICH CONSISTENTLYASSUL RESOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
DISCLAIMER(S):
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
CREDITS:
Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir Editing: Joseph Bogumill -
It was early 2020 and my husband and I were bright-eyed and bushy tailed when we bought our land.
Acres of East Texas pine trees, quiet neighbors (mostly cows), and a creek.
We planned to build our forever home and get old and gray on that property⊠until Covid hit and lumber prices skyrocketed.
Our dream no longer aligned with what we needed, life happened, and we made a huge decision that changed everything.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
How to be stubborn about your goals and flexible about the path to achieve them Whether or not we sold our land at a profit or at a loss What we did and what weâre planning to do with the $63K lump-sum Accepting the duality of emotion when it comes to pivoting in your life + morePAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
MONEY, MARRIAGE, AND MOVING IN TO MIDDLE-AGE WITH DANIEL WOMACK 5 MONEY CHOICES THAT HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE CREATING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE IN A CONSUMER CULTUREASSUL RESOURCES:
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
DISCLAIMER(S):
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
CREDITS:
Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir Editing: Joseph Bogumill -
âWho in their right mind has $1,000 just sitting in a savings account!?â Thatâs what I thought when I first started Baby Step 1â back in the Dave Ramsey daysâ when I had $0 in savings.
Fast forward to today: Iâm bringing you this episode all about emergency funds and why you probably need more than $1k. And good news⊠I have $20k in savings now.
Let me educate you all about why you need an emergency fund to begin with, how much to keep in it (hint: itâs personal to you and your situation), where the heck to keep it, and more!
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
How much you should have in your emergency fund Hoarding cash in an emergency fund + breaking scarcity mindsets The importance of having a sufficient emergency fund for your lifestyle What to do if you feel guilt around spending your emergency fund money â even when itâs actually an emergency + moreMENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
The Fed - Dealing with Unexpected ExpensesFederal Reserve Board Ally HYSA WHAT FINANCIAL TRAUMA IS, SIGNS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING IT + HOW TO RECOVER FROM PAST MONEY WOUNDSPAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
WHAT FINANCIAL TRAUMA IS, SIGNS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING IT + HOW TO RECOVER FROM PAST MONEY WOUNDS 5 MONEY CHOICES THAT HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE WHAT TO DO ON PAYDAYASSUL RESOURCES:
1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Instagram: Follow me on the âgram Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook GroupSHOW INFORMATION:
A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
DISCLAIMER(S):
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
CREDITS:
Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir Editing: Joseph Bogumill -
Alyssa Davies, content creator and published author, joins the podcast to talk about how she was able to approach her finances from a new perspective and remove the guilt and shame from spending money.
We discuss financial trauma, how mental health is tied to personal finance, and why internalized capitalism is something to fight against, not praise.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
Different forms of trauma in money What Coast FIRE is + steps you can take to reach it The intersection of money and mental health + adopting healthy coping mechanisms Having the tough money conversation with aging parents Why a fully funded retirement is the best gift you can give your kids + moreMENTIONED IN EPISODE:
https://www.thetraumaofmoney.com/ Alyssaâs books Alyssaâs courses
GUEST BIO:
Alyssa Davies is a content creator and a published author living in Calgary, Alberta. She is the founder of the two-time award-winning Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year, Mixed Up Money that has over 130k+ followers across social media.
Through her work, she has been featured in many notable publications, including The Globe and Mail, FLARE, Global News, and more. In 2021, she was host of The Dream Team featured on CBC Gem. Alyssa has been a freelance writer for six years and enjoys writing about personal finance, homeownership, and more.
When sheâs not writing, you can find her enjoying some downtime with her daughter, playing soccer or daydreaming about home decor.
GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram YouTube Twitter TikTok WebsitePAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
WHAT FINANCIAL TRAUMA IS, SIGNS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING IT + HOW TO RECOVER FROM PAST MONEY WOUNDS WHY COMMUNITY MATTERS, FINANCIAL FEMINISM & CENTERING WOMEN + NON-BINARY FOLKS IN THE MONEY CONVERSATION WITH REGINA AND ANGELA OF WOMENâS PERSONAL FINANCE DECONSTRUCTING MONEY SHAME, NAVIGATING MENTAL HEALTH & FINANCES, AND 3 REASONS DAVE RAMSEY SUCKS WITH LEXA VANDAMMEASSUL RESOURCES:
1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Instagram: Follow me on the âgram Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook GroupSHOW INFORMATION:
A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
DISCLAIMER(S):
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
CREDITS:
Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir Editing: Joseph Bogumill -
Can you imagine living in a 32 ft trailer with your partner, kids, and dogs? Would you go stir-crazy? Well⊠now you donât have to imagine it, you can hear all about it.
Kailey Maloney, from @believeandbudget, joins the podcast to talk about how her world transformed with simple living. We discuss embracing the messy moments of life, intentional minimalism, advice for starting your debt free journey, if her and her family plan on staying in the RV for the foreseeable future, and more!
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
The pros and cons of âliving smallâ What caused Kailey and her family to decide to move into an RV Practical and actionable ways to avoid overspending How difference seasons of life call for different financial decisions + morePAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
PAYING OFF $600K+ OF DEBT, HAVING A 70% SAVINGS RATE, & THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF MONEY + INTENTIONAL LIVING WITH RACHEL RAINBOLT 5 MONEY CHOICES THAT HAVE CHANGED MY LIFE CREATING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE IN A CONSUMER CULTURE UNSUBSCRIBING FROM THE HUSTLE CULTUREGUEST BIO:
Kailey is a budget expert who found joy in helping others live a lifestyle within their means, but also live their dreams. She fully believes you should listen, step out and find out, and take chances. Living tiny was always on her bucket list and so was traveling the US. Her and her family did it all debt-free!
GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA + LINKS:
Instagram TikTok Facebook WebsiteASSUL RESOURCES:
1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Instagram: Follow me on the âgram Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook GroupSHOW INFORMATION:
A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
DISCLAIMER(S):
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
CREDITS:
Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir Editing: Joseph Bogumill -
The term âtraumaâ seems to be rampant in 2023⊠especially on social media.
Being âtrauma informed,â experiencing âchildhood trauma,â or having a âtrauma bondâ are phrases used repeatedly to describe certain pivotal and disturbing life experiences and/or mental distress. And while sometimes âtraumaâ is over exaggerated or used incorrectly, the current spotlight on this pervasive problem has brought, front-and-center, the need to explore it in greater depth.
This leads to the question: what about trauma and money? Can you have financial PTSD? Can you experience financial trauma? How valid are these things⊠or are we, as a society, being dramatic when it comes to this pairing?
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
What is financial trauma + who experiences financial trauma The 6 common ways financial trauma manifests itself in your body, mind, and life Ways to address financial trauma and learn healthy coping mechanisms Samiâs financial trauma: money examples she had during her childhood, how these experiences shaped her money narrative + moreRESOURCES USED:
https://www.choosingtherapy.com/financial-trauma/ https://theneighborhoodfinanceguy.com/empowerment-and-financial-trauma/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannawiest/2019/04/04/financial-trauma-is-a-reality-for-one-third-of-millennials-this-expert-explains-how-to-recover/?sh=592085c130c2 https://plutusfoundation.org/2022/financial-trauma-impact-creators/ https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/generational-traumaCREATORS TO FOLLOW:
https://twitter.com/RahkimSabree https://www.instagram.com/stevenmhughes/PAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
FEELING FINANCIAL STRUGGLE, COMBATING INFLATION & HOW TO OVERCOME FEELING OUT OF CONTROL WITH YOUR MONEY SPENDING FUN MONEY WHEN YOU'RE BROKE COMPOUNDING EMOTIONAL INTERESTASSUL RESOURCES:
1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today Instagram: Follow me on the âgram Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook GroupSHOW INFORMATION:
A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
DISCLAIMER(S):
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creators alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
CREDITS:
Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir Editing: Joseph Bogumill -
Being a content creator sounds enticing, right? The glamor of having creative agency, working with big brands, and being paid to simply be you. Unfortunately though, like every job, itâs not all ring lights and TikTok trends.
In this episode of A Sunny Side Up Life podcast, I chat with @shaybudgets, business owner, social media influencer, goal-setting expert, budget coach and more. We talk about how she started her influencer journey, the realities of juggling a full-time job and working a side hustle, how much YouTube pays, and more.
Shay McMillan began her YouTube channel in 2017 and has amassed an impressive following to over 85k+ subscribers. When sheâs not creating content and budget coaching, she spends time changing lives as a school-based counselor and enjoying life with her husband.
In this episode, youâll learn more about:
How Shay got started on YouTube + how much money she makes monthly on the platform The disingenuous nature of everyoneâs âhighlight reelâ on social media Pros and cons of content marketing + the importance of setting boundaries online Juggling being a full-time employee, budgeting coach, wife, and business owner + what Shay refuses to outsource + morePAST EPISODES YOUâLL ENJOY:
EP. 136 WHY YOU NEED MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME EP. 98 HOW TO BE A FREE-THINKER IN AN INFLUENCER'S WORLDASSUL RESOURCES:
1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today YouTube: Subscribe for free Instagram: Follow me on the âgram Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook GroupGUEST BIO:
Shay is a wife, full-time employee, business owner, social media influencer, planner, goal setting expert, organizer, budget coach and more.
Sheâs determined to create and lead a life that she absolutely loves and enjoys. This has always been her mission: to craft her perfect life. This notion started when she was a little girl and followed her as she completed graduate school and obtained a Masterâs Degree.
She currently works in the helping profession and thoroughly enjoys what she does. When sheâs not changing lives at her day job, she helps even more people with her social media influencer career outside of her 9 to 5.
GUEST SOCIAL MEDIA + LINKS:
YouTube Instagram Facebook WebsiteSHOW INFORMATION:
A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com
HOST BIO:
Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When sheâs not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, sheâs creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their familyâs finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
DISCLAIMER(S):
This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment.
Opinions are the creatorsâ alone.
Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice.
CREDITS:
Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir Editing: Joseph Bogumill - Montre plus
