Episode 42

Financial Wellness: Making It Rain Without Drowning in Stress

Listen up, my friends. Today we're breaking down the toxic relationship between busyness and your bank account. 👀

Welcome to Episode 5 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - and here's an most important truth: Being busy does NOT mean you're making bank. 💵

I'm about to spill all my financial tea, from my days of being a total money martyr to learning how to make savings feel sexier than your morning latte. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own money journey, and we'll talk about: why your self-worth isn't measured by your paycheck, how to create a spending plan that actually feels empowering, and how to break free from money guilt and comparison.

We're busting myths left and right:

  • Saving isn't boring ❌
  • You don't need a massive chunk of change to start saving ✅
  • Financial wellness is about more than just your bank account 💵

Bonus - I'm throwing down a money mindfulness challenge that'll have you tracking every single penny for a week. Are you brave enough to join me?

Remember, financial wellness isn't about having a fat bank account - it's about creating a healthy relationship with money that supports your happiness and overall well-being.

So grab your favorite fancy pen, and let's get financially fabulous together.

xo,

Kishshana

P.S. Comparison is a thief to my pocketbook, and I'm not letting it steal from you either. Let's do this!

Tune in to hear:

  • The busyness bank account trap
  • Why your self-worth isn't measured by your paycheck
  • How to create a spending plan that actually feels empowering
  • Breaking free from money guilt and comparison
  • Making savings feel as satisfying as your designer handbag (and y'all know I love a good bag)

Episode Overview

  • (01:00) The Busyness Bank Account Trap
  • (10:00) Separating self-worth from financial status, financial therapy, and learning to view money as a tool 
  • (20:00) Challenging myths about saving 
  • (24:00)Creating vision boards and financial motivation
  • (25:00)The connection between mental health and financial wellness
  • (35:00) Money Mindfulness Challenge 

Powerful Quotes

"Being busy does not mean you're making bank." -Kishshana

"Working yourself to the bone does not guarantee wealth." -Kishshana

"Real wealth comes from working smarter, not harder." -Kishshana

"Money is a tool. I was using money like a hatchet when I really need to be using it as a precision scalpel." -Kishshana

"Comparison is a thief to my pocketbook." -Kishshana

"Remember, being busy doesn't equal financial success." -Kishshana

"Every dollar should have a purpose." -Kishshana

"Feeling financially fabulous doesn't mean breaking the bank." -Kishshana

"I had to separate my self-esteem from my financial status." -Kishshana

"You are worth more than your bank account. You are worth more than your paycheck." -Kishshana

"When your money ain't right, your mind's not right." -Kishshana

"Financial wellness isn't about having a fat bank account, it's about creating a healthy relationship with money that supports your happiness and overall well-being." -Kishshana

About our Sponsor: DonorPerfect 💙

This series is powered by DonorPerfect fundraising software, the trusted partner that empowers nonprofits to do more good with less stress. From donor management to online giving, reporting to planning, DonorPerfect has everything you need to streamline operations and grow your community of supporters.

Are you ready to define your leadership vision, refine your goals, and unlock your potential? (Um.. yes!) You can download their Nonprofit Leadership Workbook for Women for free today. It's your go to guide for navigating challenges and amplifying your voice.  (https://www.donorperfect.com/whitepapers/generic/womens-workbook/)

Ready to Stop the Busy Cycle? Let’s go deeper 👇

📖 Get Kishshana’s Book (https://kishshanapalmer.com/book)

💚 Work with ManageMint (https://managemint.co)

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Kishshana Palmer

Kishshana Palmer, CFRE is the author of Busy Is a Four-Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More By Doing Less, uni-mom, trainer, educator, author and professional speaker. She is the CEO of ManageMint, Inc., Founder of “The Rooted Collaborative” - a global learning community for women leaders of color in the social sector - and host of ManageMint Made Easy formerly Let’s Take This Offline: The Podcast for Everyday Leaders. When she is not starring in the Life of My Queenager (okay it’s not a real show, but it could be), she is dropping knowledge about leadership and life. Kishshana is the epitome of your classic 90's Queens homegirl and quintessential corner office executive. She is your daily dose of Claire Huxtable with a side of Blanche Devereaux.