In today's episode, Mimi talks about anti-capitalist self care, how to get back on track if you're totally broke after the holidays, and a special challenge just for Patreon supporters. Become a Patron: patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney Get Mimi's twice monthly Substack (FREE): https://substack.com/@meadowsweetmoney
What's coming to the Meadowsweet Money Podcast in 2025? We're moving to a weekly format! Catch new episodes every Tuesday. Want to join in the Mindful Spending Challenge? Become a Patreon Supporter at the $3 and above: patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney Episode 1 airs on January 14.
In the final episode of Season 2, Mimi shares tips on how to navigate the uncertainty of inconsistent income. And later in the episode, she talks about what net worth really means, when to use it, and why you need to know yours. Mentioned in this episode: Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney How to give the gift of Patreon Membership: https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/31344987943949-How-to-gift-memberships-to-other-fans Yule Be Ready live event (December 19) How to calculate your net worth (Nerd Wallet) Other links and resources: Anti-Black Friday Gift Guide: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/2024/11/24/the-anti-black-friday-gift-guide/ Follow Mimi on Substack (FREE): meadowsweetmoney.substack.com
How can we celebrate the holidays when our budgets are tight? Mimi shares tips to get through the winter holiday season without feeling like a Scrooge. And later in the episode, Mimi shares tangible tips to help yourself save money on groceries when you absolutely HATE cooking. Mentioned in this episode: Get Mimi's FREE twice monthly Substack: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ Join the Patreon for as little as $3 a month and get a ton of perks: patreon.com/meadowsweetmoney
A mini-episode on taking care of yourself and your community + why you need to hold onto whatever hope you can. Find resources and support here: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/
Mimi discusses the sneaky ways money shame creeps into our lives, and how we can address it directly. Plus, get a taste for how to infuse your values into your spending plans - even if it's not perfect. Mentioned in this episode: November 10 - Rewriting Your Money Mindsets Workshop ($29) Join Mimi's Patreon at the free level Get Mimi's FREE twice monthly Substack newsletters
Mimi shares some tips on dealing with unsolicited financial advice. And later in the episode, she shares a mindful money moment about the Ten of Pentacles and why money is not the only resource that matters. Mentioned in this episode: "Reimagine Your Holiday Season" Workshop - October 24 with Hannah's Enchantments (Tickets: $10 at https://www.hannahsenchantments.com/product-page/reimagine-your-holiday-season-workshop-1 IRA vs. Life Insurance for Retirement Savings: What's the Difference (Investopedia) 401(k) Loans: Reasons to Borrow, Plus Rules and Regulations (Investopedia) Rewriting Your Money Mindsets Workshop - November 10. Save your seat at: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/rewriting-your-money-mindsets/ Links and Resources: 💌 Free compassionate personal finance tips delivered to your inbox: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ 💝 Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney 💰 Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
What does it take to be a financial smarty-pants? Mimi busts some common assumptions about what it takes to be "good with money", and what she focuses on instead. Later in the episode, she gives some words of encouragement as we navigate through these challenging times. Mentioned in this episode: "Reimagine Your Holiday Season" Workshop (October 24 at 6:30 pm ET) How iOS in-app purchases work for new Patreon supporters Links and Resources: Get Mimi's twice monthly newsletter Support the podcast and get a ton of perks Work with Mimi 1-on-1 Helpful resources and links to get support Follow Mimi on Instagram
Mimi shares tips for saving money on one of our biggest monthly expenses: cars. She also dives into the various types of car insurance, and gives practical advice for deciding what you need and how to keep those costs as low as you can. Mentioned in this episode: Compare fuel costs at FuelEconomy.gov Compare total cost of ownership for vehicles on Edmunds.com Learn basic car maintenance for free from Mechanic Shop Femme "Rewriting Your Money Mindsets" Workshop (November 10, 2024) Get Mimi's twice monthly newsletters on Substack Join the Instagram Live with Hannah on September 24 at 6:00pm EST. Links and Resources: 💌 Free compassionate personal finance tips delivered to your inbox: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ 💝 Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney 💰 Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
Mimi chats with artist, writer, and de-influencer, Rosie Albrecht (@CircesPorkRoast on TikTok) to talk about finding meaning beyond the material. They share tips for de-influencing yourself, why influencer culture is so pervasive, and how to make choices that benefit ourselves, our communities, and the planet. Mentioned in this episode: Follow Rosie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@circesporkroast Get Rosie’s Deinfluencing Worksheet: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1749291638/deinfluencing-worksheet-printable-pdfs Links and Resources: 💌 Free compassionate personal finance tips delivered to your inbox: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com 💝 Support the podcast by becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney 💰 Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
Mimi shares ways to dive into your real numbers (income, expenses, debt, and savings/investments) in order to make sense of what actions to take. Later, she answers a Patron question about rolling over an old 401k, and why making changes to your spending habits can bring some unexpected surprises. Mentioned in this episode: What happens to your 401(k) when you quit a job? (Investopedia) Vote411.org (League of Women Voters) Fiscally Creative (August 22) Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi’s twice monthly e-mail newsletter: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ 💰 Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️ Podcast episode transcripts and upcoming episodes: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/podcast/ 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
What does it take to be financially brave? Mimi shares ideas to move out of fight or flight and into aligned action. And later in the episode, get the step-by-step details on how to set up a credit freeze to protect yourself from identity theft. Mentioned in this episode: Workshop: Fiscally Creative (Patreon-Only, August 22) Follow Mimi on Substack Become a Patreon Supporter for only $3 a month Schedule a free consultation with Mimi How to set up a credit freeze
How can we set financial boundaries when talking about money already freaks us out? Mimi shares ideas to identify and set your boundaries about money. Later in the episode, she answers a Patron question about launching a business without going into debt, and meditates on why starting on a goal is the hardest step. Mentioned in this episode: What is financial abuse? (by FinAbility) SCORE Business Resources and Mentoring U.S. Small Business Administration Women's Business Centers Investing for Financial Scaredy Cats (available for Patrons at the $5 level and above) Links and Resources: 💌Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsletter: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ 💰Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️Podcast episode transcripts and upcoming episodes: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/podcast/ 🔗Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
Mimi chats with career strategist, Grisel Scarantino, about navigating career transitions and evolutions from a heart-centered place. They also discuss how to get through periods of career confusion and break through the overwhelm. Plus, Mimi and Grisel share ideas on how to get started when launching a business feels right for you. Mentioned in this episode: Connect with Grisel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/griselscarantino/ Find Grisel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercoachgriz/ Check out Grisel’s website: https://www.griselscarantino.com/ 💌Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsletter: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ 💰Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️Podcast episode transcripts and upcoming episodes: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/podcast/ 🔗Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
Mimi talks about how we can plan ahead for the unexpectedly joyful expenses. And later, she shares the role fear plays in our decisions around money. Mentioned in this episode: Get the twice monthly email newsletter on Substack: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ Work with Mimi this summer: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ Links and Resources: 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi's Instagram: @meadowsweetmoney
Mimi chats with radical professional astrologer, Kaycee Felton-Lui, about the connection of astrology to personal finance, and how we can use astrology to better understand and appreciate ourselves. They also discuss how Pluto in Aquarius will offer opportunities to transform our futures, and how we can be part of that process. Mentioned in this episode: FREE Intro Workshop, "Climbing the Money Mountain" (June 13) Kaycee Felton-Lui (website): https://www.kayceefeltonlui.com/ Kaycee's podcast, "Petty Astrology" (available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts) "Find Community Using Your Astrology" Book Links & Resources: 💌 Get Mimi's twice monthly email newsletter. 💝 Support this podcast by becoming a Patron. 🤑 Get one-on-one money mentoring from Mimi. 💻 Find helpful resources and mutual aid.
Mimi discusses the nuances of teaching financial literacy, and why we need to advocate for more than just adding an elective to the curriculum. She also talks about why you should break up with your toxic bank, and what steps to take to make a change. Mentioned in this episode: 2023 National Report Card on High School Financial Literacy Intergroup Monopoly Lesson Plan FREE Intro Workshop, "Climbing the Money Mountain" (June 13) Join Mimi's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeadowsweetMoney Mighty Deposits (Compare banks and credit unions) Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi’s twice monthly e-mail newsletter: https://meadowsweetmoney.substack.com/ 💰 Get one-on-one money mentoring: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️ Get more podcast episodes and links to available players: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/podcast/ 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Follow Mimi on Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
Mimi shares tips for talking about money with your romantic partner(s) so you can work together and stop fighting. Later in the episode, she shares why talking about money is a gift to everyone you know. Mentioned in this episode: FREE Intro Workshop (June 13): https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/money-mountain-intro-workshop/ Struggle Meals Workshop: https://shorturl.at/buzDR Links and Resources: 💌Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h3fB-f 💰 Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️ Podcast episode transcripts and upcoming episodes: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/podcast/ 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
Mimi sits down with Sam (WTF Is A Budget) to discuss the impacts of ADHD, BPD, and other neurodivergence on money management and why the old school methods rarely work. Sam shares tips on balancing our budget and our well-being, and how trauma influences our financial choices. Later, Mimi and Sam discuss ways to seek out professionals that honor our unique needs, and why insurance is not an investment. Mentioned in this episode: Join Mimi's Patreon and get the Struggle Meals workshop Follow Sam on TikTok Follow Sam on Instagram wtfisabudget.com Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h3fB-f 💰 Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/ ✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney
Mimi shares the in's and out's of deciding to pursue debt freedom and tips for staying motivated. Later in the episode, she shares a mindful money moment about financial self care. Mentioned in this episode: Spending Triggers Seminar (April 24) How to visually track your money goals. Become a Patreon Supporter! Links and Resources: 💌 Get Mimi’s monthly e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/h3fB-f 💰Work with Mimi: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️Podcast episode transcripts and upcoming episodes: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/podcast/ 🔗 Links to resources, mutual aid, and community initiatives: https://www.meadowsweetmoney.com/resources/✨ Mimi’s Instagram: @ meadowsweetmoney