This is the third episode of a three part series where we are talking all about money -- how to fix our beliefs about money, how to fix our spending habits, how to be in control of our finances.

In this episode we are talking with Financial Coach Melissa Mittelsteadt. We are talking about why women have such a hard time talking about money, how our financial beliefs are shaped by our environment, and what actions we can take to get financially where we want to be both mentally and physically.

00:00 Introduction
01:20 How money beliefs can effect us negatively
02:50 Why did Melissa choose to become a financial coach?
06:30 Why 61% of women would rather talk about their own death than money
10:30 Why women should be willing to start the money conversation
12:15 How do you initially create a healthy relationship with money? 
14:03 What is value-based spending and why you should care
17:35 Do you actually need to stop spending so much money on eating out? 
19:50 Two different methods for getting real about your spending and how to get out of debt
27:58 Top tips for how to manage your money mindset
33:20 How your surroundings (even the place you live) can hugely impact your money mindset
38:00 Does your income equal the lifestyle you want to be living and can you change it? 

Book Recommendations: Happy Money

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https://www.melissamitt.com/moneycoaching
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mittelstaedt/
https://www.instagram.com/_melissamitt/

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