Don't Go Broke Trying

If you've ever felt like rest is a luxury you can't afford or something you'll finally get to at 65 then this episode will completely change how you think about taking a break.
In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Reni sits down with Danica Nelson, content creator, personal finance educator, and founder of Liberty Leave, who breaks down exactly how to take a career break or sabbatical without derailing your finances or your future. Danica shares the hustle-filled journey that led her to burnout, how she saved for 18 months to fund a 5-month solo trip across Southeast Asia, and the hard lessons she learned when she came back. She also walks through her Freedom Formula, the 4P Framework she uses with clients, and the real financial and emotional preparation it takes to rest, intentionally.
Whether you're burnt out, curious about sabbaticals, or just tired of waiting for permission to slow down, this episode makes rest feel practical, possible, and worth planning for.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Why rest is a wealth strategy and how Danica earned $50,000 more after her first Liberty Leave

The Freedom Formula: make more, save more, and manage your money better to fund your break

How to negotiate a sabbatical with your employer (even if you've only been there a few years)

What short-term disability leave is, who qualifies, and why most employees don't even know it exists

The 4P Framework: Pause, Plan, Pursue, and Pivot and which stages people struggle with most

Signs you're burnt out vs. just tired, and how to know when it's time to stop pushing through

What to do if you come back from your break and your job no longer exists

Whether you're a high achiever running on fumes, a professional dreaming of slow travel, or someone who's never considered a career break as a real option, this episode gives you the tools and the permission to start planning your rest without going broke trying.
Connect With Danica: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danicasnelson/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danicasnelson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danicasnelson
Resources Mentioned:
Liberty Leave: Free Quiz: Are You Financially Prepared to Take a Career Break? https://www.libertyleave.com/quiz 
Course (The Liberty Launchpad): https://www.libertyleave.com/libertylaunchpad

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In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is fresh off her own wedding journey and brings a bride's perspective to the messiest money dilemmas of the wedding season. From a manipulative mother hijacking guest lists, to expecting your chef friend to cater for free, to drowning in the cost of six destination weddings in a single year, nothing is off the table.
Reni brings her perspective not just as a financial voice, but as someone who recently planned a multi-day wedding herself. She knows both sides, what it feels like to want your people there, and what it costs them to show up.
What you'll learn in this episode:
How to hold your boundaries when family tries to hijack your wedding plans

Why blurring the lines between friendship and business is a recipe for resentment

How to manage being invited to destination weddings without going broke

How to back out of a financial commitment you can no longer afford gracefully

Why the wedding is just one day, but your financial decisions last much longer

Why a wedding invitation is just that — an invitation, not a financial obligation

How to show up for the people you love without sacrificing your own financial goals

This episode is for anyone who has ever said yes when they meant no, stayed quiet when they should have spoken up, or watched their savings disappear in the name of someone else's joy.

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I didn’t even want a big wedding… and somehow, I ended up having a three-day one 😅
In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, I’m sharing the real story behind my wedding experience from a simple courthouse ceremony to a full destination celebration in Kigali.
But more importantly? I’m breaking down the financial reality of weddings.
Because no one tells you about:
The “wedding tax” (yes, prices magically increase when vendors hear “wedding”)

The hidden costs that creep up on you

The pressure from family and culture

And how easy it is to lose track of your budget

I’m walking you through what was worth it, what absolutely wasn’t, and the lessons I wish I knew before planning.
If you’re planning a wedding (or even thinking about it), this is your reminder that you can have a beautiful day without losing yourself or your money in the process.

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If you’ve ever wondered why earning more money doesn’t always translate into feeling financially secure, this episode will resonate with you.
In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with Prisca Benson, nurse, money coach, and founder of Our Green Life, to talk about the real journey behind building wealth. Prisca opens up about her personal story from struggling with overspending and debt to intentionally transforming her finances and growing her net worth by hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Together, they explore the habits, mindset shifts, and systems that helped Prisca take control of her money. This conversation goes beyond surface-level money tips and gets into the real behaviors that shape our financial lives.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why high earners can still feel broke or stuck financially

Practical systems for saving, investing, and building long-term financial stability

Why setting boundaries with money is an important part of financial growth

How lifestyle inflation quietly keeps people from building wealth

Whether you're just starting your financial journey or already earning well but wondering where your money is going, this episode will give you practical insights on how to make, keep, and grow your money with intention.

Connect With Prisca: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourgreenlifenj/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prisca-j-benson/
Resources Mentioned: 
Our Green Life Freedom Guide: https://ourgreenlifenj.kit.com/freedomguide?utm_source=dont-go-broke-trying&utm_medium=podcast
Newsletter sign-up page: https://ourgreenlifenj.kit.com/profile
1:1 Strategy Session: https://ourgreenlife.thrivecart.com/strategy-session/?utm_source=dont-go-broke-trying&utm_medium=podcast

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In this episode, Reni sits down with Jessica Moorhouse, an Accredited Financial Counsellor, host of the More Money Podcast, and author of Everything But Money. Together, they explore the emotional side of money: the childhood experiences, beliefs, and hidden stories that shape how we earn, spend, save, and avoid it.
Jessica also shares her own journey while writing her book, the memories she uncovered, the shame she had to confront, and the mindset shifts that changed her relationship with money. This episode is a gentle guide to understanding the feelings behind your financial habits and starting the work of rewriting your money story.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why “money issues” often have nothing to do with money

How childhood memories and early experiences shape your financial mindset

What financial shame looks like and where it usually starts

The difference between money habits and money belief

Why even high earners feel “behind,” guilty, or never “enough”

The role of trauma whether big or small in your money story

Steps to start uncovering your hidden stories and financial patterns

Connect With Jessica: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaimoorhouse/ 
LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaimoorhouse/ 
Website: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/ 

Resources Mentioned:
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jessicamoorhouse1
Listen to the More Money Podcast: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/podcast 
Budget spreadsheets and course: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/course
Everything but Money Book by Jessica Moorhouse: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/book 

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DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. This is NOT financial advice. Always do your own research and due diligence before investing.