Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans

• The Art of Delegation: Why Letting Go is the Key to Growth, Freedom, and More Time with Ral West | 468

  Check Out Ral's Mastermind Program! We’re chatting with our friend Ral West, a powerhouse entrepreneur who’s all about building a business that serves your life, not the other way around. Ral’s got 40+ years of experience, has built and sold a wildly successful company, and now teaches business owners how to get their time, health, and freedom back.Let’s just say… she’s walking the walk — 52 podcast interviews, a course, a mastermind, and a month-long vacation on the books. 👏🏽In This Episode, We Cover:The real cost of letting your business run your lifeHow to systematize, automate, and delegate (without micromanaging!)The art of effective delegation — and why most people are doing it wrongWhy your business should support your dream life, not suck it dryThe 6 foundational principles RA teaches to help business owners scale and enjoy lifeThe connection between financial clarity, boundaries, and building a sustainable business“If it doesn’t fit into my dream life vision — I don’t do it.” – Ral West 🙌🏾We also had a total alignment moment around budgeting! Because y’all know we’re big fans of automation, delegation, and systems — whether you’re managing your business or your money. 💸So if you’re out here trying to do it all yourself (in your business, at home, or with your money), this is your sign to pause, reset, and start building systems that actually support your life.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• The Paycheck Plan That Helps Women Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck with Coach Michelle | 476

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Learn About Office Hours!Budget besties, we’ve got a very special guest on the pod today… our very own teammate and financial coaching pro, Michelle! 🎉This episode marks a first—Michelle’s first time on the mic with us, and we’re diving into what’s really happening behind the scenes during our free weekly Office Hours. We’re calling this new series “Lessons from the Sessions,” and trust us, Michelle is bringing the wisdom, encouragement, and big sister energy you didn’t know you needed.We talk about:How Michelle went from podcast listener to being a core part of our team ❤️What led her to financial coaching (hello, emergency fund = credit card era 👋)Why getting a paycheck ahead is the #1 topic in Office Hours—and how you can get there tooThe truth about savings buckets (yes, we love them, but no, you don’t start there!)Why being detail-obsessed with your spending might actually be slowing you downAnd how just showing up—even if you’re not ready to talk—can move you forwardMichelle also gives us a peek into the kinds of questions people bring each week, and why Office Hours have become a lifeline for so many women trying to make their money feel steady and stress-free.📅 Office Hours happen every Wednesday at 12pm CT and are 100% free to everyone in our community—no system or coaching purchase required. If you’ve got questions, feel stuck, or just want to listen in and learn, Michelle’s your girl.We’re SO excited to bring her back on the pod monthly to share more real-life insights from these powerful sessions. Get ready to feel encouraged, empowered, and way less alone in your money journey.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• The Budget Besties Method: Step 3 Set Up Your Bills Account—When your bills have their own account, they always get paid | 466

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Check out our Stress Free Bills Mini Class!Ever find yourself nervously swiping your debit card, praying your bills are already covered? You're not alone—and it's not your fault. In this episode, we’re diving into Step 3 of the Budget Besties Method: setting up a dedicated Bills account. 🙌🏽When your bills have their own space to breathe (aka their own bank account), you're no longer guessing, stressing, or backtracking. We’re talking clarity, control, and total peace of mind, besties.Shana and Vanessa share real-life stories from clients whose lives were changed just by making this one move—including being able to travel without worrying if the lights would be on when they got back. Yes, it’s that real.We’re showing you:Why running everything through one account is sabotaging your budgetWhat counts as a “bill” (spoiler: it’s not groceries)How separating your bills removes the guessworkWhy this is the first step toward getting a paycheck ahead✨ Get ready to take a breath, let your budget work for you, and stop letting your money keep you up at night. This one’s a game changer.Mentioned in this episode:Want to go deeper? Head to budgetbesties.com/bills to grab the video series and learn how to build your buffer, automate your bills (yes—even if you're scared), and stop living paycheck to paycheck for good.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• Make Your October 2025 Budget with Us: A Step-by-Step Monthly Plan For Your Money | 465

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Watch this episode here!Budget besties... it’s time. 🎃We’re sipping pumpkin spice, skeletons are popping up in the neighborhood, and Hobby Lobby has Christmas aisles in full swing—which can only mean one thing: it's time to plan your October budget!In this episode, Shana and Vanessa walk you through the exact steps they use with their coaching clients to get ready for the new month, including:✨ How to separate your spending accounts so you can swipe with confidence✨ What “month-specific” spending really means (hello Halloween candy, costumes, dad’s birthday, and skate camp 👀)✨ The power of savings buckets—yes, even for Homecoming dresses and horse expenses✨ Why automating your transfers is the key to budget peace (and no more tracking every dollar)✨ What it looks like to have money left over after budgeting—yes, it’s possible!Whether you're just getting started or you're deep in your debt payoff journey, we’ve got the real-life examples and step-by-step process to help you stop guessing and start planning with clarity.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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• Real Financial Coaching Lessons: Stewarding Scholarships, Simplifying Business Tools & Sticking to Your Budget | 464

  Snag Our Simplified Budget System!Today’s episode is packed with real life, real clients, and real money lessons from our coaching sessions — and trust us, if they’re going through it, you probably are too. From college kids nearly losing scholarships to business owners buried in tools they don’t need, we’re breaking it all down.This is the episode where you get to learn through someone else’s mistakes (hallelujah), feel less alone, and walk away with quick wins you can apply to your own budget — right now.✨ Today’s Lessons From the Coaching Couch💸 1. Be a Good Steward of Your MoneyOne of our sweet clients had to have a Come to Jesus moment with her son after he almost lost his scholarship. Her message?“If someone gives you money — you have a responsibility to use it well.”Whether it’s a scholarship, a paycheck, or a random blessing — the same is true for all of us. Your job, your income, your opportunities are a gift. And budgeting is how you honor it. Period.➡️ When you know what’s coming in and where it’s going, you can be intentional and wise — and avoid losing what you worked so hard to get.Connect With Us: 1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook 2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate 3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget 4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching 5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall "I love Shana & Vanessa and this podcast is amazing!" 👈🏻 If that sounds like you… ✨ Please take a second to rate & review the show! It helps us reach more people—just like you—who are ready to change their financial future. 🔔 Don’t forget to follow so you never miss an episode! 💌 And if you're feeling extra generous, share this podcast with a friend who needs it. We’d be so honored. 🙌Click here to view our privacy policy. This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase!

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