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Alyssa Davies, content creator and published author, joins the podcast to talk about how she was able to approach her finances from a new perspective and remove the guilt and shame from spending money.
We discuss financial trauma, how mental health is tied to personal finance, and why internalized capitalism is something to fight against, not praise.
In this episode, we chat about:
Different forms of trauma in money
What Coast FIRE is + steps you can take to reach it
The intersection of money and mental health + adopting healthy coping mechanisms
Having the tough money conversation with aging parents
Why a fully funded retirement is the best gift you can give your kids + more
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GUEST BIO:
Alyssa Davies is a content creator and a published author living in Calgary, Alberta. She is the founder of the two-time award-winning Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year, Mixed Up Money that has over 130k+ followers across social media.
Through her work, she has been featured in many notable publications, including The Globe and Mail, FLARE, Global News, and more. In 2021, she was host of The Dream Team featured on CBC Gem. Alyssa has been a freelance writer for six years and enjoys writing about personal finance, homeownership, and more.
When she’s not writing, you can find her enjoying some downtime with her daughter, playing soccer or daydreaming about home decor.
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A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most.
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Podcast production: Weir Digital Marketing
Research: Sami Womack + Vee Weir
Editing: Joseph Bogumill
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Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When she’s not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, she’s creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life.
She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family’s finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born.
Today, Sami owns this business helping women get through dark times and experience the life-altering magic of intentional living.
She offers a jump start into budgeting a FREE 5-Day Challenge + a personalized experience with 1:1 Budget Coaching.
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