In this special episode, I am excited to share a recap of my presentation at the BYU Women’s Conference in May 2024. It was an incredible experience, and I am thrilled to bring these valuable financial principles to you.

During my talk at the conference, I highlighted the importance of setting your financial house in order, drawing inspiration from both scripture and modern-day prophets. I emphasized that understanding and learning financial principles is crucial for making better financial decisions. Sharing personal anecdotes from my own experiences growing up in Brazil and the financial mistakes I made early on, I stressed the need for financial literacy and responsible money management.

I outlined four key principles that can change your financial course:

Principle 1: Understand and Learn Financial Principles: Observe, learn, and teach money management within your family.

Principle 2: Teach Our Families: Engage your kids in financial discussions, teach them to earn, save, give, and spend wisely

Principle 3: Achieve Debt Freedom: Pay Off Debt Quickly and Avoid New Debt

Principle 4: Experience Temporal and Spiritual Blessings

By embracing these principles, you can reduce anxiety, increase spiritual receptivity, and gain the freedom to choose how to use your resources. I concluded with encouraging words, reminding everyone that small, consistent efforts can lead to significant financial blessings, allowing us to serve others and build a secure financial future.

For more details, email me at madeleine@strasburgcoaching.com for the PowerPoint presentation, and find the transcript below.

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In this episode, we learn from Laura Roeder, the founder of Paperbell ( and many other companies over the years), as she shares her entrepreneurial journey and the wisdom she’s gathered from over 20 years of building, growing, and successfully selling various businesses. Laura recounts her early lessons in financial stewardship from her parents, who taught her frugality and responsibility. These principles laid a strong foundation for her future endeavors. Inspired by her family’s business environment, Laura pursued financial independence, creating and selling several businesses, including the successful social media tool Meet Edgar. Her latest venture, Paperbell ( an All-in-One Solution Tool for Coaches), showcases her innovative spirit and ability to meet market demands.

Laura emphasizes the importance of financial education and how books like "Your Money or Your Life" influenced her. Maintaining a solid financial foundation and staying debt-free allowed her to start and grow her businesses confidently. Her story highlights the value of early financial education, the pursuit of financial independence, and building businesses positioned for successful exits.

Laura Roeder's inspiring journey and valuable entrepreneurial insights will help you stay motivated as you start developing your own financial wisdom and success.

Do you want to know more about the all-in-one coaching tool Paperbell? Check out the Paperbell site or @bypaperbell on Instagram.

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In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of balance in various aspects of our lives as a foundation for establishing our vision and achieving financial well-being.

Drawing from my study with Professor Pedro Calabrês' current course - "Intelligence for Results Formation," we explore the seven recommended balances we should aim for to increase our success in making progress in life, including becoming good with money and achieving financial freedom and prosperity.

Here are the 7 areas that he (and science) recommend we need to take care of first so that we can perform at our best:

1. Circadian Rhythm
2. Movement (and Exercise)
3. Nutritional
4. Emotional
5. Interpersonal
6. Intellectual
7. Spiritual

What caught my attention the most was the circadian rhythm, of which I had no knowledge before his classes. He emphasizes the impact of maintaining a consistent daily routine aligned with the sun's cycle — meal times, waking up and sleeping at approximately the same time, exercising and moving, and getting some sunlight.

We also highlight the value of surrounding ourselves with supportive relationships and engaging in activities that challenge and stimulate personal growth, which will directly affect the health of our minds.

We encourage you to reflect on your habits and attitudes, identifying areas for improvement to enhance your overall well-being so that you can progressively become the person you want to be. The best part is that, by prioritizing these seven balances, we will cultivate a more harmonious and purposeful life, not only in our financial life but also in our overall happiness.

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In this episode, we have a special guest, Heather Frazier, an author, podcaster, and coach specializing in working with mothers and families with teenagers. Heather shares her personal finance journey and how she integrates valuable life lessons into teaching her kids about money.

Heather Frazier's financial journey reflects a transition from hardship to stability, paralleling her husband's career growth. While initially navigating very tight budgets, they eventually achieved a more comfortable lifestyle while maintaining financial responsibility. Central to Heather's approach is a profound trust in God, with principles of generosity and stewardship guiding her financial decisions. Tithing and charitable giving have always been a priority for her family.

In raising her children, Heather teaches her kids about budgeting, saving, and making good financial choices based on their individual personalities. Heather shares her journey of learning to prioritize long-term goals over immediate gratification.

Heather encourages us to find a balance between financial stability and personal fulfillment. Her insights remind us that contentment, regardless of income level, is key to achieving lasting financial well-being.

Heather Frazier is an experienced coach who recently published the book How I Fixed My Teen. ( paid link)
In it, she draws from her own struggles and triumphs in raising her four children. Her insights into navigating the challenges of parenting teenagers with empathy and understanding have resonated with many families.

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No matter how much we talk about goals, if you use an achievement-only approach, your results will most likely not last. Scientific studies prove that the most successful approach for lasting results is having a compelling reason and focusing on who you want to become, your identity. Researchers like Dr. Edwin Locke, Dr. Barry Goldman, Dr. Gary Latham, and even author James Clear have concluded that personal identity goals strategies support successful behavior change and goal achievement (Goldman, Masterson, Locke, et al., 2002).

In this week's episode, we discussed a simple 3-way approach designed to help you better set your goals for becoming good with money and achieving financial prosperity. This approach starts with who you want to become and your vision for the future; then, we look at who you are right now and then what strategies we need to use to bridge the gap.

These three simple yet powerful steps that can transform your vision into reality:

There: Visualize your future financial goals. Who is the person who has the results you want to achieve?

Now: Take a moment to reflect on yourself today. What are your habits? How do you use your time? What are your emotional and behavioral patterns?

The Bridge: Now, identify what you need to change to become who you want to be: the person who has the financial results you desire.

We invite you to take some time to complete this exercise. It could be the crucial first step toward achieving financial freedom and realizing your dreams. We're rooting for you!

Special Workshop Invitation:
We're thrilled to invite you to my upcoming webinar, "The Real Reason Why You Are Broke and How to Change That." This workshop is designed to help you uncover why you feel stuck in your financial life and give you strategies to start creating a new relationship with money. Sign up NOW at strasburgcoaching.com/broke

• Workshop Title: "The Real Reason Why You Are Broke and How to Change That"
• Date & Time: Wednesday, March 27, at 11 AM MST
• Registration: Secure your spot in this life-changing workshop by signing up at strasburgcoaching.com/broke.

The Future YOU, who is great with money, is in your hands! See you at the workshop.

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In this week's episode of "The Money is Not Your Problem Podcast," we delve into the journey of Maren Rasmussen, a certified life coach from St. George, Utah. Maren opens up about her upbringing, which, despite outward appearances of affluence, was shadowed by underlying beliefs inherited from generations past.

Growing up, Maren witnessed her parents' struggles with scarcity, stemming from their own impoverished backgrounds. Despite their efforts to provide a comfortable life for their family, the fear of not having enough lingered, subtly influencing every financial decision.

One poignant memory Maren recalls is her mother's reaction to finding holes in her socks—an embarrassment rooted in the fear of appearing less than well-off. These moments left Maren feeling conflicted as she grappled with the disparity between outward appearances and internal anxieties about money.

As Maren matured, so did her understanding of the complexities surrounding wealth and abundance. Through her life coach work, she explored the connection between energy, mindset, and financial well-being. She realized that true abundance goes beyond material wealth—it's about shifting beliefs and embracing a mindset of abundance.

Maren's journey towards financial empowerment was not without its challenges. She recounts moments of confusion and self-doubt, influenced by societal norms and religious teachings that equated money with evil. However, through introspection and personal growth, she began to dismantle these limiting beliefs, embracing the idea that money is simply a tool—a means to amplify one's inherent values and character traits.

As a mother and stepmother, Maren is committed to instilling healthy money habits in the next generation. She emphasizes the importance of teaching children about financial literacy and modeling positive behaviors around saving, investing, and giving back.

Maren leaves us with a powerful message: the journey to financial freedom begins with a shift in mindset. By unraveling generational money beliefs and embracing abundance, we can rewrite our financial narratives and create a future of prosperity for ourselves and those who come after us.

Join us next week for another episode. Remember, with the right mindset, the money is not your problem—it's your pathway to abundance.

Connect with Maren Rasmussen
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email livingawakewithmaren@gmail.com

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Have you ever set New Year's resolutions multiple times and failed to achieve them? If so, why should you set them again this year? In this episode, we delve into Jon Acuff's approach of examining the best moments from the past to shape and establish goals.

Drawing from his book, 'All It Takes is a Goal,' we present three steps for you to explore and determine if they work for you:

1. Compile a list of your best moments, whether from the previous year or across your lifetime.
2. Categorize these moments into four distinct groups: experiences, achievements, relationships, and possessions.
3. Utilize these categorized moments as inspiration for setting meaningful and attainable goals in various aspects of your life, including finances, experiences, relationships, or material belongings.

By following these steps, you can align your goals with the moments that hold genuine significance, boosting your motivation to set and ultimately achieve them. If you're hungry for more successful steps and insights into goal setting and achievement, we highly recommend diving into Jon Acuff's book, 'All It Takes is a Goal.

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In this episode, we dive into the complexities of the scarcity mindset during the Christmas season, a period often marked by both joy and financial stress. We begin by defining scarcity and how it influences our state of mind and decision-making, especially during the holidays.

We go through some examples of how scarcity specifically manifests during the Holidays, illustrating the impact of this mindset on our Christmas experiences and expectations. Next, we explore the emotional and psychological effects of comparison during Christmas and the feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt that arise when we compare ourselves to others.

But there is hope :) We offer practical steps to combat the scarcity mindset: practicing gratitude, setting realistic expectations for the festive season, and planning with effective budgeting strategies. These practical steps can help alleviate the financial and emotional pressures of the festive season.

This episode is not just a discussion, but a journey towards understanding and managing the challenges of scarcity during one of the most important times of the year.

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