The Fiscal Feminist

Our thoughts are energy, and the way we think about our lives really matters! In this episode, Stephanie Hessler returns to the podcast to talk about all things energy, vibrations, and manifestation. She explains why these concepts are so important for finding purpose, achieving your goals, and even building wealth, and she shares practical steps you can take to start tapping into your intuition and making your own luck. Stephanie and Kimberlee also talk about the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking about harnessing our energy to manifest our dream life (0:45)
• What do we mean when we say that everything is energy? (2:22)
• How to balance intuition with rationality (5:57)
• Our thoughts are energy, even if we don’t always see it that way (9:30)
• What is the law of vibration, and how do you change your energetic frequency? (13:39)
• Try these things if you need to break out of negative thinking (20:08)
• How do you find faith and joy in your daily life? (28:04)
• Can we actually make our own luck? (32:44)
• Here’s how wealth relates to energy (36:54)
• How to chip away at the limiting beliefs that are holding you back (44:48)
• Where can we find the time to prioritize mindfulness? (48:26)
• Where to learn more from Stephanie (56:07)

Resources:

• Find every episode of The Fiscal Feminist podcast
• Watch The Fiscal Feminist episodes on YouTube
• Sign up to join Kimberlee on the podcast
• “The Fiscal Feminist” book
• Watch the “Your High Performing Self Image” Masterclass
• Join the Success Mindset Facebook Group
• Follow Stephanie on LinkedIn and YouTube
• Stephanie Hessler’s Website

Financial wellbeing affects every part of our life as leaders. As our guest today, Kimberlee Davis says, ignorance is not bliss. In our conversation, we talk through practical steps that will help give you the financial stability and independence to weather the ups and downs of life without living in constant fear.

We also talk about:

-The first steps that you should take to improve your financial wellbeing

-The importance of honing your negotiation skills

-How to deal with the “motherhood penalty’ that still exists in our workforce

The past few months have been a real roller coaster ride in the stock market. Many people are fearful of the volatility in the stock market and are irrationally driven by fear to cash out of their strategy and become less inclined to invest in the future. In a March 2020 survey, over one third of adults reported that they were less likely to invest in the stock market based on what they knew about the coronavirus. Only 12 percent of respondents said they were more likely to invest. Hmmmm.... I think these statistics demonstrate panicked and NOT prudent decision making.

Check out this week's Fiscal Feminist blogpost for more on this important topic.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• TheBahnsenGroup.com
• TheFiscalFeminist.com

Sources: Get Smarter About Money: https://www.getsmarteraboutmoney.ca/resources/covid-19-and-your-money/market-volatility-and-investor-behaviour/ Hartford Funds (charts): https://www.hartfordfunds.com/investor-insight/client-seminars/beyond-investment-illusions/reactions-to-volatility.html RBC: https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/learn-plan/investment-basics/understanding-the-relationship-between-volatility-and-returns/detail Capital Group: https://www.capitalgroup.com/advisor/ca/en/insights/content/articles/volatility-the-long-term-investors-unlikely-ally.html Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/v/volatility.asp Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiehopkins/2019/10/30/4-ways-to-manage-sequence-of-returns-risk/#a2de07927eb9 Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sequence-risk.asp Blackrock: https://www.blackrock.com/pt/literature/investor-education/sequence-of-returns-one-pager-va-us.pdf Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/investing/importance-diversification/ Schwab: https://www.schwabmoneywise.com/public/moneywise/essentials/the_advantages_of_diversification US News: https://money.usnews.com/investing/investing-101/articles/why-diversification-is-important-in-inves...

Women have been largely overlooked in money conversations and you know the stats, we earn less, live longer, and so much more. We definitely get the short end of the equality stick a lot. So it’s even more important, no, make that critical, that we as women learn how to have fiscal freedom.

I'll share the must-know money lessons that every woman needs to know and holds your hand through some serious topics like divorce, prenups and postnups, and all those money topics that you’d rather hide from. My message is that you need to become the CEO of your life. Join us for this inspiring episode that feels like a fun information overload, in the best way possible, and a wild ride with Shannah Compton Game. Let’s get talkin’.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• TheBahnsenGroup.com
• TheFiscalFeminist.com

I recorded this special podcast with Mark, my husband of one month!

As the Fiscal Feminist, I frequently speak to how our personal relationships and finance are intertwined and how best to circumnavigate this occasionally tricky area. Open and honest discussions about money and finances are a must in our personal relationships to prevent them from being harmed by financial stress and confusion.

In this podcast, Mark and I discuss his thoughts on The Fiscal Feminist platform, negotiating our cohabitation agreement/prenuptial agreement, and how we have handled the “money” discussion. Listen in to hear what my other half really thinks about it all!

Links mentioned in this episode:

• TheBahnsenGroup.com
• TheFiscalFeminist.com