Think you need to hit some magic number in your bank account before you're allowed to live your best life? Think again. Living rich has less to do with your net worth and everything to do with whether your spending actually lines up with what you value.

This week, I'm joined by Emily Batdorf and Cassidy Horton, aka The Finance Girlies, to talk about what it really looks like to design a rich life on any income. We explore how to define your values before you build a budget around them and how to reverse-engineer an intentional spending plan from your business revenue (no matter how unpredictable)—so you can spend more on what matters most.

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• Why every woman needs to be on top of her finances (and a non-intimidating way to get started even if you’re a total beginner!)
• How to reverse-engineer an intentional spending plan based on your income
• Real-life examples of how your spending might change in different seasons of life
• How to manage your money as an entrepreneur with fluctuating income and prepare in advance for slower seasons
• The difference between your "enough number" and your "ideal" budget

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Objections aren't a “no.” They’re a “yes, but…”

Fun fact: Objections ONLY ever come from people who are interested in working with you. This week, we’re unpacking the fear hiding underneath common objections like "I can't afford it" and "I don't have time." I’ll walk you through my signature 3-step framework for addressing objections in a way that feels honest and empowering.

If you've been avoiding asking follow-up questions because you're scared of coming across as pushy, or you're not sure what to say when a prospect hesitates, this episode will give you a simple, repeatable process to work through any objection with confidence.

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• Why an objection isn't a no, it's a “yes, but…”
• Why 90% of objections are fear-based limiting beliefs in disguise and how to spot what's really going on beneath the surface
• The AVR method: a simple 3-step framework for handling objections with integrity
• Simple phrases to use when someone raises an objection, so you build trust instead of triggering defensiveness
• How to ask Reframing Questions that help prospects reach their own clarity through empowerment, not pressure

Download my free objections workbook using the link below.

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Feeling guilty every time you open a chatbot? You're not alone—and there's a better way to make peace with your AI use than white-knuckling your way through the guilt every single time.

In this episode, I'm joined by Amelia Hruby, who left social media years ago and has now spent a year completely off generative AI. We're getting into the parallels between social media and AI, why she wrote a formal AI policy for her business, and how you can create your own.

If you've been feeling torn about how to use AI in your business (or whether to use it at all), this conversation gives you a clear, values-driven framework instead of more noise.

Amelia Hruby is a feminist writer, teacher, and podcaster with a PhD in philosophy. She's the founder of Softer Sounds podcast studio and the host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media. Her new book, Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media, is out now.

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• How to craft an ethical AI policy for yourself, your clients, and your collaborators
• Key (easy-to-miss) things to consider before adding AI to any part of your business
• Why Amelia chose to practice a year of "GPT sobriety"
• The difference between assistive, generative, and agentic AI and why it matters
• How to protect client confidentiality and intellectual property when using AI
• A simple script to get consent before using AI on a call, in a review, or with client materials

Share your thoughts on this episode! Send me a note at megan@megansmyth.com

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