06 Simple Money Tips That Actually Lower Stress with Tabitha Bissett

Holiday stress isn’t just your calendar. It’s your credit card bill waiting in January. In this episode of Cupcakes & Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli sits down with Tabitha Bissett, owner of Bissett Accounting and Bookkeeping, to make money feel less scary during the busiest season of the year. Together they talk about why so many women overspend without meaning to, how a simple budget can protect your peace, and how involving your kids can turn holiday spending into something meaningful instead of stressful. This episode is a warm, practical reset for anyone who wants holiday joy without financial regret.

What listeners will learn:

• Why holiday spending often spirals when there is no clear plan in place.
• How a realistic holiday budget starts with your actual bank balance and upcoming bills.
• A simple way to set one total spending number before buying a single gift.
• How to list the people you want to buy for and allocate dollars on purpose.
• Why small overspending adds up fast when it shifts spending away from someone else on your list.
• How credit cards quietly turn a gift purchase into a bigger cost when there is no payoff plan.
• Why tracking purchases prevents duplicate spending and uneven gifting.
• How using your phone notes can help you track gifts and spending in real time.
• Why baking or low cost gifts can help you stretch a budget without losing thoughtfulness.
• How involving kids reduces pressure on you while also creating meaningful memories.
• A simple way to teach kids budgeting by giving them a set amount and letting them choose gifts.
• Why “perfect Christmas” is often a pressure story, not what kids truly remember.
• How financial literacy starts with small conversations and grows into confident money habits.
• What to consider when investing in coaching, especially when you want long-term stability and support.
• Why holiday harmony often comes from connection and simplicity, not bigger spending.

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The holidays can be one of the most emotionally charged, expectation-filled, and exhausting times of the year, especially for high-achieving women who are already juggling work, family, and their own big goals. In this episode of Cupcakes & Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli takes everything from the Freedom Map and applies it to the holiday season so you can move from rushed, scattered, and stretched thin to calm, grounded, and more present.

What listeners will learn:

• Why awareness is the first step to changing how the holidays feel, starting with three honest words that describe your usual season.​
• How to define your personal version of “holiday harmony” based on your values, season of life, and what matters most right now.​
• How to turn your intentions into a simple, personalized Holiday Harmony Plan that blends work, family, and your own needs.​
• Ways to decide your biggest goal for the season and what you will intentionally make time for, instead of trying to do everything.​
• How to protect your peace by saying no to hosting, extra volunteer roles, and one-more-thing commitments that don’t align.​
• Why “a no creates space for your yes” and how to prepare your nos ahead of time so you feel confident when requests come in.​
• Practical ideas to align your business or career with your life, including what to postpone, delegate, or move into January.​
• How small scheduling shifts can keep your business moving without burnout.​
• Simple harmony rituals that anchor your days.​
• How to measure whether your holidays were truly harmonious using feelings like presence, connection, and reduced resentment instead of just numbers.​
• The power of micro-celebrations when you honor a boundary, slow down, or choose rest.​

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You’ve named your values, created your vision, and aligned your life with what matters most; now it’s time to turn intention into momentum. In this episode of Cupcakes and Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli takes you through the final part of the Freedom Map series. Lisa shares how to take action, protect your energy, and stay consistent even when life gets messy.

Get ready to ditch all-or-nothing, build sustainable habits, and learn how to recalibrate when life derails you.

What listeners will learn:

• How to translate your top priorities into a clear and inspiring vision for your life.
• Why your values should guide every decision and how they shape your daily choices.
• The difference between clarity and action and why both are needed for real change.
• How to design a life that feels aligned instead of overwhelmed.
• Simple ways to identify what freedom, connection, and balance actually look like for you.
• Why starting small creates more lasting progress than trying to overhaul everything at once.
• How to take “small bets” that help you test new habits and build confidence.
• What to do when you feel stuck between knowing what you want and not knowing where to start.
• How to simplify your path by focusing on your next right step instead of the perfect plan.
• The connection between simplicity, momentum, and confidence in creating long-term change.
• Why celebrating small wins keeps you grounded and motivated through every season.

Click here to get your Freedom Map.

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Feeling clear on what matters most but stuck on how to actually live it out? In this episode of Cupcakes and Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli walks you through the next two steps of the Freedom Map. You’ll learn how to create a vision that feels inspired, make small, meaningful shifts, and build momentum one confident step at a time.

Freedom doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing what matters most with intention.

What listeners will learn:

• How to translate your top priorities into a clear and inspiring vision for your life.
• Why your values should guide every decision and how they shape your daily choices.
• The difference between clarity and action and why both are needed for real change.
• How to design a life that feels aligned instead of overwhelmed.
• Simple ways to identify what freedom, connection, and balance actually look like for you.
• Why starting small creates more lasting progress than trying to overhaul everything at once.
• How to take “small bets” that help you test new habits and build confidence.
• What to do when you feel stuck between knowing what you want and not knowing where to start.
• How to simplify your path by focusing on your next right step instead of the perfect plan.
• The connection between simplicity, momentum, and confidence in creating long-term change.
• Why celebrating small wins keeps you grounded and motivated through every season.

Click here to get your Freedom Map.

https://www.lisapirinelli.com/

Are you saying yes to everything and feeling completely drained? In this episode of Cupcakes and Clarity, we’re taking the first step on what I call The Freedom Map. This is a simple but powerful framework to help you create balance, focus on what matters, and live in alignment instead of overwhelm.

You’ll learn how to pause the noise of busyness and expectations, define what’s truly important right now. Get ready to reconnect with your values and move forward with clarity and confidence.

What listeners will learn:

• How to use The Freedom Map to bring focus and intention to everyday life.
• Why clarity on personal values is the foundation for real freedom and balance.
• How to do a simple exercise to identify your top three priorities right now.
• Why noticing your energy helps reveal what’s truly aligned with your values.
• How to use the “Future You” question to stay focused on what really matters instead of reacting to false urgency.
• How to set healthy, kind boundaries without guilt by using values as a decision filter.
• The difference between being busy and being fulfilled.

Click here to get your Freedom Map.

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What if success on paper doesn’t feel like success in your soul? In this heartfelt first episode of Cupcakes and Clarity, host Lisa Pirinelli opens up about her personal journey from corporate burnout to finding deeper purpose, peace, and joy through faith. Lisa shares how listening to divine nudges starting with a morning walk and an unexpected podcast led her to launch this show for women who crave fulfillment without burning it all down.

Hear how Cupcake Tuesdays in her old office sparked the vision for this podcast, how her faith guided her toward clarity, and why she’s passionate about helping women redesign their lives with intention.

Grab your coffee as Lisa invites you into this cozy, honest, and faith-filled conversation that marks the beginning of a new chapter for high-achieving women everywhere.

What listeners will learn:

• How chasing professional success can still leave you feeling disconnected and unfulfilled.
• The importance of recognizing when your life looks good on paper but doesn’t feel aligned inside.
• How faith and divine guidance can bring clarity and direction during seasons of uncertainty.
• Why slowing down to listen can reveal the next right step toward your purpose.
• How podcasts can serve as a powerful platform for connection, encouragement, and growth.
• The heartwarming story behind “Cupcake Tuesdays” and how small gestures can spark meaningful connection.
• Why taking one small, intentional step can create a ripple effect of positive change.
• What to expect each week from the show.
• A preview of the next episode introducing the five-step Freedom Map framework to redesign life with confidence and ease.

Click here to get your Freedom Map.

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What if you could redesign your life with more balance, purpose, and joy without burning it all down? Host Lisa Pirinelli shares the heart behind Cupcakes & Clarity: a weekly space for high-achieving women to slow down just enough to savor life (like a favorite cupcake) while still pursuing meaningful goals with confidence and intention. Lisa tells the origin story of how “Cupcake Tuesdays” at work sparked a deeper connection and sets the tone for real, honest conversations and simple, practical strategies you can use right away.