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Budget besties… it’s here. SUMMER. 😅

The kids are about to be home, the swimsuits don’t fit, the camps are filling up, and somehow it already feels like your budget is sweating.

If we can plan for back-to-school and Christmas all year long… why aren’t we planning for summer the same way?

In this episode, we’re walking you through how to create a summer that feels fun, intentional, and aligned with your values — without blowing your budget or losing your sanity.

Because we don’t want rushed, emotional, “just make them stop fighting” spending.

We want a great summer. On purpose.

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Budget besties, this episode is for the moments when we look at our income and think, “We should be okay… so why are we still behind?”

In this coaching call, Shana and Vanessa talk with Chelsea, a mom of five in a single-income household, who is trying to catch up on bills, manage debt, and figure out why the money keeps disappearing even when they’re making good money.

Together, we walk through what to do when you’re behind on bills, why everything needs to get out of your head and onto paper, and how separating accounts can bring instant clarity. We also talk about realistic grocery budgets, medical expenses, credit cards, past-due payments, and why perfectionism can keep us stuck.

This is not about shame. It’s about seeing the full picture, protecting the four walls, and taking one realistic next step at a time.

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Budget besties… this one is GOOD.

We’re back with the one and only 🎶 Coach Michelle 🎶 — our office hours queen and now the go-to for our Budget Setup Sessions!

Today’s convo is all about what happens when real life hits your budget… and how community + clarity changes everything.

Michelle shared the story of one of our longtime office hours friends:

• Hard-working mama
• Supporting her husband’s startup
• Raising kids (including one who needs extra care)
• Watching savings slowly shrink
• Determined not to go back to credit cards

She was weighing:

• 401(k) loan
• Business loan
• Personal loan
• Side hustles
• Anything to avoid high-interest debt

And instead of spiraling alone?

She brought it to office hours.

What happened next is why we love this community so much:

• Other budget besties jumped in with creative, realistic ideas
• Side hustle suggestions tailored to her actual skills (art lessons, tutoring, laundry service, pet sitting)
• Honest discussion about risks of retirement loans
• Encouragement to protect their debt-free progress

No “finance bro” advice.

No shame.

Just real women saying: We see you. Let’s think this through together.

That’s what office hours is for.

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