We’ve been taught to call it resilience, but it’s really burnout with good PR. You keep holding it all together, thinking the calm will come later. But what if “later” has already turned into your lifestyle? In this week’s post, I’m unpacking the real cost of burnout (financial, emotional, and personal) and what it looks like to make rest your most practical financial strategy in 2025's burnout economy.

We’ve been told our money struggles are about “bad choices”: Didn’t save enough? Your fault Drowning in loans? Should’ve known better But what if the truth is simpler and harsher? What if the options were rigged from the start? In this week’s post, I’m breaking down how bad financial options (from student loans to credit traps) shaped the paths we were given, why shame keeps us stuck, and the strategies that actually expand your choices in 2025’s economy.

Survival mode has quietly become the default in 2025. Prices keep climbing, wages stay flat, and too many of us are stretched to the breaking point. But survival isn’t supposed to be permanent. In this post, I break down the hidden costs of survival mode and the systems that create breathing room, protect your peace, and help you move beyond just “making it.”

The September 2025 jobs report makes it clear: one paycheck isn’t enough, especially for Black women. Since spring, over 300,000 have been forced out of the workforce, layoffs keep rising, and safety nets are thin. The old belief that loyalty equals stability has collapsed. In this post, I unpack why relying on a single job is dangerous, what real resilience looks like, and how to build income, savings, and skills that hold when the system doesn’t.

You’re not “bad” with money. You’re navigating a system that profits off your exhaustion. This post isn’t another budget tip. It’s a financial reset. One that shows you how to build a life while paying down debt, without guilt, burnout, or waiting to feel like you’ve earned rest. Because paying off debt shouldn’t feel like punishment and progress shouldn’t mean putting your life on pause.

If everything feels like an emergency, you’re not alone. That false sense of urgency isn’t just exhausting. It’s quietly draining your money, your energy, and your long-term vision. In this post, we break down what urgency culture is really costing you and how to shift from reaction to strategy without falling behind.

Most financial advice was never written with your life in mind. This post unpacks the real reasons women feel behind with money (hint: it’s not because we’re bad with it). From outdated systems to financial shame spirals, we're breaking down the truth behind financial anxiety and money stress and showing you how to rewrite the rules with strategy, clarity, and self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt “bad with money,” know this: self-sabotage is often survival in disguise. Those financial habits you beat yourself up over aren’t failures. They’re your nervous system’s way of getting you through. So, when money feels heavy, it’s not about budgeting harder. It’s about understanding what’s really underneath and giving yourself the compassion and clarity you deserve.

Money isn’t just about getting ahead. It’s about feeling aligned, supported, and clear while you build the life you want. If your goals feel heavy, disconnected, or out of step with your current season, this is your invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your financial why. You’ll also get The Financial Reset Journal Page - a free guide to help you to turn clarity into calm, grounded financial actions you can actually stick with.

There’s a lot of talk about building wealth right now, but here’s something nobody’s glamorizing enough: building protection. In this economy where layoffs, price surges, and curveballs hit without warning, your emergency fund isn’t a luxury. It’s your peace of mind. Your backup plan. Your quiet power move. And if you’re thinking, “I don’t even know where to start”, I’ve got you covered. A free Emergency Fund Starter Kit is dropping this Sunday. Simple. Realistic. No fluff.

Catch-up investing - aka the investing gap - affects everything from retirement accounts, to net worth, and the ability to take financial risks with confidence. And with rising living costs, longer lifespans, and an unpredictable economy, it’s a gap women can no longer afford to ignore.

Financial curveballs give you a chance to pause, reassess, and rebuild in a way that aligns with the life you want - not what you had.

Recessions, inflation, and market fluctuations may be outside your control, but how you respond to them is entirely in your hands.

Women fall into a cycle of people-pleasing not because they lack financial discipline, but because saying no is harder than swiping a card.

Women are conditioned to play small when it comes to money, but charging your worth isn't about greed. It's about financial security.

Soft living is about creating a life of comfort, freedom, and financial security. It’s about indulging without sacrificing your future.

Financial red flags shake your confidence & security. Too often, women brush them off and "later" turns into years of financial instability.

Overspending isn’t just about money. It’s about emotions: stress, boredom, comparison, or that little voice whispering, I deserve this.

The 50/30/20 method isn’t about restriction. It's about finding balance between your financial future and living life to the fullest.

Micro-saving is the secret weapon that proves small, intentional changes in how you handle your money can lead to big rewards.