Episode Summary

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Shay Myers a licensed financial professional and the founder of “Finance for the Culture” an educational platform for financial literacy.

Shay is on a mission to ease the common fear many people face when it comes to money by simplifying key financial concepts.

In our conversation, Shay discusses the power of money and shares her journey from being broke to saving 40K in nine months. She emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and the role of a mentor in her success. Shay's signature teaching technique involves grace, patience, authenticity, and making finance fun, and relatable. She highlights common financial challenges faced by women, such as lack of financial knowledge and overspending, and offers strategies to overcome these challenges. Shay also shares success stories of helping clients pay off significant debt and addresses the impact of mindset and affirmations on financial success.

Keywords

money, power of money, financial literacy, mentor, teaching technique, financial challenges, overspending, debt, credit score, proposals, financial sabotage, affirmations, spirituality, youth workshops

Takeaways

· Financial literacy is crucial for empowering women and making informed financial decisions.

· Having a mentor and the right guidance can be instrumental in turning around one's financial situation.

· Teaching finance with grace, patience, authenticity, and making it fun and relatable can help people feel comfortable and empowered.

· Common financial challenges for women include lack of financial knowledge, overspending, and not prioritizing their own financial well-being.

· Mindset and affirmations play a significant role in financial success.

· Proposals can be a viable option for managing high-interest debt and reducing financial stress.

· Financial sabotage can occur due to low self-esteem, overspending, and living beyond one's means.

· Starting financial education early, even in youth workshops, can set a strong foundation for managing money.

· Positive language and beliefs about money can attract abundance and financial well-being.

· Financial independence and open communication about money are essential for healthy relationships.

How to work with Shay

Follow Shay on Instagram @financefortheculture

https://financefortheculture.ca

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