Ep 118: The Secret to Taking Control of Your Finances so You Can Live It Up with Patrina Dixon

When I talk with people about living with less and decluttering, a lot of the conversations end up coming back to money - whether it’s spending it or saving it.

And it’s not surprising. There are a lot of similarities when it comes to the stuff in our home. Savers might have less items or choose to DIY more. Spenders often have more decor or seasonal items, trendier pieces or just more in general.

Often feeling overwhelmed by the stuff in our homes goes hand in hand with feeling stressed about the amount of money (or lack of) we see in our bank accounts.

That’s why I love having personal finance experts on my podcast.

This week, I was thrilled to speak with Patrina Dixon about taking control of our finances so we can live our lives to the fullest. As we discuss on the show, personal finance is personal so I love getting to learn from other people about what has worked on their personal journey.

Patrina is a Certified Financial Educational Instructor, International Best Selling Author and Speaker. She is the Founder and CEO of It’$ My Money®️.

Patrina has been featured in Black Enterprise, Yahoo Finance, Real Simple, Fox61 and has been featured as a financial influencer by Experian. She attended University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business and holds a financial management certification from Cornell University. Her most notable roles are that of a wife and mom.

We had an awesome conversation and toward the end, I ask her for an example of how she rewards herself. You might be surprised by her answer, but even more surprised by how I respond.

This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover:

How to approach a budget in a more fun way
Why it’s so important to look at our values when it comes to money
Tips for including kids in financial matters
Practical ways to dig out of a financial dilemma
What you can do to build a life you love on a budget you can afford

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