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Why do you still feel broke even when you’re working hard? This episode breaks down the real reason. It’s not your income. It’s your beliefs.

In this conversation, we explore how subconscious patterns, learning challenges, and the way you process information can directly affect your ability to earn, grow, and feel confident with money. If you’ve been stuck in confusion, fear, or self-doubt, this will help you finally understand why and what to do next.

This is about clarity, simplicity, and rebuilding your financial foundation from the inside out.

Chapters:
00:00 Why more money isn’t the solution
02:00 Understanding how your brain processes information
06:00 A simple system to create clarity
12:30 How confidence impacts income
18:30 Rewriting your money story
25:00 Where to get support

Russell Van Brocklen is a New York State Senate-funded dyslexia researcher, dyslexic professor, and creator of a breakthrough learning system that helps students rapidly improve reading and writing skills. Despite entering law school with a first-grade reading level, Russell taught himself to read and write at an advanced level, leading him to develop a proven method that has helped students move from middle school writing to graduate-level performance in less than a year.

His work focuses on simplifying complex learning challenges into practical, parent-led strategies that can be implemented at home in just minutes a day. Russell specializes in helping children and families unlock confidence, improve communication, and overcome learning barriers without expensive programs or years of intervention.

Resources:
Dyslexia Classes
Free Guide 'The 3 Reasons Your Child's Dyslexia Education Isn't Working' and How to Fix It

Join The Smell of Money community to create clarity, stability, and confidence with your finances.

Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money!

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸

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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸

Investment strategies after divorce can feel confusing, intimidating, and risky. But building wealth does not require guessing or gambling. It requires clarity, education, and the confidence to ask the right questions.

In this episode of the iDateMoney Lisa sits down with decorated U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel turned tech executive and investor Sara Blackmer. Sara shares how she moved from military service into venture capital and how women can start understanding the world of investing without feeling overwhelmed or behind.

If you've ever wondered how wealthy investors think about diversification, alternative investments, and building long-term wealth, this conversation will help you see investing from a completely new perspective.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why many women feel intimidated by investing and how to overcome it
• The difference between public market investing and private investments
• What a balanced investment portfolio can look like
• Why financial literacy is the key to rebuilding wealth after divorce
• How alternative investments can help accelerate wealth building
• Why building a supportive “financial village” matters for long-term success

Key Moments

00:00 Introduction and Lionfin’s Money Adventure book
02:08 Sara’s journey from military service to venture capital
05:18 Discovering what motivates you and building an exceptional career
08:00 Why building a support village matters after divorce
09:52 Understanding venture capital and alternative investments
16:40 Managing the emotional side of investing
19:29 Why diversification protects your wealth
23:30 The role of AI in modern investing
27:11 Why women should not feel intimidated by investing
29:56 How to connect with Sara and learn more about

investing opportunities

Resources:
Sara Blackmer LinkedIn

Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it
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Divorce can leave women feeling financially powerless, overwhelmed, and unsure about their future. In this episode, divorce strategist Becky Sampson shares how she fought through a three-and-a-half-year legal battle and why knowing your rights can change everything.

00:00 – Introduction
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01:46 – Meet Becky Sampson

03:08 – How the Divorce Battle Started.

05:15 – Moving to Hawaii and the Marriage Turning Point

06:35 – Refusing to Sign Fraudulent Tax Documents

07:34 – The Defining Conversation About “Value”

08:32 – Serving Divorce Papers on April Fool’s Day

09:56 – Fighting for Financial Fairness

11:22 – Why Women Leave Divorce Financially Struggling

12:29 – The Biggest Lie Women Believe About Divorce and Money

14:20 – The Power of Understanding Financial Increase in Marriage

16:11 – Turning Divorce Pain Into Purpose

18:34 – Why Advocating for Yourself Matters

20:28 – Creating a Business From Hard Experiencesess.

22:30 – Becky’s Podcast and Resources

24:01 – Final Advice for Anyone Facing Divorce.

25:07 – Encouragement for Women Starting Over Financially

Becky Sampson is the founder of OnlySubpoenas and a divorce strategist who helps women navigate divorce with strength and confidence. After representing herself through 21 subpoenas and three and a half years of court battles, she now teaches others how to understand their rights and advocate for themselves financially and legally.

She also hosts the podcast Divorcing Strong, where she interviews attorneys and legal experts to educate people on navigating divorce with clarity and empowerment.

Becky Sampson
https://beckysampson.com

Podcast
Divorcing Strong (YouTube)

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Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?

Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.

Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving.

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