• Divorce Secrets Lawyers Don’t Tell You with Diana Romanov
    Apr 29 2026

    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.

    Most women don’t lose money in divorce because of the law, they lose it because they don’t know what to look for.

    In this episode of iDateMoney, we sit down with Diana Romanov to break down the real financial risks women face during divorce and how to protect yourself before, during, and after. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and gets into the strategies that actually impact your financial stability after divorce.

    This episode exposes the truth about prenups, hidden assets, and the financial blind spots that cost women thousands.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why prenups are about protection, not pessimism
    • The biggest mistake women make with international prenups
    • How spousal support really works and what it could cost you
    • The fastest way to uncover hidden assets
    • Simple financial habits that protect you before divorce even happens
    • Why staying uninformed can cost more than leaving

    Key Moments:
    00:00 – Why women lose money in divorce
    00:20 – Show intro
    01:00 – Meet Diana
    02:00 – Negotiating a prenup at 24
    03:00 – What prenups really do
    06:00 – Why foreign prenups fail
    08:00 – When prenups help most
    11:00 – Why postnups rarely work
    13:00 – Spousal support explained
    16:00 – Hard truth about long marriages
    18:00 – How to find hidden money
    20:00 – Protecting yourself financially
    23:00 – Filing in different states
    25:00 – Fear vs financial reality
    27:00 – Choosing freedom over money
    29:00 – Final advice + CTA

    Connect with Diana on LinkedIn

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    29 Min.
  • Simple Crypto Strategy With Niko Mercuris
    Apr 27 2026

    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.

    In this episode, we sit down with Niko Mercuris, founder of Crypto Renegades, to break down one of the most talked-about and misunderstood wealth-building tools right now: crypto trading. If you’ve ever felt intimidated, skeptical, or unsure where to start, this conversation simplifies the noise and gives you a clearer path forward. We talk about the difference between investing and trading, how leverage works, and what it actually means to “grow” money faster without building another business from scratch.

    Niko shares how he rebuilt after losing $4 million in the 2008 crash and now teaches entrepreneurs how to use strategic trading to create additional income streams.

    Connect with Niko on Instagram

    What you’ll learn:

    • The difference between holding crypto vs. trading it
    • How leverage works and why it can accelerate results
    • What “risk management” actually looks like in real life
    • Why most people stay stuck financially and how to shift that
    • The role crypto may play in future financial systems
    • Simple ways to start learning without risking everything

    Key Moments:
    00:00 Welcome and episode setup
    01:13 What the Crypto Wormhole Method means
    03:00 Trading vs. holding explained simply
    05:30 How leverage works using real-life examples
    09:00 Risk management and protecting your money
    12:00 Why education builds confidence with money
    13:00 Best long-term crypto considerations
    17:30 Timeline of crypto adoption and future shifts
    21:00 Wealth building vs. staying stuck financially
    25:00 How to get started and learn more

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    27 Min.
  • The Simple Investing Plan No One Told You With Shari Rash
    Apr 24 2026

    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.

    If you feel like you don’t have enough money to invest after divorce, this episode will show you exactly how to start building financial stability with what you already have.

    In this episode, Lisa sits down with Shari Rash, nationally recognized financial advisor, money mindset expert, and host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money. Together, they break down the biggest myths around investing, why traditional financial advice often fails women, and how to create a simple financial plan that actually works in real life.

    Shari specializes in helping single women build wealth with clarity and confidence, without overwhelm or complicated systems.

    Connect with Shari: Shari Rash's Website

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why you don’t need a lot of money to start investing
    • How automation builds financial stability faster than willpower
    • The truth behind “I can’t afford it” and what it really means
    • How to align your spending with your values
    • A simple framework to organize your money without overwhelm
    • How to start saving for retirement even if you’re starting late

    Timestamped key moments:
    00:00 Why women feel rejected by financial advisors
    03:30 The truth about starting to invest with small amounts
    06:00 Breaking the “I can’t afford it” mindset
    10:30 Aligning spending with your values
    13:00 Roth vs traditional investing explained simply
    15:00 The 50-30-20 spending strategy
    19:00 Emotional spending and money awareness
    22:00 Building confidence through simple money habits

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

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    27 Min.
  • Fix Your Money Mindset with Heather Boers
    Apr 21 2026

    Join The Smell of Money to rebuild financial stability after divorce, fix your money mindset, and create a simple financial plan that actually works.

    How to rebuild financial stability after divorce without feeling restricted or broke starts with breaking the save and splurge cycle and finally creating a simple money system that works.

    In this episode, we sit down with Heather Boers, founder of Wilder Profits and the Directory on Skool, to talk about the real patterns keeping women stuck in financial instability.

    From saving everything and then overspending out of frustration, to avoiding money altogether, this conversation uncovers the emotional and practical shifts needed to build true wealth.

    Heather shares her journey from financial avoidance to awareness, how she stopped ignoring her numbers, and how simple systems helped her finally feel in control of her money. We also dive into entrepreneurship, shiny object syndrome, and how to find the right platform that actually supports your income and energy.

    Heather Boers is the founder of Wilder Profits and the Directory on Skool, helping entrepreneurs collaborate, gain visibility, and grow income through community.

    Connect here: The Directory

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why making more money does not solve financial instability
    • The dangerous save and splurge cycle and how to break it
    • How money avoidance keeps you stuck in debt and confusion
    • Simple ways to start tracking money without overwhelm
    • Why visibility and collaboration can increase income
    • How to find a business model that actually aligns with you

    Timestamped Key Moments:
    00:00 Why making more money doesn’t mean you keep more
    02:00 The save and splurge cycle explained
    05:00 Money avoidance and not tracking spending
    08:00 Feeling restrictive vs creating balance with money
    10:30 The power of awareness and celebrating income
    13:00 Shiny object syndrome in entrepreneurship
    17:00 Finding your platform and aligned income strategy
    22:00 Building visibility and collaboration for income growth
    25:00 How the Directory creates opportunities and cash flow

    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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    26 Min.
  • Conscious Wealth Strategies With Sylvia Solit
    Apr 16 2026

    Join The Smell of Money community and start rebuilding your financial confidence today.

    If you’ve been wondering how to rebuild your finances after divorce, feel confident investing, or finally understand how money works, this episode is for you.

    In this conversation, we break down money mindset, financial literacy, and simple investing strategies that help you move from confusion to clarity. You’ll learn how to start small, think long term, and make aligned financial decisions that actually support your future.

    This is about more than money. It’s about confidence, stability, and finally trusting yourself again.

    What we cover:
    • Rewriting your money story
    • How to learn investing without overwhelm
    • Why saving is non negotiable
    • Investing with small amounts
    • Conscious decision making with money
    • Building wealth later in life

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    02:00 Money story and early beliefs
    06:00 Learning investing basics
    10:00 Saving and financial habits
    13:00 Conscious wealth decisions
    15:00 Market uncertainty and investing
    18:00 Starting late with money
    20:00 Action steps

    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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    23 Min.
  • The Real Reason Your Income Isn’t Growing with Russell Van Brocklen
    Apr 14 2026

    Join The Smell of Money community and start rebuilding your financial confidence today.

    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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    26 Min.
  • Investment Strategies: How to Build Wealth Without Fear or Confusion with Sara Blackmer
    Apr 9 2026

    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

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    26 Min.
  • The Money Trap Most Women Fall Into With Becky Sampson
    Apr 8 2026

    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

    Guest Bio

    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.

    Resources

    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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    24 Min.