Are you looking for a way to stay motivated with your goals for the year? Michelle Jackson walks us through how vision boards can help you achieve more! 

t's the second day of the 2017 and I'm betting that you're probably flooded with a ton of goal setting tips, hacks, and trips.

On one hand, I think taking a step back and having some clarity on what you want to accomplish is a wonderful first step, but I'm not a New Year's Resolutions woman.

Whenever you decide to build your marriage and wealth, go for it.

However with so many people's attention focused on goals I think now's a good opportunity to jump-start things.

So for today's episode we're going to be focused on that first-step – defining your what and why for the year. And my guest for today is Michelle Jackson, host of Girl Gone Frugal, creator of Colorado Love Hub, and Shop My Closet Project.

She's also the co-founder of the New Year, New You Financial Summit. We're going to talk a little about how you can achieve more using Vision boards.

Today Michelle Jackson, creator Michelle is Money Hungry, is here to discuss:

• what vision boards are and how they can help you
• how to create a productive vision board
• setting yourself up for success

Want to learn more about building up your finances so that it fits you and your goals? Here are some resources to check out:

• Best Budget and Money Apps: Empower, Tiller, Mint
• Grab a copy of my book: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money
• Reach Your Money Goals with my FREE course: 5 Days to $5K
• How To Create A Vision Board
• Stay the Course

If you’d like to chat about your money moves for this year, you can join us in the Thriving Families Facebook community. We're a fun and supportive group.

We swap ideas, questions, stories, advice. When we try to help one another out with our family and financial goals.

We'd love to see you there!

Stressed and overwhelmed by debt? Learn how you can rebuild your finances and life. Miss Mazuma shares how she overcame $500k of debt, short sales, and found happiness!  

It's the beginning of a new year and while so many right now are all jazzed up about knocking down their debts, saving more, or spending less, that enthusiasm will die down.

And if you still have a huge amount of debt or just a big goal you want to tackle when that happens, you can discourage. And in some cases, understandably depressed.

It's normal.

But what do you then?

How can you stay focused and climb out?

Today's guest, Miss Mazuma, is kind and brave enough to share her story. In this episode we get into:

• how she got into so much debt,
• have a look into the painful and frustrating process of a short sale
• see how she work through this and came to a healthier spot

Her story is both encouraging and real.

If you want to hear from someone else who has dug out from a mountain of debt, please check out my interview with Toni Husbands. She shares how she and her husband got on the same page and paid off over $100,000 of debt.

Want to learn more? Here are some resources to check out:

• Best Budget and Money Apps: Empower, Tiller, Mint
• Grab a copy of my book: Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money
• Reach Your Money Goals with my FREE course: 5 Days to $5K
• The Rise and Fall of My Empire…and How I Struck Back (Pt 1)
• The Great Debt Dump: Running Toward Financial Freedom with the Power of Community
• Attacking Debt: Which One First?
• Which Debt Payoff Method Is Right for You?

If you’d like to chat about your money moves for this year, you can join us in the Thriving Families Facebook community. We're a fun and supportive group.

We swap ideas, questions, stories, advice. When we try to help one another out with our family and financial goals.

We'd love to see you there!

Looking for a less stressful way to handle your business' finances? Learn what mistakes to avoid and the tools that will help you master money even if you're a busy entrepreneur!

Around 27 million working-age Americans began or are running a business you may be one of them.

I remember when I started freelancing it was a supplemental income. Eventually, though, it transitioned into my main work.

I knew I needed to step it up and run it like a business. So I took care of the paperwork and started educating myself.

There are days those deadlines get tight and I'm stressed but I enjoy doing the work I'm doing and spending more time with my family.

Win-win in my book.

Whether you're freelancing, doing a side hustle, or launching a business, it will take work.

Not only do you have to work on the front end- so to speak  – producing the product or service you're selling, but you also have to be smart about the back end stuff. One key component? Finances.

Quite simply getting the money squared away makes sure you're actually running a business and not an expensive hobby.

I shared a little bit of my story in past episodes, which I hope gives a glimpse of what to expect. However, it's limited to my own business which may be different from yours.

I know someone who has the breadth and depth of skills and can show you the ropes.

Today small business coach and author Sylvia Moe Inks is on the show to share her knowledge. We're going to discuss:

• the biggest mistakes small business owners make (& how to avoid them)
• creating a system to make taxes much easier
• a tool to cut down on the back and forth of emails

Hope you enjoy!

If you two are ready to start or grow your business, here are some resources to check out to make sure your money is best used wisely.

• Connect with Sylvia: SMI Financial Coaching | LinkedIn
• Small Business Finance for the Busy Entrepreneur: Blueprint for Building a Solid, Profitable Business <–This needs to be on your bookshelf!
• Lifestyle Business Guide: I created a free guide with the best resources to start your business on a bootstrap budget!
• Quickbooks: Track your money like a pro. I use them for my business.
• Calendly