In this episode, Darice Rene tackles the financial challenges many women face and provides a powerful five-step guide to budgeting for a dream life. Highlighting the fact that a significant portion of women live paycheck to paycheck and lack financial confidence, Darice stresses the importance of building a budget that reflects real goals and legacy. She shares her journey from business coaching to helping clients reframe their financial strategies. Key steps include starting with a vision, getting honest with your numbers, aligning your budget to your values, diversifying income streams, and seeking accountability. The episode also includes practical exercises and a call to connect on Instagram for further support. This is essential listening for any woman ready to move from survival to strategic financial freedom.
00:00 Introduction: The Reality Behind the Glamour
00:38 The Importance of Budgeting for Women
00:59 A Personal Story: From Struggle to Strategy
02:25 Understanding Financial Confidence and Challenges
03:04 Five Steps to Budgeting for Your Dream Life
04:04 Step 1: Start with the Vision, Not the Bills
06:54 Step 2: Get Honest with Your Numbers
07:30 Step 3: Match Your Budget to Your Values
08:18 Step 4: Stack Your Income Strategically
09:42 Step 5: Don't Do This Alone
11:19 Action Steps and Final Thoughts
Resources + Power Moves
When I find something that actually works, I share it. These are the tools, tech, and resources I use every day to run my companies, support my clients, and keep my own wealth-building journey tight. If you’re building something real, these will help you do it with more ease, clarity, and confidence.
Tech + Business Tools
- AI Agents & Assistants – Marblism
- Email Marketing – Flodesk
- Smart Contracts + E-Signatures – PandaDoc
- Workspace Productivity – Google Workspace
- Budgeting Made Simple – Monarch Money
- [Invoicing & Accounting – Coming Soon]
Podcast & Media Tools
Community + Support
🔑 Stay Connected
- Attend our next Money, Legacy & Her Event
- Follow me on Instagram: @daricerene
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