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Tax and Money Education for Creative People, Freelancers and Solopreneurs

The Mental Load of Financial Fear

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Do you feel overwhelmed, fearful, or even judged when it comes to your taxes and finances?

In today’s episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m diving into the mental load of financial fear, specifically the stress that comes with managing taxes, saving for retirement, and planning financially as a self-employed or creative entrepreneur. We'll explore how this hidden anxiety can weigh down your creative energy and limit your impact.

If you’ve ever felt disorganized or anxious about money, tune in to learn practical ways to overcome that fear, get organized, and become financially confident as a creative entrepreneur.

Listen and Subscribe here

Do you feel overwhelmed, fearful, or even judged when it comes to your taxes and finances?

In today’s episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m diving into the mental load of financial fear, specifically the stress that comes with managing taxes, saving for retirement, and planning financially as a self-employed or creative entrepreneur. We'll explore how this hidden anxiety can weigh down your creative energy and limit your impact.

If you’ve ever felt disorganized or anxious about money, tune in to learn practical ways to overcome that fear, get organized, and become financially confident as a creative entrepreneur.

Also mentioned in this episode:

01:45 The Mental Load of Taxes

06:51 Overcoming Fear and Anxiety Around Finances

13:25 Building a System for Financial Ease

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Links:

Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.

Get your free visual guide to tax deductions

Check out my program, Money Bootcamp

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3 Keys to Unlock Your Money Mindset

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Today, I’m talking about the emotional and psychological challenges of navigating money as a self-employed individual and sharing my own personal experiences with money mindset struggles while giving you some tips on how you can push past these mindset blocks. 

Join me in this episode to learn the 3 keys on how to shift your mindset away from thinking negatively about money and gain some practical advice on how to improve your money skills.

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Today, I’m talking about the emotional and psychological challenges of navigating money as a self-employed individual and sharing my own personal experiences with money mindset struggles while giving you some tips on how you can push past these mindset blocks. 

 

Join me in this episode to learn the 3 keys on how to shift your mindset away from thinking negatively about money and gain some practical advice on how to improve your money skills.

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Setting boundaries and overcoming guilt 2:30

  • Understanding the neutrality of money 11:40

  • The 3 keys to shifting your money mindset 19:10

 

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My program: Money Bootcamp.

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Where To Put Your Money: First, Next and Last

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In today’s episode I’m sharing some insights on managing your finances as a creative entrepreneur, and emphasizing the importance of an emergency fund, financial knowledge, and how you can avoid financial disaster. 

Join me today to hear some basic steps to control your finances and how you can start investing today. 

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In today’s episode I’m sharing some insights on managing your finances as a creative entrepreneur, and emphasizing the importance of an emergency fund, financial knowledge, and how you can avoid financial disaster. 

Join me today to hear some basic steps to control your finances and how you can start investing today. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Why you need an emergency fund 4:30

  • How health insurance and life insurance can help avoid financial disaster 5:50

  • Considering risk tolerance and timeline when investing 10:28

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

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Check out my program, Money Bootcamp.
Check out my Free Class: Make Taxes Easier and Stash an Extra $130k in Your Savings

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My Tips for Focus, Plus A US Debt Revelation

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In today's episode, I’m talking about the importance of voting and my research into tax policy and deficits and how the rising national debt levels impact young voters. I’m also providing tips on using templates and maintaining a schedule to maximize your focus and productivity, especially if you’re a writer.

Listen to this important episode to learn how to use templates to save time in your personal life and work.

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In today's episode, I’m talking about the importance of voting and my research into tax policy and deficits and how the rising national debt levels could impact you as a younger voter. I’m also providing tips on using templates and maintaining a schedule to maximize your focus and productivity, especially if you’re a writer. 

Listen to this important episode to learn how to use templates to save time in your personal life and work.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The importance of voting in local elections 3:10

  • History of US debt and the presidents that have run it up 10:40

  • Using templates to manage correspondence and stay focused 12:55

  • The importance of maintaining a consistent schedule for productivity 18:50

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Links:

Fiscal Therapy, by William G. Gale

Brand new updated Visual Guide to Tax Deductions

 

New Visual Guides:

Writers' Guide To Tax Deductions

Doula/Widwife Guide To Tax Deductions

Wellness Practitioner's Guide To Tax Deductions

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Why It Matters Who You Listen To

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Why It Matters Who You Listen To

Today, I want to talk about why it’s so important who you take advice from when you’re an entrepreneur. I share some of my experiences and some of the advice I was given that didn’t account for my unique responsibilities and constraints as a new entrepreneur and mother. 

Listen to this episode to get some guidance on how you can make decisions based on your own values and needs and not someone else’s.  

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Today, I want to talk about why it’s so important who you take advice from when you’re an entrepreneur. I share some of my experiences and some of the advice I was given that didn’t account for my unique responsibilities and constraints as a new entrepreneur and mother. 

 

Listen to this episode to get some guidance on how you can make decisions based on your own values and needs and not someone else’s.  

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

 

  • My experience of just starting out in business while still taking care of children 3:35

  • Why it’s important to understand people's needs and safety concerns when giving business advice 7:40

  • Blind spots in gender dynamics when it comes to giving advice 13:00

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IRS Proof Your Business Deductions

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