"For the first time, I started a week with money in my savings account"

When I started Money EQ, I knew I need to change my relationship with money. It came in but never stayed or grew. So I knew something needed to change.

Here I was a single mom, author, Website designer and Business consultant. All aligned with my natural gifts, but one thing was stopping me from making money - Me.

Money EQ's exercise on speaking with your money opened my eyes to how sad the energy around my money has been. I felt that so deep that all I could do was look at my daily practices objectively. Not only giving but receiving money.

I was not happy doing either.

When did all this happen I have no clue but I knew it stemmed from years of conditioing that had to undone, in order for this cycle of "being content with having just enough and making it work".

I literally realized that I could not understand why some people were as they say 'money hungry' unfortunately I was taught from a young age not to make money the focus. Just be happy with what your have. And where there is room for that there is also a duel truth - that space is uncomfortable and one that I did not want my children to grow to accept.

That's when I dug in. I overcame stuttering and dyslexia, stage 4 precancerous growths, homelessness, drug addiction, being hit by a police car—while walking! I recovered from 2 strokes and 3 hospitalizations. All this while being a single mom. And where am I today? Relocated countries, started my own business, housed, bought my car and published my first children's book. So could I do this? - Yes.

I gave this shift the same energy I gave all I have overcome in my life.

I stopped invalueing my gifts and began positioning myself with services that were more aligned.

What happened next was so beautiful. One of my biggest dreams began unfolding. I received my first paid speaking engagement offer and am in the final confirmation stages.

I also started taking practical steps. I attended workshops on credit repair and understanding money, began paying down old debt, and became more comfortable looking at my finances honestly. I am on track for real credit impact and I could not be happier.

These were all realized shift that were happening real time! I was beyond thankful and always will be. But one of the toughest action steps was to say NO.

In my personal and mom life, For the first time, I said no to unnecessary purchases and yes to treating my money with greater respect. For the first time, I started a week with money in my savings account. The amount wasn't huge, but the mindset shift was.

Money EQ has began a shift that has totally changed my outlook. Perhaps the most unexpected lesson was realizing that my growth may require building a new community. I found myself wanting to spend more time around people whose relationship with money reflects the future I am creating.

Today, I feel more empowered, more intentional, and more hopeful than when I began. Happy Money is no longer just about earning more—it's about valuing myself, honoring my gifts, and becoming a better steward of what I already have.