When I talk with people about living with less and decluttering, a lot of the conversations end up coming back to money - whether it’s spending it or saving it. And it’s not surprising. There are a lot of similarities when it comes to the stuff in our home. Savers might have less items or choose to DIY more. Spenders often have more decor or seasonal items, trendier pieces or just more in general. Often feeling overwhelmed by our stuff goes hand in hand with feeling stressed about the number in our bank accounts. That’s why I love having personal finance experts on my podcast. This week, I was thrilled to speak with Patrina Dixon about taking control of our finances so we can live our lives to the fullest. As we discuss on the show, personal finance is personal so I love getting to learn from other people about what has worked on their personal journey. Patrina is a Certified Financial Educational Instructor, International Best Selling Author and Speaker. She is the Founder and CEO of It’$ My Money®️. Patrina has been featured in Black Enterprise, Yahoo Finance, Real Simple, Fox61 and has been featured as a financial influencer by Experian. She attended University of Hartford’s Barney School of Business and holds a financial management certification from Cornell University. Her most notable roles are that of a wife and mom. We had an awesome conversation and toward the end, I ask her for an example of how she rewards herself. You might be surprised by her answer, but even more surprised by how I respond. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: How to approach a budget in a more fun wayWhy it’s so important to look at our values when it comes to moneyTips for including kids in financial mattersPractical ways to dig out of a financial dilemmaWhat you can do to build a life you love on a budget you can afford ********************* Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links): Get more show notes and ALL THE LINKS at wannabeclutterfree.com/118 Patrina’s Website Patrina’s Instagram Patrina’s Twitter Patrina’s Tiktok Patrina’s Pinterest Patrina’s Facebook Budget Sheet, Debt Tracker & Coloring Book Tidy Home Academy - When you're ready to take your home & life to the next level, Tidy Home Academy will get you there. This life-changing course will help you declutter, organize, & create systems so your home can run on autopilot. The Home Systems Power Pack - This digital library is jam-packed with actionable workbooks, guides, pdfs, worksheets and more so you can start to make real progress in your home! Wannabe Minimalist Family - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying. ********************* Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com ********************* Subscribe & Review Are you subscribed to Wannabe Minimalist? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on Apple Podcasts too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy