23. Becoming Financially Independant- with Canna Campbell

In this conversation Canna Campbell, a financial planner and founder of SugarMamaTV, shares her journey and approach to finances. She discusses the importance of minimalism and how it can impact one's financial well-being. Canna also provides insights on overcoming a scarcity mindset and balancing values with budgeting. She introduces the concept of the $1,000 Project, which involves investing in shares, and offers strategies for managing finances with irregular income. Additionally, Canna shares her experiences in navigating finances in a relationship. In this conversation, Canna Campbell discusses the concept of 'Fruitful February,' which focuses on budgeting from a place of abundance and prosperity. She shares practical tips on negotiating better deals with service providers and using the savings to increase mortgage repayments. Campbell emphasises the importance of having an emergency fund before investing and highlights the need to assess individual circumstances when determining the appropriate amount. She also shares her personal and financial goals, including prioritising self-care and making inroads on her mortgage.TakeawaysApproach budgeting from a place of abundance and prosperity, focusing on smarter spending and negotiating better deals.Before investing, establish an emergency fund to provide financial security in case of unexpected expenses or loss of income.The amount of emergency money needed varies for each individual and should consider factors such as income stability, dependents, and potential risks.Set personal and financial goals, such as prioritizing self-care and making extra mortgage repayments, to work towards financial freedom and independence.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:15 Canna Campbell's Journey and Approach to Finances04:07 Becoming a Single Mother09:16 Minimalism and its Impact on Finances12:21 Balancing Values and Budgeting18:43 Overcoming Scarcity Mindset25:29 The $1,000 Project and Investing in Shares31:07 Managing Finances with Irregular Income33:30 Navigating Finances in a Relationship37:00 Fruitful Frugal February38:28 Fruitful February: Budgeting for Abundance42:39 Emergency Fund: A Financial Safety Net45:55 Personal and Financial GoalsFOLLOW US:Instagram-Podcast: @motheringonmyown.podcastRach: @rachelmaksimovic Jess: @jessicadover Canna: @cannacampbellofficialhttps://www.sugarmamma.tv/Canna's Books:https://www.sugarmamma.tv/books/Canna's Courses:https://www.sugarmamma.tv/online-courses/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.