34. Maja Bekic | The Real ROI of Motherhood: Confidence, Compromise, and Cash Flow

If you're navigating motherhood, managing a business or career, and trying to stay financially confident—all while juggling the chaos of daily life—then you need to listen to this heartfelt and empowering podcast episode. Angela Tait chats with financial advisor and mom of two, Maja Bekic, about the challenges of raising kids with a big age gap, rediscovering yourself through motherhood, and building financial confidence as a woman. It's real, relatable, and full of wisdom. Join us for an honest conversation that will inspire you to give yourself grace and take control of your financial journey.    "I believe wholeheartedly, if us, as women, when we are financially confident, we show up differently at work. We show up differently in our relationships. We make decisions differently." - Maja Bekic   Hear more about: Motherhood Isn't Linear: Maja shares the emotional reality of having children with a big age gap, the grief of loss, and how starting over brought deep self-discovery. Redefining "Me Time": Early postpartum was pure survival, but Maja shows how integrating your kids into your daily routines—like working out with a baby in your arms—can be game-changing. Financial Confidence = Personal Power: Maja explains how financial literacy directly impacts a woman's confidence in work, relationships, and decision-making. Stop Doing It Alone: A powerful reminder that asking for help, outsourcing where possible, and letting go of perfection are essential to thriving—not just surviving. Role Modeling Self-Love: Maja's experience with her daughter teaches how little ones mirror us—pushing moms to model self-worth and positive self-talk. Budgeting Isn't Restrictive—It's Empowering: Learn how managing money like a business creates freedom, not limits. The episode breaks down budgeting in a way that actually works for real moms. Navigating Money with Your Partner: From conflicting spending habits to shared goals, this episode dives into how to have productive money talks at home. Grace Over Guilt: You'll hear an honest take on mom guilt—why it's like lint (always there) and how to live with it without letting it run your life. Community is Our Superpower: A strong call to build support systems, lean on each other, and stop trying to "do it all" alone. About Maja Bekic: Maja Bekic is a Wealth Advisor and founder of Redline Wealth Management, on a mission to change how women think, feel, and talk about money. She brings a powerful mix of life experience, emotional intelligence, and financial expertise to her work—helping women step into financial confidence with purpose and heart. Her journey with money started young. Raised in an entrepreneurial family and managing her father's café as a teen, Maja understood early the value of hard work. But it wasn't until she read Secrets of the Millionaire Mind that she realized the true difference between making money and mastering it—a realization that would change her life and career. Maja entered the world of banking at 25 and quickly moved through roles in credit, mortgages, and wealth planning. Along the way, she discovered her true calling: empowering others—especially women—to take control of their financial lives. That passion led her to start her own firm, where she offers guidance rooted in clarity, empathy, and intention. Today, Maja is not only a financial expert but also a mom of two and a passionate advocate for financial literacy. She believes wealth isn't just about numbers—it's about freedom, choices, and living life on your own terms. Through her work, she helps women move beyond survival mode and into prosperity, both financially and personally. Whether you're looking to build wealth, shift your money mindset, or plan a more abundant future—Maja Bekic is the guide you've been waiting for.   Connect with Maja: www.redlinewm.ca  @redlinewm  [email protected]  Connect with Angela: Book a Meeting: https://calendly.com/talenttrek/prescreen Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatait/ Check out my Website: http://www.angelatait.com   **Check out our best selling collaborative book with other female founders on Amazon: Taking the Plunge   Check out my newly published book on how to hire, inspire and train top talent in your organization: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PMTFQB