5.12 I Doubled My Income Last Year: Practical Tools & Mindset Work That Actually Changed My Finances

Send in a question or feedback! This is the money episode I've been sitting on for a while and I finally did it.I just finished my taxes (yes, in April, ADHD solidarity), and looking at last year on paper, I genuinely couldn't believe how far I've come. Last year, I more than doubled my income, making more money than I ever have in my entire life. And I want to tell you exactly how I did it.In this episode, I'm breaking down the full roadmap: the practical financial systems I set up, the money mindset work I did, the books and podcasts that changed the way I think about wealth, and why I believe this matters especially for women and women of color.In this episode we cover:Why money mindset work (not just practical tools) is what broke my income ceilingThe 3 books that were most pivotal in my financial journeyThe financial system I set up based on I Will Teach You to Be Rich and exactly how I replicated itHow I wrote a check for $50K at the beginning of the year and exceeded it by year's endThe role affirmations actually played (yes, really and here's the science behind it)Why building wealth is a responsibility, especially for women of colorWhat's next for me financially now that I've transitioned to freelancingBooks mentioned:You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen SinceroWe Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel RodgersI Will Teach You to Be Rich by Ramit SethiPodcasts mentioned:Financial Feminist - Tori Dunlap / Her First $100KDisclaimer: Ashley is not a financial advisor. Everything shared is from personal experience. Please consult a financial advisor for personalized guidance.🌐 Connect with Us:LCW Instagram: ⁠⁠@LifeCuriousWomen⁠⁠⁠⁠LCW Tik Tok: ⁠⁠@LifeCuriousWomen⁠⁠Ashley Nadine Lopez Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AshleyNadineLopez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ashley Nadine Lopez Tik Tok: ⁠⁠@AshleyNadineLopez⁠⁠Sign up for ⁠⁠our newsletter.⁠⁠🎧 Subscribe and Stay Curious! Don't miss out on future episodes filled with inspiring stories and practical insights. Subscribe to the Life Curious Women podcast on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠ Watch and subscribe on YouTube. Support the show