From Debt to Freedom: Rewriting Your Financial Story | Veronica Deraleau

Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!The Say YES Summit is coming! Join us August 5–6, 1–4 PM EST for a free, virtual gathering with 8 incredible women who have shared their wisdom, breakthroughs, and transformational journeys on the podcast.This exclusive 2 day summit is your space to pause, reflect, and say YES to yourself in a bigger way - surrounded by a community of like-minded women who are ready to embrace their dreams, take bold action, and live with more joy and intention.Save your spot here. Use code FREEDOM to join us for free. Welcome to the Say YES to Yourself! Podcast—the show for midlife women, empty nesters, and those navigating major life transitions like divorce, reinvention, and rediscovery. If you're ready to shed old roles and finally put yourself first, you're in the right place.In this episode, Wendy is joined by author and financial coach Veronica Deraleau, who paid off over $100,000 of debt in just three years, and is now teaching others how to do the same. Their conversation digs into the emotional weight of debt, the mindset shifts required for lasting change, and how reclaiming your financial power often starts with rewriting the stories you’ve been told (or told yourself) about money.They explore:What it takes to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle (without shame or deprivation)How to rebuild trust in yourself and your financial goalsWhy healing your relationship with money is often the key to freedom, alignment, and self-worthIf you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or wondered if real financial freedom is possible for you, this episode is proof that it is.Connect with Veronica:Get her book, Making Money is Simple: Stop Going From Paycheck to Paycheck and Start Living Your Dreams: amazon.com/dp/B0DGGWDT1L?tag=syty-20On Instagram @makingmoneyissimpleMakingMoneyIsSimple.comReferenced in this Episode:$100M Offers: How to Make Offers so Good People Feel Stupid Saying No by Alex Hormozi: amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying/dp/173747574X?tag=syty-20Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan: amazon.com/dp/B0B61XSW1M?tag=syty-20________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to [email protected] Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a  5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.