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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2025 · 31 MIN

Intentional Spending: The Budget Besties’ Guide to Financial Freedom with Shana and Vanessa

from What Are You Made Of? · host Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes special guests Shana and Vanessa, also known as the Budget Besties. These two dynamic women share their journey of financial transformation and empowerment. Shana and Vanessa recount how their friendship began when their sons were toddlers and grew into a partnership dedicated to helping others take control of their finances. Inspired by Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover, they embraced a lifestyle of intentional spending, leading to significant milestones like becoming mortgage- and debt-free by age 31. The Budget Besties discuss how they now work with individuals and families who make good money but often have nothing to show for it due to lifestyle creep and unintentional spending. They emphasize that financial success isn’t about how much you earn but about being deliberate with your resources. Sharing client stories, they illustrate how anyone can align their finances with their values and goals, whether they’re downsizing voluntarily or navigating unexpected challenges like job loss or major life transitions. Shana and Vanessa passionately advocate for what they call being “bougie on a budget,” showing how it’s possible to live a fulfilling life, enjoy luxuries, and meet financial goals like saving, investing, and paying off debt—all within a sustainable budget. Through humor and practical advice, they inspire listeners to step back, evaluate their spending, and make intentional choices that lead to a more balanced and content lifestyle. Website-https://budgetbesties.com/ Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.facebook.com/MyBudgetBesties https://www.instagram.com/mybudgetbesties

Mike "C-Roc" welcomes special guests Shana and Vanessa, also known as the Budget Besties. These two dynamic women share their journey of financial transformation and empowerment. Shana and Vanessa recount how their friendship began when their sons were toddlers and grew into a partnership dedicated to helping others take control of their finances. Inspired by Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover, they embraced a lifestyle of intentional spending, leading to significant milestones like becoming mortgage- and debt-free by age 31. The Budget Besties discuss how they now work with individuals and families who make good money but often have nothing to show for it due to lifestyle creep and unintentional spending. They emphasize that financial success isn’t about how much you earn but about being deliberate with your resources. Sharing client stories, they illustrate how anyone can align their finances with their values and goals, whether they’re downsizing voluntarily or navigating unexpected challenges like job loss or major life transitions. Shana and Vanessa passionately advocate for what they call being “bougie on a budget,” showing how it’s possible to live a fulfilling life, enjoy luxuries, and meet financial goals like saving, investing, and paying off debt—all within a sustainable budget. Through humor and practical advice, they inspire listeners to step back, evaluate their spending, and make intentional choices that lead to a more balanced and content lifestyle. Website-https://budgetbesties.com/ Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.facebook.com/MyBudgetBesties https://www.instagram.com/mybudgetbesties

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