My Entrepreneur Money Story: When Success Didn’t Feel Like Success

Welcome to the very first episode of Tea Time with Erin, the podcast sharing real entrepreneurs’ money stories—the messy, beautiful, honest truth about healing your relationship with money while building a profitable business. If you’ve ever struggled with money mindset, financial stress, or the emotional side of entrepreneurship, this show is for you.In this opening episode, Erin shares her story: what was happening behind the scenes when everything looked “successful” on paper, but she was quietly falling apart. From postpartum overwhelm with twins, to the financial chaos of legal stress and debt, Erin opens up about the moment she realized she couldn’t keep powering through—and how one simple daily practice became the anchor that helped her regulate, breathe, and start making decisions from a steadier place.This episode sets the tone for the show: money mindset + mental health + entrepreneurship—with real conversations, real feelings, and practical insight (without the “6 figures in 6 minutes” hype).In This Episode, You’ll Hear:Why Erin created Tea Time with Erin (and what makes it different from typical business podcasts)The behind-the-scenes reality of “success” while feeling deeply overwhelmed and isolatedHow postpartum, stress, and a years-long lawsuit impacted Erin’s nervous system and money decisionsThe “one thing every day” practice that changed everything: a daily cup of tea as nervous system supportHow tea became a ritual, an anchor, and a gateway to reflection, prayer, and emotional processingWhat Erin learned from working with thousands of financial stories: almost everyone feels ashamed and aloneWhy financial strategy isn’t enough without emotional safety, support, and healingWhat you can expect going forward: solo episodes, entrepreneur interviews, real money stories, and “all the tea” (verbal and herbal)The core message of the show: healing your relationship with money and building a profitable business go hand in handKey TakeawaysIf your finances feel chaotic, it doesn’t mean you’re broken—it means you’re human.Your nervous system impacts your financial decision-making more than most business advice acknowledges.Small rituals create stability—and stability makes room for clearer choices, better money habits, and sustainable growth.You are not alone in your money story, and your “mess” is more common than you think.Connect with ErinLearn more about Erin’s work around money mindset, financial therapy, and building businesses that support your life.Erin’s WebsiteIG: @‌erinthemoneytherapistBook a free financial clarity call with ErinErin’s Tea for This EpisodeErin is sipping Hollow Bone Tea from Soothsayer Tea House during this episode.Keep the Conversation GoingIf this episode resonated with you, be sure to subscribe and share it with another entrepreneur who might need to hear it.New episodes of Tea Time with Erin drop every other Tuesday, where we share honest conversations about money, mental health, and entrepreneurship.Grab your drink of choice, take a deep breath, and join us for the next Tea Time.