SE01EP19 - How Shifting Your Money Mindset Attracts Abundance | with Carla D. Tillery

In this insightful episode of The Empowered Money Girl, host Josette sits down with Carla D. Tillery to discuss the vital importance of financial literacy, money management, and the powerful family lessons that shape how we view and handle money.Carla opens up about her personal journey — from learning the value of a dollar at a young age to making empowered financial decisions as an adult. Together, Josette and Carla explore why financial education is often missing in schools and how parents, mentors, and personal experiences can fill that critical gap.🎙️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why financial literacy should be a cornerstone of educationHow family lessons influence lifelong financial habitsThe importance of teaching kids that money is limited — and valuableWhy money management skills must be intentionally developedHow financial independence empowers personal choice and freedomThe role of hardships in shaping smarter financial practices💡 “It’s such a critical skill. Money doesn’t grow on trees. I like my money, and I like to do things.” — Carla D. Tillery✨ Key Takeaways:Financial literacy isn’t just about numbers — it’s about confidence, awareness, and control. When we understand the value of money and learn from our experiences, we empower ourselves and future generations to make wiser financial choices.I hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast teamVisit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl#FinancialConfidence #WomenEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #Insurance #FinancialIndependence #BusinessGrowth #theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccessThe Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.