Starting Over With $0: How Amanda Rebuilt Her Life and Budget After Divorce | 521 episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 30 MIN

Starting Over With $0: How Amanda Rebuilt Her Life and Budget After Divorce | 521

from Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans

Curious? Watch Our Money Makeover Bootcamp!Ready? Buy Our Simplified Budget System Now!In today’s episode, we're sitting down with Amanda — a rockstar, graduated client who proves that hitting the reset button doesn't mean starting over empty-handed. Amanda’s story is real, raw, and SO relatable for any of us navigating a financial rebuild, especially after a major life change.She came to coaching newly single, with $0 in her bank account, two kids to support, and the determination to not mess this up. Fast-forward to today: Amanda is not only financially stable, but she’s fully funding her life, bought a house, built savings buckets, is two months ahead in her business, and is teaching her kids real money skills. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼In this episode, we chat about:What prompted Amanda to seek financial coachingHow she strategically used her divorce settlement to reset her financesThe mindset shifts around debt, spending, and credit cardsHow she ditched the stress and embraced budgeting simplicityWhy separating accounts made everything easier (yes, even with more accounts!)Setting up her kids with money management systems earlyBusiness owner lessons: paying yourself properly and setting monthly income goalsAmanda reminds us that it’s not about being perfect — it’s about being intentional, asking for help, and learning how to be your own bank. Whether you’re starting fresh or just need a reboot, her story is proof that we can take control, live well, and still get our nails done. 💅🏽😉Let’s Take Our Relationship To The Next Level:1️⃣ Facebook Group ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Be on the Podcast ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/livecall3️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coachingThis podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not personal financial, legal, or tax advice.This description may contain affiliate links, meaning we may get a commission at no cost to you if you click & purchase.Click here to view our privacy policy.

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