The Best Recipe for Financial Freedom: Cooking and Budgeting with Lashawna Moxley

Tell Natalie what you love about this episode, text here!In this episode of "Nickels and Dimes: Finding Financial Freedom," host Natalie Kime welcomes Lashawna Moxley, a financial professional and personal chef. Lashawna shares her inspiring journey of overcoming financial hardship after the 2008 housing market crash, which left her and her husband homeless. Starting over at 52, she combines her culinary skills with financial literacy to help families save money. The episode delves into budgeting, meal planning, and the importance of financial education. Lashawna's story emphasizes that it's never too late to rebuild and achieve financial stability, offering practical tips and encouragement to listeners.Importance of financial education and literacyPersonal journey of overcoming financial hardship after the 2008 housing market crashExperience of wrongful foreclosure and homelessnessStarting over at age 52 and the challenges associated with itPractical advice on budgeting and smart spendingMeal planning and its impact on reducing food waste and expensesEncouragement to cook at home as a means to save moneyPortion control and mindful eating to promote health and financial savingsThe influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on cooking habits and financial managementVision for community engagement through cooking and financial literacy initiativesThank you for listening to Chat With Nat: Caregiving, Money & Real Life Solutions. This podcast is your trusted guide for caregiving strategies, caregiver support, long-distance caregiving tips, financial planning for families, and managing caregiver burnout. Each week, we provide actionable advice, expert interviews, real caregiver stories, and practical tools to help you navigate caregiving challenges, protect your finances, and care with confidence.Whether you’re caring for aging parents, managing adult children with special needs, or balancing caregiving with work, Chat With Nat is here to help you care smarter, avoid burnout, and feel supported every step of the way.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode about caregiver tips, dementia care, financial guidance for caregivers, and emotional support for those caring for loved ones. Join our community and get access to caregiving resources, practical tools, and expert advice to make your caregiving journey easier.Get my FREE Financial Check-up Guide Connect with me on:FacebookInstagramLinkedInThe content shared on this podcast is meant to ...