Women, Money, and Freedom: The Conversation We Avoid | Ep. 60 | The Dare to Declare Podcast ft. Kendra Cooke

What if the thing holding your business back isn’t your time, your strategy, or your effort… but your relationship with money?In this episode, Debbi sits down with speaker, author, and business strategist Kendra Cooke for a candid conversation about financial literacy, mentorship, and the courage it takes to stop avoiding the conversations that truly move your life forward.Kendra shares her journey from entry-level receptionist at a Nashville brokerage to owning her own boutique firm and coaching professionals across the country. Along the way, she opens up about the moment she realized she didn’t have a time management issue at all, but a money issue, and how learning to face her finances head-on became one of the most freeing decisions of her career.Together, Debbi and Kendra talk about the power of being in the right rooms, choosing the right mentors, and surrounding yourself with people who elevate your standards. They also dive into Kendra’s recent TEDx experience, what it took to step outside her comfort zone as a seasoned speaker, and why doing hard things is still essential, even when you’re already successful.This conversation is both practical and personal, touching on the generational shifts around money, the importance of women understanding their finances, and the freedom that comes from being aware of where your money is going and what it’s building for your future.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why many women avoid their finances and how to change that- The surprising realization that changed Kendra’s business and life- How mentorship and accountability can accelerate your growth- What stepping onto a TEDx stage taught her about doing hard things- The importance of community, collaboration, and being in the right room- How to create intentional schedules that support both business and life- Why choosing a “word of the year” can shape your decisions and direction- And how understanding your money can ultimately lead to more freedomKendra also shares practical insights on tracking your finances, building sustainable business systems, and creating a safe space for women to talk openly about money without shame or fear.If you’ve ever felt unsure about your finances, overwhelmed by the numbers, or hesitant to ask questions, this episode will remind you that awareness is the first step toward change and that freedom often begins with one honest conversation.Because when you stop avoiding the conversation around money, you create space for clarity, confidence, and choice.🎥⁠ ⁠⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ 👉 ⁠Learn More About Kendra Cooke Here⁠ ⁠💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course⁠ 🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠