Are You a Financial Martyr?

A friend of mine, who happens to be a successful, self-employed business owner, was the victim of financial fraud. Not from a stranger, but from someone he knew very well. When his daughter suddenly requested more money for college expenses, he suggested a later time to discuss her request. However, his daughter’s mother – his ex-wife – had a more immediate solution to his daughter’s cash flow needs. After all, she knew her ex’s social security number and could imitate his signature. When my friend discovered what had happened, he did not lay down like a doormat as the ex had hoped. He took legal action. It was complicated (for everyone), embarrassing (for her), and frankly, the only self-respecting option he had. More than happy to discuss and provide for his childrens’ real needs, he was not about to be taken to the bank in such an underhanded way. He stood up for himself, and righted the wrong, removing the item from his financial record, and placing the responsibility with the person who had signed the fraudulent loan papers. Shortly after hearing this story, I met someone else, a middle-aged woman. She was exhausted, working three jobs.

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The Sisters of Sizzle Serve Up Wealth for Women

(I’ll bet you can’t say THAT three times fast….) What a great month this has been, I’ve been asked to partner with Rachelle, then Robin, and now… The Sisters of Sizzle Talk Radio Show! If you’re not yet familiar with the Sisters or what they’re cooking up in March, well, let me tell you all about it, because they have five shows dedicated to Women and Their Money.

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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Fortune (a teleseminar)

What’s the real cause of financial stress and what can you do about it? Why don’t affirmations and the “Law of Attraction” always work? What are the two kinds of wealth, and why you only want ONE of them for a happy life? Join my new friend Robin Stephens and me for a teleclass on March 2nd and we’ll answer those questions and more! Robin has invited me to launch

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Common Misconceptions Women Have About Money and Prosperity (an interview excerpt)

I am delighted to say that I’ve said “Yes” to being a “Soulcare Provider” for Rachelle Mee Chapman’s Flock…“a nesting place for restless souls.” Rachelle’s eclectic background, theological education, creative bent, and talent for integrating diverse ideas and practices have made her internationally known as “the Urban Abbess.” Flock is an innovative website that offers spiritual direction and soul-nurturing advice to a growing online community of women (so far) who are discovering their unique spiritual paths. I’m part of a team of coaches, counselors and experts, and delighted to be the “financial healer” in the mix. Rachelle interviewed me for her Magpie-Girl blog, asking “What are the common misconceptions women have about money and prosperity?” Click here to read my answer at Magpie-Girl….

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