I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce

Lisa Drennon
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Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision. Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence. Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you: Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again. Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable. Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids. Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom. This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money. Want to be a guest on I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce? Send Lisa Drennon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/podmatchcommemberlisadrennoncom Because it doesn’t matter how much you have—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

  1. Financial Rock Bottom Taught Him the Real Truth About Real Estate Risk with Chris Prefontaine

    4D AGO

    Financial Rock Bottom Taught Him the Real Truth About Real Estate Risk with Chris Prefontaine

    Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.  Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. If you’re ready to stop feeling financially unstable and start creating wealth with confidence, join The Smell of Money today: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about Can real estate actually help you rebuild wealth after divorce without putting everything at risk? In this episode of I Date Money, Lisa sits down with Chris Prefontaine, founder of Smart Real Estate Coach, to discuss how creative real estate investing can help entrepreneurs, divorced women, and aspiring investors create wealth without relying on traditional mortgages. Chris shares: How losing everything in 2008 changed his approach to moneyWhy true wealth has nothing to do with stuffHow creative financing reduces upfront cash requirementsReal examples of buying homes without traditional lendingOptions if you’re financially struggling with an existing mortgageHow to avoid costly real estate mistakesChapters00:00 Introduction 02:14 Chris’s 2008 collapse 05:39 True wealth redefined 07:01 Eliminating debt and rebuilding 09:16 Real estate fears for beginners 10:22 Creative financing explained 11:27 Entrepreneurs and buying homes 13:15 Help for distressed homeowners 15:02 Coaching and mentorship 16:05 Free listener resources 17:24 Closing thoughts ResourcesReceive Chris's gift to you: 3 PayDays Book: https://3paydaysbooks.com/lisa Visit him here: Smart Real Estate Coach: https://smartrealestatecoach.com Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?  Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    18 min

  2. MAY 10

    Messy Money

    Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Messy money does not mean you are failing. It means your money needs a simple system, not more shame. In this special Mother’s Day episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa Drennon talks about the money stress so many divorced and single moms quietly carry. From checking your account before swiping your card to moving money around just to cover bills, Lisa brings honesty, humor, and relief to the conversation around messy money. Lisa shares why personal and business money often get tangled together, why emotional spending happens, and how guilt can drive money decisions when you are trying to provide for your kids. She also explains why your nervous system matters when it comes to money and how awareness can help you rebuild confidence, stability, and control. You’ll learn: Why messy money does not make you a bad momHow guilt affects spending decisions after divorceWhy business owners must pay themselves a paycheckHow to use money buckets to create clarityWhy awareness creates financial powerOne simple action step to find money you may already have Timestamps: 00:00 Messy money and why money buckets matter 01:15 A Mother’s Day conversation most people avoid 02:24 The emotional load of money as a single or divorced mom 03:10 Why your thoughts drive your money actions 03:45 Paying yourself as a business owner 04:48 Lisa’s story of bankruptcy, shame, and debt 06:25 Why most money problems are not math problems 07:11 Nervous system safety and emotional money choices 08:00 The Money Multiplier System and fun money 09:35 One question to ask your bank account today 10:20 How awareness can redirect your spending 11:20 Encouragement for every mom rebuilding her money story Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    11 min
  3. The Missing Link Between Visibility, Confidence, & Making More Money with Kayley Hamilton

    MAY 5

    The Missing Link Between Visibility, Confidence, & Making More Money with Kayley Hamilton

    Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with PR expert Kayley Hamilton to break down how visibility, mindset, and strategic exposure directly impact your income, confidence, and long-term financial stability. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to grow your business after divorce, this conversation will help you understand what’s really missing and how to fix it. Kayley Hamilton is a two-time Emmy Award winner, former Hollywood reporter, and founder of UPLVL Agency, where she helps experts become recognized thought leaders through media exposure. What you’ll learn: Why stress and confusion around money directly impact your incomeThe real difference between PR and marketing and why it mattersHow visibility builds authority and attracts aligned clientsWhy mindset work is the foundation for financial growthHow to trust yourself with money and business decisionsWhen you’re actually ready for PR in your businessTimestamped Key Moments: 00:00 – Why stress impacts your bank account 02:15 – Leaving a stable career and facing financial uncertainty 07:00 – Trusting yourself when money feels unstable 09:20 – PR vs marketing explained simply 13:50 – What “enough money” really means 17:20 – When you’re ready to invest in visibility and PR 20:30 – The truth about haters and building a personal brand Connect with Kayley: https://www.uplvlagency.com/ https://www.facebook.com/uplvlagency https://www.instagram.com/kayleyhamilton_/ Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    25 min
  4. Divorce Secrets Lawyers Don’t Tell You with Diana Romanov

    APR 29

    Divorce Secrets Lawyers Don’t Tell You with Diana Romanov

    Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Most women don’t lose money in divorce because of the law, they lose it because they don’t know what to look for. In this episode of iDateMoney, we sit down with Diana Romanov to break down the real financial risks women face during divorce and how to protect yourself before, during, and after. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and gets into the strategies that actually impact your financial stability after divorce. This episode exposes the truth about prenups, hidden assets, and the financial blind spots that cost women thousands. What you’ll learn: Why prenups are about protection, not pessimismThe biggest mistake women make with international prenupsHow spousal support really works and what it could cost youThe fastest way to uncover hidden assetsSimple financial habits that protect you before divorce even happensWhy staying uninformed can cost more than leaving Key Moments: 00:00 – Why women lose money in divorce 00:20 – Show intro 01:00 – Meet Diana 02:00 – Negotiating a prenup at 24 03:00 – What prenups really do 06:00 – Why foreign prenups fail 08:00 – When prenups help most 11:00 – Why postnups rarely work 13:00 – Spousal support explained 16:00 – Hard truth about long marriages 18:00 – How to find hidden money 20:00 – Protecting yourself financially 23:00 – Filing in different states 25:00 – Fear vs financial reality 27:00 – Choosing freedom over money 29:00 – Final advice + CTA Connect with Diana on LinkedIn Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of iDate Money®! Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple, join today. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it that matters🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    29 min
  5. Simple Crypto Strategy With Niko Mercuris

    APR 27

    Simple Crypto Strategy With Niko Mercuris

    Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. In this episode, we sit down with Niko Mercuris, founder of Crypto Renegades, to break down one of the most talked-about and misunderstood wealth-building tools right now: crypto trading. If you’ve ever felt intimidated, skeptical, or unsure where to start, this conversation simplifies the noise and gives you a clearer path forward. We talk about the difference between investing and trading, how leverage works, and what it actually means to “grow” money faster without building another business from scratch. Niko shares how he rebuilt after losing $4 million in the 2008 crash and now teaches entrepreneurs how to use strategic trading to create additional income streams. Connect with Niko on Instagram What you’ll learn: The difference between holding crypto vs. trading itHow leverage works and why it can accelerate resultsWhat “risk management” actually looks like in real lifeWhy most people stay stuck financially and how to shift thatThe role crypto may play in future financial systemsSimple ways to start learning without risking everything Key Moments: 00:00 Welcome and episode setup 01:13 What the Crypto Wormhole Method means 03:00 Trading vs. holding explained simply 05:30 How leverage works using real-life examples 09:00 Risk management and protecting your money 12:00 Why education builds confidence with money 13:00 Best long-term crypto considerations 17:30 Timeline of crypto adoption and future shifts 21:00 Wealth building vs. staying stuck financially 25:00 How to get started and learn more Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    27 min

  6. APR 24

    The Simple Investing Plan No One Told You With Shari Rash

    Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. If you feel like you don’t have enough money to invest after divorce, this episode will show you exactly how to start building financial stability with what you already have. In this episode, Lisa sits down with Shari Rash, nationally recognized financial advisor, money mindset expert, and host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money. Together, they break down the biggest myths around investing, why traditional financial advice often fails women, and how to create a simple financial plan that actually works in real life. Shari specializes in helping single women build wealth with clarity and confidence, without overwhelm or complicated systems. Connect with Shari: Shari Rash's Website What you’ll learn: Why you don’t need a lot of money to start investingHow automation builds financial stability faster than willpowerThe truth behind “I can’t afford it” and what it really meansHow to align your spending with your valuesA simple framework to organize your money without overwhelmHow to start saving for retirement even if you’re starting late Timestamped key moments: 00:00 Why women feel rejected by financial advisors 03:30 The truth about starting to invest with small amounts 06:00 Breaking the “I can’t afford it” mindset 10:30 Aligning spending with your values 13:00 Roth vs traditional investing explained simply 15:00 The 50-30-20 spending strategy 19:00 Emotional spending and money awareness 22:00 Building confidence through simple money habits Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    27 min
  7. Fix Your Money Mindset with Heather Boers

    APR 21

    Fix Your Money Mindset with Heather Boers

    Join The Smell of Money to rebuild financial stability after divorce, fix your money mindset, and create a simple financial plan that actually works. How to rebuild financial stability after divorce without feeling restricted or broke starts with breaking the save and splurge cycle and finally creating a simple money system that works. In this episode, we sit down with Heather Boers, founder of Wilder Profits and the Directory on Skool, to talk about the real patterns keeping women stuck in financial instability. From saving everything and then overspending out of frustration, to avoiding money altogether, this conversation uncovers the emotional and practical shifts needed to build true wealth. Heather shares her journey from financial avoidance to awareness, how she stopped ignoring her numbers, and how simple systems helped her finally feel in control of her money. We also dive into entrepreneurship, shiny object syndrome, and how to find the right platform that actually supports your income and energy. Heather Boers is the founder of Wilder Profits and the Directory on Skool, helping entrepreneurs collaborate, gain visibility, and grow income through community. Connect here: The Directory What you’ll learn: Why making more money does not solve financial instabilityThe dangerous save and splurge cycle and how to break itHow money avoidance keeps you stuck in debt and confusionSimple ways to start tracking money without overwhelmWhy visibility and collaboration can increase incomeHow to find a business model that actually aligns with youTimestamped Key Moments: 00:00 Why making more money doesn’t mean you keep more 02:00 The save and splurge cycle explained 05:00 Money avoidance and not tracking spending 08:00 Feeling restrictive vs creating balance with money 10:30 The power of awareness and celebrating income 13:00 Shiny object syndrome in entrepreneurship 17:00 Finding your platform and aligned income strategy 22:00 Building visibility and collaboration for income growth 25:00 How the Directory creates opportunities and cash flow Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce? Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple. Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily That’s exactly why I created the Wealth Accelerator.

    26 min

  8. APR 16

    Conscious Wealth Strategies With Sylvia Solit

    Join The Smell of Money community and start rebuilding your financial confidence today. If you’ve been wondering how to rebuild your finances after divorce, feel confident investing, or finally understand how money works, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we break down money mindset, financial literacy, and simple investing strategies that help you move from confusion to clarity. You’ll learn how to start small, think long term, and make aligned financial decisions that actually support your future. This is about more than money. It’s about confidence, stability, and finally trusting yourself again. What we cover: • Rewriting your money story • How to learn investing without overwhelm • Why saving is non negotiable • Investing with small amounts • Conscious decision making with money • Building wealth later in life Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Money story and early beliefs 06:00 Learning investing basics 10:00 Saving and financial habits 13:00 Conscious wealth decisions 15:00 Market uncertainty and investing 18:00 Starting late with money 20:00 Action steps Ready to stop feeling broke, guilty, and overwhelmed about money, even after divorce?  Inside The Smell of Money, you’ll get the tools to rebuild financial stability, master your money mindset, and create a financial plan that finally feels simple.  Whether you’re looking for smart investment strategies, clarity with your budget, or even how to start investing with just $100, this is where you’ll find the confidence and stability you’ve been craving. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸 Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    23 min
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Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision. Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence. Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you: Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again. Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable. Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids. Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom. This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money. Want to be a guest on I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce? Send Lisa Drennon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/podmatchcommemberlisadrennoncom Because it doesn’t matter how much you have—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

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