I Date Money: Own Your Money • Build Cash Flow • Multiply Wealth

Lisa Drennon

Multi-passionate female entrepreneurs who've built real income and assets but still feel scattered with money need the Money Multiplier System™ to organize cash flow, pay themselves consistently, and turn income into lasting wealth, not another budget. Welcome to iDateMoney®️ with Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator, author, and founder of the iDateMoney® brand. If you're running multiple income streams, own assets, and work hard for your money but can't see where it's actually going or make confident financial decisions, this podcast is for you. Here, we skip the generic budgeting advice and dive into: ✓ The ABCs of Wealth framework (Activate • Build • Cash Flow) ✓ The Money Multiplier System™ for organizing personal money ✓ The Calm Cash Flow Strategy that pays you consistently ✓ Practical tools to eliminate hidden money leaks and build lasting wealth Each episode teaches you how to OWN Your Money with the confidence and clarity you deserve. Your money challenge isn't about earning more. It's about having a system you trust. Get ready to multiply your wealth; because it doesn't matter how much money you have-it's what you do with it.🗝️🌬️💖💰

  1. Why Frugal Thinking Keeps Smart Women Stuck Financially with Pat Hankin

    1d ago

    Why Frugal Thinking Keeps Smart Women Stuck Financially with Pat Hankin

    Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community.  Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about If you've ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or stuck financially as a single parent, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Lisa Drennon interviews Pat Hankin, author of The Field Guide for Single Parents, about practical ways to rebuild finances after divorce, create financial stability, and stop feeling guilty every time you spend money. You'll discover how to evaluate spending decisions differently, why budgeting doesn't have to feel restrictive, and how to create meaningful experiences for your children without overspending. In This Episode✔ How to rebuild finances after divorce ✔ Financial stability strategies for single parents ✔ The true value of your time ✔ How to stop feeling guilty about spending money ✔ Simple financial planning tips for busy moms ✔ Ways to create family memories without breaking the budget Chapters00:00 Introduction 03:35 Pat's single parent journey 05:20 Financial realities of raising children 07:00 Debt, borrowing, and credit scores 11:20 Understanding your spending 13:20 The three biggest financial decisions 15:00 Affordable family travel ideas 17:30 Money mindset shifts that change everything 20:45 The value of your time 24:00 Entrepreneur burnout and delegation 29:00 Child support versus financial independence 33:00 Free resources every parent should know about ResourcesPat Hankin Website: pathankin.com 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

    35 min
  2. Selling From Service, Not Scarcity Sales coach Liz Lemarchand

    3d ago

    Selling From Service, Not Scarcity Sales coach Liz Lemarchand

    Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about](https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about) --- This Week on I Date Money: Selling From Service, Not Scarcity Sales coach Liz Lemarchand joins Lisa Drennon to break down why so many women entrepreneurs feel "icky" about selling and how to flip that feeling into confidence, alignment, and consistent cash flow. With 25 years in sales and marketing, Liz shares how she went from hating telemarketing as a teenager to teaching women how to sell in a way that actually feels good. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why your nervous system treats a sales conversation like a tiger you need to fight or run from and how to calm that response down - The inherited money stories that keep you stuck, underpricing, or avoiding sales altogether (and how to start rewriting them) - The one shift that changes everything: turning sales from "pushing a product" into "being of service" - Why getting specific about who you serve even when it feels scary is what actually gets you paid - The truth about pricing: it's not about copying what everyone else charges, it's about pricing to the value of the transformation you provide - Why "scarcity mindset" sales tactics backfire, and what compassionate, direct communication looks like instead Connect with Liz: Join her Skool community, Money and Growth for Women, and grab her free course, Selling for Women Who Hate Sales: https://www.skool.com/money-growth-for-women-2353/about?ref=96c634a120914b7b90466c17b957e4f2 --- 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

    28 min
  3. How to Start Investing in Real Estate With Confidence with Jay Patel

    Jun 4

    How to Start Investing in Real Estate With Confidence with Jay Patel

    Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community.  Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about Want financial stability after divorce without confusing investment strategies or risky money decisions? This episode breaks down how real estate investing can create steady income, long-term security, and confidence with money even if you’re starting from scratch. In this episode of iDateMoney®, Lisa sits down with global real estate investor Jay Patel to talk about practical investing strategies for women who want predictable income, long-term wealth, and financial freedom without overwhelm. Jay shares how he rebuilt after losing millions during the 2001 market crash and why real estate became the foundation for lasting financial security. From assisted living investments to flipping properties and creating passive income through real estate funds, this conversation gives you simple, real-world insight into how investing can help you rebuild your finances after divorce and create stability for your future. Jay Patel is a global real estate investor and founder of PropTex with more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate, property technology, rehabs, and investment funds. Connect with him here: https://proptex.com/ 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

    32 min
  4. Why Smart Women Still Feel Broke With Suzanne Leydecker

    Jun 2

    Why Smart Women Still Feel Broke With Suzanne Leydecker

    Find $500–$2,000 in hidden money leaks, organize your cash flow, and create a money system that actually works with the Money Hunt found inside the Smell of Money Community. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about Your money struggle isn’t physical — it’s emotional. Change the emotion, and the money follows. 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Your money mindset may be the very thing blocking the financial stability you’ve been working so hard to create. In this powerful conversation, Lisa sits down with Suzanne Leydecker, author of A Woman on Top, to unpack the emotional side of wealth building, relationship patterns, boundaries, and why financial success starts long before your bank balance changes. If you’ve ever found yourself overgiving in relationships, rescuing others financially, or wondering why money keeps slipping through your fingers despite earning well, this episode will hit home. Suzanne shares her deeply personal journey from inheriting wealth to realizing that money itself was never the issue. Emotional maturity, boundaries, self-worth, and financial responsibility were the true lessons. This conversation is a reminder that building wealth is not just about spreadsheets. It’s about identity, self-trust, and the relationship you have with yourself. Connect with Suzanne here: https://suzanneleydecker.com/ In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why making more money does not solve emotional money patternsHow self-worth impacts net worthWhy overgiving destroys wealthThe emotional cost of people pleasingHealthy financial boundaries with children and partnersWhy lottery thinking keeps women financially stuckThe importance of weekly money dates and financial organizationHow emotional maturity creates lasting wealthTimestamped Key Moments:00:02 Why YOU may be blocking your income 01:30 Suzanne’s story and why she wrote her memoir 04:20 Why money is more taboo than sex 06:20 Overgiving, rescuing men, and emotional money leaks 08:15 Falling in love with potential instead of reality 10:50 Suzanne’s four pillars of responsibility 12:00 The boundary lesson that changed everything 14:30 Why weekly bookkeeping builds confidence 16:20 Setting healthy financial boundaries with kids 19:15 Why winning the lottery won’t solve your problems 20:15 Self-worth determines financial outcomes 22:20 Where to connect with Suzanne 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
  5. Turn a Setback Into a New Income Stream with Michelle Gagnier

    May 28

    Turn a Setback Into a New Income Stream with Michelle Gagnier

    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. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about What starts as a financial disaster can become the beginning of a brand-new income stream when you have the right money mindset and systems in place. In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with Michelle Gagnier to talk about what happened when hurricane-related home damage, denied insurance claims, and financial stress forced Michelle to think differently. What began as an overwhelming mold issue in her home turned into an unexpected business opportunity helping homeowners and contractors navigate insurance claim systems. This conversation is a real reminder that financial stability is not about avoiding every crisis. It is about having simple systems, emergency planning, and the resilience to pivot when life throws something unexpected your way. Michelle Gagnier is the founder of Claim Track HQ, where she helps mold inspectors and restoration contractors manage insurance claims and admin support. Connect with Michelle: https://primrosebusinesssolutions.online/ In this episode, you’ll learn:How financial emergencies reveal weaknesses in your money systemsWhy emergency funds matter, even if you start with just $100 a monthCommon homeowner insurance mistakes that can cost you thousandsWhat to check before filing a property insurance claimHidden costs real estate investors should watch forHow to turn an unexpected setback into a new income opportunityWhy networking can accelerate business growth faster than going aloneHow stress impacts both your finances and your healthTimestamped Key Moments00:00 Turning financial disaster into opportunity 01:34 Why entrepreneurs need money systems, not just income 03:53 Michelle’s denied insurance claim story 04:59 The financial pressure of surviving without savings 06:13 Stress, health setbacks, and entrepreneurship 07:51 How a mold inspection became a new business opportunity 08:42 Emergency fund lessons every homeowner needs 10:24 Real estate investing red flags to watch for 11:51 Starting an emergency fund with small steps 12:58 Building a claims support business 14:17 Best financial advice: invest wisely in business growth 15:13 How networking through BNI created opportunities 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

    19 min
  6. How to Pay Off Debt Faster and Build Wealth Without More Stress with Dr Bob Levine, PHD

    May 26

    How to Pay Off Debt Faster and Build Wealth Without More Stress with Dr Bob Levine, PHD

    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. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about If financial stress is keeping you stuck, overwhelmed, and physically exhausted, this episode will show you how to start creating financial freedom faster. In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with Dr. Bob Levine, brain researcher, holistic health clinician, and debt elimination specialist, to talk about the direct connection between financial stress, physical health, and wealth building. If you’ve ever felt like your money stress is showing up as migraines, anxiety, exhaustion, or relationship tension, this conversation explains why. Dr. Bob shares how unresolved debt creates chronic stress in the brain and body, why most people unknowingly waste thousands in interest payments, and how strategic debt payoff can create faster financial freedom. This conversation is especially important for divorced moms and women rebuilding financial stability who feel like they are working constantly but not getting ahead. Claim your free financial analysis: http://drboblevine.com/Idatemoney What you’ll learn:How financial stress impacts your brain and bodyWhy debt keeps women emotionally and physically overwhelmedHow thought patterns shape your money behaviorWhat “instant thought shifting” means for financial confidenceWhy paying minimum debt payments keeps you stuckHow strategic debt elimination can accelerate wealth buildingWhy financial freedom requires action, not just intentionHow to create less money stress and more financial clarityTimestamped key moments:00:01 Why financial stress affects your health 01:28 Dr. Bob’s background in brain research and wellness 04:15 Financial distress as a major hidden stressor 06:28 How thoughts influence money behavior and action 08:25 Debt elimination strategies explained 15:26 Dr. Bob’s personal debt freedom journey 17:50 Why staying debt-free requires changing your money psychology 21:04 Why it’s never too late to build wealth 23:56 The psychology behind “I can’t afford it” 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

    26 min
  7. How Simpler Offers Create Financial Stability for Women Entrepreneurs with Cailen Ascher

    May 21

    How Simpler Offers Create Financial Stability for Women Entrepreneurs with Cailen Ascher

    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. Join the community today and begin your Money Awareness Challenge: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about How to build a scalable business without burnout starts with simplifying your offers, calming your nervous system, and trusting yourself to lead differently. In this episode of iDateMoney, Lisa sits down with business mentor Cailen Ascher to unpack what it really takes to grow a sustainable business without hustling yourself into exhaustion. If you’ve been creating offer after offer, chasing the next strategy, or feeling like success always lives in the next course, this conversation is your reminder that simplicity scales. Cailen shares how she transitioned from overwhelmed solopreneur to building a half-million-dollar coaching business with one signature offer, why nervous system regulation matters in entrepreneurship, and how to know when it’s time to hire support instead of doing everything yourself. Connect with Cailen: Instagram: @cailin.asher Website: cailinasher.com Substack: The Self-Led Woman What you’ll learn:Why too many offers keep you stuck and exhaustedHow to identify the one offer your audience actually wantsThe internal identity shift required to grow your businessWhy money mindset and nervous system regulation affect incomeWhen to hire support instead of doing everything yourselfHow to transition from 1:1 coaching to group coaching without panicWhy simplicity creates better ROI than complexityHow self-care directly impacts your business growthTimestamped key moments:00:01 Why women fear making the wrong money decisions 01:27 Cailen’s pre-success hustle phase 04:25 How listening to clients revealed the right signature offer 06:17 Hiring support without building a massive team 08:49 Nervous system regulation and sustainable entrepreneurship 12:04 Why self-care is not selfish for mompreneurs 14:37 Transitioning from private coaching to group programs 17:36 How to connect with Cailen 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

    19 min
  8. Stop Letting Fear Keep You in Bad Relationships with Merideth Thompson

    May 19

    Stop Letting Fear Keep You in Bad Relationships with Merideth Thompson

    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. Join here: https://www.skool.com/the-smell-of-money/about If you’ve ever stayed in a relationship because you were afraid of the financial consequences, this episode is for you. In this honest and empowering conversation, Lisa sits down with relationship coach, negotiation professor, and work-life researcher Merideth Thompson to unpack the emotional connection between unhealthy relationships, financial instability, nervous system regulation, and rebuilding confidence after divorce. Merideth shares her deeply personal story of making the money in her marriage but having zero control over it, what happened after divorce when she had to learn to trust herself financially for the first time at 43, and why clarity is the key to escaping indecision. This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been stuck asking yourself: Can I afford to leave? What if I fail? How do I trust myself with money again? About Merideth Thompson: A relationship coach, negotiation professor, and researcher helping people gain relationship clarity using science-backed tools. Connect with her here: https://www.mypartnerlab.co/ In this episode, you’ll learn:Why financial stability begins in your nervous systemHow unhealthy relationships destroy money confidenceThe hidden cost of staying stuck in indecisionHow divorce can become the beginning of financial empowermentWhy self-trust matters more than budgeting in the beginningHow childhood money trauma shapes adult financial behaviorSigns you may be staying in a relationship for financial fearPractical ways to calm your nervous system so you can make empowered decisionsTimestamped Key Moments00:01 Lisa’s debt payoff resource + mortgage freedom conversation 02:40 Meredith’s divorce story and losing financial control 04:05 Learning financial confidence after divorce 05:20 Financial stability starts in the nervous system 07:35 Tools Meredith used to regulate stress and rebuild confidence 09:45 Childhood money trauma and scarcity conditioning 14:57 Why Meredith became a relationship coach 17:45 Staying in unhealthy relationships because of financial fear 18:10 The moment she knew it was time to leave 19:40 Gaslighting, broken self-trust, and emotional recovery 22:08 Meredith’s stay-or-go relationship clarity tools Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! Loved what you heard? Give us a five-star review and share the episode. Remember, it doesn't matter how much money you make; it's what you do with it 🗝️🌬️💖💸 Intro/Outro music "IDM" by Christa Lily

    22 min
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Multi-passionate female entrepreneurs who've built real income and assets but still feel scattered with money need the Money Multiplier System™ to organize cash flow, pay themselves consistently, and turn income into lasting wealth, not another budget. Welcome to iDateMoney®️ with Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator, author, and founder of the iDateMoney® brand. If you're running multiple income streams, own assets, and work hard for your money but can't see where it's actually going or make confident financial decisions, this podcast is for you. Here, we skip the generic budgeting advice and dive into: ✓ The ABCs of Wealth framework (Activate • Build • Cash Flow) ✓ The Money Multiplier System™ for organizing personal money ✓ The Calm Cash Flow Strategy that pays you consistently ✓ Practical tools to eliminate hidden money leaks and build lasting wealth Each episode teaches you how to OWN Your Money with the confidence and clarity you deserve. Your money challenge isn't about earning more. It's about having a system you trust. Get ready to multiply your wealth; because it doesn't matter how much money you have-it's what you do with it.🗝️🌬️💖💰

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