The Erin Davis Show

Erin Davis

Welcome to the Erin Davis Show where we talk all things Money, Mindset and Confidence. As an experienced accountant with over 30 years of experience, I've helped hundreds of businesses manage millions of dollars, achieving financial strength and clarity. I'm here to empower women to take control of their money through my tailored financial wellness programs, one-on-one coaching and strategic guidance. I know that when a woman is financially independent, the invisible mental load she carries is lifted so she can walk taller, smile more and thrive in her work and play. I believe that improving a woman's financial literacy allows her to take back control. I also know that mindset and confidence are key to creating a business and life which feels expansive, abundant and in flow. My approach integrates practical money management with emotional and mental well-being, ensuring a holistic transformation. I love collaborating and connection is the most important thing for me. I'm a beach lover and trail runner who enjoys running in the rain, jumping in puddles and reconnecting with nature. I'm a mum of 3 beautiful teenagers and a very lucky wife. I've navigated motherhood and career which has taught me to be flexible, adaptable and most importantly, the way I feel about myself is the key to everything.

  1. 66. Why Smart Women Still Feel Behind at Tax Time (And What to Do Before 30 June)

    MAR 31

    66. Why Smart Women Still Feel Behind at Tax Time (And What to Do Before 30 June)

    ❤️💰Tax Planning Retreat  CLICK HERE If you're a successful woman business owner who's been holding it all together for years, but EOFY still makes your stomach turn, this day is for you! You're making money, but don't feel on top of your numbers. You avoid your reports, you're not sure what to set aside for tax and you're tired of bracing for bad news.  Yes, you’ll get practical tax strategies. But the real win is knowing exactly where you stand before EOFY, with a plan you can actually follow.  ❤️💰 Get Good With Money - Join the FREE Rich Girl's Money Reset CLICK HERE Next LIVE round starts soon Are you heading towards end of financial year with the usual tax anxiety sitting in the background? In this episode, Erin Davis, grounded rich girl coach and accountant, unpacks why most women in business do not actually have a tax problem - they have a visibility problem. If you've been avoiding your numbers, hoping it all works out, or feeling like there is never enough cash left at the end of the week, this conversation will shift the way you think about tax planning, cash flow, profit and financial control. Erin shares why clarity creates calm, how to estimate your tax position before 30 June and what it takes to stop the money leaks and start making confident decisions.  Key Points 👀 In this episode, Erin covers: ✅ Why tax stress is usually caused by lack of clarity, not lack of intelligence ✅ How visibility over profit, cash flow and tax changes everything ✅ Why waiting until after 30 June removes your power to plan ✅ How to spot money leaks and make better financial decisions ✅ Why women in business need a sustainable money plan, not a reactive one ✅ What to review now so you can feel calm and in control at EOFY ✅ How Erin’s Tax Planning Retreat helps women create a legal, practical EOFY plan Timestamps 00:00 Welcome + why tax feels heavy from March onwards 01:05 You don’t have a tax problem, you have a visibility problem 02:20 Why successful women still feel behind with money and tax 04:10 Tax planning, retirement and making your money work harder 06:15 Reviewing the last nine months before 30 June 07:45 Why clarity reduces anxiety and helps you make better decisions 09:10 Estimating profit and tax using real numbers, not guesswork 10:35 Finding money leaks and improving cash flow 12:05 Profit on paper vs actual cash in the bank 13:20 Why you do not need to be a numbers person to take control 14:25 Inside Erin’s Tax Planning Retreat and what happens on the day 16:10 What you walk away with: clarity, calm and an EOFY plan 17:25 Why you can’t outsource financial ownership 18:40 Creating a sustainable money plan instead of the yo-yo cycle 19:50 Final reminder: EOFY is coming, so take control now 20:35 Retreat invitation, subscribe and closing message Next Steps + Resources Subscribe + Review Subscribe to The Erin Davis Show and leave a review so more women find this episode. Join the Tax Planning Retreat: 24 April 2026 in Newcastle NSW. Save your seat via the link here Tax Planning Retreat  Join the Free Reset Rich Girl Money Reset (free, monthly): add your name via the expression of interest link in the show notes. Share & Tag Share this episode and tag Erin on Instagram: @erindavismoney Show Notes Hub Full episode links + resources: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast Work With Erin Davis If you're earning well but still feel stressed, scattered, or behind with money, Erin helps you build a calm, clear money system that actually supports your life - without spreadsheets, shame, or overwhelm.  Start with the Rich Girl's Money Reset challenge for a fast structured reset: CLICK HERE  Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erindavismoney  Website + show notes: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast

    21 min
  2. 65. Nervous System Regulation: The Hidden Money Hack With Naomi Galliano

    MAR 17

    65. Nervous System Regulation: The Hidden Money Hack With Naomi Galliano

    ❤️💰Tax Planning Retreat  CLICK HERE If you're a successful woman business owner who's been holding it all together for years, but EOFY still makes your stomach turn, this day is for you! You're making money, but don't feel on top of your numbers. You avoid your reports, you're not sure what to set aside for tax and you're tired of bracing for bad news.  Yes, you’ll get practical tax strategies. But the real win is knowing exactly where you stand before EOFY, with a plan you can actually follow.  ❤️💰 Get Good With Money - Join the FREE Rich Girl's Money Reset CLICK HERE Next LIVE round starts soon What if burnout is not just exhaustion but your nervous system asking for safety? In this episode, Erin Davis talks with trauma-informed coach Naomi Galliano to unpack nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, childhood trauma and how unresolved patterns can affect self-worth, relationships and even money. Naomi shares how ambitious mothers can break free from negative self-talk, emotional overwhelm and unworthiness by healing the trauma stored in the nervous system. Erin and Naomi also explore why trauma is not always the big obvious events, how burnout can show up quietly and why healing your inner world changes the way you show up in business, motherhood and wealth. Key Points 👀 In this episode, Erin covers: ✅ What burnout can actually look like beyond everyday exhaustion, including brain fog, emptiness, loss of passion and adrenal insufficiency. ✅ Why nervous system regulation is not about feeling calm all the time, but balancing growth, stress and recovery. ✅ The difference between big T trauma and little T trauma and how both can shape adult behaviour, self-worth, and decision-making. ✅ How childhood experiences can influence the way women relate to rest, success, money, receiving and safety. ✅ Naomi’s three-step approach of awareness, attunement and action to help women release old patterns and create new evidence of safety. ✅ Why healing trauma supports better money decisions, clearer action and a more grounded, aligned life. Show Notes Burnout is thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean when your body starts saying no? In this episode, Erin is joined by Naomi Galliano, a trauma-informed coach who helps ambitious mothers heal deep nervous system patterns connected to negative self-talk, emotional overwhelm and unworthiness. Naomi shares her own story of burnout, including the brain fog, exhaustion, flatness, and loss of inspiration that left her unable to show up in the way she once had. She explains how her recovery led her into deeper trauma work and a new understanding of what was really happening beneath the surface. Together, Erin and Naomi explore what nervous system regulation really means. Rather than aiming to feel regulated all the time, Naomi explains that the goal is to create more balance between stress, growth, spaciousness and recovery. This is especially important for women in business, where constant pressure, over-functioning and people-pleasing can quietly drive burnout. A powerful part of the conversation focuses on trauma. Naomi breaks down the difference between big T trauma and little t trauma, showing how even seemingly ordinary childhood experiences like emotional invalidation, needing to earn love, or growing up too fast can leave lasting nervous system imprints. These patterns can later show up as procrastination, self-sabotage, difficulty receiving, fear of slowing down, or not feeling safe to have more money and success. Naomi also shares her healing framework, including awareness, attunement, and taking action. She explains that inner work matters, but real rewiring happens when women also follow it up with new behaviour, creating a corrective emotional experience that teaches the body it is safe to move forward. This episode is a powerful listen for women who are ready to understand themselves more deeply, regulate their nervous system with compassion, and create success from a place of safety instead of survival. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro to Naomi Galliano and what this conversation covers 02:30 – Naomi’s story: motherhood, trauma and burnout 06:30 – What burnout really looks like beyond being tired 10:30 – Why rest can feel unsafe 14:30 – Attachment, authenticity and honest conversations 19:00 – What nervous system regulation actually means 24:00 – Big T trauma vs little t trauma 29:00 – Trauma, money, receiving and self-worth 34:00 – Naomi’s healing framework: awareness, attunement and action 39:00 – How to connect with Naomi and her offers Next Steps + Resources Subscribe + Review Subscribe to The Erin Davis Show and leave a review so more women find this episode. Join the Tax Planning Retreat: 24 April 2026 in Newcastle NSW. Save your seat via the link here Tax Planning Retreat  Join the Free Reset Rich Girl Money Reset (free, monthly): add your name via the expression of interest link in the show notes. Share & Tag Share this episode and tag Erin on Instagram: @erindavismoney Show Notes Hub Full episode links + resources: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast Connect with Naomi GallianoFacebook: Naomi GallianoFacebook Group: The Cycle Breakers CollectiveWebsite: https://naomigalliano.com.au/  Work With Erin Davis If you're earning well but still feel stressed, scattered, or behind with money, Erin helps you build a calm, clear money system that actually supports your life - without spreadsheets, shame, or overwhelm.  Start with the Rich Girl's Money Reset challenge for a fast structured reset: CLICK HERE  Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erindavismoney  Website + show notes: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast

    43 min
  3. 64. Manifesting Money: The Secret to More Abundance With Steph Zito

    MAR 10

    64. Manifesting Money: The Secret to More Abundance With Steph Zito

    ❤️💰Tax Planning Retreat  CLICK HERE If you're a successful woman business owner who's been holding it all together for years, but EOFY still makes your stomach turn, this day is for you! You're making money, but don't feel on top of your numbers. You avoid your reports, you're not sure what to set aside for tax and you're tired of bracing for bad news.  Yes, you’ll get practical tax strategies. But the real win is knowing exactly where you stand before EOFY, with a plan you can actually follow.    ❤️💰 Get Good With Money - Join the FREE Rich Girl's Money Reset CLICK HERE Next LIVE round starts soon!   What if your next money breakthrough is not about working harder, but about shifting your energy first?  In this episode, Erin Davis sits down with intuitive business coach Steph Zito to unpack manifesting, money mindset, energetic alignment and the beliefs that shape business growth. Steph shares how female entrepreneurs can move from overwhelm, scarcity, and self-sabotage into trust, clarity and aligned action. Together, Erin and Steph talk about why money is never just about money, how your beliefs influence what you create and what it takes to build a sustainable business without burnout. This conversation is a reminder that abundance starts within. Key Points 👀 In this episode, Erin covers: ✅ What manifesting really means and how we are already doing it every day through our thoughts, beliefs, and energy. ✅ Why money can trigger deeper fears around worth, love, safety, and identity - not just finances. ✅ How energetic alignment and strategy work together for business growth. ✅ Why hustle is not always the answer when you want more abundance and flow. ✅ Practical ways to shift your baseline around money, trust, luxury, and self-support right now. ✅ How self-sabotage can block income when success feels unsafe or unfamiliar. Show Notes If you have ever wondered why making more money can feel harder the more you push, this episode will open up a whole new perspective. Erin is joined by Steph Zito, intuitive business coach and creator of the Energetic Business Ecosystem, to explore the link between manifestation, money, trust, and aligned business growth. Steph explains that manifesting is not just a trendy concept — it is the process of turning an idea into reality, something we are all doing through our thoughts, beliefs, and emotional patterns every day. Together, Erin and Steph talk about how old money stories, fear of visibility, abandonment wounds, and subconscious conditioning can quietly shape the way women show up in business. They also unpack the difference between force and flow, and why building a new “energetic home” for success can change the results you create. Steph shares practical ways to begin shifting your relationship with money, including taking an honest inventory of your current beliefs, defining your ideal relationship with money, and embodying the feelings you want now rather than waiting for financial proof first. This is a rich conversation for women in business who are ready to stop white-knuckling their way to success and start building from alignment, trust, and self-belief. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Why making more money can create more resistance 02:00 – Meet Steph Zito and the Energetic Business Ecosystem 05:00 – What manifesting actually means 10:00 – Thoughts, beliefs, and the reticular activation system 16:00 – Why money is never just about money 22:00 – Fear, self-worth, and inherited money stories 29:00 – Trust vs hustle: building a new energetic home 36:00 – Practical ways to shift your money baseline 43:00 – Self-sabotage, visibility, and fear of success 49:00 – Steph’s work, offers, and where to connect Next Steps + Resources Subscribe + Review Subscribe to The Erin Davis Show and leave a review so more women find this episode. Join the Tax Planning Retreat: 24 April 2026 in Newcastle NSW. Save your seat via the link here Tax Planning Retreat  Join the Free Reset Rich Girl Money Reset (free, monthly): add your name via the expression of interest link in the show notes. Share & Tag Share this episode and tag Erin on Instagram: @erindavismoney Show Notes Hub Full episode links + resources: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast Connect With Steph  Facebook: Steph Zito Facebook Group: Soulful Manifesting Mastery Website: StephanieZito.com The Wealth Bundle: Click Here Work With Erin Davis f you’re earning well but still feel stressed, scattered, or behind with money, Erin helps you build a calm, clear money system that actually supports your life - without spreadsheets, shame, or overwhelm.  Start with the Rich Girl's Money Reset challenge for a fast structured reset: CLICK HERE  Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erindavismoney Website + show notes: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast

    52 min
  4. 63. Financial Stability for Women in Business: Simple Money Systems

    MAR 3

    63. Financial Stability for Women in Business: Simple Money Systems

    ❤️ 💰 Get Good With Money - Join the FREE Rich Girl's Money Reset CLICK HERE Next LIVE round starts soon! Ever feel like you earn good money, but it still disappears… and you can’t quite explain where it went? In this episode, Erin Davis, Grounded Rich Girl Coach, shares how women in business can build simple money systems that create calm cash flow, financial stability, and real security (without needing a “crystal ball”). Erin talks about why busy, high-capacity women often stay stuck in a “Groundhog Day” money loop - and how unconscious spending, overconsuming, and lifestyle creep quietly chip away at your sense of safety. You’ll learn why intentional spending isn’t deprivation, it’s leadership and how small, consistent systems reduce pressure fast. Want support? Join Erin’s free Rich Girl Money Reset (runs monthly) and hop on her email list. Key Points 👀 In this episode, Erin covers: ✅ Why “Groundhog Day money” happens (even with high income) ✅ The real shift: taking ownership instead of outsourcing your money ✅ Why “boring” systems create the biggest results (and the least stress) ✅ Overspending + overconsuming: what might be driving it underneath ✅ Intentional spending = freedom, not deprivation ✅ How to start building security with simple, repeatable steps   Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome + who Erin Davis helps (calm cash flow + security) 00:30 – This episode is for the woman running on adrenaline 01:30 – The “Groundhog Day money” loop + the 7/10 life feeling 03:05 – Why simple money systems work (even if they feel “boring”) 04:10 – Overspending/overconsuming: what are you really trying to fill? 05:15 – The biggest shift: ownership + awareness of unconscious patterns 06:25 – Mindset vs “crystal ball”: systems create safety 07:40 – Intentional spending (why it’s not deprivation) 08:45 – Invite: Rich Girl Money Reset (free, monthly) 09:20 – Rich girl rituals + becoming “her” in daily decisions 11:05 – Stop outsourcing responsibility: choose your hard 12:20 – Next steps + where to find Erin (links + Instagram) 13:38 – Wrap-up / end Next Steps + Resources Subscribe + Review Subscribe to The Erin Davis Show and leave a review so more women find this episode. Join the Free Reset Rich Girl Money Reset (free, monthly): add your name via the expression of interest link in the show notes. Share & Tag Share this episode and tag Erin on Instagram: @erindavismoney Show Notes Hub Full episode links + resources: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast Work With Erin Davis f you’re earning well but still feel stressed, scattered, or behind with money, Erin helps you build a calm, clear money system that actually supports your life - without spreadsheets, shame, or overwhelm.  Start with the Rich Girl's Money Reset challenge for a fast structured reset: CLICK HERE  Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erindavismoney Website + show notes: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast

    14 min
  5. 62. Nervous System & Money: Somatic Reset for Wealth

    FEB 24

    62. Nervous System & Money: Somatic Reset for Wealth

    ❤️ 💰 Get Good With Money - Join the FREE Rich Girl's Money Reset CLICK HERE Next LIVE round starts soon! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ever look at your bank balance and feel your body tighten before your brain even speaks? In this episode, Erin talks with Perth-based kinesiologist and feminine presence teacher Tess La Monica to unpack the somatic side of money: how your nervous system, beliefs and inherited “money stories” can drive spending, avoidance and shame. Tess shares how kinesiology helps access the body’s non-verbal truth, why “the frequency of money is the frequency of love,” and how overwhelm can show up physically (jaw, mouth, migraines). You’ll also be guided through Tess’s signature Womb Space grounding practice - an immediate reset you can use in the morning, before big decisions, or when anxiety spikes - so you can respond to money with clarity, not reactivity. Key Points 👀 In this episode, Erin and Tess cover: ✅ How kinesiology works as “non-verbal talk therapy” through the body ✅ Why money triggers are often somatic (felt in the body, not just thoughts) ✅ The belief that “rich people are bad” (and how inherited stories block saving ✅ How overwhelm can show up as jaw tension, mouth pain, migraines ✅ Why “shopping therapy” creates a dopamine hit → shame loop ✅ The Womb Space practice to calm the nervous system and regain clarity Timestamps (logical flow) 00:00 – Welcome + powerful intro to Tess 02:20 – Tess’s journey: kinesiology → feminine work → sound healing 05:10 – What kinesiology actually is (and isn’t) 09:00 – Money, love, and inherited beliefs that sabotage wealth 13:10 – What “somatics” means and why the body leads the story 17:20 – Overwhelm, hormones, and why logic alone doesn’t fix money 21:10 – Physical symptoms as signals (jaw, mouth, migraines) 27:10 – How to “come home” to the body in real life (no ashram needed) 30:40 – Guided practice: Womb Space grounding + energy down the legs 38:20 – How often to practise + morning/night resets 41:10 – Clear decisions: observer mode vs reactive money choices 44:00 – How to work with Tess + free community + upcoming challenge 48:00 – Closing reflections + invitation to explore money beyond numbers Next Steps + Resources Try this today: Do the Womb Space reset before checking your bank balance or paying bills. Notice what shifts: breath, jaw, shoulders, urgency, shame, or calm. Explore Tess’s work: 1:1 sessions (online or in Perth) Breaking Chains (free meditation group) Embodied Reset Method (program) Upcoming: Love Unblocked (free 5-day coaching challenge), focused on relationships + money (love) Work With Tess Tess supports women (and men) to shift the real drivers behind money, relationships, and overwhelm using kinesiology, nervous system regulation, feminine presence work, and frequency-based practices. If you’re tired of living in “head bubble” mode and want to feel grounded, clear, and self-led, her work is designed to help you come back home to yourself—then make decisions from that place.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/breakingchainsfreedomthroughhealing  Work With Erin Davis If you’re earning well but still feel stressed, scattered, or behind with money, Erin helps you build a calm, clear money system that actually supports your life - without spreadsheets, shame, or overwhelm.  Start with the Rich Girl's Money Reset challenge for a fast structured reset: CLICK HERE   Connect with Erin: Instagram: @erindavismoney Website + show notes: www.erindavis.com.au/podcast

    47 min
  6. 61. Stop Overcomplicating Money: Simple System That Works

    FEB 17

    61. Stop Overcomplicating Money: Simple System That Works

    Are you managing money with spreadsheets, scraps of paper, and too many bank accounts - and still feeling behind? In this episode, Erin Davis (accountant and business money mentor) explains why your money isn’t complicated - your system is. You’ll hear the three places overcomplication can show up: the “money admin explosion”, constantly changing strategies and handing your power to someone else to manage your numbers. Erin shares how to simplify without needing a uni degree to decipher your own finances and why choosing one source of truth is the fastest way to reduce overwhelm and get back in control. Want practical support? Join Erin’s free facebook group for weekly prompts and upcoming challenges. Key Points 👀 In this episode, Erin covers: ✅ Money admin explosion: when “organisation” becomes noise (paper piles, multiple accounts, constant transfers) ✅ Overcomplicated strategies: shiny-object hopping keeps you stressed and stuck ✅ Giving your power away: outsourcing ownership (not just tasks) makes money feel messy and confusing ⚠️ Update mentioned: Erin reminds listeners that only a licensed financial planner can provide specific investment advice (accountants can advise on tax implications, not where/what to invest). Timestamps  00:00 – Hook: “Your money isn’t complicated — your system is” 00:45 – Why one-size-fits-all money systems don’t work 01:35 – #1 Money admin explosion (paper, accounts, overwhelm) 03:10 – Multiple bank accounts + constant transfers = confusion 04:10 – Clean setup: fewer accounts, clear purpose, less reconciliation 05:10 – #2 Overcomplicated strategies + shiny-object syndrome 06:40 – Choose a strategy that fits you — then stick to it 07:30 – #3 Giving your power away (bookkeeper/spouse/accountant) 08:35 – One source of truth + know what’s coming in/out 09:30 – Line in the sand + next challenge invite (“comment: challenge”) Next Steps + Resources Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss the next Money Reset episode. Comment “challenge” (wherever you’re listening/watching) and Erin will share the next challenge. This week’s focus: pick one source of truth and stop spreading money across 5–6 places. One Action  Choose your “source of truth” today. Pick one place where you will review money (bank app or accounting file or one spreadsheet - not all of them). Then check just two things: what’s coming in and what’s expected to go out before your next pay cycle. Immediate result: you stop guessing, stop double-handling and can make one clear decision from real numbers. Work With Erin If you’re ready to stop the chaos and build a manageable money system that actually gets done (even in busy weeks), Erin supports business owners through her reset-style work - including the Rich Girl Reset / Money Reset focus on ownership, clarity, and simple structures that scale with you.

    18 min
  7. 60. Busy Avoiding Money: The Hidden Trap Keeping You Broke

    FEB 10

    60. Busy Avoiding Money: The Hidden Trap Keeping You Broke

    Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I’m earning good money, so why do I still feel broke?” In this episode, Erin Davis, money coach with 30 years of real financial expertise, breaks down why this is often not an income problem. It’s a nervous system and attention problem and it keeps smart, capable women stuck in a 7/10 life where money comes in and disappears fast. You’ll learn how “busy” can become the most respectable way to avoid your money and why avoidance is not laziness, it’s overwhelm. Erin shares a simple 5-minute check-in to create your first drop of Emotional Money Calm and invites you into her free Rich Girl Money Reset challenge for a shame-free reset. Key Points In this episode, Erin covers: Why earning well but feeling broke is a dangerous middle ground (not rock bottom, not thriving) How “busy” creates an illusion of control while blocking you from holding and leading money The difference between having money coming in and actually being in control of it A new way to think about your buffer so it feels expansive (a “wealth creation” account) The 5-minute banking app exercise to notice surprises and emotions without judgement Why you do not need more hustle, you need a simple system that holds you Timestamps (10–15 min flow) 0:00 – The “one bill away from panic” feeling 1:05 – Why this is not an income problem 2:20 – The “seven out of ten” life and why it’s risky 4:10 – Erin’s personal story: earning well, still juggling accounts 6:20 – Busy as a badge of honour and the illusion of control 8:00 – The money flow cycle (earning, receiving, holding, spending) 9:40 – Buffer reframe: “wealth creation” account 10:50 – The 5-minute money reset (last 10 transactions) 12:30 – Emotional Money Calm: removing judgement and fear 13:40 – Invitation: Rich Girl Money Reset (free 5-day challenge) Next Steps + Resources Subscribe Subscribe to the Erin Davis Show and leave a review so more women can find this work. Join the free challenge Join Erin’s free 5-day challenge: Rich Girl Money Reset. Work with Erin If you are ready for deeper support and a calm money system that actually sticks: The Grounded Rich Girl (12-week core programme) The Rich Girl Expansion Year (high-touch, 12 months) Work With Erin Erin Davis is a money coach grounded in 30 years of real financial expertise helping smart, capable women achieve Emotional Money Calm so they can feel rich now, calm, confident and in control. If you are done doing money alone and you want a simple system that creates stability and spaciousness, explore Erin’s offers and choose the level of support that matches where you are.

    18 min
  8. 59. Imposter Syndrome & Money: The Secret Link With Alison Shamir

    FEB 3

    59. Imposter Syndrome & Money: The Secret Link With Alison Shamir

    Ever feel like you’re “not good with money” or one day someone will realise you don’t deserve your success? In this episode on imposter syndrome and money, Erin Davis, host of The Erin Davis Show, sits down with Alison Shami, an imposter syndrome expert and author of Conquer Your Impostor, to unpack what imposter syndrome really is - and why it can sabotage your income, pricing, investing decisions and salary negotiations. Alison explains how imposter syndrome is rooted in the stories we tell ourselves, why self-worth isn’t a “group decision” and how to start rewiring your inner narrative using evidence-based statements (not fluffy affirmations). Key Points 👀 In this episode, Erin covers: ✅ What imposter syndrome actually is (and what it isn’t) ✅ Why it can block pay rises, pricing, promotions and investing ✅ A practical way to rewrite the “I’m not worthy” money story What You’ll Learn The definition that matters: imposter syndrome is believing you’re a fraud despite evidence of competence and success. Where it comes from: often an “origin story” from earlier life though sometimes later, plus identity shifts and environmental triggers. The money impact: hesitation to negotiate, raise rates, seek financial support, or invest confidently. The self-worth foundation: how self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence are different and why you need self-worth first. A first-step tool: creating an evidence-based statement to interrupt the imposter narrative and change behaviour. Timestamps (logical flow) 00:00 Welcome + meet Alison Shami 02:10 Alison’s corporate story + why she wrote Conquer Your Impostor 06:20 What imposter syndrome is (clear definition) 12:30 Where imposter stories come from + “imposter timeline” exercise 20:10 Money + imposter syndrome: how it shows up in real life 29:40 Salary negotiations: why preparation matters (facts, data, rehearsal) 38:10 Self-worth vs self-esteem vs self-confidence (the 3 selves) 45:10 First step: evidence-based statements (not toxic positivity) 52:40 Where to find Alison + resources 55:00 Final takeaway: “Don’t let it be you” Next Steps + Resources Subscribe to The Erin Davis Show so you don’t miss future episodes. Explore Alison’s work: Conquer Your Impostor (print, audio, Kindle) + her free insights via her LinkedIn newsletter and website blog. Connect with Alison: find her on LinkedIn and Instagram  Action to take today: write one evidence-based statement you can repeat before a money conversation (pay rise, pricing, investing, budgeting). Work With Erin If this episode resonated and you’re ready to build financial confidence without second-guessing yourself, work with Erin Davis to strengthen your money decision-making, back yourself in negotiations and set goals that match your definition of success.

    56 min

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Welcome to the Erin Davis Show where we talk all things Money, Mindset and Confidence. As an experienced accountant with over 30 years of experience, I've helped hundreds of businesses manage millions of dollars, achieving financial strength and clarity. I'm here to empower women to take control of their money through my tailored financial wellness programs, one-on-one coaching and strategic guidance. I know that when a woman is financially independent, the invisible mental load she carries is lifted so she can walk taller, smile more and thrive in her work and play. I believe that improving a woman's financial literacy allows her to take back control. I also know that mindset and confidence are key to creating a business and life which feels expansive, abundant and in flow. My approach integrates practical money management with emotional and mental well-being, ensuring a holistic transformation. I love collaborating and connection is the most important thing for me. I'm a beach lover and trail runner who enjoys running in the rain, jumping in puddles and reconnecting with nature. I'm a mum of 3 beautiful teenagers and a very lucky wife. I've navigated motherhood and career which has taught me to be flexible, adaptable and most importantly, the way I feel about myself is the key to everything.