In this episode, Elizabeth Cordova shares a raw and honest reflection on her financial journey, from growing up in Texas to navigating entrepreneurship, systemic societal issues around money, and her ongoing path toward financial freedom. This heartfelt solo episode explores the emotional and systemic barriers to wealth, offering insights for artists, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking a healthier relationship with money. Elizabeth's background: Texas upbringing, cultural influences, and early perceptions of moneyThe impact of systemic and societal beliefs on personal financial identity Moving to Vietnam and redefining earning through digital nomad communitiesThe challenges and lessons from working in corporate roles versus entrepreneurship The emotional toll of validation-based worthiness and burnoutNavigating grief, systemic poverty, and personal financial setbacksEmbracing duality: money as both a system of exchange and a spiritual illusionThe ongoing journey toward abundance, worth, and systemic change 00:00 - Welcome and episode overview: confronting money myths and personal journey 00:48 - Elizabeth's background: from Texas to Vietnam, and perceptions of money 01:32 - Reflection on childhood experiences and societal beliefs around wealth 02:53 - Moving abroad and discovering alternative ways to earn income 04:36 - The influence of cultural differences on work and money attitudes 06:04 - Grounding meditation and setting intentions for the episode 09:55 - Collective card pull: exploring themes of automation and alien perception 12:27 - The philosophical implications of machine intelligence and money as created constructs 14:23 - Money as an energy: its multiple forms and personal perceptions 15:56 - Growing up in financial scarcity and feelings of alienation from money 16:48 - Personal stories of privilege, struggle, and systemic inequality 19:27 - The cultural and religious messages about divine blessing and material wealth 20:46 - Family dynamics, childhood poverty, and early lessons around money 22:12 - Moving to Vietnam and the experience of alternative economic models 25:14 - Digital nomads and leveraging expertise over time-based work 27:16 - Transition into traditional employment and validation dependency 29:01 - Lessons from corporate burnout, toxic work environments, and self-worth 30:35 - Entrepreneurship beginnings and the impact of COVID-19 shutdowns 32:33 - The challenge of grief and systemic barriers to financial stability 36:23 - Laid off and recovery: Italy, Europe, and returning to the US 40:10 - Building a spiritual relationship with money and embracing duality 44:13 - The reality of current financial debt and systemic systemic struggles 47:55 - Deep reflection on money, soul purpose, and societal constructs 50:21 - Intentional spending, stewardship, and living with purpose 54:13 - Releasing shame and ongoing journey to abundance 55:14 - Invitation for community sharing, continued learning, and supporting the show 56:17 - Closing remarks: gratitude, calls to action, and connection Elizabeth Cordova - Instagram Inspired Risk Podcast (Spotify)Inspired Risk Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Oracle Deck created by a local artist in New York
