The Financially Free Woman Podcast

Sharon Singh Sidhu
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Financial freedom isn’t just about having more money. It’s about not being controlled by it. This podcast is for women who earn, save, invest, and plan responsibly and still feel financially unsettled. A missed promotion feels destabilizing. An unexpected expense triggers anxiety. Income changes feel threatening.  Here, we go deeper. We explore the internal layers of financial independence: Financial mechanicsFinancial resilienceInner certainty True security isn’t just assets. It’s the belief you can recover, rebuild, and generate again. Hosted by Sharon Singh Sidhu, a HR leader, financial independence and resilience advocate, this show blends real-world experience with grounded insight on money, career volatility, identity, and rebuilding. If you want independence beyond income, you’re in the right place.

  1. JAN 4

    186: I Missed My Goals. Here's What I Learned.

    In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what 2025 actually looked like while building a business on lunch breaks and weekend mornings while working full-time, providing for my family, and caring for aging parents. No highlight reel. No guru 'expert' advice. Just the real lessons from the trenches. What You'll Learn: The Reality Check: What I planned for 2025 vs. what actually happenedThe 5 Unglamorous Lessons:It Takes WAY Longer Than You ThinkVisibility Is Practice, Not PersonalityYou Have to Become a Different PersonBuilding While Employed Is the Smarter PathSmall Wins Matter MORE Than Big WinsWhat I'm Taking Into 2026This Episode Is For You If: You didn't hit your 2025 goals and feel discouragedYou're building a business on the side while working full-timeYou're scared of being visible on LinkedIn (what if your boss sees?)You're overwhelmed by how long it's taking to see resultsYou need permission to celebrate small wins instead of fixating on the gapYou're a sandwiched mom providing for family while building something of your ownResources: Business Clarity Session (1-on-1): In 60 minutes, we'll identify your monetizable expertise, map your first income stream, design your 1-hour/day plan, and handle the fear of being visible while employed. Book here: https://sharonsinghsidhu.thrivecart.com/business-clarity-session/Create 2026 Workshop: Review your 2025, set your 2026 vision, and create your action plan. Includes Annual Planning Guide + 5-Step Problem-Solving Framework. Get it here: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/create2026Learn More: Website: https://sharonsinghsidhu.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/Subscribe & Review: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review. It helps other working moms find this podcast.

    40 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    185: Why Your 2025 Goals Failed (And How to Approach 2026 Differently)

    Recording this on the last day of 2025, I'm sharing what came up for me while facilitating my Create 2026 workshop. It's probably not what you expect from a typical year-end review episode. Yes, we talk about goals. But more importantly, we talk about WHO you need to become to achieve them. In this episode: Why building a business is harder than anyone admits (and why that's okay)The skills employees aren't taught that business owners needHow to hold two opposing energies: caring deeply while staying detachedWhy your 'failures' are actually stepping stonesThe perspective shift that changed everything for me: the process IS the goalHow to approach 2026 with joy and gratitude instead of frustrationThis is for you if: You didn't hit your 2025 goals and you're feeling discouragedYou're building a business on the side while working full-timeYou're tired of the hustle culture and want a more sustainable approachYou want to become the sort of person who figures things out even when it's hardResources mentioned: Create 2026 Workshop (FREE): Review 2025, set your 2026 vision, create an action planBonuses: Annual Planning Guide + 5-Step Problem Solving FrameworkGet it here: sharonsinghsidhu.com/create2026Connect with Sharon: LinkedIn: @sharonsinghsidhuWeekly guides: sharonsinghsidhu.com

    18 min

  3. 12/24/2025

    184: What My Year-End Review Revealed

    As the year comes to a close, many of us are reflecting on our jobs, our lives, and what we want next. But when you’re a working mom building a business on the side, it’s easy to skip reviewing your own progress especially when results feel slower than expected. In this episode, I share what my 2025 business review revealed after 20+ years of leading reviews and goal-setting in corporate roles and what I’m doing differently in 2026. You’ll hear: Why your vision can stay constant even when priorities shiftHow different seasons of motherhood require different strategiesWhy avoiding your numbers is often about emotion, not disciplineHow to review your business without beating yourself upA simpler, more sustainable way to plan goals when time and energy are limitedThis episode is especially for working moms who feel: Busy but unsure if they’re making real progressDiscouraged by slow or uneven resultsOverwhelmed by 'big goals' that don’t fit real lifeMentioned in this episode: Create 2026 (Free Live Workshop) A guided year-end review + 2026 planning session designed for busy working moms building a business on the side. You’ll review what worked (and didn’t) in 2025, clarify your 2026 vision, and leave with focused priorities you can actually follow through on. Register here: sharonsinghsidhu.com/create2026

    26 min

  4. 12/15/2025

    183: Why You Feel Exhausted Building Your Career or Business (And What’s Really Draining You)

    Have you ever felt deeply exhausted, discouraged, or disillusioned while working toward something that truly matters to you - your career, your business, or your long-term goals? In this episode, I share what I’ve been personally moving through over the past few weeks, and the deeper reason many high-achieving working women feel drained even when they’re doing “all the right things.” This episode isn’t about time management or productivity hacks. It’s about how a lack of self-belief and self-trust quietly running in the background drains our energy, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and feeling like we want to give up. In this episode, I share: Why exhaustion isn’t always about workloadHow doubt and uncertainty drain more energy than actionWhy acceptance is not giving up but a powerful resetHow to build self-trust when progress feels slowWhat to do when even loved ones don’t believe in your dreamsHow to stay committed without burning out or rushing the processIf you’re a working woman building something meaningful alongside a full life and wondering why it feels so heavy lately, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways Exhaustion often comes from doubting the outcome, not the effortAcceptance clears emotional resistance and restores claritySelf-belief is a muscle, not a personality traitBig goals exist to shape who you become, not just what you achieveResources Follow the podcast so you don’t miss future episodesCLICK HERE to download the weekly guide with key insights and actionsCLICK HERE to book a free discovery call if you want support navigating burnout, visibility, or career uncertaintyLinks are in the show notes and on https://sharonsinghsidhu.com

    25 min

  5. 12/07/2025

    182: The Moment I Realised My Job Wasn’t Safety (What Corporate Women Must Know)

    Most corporate women are sold the same story: Get a good job, climb the ladder, earn more and you’ll be safe. But what happens when restructures, mergers, pandemics, or one decision you didn’t make suddenly threaten your income, your identity, and your family’s security? In this episode, I share the moment I realised my 9–5 job was not safety and what true financial resilience really looks like for corporate women. Drawing from nearly 30 years in HR, including hiring, firing, restructuring, and my own story of quitting a 6-figure job, taking on 6-figure debt, going back to corporate, and then building side income as a freelance trainer, I walk you through: The illusions of job security we’re sold in our 20s and 30sWhy higher salaries often make you more financially vulnerable, not lessHow layoffs, mergers, and pay cuts helped me see who really controls your incomeThe hidden emotional cost of depending on a single paycheck, partner, or employerThe mindset shift from “I need a stable job” to “I can create money on demand”Why your existing skills and lived experience are enough to start earning outside your jobWhat “paying the price” really means and how to decide what’s worth itThe 3 core truths that helped me stop acting from fear and start building safety from withinThis isn’t an episode about quitting your job overnight. It’s about never again outsourcing your security to someone else’s decision. If this resonated and you want support to build your own safety, visibility, and side income while staying employed: Follow the show so you never miss an episodeCLICK HERE to book a free discovery call to explore working 1:1 with me

    31 min

  6. 11/30/2025

    181: The Psychology Behind Your Fear of Being Seen on LinkedIn

    In this episode, I share what’s really happening inside you when you try to post on LinkedIn and suddenly freeze. This isn’t about algorithms or content hacks. It’s about your brain, your conditioning, and why visibility feels unsafe especially for high-achieving corporate women and working moms. You’ll hear my own stories of posting 'scary' selfies on LinkedIn, being the quiet compliant girl growing up, and how my failed café and 6-figure debt eventually led me to write online, build a side income, and show up consistently on LinkedIn all while still working in HR. If you’ve ever stared at a drafted post and then quietly deleted it, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do next. In this episode, we cover: Why your brain is wired for survival, not visibilityWhy LinkedIn feels uniquely risky compared to Instagram or FacebookThe 'spotlight effect' and why it feels like everyone is watching youCatastrophizing: the worst-case stories you tell yourself before you postOld scripts from childhood, culture, and school especially as an Asian womanIdentity conflict: 'good employee”'vs 'visible thought leader'Perfectionism & all-or-nothing thinking that stops you hitting post5 practical ways to work with your psychology, not against itLinks: Sign up for the weekly guide & episode summary: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com (Click 'Guides').Book a discovery call: talk about your LinkedIn fears and your next safe steps: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com (Click 'Discovery').

    37 min

  7. 11/23/2025

    180: The Real Reason Why Smart Women Stay Silent And How to Break the Pattern

    Why do the smartest, most capable women stay quiet in meetings, on LinkedIn, and in their careers while others with less experience speak confidently?  In this episode, I break down the real reasons behind women’s silence (spoiler: it’s not a confidence problem), how it quietly hurts your career, and how to start speaking up in small, safe ways that build real confidence over time. If you’ve ever held back from sharing your ideas, posting online, or putting your face out there because you’re afraid of being judged, wrong, or 'too much', this episode is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the 'confidence gap' really looks like in real life3 core reasons smart women stay silent: conditioning, safety, perfectionismHow silence quietly harms your career, visibility and opportunitiesSimple ways to recognise you’re already competent, confident and full of potential3 practical steps to start speaking up and being seen (without shocking your nervous system)How tools like MAP, journaling and affirmations can help you shift your identity over timeVisit my website to join the newsletter or book a free discovery call: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com

    29 min

  8. 11/09/2025

    179: The Truth About Consistency No One Tells Working Moms

    If you’ve ever felt guilty for not being consistent enough in your business this episode is for you. As working moms, our version of consistency looks nothing like what business gurus preach. We’re juggling full-time jobs, caregiving, school runs, and career responsibilities. We can’t stay online for an hour after every post or leave 100 comments a day. This episode is an honest conversation about: Why every small step you take still counts as progressThe difference between consistency vs frequencyHow to design a business rhythm that fits your real life (job, kids, exhaustion and all)How to stop beating yourself up when you can’t keep up with 'expert advice'My Lunch Hour / Early Morning business model - creating, engaging, restingThe question that changed everything: 'If this were easy, what would it look like?'Links mentioned:  Book a Power Hour: https://calendly.com/sharonsinghsidhu/powerhourFree course – Build your business in 1 hour/day: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/startLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhuPodcast RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1390135.rss

    26 min
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Financial freedom isn’t just about having more money. It’s about not being controlled by it. This podcast is for women who earn, save, invest, and plan responsibly and still feel financially unsettled. A missed promotion feels destabilizing. An unexpected expense triggers anxiety. Income changes feel threatening.  Here, we go deeper. We explore the internal layers of financial independence: Financial mechanicsFinancial resilienceInner certainty True security isn’t just assets. It’s the belief you can recover, rebuild, and generate again. Hosted by Sharon Singh Sidhu, a HR leader, financial independence and resilience advocate, this show blends real-world experience with grounded insight on money, career volatility, identity, and rebuilding. If you want independence beyond income, you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Sharon Singh Sidhu
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    167
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Financially Free Woman Podcast
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