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Ep. 360 - The Top Tips to Set Up Your Financial Foundation

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What if your financial story was something you felt empowered and excited by? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Britt Baker, seasoned investor and co-founder of Dow Janes.  Britt has a background in consulting and a degree from Harvard Business Sch...

Highlights

This episode invites listeners to transform their relationship with money—not as a source of fear or shame, but as a dynamic, personal narrative ready to be rewritten with clarity and confidence.
12:03
Employers find candidates with jobs more attractive
20:04
Dow Janes helps people examine their money stories and write a new money persona to overcome self-sabotage
31:03
Having a bigger vision, such as early retirement or building generational wealth, makes financial sacrifices more inspiring
36:39
The creator mindset looks at the bigger financial picture and plans for the future
42:10
Simply opening a retirement account isn’t enough—you must invest the money in the stock market to achieve growth
44:51
Everyone can invest on their own, as financial advisors charge fees and may not outperform the market
1:06:07
Community support like Dow Janes’ peer-driven money conversations proves vital for confidence and learning.
1:14:29
Rooted in Abundance and Abundant Life DI playlists help uncover feelings about money and abundance

Chapters

What’s the smartest first move when your income disappears?
00:00
Why does budgeting feel so scary—and what’s really underneath that resistance?
17:20
How do you break free from debt without burning out or blaming yourself?
22:50
What does it mean to shift from surviving paychecks to creating abundance?
33:42
Why is investing not optional—and how do you start without overwhelm?
39:33
How do you build real wealth with simple, values-driven investments?
44:51
What should you *do* when the market crashes—and what should you leave alone?
50:15
How does sharing money stories with others actually change your financial future?
1:08:54

Transcript

Britt Baker: Who do you want to be with money? Remember that you're doing this for future you, to make your life easier in 10, 20, 30 years, learning to save, and then getting your money working for you. If you can be excited about those two things, you ar...