Coaching Freedom, LLC

07/24/2026

If you're carrying $10,000 in credit card debt at 20% interest and you're only making minimum payments, you'll spend $5,591 in interest and take about five years to pay it off.

Pay it off in twelve months with a focused plan? Your interest drops to $1,083.

That's $4,508 back in your pocket.

Financial coaching isn't just accountability. For many clients it pays for itself.

07/21/2026

Where would you place your dot?

Last week I attended the Amplifying Women's Voices Soiree and brought a simple activity. A banner with five stops along a financial journey, from just finding my footing to living financially free. I asked women to place a dot where they are today.

Forty conversations later, I left with something I didn't expect.

Half of the women placed their dot at the very beginning of the scale.

Not because they were failing. Because they were honest. And because they were ready.

The July Freedom Flyer is here and it's one of my favorites.

Inside you'll find:
***The honest answer to a question I get asked all the time about financial coaching.
***What 40 women told me about where they are on their financial journey.
***Three August expenses worth planning for right now, especially if you have a college student headed out the door soon.
***Two upcoming events worth putting on your calendar.
***And one resource to help you beat inflation.

Read it here:
https://conta.cc/4yEfUEX

07/18/2026

What an amazing event hosted by the incredible Cyndi Donahue. Congratulations on the 5th year of Amplifying WOMEN’S Voices!

Bringing women together to encourage development, networking and collaboration.

07/08/2026

I'm pleased to be joining in the festivities celebrating FIVE years of Amplifying Women's Voices next week at The Steam Plant rooftop on Wednesday, July 15th at 4:00 p.m. (NOTE the time!!!)

Come visit my development booth and meet many of the panel speakers from the past five years. (Register below⬇️)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-amplifying-summer-soiree-registration-1990702291141

It's going to be so much fun!

07/06/2026

Yesterday, I received an unexpected text message from a client. We had talked about a recent dental expense that was supposed to be covered by her insurance.

She learned that the insurance was not going to cover it and she considered appealing the decision. She ultimately decided to appeal and we discussed ways to go about it, logistically.

She admitted in a coaching session that she would have never considered doing that before working together.

The message from her yesterday read,
"Just celebrating that my insurance just sent me an email that my claim was approved!!!! Thanks for encouraging me to do that!!"

My message to her?
"Woohoo!!! That’s great news! Thanks for sharing, I’m sooo soooo proud of you!!!"

I LOVE the work I do. Do you?

06/30/2026

Ramsey Solutions has officially discontinued the Financial Coach Master Training program. As of tomorrow, fellow coaches and team members will gather virtually for one final farewell.

It's the end of an era and I've been reflecting.

For the past five years I have been part of a community of financial coaches who have worked alongside each other, challenged one another, and learned from one another in ways I never expected when I started this journey. That community shaped so much of who I am as a coach today.

Moving forward, financial coaches will need to seek development and community elsewhere. Change like this is hard, but it also creates space for something new.

This weekend, I took a unique opportunity. I drove six hours each way, in two days, to see a fellow coach I didn't think I'd get to see this year. Sarah Van Akkeren

People have asked me if it was worth it.

One hundred percent. Absolutely.

Life is fleeting. The people who have shaped you deserve more than a text message when the timing finally works out. Sometimes they deserve the drive.

To every coach I've connected with over these past five years, thank you. For the conversations, the challenges, the growth, and the friendship. This chapter may be closing, but what we built together isn't going anywhere.

06/24/2026

Have you registered to attend the Amplify Soiree? We're celebrating the 5th year of Amplifying Women's Voices with Cyndi Donahue on Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00 p.m. at The Steam Plant rooftop.

I know we'll see many people there! I'll be bringing special giveaways in honor of your financial journey and the 5th anniversary!

Here's the link to register: (use promo code EARLY)

Join us on July 15th to celebrate 5 years of connection, storytelling, and growth.

06/21/2026

Celebrating independence. Except from each other.

The June Freedom Flyer is here~

Included:

An article about the hardest words to say out loud, "I need help" and why asking isn't weakness, it might be the strongest financial decision you ever make.

Three July expenses worth planning for now so they don't catch you off guard later.

Two free resources to help you budget smarter and explore high paying career paths that don't require a degree.

And two upcoming events you won't want to miss, a free summer book club starting July 22 and early bird registration for the Nourish Conference ending June 30.

Read the full issue and let me know what resonates with you.
https://conta.cc/4uB44rQ

06/17/2026

Have you ever said,

"Once I pay off my debt, then I'll start investing."
"Once the kids are out of the house, then we'll travel."
"Once I have more saved, then I'll start the business."

When I hear this, I can't help but ask the question: how will you know when that moment actually arrives?

I've noticed after years of coaching people through their finances the "once this happens" conversation is rarely about timing. It's about fear. Fear of getting it wrong. Fear of not being ready. Fear of what happens if you actually try and it doesn't work.

So the dream stays safely in the future where it can't be tested.

But what if you looked at your actual situation right now? What if you review your real numbers, your real options, your real life and discovered you were closer than you thought?

I've seen people do exactly that and it changes their perspective. The sun isn't waiting. Neither should you.

What are you waiting for that you might actually be able to start today?

06/12/2026

Wednesday night wrapped up the Ace Your Interview Workshop series and I am still experiencing so much gratitude for it.

This group of attendees showed up engaged, enthusiastic, and full of great questions. What surprised me most was how authentic they were with us and each other. As they practiced one of the strategies for answering tough interview questions, they shared what had worked for them in the past and offered each other genuine encouragement along the way.

I could not be more proud of every person in that room for showing up and investing in themselves.

And the credit belongs squarely to Karen Cash, founder of Aspire DEIB Consultant Services identified the need, built the solution, and brought community sponsors like Wellpoint alongside to make it happen completely free for attendees.

It was truly an honor to be part of these workshops, Karen.