Doing Money Differently: Healing Shame, Building Power

Let’s talk about one of the most overlooked forces in your leadership: your relationship with money.

In this episode, I sit down with Micah James—nonprofit leader, financial coach, and deeply human guide—to unpack why financial clarity is foundational for confident, compassionate leadership. Because the truth is: you can’t show up fully for others if you’re weighed down by stress, shame, or confusion about your own finances.

This conversation isn’t about budgeting tips or spreadsheets. It’s about emotional power, self-trust, and how doing money differently helps you lead with more confidence, presence, and peace.

Inside, we explore:

💸 Why financial stress quietly erodes leadership energy—and what to do about it

🔥 How to shift from shame to ownership when it comes to your money story

💡 The 3 first steps to take when your financial world feels overwhelming

🧠 Why emotional intelligence applies to money just as much as it does to people

💥 How empowered finances unlock freedom and choice—for you and your community

Happy leaders don’t avoid hard conversations—they lean in with curiosity, clarity, and compassion. This is one of those conversations.

If you’ve ever felt behind or broken when it comes to money, this episode is your reminder: you’re not. You’re human. And you’re capable of leading yourself through it.

Now it’s your move. Ready to create a life that works for you?

🔥 Start building your momentum (even on hard days):
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📘 Grab the go-to tool for reclaiming your time, energy, and impact:
→ https://a.co/d/80lZRdY – The Happy Leader Playbook is your practical, proven guide for designing success on your terms.

🎁 Want to clean up your money story? Start here:
→ empoweringfinancialcoaching.com/free – Micah’s free tools will help you take that first brave step with confidence.