What happens when your life turns upside down overnight—divorce, single motherhood, pandemic?

For Kiera Speed, it became the wake-up call she didn’t know she needed. This week on the podcast, we welcome Kiera Speed, a certified financial coach who paid off over $40,000 in debt and founded Money Empowered. Kiera shares her journey to financial stability, how she overcame mindset barriers related to money, and the importance of both practical money management and emotional aspects of financial health.

This episode is for every mom who's ever felt unsure about her financial future—and wants to feel empowered to change it.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The emotional and financial aftermath of a sudden divorce

• The mindset shifts required to start investing (even if you feel intimidated!)

• How your early money beliefs may still be shaping your decisions today

• Why budgeting isn’t about restriction—it’s about permission

• How to go from big dreams to actual financial plans, one step at a time

• The role of financial coaching in helping women create freedom on their own terms

Whether you're just starting your money journey or trying to take the next big leap, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and motivated to take action.

Connect With Kiera Speed

• Website: http://www.moneyempowered.com

• Instagram:
• https://www.instagram.com/Money_Empowered

Podcast Links

• Connect with Arielle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledeane/
• Instagram: @theindependentmom⁠⁠
• Website: www.arielledeane.com

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