In this episode, we chat with Aleks Petrakieva from @alexonabudget with her leap from corporate life to full-time content creation. We talk about the highs and lows of that transition, from going viral with personal finance content to dealing with negative comments and finding support in community.

We also explore how content consumption is shifting toward long-form, how travel has shaped our views on money, and why experiences matter more to us than stuff. Plus, we touch on family expectations, brand partnerships, and the importance of staying authentic in the world of content creation.

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https://www.instagram.com/alexonabudget/

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Chapters

00:00 A New Beginning: Leaving Corporate Life
02:21 The Journey to Content Creation
05:50 Going Viral: The Power of Personal Stories
09:39 Navigating Negativity: The Impact of Hate Comments
12:40 Monetizing Content: Turning Views into Income
15:57 Debt-Free Journey: Sharing Financial Transparency
19:12 The Importance of Community and Support
22:47 Shifting Content Focus: From Debt to Growth
25:42 The Future of Content Creation: Embracing Long-Form Media
26:30 The Shift Towards Long-Form Content
29:45 Mindset Around Money and Identity
30:38 Traveling and Its Impact on Financial Perspectives
34:36 Consumer Culture and Loneliness
37:57 Investing in Experiences Over Material Goods
39:52 Navigating Family Expectations and Social Media
46:31 The Complexity of Personal Sharing in Content Creation
50:55 The Challenges of Content Creation
54:44 Transitioning from Corporate to Creative
01:00:00 Navigating Brand Deals and Transparency
01:02:36 Embracing Flexibility and Potential as a Creator

Mentions
Aja Dang – YouTuber who inspired Christina’s student loan repayment journey

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CHRISTINA MYCHAS
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In this episode, we dive into the art of packing for long-term travel, sharing tips on building a versatile capsule wardrobe, managing workout gear, and choosing the right footwear. We explore how to avoid outfit boredom, do laundry on the go, and balance personal style with practical needs. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or planning your first extended trip, this conversation will help you pack smarter and travel lighter—without sacrificing style.

Chapters

00:00 Living Out of a Suitcase: The Experience

04:02 Packing Strategies for Long-Term Travel

08:00 Core Capsule Wardrobe Essentials

12:00 Mixing and Matching: Versatility in Packing

16:02 Footwear: The Game Changer in Travel Packing

19:13 Packing Essentials and Versatility

22:07 Workout Gear and Space Management

24:49 Boredom with Capsule Wardrobe

30:03 Cravings for Closet Variety

34:41 Top Tips for Packing and Travel

Alyssa's travel capsule video for spring: https://youtu.be/mDEN0wqrgoE?si=fZFF_Vvnb4NPYKyb

Christina's packing video: https://youtu.be/sk9lWIW_vl4?si=viMoe5ZXlFFInCNv

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In this episode, we chat with Paige Pritchard, a financial expert who specializes in helping people transition from overspending and debt to financial empowerment. She dives into the psychology behind spending, emotional triggers, and the importance of awareness in overcoming financial challenges. We also explore how societal norms and social media shape our spending habits, and how algorithms influence our perceptions of normalcy. Paige shares insights on the need for creativity over consumption and how creating healthier habits can lead to personal growth. We wrap up with practical tips for recognizing marketing tactics and developing a healthier relationship with money.

Who is Paige?

Paige Pritchard is a spending coach who helps women stop impulse shopping and overspending.

Paige discovered her passion for helping women develop healthier spending habits through her own personal struggles with impulse shopping when at age 22 she blew through her $60,000 salary after graduating from college.

By uncovering the root cause of her shopping and making a commitment to develop healthier spending habits she was able to turn her financial situation around in her twenties by paying off her $40,000 of student loan debt, cash flowing her MBA, becoming a homeowner and building a multiple six-figure investment portfolio by age 29.

In 2020 Paige became a certified life coach through The Life Coach School and since then has coached thousands of women to become better spenders and reach their full financial potential through her social channels, her podcast called The Money Love Podcast, and group coaching program, Overcoming Overspending.

Paige’s work has been featured in publications like NBC News, The Washington Post, The Daily Mail, BuzzFeed, The Guardian, and the Dr. Phil Show.

Paige's Links

Instagram: @overcoming_overspending

TikTok: @overcoming_overspending

YouTube Channel

The Money Love Podcast

Work with Paige: Overcoming Overspending Group Coaching Program

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Overspending

02:46 Paige's Transformation Story

06:08 The Psychology of Spending

09:03 The Role of Emotions in Spending

12:00 Stages of Awareness in Spending Habits

15:00 The Lifelong Journey of Financial Health

18:00 Emotional Spending and Its Impacts

21:06 Challenging the Norms of Consumer Culture

26:50 The Impact of Social Media on Consumer Behavior

29:00 Understanding the Algorithm: Control and Consumption

36:40 Creation vs. Consumption: Finding Balance

45:28 Building Healthy Habits: Choosing Your Hard

48:44 The Psy

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CHRISTINA MYCHAS
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