Let’s talk about breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle (without shame)


Hey there,

If you’ve ever felt stuck living paycheck to paycheck, you are so not alone.
And you’re definitely not doing anything wrong.

We’re talking all about this in this week’s episode of the Female Finance Collective Podcast, and I hope you’ll join us for the conversation. It’s real, raw, and filled with ideas you can start using today.

🎧 Episode: Struggling to break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle?
In this episode, we share:
💬 Jen’s honest story of the stress and shame she felt
🎓 My own journey navigating college expenses and money pressure
💡 The #1 thing that helped us shift
🛠️ Practical, non-judgy tips to make more income without burning out
💰 Side gigs that actually work (and don’t require another full-time job)
🎨 Creative ways to turn your skills into extra income

Whether you're just starting to get a handle on your finances or looking for new ideas, this episode is here to help you breathe again.

▶️ Watch now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdKfkhg_bNc&t=240s
Or search for “Female Finance Collective” wherever you get your podcasts.

🎉 We’re so close to 100 YouTube subscribers—we’re at 97 right now.
Want to be our 100th? Click that subscribe button and celebrate with us!

✨ This week’s warm invitation:
Make some time to listen in. Let yourself feel seen. Take one next step toward ease.

With so much love,
Sybil

P.S. If something in the episode resonates, reply to this email and tell me. I’d love to hear your story. Or come share inside the Female Finance Collective—we’re cheering each other on, every step of the way. We’ve lowered our price to $5 to grow quickly for a limited time! Plus Andrew Hallam, best-selling author of Balance: How to Invest and Spend For Happiness, Health, and Wealth is speaking to us on Monday. I hope that you can make it!

Join us → www.skool.com/female-finance-collective/about

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