Episode 503: Why a Healthy Relationship With Money Changes Everything with Melissa Mittelstaedt

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to celebrate money coming in, but feel completely different when it's time to spend it?

Or maybe you've caught yourself worrying about the economy, questioning your financial decisions, or wondering if it's even possible to build a thriving business while staying true to your values.

These are conversations I think we need to have more often.

In Amplify Your Success episode 503, I'm joined by Melissa Mittelstaedt, an accredited financial counselor who helps passion-led entrepreneurs build a healthier relationship with money. Together, we explore why money is so much more than numbers in a bank account. It's a relationship that influences how we make decisions, how we show up in our businesses, and even how we experience abundance.

We also talk about the stories we've inherited about money, why conscious entrepreneurs have an opportunity to change those stories, how to navigate debt without shame, and practical ways to create a healthier relationship with money that supports both your business and your life.

If you've ever felt tension around money, pricing, debt, or financial conversations, I think this episode will help you approach money with greater confidence, compassion, and possibility.

 

Key Takeaways:

[02:35] Why now is the perfect time to examine your relationship with money and how it shapes every financial decision you make.

[05:15] Melissa's four-part framework for creating a healthier relationship with money through business, personal, tactical, and spiritual practices.

[07:30] The common stories conscious entrepreneurs believe about money and why it's time to rewrite them.

[10:34] How becoming more visible with your values around money can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond your own business.

[12:06] Why a healthy relationship with money changes the way you approach sales conversations, strategic partnerships, and client relationships.

[15:14] Melissa's perspective on navigating debt without shame and how to rebuild your relationship with money while creating a sustainable financial plan.

[19:08] Two simple practices that can calm your nervous system around money, including gratitude and EFT tapping.

[23:39] Melissa's favorite money mindset resource and why reading books that expand your perspective can help reshape your financial beliefs.

[26:02] Melissa's free resource to help you better understand your relationship with money and begin creating healthier financial habits.

 

About The Guest: 

Melissa Mittelstaedt is an Accredited Financial Counselor® & Consultant who walks alongside passion-led entrepreneurs on their comfy-with-money journey. Her financial story truly began when she suddenly realized that life after college couldn’t be forged on student loans and credit card debt alone. Melissa has been a small business owner for 17 years, so her zone of genius is in a holistic view of both business & personal finances.

 

Connect With The Guest: 

Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-mittelstaedt/ 

Follow Melissa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_melissamitt/

Check out Melissa’s Website For Some Great Resources - https://www.melissamitt.com

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Download Melissa Mittelstaedt's Relationship With Money resource guide - https://melissamitt.myflodesk.com/relationship 

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