Money isn't the root of all evil; it's simply a tool, and how we perceive it shapes our financial destiny. We will unravel the misconceptions that wealth automatically corrupts individuals and explore how these ingrained beliefs might be holding you back from financial prosperity. Through candid discussions about public figures like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, we challenge the notion that wealth demands specific moral actions. Discover how shifting your perception of money can transform your financial landscape and make you a magnet for abundance.

Our family history plays a crucial role in our financial mindset, often perpetuating unhealthy money dynamics. In this episode, I share personal stories illustrating how subconscious beliefs inherited from our upbringing can derail our financial well-being. Together, we'll dismantle the myth that wealth requires sacrificing personal relationships, exploring how reprogramming these deep-seated narratives can lead to a more empowered and balanced financial life. By breaking free from inherited money stories, you can craft a future where your financial success aligns harmoniously with your values and happiness.

Feeling unworthy of wealth can be a significant barrier to achieving financial abundance, and our mindset, influenced by our environment and relationships, is pivotal in this process. We'll examine the underlying beliefs that may be sabotaging your financial progress and discuss the power of gratitude in transforming your relationship with money. With a focus on embracing abundance and challenging limiting beliefs, you'll learn how financial prosperity is accessible to everyone.


Episode Highlights: 

Reclaiming Wealth: We confront the pervasive belief that wealth inherently corrupts. We examine why society often equates having money with moral decay, a notion frequently passed down through generations. Through discussing public figures like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, we question the assumption that the wealthy must adhere to specific moral standards or philanthropic duties. By shifting your perception of money from something that requires arduous effort to something that flows easily, you can align yourself with financial success. This mindset shift allows you to break free from self-sabotaging behaviors and embrace a life of abundance.

Shifting Money Mindset for Abundance:  The subconscious feelings of unworthiness that often hinder financial abundance. We explore how your environment and relationships shape your beliefs about money, impacting your ability to attract wealth. By fostering a mindset of gratitude for the money you already have, you can transform your relationship with it. Embracing abundance and challenging limiting beliefs opens the door to financial prosperity, which is accessible to everyone, not just a select few.

Embracing Wealth: Treat money with respect and gratitude to shift from a scarcity mentality to one of abundance. By cultivating a positive relationship with money—much like nurturing a relationship with a partner—you can attract more wealth into your life. We also introduce the next episode's topic on narcissistic parenting and its impact on financial relationships, encouraging listeners to stay connected for continued insights and support.


Three Action Steps to Take:

Identify and Challenge Negative Beliefs:
Reflect on your current beliefs about money. Write down any negative perceptions you hold, such as the belief that wealth corrupts or that money is hard to come by. For each belief, consider where it originated—did it come from family, society, or past experiences? Once identified, challenge these beliefs by asking if they truly align with your values and if they are serving your financial goals. This self-awareness is crucial in dismantling limiting money narratives and creating a healthier financial mindset.

Cultivate Gratitude for Money:
Start practicing gratitude for the money you have, no matter how small the amount. Whenever you receive money, pay a bill, or make a purchase, consciously thank the money for being there for you. This shift in mindset from scarcity to gratitude can transform your relationship with money and make you more receptive to financial abundance. Consider keeping a gratitude journal specifically for financial matters to track how this practice positively influences your financial situation over time.

Reframe Money as a Positive Force:
Begin viewing money as a neutral tool that can bring positive changes to your life. Make a list of the positive impacts money has had on your life and the potential benefits it can bring when used in alignment with your values. This reframe helps in seeing money as a means to achieve personal and communal goals rather than something to be feared or resented. By treating money with respect and as an ally in your journey, you can become a magnet for greater financial prosperity.



Journaling Prompts: I want you to just reflect on those beliefs that we challenged a little bit earlier. So recognizing how you feel about 
money and challenging those beliefs and where you picked them up from and how can you show gratitude for money.  

What did you do to whine and dine your money? 
What did you do to show gratitude for your money this week, and how did it show up for you in return? 
 
Conclusion: Wealth is a tool that reflects who you are. By challenging old beliefs and adopting an abundance mindset, you can unlock financial potential and create a future that aligns with your values.

Next week’s episode we're actually going to take a little bit of a shift, and we're going to be talking about narcissistic parenting and how to spot it. A lot of narcissistic parents are also like my mom make you feel bad for wanting certain things, and if you have a narcissistic parent, you probably also have a shitty relationship with money, so the two go hand in hand.

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Meet Alexis Frank

 
There are three things in life I’ve never enjoyed being: tired, uncomfortable in my clothes, and unable to afford the things I want.

Three things in life I had been for awhile: tired, uncomfortable in my clothes, and unable to afford the things I want (first world problems, am I right?)

Those things served a purpose in my life, but no longer suited who I believe to be, the best version of myself. 

Let me give you some background

My brother and I were raised by a single mother, in NYC, who dedicated her life to teaching special education students. It goes without saying that we never had a lot of money. We never questioned where our next meal was coming from and we got to travel to beautiful places (on a tight budget of course), but we knew the reality of our finances at a very young age.

So in order to save my mother the ungodly burden of co-signing on loans for college, I joined the Army at 17, which for 6 years, made me both tired and uncomfortable in my clothes (those boots were not the business). But it was at this point, I experienced having money, and I knew I liked that. But the rest had to go.

I met my husband before I got out of the military, and we had our son. I worked for a few small businesses, spent some time as a SAHM, which I loathed (don’t judge, it ain’t for everyone), and finished up a few degrees. This left me both tired and unable to afford the things I wanted (which was just a nice vacation without a screaming baby for two nights). So again, I knew something had to change.

Fast forward to when we got the opportunity to change duty stations. I was finishing up my MBA and I was able to finally land a position in corporate America, which I thought I had always wanted (Alexa: play “living the American dream). I tried my best to make the most of it and to be grateful for the opportunity, but my commute was horrible, my pantsuits were tight (I was pregnant with our third child), my heels hurt, and most of my meetings could have been emails. 

Then the pandemic hit, and I got to work from home. As horrible as it was, I finally thought to myself “this is how I do it. I get to work from home in my pajamas, make money, spend more time with my kids, and take naps.” But I was wrong again.

When my husband changed duty stations again, I was placed on a high profile program with my company that demanded mandatory overtime. I knew then that corporate life was never going to give me the time freedom I needed, and that starting my business was the only way I could build the life I wanted which included leggings and vacations.

The Filing Cabinet was born out of my realization that I had been coaching people ever since my teenage years. My friends and colleagues have always seen me as the go-to expert for pretty much any issues they have ever had. I pride myself on that, and I want to use over 15 years of that experience to coach you through leaving your corporate job, realizing your entrepreneurial potential, and helping you scale your life and business to unprecedented heights (and in your sweatpants, if you’re anything like me).

There is no blanket version of success, and I suspect you are here because you are tired of the version we have been sold. We don’t dream of labor and hustle culture is toxic in our eyes. But we have the drive to build something big, so that we can take advantage of the fruits of our labor, far sooner rather than later

Are you finally ready to spend more time doing things that light up your soul? Then let’s get started

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