EP06: How to Recover From The 5D's with Janine "JJ" Conway

Her Money Story Podcast

As you are sitting and reading this now: think about a friend, a sister, an aunt, or mom, and every other woman inside and outside of your immediate circles who you've seen undergo so much struggle. Whether it's getting divorced, getting downsized, experiencing a major illness, becoming too disabled to work, and finally, dealing with death — these five areas often come as a surprise and wreak havoc on the unprepared and unprotected.

In this episode, I share the screen with financial planner, author, and speaker Janine "JJ" Conway. Lean in as we talk about rising from the fog of despair if you are affected by one of the 5 Ds and take proactive steps to achieve confidence in your ability to manage financially.

Key points covered in this episode:

✔️ Gain control by preparing yourself. The Cinderella Syndrome puts off women to prepare for the unknowable and holding the belief that the man is supposed to provide and manage the family finances.

✔️ Be optimistic but realistic. You don't want to have a negative mindset when you're looking for a job, dealing with a disease, or just going through a rough time. But staying positive without shifting your finances keeps your recovery further and further.

✔️The generational "no-talk rule" regarding money. The lack of communication between spouses and parents to their children has most often resulted in detrimental results.

✔️ There are ways to build wealth quickly, repeatedly, and ethically. You don't have to be in poverty all of your life and live in scarcity. You can start today no matter where you're starting from.

✔️ Best Tip: Focus on money coming IN rather than what's going OUT. Shift your mindset. Once you concentrate on what flows in, you expand wealth.

Taking some action toward getting prepared is better than no action.

If you are ready to take a stand for yourself, use my scheduling app to set up a time to discuss how you can get prepared for the 5 Ds. Spaces are limited; schedule your free consultation today.

Janine "JJ" Conway is a financial planner who empowers individuals to dump debt and build lasting wealth through financial and business education and coaching. She's served in the Air Force for over 21 years. She returned from a 6-month military trip to discover her house sold and most of her belongings thrown out. That week she signed divorce papers and not only became a single mom but also had to figure out how to deal with over $845,000 in divorce debt. The personal growth and financial skills she used to overcome these life-gut-punches are the same skills she teaches today. Visit https://www.jjconway.org/

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About Felicia Gopaul, CFP

Ms. Gopaul is a Money Confidence Catalyst and author of an Amazon best-selling books "Preparing for the Five Ds: Divorce, Disability, Downsizing, Disasters, and Death" and "Local Business Mavericks - Volume 20: Insights & Innovation From Top Local Business Owners, Professionals & Community Leaders."

She is also a speaker and Certified Financial Planner Ambassador (only one of 50 people in the United States). She teaches accomplished, successful and educated women to heal their money mistakes, rebuild their wealth, and ultimately reclaim their power.

Her business, Financial Control Mastery, teaches women to honor themselves through their money and actions. Know more and visit www.FinancialControlMastery.com