Surviving the Storm: Money Lessons from Hurricane Helene

What do you do when a hurricane wipes out your town—and your wallet? In this episode, I’m breaking down the gritty, real-life money lessons I learned after Hurricane Helene tore through Asheville, NC. From stashing cash for emergencies to calling your credit card company to beg for a break, these tips aren’t your average financial advice. This is survival mode, people. We’re talking about how to handle money when disaster strikes, including quick cash moves, disaster-proof budgeting, and essential prep hacks to keep you afloat when the world’s gone to hell. Tune in and find out how to storm-proof your finances because it’s not just about building wealth—it’s about surviving the chaos. LINKS MENTIONED Be Loved Asheville Red Cross of WNC Community Foundation of WNC World Central Kitchen Manna Food Bank Buncombe County Hurricane Helene donations CONNECT WITH SHANNAH FREEBIE: Show Me the Money Workshop  FREEBIE: She’s Got Wealth Workshop Looking for Money Coaching? Book a complimentary 20-minute call with Shannah to learn more https://savvycal.com/everyonestalkinmoney/comp  Healthy Wealth Program for Women https://etmpod.link/healthywealth   Follow me on Instagram SPONSORS You can sign up for Brown Way to Money now at themoneymindsethub.com/academy. And here's a little bonus: use the code "EXPERT" at checkout for $100 off your enrollment Thanks to Money Picked for sponsoring the show. To schedule a FREE meeting to figure out your next financial steps, go to http://www.moneypickle.com/etm.  Thanks to Wildgrain for sponsoring the show. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to http://www.wildgrain.com/etm to start your subscription. Thanks to Mint Mobile for sponsoring the show. To get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to http://www.mintmobile.com/ETM . Thanks to OneSkin for sponsoring the show. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code ETM at https://www.oneskin.co/  Thanks to Quince for sponsoring the show. Go to http://www.quince.com/etm for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Thanks to NerdWallet for sponsoring the show. Don’t wait to make smart financial decisions. Compare and find smarter credit cards, savings accounts, and more today at www.nerdwallet.com. Thanks to Monarch for sponsoring the show. ​​After trying out Monarch for myself, I understand why it’s the top-rated personal finance app. Listeners of this show will get an extended thirty-day free trial when you go to www.monarchmoney.com/ETM.  Thanks to ButcherBox for sponsoring the show. Sign up today at www.butcherbox.com/etm and use code ETM to get $20 off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ever feel like no matter what you do, you'll never have “enough” money? Join the club! On Everyone’s Talkin' Money, we know it’s not just about the dollars—it’s the sleepless nights, the 3 a.m. “Can I afford that?” panic, and the fear of never hitting your goals. I'm here to change all that. Hosted by Shannah Game, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trauma of Money Specialist, and soon-to-be author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money (coming Feb 2025), this show skips the BS and digs into what’s really keeping you stuck—those emotional triggers and habits we all have but never talk about. Whether it’s money guilt, fear, or just plain overwhelm, we’ve got real stories and laugh-out-loud tips to help you stop stressing and start building actual wealth. Healthy wealth. If you’re tired of advice from finance bros who yell at you for making mistakes and jargon-filled lectures, hit subscribe and tune in for a refreshing take on building wealth in a way that’s real, doable, and actually enjoyable. It’s time to kick fear to the curb and build the life (and bank account) you deserve.