191: Money Mindset & Business Finances: Breaking Generational Patterns with Michelle Ghassemi

Episode Overview

Michelle is back for round two, and this time we're going deep on money — the beliefs we carry, the shame we attach to it, and the practical steps to finally see your finances clearly without the emotional charge.

Michelle grew up in generational poverty, built a seven-figure business with no MBA or formal training, and now mentors women entrepreneurs on the operations and financial back end of their businesses. Her approach is simple: data is just information, money is just a tool, and clarity beats anxiety every single time.

What We Cover

• Why so many women are afraid of their own numbers — and how to change that
• The first step: getting everything on a spreadsheet, in real numbers, no rounding
• How to track income and expenses so you see patterns instead of panicking
• Why your why has to be stronger than the pain of staying the same
• How to fall forward — recovering faster and using failure as data
• Why money is neutral, and how to stop assigning it shame or fear
• The one question to ask yourself at least once a year: What is enough?

Resources Mentioned

• 📖 The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel
• 📖 Think and Grow Rich — Napoleon Hill
• 📖 Candy Valentino — business money management
• 📖 The Brain is a Filthy Liar — advanced mindset read

Free Resource: 🎁 Unblock Your BS worksheet — grab it through Michelle's email list

Connect with Michelle📲 Instagram: @opsandgrowthmentor

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