Budgeting with Feelings: How FOMO Blew Up My Budget

Welcome to No Se Habla Taxes, the podcast where I—a CPA and fractional controller—do my own bookkeeping and confess my way through the chaos so you don’t have to feel alone in yours.

In this episode, I get very real about budgeting—specifically, the emotional kind. Not the kind that lives in a pristine spreadsheet, but the one that has to account for things like impulse buys, last-minute trips, and yes, a serious case of professional FOMO.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

💸 The story of how I budgeted for one conference… and ended up attending two

📉 Why the problem wasn’t the money—but the scramble afterward

🧠 How emotional spending shows up in business (hello, “treat yourself” tax write-offs)

🛠️ My 3-step approach to building a solopreneur-friendly budget that actually works

💰 Why every founder needs a “FOMO Fund”—and how to set one up

👥 Plus, in our new segment From My Network, I’m shouting out the brilliant Lori Young—offer strategist and holistic business coach. Don’t miss her Offer Confidence Toolkit!

🎁 Freebie Alert: Want a solopreneur-friendly budget template? Grab my Budgeting Starter Kit via the link in the show notes.

📣 CTA:

If this episode made you feel seen, hit subscribe, share it with a fellow business owner, and leave a review. And remember—budgeting isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being honest. Future You will thank you.

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🔗 Budgeting Starter Kit

The Offer Confidence Toolkit is your go-to gut check for your offer…with a major upgrade. Now featuring an AI-powered tool + downloadable checklist, this dynamic duo walks you through 10 intentional questions to uncover whether your offer is truly aligned, marketable, and ready to sell, or where it needs a quick tune-up. https://www.onamissionbrands.com/offer-checklist

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