In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, Reni is fresh off her own wedding journey and brings a bride's perspective to the messiest money dilemmas of the wedding season. From a manipulative mother hijacking guest lists, to expecting your chef friend to cater for free, to drowning in the cost of six destination weddings in a single year, nothing is off the table.

Reni brings her perspective not just as a financial voice, but as someone who recently planned a multi-day wedding herself. She knows both sides, what it feels like to want your people there, and what it costs them to show up.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to hold your boundaries when family tries to hijack your wedding plans

• Why blurring the lines between friendship and business is a recipe for resentment

• How to manage being invited to destination weddings without going broke

• How to back out of a financial commitment you can no longer afford gracefully

• Why the wedding is just one day, but your financial decisions last much longer

• Why a wedding invitation is just that — an invitation, not a financial obligation

• How to show up for the people you love without sacrificing your own financial goals

This episode is for anyone who has ever said yes when they meant no, stayed quiet when they should have spoken up, or watched their savings disappear in the name of someone else's joy.

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I didn’t even want a big wedding… and somehow, I ended up having a three-day one 😅

In this episode of Don't Go Broke Trying, I’m sharing the real story behind my wedding experience from a simple courthouse ceremony to a full destination celebration in Kigali.

But more importantly? I’m breaking down the financial reality of weddings.

Because no one tells you about:

• The “wedding tax” (yes, prices magically increase when vendors hear “wedding”)

• The hidden costs that creep up on you

• The pressure from family and culture

• And how easy it is to lose track of your budget

I’m walking you through what was worth it, what absolutely wasn’t, and the lessons I wish I knew before planning.

If you’re planning a wedding (or even thinking about it), this is your reminder that you can have a beautiful day without losing yourself or your money in the process.

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If you’ve ever wondered why earning more money doesn’t always translate into feeling financially secure, this episode will resonate with you.

In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni sits down with Prisca Benson, nurse, money coach, and founder of Our Green Life, to talk about the real journey behind building wealth. Prisca opens up about her personal story from struggling with overspending and debt to intentionally transforming her finances and growing her net worth by hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Together, they explore the habits, mindset shifts, and systems that helped Prisca take control of her money. This conversation goes beyond surface-level money tips and gets into the real behaviors that shape our financial lives.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why high earners can still feel broke or stuck financially

• Practical systems for saving, investing, and building long-term financial stability

• Why setting boundaries with money is an important part of financial growth

• How lifestyle inflation quietly keeps people from building wealth

Whether you're just starting your financial journey or already earning well but wondering where your money is going, this episode will give you practical insights on how to make, keep, and grow your money with intention.

Connect With Prisca:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourgreenlifenj/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prisca-j-benson/

Resources Mentioned:

Our Green Life Freedom Guide: https://ourgreenlifenj.kit.com/freedomguide?utm_source=dont-go-broke-trying&utm_medium=podcast

Newsletter sign-up page: https://ourgreenlifenj.kit.com/profile

1:1 Strategy Session: https://ourgreenlife.thrivecart.com/strategy-session/?utm_source=dont-go-broke-trying&utm_medium=podcast

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