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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In this episode, Reni sits down with Jessica Moorhouse, an Accredited Financial Counsellor, host of the More Money Podcast, and author of Everything But Money. Together, they explore the emotional side of money: the childhood experiences, beliefs, and hidden stories that shape how we earn, spend, save, and avoid it.

Jessica also shares her own journey while writing her book, the memories she uncovered, the shame she had to confront, and the mindset shifts that changed her relationship with money. This episode is a gentle guide to understanding the feelings behind your financial habits and starting the work of rewriting your money story.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why “money issues” often have nothing to do with money
  

• How childhood memories and early experiences shape your financial mindset
  

• What financial shame looks like and where it usually starts
  

• The difference between money habits and money belief
  

• Why even high earners feel “behind,” guilty, or never “enough”
  

• The role of trauma whether big or small in your money story
  

• Steps to start uncovering your hidden stories and financial patterns

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  Connect With Jessica:

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

  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaimoorhouse/

  Website: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/

  
  

  Resources Mentioned:

  YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/jessicamoorhouse1

  Listen to the More Money Podcast: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/podcast

  Budget spreadsheets and course: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/course

  Everything but Money Book by Jessica Moorhouse: https://jessicamoorhouse.com/book

  
  

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If you've ever wondered how to create more time in your life without waiting decades to retire, this episode is your perfect starting point.

In this thoughtful conversation, Reni sits down with Brian, author and founder of the Time Freedom movement, who explains how to design a life that prioritizes time first and not just extreme wealth. Brian shares the moment that changed his approach to freedom, the simple Time Freedom Formula he uses to map money + flexible work, and the practical steps he took to take entire summers off within three years. He also walks through real trade-offs, common mistakes people make chasing early retirement, and how flexible income and smarter planning can get you meaningful freedom sooner.

Whether you want to take extended breaks, build a seasonal work schedule, or simply buy more space in your calendar, this episode makes the idea of time freedom practical, realistic, and actionable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between financial independence and time freedom
  

• Brian’s Time Freedom Formula: how money + flexible work = earlier freedom
  

• Practical steps to create flexible income and map a calendar-based lifestyle
  

• How to model different scenarios (college, healthcare, big life expenses) so you don’t run out of money while taking time off
  

• The trade-offs you’ll face when choosing freedom over extreme wealth and how to decide what matters to you
  

• Common mistakes people make when chasing freedom and how to avoid being pulled back into the status quo

Whether you’re mid-career, running a business, or just curious about designing life differently, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to start building time into your life now without going broke trying.

Connect With Brian:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/timefreedomlife?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Website: https://timefreedom.life/

Resources Mentioned:

Time Freedom Calculator: https://timefreedomcalculator.com/

Buy Brian’s Book: https://timefreedom.life/

Brian’s Time Freedom Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-time-freedom-podcast/id1676158930

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In this episode of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is back with another round of Coinfessions, unpacking tough money dilemmas that sit at the intersection of finances, values, and relationships. From a husband demanding his wife quit her job, to parents navigating how much financial transparency is too much for kids, to friendships and weddings strained by money expectations, nothing is off-limits.

With honesty and real-world perspective, Reni breaks down who’s being reasonable, who’s crossing boundaries, and what financial self-protection really looks like in everyday life.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How money conversations can shape a child’s future mindset

• Why “doing the easy thing” financially isn’t always the right thing

• How to navigate career vs marriage conflicts without sacrificing financial security

• How to repair relationships after money mistakes

• Wedding etiquette around last-minute cancellations

• How generosity (or lack of it) reveals people’s true values

If you’ve ever felt conflicted about money and the people you love, this episode will help you think more clearly and respond with confidence.

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In this special FinCon edition of Don’t Go Broke Trying, Reni is joined by a very familiar guest — her dad, Bode the Finance Dad for a heartfelt and practical conversation about raising kids who truly understand money.

Recorded live at the Adobe Podcast booth in Portland, this short but powerful episode breaks down the early habits, lessons, and mindsets that shape a child’s financial future. Bode shares how he went from not understanding money to becoming financially savvy through self-education and how he passed that financial literacy down to his daughters starting as early as age two.

Together, they dive into:

• Why financial literacy should start early

• Practical ways to teach kids about needs vs wants

• How to use allowance, real cash, and everyday moments as teaching tools

• The MKM Formula (Make, Keep, Multiply) and why it’s the key to generational wealth

• How parents can model healthy money habits without burdening their kids

Whether you’re a parent, future parent, or someone healing from childhood money lessons, this episode offers simple, relatable, and actionable insights you can start using today.

Tune in to learn how to raise financially confident kids and make sure you don’t go broke trying.

Connect With Bode, the Finance Dad:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bode.thefinancedad/?hl=en

Resources Mentioned: 17 to Millionaire by Douglas Price

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If you've ever set New Year’s financial resolutions that fade by March, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Reni breaks down the money truths you need to hear even if they sting a little. From understanding your real numbers to aligning spending with priorities, building systems over relying on fleeting motivation, and embracing the “boring steps” that lead to financial freedom, Reni lays it all out.

This episode is a reset, helping you start 2026 with clarity, structure, and practical strategies that actually work. Whether you want to save more, invest consistently, or simply feel less stressed about money, this episode makes taking action approachable and realistic.

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