Episode Details

Do you need to take a more active role in your finances? Today we’re joined by Mary Oves, a freelance writer, English professor, and widow. When her husband died, she set about creating a new life for herself. Over the past four years, Mary has opened up on her blog about the hard lessons she’s learned.

Despite being an introvert, Mary openly shares her life experiences on her blog, including tips for dressing as a fifty-something widow and what it’s like to travel alone. Her dialogue bridges the gap between the grief of being a widow and the joy of reinvention. During this episode, Mary shares everything she’s learned about finances, budgeting, and managing her income since becoming a widow.

On this episode of the Live. Love. Engage. podcast:

• Why Mary says she always knew her husband would die early.
• What prompted Mary to participate in financial activities more.
• Why Mary emphasizes the importance of a substantial emergency fund.
• The financial lessons she has learned by force (rather than interest).
• How women can take a more active role in their finances.
• Why the CEO of the household needs to be tough.
• Mary’s top tips for budgeting and how she’s managing her finances now.
• What Mary’s eyes were opened to once she became a widow.
• How conversations have changed since Mary’s husband passed.
• Why it’s important to look at your bills and charges closely.
• Mary’s journey with her financial advisor and what she changed.
• What Mary wishes she had done differently looking back.
• The importance of creating a will with your family.
• The money obstacle Mary is still working to overcome.
• Why understanding your money mindset is important.

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Website: https://www.chrysaliscollective.org/

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TRANSCRIPT

You’re listening to the live love engage podcast on today’s show, we’ll be talking about women money and becoming your family’s CEO. Stay tuned. I am Gloria Grace Rand, founder of the L.O.V.E. method and author of the number one, Amazon Best seller live love, engage – how to stop doubting yourself and start being yourself in this podcast, we share practical advice from a spiritual perspective on how to live fully love, deeply and engage authentically so you can cr