S2 E8: A Financial Reset for Creatives - Budgeting, Saving, & Realistic Money Goals
19m | Dec 31, 2025Do you actually need extreme budgets and perfectly curated New Year’s resolutions to “be good with money”? Or is there another way to reset your finances that actually works for creatives?
In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down how to approach money in the New Year without shame, pressure, or unrealistic expectations. For a mindset reset + tangible steps you can actually stick to, give it a listen.
WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT:
- How to reflect on last year’s spending without guilt or shame
- What a “financial reset” really means (and what it doesn’t)
- Realistic budgeting strategies for freelancers and artists
- How to save money with inconsistent or seasonal income
- Setting financial goals that fit your lifestyle - not TikTok’s
- Why progress over perfection is the key to better money habits
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- 5 Things Financial Checklist + other free tools to organize your money
- Free Budget Tracker Spreadsheet
- Be sure to check out our budgeting & savings episodes!
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That’s all for now. See you next week! Xoxo
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