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Be Freaking Awesome Podcast
Tired of surface-level conversations and sugar-coated advice? You’re in the right place. The Be Freaking Awesome podcast is where real transformation happens—no fluff, no B.S., just raw, honest conversations that challenge you to step into your most authentic, powerful self. If you’re ready to stop playing small, rewire your mindset, and take bold action toward the life you actually want, this podcast is for you.
Hosted by Angela and Sami, a mother-daughter duo with a passion for personal growth, this show is all about real talk and real results. We bring two perspectives, two generations, and one shared mission: to empower you to harness fear, build resilience, and create lasting confidence. Whether you're navigating big life changes, pursuing a dream, or just trying to feel more like yourself again, we’re here to remind you: you are capable of so much more than you think.
Expect a mix of inspiring solo episodes, powerful guest interviews, and candid conversations where we don’t hold back. We tackle topics like overcoming self-doubt, cultivating courage, redefining success, and embracing authenticity—because let’s be honest, trying to fit into someone else’s version of success is exhausting.
Through humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, we tackle topics like overcoming self-doubt, cultivating courage, redefining success, and embracing authenticity. No more waiting for the “perfect” moment. No more second-guessing yourself. It’s time to step fully into your purpose and live a life that feels aligned, fulfilling, and freaking awesome.
If you're ready to elevate your mindset, transform your habits, and show up for yourself in ways you never have before, hit play and join us. This is your space to grow, to be challenged, and to be reminded that you are more powerful than you realize.
Let’s do this—because life is too short to settle for anything less than freaking awesome.
Be Freaking Awesome Podcast
EP157 The Hidden Connection Between Grief and Money (And How to Heal Your Financial Mindset) with DonJay Rice
đź’ˇ Did you know that your emotions around money are deeply tied to your past experiences?
In this episode of Be Freaking Awesome, Sami Kinnison and Angela Belford sit down with financial coach and behavioral specialist DonJay Rice to explore the unexpected ways grief and trauma shape your financial habits. Whether it’s avoiding money conversations, feeling guilt around inheritance, or struggling to make financial decisions, this episode will help you unpack your money story and take the first step toward a healthier financial mindset.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
âś… The surprising link between grief, trauma, and financial behaviors
âś… How your first money memories still influence your decisions today
âś… Why inheritance and loss can create unexpected financial guilt
âś… The power of money journaling and how to recognize emotional spending
âś… How to start having safe and productive money conversations in relationships
✅ Why 80% of widows change financial advisors after their spouse passes—and what that means for your own financial planning
đź’ Are you carrying financial stress, guilt, or avoidance from your past? This episode is your invitation to reflect, heal, and create a better relationship with money.
Resources & Links:
đź”— Connect with DonJay Rice: DrumbeatofWealth.com
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