Budget Divas
Welcome to Budget Divas—where bougie meets budget without apology.
I'm Jenn Trinidad: mystery shopper, budgeting coach, and single mom rebuilding life after loss. I paid off $90,000 of debt without giving up my iced coffee or self-care days, and I teach women how to do the same—without shame and without rice-and-beans burnout.
Each episode, we get real about money, mindset, and making room for joy—even when life hits hard. Whether you're drowning in debt, learning how to budget on a single income, or trying to heal from grief and still afford Target runs, this is your safe space.
Because you don’t have to sacrifice style to live within your means. And you don’t have to do it alone.
What You'll Get Each Week:
- Honest conversations about grief, healing, and financial survival
- Real-world tips for budgeting, side hustles, and mystery shopping
- Pep talks for the days when you want to quit
- Guest interviews, diva-style hacks, and heart-to-hearts with no judgment
Come as you are. Leave with hope, a plan, and maybe a free Starbucks.
New episodes every week. Subscribe and let’s glow up—one budget at a time.
Episodes
9 episodes
#9 The $1,500 RV Mistake That Taught Me More Than Any Budget Ever Did
In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about my $1,500 RV mistake—and the budgeting lessons no one talks about.What started as a fun, spontaneous trip turned into an expensive wake-up call. And if you’ve ever told yourself “it’ll be fine...
#8 From Rent to Keys: A First-Time Home Buyer’s Game Plan
In this episode of the Budget Divas podcast, host Jen Trinidad and guest Corrine Tomita-Soupnet discuss essential tips for first-time home buyers. They cover the importance of understanding mortgage qualification, budgeting for home ownership, ...
#7 10 Simple Steps to Fix Your Budget in 30 Days (Even If You're Broke)
Episode Description:Hey bestie! If you're feeling overwhelmed by rising costs and money stress, I totally get it. In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to get your finances back on track with 10 simple, actionable step...
#6 Why September Is Your Second Chance at Financial Freedom
Ready for a financial fresh start? Forget waiting until January—September is your secret weapon for financial transformation!The September Reset works like a second New Year, but without all the pressure and post-holiday exhaustion. Whi...
#5: From Two Incomes to One: What Changed and What I Learned
After suddenly losing my husband in 2023, I found myself in unfamiliar territory—grieving, overwhelmed, and managing finances completely alone for the first time. In this deeply personal episode of Budget Divas, I share what that seaso...
#4: How I Stopped Emotional Spending (Even During the Hardest Season of My Life)
In this raw and real episode of Rebuilding Bougie, I’m sharing the emotional (and financial) aftermath of losing my husband Alden in 2023 — and how grief quietly wreaked havoc on my bank account. From takeout dinners I didn’t eat to la...
#3: Retail Therapy, Takeout and Tears, What Grief Did to My Bank Account
After losing my husband in late 2023, grief didn’t just shatter my heart—it wrecked my finances. In this episode, I share the raw truth about emotional spending, budgeting breakdowns, and the quiet chaos that follows loss.I talk about ho...
#2: From $90,000 in Debt to Financial Freedom—Then Life Fell Apart
In this episode, I’m sharing the full story behind Budget Divas—a story I never thought I’d tell out loud. This isn’t just about paying off $90,000 of debt. It’s about the emotional toll of working a high-pressure job, the moment I realized my ...
#1: Why I Took a Two-Year Break from Budget Divas
Two years ago, I was running a thriving business—coaching women, hosting challenges, and helping people pay off debt while still living their best life. But in November 2023, everything changed. My husband passed away unexpectedly, and I couldn...