27 Jun The $70k mistake that almost broke me
In this episode, I’m sharing a story I never thought I’d talk about publicly — the $70,000 financial mistake that nearly broke me.
I’m opening up about the debt I found myself in, what I wish I knew earlier, and how I managed to turn things around. From navigating conversations with creditors, to budgeting, to choosing the right financial support — I’m walking you through the real, unfiltered story and what I’ve learned the hard way.
Whether you’re working your way out of debt, rebuilding your money mindset, or just want to be more financially empowered — this one’s for you.
We cover:
– The honest truth about how I ended up $70,000 in debt
– The importance of budgeting and tracking your expenses
– How to talk to your creditors when things go south
– Using 0% balance transfer cards strategically
– Why you need a financial advisor (a good one!)
– My favourite debt payoff strategy: the snowball method
– What this taught me about shame, resilience and starting over
Links + Resources
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Empower House Podcast
The podcast where we’re talking business, entrepreneurship, habits, mindset, and sharing real life stories. I’ve been hosting my networking event the Brunch Club, featuring incredible speakers for 7 years, now I’m bringing the Brunch Club experience (and more) to your ears.
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Hosted by Lauren Bryant, multi-award winning small business specialist, founder of Empower House, and The Brunch Club events, Business Club mentor, twin mum, and coffee enthusiast.