Rest, Relationships, and Alignment: Keys to Sustainable Social Impact

Highly Sensitive Money with Diana Gisel Yañez

Does it sound familiar to feel like your personal finance decisions are out of your control? You may have been told to just budget better and yet, you still feel overwhelmed by financial stress. The pain of feeling like you're constantly struggling to make ends meet despite trying to budget better can be exhausting and demoralizing. But there is a way to understand the impact of policy on your personal finance and take control of your money.

You can watch our conversation here.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Understand how policy impacts your personal finances to make informed decisions and take control of your money.
• Explore the intersection of personal finance and social justice to create a more equitable and empowered financial future.
• Prioritize rest and self-care to enhance your overall well-being and financial resilience.
• Develop a work schedule and social media strategy that aligns with your personal and financial goals for greater balance and success.
• Cultivate authentic connections and genuine relationships to support your financial journey and overall happiness.

This is Michelle Jackson's story:

In this episode of Highly Sensitive Money, Diana Yañez interviews Michelle Jackson, a personal finance creator and advocate for equity and access. Michelle shares her experiences at a social justice meetup during the Fincon conference, expressing frustration with the lack of representation of equity, access, and policy perspectives. The conversation delves into the challenges of advocating for social justice within the personal finance space and the impact of external factors on financial decision-making.

Michelle's insights provide a valuable perspective on the integration of activism and social justice into personal finance conversations, emphasizing the need for more inclusive and empathetic discussions about money. Her experiences and reflections, along with Diana's engaging hosting, will help you gain a deeper understanding of the impact of policy on personal finance decisions, making this episode a must-listen for highly sensitive individuals navigating the intersection of personal finance and social justice.

Michelle Jackson loves to have the financial conversations that are often ignored. Why and how financial policy impact our money? Especially women's money.

The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Connecting through Social Justice at Fincon
00:02:54 - Advocacy and Belief Systems
00:06:01 - Highly Sensitive Money and Empathy
00:12:16 - Monetization and Ethical Alignment
00:15:25 - Impact of Different Financial Backgrounds
00:16:06 - Lifestyle and Financial Flexibility
00:18:54 - Accessibility Pricing and Financial Coaching
00:23:01 - Impact of Childhood Financial Background
00:30:31 - Managing Personal Reactions
00:31:40 - Dave Ramsey and Grumpiness
00:33:41 - Activism and Social Justice
00:35:07 - Logic in Personal Finance
00:43:23 - Individualism and Social Justice
00:46:29 - Oppression and Empathy
00:47:45 - Migrant and Homeless Crisis
00:51:36 - Visual Representation and Empathy
00:55:20 - Prioritizing Rest
01:00:31 - Entrepreneurship and Work-Life Balance
01:01:46 - Rethinking Work Schedules and Social Media Strategy
01:02:53 - The True Purpose of Social Media
01:06:26 - Strategic Business Decisions
01:10:32 - The Journey to Success
01:14:14 - Learning and Growth
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Resources:

• Check out Creators Getting Paid to gain insights into building a successful business without relying heavily on social media platforms.
• Explore Michelle's Colorado project and sign up for the newsletter-based business to receive engaging content about Colorado, including multimedia, interviews, and promotions.
• Check out Michelle's podcast michelleismoneyhungry.com, especially the one on homelessness in Colorado

Connect with me here:

• www.allthecolors.net
• https://www.youtube.com/@HighlySensitiveMoney
• https://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/in/dianagyanez/