Client Background
Here’s how Abbey went from emotionally controlled to financially empowered, using her divorce as her financial phoenix moment. Abbey had been divorced for over a year, but was still trying to untangle the financial and emotional aftermath. As a stay-at-home mom to three kids, she had never managed her finances independently. Her ex-husband had tightly controlled their finances and actively discouraged her involvement.
Even after receiving a sizable divorce settlement, which included rental properties, Abbey still felt overwhelmed. Years of being told she wasn’t “good with money” left her second-guessing every decision. Here’s the story of how she went from emotionally controlled to financially empowered and transformed her divorce into her phoenix moment.
At the Start of Coaching, Abbey faced:
- Financial disorganization
- $305,313 in business debt tied to her rental properties
- Just $3,800 in business savings—forcing her to take on debt for property improvements
- No clear system for tracking personal spending, financial goals, or net worth
- Paralyzing self-doubt, making it difficult to trust her financial instincts
Her biggest challenge? Evicting her ex-husband’s voice from her thoughts. “You’re not good with details. Face it, business and money aren’t your strong suit.”
Challenges & Pain Points
- Despite a healthy income, she constantly worried it wasn’t enough.
- Felt like an impostor rather than a capable businesswoman.
- Had never been taught the mechanics of finance, business, investing, or taxes.
- Struggled with emotional money triggers—fear of spending, doubt, and indecision.
My Approach
Before tackling the numbers, we created a safe, judgment-free space for Abbey to rebuild her financial confidence. Step by step, we developed straightforward financial systems and rewired her money mindset.
- Debt Strategy: Designed a structured repayment plan, including refinancing options to accelerate progress.
- Building Her Money Team: Identified and onboarded key financial professionals (CPA, attorney, etc).
- Saving & Investing: Set up automated savings & investment transfers—ensuring she could enjoy spending without guilt.
- Mindset Shifts: Identified emotional money triggers and replaced self-doubt with a money boss mentality.
Transformation & Results
Debt Payoff: Executing a strategic plan to pay down home improvement loans using rental business profits.
New Business Launch: Streamlined real estate operations, freeing time to launch her dream coaching & author business.
Savings Growth: Increased liquid savings to $79,200 in just 18 months.
Stronger Confidence: Grew her financial knowledge & belief in herself—finally feeling in control.
Net Worth Increase: $279,000 in 18 months!
In Abbey’s Words
“I wasn’t expecting to receive such warmth during our financial coaching sessions. Christine empowered me and left criticism out of the equation. She is a teacher, a mentor, and my biggest cheerleader. She quickly erased my money fears through compassion and education.
I am so much more relaxed now. My anxiety and fears about money have dramatically decreased. I feel secure in my ability to make sound financial decisions.” – Abbey
The End Result
Abbey’s financial confidence is soaring, and so is her career. She’s not just managing her real estate business—she’s launching another one, stepping fully into her power as a coach and author. Most importantly, she’s showing her children firsthand that women can be financially savvy and run multiple successful businesses. It took time, effort, and commitment for Abbey to go from emotionally controlled to financially empowered. But she had a compassionate and money-smart coach cheering her on the whole way.
Are you ready to take charge of your financial future? Let’s chat!