True abundance is about having the Money, health, and time for a fulfilling life. 

Virginia talks with Jen Smith, a leading voice in financial Education and co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast. Jen helps people manage their money better so they can have the freedom to pursue their passions and strongly believes business owners must use their time and energy wisely to achieve success.  

Her decision to prioritize publishing her book “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke” over launching a YouTube channel speaks to the power of making intentional decisions that honor your current life stage and personal values. 

Redefining Abundance  

(00:14:41) Intentional Resource Management and Stewardship 

(00:25:44) Tips for SEO Podcasting and Video Content  

(00:37:06) Releasing Perfection to Make Room for Authenticity  

(00:43:35) Creating Alignment by Spending with Discernment  

“We will always spend money. We will always spend time. So to think of frugality as just wanting less, consuming less, less, less, less is a lie. It’s a good spending of it. That’s why we shifted away from how do I spend as little as possible to how do I spend as intentionally as possible?” – Jen Smith 

Connect with guest, Jen Smith:    

Podcast – Frugal Friends Podcast  

Book – Buy What You Love Without Going Broke  

Instagram – Frugal Friends Podcast 

Connect with host, Virginia Elder:     

Website – Reaching Abundance    

Facebook – Podcast Abundance Business Page    

Instagram – Podcast Abundance    

LinkedIn – Virginia Elder    

YouTube – @ReachingAbundance    

This podcast is edited and managed by the team at Podcast Abundance. To discuss working together on your podcast or YouTube channel, book a Discovery call with Virginia.    

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Virginia Elder Founder | Podcast Editor & Manager

With a robust foundation of 15+ years in project management, client service, and strategic organization, I make things happen. I shine brightest in the behind-the-scenes support role, aiding entrepreneurs in becoming visible through content marketing. Podcasting is just one avenue; my expertise lies in helping you expand your reach, attract leads, and boost revenue, all while you focus on what you do best.

My journey into podcast editing began with a simple 'yes' to a friend's podcast project in 2019. This led to a whirlwind of copywriting and audio editing endeavors, eventually liberating me from my 9-5 job and empowering me to forge my own business path. Moreover, it enabled me to live my dream of walking my kids to and from school daily.

When you entrust your raw audio and video recordings, web copy dreams, weekly newsletter musings, and blog post aspirations to me, you're gifting yourself the freedom to concentrate on serving your clients, nurturing leads, and envisioning your business's next big leap. I handle the content creation, editing, and publishing process, allowing you to breathe easy and concentrate on your passion.