About this episode
What if the key to your financial breakthrough wasn’t another budget, but a bold mindset shift?In this powerful episode of I Date Money, Lisa Drennon sits down with Michele Novack—cyber engineer, author, and financial resilience mentor. Michele shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in a motel with a single mom to working 30 years in the financial industry and stepping fully into entrepreneurship.This conversation dives deep into emotional money cycles, how to stop overthinking your ability to make money, why cybersecurity matters for entrepreneurs, and what building a healthy relationship with money actually looks like.You’ll learn practical steps to stop paycheck-to-paycheck living, protect your assets, and use your multi-passionate gifts to create a financially secure life.Topics DiscussedMichele’s story of overcoming financial scarcity and her path into cyber engineeringWhat it means to “date your money” and develop a loving relationship with itHow trauma and generational patterns shape our financial behaviorBuilding a business without debt (and why Michele ditched credit)Simple steps for single moms and entrepreneurs to create emergency funds and financial safetyThe power of paying yourself first—even if it’s $5Using envelopes, 401Ks, Roth IRAs, and T-bills to build true wealthWhy your mindset is more important than any spreadsheetMichele’s advice to entrepreneurs stuck in fear and overwhelmA Quote to Remember“There’s no such thing as 100% security—only being proactive. That’s true in cybersecurity and in your finances.” – Michele Novack🔗 Connect with Michele🌐 Website: www.CarnelsBiteByte.com🔗 LinkedIn: Michele NovackThank you for tuning into this week’s episode of I Date Money! 🗝🌬💖💸If today’s conversation sparked an aha moment or gave you a new perspective on your relationship with money, we’d love to hear from you! Your journey to financial empowerment starts here.✨ Here’s your next step:Take the Money Archetype Quiz to discover your unique money personality and gain clarity on how to manage and grow your wealth. It’s a game-changer!👉 Meet Your Money Archetype📲 Stay ConnectedJoin ou
