In this episode, Aqura breaks down what to do with old retirement accounts when you change jobs. If you have money sitting in a past employer’s plan and want clear steps to keep it growing with more investment options, this episode is for you.
You’ll hear what vesting really means, why your contributions are always yours, and the simple options to roll over into a self-managed IRA or a new employer plan. Aqura also shares the math to decide if staying for the employer match makes sense, how to keep your money invested long term, and how to find your accounts and next steps.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
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In this episode of Women Talk Money, we dive into strategies for financially preparing for the upcoming holiday season. We'll talk about how to avoid the last-minute holiday rush and focus on what truly makes the season enjoyable. Reflecting on memorable moments from past holidays can help recreate or avoid certain experiences.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
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In this episode, Aqura breaks down the truth behind credit card points and rewards, and why chasing points might actually be keeping you in debt longer. If you’ve been trying to pay off your credit cards but find yourself holding onto them for the “free” perks, this episode is for you.
You’ll learn the real business behind credit card rewards, who credit card points are not for, and how the habit of swiping might be slowing your financial progress.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
In this episode, Aqura shares how she’s managing both her business and personal finances for Q4 of 2025. If you’re a business owner who wants to learn how to pay yourself consistently, plan for income changes, and finish the year strong without cash flow stress, this episode is for you.
She breaks down how she approached this year’s income goal with less pressure, what it looks like to sustain healthy business cash flow, and how to navigate income shifts in a dual client-based household. Aqura also shares how she’s adjusting her retirement contributions and why giving yourself time to restabilize after income changes is key.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
In this episode, Aqura breaks down what it really means to be responsible with money. If you’ve ever said, “I just want to be more disciplined” or “I want to be a good steward over my money,” this episode is for you. Aqura explains why chasing the feeling of being responsible keeps you stuck and how to focus instead on achieving true financial stability.
You’ll learn the three areas that define stability—your bills, spending money, and irregular expenses—and how to use them as clear markers to measure progress instead of emotion. Plus, Aqura shares what to focus on next once you’ve reached stability: creating surplus money that moves you toward your goals faster.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
In this episode, Aqura breaks down 3 sneaky beliefs about debt that keep you stuck and unable to make progress. If you’ve been frustrated with your debt payoff journey and feel like you’re just spinning your wheels, this episode is for you.
You’ll learn how to shift your mindset so you can see real progress, even if your balance isn’t going down as fast as you’d like. These practical shifts will help you stop stalling and finally move forward with your debt payoff plan.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
In this episode, Aqura breaks down the 3 most common debt payoff shortcuts that backfire every single time. If you're someone who is eager to get out of debt quickly but keeps finding yourself back in the same cycle, this episode is for you.
You’ll learn why waiting on a windfall, draining your savings or retirement, and relying on balance transfers or consolidation won’t give you lasting results—and what to focus on instead to finally become consumer debt free for good.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
The 4 Money Habits of Self-Made Millionaires
In this episode of Women Talk Money, we break down the four essential habits that separate the most successful clients on their journey to becoming debt-free, self-made millionaires. These women come from all income levels and backgrounds but share common behaviors that accelerate their wealth-building progress without sacrifice. Learn why knowing what you want isn't enough, you must prioritize it consistently. Discover how to assign money a job before it even arrives in your account, and understand the crucial difference between making more money to build surplus versus just getting ahead. This episode reveals why willpower alone will fail you and how building systems creates sustainable financial success.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
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Aqura interviews her former client Carmen, a notary business owner in her 60's, who spent years avoiding her numbers and mixing business and personal money. She feared being told to go back to a 9–5. Instead, she learned how to get organized, spend intentionally, and finally have money left over every month without making a dollar more.
In this episode, Carmen shares how she:
- Finally sleeps at night after paying bills, instead of freezing in fear.
- Has the most money she's ever had in her life.
- Learned her numbers for the first time and built a system she can trust.
- Stopped mixing business and personal accounts, and now pays herself consistently.
- Paid off credit cards and stopped needing them for everyday expenses.
- Spends intentionally on her nails, hair, lunch dates, and even joined a gym, without guilt.
Carmen didn’t need six figures to feel financially secure. She needed a plan to spend less, organize her money, and build real peace. This episode will show you what’s possible, even if you’re in your 60s and have never felt in control of your money before.
Self Made Millionaire is a 3 month group program helping you spend 50% less without feeling restricted. Enrollment is open through September 3.
Strategic Spending: How to Live Your Best Life While Building WealthNavigating Financial Stability: Andrea Ramos' Money Story
In this episode of Women Talk Money, we explore the art of strategic spending and how planning your finances doesn't mean restricting your joy. The host breaks down the misconception that financial planning requires cutting out everything you love, instead showing how proper spending plans actually create more freedom. Learn the difference between planned spending (groceries, beauty appointments, scheduled brunches) and free-flowing spending money that you can use guilt-free on things that genuinely bring you happiness. Discover how to identify what truly makes you light up versus spending for appearances, and why skipping the plan actually kills the spontaneous spending you crave. This episode reveals how to become a debt-free, self-made millionaire without waiting until you're rich to enjoy life.
00:00 Introduction and Self-Made Millionaire Program Announcement
02:30 The Foundation: Planning Your Spending
05:15 Reframing What Planning Really Means
08:45 Why Skipping Plans Kills Free-Flowing Spending
12:20 Living Your Best Life vs. Living an Extravagant Life
16:10 Practical Planning: Known Expenses vs. Want Spending
19:40 The Millionaire Money System Approach
23:15 Guilt-Free Spending and Financial Freedom
26:30 Conclusion and Program Details
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Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
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From Business Crisis to Financial Confidence: Ashley Jean's Story
In this episode of Women Talk Money, creative entrepreneur Ashley Jean shares her journey from nearly shutting down her business after a devastating client experience to building financial confidence across multiple income streams. Learn how she eliminated $4,000 in unnecessary expenses in two months, overcame scarcity mindset, and created systems that allow her to take intentional time off without financial stress. This conversation explores the unique money challenges first-generation entrepreneurs face and why financial education is crucial for creative business owners who focus more on their craft than the business side.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
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In this episode of Women Talk Money, Aqura breaks down how to know if it's your income, spending, or debt that's keeping you stuck. Because if you don’t solve the actual problem, you’ll stay in the same cycle of “catching up,” no matter how much money you make.
You’ll learn more about:
✨ The truth about making more money to solve your money problems.
✨ How to know if debt is your real issue, and why just paying it down isn’t enough to truly fix the issue.
✨ The telltale signs of a spending problem.
✨ Why most people think they have an income problem.
Whether you’re buried in debt payments, living on “someday money” from your next raise or client, or watching every extra dollar disappear without knowing where it went…this episode will help you get clear on what’s really holding you back.
Self-Made Millionaire is open for enrollment. You’ll spend 50% less in 90 days without feeling restricted by spending strategically- no matter what your income is right now, how much debt you have, and even if you have no savings.
If you’re making more than ever but still feel behind financially, this episode is for you.
Aqura interviews her former client Kristen, a speech language pathologist, who was making the most money she’d ever made in her life but she still felt behind. Savings wasn’t building, debt wasn’t moving, and money felt tight no matter how much came in.
In this episode, Kristen shares how she:
- Is spending less money because of spending strategically and still able to get the things she wants.
- Stopped relying on credit cards and paid off $5,000 in debt.
- Saved for her wedding stress-free and fully funded ahead of time.
- Helps her mom financially, without putting herself behind.
Kristen didn’t need to earn more money first. She learned how to spend strategically, so she could do more with the income she already had. This episode will show you what’s possible when you stop feeling like your money is in control of you and start building the financial safety and peace you deserve.
Register for the free training, Spend 50% Less in 90 Days Without Feeling Restricted, happening Wednesday, August 20 at 6PM EST. You’ll learn the 3 strategies to cut your spending without sacrificing everything you want along the way.
When you register, you’ll be eligible for a bonus Done-For-You Spending Review, where I’ll personally review your numbers and give you customized feedback on your spending and the first thing to focus on for your specific situation.
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In this episode of Women Talk Money, we dive into why spending less is the non-negotiable first step to becoming a self-made millionaire as someone who didn't (and won't) inherit a head start to building wealth. You'll learn how focusing on strategic spending can create a surplus at any income level that you can you can turn directly into wealth.
Register for the free training, Spend 50% Less in 90 Days Without Feeling Restricted, happening Wednesday, August 20 at 6PM EST. You’ll learn the 3 strategies to cut your spending without sacrificing everything you want along the way.
When you register, you’ll be eligible for a bonus Spending Review, where I’ll personally review your numbers and give you customized feedback on your spending and the first thing to focus on for your specific situation.
In this episode of Women Talk Money, Aqura sits down with Coach Lii, also known as the Soft Life Fairy Godmom, to talk all about money, relationships, and learning how to receive. She shares how she went from food stamps and struggle love to building a business that brings in $50K months.
Coach Lii talks about what it really means to build a soft life, why your money needs a mission, and how knowing what you want is the first step to getting it. If you've ever felt uncomfortable receiving help, struggled to stay disciplined with money, or wondered how to actually use your income with purpose, this conversation is for you.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
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In this episode of Women Talk Money, Aqura chats with Adelle Thompson, a career change and confidence coach. Adelle shares her inspiring journey from growing up with financial hardship to empowering others and building her own successful business.
You'll hear how Adelle, a former teacher and single mom, learned to use money to provide experiences for her daughter and reduce stress. She bravely shares her biggest money challenge: battling the deep-seated fear of being poor again, even after achieving significant savings. This episode is packed with honest insights on breaking generational cycles and why money gives you access and options.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
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In this episode of Women Talk Money, Aqura chats with Saba Ferdinand, founder of Her Support System. Saba shares her inspiring journey from growing up between Florida and Haiti to becoming a thriving operations agency owner.
You'll hear how Saba realized you can't budget what's not enough, leading her to aggressively pay off debt. She also discusses managing business finances and prioritizing travel. Saba shares what she's still figuring out and the empowering words her money story would tell her today.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
Follow Aqura on Instagram @aquranicholson.
In this episode of Women Talk Money, we dive into Andrea Ramos' unique journey as a money coach for first-generation women of color. Andrea shares her experiences from growing up in a saver mentality household to realizing the importance of intentionality with money. She opens up about her parents' cancer diagnoses, and how it became a turning point for her financial journey. Listen in as Andrea talks about transitioning from a spending era to becoming a ‘super saver’, managing money as an entrepreneur, and finding balance with her husband. Get ready for an inspiring story on financial mindset and stability.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
Follow Aqura on Instagram @aquranicholson.
In this episode of "Women Talk Money: The Summer Money Series," Aqura chats with Devin Wells Gibson, a family law attorney and the force behind The Prenup Queen. Devin shares how her mom's struggles after divorce fueled her passion for empowering women financially.
You'll hear how Devin shifted from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, emphasizing the importance of financial transparency in relationships. She also opens up about what she's still figuring out with money and how she's striving for early retirement without sacrificing her peace.
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday. Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday.
Follow Aqura on Instagram @aquranicholson.
In this episode of "Women Talk Money: The Summer Money Series," Aqura chats with Kimmoy, a senior content designer and world traveler, about her incredible money journey. Kim shares how growing up in St. Thomas shaped her money views and led her to a unique path of financial freedom through contract work.
You'll hear how Kimmoy learned to save and invest early, even snagging Apple shares for under $10! She also opens up about financial setbacks and offers powerful advice on believing in your skills in the workplace. Get ready to be inspired to live life on your own terms!
To learn more about 1:1 money coaching with Aqura click here. You will find all the details about money coaching, who it's for, what you will achieve and how to book a sales call to start working together.
Subscribe to Surplus Living to have financial peace that outlasts payday.
Make surplus living your new normal, so you can have up to $5,000 left over every month and keep it long after payday. Follow Aqura on Instagram @aquranicholson.