Welcome to Budget Divas—where bougie meets budget without apology.
I'm Jenn Trinidad: mystery shopper, budgeting coach, and single mom rebuilding life after loss. I paid off $90,000 of debt without giving up my iced coffee or self-care days, and I teach women how to do the same—without shame and without rice-and-beans burnout.
Each episode, we get real about money, mindset, and making room for joy—even when life hits hard. Whether you're drowning in debt, learning how to budget on a single income, or trying to heal from grief and still afford Target runs, this is your safe space.
Because you don’t have to sacrifice style to live within your means. And you don’t have to do it alone.
What You'll Get Each Week:
Honest conversations about grief, healing, and financial survival
Real-world tips for budgeting, side hustles, and mystery shopping
Pep talks for the days when you want to quit
Guest interviews, diva-style hacks, and heart-to-hearts with no judgment
Come as you are. Leave with hope, a plan, and maybe a free Starbucks.
New episodes every week. Subscribe and let’s glow up—one budget at a time.
#9 The $1,500 RV Mistake That Taught Me More Than Any Budget Ever Did
In this episode, I’m sharing the truth about my $1,500 RV mistake—and the budgeting lessons no one talks about. What started as a fun, spontaneous trip turned into an expensive wake-up call. And if you’ve ever told yourself “it’ll be fine” when spending… you’re going to feel this one. We’re talking about real-life budgeting—not the perfect, color-coded version—but what actually happens when life, emotions, and impulse decisions collide. Inside this episode: The exact mistake that cost m...
19 Feb 2026
#8 From Rent to Keys: A First-Time Home Buyer’s Game Plan
In this episode of the Budget Divas podcast, host Jen Trinidad and guest Corrine Tomita-Soupnet discuss essential tips for first-time home buyers. They cover the importance of understanding mortgage qualification, budgeting for home ownership, and common mistakes to avoid. Corrine emphasizes the role of lenders, the significance of being financially prepared, and how to navigate the home buying process effectively. The conversation also touches on location considerations, assessing neighborho...
24 Nov 2025
#7 10 Simple Steps to Fix Your Budget in 30 Days (Even If You're Broke)
Episode Description: Hey bestie! If you're feeling overwhelmed by rising costs and money stress, I totally get it. In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to get your finances back on track with 10 simple, actionable steps you can start right now. Here's what I'm sharing with you: • How I calculate my real monthly income and expenses (even when it's all over the place) • My 3-step formula to see exactly where your money is going • How I identify non-negotiable expenses vs. spendi...
17 Sept 2025
#6 Why September Is Your Second Chance at Financial Freedom
Ready for a financial fresh start? Forget waiting until January—September is your secret weapon for financial transformation! The September Reset works like a second New Year, but without all the pressure and post-holiday exhaustion. While summer vacations and adventures (like my trips to LA and Orlando) create amazing memories, they often leave our finances and routines in disarray. By late August, most of us crave structure and clarity before heading into holiday season chaos. Starting yo...
16 Jul 2025
#3: Retail Therapy, Takeout and Tears, What Grief Did to My Bank Account
After losing my husband in late 2023, grief didn’t just shatter my heart—it wrecked my finances. In this episode, I share the raw truth about emotional spending, budgeting breakdowns, and the quiet chaos that follows loss. I talk about how I coped (hello, late-night Amazon hauls), why I stopped budgeting for a while, and how I eventually found my way back—with grace, not guilt. If you're in the fog of grief and your finances feel out of control, this one's for you. Takeaways: Emotional spendi...
16 Jul 2025
#2: From $90,000 in Debt to Financial Freedom—Then Life Fell Apart
In this episode, I’m sharing the full story behind Budget Divas—a story I never thought I’d tell out loud. This isn’t just about paying off $90,000 of debt. It’s about the emotional toll of working a high-pressure job, the moment I realized my family was falling apart, and how my son’s crisis became the wake-up call that changed everything. I’ll walk you through how I quit my job, found mystery shopping, and used it to help my family pay off debt fast—while still living a life we enjoyed. And...
16 Jul 2025
#4: How I Stopped Emotional Spending (Even During the Hardest Season of My Life)
In this raw and real episode of Rebuilding Bougie, I’m sharing the emotional (and financial) aftermath of losing my husband Alden in 2023 — and how grief quietly wreaked havoc on my bank account. From takeout dinners I didn’t eat to late-night Amazon sprees and Target runs for “comfort,” I open up about how emotional spending became a form of survival. If you’ve ever found yourself eating cereal on the couch with the TV on at 2am, wondering where your money went — this one’s for you. We’re ta...
16 Jul 2025
#5: From Two Incomes to One: What Changed and What I Learned
After suddenly losing my husband in 2023, I found myself in unfamiliar territory—grieving, overwhelmed, and managing finances completely alone for the first time. In this deeply personal episode of Budget Divas, I share what that season looked like: unopened mail, panic attacks, emotional spending, and learning how to take slow, gentle steps toward financial stability. Whether you’re navigating grief, a job loss, divorce, or just trying to find your footing on one income, this episode offers ...
16 Jul 2025
#1: Why I Took a Two-Year Break from Budget Divas
Two years ago, I was running a thriving business—coaching women, hosting challenges, and helping people pay off debt while still living their best life. But in November 2023, everything changed. My husband passed away unexpectedly, and I couldn’t breathe, let alone talk about budgeting or business. So I stepped away. I grieved. I healed. I started over—on a single income, with a broken heart, and a new perspective. In this episode, I’m sharing the full story. From being buried in $90,000 of d...
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