Money Confident Podcast with Jillian Todd

About Money Confident Podcast with Jillian Todd

If you're a small business owner wanting to achieve vision-board-worthy financial goals, you're in the right place. Tune in for finance tips, budgeting advice, and real money chats specific to creatives, artists, and small business owners. Because you're DONE just piecing things together and wishing for the best.

Publisher

Jillian Todd | Money Coach for Creative Businesses

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2020

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   How to Rebuild Your Savings After an Emergency (Without Panicking)

   Episode 16: How to Rebuild Your Savings After an Emergency (Without Panicking) You worked hard to build your savings…and then life happened. Maybe you had to move, cover an emergency, deal with an unexpected expense, or lean on your savings during a slow season in your business. Now the balance that once made you feel safe is looking a lot smaller, and you're wondering how the hell you're going to rebuild it. Inside This Episode, You'll Learn: In this episode, we're talking about how to rebuild your savings after an emergency without letting fear, guilt, or scarcity take over. Why using your emergency fund means your savings did exactly what they were supposed to do How to move from guilt and financial anxiety into gratitude for what past-you built Why Jillian recommends calming your nervous system before making a new financial plan The "financial pendulum" that can send you from panic into extreme restriction Why trying to rebuild your entire savings account immediately can backfire How to use your past savings habits to create a realistic rebuilding timeline Why $5K or $10K milestones can feel much more achievable than jumping straight back to $50K How to rebuild your savings without giving up everything that makes your life enjoyable Your Money Mom Reminder Your savings weren't wasted. Past you gave current you a gift. You put that money aside so that when something unexpected happened, you had options. Instead of beating yourself up for using it, take a second to appreciate the financial security you created for yourself. Then take the next baby step. You built your savings before. You can build it again. Need Help Rebuilding Your Savings? If you're staring at a lower savings balance and aren't sure what your next move should be, send Jillian a DM on Instagram @JillianTodd (https://www.instagram.com/_jilliantodd). She'd love to help you create a realistic strategy for rebuilding your savings—and if you have a question you'd love a future Money Mom pep talk about, send that her way, too.

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Money Happy Hour: How this Photographer Built a Creative Business That Honors Her Health

   Welcome back to Happy Hour, the bonus series where Jillian sits down with fellow creative entrepreneurs for honest conversations about business, money, creativity, and building a life that actually feels good. In this episode, Jillian is joined by award-winning photographer, creative director, and marketing strategist Annie Caplan (http://anniecaplanphotography.com). Together, they explore everything from finding your unique creative voice to navigating chronic illness as an entrepreneur, embracing mindset shifts around money, and building a business that's rooted in your values instead of hustle culture. Inside This Episode How Annie transitioned from a successful corporate career into full-time entrepreneurship Why following your curiosity can lead to the career you're truly meant to build The story behind Jillian and Annie's unforgettable Joshua Tree branding and boudoir session How living with endometriosis shaped Annie's business, creative process, and mission Why representation, inclusivity, and the female gaze are central to Annie's photography The importance of advocating for yourself and building supportive community when navigating chronic illness How mindset, boundaries, and pricing helped Annie move beyond scarcity and burnout Why investing in yourself and your business often creates opportunities you can't predict Annie's experience working with Jillian to organize her business finances and find more confidence in her numbers A candid conversation about balancing strategy, intuition, and the energetics of running a creative business One of Jillian's Favorite Takeaways "Sometimes the biggest business growth doesn't come from working harder, it comes from slowing down enough to build a business that's actually aligned with your life." Whether it's choosing clients who respect your value, protecting your energy, or creating systems that support your health, this conversation is a reminder that success doesn't have to come at the expense of your well-being. Connect with Annie Follow Annie on Instagram at @annie.caplan.photography (https://www.instagram.com/annie.caplan.photography), or learn more about her photography, branding, and coaching services at AnnieCaplanPhotography.com (http://anniecaplanphotography.com). Join Jillian at Happy Hour IRL If you're an Atlanta-area creative entrepreneur, come join Jillian's monthly Happy Hour (https://jilliantoddcoaching.com/atlanta-creatives-happy-hour#portfolio)meetups! They're a chance to connect with fellow creatives over drinks while talking about business, money, marketing, and all the beautifully messy parts of entrepreneurship. Follow Jillian on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_jilliantodd) for upcoming Happy Hour dates, and if there's a creative entrepreneur you'd love to hear on a future bonus episode, send her a DM!

3. 

   4 Sept 2026

   Values-Based Budgeting: Build a Budget That Reflects the Life You Want

   The Money Confident Podcast with Jillian Todd Episode 15: Values-Based Budgeting: Build a Budget That Reflects the Life You Want When you hear the word budget, what comes to mind? Restriction? Guilt? Cutting out your daily latte? In this episode, Jillian challenges everything you've been taught about budgeting and introduces a different approach: values-based budgeting. Instead of obsessing over every dollar, you'll learn how to use your budget as a tool to invest your money, time, energy, and creativity into the people, experiences, and opportunities that matter most to you. Because a budget shouldn't just help you save money—it should help you build a life you're excited to live. Inside This Episode, You'll Learn: Why traditional budgeting advice often doesn't work for creatives and small business owners How to use your values as a filter for financial decisions Why budgeting isn't just about money—it's also about your time, energy, and creativity Jillian's simple framework for deciding when to say "yes" or "no" to a purchase or opportunity How supporting artists, small businesses, and your community can be part of your financial plan Why a more expensive purchase can actually be the right financial decision when it aligns with your values How to stop making money decisions out of guilt and start making them with intention Jillian's Values-Based Budget Framework: ✔️ Does this fit within my financial means? ✔️ Does it support the goals or priorities of this season? ✔️ Does it align with my personal values? ✔️ Is this the best use of my time, energy, and resources right now? When you run your decisions through these questions, budgeting becomes less about restriction and more about creating a life that's aligned with what matters most. Jillian's Favorite Reminder: "Your budget isn't just about where your money goes. It's about where your time, energy, creativity, and resources go, too." Ready to Build a Budget That Actually Works for You? If you've ever felt like traditional budgeting advice just doesn't fit the way you live or work, Jillian would love to help. Whether you're navigating inconsistent income, trying to spend more intentionally, or simply want your finances to reflect your values, you don't have to figure it out alone. Send Jillian a DM on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/_jilliantodd) to chat about creating a values-based budget that supports your creative business, your financial goals, and the life you're building.

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