Reflection of the Week
How to align money with meaning
Happy Friday, all!
This week, I had the pleasure of sharing another guest spot on the 40+ Gay Men. Gay Talk podcast for a heart-centered conversation about something we don’t talk about enough in our community: money.
Many of us were raised to enjoy the moment—and that’s beautiful. But without guidance or models for long-term planning, we often grow up believing that financial security is for “other people.”
The truth? Your financial life can reflect your values, your identity, and your dreams. And it doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
In the episode, we explore three core themes:
→ How to align money with meaning so your dollars support the life you actually want
→ Why building confidence with money is about more than numbers
→ When and how to prepare for the future—even when things feel uncertain
As a queer financial educator and business coach, I love speaking directly to our LGBTQ+ community about what it means to create time and money freedom. It’s about more than budgets or spreadsheets—it’s about reclaiming your agency, your vision, and your right to feel secure.
Whether you’ve ever thought, “I’ll figure out money later,” or felt like financial planning just wasn’t for people like you, this episode is a reminder: You deserve financial freedom that aligns with who you are.
Give it a listen—and let it be a spark to inspire you to design a more intentional future.
Questions of the Week
- In what ways does your current financial strategy reflect your values and identity?
- What story have you been told (or told yourself) about who financial planning is for?
- What’s one small step you can take this week to create more alignment between your money and your long-term vision?
Tool of the Week
🎧 Podcast Episode: “How Gay Men Can Get Their Financial Health on Track”
Tune into this candid, affirming episode of 40+ Gay Men. Real Talk for insights on building a future that honors both your present joy and your long-term dreams.
Listen here: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, TuneIn, and Radio Public.