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Dec 2024
45m 52s

How to Make the Next 5 Years the Best of...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
About this episode

What if the next five years could be the best of your life—including your bank account—but only if you stop winging it and actually make a plan?

Let’s face it: most of us spend more time planning a vacation than we do mapping out our future. But what if 2025 could be the year you crush your money goals and start creating a life you’re obsessed with? Today, I’m hanging with the amazing Catherine Collins, and we’re spilling the tea on why a five-year plan isn’t just some boring concept—it’s the ultimate tool to take control of your finances, your purpose, and your life.

In this episode, Catherine shares her game-changing method for creating a five-year plan that actually works. Even as a skeptic, I was blown away by how simple yet transformative her approach is. We’ll dive into:

  • Why most five-year plans fail and how to create one that sticks.
  • How to ditch limiting beliefs and stop self-sabotaging your success.
  • Mindset shifts that will have you crushing your money goals.
  • Step-by-step tips to build a roadmap for your dream life without the overwhelm.


This isn’t just a feel-good episode—it’s your opportunity to hit pause, map out your next five years, and start making decisions your future self will thank you for. I can’t think of a better way to round out the year and set the stage for 2025.

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