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Jul 3
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199. The Blind Spot Trap: What You Don’t...

Teresa Rand
About this episode

In this episode of The Boss Lady Podcast, hosts Teresa and Jennifer sit down with Michelle Campbell—educator, author, and advocate—to talk about one of the most overlooked barriers to financial wellbeing: what we don’t know we don’t know. From generational poverty to financial shame, Michelle shares how financial instability affects our mindset, our self-worth, and even our mental health.

Drawing from her personal journey and her powerful memoir Bluebird, Michelle unpacks the pivotal moments that led to her transformation—and how others can begin their own, no matter where they’re starting from. If you've ever felt behind on money or stuck in cycles you didn’t fully understand, this conversation will leave you informed, inspired, and equipped to take your next step forward.

In this episode, we discuss:

·       How financial instability impacts mental health and identity

·       Why mindset is the first step toward financial change

·       The common money myths that keep people stuck

·       Michelle’s turning point—and how Bluebird was born

·       Simple, practical steps you can take today (even if you're starting from zero)

Boss Lady Takeaways:
💡 Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to money
💡 Your mindset can either reinforce struggle or spark change
💡 It's never too late to rewrite your financial story

Meet Michelle Campbell:
Michelle is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and personal empowerment, drawing from her own experience of overcoming poverty and housing instability. A lifelong educator and storyteller, she uses her voice—and her book Bluebird—to help others find freedom through financial knowledge and mindset shifts.

📘 Learn more about Michelle and Bluebird on LinkedIn

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