Money & The Leap: How Much Is Enough?
Money is one of the biggest reasons we tell ourselves we can’t make a change yet.
Maybe you want to leave your job, start something of your own, retire, move somewhere new, or simply build a life that feels more like yours. But then the practical questions show up: Can I actually afford it? What happens to my income? What about healthcare? How much is enough?
In this solo episode of The Leap Lounge, Joan Russell takes a closer look at the role money plays when we’re standing at the edge of a change. Because preparing financially for a leap isn’t only about having a certain number in the bank. It’s also about understanding your relationship with money, getting clear on what you actually need, and separating real financial limitations from the stories and assumptions you may have carried for years.
If money is the thing you keep pointing to when you think about what’s next, this episode is for you.
In this Episode:
- Why money becomes such a powerful blocker when we think about making a major life or career change
- How the money beliefs we inherit can shape what we believe is possible
- Why knowing your real expenses, savings, and needs gives you more options—not fewer
- How Joan reframed her full-time job as an “angel investor” while building her business on the side
- Different ways to create financial support while working toward your next chapter
- Why financial preparation eventually requires something numbers alone can’t provide: trust in your ability to figure things out
You don’t need a perfectly predictable plan before you move forward. But getting clearer about your money can help you understand what’s possible, what still needs work, and what your next step actually is.
Resources & Links
💰 Money Workbook + Live Session
Download the free workbook and find details about Joan’s live session at The Leap Lounge.
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