Money Mindsets, Shifts, and Stories, Gael Wood of Elevate with Gael

Season 2: Episode #16

Money Mindsets, Shifts, and Stories, Gael Wood of Elevate with Gael

Successful massage therapist turned successful online business owner, Gael Wood shares her journey from difficult financial situations to financial triumphs. It’s not all about the income, the spending, or even the advice. She frequently had to prioritize and address her money mindset to fit the situation and challenges.

Losing a home during the Great Recession
Creating an eBook based on her professional expertise
When bad things happen when you’re doing things right
Starting a family business and then trying the laptop lifestyle
The stress and power of risk involved in running your own business
What’s the worse thing that could go wrong, and can you handle it?
Working together as a couple and dealing with money problems
Hiring a best friend and keeping him busy during slow business times
The hustle of starting your own business
Loving your work means the demands are sacrifices
Staying motivated to keep your business going
Adding content creation to the online business and hiring a virtual assistant
The frustration of planning for business taxes and preparing your own tax return
Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone to learn new skills
Using credit even after having made mistakes
The importance of maintaining a household savings fund
Thinking for yourself rather than blindly following a popular author
Listening to your partner and compromising when it comes to household finances
Learning to use money as you would any other tool
Creating situations and opportunities to grow your personal finances