Episode 191: The Power of Joy-Based Spending: Find Happiness through Smart Money Choices W/ Manisha Thakor

<p dir="ltr">Today’s guest is Manisha Thakor. For over 30 years, Manisha has been a counsel and guide to countless individuals seeking to establish sound financial footing. Her unyielding dedication towards women's economic empowerment has been recognized nationwide, attracting attention from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and CNN, among others. A Harvard Business School alumna, a chartered financial analyst, and a certified financial planner, Manisha’s credibility is unquestionable. Her latest book, <a href= "https://moneyzen.com/moneyzen-book/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><em>Money Zen</em></a>, unveils the relationship between emotional wealth and financial health. Through her dedication, she offers a roadmap towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.</p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, we cover:</p> <p dir="ltr">👉the fascinating links between your financial stability and wellness.<br /> 👉the 'Never Enough' fallacy and how our obsession with busyness affects us<br /> 👉how to make sure that your self-esteem remains unshaken, unwedded to the figures in your bank account.<br /> 👉how financial fitness influences your emotional affluence.<br /> 👉the principles of joy-centric expenditure or how to spend on stuff that you love without feeling guilty about it</p> <p dir="ltr">📑More about Manisha Thakor</p> <p dir="ltr">Manisha Thakor has worked in financial services for over thirty years, with an emphasis on women’s economic empowerment and financial wellbeing. A nationally recognized thought-leader in this space, Thakor has been featured in a wide range of publications including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, NPR, PBS, CNN, CNBC, Real Simple, and Women’s Health. Prior to writing MoneyZen, Thakor co-authored two personal finance books for women in their twenties and thirties. Today her work focuses on helping individuals of all ages to balance financial health and emotional wealth. Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard Business School, her BA from Wellesley College and is both