Hey Girlies,

This week we're THRILLED to share our first-ever guest episode! We sat down with Amanda Bourbonais, founder of Health First Freelancer, who's rewriting the rules on balancing finances and wellbeing. ⚖️

Whether you're managing a chronic condition or just trying to *adult properly*, health expenses can crush your budget. So how do you prioritize your wellbeing without sacrificing other financial goals? 🤔

Amanda's got answers. She built a six-figure freelance business while managing chronic Lyme disease and created a framework where health isn't an afterthought — it's the foundation.

In this episode, hear…

* How much of Amanda’s budget she allocates for health spending

* Why she doesn't feel guilty spending a lot on her health

* Budget-friendly health hacks for those without six-figure incomes

* Why Amanda ditched traditional insurance for CrowdHealth (and pays under $200/month)

* Her favorite health splurge (and the one that wasn’t worth it…)

This isn't just about building a business around illness — it's about creating a life where your wellbeing and financial success strengthen each other.

We know you’re going to love this episode.

And if you’re eager to learn more from Amanda, check out her online community, Health First Freelancer. She also has a YouTube channel with more health & business tips.

To health and money,

💗 Emily + Cassidy

P.S. Okay, big news!!! This is the last free episode of the month… because next week, we’re officially launching The Finance Girlies Insiders — our paid subscription tier. 🎉

That means:🔥 One Insider-only episode each month, starting with anonymous wedding confessions, money drama, and a full script workbook🫢 Juicier convos that are too real (or too spicy) for the main feed🎧 Real listener coaching sessions + deeper stories from our lives💸 Early access to Q&As, exclusive polls, and discounts on future events and products🎁 Plus, surprise extras we’re cooking up behind the scenes

No matter what, you’ll get three free episodes a month — but the final episode of the month will be just for Insiders. (If you’re a free subscriber, you’ll get a free preview of every paid episode in your feed so you can decide if it’s worth unlocking.)

But if you already know you want more — now’s the time.

We’re offering founding member pricing: just $5/month (normally $8), and you get to keep that rate forever.

💌 Sign up as a founding member 👇

This special pricing disappears next Wednesday (May 28), when our first Insiders episode goes live.

We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on. 😉