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Katy Chen Mazzara is a trauma-informed Master financial wellness coach and graduate of UC Berkeley’s Personal Financial Planning program. As a former freelance TV producer and award-winning documentary filmmaker, Katy understands the balance between dreaming and doing. She helps creative freelancers and entrepreneurs make more, worry less, and achieve true financial freedom, so they can create the life of their dreams.
In this episode, financial wellness coach, Katy Chen Mazzara, discusses her journey from a freelance TV producer to an award-winning documentary filmmaker and master financial wellness coach. The conversation explores the challenges of creative freelancers, the impact of conscious spending decisions, and the significance of aligning financial choices with core values.
Katy, a trauma-informed master financial wellness coach, delves into her background in the entertainment industry, her transition to financial coaching, and her mission to empower creatives to achieve financial freedom.
Katy’s financial wellness coaching journey
Katy shares her experiences in the entertainment industry, emphasizing the need to detach from financial worries and prioritize values. The discussion touches on childhood influences, seeking financial help, and the importance of certified finance professionals.
Freedom in artistic career
Katy challenges the “starving artist” stereotype and discusses the concept of artistic freedom. The conversation explores the challenges of city life, recreating positive experiences, and achieving financial stability for creative individuals.
Financial progress and values
We discuss conscious spending, the role of financial professionals, and addressing underlying issues hindering financial goals. Katy emphasizes the emotional connection to money and aligning spending with one’s values.
Self-worth and money management
Katy highlights the importance of understanding self-worth in financial success. The discussion extends to the positive utilization of resources, mindset shifts, and reframing the concept of budgets.
Budgets vs. diets
Katy discusses budgets, likening them to diets, and emphasizes tracking expenses without limiting oneself. She explores the notion that money isn’t real and touches on holiday spending.
Core values in financial decisions
Katy stresses the significance of aligning financial decisions with core values to prevent regrets. She introduces her membership program offering financial courses and emphasizes the importance of industry-specific financial professionals.
Poker and negotiation
Katy shares her experiences in poker, highlighting skill over gambling. The discussion extends to negotiation skills, challenges women face, and the importance of creating win-win situations.
Creative freedom: Financial flow
Katy discusses the link between financial freedom and creative gifts, advocating for making the financial aspect of life easier for creatives.
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