Chill & Prosper with Denise Duffield-Thomas

First things first, let's acknowledge the elephant in the room: yes, the economy is challenging right now. 

From high interest rates to general financial uncertainty, people are feeling the squeeze. But here's the thing - we can't control the economy, but we can control how we respond to it.

In my latest episode of Chill and Prosper, I tackle the burning question of finding clients during economic downturns and how to maintain a positive money mindset.

When things get tough, it's easy to spiral into panic mode. So, let's dive into some practical strategies to navigate these choppy economic waters and keep your money mindset strong.

Do I have to be posh? “What does one wear to a private island?” 🏝️🤵

I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm New Money (and I’ve made plenty of New Money mistakes) 🤣

So I don't always know what to do in situations when there are other successful or rich people around. 

I was recently invited on a thank you trip by my bank for being a valuable customer to a private island resort. It was all very White Lotus minus the raunchiness and killing. 

We didn't know what to wear or how to act, so we just tried to be ourselves. 

The biggest takeaway from this trip? You can be yourself and still be successful—there's no need to impress anyone.

Have you ever felt out of place in a new environment? How did you stay grounded?

Welcome to this week’s Chill and Prosper episode where I’m answering all your questions on: 

• How to follow a budget without it triggering your scarcity mentality 
• Overcoming fear of failure, judgment, and being seen
• How can I overcome guilt from spending on myself?
• My approach to tracking my income and spending 
• How to pick and commit to the right side hustle for you

And a quick update on my ballet progress 🩰❤️

I have been scared about so many things in my life - especially when I’ve tried something new. 

Fear in business is a common experience, even for seasoned entrepreneurs and the first step is to acknowledge this.  

In this week’s podcast episode, I open up about my own struggles with fear and share insights on how to navigate these challenging emotions.

Over the past decade, my business has experienced tremendous growth and transformation.

As a Virgo, I approach our work with intention, carefully considering how and why we do things. I’m proactive in making changes to align the business with the current season of my life. 

Sometimes these adjustments arise from practical needs—like having kids, traveling, or team dynamics. Other times, they stem from recognizing boundaries, managing burnout, or focusing on how I want to spend my time.

My friend, Natatlie MacNeil, taught me that it’s okay to give yourself permission to be in different phases or seasons of life and business. 

You don’t have to achieve everything at once or write every book of your career right now.

Currently, I’m in a reflective phase as my young kids grow and require more of my attention. 

To support both my and Mark’s mental health, we’ve taken a partial sabbatical while we build our new home and prioritize our family and personal interests. 

Of course, we still work, particularly in the Money Bootcamp community by welcoming new members and hosting our monthly coaching calls, but we’ve intentionally slowed our pace. We’re focusing on simplifying our lives instead of chasing a massive financial goal.

This journey has been enlightening. In this week’s podcast, I share a life and business update.

Can you believe we’re already about 14% into 2025? If you’re like me, you might just be starting to clarify your goals for the year. But don’t worry—there’s no better time than now to set your intentions!

If you’ve felt a bit skeptical in recent years or have strayed from the basics of the Law of Attraction, it’s time to reconnect and establish a powerful intention for 2025.

Today, I want to share some of my goals for this year along with some tips to help you determine what you want to manifest.

I have a personal update that might surprise you—I'm selling my rose farm!

It feels like the right time and an exciting step for our family, so I wanted to share more about our journey with the farm and why we’ve made this decision.

You may already run retreats for your business or dream of hosting a group of clients for your own retreat. 

 

But today, I want to inspire you to go on a retreat yourself. We'll look closer at the different types of retreats and how valuable they can be for you and your business.

Are you feeling stuck in your business, unable to reach the next level of success? 

 

Maybe your income has stalled, or you're just in a funk. Sometimes, that happens, and it's okay if you're taking a pause.

 

But it might be time to examine whether you're unconsciously sabotaging yourself, holding yourself back, or playing small. 

 

In this eye-opening episode, we explore the subtle ways entrepreneurs hold themselves back and how to break free from these self-imposed limitations.

Answering your questions (and being of service) is my favorite thing, so I hope you enjoy today’s new AMA episode. 

Listen along now for my take on:

• How do I follow up old money? How do I know if it’s just better to let it go?
• How to break up with awful clients
• Putting your business on auto-pilot so you can take a break
• Balancing business and chronic illness
• Finding role models that align with your goals