Financial Anxiety

MKE Week 19 – Financial Anxiety and an Unexpected Opportunity

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Financial Anxiety and an Unexpected Opportunity

The week began with lingering financial anxiety.

Cash flow still wasn’t clear, and I felt the weight of uncertainty and yet things shifted quickly.

On Saturday, I paid my business partner for coaching services. It was an investment in myself, a commitment to my own growth.

That single act—honoring the value of his time and expertise—set something in motion. It demonstrated my integrity, my willingness to invest in my success, and my belief in the work we were doing.

Moments later, he messaged back with an unexpected offer:

“Would you like to make phone calls to fill up my calendar?”

Without hesitation, I said “YES!”

Within minutes, I had access to the software, logins, and a personalized training video. By that afternoon, I was dialing. Three hours later, I had booked 14 appointments. At first, I wasn’t sure if that was good, but by midweek, I realized—it was excellent!

Taking Action and Finding My Groove

This week was about action. The moment I had the opportunity, I moved. Every single day, I showed up and made calls. The best part? I could do this job from anywhere—even poolside. All I needed was Wi-Fi.

At one point, I considered applying for local city and county jobs. I was more than qualified. Yet just reading the job descriptions made my soul shrink. If I had to take one to stay in Florida, I would. But deep down, I knew—I was meant for something else.

The question was: Do I have what it takes to maintain a firm grip on this entrepreneurial rollercoaster with courage, while acknowledging the fear and letting it simply pass through me?

I chose to be bold!

I won’t lie—waves of anxiety, doubt, and frustration hit hard this week.

Pivoting to Doodle Art: A Creative Shift That Feels Right

I made a big decision this week. Instead of launching a $2,500 program that included art as a tool for mindset transformation, I pivoted.

Why? Because while I have the skill set to coach mindset shifts through art, I don’t want that responsibility. It’s heavy work. People’s emotional breakthroughs, limiting beliefs, and deep transformations—it’s powerful, but it’s not the responsibility that I want to carry.

What I do want is something simple, enjoyable, and creatively fulfilling. Something I can teach and demonstrate without having internal pressure.

So, I chose doodle art!

Creating patterns, filling them in with beautiful colored pens, filming the process, and sharing it—this is something I can do joyfully while still spreading the message of how powerful art is. I don’t need to teach mindset shifts; I just need to create and let others be inspired through my example.

More importantly, this keeps me grounded in my long-term goal: making a living from my art and being hired for commissioned pieces.

For now, doodle art is my bridge. It allows me to stay connected to my bigger dream while also providing a way to build a business around something creative, simple, and sustainable.

Clarity: Three Streams of Income

By the end of the week, it all started coming together:

• Appointment Setting – Steady income, learning sales strategy, building confidence.

• Doodle Art Business – Sharing content, building a brand, setting the foundation for monetization.

• Universal Wealth – A long-term strategy to create lasting financial stability.

For the first time, I saw a clear path forward!

Standing My Ground & A Game-Changing Goal

My business partner and I had our first REAL argument. On top of the anxieties felt this week, I felt unappreciated, It was the last straw.

I walked away for awhile. When I came back, the dynamic had shifted. He finally got real with me—expressing his gratitude for what I bring to the business partnership and his vision for our future.

The result?

Our six-week goal: 40 sales.

8,000 leads for me to call to set appointment.

This is a DOABLE plan and then some!

40 sales is $240K for him and $20K for me—enough to begin to secure my future, stay in Florida, and finally file for divorce.

No More Desperation—Only Forward Motion

This week changed everything. I went from financial anxiety to financial momentum.

I took a stand for myself. I took action on opportunities. I found clarity in my creative business.

For 19 weeks, I’ve been building. This is the turning point.

I can’t wait to see what happens next.

See more about what I have learned in my Master Key Experience by clicking here.

Meet Stephanie Alden

Stephanie, a creative entrepreneur and plant-based chef, thrives on new experiences and connecting people. Dedicated to personal and professional growth, she's crafting a fulfilling life. Discover how she can help you achieve your dreams at www.TimeWithStephanie.com

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  • Its a privilege to observe your thought processes in action. I feel enough commonality with you from what you have shared that your journey is a true inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing.

  • I just read this, possibly again, and timing is everything. Just the encouragement needed in this very moment. Thank you.

  • Hey Stephanie, I remember sitting in a psychology class one night, about two and a half years into my degree and just staring at the role play in front of me and realizing that as much as I would always be there to help my friends…I did NOT want to do this and have this heavy mental and emotional stress for a daily work. I love watching these incredible moments for you. You got this girl, and you are continuing to be open to the possibilities that are presented to you. May you continue to be blessed in the Hero’s Journey!

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