What if talking about money with your husband didn’t feel like a chore or a fight, but actually brought you closer?

In this Toolkit Series episode, host Barbara Mighdoll is joined by her husband Jason Mighdoll for a down-to-earth, behind-the-scenes look at how they went from having totally different money styles to building a shared financial plan that works for both of them.

They’re getting into the real stuff: how they learned to talk (and listen) about money, make aligned decisions as a couple, and create space for both big dreams and everyday joy. Yes, this is the same plan that helped them buy two local businesses, go all-in on building MNTSTUDIO, and still make room in the budget for a full summer living in Europe with their kids.

Spoiler: There were spreadsheets... and some strong opinions.

You’ll hear how Barbara and Jason:

• Navigated totally different money mindsets (spender vs. saver, anyone?)
• Created a shared definition of financial freedom
• Started their own version of a “Money Date” that actually works—and doesn’t feel stressful

If you’ve ever wanted to retire early, take a family sabbatical, or just stop having the same argument about Amazon orders, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn:

💬 Redefining Financial Freedom as a Couple — Why your personal definition matters more than any trending advice

🔥 FIRE, but Make It Realistic — Adapting Financial Independence principles without sacrificing joy today

💡 Bridging Money Mindsets — What to do when you and your partner have different financial habits

📈 From Reactive to Proactive — The apps and systems they use to make financial planning feel doable

🛠 The Money Date Blueprint — A 4-step guide to having calm, productive money talks (even if you hate budgeting)

Especially helpful for moms searching for:

→ Best personal finance podcasts for couples

→ How to talk about money with your spouse without fighting

→ Financial planning tips for working moms

→ Easy ways to align on financial goals in marriage

→ Budgeting strategies for dual-income families

→ How to plan for early retirement as parents

→ Saving for family vacations while investing for the future

→ Money management tips for busy parents

→ Real-life financial independence stories for moms

→ Financial goal setting for couples with kids

Listen now and walk away with a few small shifts that’ll make a big difference.

Follow Jason Mighdoll:

• On LinkedIn here

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• On LinkedIn here

About New Modern Mom: You know the dream of having it all – a thriving career, an active social life, present time with your kids, and adventures in travel. But how the F can we actually do it all? Host Barbara Mighdoll chats with other working mom executives on the raw truth behind their support systems, self-identity shifts, productivity, infertility and pregnancy loss, mom guilt, partner dynamics, childcare and even imposter syndrome. We’re exploring how these incredible women are translating their professional superpowers into their personal lives. Because we believe you can have it all, you just cannot do it all. Together, we’re building the playbook for the new modern mom.

The New Modern Mom Podcast is produced by Barbara Mighdoll, Ali Alquiza, and Em Roberts.