I have a big treat for you today! But first … please indulge me while I share why all my happy tears have been flowing, lately! As I mentioned recently, one of my BIGBIG dreams for my book (long before it was ever published) was that people of different backgrounds, faiths, income levels and ethnicities would join together over a cuppa, discuss the book, share stories, and heal. Well, it’s happening! I’ve been contacted by a few amazing Art of…
When’s the last time you heard about money bringing people together? (I’ll wait.) (Actually, that might take a terribly, horribly long time, so … let’s just continue, shall we?) Usually, when it comes to money and relationships, we hear about the bad stuff. Siblings who don’t speak anymore because of a nasty inheritance battle. That awkwardness between you and your sweetie over the credit card. Or that group of college friends you stopped talking to when they switched tax…
It’s hard for me to believe, but it was over 16 years ago that I led my first money workshop. I didn’t feel ready, in the slightest — I had only been consciously working on my own money relationship for several years. But my first money mentor, Tamara, lovingly pushed me out of the nest. “Bari,” she announced, “it’s time for you to lead your first workshop. I’ll host it. Get ready.” I panicked. While I could feel, deep in…