January 9

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When money doesn’t flow, it’s rarely random

By Stephie

January 9, 2026


Hello Reader 👋
(And as always — if the name showing up above is not the one you want to be greet with, just reply and tell me. Details matter, especially when things feel fuzzy.)

Inbox reality check: it’s January (Happy New Year!), everyone’s getting back into rhythm, and most of us are still a bit foggy after the end-of-year sprint.

So I’ll keep this simple.

Over the past few months, I’ve been circling around one question again and again — in my own work, in conversations, and behind the scenes:

Why does money sometimes not flow, even when you’re doing “the right things”?

Not in a dramatic, everything-is-broken way.
More in a quiet, frustrating, “something’s off but I can’t quite see it” way.

That reflection is what led me to refine something I’ve been working on for a while now: The Next Money Move Snapshot, a paid, focused diagnostic where I look at your situation and help you clearly identify the main friction that’s blocking money from flowing… and what to do about it.

This isn’t a course.
It’s not a strategy dump.
And it’s definitely NOT more busywork.

It’s a pause. A zoom-out. A way to stop guessing and see what actually matters now.

I’m opening up 5 spots for this version, but I’m keeping it low-key and starting with chats first. Fit is super important, and I want this to be a thoughtful process, not something rushed.

If you want me to take a clear look at your situation and reflect back what you might be missing, just reply to this email with “Snapshot” and a sentence or two about what feels stuck.

I’ll reply personally and we’ll take it from there.

Talk soon 👋

Here to support you think, create, and build differently.

Stéphanie
(quietly obsessed with making the invisible visible ✨)
Creative Experience Design Consultant

PS — If you’ve been tweaking, researching, or second-guessing your next move for a while, this is exactly the kind of moment a Snapshot is meant for.

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NOTE: I’m moving things around in the backend to make room for a new project. Can you help me spot “bad experiences” regarding my site, your members’ area, communications, or whatever? I would really appreciate your help with this! It will make it so much easier for me to fix and improve everything that needs attention. Thank you!

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About the author

Hello everyone! I'm Stephanie, the happy mama of an elementary school-aged boy and love creating family fun printables. Sharing my journey along with some fun tips is my way to help other mama make a living from home.

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