Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom

by Marianna Olszewski Narrated by Marianna Olszewski

Overview

LOVE YOUR MONEY AND IT WILL LOVE YOU BACK! Does your heart race when your credit card bill arrives? Are you one flat tire or one emergency room visit away from financial ruin? If you think a secure financial future is out of reach, you're wrong. Let Marianna Olszewski teach you how to love your money instead of running scared from it. Marianna didn't start out rich, happy, and fabulous. Strapped-for-cash beginnings motivated her to strive for abundance and financial independence-goals she exceeded by age thirty as the founder of a multimillion-dollar business and one of the most respected women on Wall Street. Now Marianna reveals the lessons she learned on her own road to success and the savvy strategies of other amazing women. She shows how to let go of stress, break your bad money habits, take control of your finances, and finally achieve your goals and a happier, richer life. You'll learn to: Say Yes to Yourself: Turn toward people and situations that enhance your life and well-being and away from those that don't. Until you start affirming your future through both thought and action, your efforts to improve your finances will fall flat. Fall in Love with Your Money: Having a cavalier attitude toward money is part of the reason many of us find ourselves in a financial pickle. But when you treat your money with respect, keep track of it, and spend and save it wisely, your money will always love you back. Act As If: If you think that change is impossible, think again. Start your transformation by acting as if you already are as successful and prosperous as you want to be. Live It, Love It, Earn It is full of true stories of ordinary women who have overcome tough challenges, such as climbing the corporate ladder, getting out of debt, and changing jobs midcareer, to get the life they want. Marianna also shares insights from other successful women like designer Diane von Furstenberg; shoe mogul Tamara Mellon (of Jimmy Choo); fashion entrepreneur Tory Burch; the first woman to hold a seat on the New York Stock Exchange, Muriel Seibert; and Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn. Let Marianna give you the tools you need to create and maintain an abundant and fulfilling life.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Broker and life coach Olszewski tackles money woes in this fluffy “success GPS” for women who want to take control of their finances. She stresses the importance of financial literacy and champions famous and ordinary women who expertly handle their money. Fine ideals all, but Olszewski's advice ranges from the obvious to the downright infantilizing—it's one thing to instruct women to claim their power, but a book purporting to be a financial guide surely should not include such advice as “take a bubble bath” or “wear a flower in your hair.” Though her tone is admirably positive and her emphasis on visualization and similar techniques may appeal to the dilettante, this spacey attempt won't be taken seriously by anyone attempting to take control of her financial life. (Jan.)

From the Publisher

From BookPage:
To get you inspired to take charge of your wealth (start with positive thinking!) in 2010, pick up Live It, Love It, Earn It: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom. Marianna Olszewski, a popular money and lifestyle coach with years of Wall Street experience, writes in an engaging style that educates without being overwhelming. Olszewski focuses first on maximizing your potential to achieve financial independence by finding balance in all areas of life (diet, sleep, exercise) by adding more fun into the everyday. It feels a bit like you've wondered into a "best life" episode of "Oprah", but it succeeds in energizing and opening your mind to new possibilities. Whether you do it on your own, inspired by the personal stories form powerful women in the book, or start a group to work on the exercises together, Live It, Love It, Earn It will energize how you think about - and act on - money.
-Stephanie Gerber

From BookList:
Former broker-dealer and now money-and-lifestyle coach, Olszewski selects nine strategies for readers to pursue for financial freedom, in the process presenting a mix of spiritual, psychological, financial, and practical tenets. The requisite "proofs of success" are featured, including interviews with famous women (such as fashion icons Diane von Furstenburg, Tory Burch, and Tamara Mellon), tips and tricks (for instance, create a vision board), and nine items to remember for maintaining a positive self-affirmation to giving back. Money-wise, the rules are somewhat universal: love and respect the dollar (and sock everything you can into your IRA or 401(k)). Best takeaways are found in her success secrets and "try this" sidebars: "No means nothing to me," "red flags are red for a reason" (such as, don't force happiness), and "see the good all around you." Somewhat platitude-laden yet worthwhile reinforcement.
-Barbara Jacobs

From LearnVest:
In this perfect read for the new year, Live It, Love It, Earn It, veteran Wall Streeter and self-made multimillionaire Marianna Olszewski tackles the topics of personal finance and wealth creation in a tone that is light and fun (something we can relate to!) and sprinkles in self-help advice, too. The book offers solid action tips like scheduling a weekly "money date," living a cash-only lifestyle, and creating a "fun spending plan." The advice about analyzing your money history will make you think critically about the underlying reasons behind your financial concerns. For the more inspiration-minded, the book includes success stories of regular women accomplishing feats such as landing their first jobs, as well as more famous figures, such as designers Tory Burch and Diane Von Furstenberg, talking about how they became successful. If you're looking to make 2010 the year you finally change your relationship with money, consider reading this book for the proverbial "kick in the butt" to get you going.
-Andrea Morabito

"Live It, Love It, Earn It is not only inspirational. It is a practical, indispensable guide for any woman looking to take charge of her finances — and her life."
-David Back, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Smart Women Finish Rich and The Automatic Millionaire

"Live It, Love It, Earn It illuminates how acquiring wealth is not only within your grasp, it can also be fun. Follow Marianna's advice and you'll be well on your way to living a rich life in all ways."
-Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author of Nice Girls Don't Get Rich and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office

"Let this be your passport to financial and life freedom now!"
-Mark Victor Hansen, bestselling author of The One Minute Millionaire and coauthor of Chicken Soup for the Soul

"Let's face it, in life and in business, when it comes to money there's nothing sexier than having your own. Marianna Olszewski lays out exactly what you need to take control of your finances so you can create the work, life and wealth you deserve."
-Nina DiSesa, chairman, McCann Erickson New York and author, Seducing the Boys Club

"An inspirational guide! Marianna Olszewski proves that getting on top of your finances doesn't have to be a chore. Her 9 steps will show you how to earn what you're worth, love your financial freedom, and live the life of your dreams."
-Barbara Stanny, author of Prince Charming Isn't Coming and Overcoming Underearning

"Live It, Love It, Earn It is, first of all, FUN! Its also full of rock solid financial information that's guaranteed to elevate any woman's financial IQ-and the bottom line!"
-Christiane Northrup, M.D., bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom and The Wisdom of Menopause

"A guide that will empower women of all ages to turn their dreams into reality."
-Tory Burch, co-founder and creative director of Tory Burch

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171357481
Publisher:	Ascent Audio
Publication date:	01/20/2010
Edition description:	Unabridged

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