Ep 30. Start Your Year Embracing Wealth as a Mindset with Shang Saavedra
Show Summary:
Happy New Year! As we dive into 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on personal growth—physically, mentally, and financially. In this episode, I’m joined by Shang Saavedra, founder of Save My Cents and author of the must-read book Wealth Is a Mindset, which explores the powerful connection between mental health and financial success. Shang shares her inspiring journey to retiring by age 31 and offers actionable insights to help you transform your relationship with money. If you’re a healthcare professional, this book is a game-changer, providing strategies to reduce stress and build wealth in a demanding field. Whether you’re ready to take control of your finances or need the motivation to start the year strong, this episode is packed with advice you won’t want to miss. Make sure to grab a copy of Shang’s book—it’s the ultimate guide to shifting your mindset and thriving financially!
In today’s show, we’re chatting about:
Shang’s background in business and economics
Shang’s transition from corporate life to building a financial education platform.
The importance of making financial independence a priority early in life
Key takeaways from Shang’s book Wealth Is a Mindset
The powerful connection between mental health and financial management
How upbringing and past financial narratives shape your relationship with money
Breaking down Shang’s “trigger action reward” technique
Why financial freedom is critical for healthcare professionals
The role mindset plays in money management
Shang’s powerful advice for tackling any financial situation
Guest Bio:
Shang Saavedra is the founder and CEO of Save My Cents, a personal finance education platform that helps Americans learn how to grow their financial wealth by addressing mental health. Shang finished saving for her retirement by the age of 31, and is America's leading expert on retirement. Shang's insights have been published by Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, Fox Business, USA Today, Time / NextAdvisor, Nasdaq, The New York Post, Kiplinger, and she has been named by Time / NextAdvisor as one of The 25 Most Influential New Voices of Money. Shang has previously worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies. Shang received her bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard and her MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Her book, Wealth Is a Mindset, releases January 2025 with Third State Books.
Resources
Connect with the Save my Cents Community: Website
Join the new FB Group: Money Matters in Occupational Therapy
Get in touch
