On today's episode of the Powerful Parenting Journey Podcast, Stephanie talks with Portia Jackson, a Certified Financial Planner Professional who helps hundreds of Fortune 500 employees as a Financial Wellness Coach. She offers one-on-one coaching and workshops tailored specifically for online entrepreneurs.

Portia shares her journey as an entrepreneur, which led her from a fast-growing agency to focus on financial coaching and personal development. She stresses the importance of following your passion and not waiting for self-imposed milestones.

Portia opens up about the challenges of balancing a thriving agency and family life. However, she reveals that she has reached a turning point in her mindset where she now prioritizes both financial success and time spent with her family. She shares her experiences as a parent, especially with her 11-year-old daughter who has special needs.

She discusses the role of technology in her children's lives and the need to strike a balance between screen time and other activities.

The conversation also touches on open conversations with children about appropriate behavior, sexuality, and values that are consistent with God's Word. Portia reflects on the influence of her upbringing on her parenting approach and emphasizes teaching her daughters self-affirmation through daily affirmations for confidence and resilience. Portia also talks about the importance of being open with your feelings and introduces a feelings wheel that children can use to express their feelings.

Join Stephanie and Portia for an insightful conversation about financial success while prioritizing personal well-being and family time, and instilling strong self-worth and affirmations in children to counteract negative influences in the world.

Enjoy!

"They say there are two problems in business: either you grow too fast or you grow too slow. I was at the point where I was growing too fast." (Portia Jackson)


"Rules without relationships equal rebellion." (Stephanie)


"The mama bear instinct that comes up when you have to protect your kids is there, whether you're an introvert or an extrovert." (Portia Jackson)


"Because our goal is that if they choose to go to college, it's an experience and networking opportunity rather than it being the end all be all for the rest of their lives." (Portia Jackson)


"For us, it's important that our children know who they're before the world tells them who they are." (Portia Jackson)


"It's not about being perfect. It's about doing the best we can do." (Portia Jackson)


"We want our kids to say, 'We can talk to our parents about anything.'" (Portia Jackson)