Money Simplified: Financial Strategy, Money Mindset, & Energetics for Entrepreneurs

Hosted by Aimee Cerka

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Jun 2026

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Welcome to Money Simplified, the finance podcast dedicated to helping entrepreneurs achieve financial clarity, master their money mindset, and align their financial energy for unstoppable success. Money is more than budgeting and P&Ls, but it’s also those things too. After all, you can’t be a powerful CEO if you’re running away from your numbers. Your host Aimee Cerka, Money Confidence Coach, blends practical financial strategies with deep mindset work and emotional regulation, empowering you to make confident financial decisions and break free from financial overwhelm. Whether you’re just starting out in entrepreneurship, managing your cash flow, or focusing on business growth, this show is for you. Aimee’s mission is to help you move from financial stress to clarity, guiding you on how to align your budget, your money mindset and your energy with money, so you can reduce stress and gain financial confidence. You don’t need to work harder to fix your finances, but you do need a holistic approach that combines step by step financial strategy, mindset rewiring, and emotional/energetic alignment. Each episode will help you simplify your finances, expose limiting beliefs, and create actionable steps for lasting financial peace and empowerment. Your finances don’t have to be a source of stress. When you stop trying to outwork the numbers, and run from your past mistakes then you’re able to step into unstoppable finances, build an unstoppable business, and truly enjoy your unstoppable life. On the show we tackle things like: Mindset & Emotional Regulation - How can I improve my money mindset? - How do I stop avoiding my numbers? - Why do I feel anxious every time I look at my bank account? - How do I stop feeling guilty or ashamed about money? - What are my fears around money and how do I overcome them? - How do I stop tying my worth to my income? - How do I shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset? - How do I stop feeling behind with my finances? - How can I feel more confident making financial decisions in my business? - How do I balance my intuition with financial data? - How do I stop letting shame keep me from asking for help? - Why does budgeting always feel restrictive? - What if I’m scared to look at my numbers? Budgeting, Cash Flow & Business Finance Strategy - How do I create a budget for my small business? - How do I manage cash flow as a small business owner? - How do I separate personal and business finances? - What’s the first step to getting my business finances under control? Bookkeeping & Financial Tools (QuickBooks, Profit First, etc.) - When should I hire a bookkeeper? - What’s the best way to get started with QuickBooks as a small business owner? - How do I use QuickBooks for my online business? - What reports should I be running in QuickBooks each month? - What is a Profit and Loss statement? - Income statement vs Profit and Loss statement - What does it actually look like to use Profit First day-to-day? - What should I be tracking monthly in QuickBooks? - What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting? - How do I learn basic bookkeeping principles? - What is the purpose of a balance sheet? Behavioral Triggers, Overspending & Patterns - How do I stop overspending in my business? - How do I stop buying courses I don’t finish? - How do I know if a business expense is actually worth it? - How can I fix my finances without feeling like I’m failing? If you’re tired of the canned advice from experts like Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman or Kate Northrup where you’re left feeling not seen, not heard, and trying to cram your life into their financial strategy that just isn't working for you - then you're in the right place. Aimee is here to guide you with foundational financial principles that fit into your life. Let’s simplify your money, align your mindset, and create unstoppable finances together. Hit subscribe to catch new episodes each and every week - I’m so glad you’re here.

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June 16, 202613 min

258: The 10K Trap - Setting Up Your Money Systems Later Is Costing You Now

Waiting until you hit consistent income to set up your money systems feels responsible but it's one of the most expensive decisions you can make. In this episode, Aimee Cerka breaks down why the "I'll do it later" story isn't logic, it's protection, and what it's actually costing you right now.For the entrepreneur who keeps telling herself the foundation can wait.Breaking the Money Cycle - https://aimeecerka.com/moneycycleFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/258Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

June 10, 202612 min

257: Money Is Not A Byproduct

You've probably heard it a hundred times do the work, follow the mission, heal yourself, and the money will follow. It sounds logical. It might even feel noble. But there's a piece of that story nobody's finishing for you.Money is not a byproduct. And in this episode, Aimee breaks down why you cannot separate money from your personal power and what it's actually costing you to keep putting it on the back burner.For the entrepreneur who keeps telling herself she'll deal with the money stuff later, this one's for you.Money Pattern Decoder: https://aimeecerka.com/decoderpodcastFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/257Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

June 2, 20269 min

265: The 2-Minute Daily Exercise That Shifts Your Money Pattern

Most of us are looking for the big breakthrough moment but it's the small, daily moments that are quietly running the show. In this episode, Aimee walks you through two questions from the Power Pulse exercise to help you start noticing how your money pattern shows up in real life. If you've ever felt like no matter what you do, it's never quite enough, this one's for you.Money Pattern Decoder - Only $11 https://aimeecerka.com/decoderpodcastFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/256Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

May 27, 202617 min

255: Walk by Faith, Doing the Work When the Results Haven't Shown Up Yet

You're doing the work. Taking the action. Showing up. And the results still aren't where you thought they'd be by now. This episode is for the entrepreneur who's learning the difference between real trust and conditional surrender and what it actually looks like to walk by faith when the numbers aren't reflecting your effort yet. If you've been white-knuckling outcomes while telling yourself you're trusting the process, this one's for you.Money Mindset Playbook: https://aimeecerka.com/mindsetFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/255Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

May 12, 202611 min

254: Inflation, Uncertainty, and the Emotional Weight of Money

Inflation, rising costs, and financial uncertainty can bring up fear, guilt, and panic for entrepreneurs - especially when money already feels emotionally heavy. In this episode, Aimee shares a grounded approach to navigating inflation without spiraling, avoiding your numbers, or making fear-based decisions. This conversation is for heart-centered entrepreneurs who want to feel safer, steadier, and more supported with money during uncertain times.Inflation Training: https://aimeecerka.com/inflationFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/254Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

May 5, 202613 min

253: Knowing Isn’t the Problem - Why Your Money Habits Still Aren’t Sticking

You’re not confused about money.You’ve read the books, taken the courses, and you understand what you “should” be doing.So why does it still feel so hard to actually follow through?In this episode, we look at the space between knowing and doing and why so many heart-centered entrepreneurs get stuck there. This isn’t about discipline or trying harder. It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface when money feels unsafe, overwhelming, or emotionally charged.We talk about the role of your nervous system, how avoidance can be a form of protection (not failure), and why jumping from system to system often doesn’t solve the real problem. You’ll also hear how your natural way of thinking and operating can impact your ability to take action and why that matters more than you think.This episode offers a different lens: one that replaces self-blame with awareness, and pressure with support.If you’ve been quietly questioning why nothing seems to “stick,” this conversation will help you start making sense of it.Breaking The Money Cycle: https://aimeecerka.com/moneycycleFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/253Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

April 28, 202619 min

252: Rebuilding Your Relationship with Money After a Hard Season

When you’ve been in survival mode - whether through grief, caregiving, burnout, or life simply asking too much—the money piece is often the first thing to fall away. Not because it didn’t matter, but because you were doing what you needed to do to get through.In this episode, Aimee explores what it actually looks like to come out of a hard season and gently reconnect with your relationship with money. This isn’t about fixing everything overnight or forcing yourself into rigid systems. It’s about understanding why money felt overwhelming in the first place, recognizing the role survival mode played, and beginning again from a place of safety.You’ll hear a different perspective on why waiting for life to feel “stable” before addressing money often keeps the cycle going—and what it can look like to start, even when things still feel messy. Aimee also walks through the importance of small, honest steps, rebuilding trust with yourself, and shifting the internal experience of money - not just the numbers.This episode is an invitation to approach your finances with more compassion, more clarity, and less pressure - especially if you’ve been carrying a lot for a long time.Breaking The Money Cycle - https://aimeecerka.com/moneycycleFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/252Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

April 21, 202610 min

251: What To Do With A "Bad Launch"

A launch doesn’t convert. The numbers don’t land. And suddenly, it’s not just about the result - it feels personal.In this episode, we explore the emotional weight that comes with a “bad” launch and why so many entrepreneurs unconsciously tie their worth to their business outcomes. This isn’t about fixing your strategy or pushing you to try harder. It’s about understanding the deeper pattern at play - where identity and results get tangled together.We talk about the difference between data and self-worth, how internal narratives shape the way you experience money and business, and why it can feel so hard to receive support when you believe you have to earn it first.If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I did everything right… so why didn’t it work?” this conversation will meet you there. Not to rush you out of it, but to help you see it more clearly, with a little more space and self-trust.Money Mindset Playbook: https://aimeecerka.com/mindsetFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/251Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

April 14, 202615 min

250: The Real Reason You Feel Behind With Money (It’s Not Strategy)

When everything around you feels like it’s changing—algorithms, offers, pricing, the economy—it’s easy to spiral into “I should be further ahead” or “what am I doing wrong?”In this episode, Aimee walks you through a different perspective: the difference between strategy and principles, and why confusing the two can keep you stuck in cycles of starting over, second-guessing yourself, and chasing the next “right” move.This isn’t about finding a better budgeting app or a new financial system. It’s about understanding the foundational principles that actually create stability so when things shift (because they always will), you don’t lose your footing.Inside this conversation, you’ll hear a grounded, honest look at:Why strategy will always change and why that’s not the problemHow financial principles create consistency, even when income fluctuatesThe emotional patterns (shame, guilt, “I should be further ahead”) that get triggered when things feel unstableWhat it really means to feel safe and confident with your moneyThis episode is here to help you slow down, come back to the basics, and reconnect with a way of doing money that feels steady, sustainable, and supportive of who you actually are.Money Mindset Playbook: https://aimeecerka.com/mindsetFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/250Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks

April 7, 202613 min

249: Are You Hot Potato-ing Your Emotions?

If you’ve been doing everything “right” when it comes to your mindset, healing, or emotional work but still feel stuck in the same patterns with money - this might be why.In this episode, we’re gently looking at a pattern many high-achieving entrepreneurs fall into without realizing it: moving emotions away as quickly as possible instead of actually feeling them. It can look like journaling, tapping, or taking action… but underneath, there’s still avoidance.This isn’t about doing anything wrong. It’s about understanding what’s really happening and creating a different kind of safety with your emotions and your money.Money Mindset Playbook: https://aimeecerka.com/mindsetFor the full transcript and all links mentioned, see the blog post: https://aimeecerka.com/249Ready To Take Action: https://aimeecerka.com/podcastlinks