Episode 58: Breaking The Money Taboos - Let's Talk Abundance! With Megha Singh

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Welcome to a special series ‘Conversations That Count’ featuring Singapore-based professionals. This sunny island has been my home since 2009, so I’m excited to shine a spotlight on the inspiring residents I share this sunny island with!

About our guest:

Megha Singh is the founder of B Inc Asia. Through her company, Megha has worked in a variety of roles including Project, Community and Relationship Management, Marketing, Communication, PR, Events, Partnerships, Business Development, People Management and Pitch Training across industries including Lifestyle, Entrepreneurship Development, Education, Media, Energy, Impact & Art. She has also been building communities since 2015 for CRIB Angels Club, Trehaus and Launchpad. Megha loves the arts - word, visual and motion. Mum to 2 boys, she is currently working on her first book.
If you're looking to gain confidence in discussing financial matters and break free from money taboos, this episode is a must-listen. Here are just a couple of takeaways from our conversation:

Self-Awareness and Money Stories: Understanding our relationship with money is crucial. Megha highlighted the significance of journaling to uncover the subconscious money stories we tell ourselves. By becoming aware of our thoughts and feelings around money, we can work towards a healthier relationship with finances.

Consistency and Curiosity: Megha also highlighted the significance of consistency and curiosity when it comes to managing finances. Whether it's tracking your numbers regularly, researching investment opportunities, or working on your money mindset, consistency and curiosity are key to financial success. It's not a one-time effort but a continuous journey.

Listen out for really practical tips that Megha shares such as, going on “Money Dates” and creating a positive experience for yourself when doing your accounts, which can involve singing!

Timestamps:
[00:03:02] Breaking the Money Taboos
[00:04:09] Megha's Changing View of Money
[00:07:01] Cultural Narratives Around Money
[00:09:02] Challenges Entrepreneurs Face with Money
[00:11:19] Tips for Tracking Finances
[00:14:35] Creating a Positive Environment for Money Management
[00:15:44] Money Dates for Couples and Co-Founders
[00:18:22] Integrating Money with Mission and Values
[00:19:39] Negotiating Pay Raises in Corporate Settings
[00:23:05] Practical Tips for Talking About Money
[00:27:13] One Money Action for Abundance

Recommended Reading:

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
• The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
• We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers

Connect with Megha:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bincbymegha/
Instagram: @bincbymegha
TikTok: @bincbymegha

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