Welcome back to another episode of Let’s Talk Business with The Coaching Network!
This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carrie White, a fellow BNI member and Money Mindset Coach who helps individuals and couples take control of their finances, not just to balance their budgets, but to reduce stress and gain confidence in their lives.
Carrie’s story is a reminder that some of the best coaches are born from personal experience, and a desire to help others skip the same painful learning curves.
💡 Turning Financial Struggles into a Mission
Carrie didn’t start out as a coach. She started out as a mom of five, homeschooling her kids while navigating serious financial challenges. She’s lived through the stress of deciding whether she could afford one loaf of bread or two, and now she uses those lessons to help others find freedom and peace in their money mindset.
“It’s not about the bank account. It’s about the freedom that comes from knowing what you’re doing with your money.”
Her mission? Helping overwhelmed professionals, singles, and couples move from anxiety to confidence when it comes to their finances.
🎯 Success Is Found in Client Wins
For Carrie, the real “success” in her business is the transformation she sees in her clients, like the one who recently bought a new refrigerator and a new suit with zero stress or guilt, thanks to a savings plan they built together.
These moments aren’t just financial milestones, they’re emotional breakthroughs.
🙋 From Introvert to Influencer (on Her Own Terms)
One of Carrie’s biggest challenges in business was simply letting people know what she does. As a lifelong introvert, putting herself out there felt terrifying. But through coaching, mindset work, and supportive communities like BNI, she’s become the kind of person who stands up to speak in front of a room, even if her former self never would’ve believed it.
“People who know me now wouldn’t believe how far I’ve come. But I’m still a work in progress.”
🤝 Support Systems Are Non-Negotiable
Carrie stresses how important it is to find your people, especially when the people you expected to support you don’t show up. Today, she leans on different “cheer squads” that push her, question her (in a good way), and keep her going. As she puts it: “Even tough love can elevate you, if it’s coming from the right place.”
🎧 Go-To Resource: Sell Without Selling
Carrie’s favorite podcast? Sell Without Selling by Stacey O’Byrne. It helped her overcome limiting beliefs and build a referral-based business by learning how to make authentic connections, speak with confidence, and lead with value rather than pressure.
🐿️ Fun Fact: She Had a Pet Squirrel
Yes, really. As a kid, Carrie rescued a baby squirrel whose eyes weren’t even open yet. They named him Chatter, and he lived for 10 years (well beyond the average squirrel lifespan). Her home growing up was full of animals, and even a full ecosystem once involving snakes, lizards, and crickets. Talk about multitasking!
Key Takeaways:
- ✅ Money coaching is about confidence and clarity, not just numbers
- ✅ You don’t have to be extroverted to succeed in business
- ✅ Support networks are essential for growth
- ✅ Speaking about what you do gets easier with practice
- ✅ Authenticity builds trust, and trust builds referrals
Want to Connect with Carrie White?
📧 Email: hello@carriewhite.us
🔗 LinkedIn: Carrie White, Money Coach
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Let’s keep growing, one intentional step (and squirrel story) at a time.
