Stop Money Sabotage In Your Business: Practical Tips That Work

Stop Money Sabotage In Your Business: Practical Tips That Work

by | Nov 3, 2025 | Podcast

Let’s talk about money sabotage. Because it’s not some mysterious dark force.

It’s simply sneaky, unconscious patterns that can quietly cap your income and growth.

They show up as feast-and-famine cycles, cash-flow chaos, or that feeling that no matter how much you do, you’re stuck on repeat.

The good news? You can stop money sabotage in your business – and it starts with understanding your Money Habit Archetype.

Whether you’re a Spender, Over-Extender or Accumulator, each archetype has its own flavour of sabotage – and its own magic formula to help you get back in flow.

So today, let’s cover them one at a time and talk about the practical things you can start doing TODAY to stop money sabotage in your business.

The Spender: overflowing with inspiration while under-resourcing growth

Spenders love momentum. They’re generous, creative, and full of spark. But when excitement takes over, money can vanish as quickly as it arrives.

It’s often spent on new tools, courses or projects that can FEEL essential in the moment – but are definitely not.

Bright shiny objects can bring a spender undone.


What to focus on:

Creating a sense of structure and safety around spending so it doesn’t feel restricted – but stays aligned with what really matters.

✨ Example: consciously setting aside a small “fun money” amount and pausing before hitting buy.


FREEDOM REFRAME:

You can still have the joy of spending – without starving your business growth.

 

The Overextender: racing the clock and the cash

Overextenders are natural go-getters and amazing at coming up with big creative plans.

They LOVE big leaps, bold moves and the adrenalin boost that comes with taking risks.

But when those leaps are fuelled by adrenaline, not alignment, cash flow becomes wobbly & growth feels exhausting.

And that beautiful business suddenly turns into a house of cards… 


What to focus on:

Slowing down to speed up. Focus on grounding your actions in clarity and sustainability instead of urgency.

Refocus the excitement on CELEBRATING big milestones.

✨ Example: reconnect with your bigger WHY or break big goals into smaller, satisfying steps.

 

FREEDOM REFRAME:

You can move fast and feel safe when your foundations come first.

 

The Accumulator: safe and sensible… until it becomes a ceiling

Accumulators are brilliant at building stability.

They’re grounded, responsible, and can stretch a dollar for miles.

But when they hold on too tightly, growth stalls and stress levels go up.

Because when you end up doing it all yourself, waiting for “one day when I’ve saved enough,” the problems start piling up and you end up spending more time and money fixing things, rather than moving the business forward.


What to focus on:
Secure savings & investments and keep reminding yourself that all is well. Meanwhile, practise letting go – just enough to allow for expansion. Notice the world didn’t end! Show yourself that investing in support creates more safety, not less.

✨ Example: start by outsourcing small admin tasks or setting aside a budget for support – and FORCE yourself to spend it so you can expand that comfort zone!

 

FREEDOM REFRAME:
You don’t lose safety by letting go –  you create even more of it.

 

Homeplay exercise: 

Look back over the last month. Where did time, energy, or money leak? Pick one simple concept from above that would have shifted that dynamic. Bring it into focus this next week or so. Because tiny, consistent tweaks beat one big dramatic overhaul every time.

This is how you stop money sabotage in your business. Not by working harder, but by aligning your energy, your habits, and your systems so everything moves forward together. That’s the Magnetic Money® Code in action.

Money responds to calm, not chaos.

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PS: Not sure of your Money Habit Archetype? Take the 5-minute quiz: https://miriamcastilla.com/quiz

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Money Habit Archetypes for Coaches: Work With Yours (Not Against It)

by | Oct 7, 2025 | Podcast

You’ve probably noticed: More money doesn’t fix money patterns, it magnifies them! 

As coaches and service providers, we’re told to focus on “bigger months,” but if you don’t understand your wiring, more cash just turns up the volume on the same old money stress. In this post, we’ll unpack money habit archetypes for coaches and how to work with yours so business feels calmer, growth becomes sustainable, and your nervous system can finally exhale.

Why more money isn’t the fix:

If you’ve ever thought, “Once I hit $X, I’ll finally feel safe,” you’re not alone. But safety isn’t created by a number; it’s created by a feeling – and that is determined by the story underneath your habits.

Recognizing your pattern is step one.

Step two is seeing the deeper belief that keeps it running, then gently rewiring it so your strategy and your subconscious are rowing in the same direction.

The 3 Money Habit Archetypes:

1) The Accumulator:

Motivated by security, you love a buffer. You might have plenty in savings yet still feel on edge. This is the “billionaire arguing about toilet paper” energy Gay Hendricks talks about in the Big Leap – proof that without a SHIFT in your shift, no amount of money ever feels like ‘enough’.

Watch out for: Hoarding time/cash “just in case” – this can choke growth and joy.

Work with it: Automate “enough,” then allocate a clear % for expansion (team, ads, mentorship) so your brain sees safety and growth.


2) The Spender:

Money in = money out. You adore momentum and instant upgrades, but budgets and spending “rules” make you rebel harder.

Watch out for: Surges of cash can trigger even bigger surges of spending.

Work with it: Create a “Fun Money Account” – so spending is not just allowed, but encouraged. At the same time, build up a “Wealth Builder” – so your net worth rises even on celebration days.

 

3) The Overextender:

If I give you $10k, you’ll leverage it into a $60k commitment. You love possibilities, don’t mind risk (in fact, you LOVE the buzz) and you’re always scheming to get future returns.

Watch out for: Tying today’s cash to tomorrow’s debt keeps you stuck on a never ending treadmill. Cashflow crunches can become a major issue for you.

Work with it: Set up milestone gates. Then extend only when revenue or reserves hit specific markers. This satisfies your drive while protecting your cash flow.


MORAL OF THE STORY: Don’t push against your wiring, partner with it instead!

Trying to “budget harder” when your archetype reads that as punishment is like crash-dieting before a holiday. This always backfires (helloooo pastry binges..).

Instead, design systems that soothe your innate pattern WHILE you also do the deeper belief work. That’s where lasting change lives.

 

Practical tweaks by archetype

  • Accumulator:

    • Automate a “Safety First” transfer on payday.

       

    • Pre-decide a monthly amount to invest in growth without guilt.

       

    • Practice micro-celebrations (yes, you HAVE to actually spend that celebration line item!).

       

  • Spender:

    • Use 3 buckets for every payment: Fun money, Wealth creation & an Emergency BUFFER

       

    • Delay purchases above a certain $ amount by 24 hours; if you still love it, want it & have decided you actually also NEED it, buy from the Fun bucket. guilt-free.

       

    • Track your net worth monthly for a dopamine hit that isn’t tied to shopping!

       

  • Overextender:

    • “Gate” commitments: unlock the next level only after hitting a revenue or savings milestone.

       

    • Cap new subscriptions/financing at a fixed % of MRR.

       

    • Celebrate completion, not just initiation (your brain loves new!).

       

The deeper shift

Patterns are powered by identity-level beliefs: “I’m only safe if…”, “Money disappears on me…”, “I have to grab opportunities or I’ll miss out…”. 

When you identify and update that script, the habit shifts almost effortlessly. 

Until then, design your money system to co-regulate your archetype—like rails for a train. It still moves fast, but it stays on track.

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WHERE TO START:

 

Don’t guess – take the 5-question Money Habit Archetypes Quiz and get tailored steps for your wiring.


Then implement one tiny from the above list this week. Micro-shifts compound fast when your strategy finally matches your subconscious wiring.

 

So which archetype are you?

👉 Click here to take the quiz: https://miriamcastilla.com/quiz


 Then share your Archetype with me in the comments!

 

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Manifesting Money in Your Business: Strategy or Woo‑Woo?

Manifesting Money in Your Business: Strategy or Woo‑Woo?

by | Jun 17, 2025 | Podcast

Is manifesting money in business just fluffy spiritual stuff—or is it a smart, strategic tool that shifts your income?
Whether you raise your eyebrows at the word “manifestation” or have your vision board front & centre in your office, today’s episode is for you – if you want more financial success in business – without accidentally blocking your own path.

Let’s dive in.

Why Manifestation Is More Strategy Than Spirituality

Manifestation isn’t about chanting mantras and hoping for the best. It’s about a powerful combo: focus + belief + aligned action.

When you anchor your subconscious to expect abundance, your brain—specifically the Reticular Activating System—starts noticing money-smart moments you’d otherwise miss. Confidence rises. You speak your offers more clearly. You follow up more consistently.

It’s psychology in action—not magic.

The Mindset Shift: From Hustling to Aligned Earning

  • Hustling comes from fear. (“I have to grind harder.”)

  • Aligned earning comes from trust. (“I do less, with more power.”)

I once launched while energetically attached to the result—and nada. Crickets. The moment I let go of desperation, expressed gratitude, and invested from a place of trust: boom. Spots filled effortlessly. Same strategy—different energy.

Real-World Examples of Manifestation in Business

Meet Anna: stuck in scarcity, hustling hard. After shifting her money beliefs, the very next day she got a $200 opportunity in her inbox—easy, aligned, and totally unexpected.
 Not coincidence—it’s the pattern I’ve seen again and again: when energy shifts, results follow.

 

Subconscious Beliefs = Invisible Income Ceilings

Your honest-to-yourself beliefs about money (e.g., “more money = more stress,” or “I’m bad with numbers”) are often the ceiling blocking your next level.
 Until those beliefs shift, you self-sabotage or avoid bigger opportunities.
 Inner work (healing, hypnosis, EFT) isn’t a luxury. It’s a business essential.

 

Aligning Without Losing Your Edge

Want to feel ease and maintain a sharp strategic edge?

  1. Notice the friction in your business.

  2. Ask: What if this were easy?

  3. Layer in energetic practices (visualization, scripting, EFT).

Back it with smart strategies, like the ones inside The Freedom Code. That’s where the magic meets the practical.

Manifesting money in business isn’t fluff—it’s focus. It aligns your energy with intention and supports it with smart action.

👉 If today’s episode landed with you, take the Money Habit Archetype Quiz.

Discover which archetype is shaping your results—and what you need to shift so more money can flow & stay.

Just click here: www.miriamcastilla.com/quiz


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Why Silver Bullet Strategies Fail (and How to Build a Sustainable Business Instead)

by | Jun 2, 2025 | Podcast

Why Silver Bullet Strategies Fail (and How to Build a Sustainable Business Instead)

Ever jumped on a shiny new strategy that promised to fix everything in your business—only to find yourself right back where you started?

You’re not alone!

We’ve all been seduced by the promise of quick fixes. That one-size-fits-all webinar funnel, the content calendar that supposedly “guarantees” engagement, the trending audio that’s “blowing up” right now on Reels. And yet, despite doing all the “right” things, it still doesn’t click for you. (let alone suddenly throw the money tap wide open)

But it’s not a reflection of your ability. It’s a sign that what you’re trying to apply simply doesn’t fit you.

The truth is, if you want to grow a business that actually supports you, you need more than tactics. You need to know how to build a sustainable business—one that flows with you, not against you.

Let’s Talk About the Real Problem

Why do these silver bullet strategies fail us?

Answer: Because they were not designed with you in mind.

You’re chasing what worked for someone else—someone with different values, energy, audience, and goals. And when it doesn’t feel quite right, you start to second-guess yourself. You show up inconsistently. You feel disconnected from your own business.

And that disconnection? It shows!

Your audience picks up on it. Your results flatline. And suddenly, you’re starting over again… wondering if you should just try something else.

Sound familiar?

It’s like patching together a bunch of different puzzle pieces that don’t belong to the same picture. You’re left with a business that feels confusing, exhausting—and honestly, a bit overwhelming.


What You ACTUALLY Need: Alignment, Strategy & Mindset (not separate, but TOGETHER)

This is the part no one talks about:

Lasting success isn’t about finding the perfect strategy—it’s about building one that’s YOUR PERFECT STRATEGY.

When your mindset, your energy, and your strategy are working together, things feel lighter. Simpler. You stop second-guessing every move because you know it’s aligned with where you’re headed.

  • Your mindset gives you the confidence to show up.

     

  • Your strategy gives you direction and focus.

     

  • And your alignment keeps things flowing in a way that feels right—for you and your people.

     

That’s when your business starts to feel magnetic. It doesn’t mean you stop putting in effort—but the effort starts to feel like joyful creative expression instead of a constant uphill battle.


The Freedom Code: Your Map to a Business That Feels Like Home

This is exactly why I created The Freedom Code—a framework that helps women like you build a business that’s not only strategic and scalable, but also sustainable.

It’s about working smarter in a way that’s deeply aligned with who you are.

Here’s the 3 key pieces that make up the whole:

🌿 Aligned Business Strategy
 You get crystal clear on what you offer, how you deliver it, and how to price it—so everything feels seamless, natural AND will help you achieve your goals. No more pushing. No more trying to fit into someone else’s formula.

🌿 The Effectiveness Code
 We ditch the “busy work” and focus on what ACTUALLY moves the needle. You learn to trust your priorities, reclaim your time, and make space for what matters most.

🌿 The Magnetic Money Code
You clean up your relationship with money, set up systems to smooth out irregular income, and start feeling safe in your business. This is what lets you grow without spiraling into hustle mode.

Each part builds on the others. When they’re all humming along together, you stop feeling like you’re juggling flaming swords… and start feeling like the confident CEO you’re meant to be.

 Let’s Wrap This Up, Shall We?

If you’ve been chasing the next big tactic and wondering why nothing’s sticking, maybe it’s time to stop looking out there and start building from the inside out.

✨ You don’t need to work harder.
✨ You don’t need another blueprint or template.
✨ You just need a strategy that’s yours—one that feels good, flows with your energy, and supports the life you’re building.

That’s exactly what we explore in my FREE Freedom Code Masterclass.

Click below to watch it now and take the first step toward sustainable success:

👉 https://miriamcastilla.com/freedomcode

Because gorgeous, you didn’t start this business to feel stuck in cycles of burnout.

You started it to enjoy that sweet sense of FREEDOM

And that freedom? It’s WAY closer than you think!

 

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The power of deciding what you *REALLY* want – an interview with Alexis Jane

The power of deciding what you *REALLY* want – an interview with Alexis Jane

by | May 19, 2025 | Podcast

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Alexis Jane.

She’s a powerhouse Manifesting Leadership Coach dedicated to helping entrepreneurs unlock their inner goddess, own their power, and lead with ease.

With a unique blend of strategy, mindset mastery, and energy alignment, Lexi guides business owners to double their income while embodying confidence and flow.

Her signature programs like CEO Elite and Easepreneur are designed to amplify sales, leadership identity, and abundance activation.

Lexi’s mission is simple yet profound: to help leaders create empires with ease, fun, and feminine magic — all while embracing their limitless potential.


Join us as we talk about the power of deciding what you REALLY want – and knowing how to ditch the BS that gets in our way.

You can get in touch with Lexi via:
https://thealexisjane.com/
FB: https://facebook.com/alexisjanefotaras 

Instagram: @thealexisjane_

Ready to burn down the Hamster Wheel? Head to miriamcastilla.com/freedomcode for my free Masterclass.


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How to Manage Irregular Income Without Stress (in 3 easy steps)

How to Manage Irregular Income Without Stress (in 3 easy steps)

by | Apr 28, 2025 | Podcast

You know that feeling.
One month you’re strutting around like Van Halen in a 90s music video, buying organic everything and eyeing off a handbag that costs more than your first car.
The next? You’re at the checkout praying your card doesn’t decline and buying no-name brand cereal.
Welcome to the wild west of irregular income!

 

 

 

 

If you’ve ever felt like your bank account is having an identity crisis, you’re not alone.

But… it’s not your income that’s the problem.

It’s the complete lack of a system! That’s what makes everything feel like you’re trying to navigate the outer suburbs with a 1985 Melways.

I PROMISE you – this can be fixed.

No complex financial analysis and belt tightening that make your soul die a little every time.

No secret finance language. Just a little bit of structure with a large side of “Oh thank goodness, I can breathe now.”

Here’s the number one mega-common mistake that almost every entrepreneur I work with has made:

Mixing their personal and business money into one giant financial smoothie (and forgetting to throw in the chia seeds)

A good income month feels like payday at the casino… until a few weeks later when the panic sets in and you’re wondering if you can pawn that ugly old vase your mum gave you (Spoiler: it’s Kmart circa 1994, but she’ll still notice if it’s missing.)

Cue the guilt, the 3am mental math and the cycle of “I’ll definitely get on top of this NEXT month – right after I binge this Netflix series”

What if you could feel as calm about your money as you do after a yoga class—even when your income is hopping around all over the place?

Let’s make it happen!

Here’s my 3-step money flow method – that only takes 5 minutes – and brings the kind of peace no fancy handbag ever could.

First, tally what came in over the last week or month (whatever rhythm works for you).

Don’t overthink it—just take stock. Like checking what’s in the fridge before ordering takeout.

Next, if you were a bit short last month & borrowed from your tax account or covered business expenses with your own funds, repay that FIRST.
This step is your nervous system’s new BFF. It puts an end to that awful feeling that you’re always playing catch-up.

And finally—this is the magic part: Take any money that’s left over and give it JUST – ONE – JOB.

  • That might be building a buffer to have your back on low-income months.
  • It might be paying off debt or boosting your wealth creation.
  • Or it might be for investing in business growth.

The key is to pick just ONE.

Cause when you spread money out, it gets diluted – just like when you’re watching TV and scroll Instagram at the same time and end up absorbing neither.

But when you choose ONR priority, you create traction. And build actual momentum.

I know you might be thinking. “But what if I mess it up?”

Gorgeous, the only mistake is not having a plan.

Once you start managing your money with actual intention, everything changes.

You stop reacting from fear and start leading your business like a CEO – rather than a work experience kid who’s too afraid to ask where the bathroom is.

You’ll make pricing decisions with confidence.

You’ll stop taking on clients who make you want to fake your own death just to get out of it.

And you’ll finally be able to EXHALE – because you KNOW your business can support you—not just today, but next month, the month after that – and the month after that.

So, what do you say?

Are you ready to ditch the income rollercoaster and get crystal clear on exactly how much you need to earn – and how to make it happen without working 24/7?

Start by grabbing my free Income Target Calculator and Pricing Planner!

You deserve to feel secure, free, and completely in charge of your money.

✨ Click here to get the free planner and let’s make the income flow feel smoooooth as butter.

 

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