Elise Fulmore, a queer and neurodivergent financial educator and bestselling author, shares innovative perspectives on managing money. She explains how traditional financial advice often overlooks the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals. Elise discusses strategies for making finance engaging, such as automating processes and setting up 'fun money' accounts. She emphasizes the importance of aligning financial planning with personal identities and lived experiences while debunking common myths that can hinder financial well-being for those with ADHD.
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Identity-Based Finance
Consider identity and lived experiences when planning finances.
Personal circumstances influence financial decisions beyond just math.
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Finding Your System
Analyze successful systems in other life areas.
Apply similar principles to your financial management.
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Tools Expire
Financial tools and strategies can become ineffective over time.
Recognize that tools "expire" and adapt to new methods.
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🎙 Guest Info: Today's guest, Elise Fillmore, is a queer and neurodivergent financial educator, bestselling author, and the founder of QueerdCo Elise focuses on identity-based finance, helping people navigate money through the lens of their lived experiences, challenges, and strengths. She's also the author of Keeping Finance Personal and the host of the Dopamine Dollars podcast.
💡 Episode Highlights:
How traditional financial advice often fails neurodivergent people
Why financial planning should be tailored to your identity, lifestyle, and brain
Strategies for making money management less overwhelming and more engaging
The importance of automation and dopamine-driven finance systems
Why shame and financial struggles are often systemic, not personal failings
Common financial myths and why some mainstream advice (like Dave Ramsey's) doesn't work for ADHDers
Practical ways to infuse joy into budgeting and create sustainable financial habits
How to set up "fun money" accounts and make saving more rewarding
Why financial tools and strategies "expire" for ADHDers – and what to do about it
The role of external accountability in managing money
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