Ladies, if money talk makes your eyes glaze over... or you secretly worry you’re “bad” at it... this is THE episode for you.

I’m bringing in my girl Tess Smith, a financial educator who is the exact OPPOSITE of some stiff suit yelling on TV. (No jargon. No shame. No calculator required.)

She’s keeping it SIMPLE and real, because money stress is one of the biggest weights we all carry… especially in midlife. And Magic Makers, you deserve better than flying blind or feeling stuck.

In this fun conversation, we cover:

✅ Why “bougie broke” is keeping too many women trapped (good bye Stanley cup)

✅ The sneaky ways we’re held hostage by money beliefs

✅ How to build financial freedom, yes, even if you feel like its “too late”

✅ Why having a million bucks isn’t the only way to retire well

✅ What your 401k should actually be doing for you (and what Tess wishes every woman knew)

If you’ve ever said:

“I’m bad with money…”

“I missed the boat…”

“I’ll figure it out later…”

…it’s TIME to listen. This could change everything.

👉 Hit play and if you love it, take a screenshot and tag me + @wealthwithtess

Links:

Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com

FREE Quiz – Is Your Metabolism Tired AF? https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/metabolism-makeover
FREE Guilt Free Alcohol Guide https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/alcohol_evergreen_2025podcast/

Tess Smith https://www.wealthwithtess.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wealthwithtess/

FREE beginner investing resources https://www.moneyconfidentclub.com/

Books mentioned

I’ll teach you to be rich https://amzn.to/4k0wSEY
The Millionaire Next Door https://amzn.to/4ecxE0g
The Psychology of Money https://amzn.to/4kSNu2F

Okay magic makers, if you've ever thought maintenance was just code for “you're stuck,” then buckle up, because today’s Fit Girl Magic podcast episode is about to blow that myth straight outta your protein shake.

I’m diving DEEP into the most underrated phase of fat loss: MAINTENANCE (aka the peaceful middle ground where your metabolism gets to breathe and your sanity comes back).

If you’ve been stuck in the all-or-nothing hustle, this is your permission slip to chill the F out… strategically.

Here’s what I’m breaking down:

· Why reverse dieting was just the appetizer

· The truth about living in a 3–5lb weight range (yep, it’s normal)

· What “boring AF” habits actually create freedom (spoiler: they’re not sexy, but they work)

· Why we need to stop chasing perfection and start chasing consistency

· How to use your real life (not some Pinterest vision board) to map your fat loss seasons

· What it means to live in your damn maintenance house and decorate it with non-negotiables

Plus:

Why cardio might be killing your vibe

Why it’s okay to ditch the clean plate club

Why you don’t have to like tofu to eat like a grown-ass woman

And how to make “rinse and repeat” feel like freedom, not failure

This is THE episode for every woman over 40 who's done being a slave to the scale, tired of starting over, and ready to feel at peace in her body again.

Hit play, take a walk, and prepare to feel seen.

And hey, I’m working on updating my Maintenance Magic ebook when it drops want a copy? Slide into my DMs with the word MAINTENANCE and I’ll hook you up when it’s ready.

Links
FREE Quiz-- Is Your Metabolism Tired AF?
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitgirlmagic

Free Resources: https://www.fitgirlmagic.com/freeresources_podcast

Website: http://www.kimbarnesjefferson.com
FREE Guilt Free Alcohol Guide https://kimbarnesjefferson.lpages.co/alcohol_evergreen_2025

You don’t need another diet.
You need a reason to stop chasing skinny like it’s still 1999.

In this week’s Fit Girl Magic podcast episode, I’m joined by Olivia Young—a coach who gets it. We both work with women who’ve spent years stuck in the “eat less, move more” loop… and it’s just not working anymore. So we’re doing what most people won’t: we’re having the real convo about what it actually takes to feel good in your body, without obsession.

Here’s what we get into:

👉 What performance goals look like (even if you’re not a gym junkie)
👉 Why 15 grams of carbs before your workout might be your new best friend
👉 How stress and sleep quietly sabotage your results (and what to do about it)
👉 Why the scale isn’t telling you the whole story—and never has
👉 How to think like an athlete—even if you're just trying to keep up consistent with your workouts

Plus… why one solid hour in the gym is plenty. You don’t need a 2-hour grind fest to see results. You just need strategy—and to stop letting your hunger be a badge of honor.

Ready to eat more, feel better, and train like a grown woman? Hit play.

👉 Tag @kimjeffersoncoach and @livebeyondthetable and let us know your next performance win.

Screenshot and share if you’re done micromanaging your macros and ready to live, lift, and actually enjoy your body again.