From “We Can't Afford That” to “How Can We Make It Work?” Teaching Kids About Money, Abundance & Stewardship with Marta Sauret Greca Ep. 144

What did you hear about money growing up?

“Money doesn't grow on trees.”

“We can't afford that.”

“That's too expensive.”

For many of us, the way we think and talk about money didn't start when we became adults. It began years ago with the words, experiences, and financial habits we witnessed as children.

But we don't have to automatically carry all of those same patterns into the next generation.

In this week's episode, Christine sits down in person with her dear friend, financial strategist, entrepreneur, mom of seven, and four-time bestselling author Marta Sauret Greca for an open conversation about money, scarcity, abundance, stewardship, generosity, and the financial lessons we're passing on to our kids.

Marta vulnerably shares her own journey, from experiencing rapid business growth and financial abundance to realizing that having more money didn't automatically mean she was stewarding it well. She shares some of the financial mistakes she's made, what she's learned from them, and how she's rebuilding with greater intention.

Christine and Marta also talk about the importance of looking at what we already have, paying attention to where our money is going, being willing to pause before a purchase, and making financial decisions based on our family's priorities rather than fear or comparison.

Christine shares how she teaches children about money using a simple three-jar system for saving, spending, and giving, and the conversation explores how parents can begin shifting the language they use around money.

Instead of immediately saying:

“We can't afford that.”