by Hope
The coming months stretch out before me – no adventures planned. A focus on work, my home, and my finances. All the kids have stable work, chasing their dreams. Two of the dogs should be moving in with different kids next month, taking me from 5 to 3. Woot, woot!
This month I will begin negotiations to take my now part time COO job and make it full time. I believe there’s pretty high chance of this happening before fall. And I am so excited.
Me at dinner with Gymnast when I was in Texas a couple of weeks ago. He took me out for Mother’s Day!
I plan to continue my part time job at the local fast food restaurant. My duties have expanded from just catering coordinator to running their social media and doing a good bit of strategic marketing for them. It’s the perfect fit for my lifestyle and works nicely with my other job.
Reset and Refocus
With these two jobs keeping me plenty busy, I’ve let my personal consulting firm lag quite a bit. I haven’t had a web presence up for over two years now. But as of this week, that ends! I’ve negotiated with my primary role to take advantage of the new CRM we are launching and set up my own funnel and email marketing campaigns.
To be honest, I have no idea what I am going to sell, but the goal is to make is relatively passive with minimal day to day interaction. I’ve been brainstorming different courses I could offer, memberships, or even some sort of DIY guidance in setting up a digital presence.
I’ve got hundreds of emails from past clients and people who have expressed interest in my talents over the years, just trying to think through the best way to capitalize on that.
So we shall see. I don’t have to rush it, but I’m excited to let my creative juices flow without the pressure of “needing” this income stream right now.
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
I don’t understand, you said on May 9 you are $61,000 in debt. I would think you need as much money to pay your debts as possible