These ladies offer so much invaluable advice and wisdom along with the processes to apply that information. So impressed with Shana and Vanessa. Must listen!

Listening to Vanessa and Shana is the most fun I've ever had learning about budgeting and finances! They provide actionable, easy-to-understand advice for making budgeting simple. Keep up the great work!

The good I was really enjoying this podcast, hearing all the success stories on each episode was giving me lots of hope for my finances. The bad Then I went to see about a coaching call and was blown away at how much 2 one on one calls a month would cost me… over 4k. I truly feel like at that cost this podcast is sucking money, if you truly cared about seeing people succeed at getting their finances under control you wouldn’t want to over charge. I am leaving this review with a loving heart in hoping that you will be mindful to your cost and how many more people you could truly help if you wasn’t trying to over fill your own pockets. With that said I wish you all the luck in the world and I pray while God continues to send people to your business that he will lay it on your heart to lower your prices to much more affordable and fair price so you can continue to do God’s work inhelping people.

Thanks V and S! Every episode and every minute is worth the time spent listening! I’m motivated to keep my focus and I learn some nugget of truth I hadn’t thought of before. Plus you two are FUN! Thank you for all the time spent on this valuable money resource!

Inspiration meets action with the the amazing duo at Budget Besties. So many great resources, systems and support to take any person from confused to confident with their money!

I love love listen to Vanessa and Shana! They break it down to be so practical. This is an area I've ignored, but need to address. They take the overwhelm away. Thank you so much! Robbin Kent-Online Courses Made Easy podcast

I really love the information they discuss and they have helped me so much get control over my finances. Always loved Dave Ramsey but this is much more practical to implement and gives the steps to accomplish it without a class. They are so much fun to listen to and they seem to really compliment each other.

Vanessa and Shana bring such real, down-to-earth energy into the world. They focus on advice you can ACTUALLY PUT INTO PRACTICE.

I love this show… there’s nothing like it out in the world which is why I listen to this all the time. It’s a def listen for not just women, but men too!!

I just started listening to this podcast and have already found and implemented some helpful suggestions!

Oh goodness, this Jesus girl that loves to bury her head in the sand over finances is so happy to find Vanessa and Shana’s show. So appreciate that you make money management easier to understand for women like me. My hubby will thank you later. :) 💛 Kim Stewart

I felt heard and now hooked to listen, feel like we now each other well. Thank you

I love this podcast! It seems like everytime I listen I learn something new, and it is always relevant to my finances! They are top notch with top notch advice!

To say these ladies changed my life would be a huge understatement. I am so grateful they I stumbled upon this podcast exactly 1 year ago. Shaina and Vanessa’s no judgement, but somehow, no nonsense energy propelled me to take control of my finances once and for all. They make budgeting fun, easy, and totally doable! My family and I are in such a better place. Thank you, Budget Besties!

I finally feel like I can figure this out. Group coaching, facebook group, a practical podcast and signature budget. They have so many ways to help you get started and feel supported so you don’t give up!

If financial stress had a face, it’d be a photo of me before discovering this podcast. These financial coaches have a knack for turning money mayhem into manageable milestones. They’re like that wise friend who never judges your impulse buys but gently guides you back to financial sanity. Thanks to their sage advice and nonjudgmental approach, I’ve not only organized my finances but also paid off my car and tackled $16k in debt. Who knew budgeting could be this liberating? Tune in, take notes, and watch your wallet transform. Financial freedom is just a podcast away!

I am loving this podcast - I can use all the help I can get to make my money work for me and help me make better budgeting decisions and this show delivers the info, tough love and honesty I need to make impactful changes so I can have financial freedom. Shana and Vanessa are knowledgeable, warm and bring a sense of humor to the conversations. I feel like they are sitting in my kitchen helping me create more financial independence for my family.

This is some of the worst music in podcasting and it seems like it will never end.

Wanting a podcast that’s fun, full of helpful tips, and gives great advice?? Look no further I’m money illiterate… seriously! All things money and budgeting related scare me to death. These two make it enjoyable and help me want to learn more and feel less scared about $$$

These ladies are amazing! They break down everything about budget and why it is important to have multiple saving buckets! They explain why it is important to budget along with how!!!! They make it so easy to understand your income and what to do with it! Very helpful, first conversation I felt like I knew these ladies forever! I can’t wait to see my financial growth!!!

Shana & Vanessa’s practical, clear, and actionable advice is changing the way I think about money. After one month of listening to their podcast, I understand what I need to do differently. Now, I want everyone to listen to this podcast, starting with my daughter! This podcast is truly a wealth of budgeting in money management. Thank you, Shana and Vanessa you are amazing.

Thank you for all the information! I have tried for years to budget and failing. I feel like with your tips and advice my family can stick to the budget and teach our goals.

What a wonderful resource for women like me who are making a good living but seem to have nothing left over. I have always been a budgeter but the method Shana and Vanessa teach is so much better than what I used to do! This podcast is on top of my “binge listen” list! Keep up the great work, ladies!! Tanya-The Grace Filled Leader

I started listening to this podcast in January of 2024. I needed guidance which I could understand, which was practical for my hectic single momma life, and effective. These AMAZING ladies offer financial advise and guidance which is all of this and more. There is no judgment and the heart of this show is to help and empower woman who want to manage their finances in a way which improves their life. I have already applied some of their strategies and am excited to change my financial jounrey for the better!

I absolutely love this podcast! Shana & Vanessa have some very practical advice that you can start using today. Also the free call is real! I didn’t feel rushed during our call and I was able to ask questions and get some answers.

I had a hard time listening to this podcast. Their content may be accurate however it’s difficult to say as their podcasting abilities (editing, vocal tone, scripting) are minimal. I found this to be a very unprofessional podcast and difficult to follow as each episode didn’t seem to have a pre-scripted plan of how each host would share their knowledge.

I wish they taught us these things in school. Love the podcast and advice!

I found these ladies podcast very informative, we’re looking at ways to get our finances more organized and budgeted this year and I really enjoyed their information and plan to listen to their show more frequently. The 30 min free call with them was a super helpful and positive experience.

Please slow down. I want to listen but you talk way too fast.

I love listening to the episodes whenever they release. I am learning so much from you guys. I have created virtual wallets with different accounts for a few different budget items which has really helped me. I also keep some of my budget items in cash. I am doing things little by little to try to get myself in a better financial situation. Thank you so much for all of the advice, and I look forward to listening to future podcasts! if I can afford it, I would love to work with you guys in the future!

Early this year I prayed for the Lord to help us with finances, specifically for guidance and clarity. This summer I found Shana and Vanessa’s podcast, a literal answer to that ongoing prayer. I finally found something that makes sense, that I can actually implement, and I’m more excited than ever about our financial future. Since listening to their podcast, we’ve paid off a vehicle and credit card. I’m digging into the Budget Power Hour template and planning to schedule coaching soon. So grateful and highly recommend the podcast and Budget Power Hour!

Super happy and excited to have found your advice! Thank you for being so transparent and helpful! I enjoy binge listening to your episodes and gathering so much knowledge!

My wife and I both went through a professional change this summer. One paycheck went and one went down. I was in a tailspin, stressed out, and mad that I gave up in budgeting years before. I knew I had to get my wife involved with our finances and finding the Financial coaches for women was a great bridge. I love the short but great insight and content they speak about. Definitely on a level my wife and I both can understand and then tailor it to our situations. There are other podcast out there, but these ladies have our attention and we are customers because of their podcast! Keep up the great work! Thank you for helping me keep what brown hair I have left on my head. Best regards!

I started from day 1 a few weeks ago, and caught up this week. I couldn’t stop listening! I caught myself getting out of bed at 4 am just to start listening again. They talk about every day life whether it be from finances to family and even a little bit of organizing. My biggest struggles at the beginning were automating my finances and including my entire family in on budget talk. Growing up it was frowned upon to talk to the family about budgets, so therefore I never learned a single thing! What I did learn was negative and I carried that with me through most of my adult life. Since listening to this podcast I have been able to confidently manage certain things I didn’t even know where to begin with. Things I would often give up on because they were too complicated for me to grasp. While I still may not be perfect at it, just listening to them helps hold me accountable and allows me to breath a little easier when it’s time to sit down and have the budget meeting with my husband. I really couldn’t be more thankful for Shana and Vanessa allowing us to hear their tips and tricks to make finance easier and less stressful. I share this show with every single person I talk to, and I probably talk about it more than I should 🙃

I really like the podcast and find it informative. I do wish the host wouldn’t give out nutrition advice. Overconsumption of any food is not healthy and can cause health problems. Please stop blaming it on candy or chips. Overall good financial advice and I’ll continue to listen but please stick to your trade.

Love the practical advice offered on this show. Shana and Vanessa obviously know what they’re doing. Can’t wait to see results from implementing their tips! -Erika Diaz-Castro // Her Renewed Strength-The Podcast

These women need to enunciate when they speak. So much of their speech comes out garbled; there are so many filler words; and they are talking too fast which just makes many statements unclear. Overall the info is helpful but it would sound much better if they slow down and speak purposefully so it sounds less like a drunken rant.

I just love all of your topics! So many great tidbits to help with reducing debt and living within our means. And I love the biblical aspect that you include.

dietitian here 👋🏻Consider bringing on experts when you’re speaking outside your expertise like many other successful shows do frequently. The grocery budget show this week was awful - labeling foods as junk/bad/good is inaccurate at best and harmful at worst. Additionally the nutrition tips were almost all not factual. “Don’t send anyone into the world with cereal in their belly” 🫣 cereal covers MANY types of foods and not all are high sugar or even highly processed. Remember your scope of expertise and do better, friends!

I have been ignoring my finances for years. I am not proud. I finally decided enough is enough. That’s when I found this podcast. These ladies are the best!!! They explain everything really well and it is honest financial advise. No gimmicks or shams. I had a free 30 minute consult which was so helpful to get me started. I have never been so excited about my finances. I cannot thank you enough.

It was the tipping point. I spent 3 times what I initially intended to on a pot for my plants. And what I have been suspecting for a while stroke me. I had to stop. I was spending way over my budget every month. So, I looked up on apple podcast: How to save money, and Ideal Balance came up. It has been just the support I had been looking for. The step by step. The how to start and beyond. Since listening to Ideal Balance I have not only been improving my finances but also my everyday habits thanks to Vanessa and Shana’s recommendations.

Love the female voice speaking into this space. Thank you for this resource!

Obsessed w podcasts and was browsing for new ones when I came across a familiar face! Binged a few episodes and I have to say, “Way to go girl!” So happy for you and the journey life has taken you on so far!

These ladies are so fun but also very helpful! My family and I live off of one income and I have been wanting to know more about how to delegate that money well and make sure we are being good stewards of what has been provided but did know how and in what ways I could Improve, these ladies showed me how! Their methods are very doable and the information they share is so helpful for budgeting and managing finances! Thank you ladies for all your wisdom and helping a STAHM be better!

I’ve been working with Vanessa for a couple months now. After following this podcast for a while I took a chance and a signed up for personal coaching. It has been a game changer for me. Vanessa goes above and beyond to help me manager my finances and spending. I appreciate the bi monthly organizational homework. It’s making me accountable and I feel super empowered.

I was praying for more financial guidance that is scripture based and this is it!

I love how you guys partner up for this podcast, it’s super refreshing and you make all of these big money issues seems so simple. I absolutely love that.

Alright, so I stumbled upon the “Ideal Balance“ podcast, and let me tell you, it's a real gem. These hosts totally get it – they break down the money stuff, making budgeting and money management feel less like a chore and instead, a real source of empowerment. I love that this podcast zeroes in on those money challenges we all face and their down-to-earth advice makes taking ownership over your finances so approachable. Seriously, whether you're just dipping your toes or you're a money pro, you gotta tune in. Thank you Shana and Vanessa for dishing out this fun, empowering money wisdom! 🎉

Best financial coaching podcast I’ve ever listened to. I feel like I have two new friends who have my back and believe in me as I work on this road of simplifying and rethinking my money mindset. Thanks for the light touch on a rough topic but also a candidly saying what I need to hear. I’d give this ten stars!

Insightful and informative. A must listen if you’re ready to get your financial life in order!