318: A $245k Inheritance, Getting In Deep In Debt And Finding Hope Amid Chaos

Molly Stillman is the host of the “Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder?” podcast,a sought-after speaker and author of the book, “If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry: How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came into This Room For” The lifestyle blog she started in 2007, Still Being Molly, is a community for women who love ethical style, clean beauty, parenting, funny stories, and serving in their communities. Her deep passion lies in inspiring women to know they were created on purpose, with a purpose, and for a purpose. Molly was on was on episode 47 sharing her debt pay off story and episode 114 talking about the emotions that come from being in debt and also featured in the first Clever Girl Finance book. She lives with her husband John, children Lilly and Amos, and various and sundry animals on a small farm in Durham, North Carolina. She loves Jesus a whole lot, drinks too much Diet Coke, and eats a lot of Chipotle burritos. WHAT MOLLY DISCUSSED: * The emotional journey and impact of her losing her mother at a young age. * How she managed an unexpected inheritance of $245,485 and the financial decisions that led to substantial debt. * How using humor as a coping mechanism during tough times influenced her career in comedy and personal growth. * The turning point that helped her move away from depression * Advice for someone facing tough times and feeling lost or hopeless. * How she realized the potential for growth and purpose in her own struggles and setbacks AND MUCH MORE HOW TO KEEP UP WITH MOLLY: - Via her website: http://www.stillbeingmolly.com - All social media: @stillbeingmolly ❤ Get the best-selling Clever Girl Finance Books: clevergirlfinance.com/books ❤ Get access to 30+ free courses, worksheets, savings challenges, and our favorite banking resources: clevergirlfinance.com/course-packages/ ❤ Read the Clever Girl Finance Blog: clevergirlfinance.com/blog ❤ Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/clevergirlfinance