Untying the Knot: Mastering Your Finances Through Divorce

Today we are joined by Rhonda Noordyk who is a financial strategist for women going through a divorce. Rhonda is an incredible resource for women who are thinking about moving forward with divorce or who are in the trenches of their divorce journey. During the episode we discuss the biggest challenge for women who are going through the separation process, how women can become more confident, and then Rhonda summarizes her signature program. Tune in today as there is so many incredible nuggets Rhonda shares with us!

In this episode:

[3:02] Why Rhonda became a financial strategist for divorce. [5:52] What does Rhonda see as the biggest challenge for women facing divorce? [7:00] How does Rhonda help people decide whether it's time to stay or go? [10:59] How can women become more confident through the divorce process? [13:30] Rhonda gives us an example of how she gained experience in an unknown area. [18:32] What is Rhonda’s signature process for helping women financially through a divorce?

Key Takeaways: 

The first step before even looking at the budget is working through the fear and the things holding you back. With the right team in place, the finances can be manageable, but believing in yourself and finding your courage are the first steps to making the divorce experience smoother. The budget previews the current and future but also helps with negotiations. Pretty much any question that is asked pretty much goes back to the budget. Knowledge + Experience = Confidence. If we know without experience, it's just theory. If we have just experience but not knowledge, it's just trial and error, but those two things working together are really powerful. 

Quote:  “Look at all the things you’ve done to get to this point. You are capable; you’re smart; you're able to make big, great decisions. Not saying we don't need input, but we have to limit the amount of noise that we have in our mind and start reacquainting ourselves with our own brilliance and ability to make decisions” - Rhonda Noordyk  

Guest Bio: 

Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA® | CDS 5 

Unspoken Truths about Money & Divorce7 Secrets to Winning Divorce Negotiations3 Key Chess Strategies that Apply to Divorce What is THE question you often get? What are the top three financial challenges for women going through a divorce? How do you help women who are going through a divorce? What would you say if you could share one thing with women contemplating or going through a divorce? What can women do to determine their next best move? Rhonda Noordyk, CDFA®, is a well-respected divorce financial strategist. She is known internationally for her work in pioneering a  path for women to navigate through the financial aspects of the divorce process. As a  strategist,  Rhonda helps her clients determine their next best financial move. Rhonda is the host of the Divorce Conversations for Women podcast. She brings a  unique blend  of casual conversation,  strategic insight, and positive energy to her show. She uses her interview experience to help women ask the right questions so they get the right answers. Rhonda is a  trained  Financial  Coach,  Certified  Divorce  Financial Analyst®,  Certified  Divorce  Specialist®  and  Founder/CEO  of  The Women's Financial Wellness Center.  She has been featured in several online publications: SD Voyager, Better After  50,  Thrive  Global,  and  Medium.  She  has  also  been  a  featured expert on several divorce podcasts: Should I Stay or Should I Go, How to Split  a  Toaster,  The  Divorce  Hour,  Divorce  Stories,  and  The  Divorce Rehab.

Resources: 

Divorce Conversations for Women Podcast

Women's Financial Wellness Center Website