Real Stories Ep 40: The Path to Wellness, Revisited: Michele and Natasha

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We’ve met dozens of amazing people (and heard their stories of financial resiliency) since our podcast started. In today’s episode, we’ll be reconnecting with two of our former guests, Michele and Natasha.

While each of our stories impart a message of hope, the people we talk to continue to weather life’s highs and lows long after the conversation ends.

Michele first spoke to us shortly after she enrolled in a Debt Management Program with GreenPath. Check out her original story herehere. Today, she is now only one year away from completing it and shares her hopes of what the next chapter will bring.

Natasha joins us for the second half, and you can tune into her original story herehere. Much has happened since we last spoke, including a new job role, progress in her educational journey, and plans to marry.

Key Moments

3:04 Michele updates us on her progress on her Debt Management Program and discusses some recent debt she is managing.

6:48 She explains how she plans to pay down her new debt after her DMP is complete.

12:09 Michele talks about her plans to eventually move and purchase a home.

13:36 She offers advice for others who have talked to GreenPath.

17:41 Natasha talks about navigating money conversations with her daughter.

18:58 She speaks about returning to college.

21:58 She reflects on how she has communicated about finances with her future husband.

27:28 Natasha talks about her newer role as a fraud supervisor and shares lessons with our listeners.

30:16: She speaks to her upcoming goals regarding her career, education and family.