# Surviving the Holiday Hustle: This if for the Ladies who are Balancing Family, Finances, and Festivities

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Podcast: [Beyond the Bombshell: Confidence, Style, and Empowerment for Women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bombshell-confidence-style-and-empowerment-for-women-6458453)
Published: 2025-12-08T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://beyond-the-bombshell.captivate.fm/episode/surviving-the-holiday-hustle-this-if-for-the-ladies-balancing-family-finances-and-festivities
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Duration seconds: 1643

## Resource

In this episode of Beyond the Bombshell , Michelle discusses the challenges of December, from kids refusing to wear proper winter gear to the financial stresses of the holiday season. She shares personal stories about her EV journey, Christmas shopping habits, and the financial responsibility she and her husband, Josh, are navigating. Michelle highlights the importance of setting a holiday budget, the emotional weight of gift-giving, and the pressure to make Christmas magical for the family. She also shares insight into delegating tasks and maintaining the holiday spirit without getting overwhelmed. Join Michelle as she candidly talks about the real-life hustle of the holidays and offers tips on managing the festive season's financial and emotional strains. 00:00 Introduction and Winter Woes 02:07 Driving Adventures and EV Experience 03:48 Christmas Hustle and Financial Stress 04:34 Doom Scrolling and Gift Shopping 12:52 Secret Stash and Financial Management 22:37 Balancing Christmas Responsibilities 25:21 Community Support and Final Thoughts Remember to Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!   Let’s Connect! Follow Michelle Stokes on; LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/bombshell.by.michelle

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