Episode 300

From Broke to Bold: How Dr. Christiane Schroeter Turned Big Dreams into Wealth and Freedom

Published on: 17th May, 2025

In this inspiring episode of iDATEMoney®, host Lisa Drennon, your Wealth Activator, welcomes Dr. Christiane Schroeter, a business coach and full-time professor originally from Germany. Dr. Christiane shares her remarkable journey from studying abroad with a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to building a fulfilling life and business in California. They discuss breaking free from limiting money beliefs, shifting from perfectionism to purpose, and the power of taking small, consistent actions to reach big goals.

Discover how to embrace the positive energy of money, overcome overwhelm, and balance your passion with practicality. Plus, learn why giving yourself grace in your money journey is essential and how small, thoughtful practices can lead to lasting transformation.


Tune in to hear Dr. Christiane's advice on leveraging education for success, creating a balanced life, and fostering wealth through gratitude and strategic planning. Don’t miss her insights on why money is not just a number but an energetic tool to create freedom and independence.

Dr. Christiane Schroeter is a Business and Wellness Coach, Professor, and author. She created Petite Practice™ to help professionals achieve success through small, intentional actions. As the host of the globally ranked Top 1% podcast Happy Healthy Hustle, she empowers entrepreneurs to build thriving businesses without stress or burnout.

Connect with Dr. Christiane here:

https://doctorchristiane.com/

Podcast: https://hellohappynest.com/podcast/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.happy.nest/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellohappynest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelloHappyNest

Get her book:

Amazon book: https://amzn.to/4dVvAsA My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hello.happy.nest Book your exclusive coaching session: https://hellohappynest.thrivecart.com/1-1-coaching/

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I Date Money: Budget • Invest • Build Wealth After Divorce
Rebuild financial stability after divorce—rewrite your money story with clarity and confidence.
Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision.

Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence.

Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you:

Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again.

Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable.

Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids.

Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom.

This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money.

Because it doesn’t matter how much you have—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸

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Lisa Drennon

Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator & founder of iDateMoney® has been in the finance & insurance industry since 1987. Her unconventional Money Multiplier System transformed her money relationship to become a self-made millionaire, retire 2 ½ years early, pay $100K of debt in 6 months, & relocate to her beachfront dream home.