Episode 36

Episode #36 Aligning Your Money with Your Life with James Mayer

Join me in this episode of The Queen of Automation, where we tear down the myths and fears surrounding financial planning and wealth management. No financial jargon, no judgment—just a raw, unfiltered conversation with wealth strategist James Mayer, who helps people take control of their money and build a financial future that actually fits their life.

James doesn’t just talk numbers—he makes finance relatable, strategic, and actionable. We dive deep into the psychology of money, why most people avoid dealing with their finances, and how automation can make saving and investing effortless.

And here’s the reality check: financial planning isn’t just about retirement—it’s about making smart money moves right now, so you don’t wake up years from now wondering where all your time and income went. James shares how he helps people get past the fear, prioritize what truly matters, and ditch the guilt and confusion that keep them stuck.

We also challenge the idea of work-life balance and why your finances and your business need to be in sync. This isn’t about cutting every luxury—it’s about making sure your money supports the life you actually want.

James is all about practical, no-fluff financial strategies, and in this episode, we break down:

  • Why most people overcomplicate financial planning—and how to simplify it
  • How automation can help you build wealth with less effort
  • The biggest financial mistakes entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid them)
  • Why “keeping up with the Joneses” is a trap that destroys financial security
  • How to set financial goals that actually support your lifestyle, not just arbitrary revenue targets

James is the financial expert you didn’t know you needed, and he’s sharing the exact strategies to help you stop stressing about money and start making it work for you.

Connect with James on LinkedIn, because that’s where the best financial conversations are happening.

About the Podcast

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About your hosts

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Meghan Donnelly

She’s the owner and founder of The Digital Unicorns, a small digital operations agency that helps multi-6-figure businesses streamline and optimize their digital experience with automated systems and tools. She’s also the brains and the chaos behind The Queen of Automation. Meghan has over 15 years in the digital operations industry, with a ton of experience and geeky expertise to share. As a business owner with ADHD, automation changed her life, and she loves sharing techy tips and tricks with other entrepreneurs.
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Kristen Strickler

Kristen is the head of storytelling and a copy ninja who works behind the scenes at The Digital Unicorns and The Queen of Automation. She helps tame the chaos and bring Meghan’s story to life. She loves learning new tech tips and tricks from Meghan and then writing about them so others can learn, too. When she’s not writing, she’s chasing her two toddlers around.
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Andrea Salazar

Meet Andrea, our Social & Customer Engagement Ninja. She handles all our social and community management, collaborating with other brands to help boost our brand’s online presence. Her goal is to make our customers happy through smart communication and engagement strategies. When not at work, you’ll find her enjoying life as a mom of two, juggling career wins with family fun.