70. The Art of Planning: Budgeting and Time Management with Ilysse

February 3

59 mins

Episode Description

In today's episode, Vienna Ortiz interviews Ilysse Ratner, a project manager and content creator behind 'Plan With Elise.' Ilysse shares her journey into the planner community, which began in 2018 when she sought a creative outlet from her digital work life. She emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfections in planning and time management, especially as she prepares for her upcoming wedding. The discussion delves into Ilysse's approach to budgeting, time management, and her recent success as an author of two books focused on saving and budgeting strategies. Ilysse highlights the psychological aspects of spending and the importance of setting realistic financial goals, encouraging listeners to track their spending and make informed decisions about their finances.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ilysse Ratner

00:48 Finding the Planner Community

06:02 Time Management Strategies

12:04 Understanding Budgeting and Spending Psychology

23:06 The Importance of Saving and Setting Goals

39:04 Holiday Spending and Sinking Funds

48:57 Teaching Kids About Money Management

56:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Get in touch with Ilysse

Instagram: @viennaortizplans

TikTok: @viennaortizplans