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Last weekend, I saved 314 photos to an album titled “remember.” To replace what we lost in the fire, we must list in detail everything we had. …but what was in that bin under the TV, again?? How many HDMI cords did we own — and is that where I put the extra computer charger? Where do you think they purchased the entry table recently passed down to us? …how old do you think that was? does the store still even exist? I’m at risk of this being a pity party post, which is not my intention. But I understand through writing. I make sense by creating meaning to share on stage and with my clients. Especially when questions like “I’m wondering if it’s worth it to save $100 when it takes me hours to find the better deal…” are commonly reflected in client sessions. I’ve had that same thought throughout the inventory process. Thousands of dollars in insurance reimbursements are on the table… but at what cost? When does it become ludicrous to document every detail of every item, and then organize and upload the relevant receipt to prove the actual replacement? …for every item. Every. Item. Is it not enough to lose everything? Must we also scroll through an album to remember all that is lost?? “ah yes, I loved that mug… I forgot mom made me a quilt for graduation… I was so excited to purchase that camera for business… I’m not sure we’ll find a dresser we love that much again..” There’s no doubt this process is flipping my perspective of value and money on its head. I believe for the best. A quote that’s been stuck in my mind all week is, “Money comes and goes. Life just goes.” Does that ruffle your perspective on value and money, too?

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Sometimes it all needs to burn down. …okay, hopefully that’s not true. But it did all burn down in November. As we shared in our wedding toast last week, we lost everything *except* what matters most. And do you know what doesn’t matter? Instagram. Do you know what really matters? You. and me. Connection and community, sharing experiences and helping each other through times of celebration and loss. Just over two months ago, I contacted my team and said: “there will be no posts until further notice.” I logged off, and had little capacity for anything besides the speaking events and clients that needed me, endless insurance calls, and our final weeks of wedding planning. Today is my dad’s birthday! Perhaps that’s most important. Today is also one of the first times it feels like I can come up for air at work. And what’s crystal clear right now is how unimportant instagram is. ?? Did you think I’d have something more profound? I certainly will, in time. There’s a next book coming, in time. There’s a new keynote presentation coming, in time. There’s already a shift in how deeply I serve my clients - even with similar programming and materials - because now I have an edge of realism, honesty, and empathy for the actual reason financial wellness is imperative if you want any chance at getting through life without losing your joy. But for now, let’s cheers to this ‘relaunch’ of Marin’s online presence. I’m back, and I’m excited to say I’m different. First off, I’m married. Nice to meet you, Marin McCann. Second, I’m more interested in showing up as Marin than I am in showing up as the titles I’ve created after 6.5 years in business. It’s true what my father-in-law said: I thrive on achievement. So, I’ll continue to share my work. If anything, joyful budgeting feels more important than ever, with a darn good story to back it… And. Life is too weird to completely separate personal me from the work me. Let me know in the comments what questions you have about my time away, my new view on life and money, our house, our wedding and love story… And stay tuned for more Marin ??

An update from Patrick and Marin: It has officially been one week since we saw our home for the first time after the fire. We've since had extensive meetings, endless phone calls, and a full spreadsheet of connections and questions to start figuring out what's next. This process remains overwhelming, and your support remains a point of extraordinary gratitude. We truly cannot thank you enough for your generosity to help us get back on our feet and feel supported as we walk forward. A few highlights from this week: - As of Friday the 6th, we are finally in temporary housing and have been reunited with our pups. We hope this is a positive step for our mental health. - The maplewood fire department and police continue to support us in meaningful ways. Although we cannot yet start the process of sifting through the house to see what, if anything, can be restored, we did ask for help in an attempt to recover our wedding rings. Incredibly, our rings are back in our possession and will be used for our February wedding. Lots of tears. Lots of gratitude. - Because Patrick will return to work teaching fourth grade on Monday the 9th, one of our priorities this week was to replace his car that was lost in the fire. We received very kind service at Inver Grove Honda from Andrew Weist and Ashley Toms. We are happy and grateful to have a certified used car to move forward with into our next chapter. - It’s Marin’s 31st birthday on Monday the 9th, and her bachelorette party is the following Friday. Although celebration feels a little different right now, we’re grateful for events that reunite us with our communities. We love you. - In addition to the list we shared in our last update, we'd like to especially thank Jim Leicht and Katie Fears from Edina Realty. This team worked with us earlier this year to buy the home that's now gone. They’ve always gone above and beyond to support us through the process as first time home buyers, and in the aftermath of this fire they've continued to be an incredible resource. We are extremely grateful for their help and care. Thank you. If we could, we’d hug every single one of you - to the Valentine Hills community, National Speakers Association-Minnesota Chapter (NSA-MN), our loving and generous families, friends who loved Aatto and Mac while we couldn’t, Paul from Ungerman, Larkin dance, and so many others who have taken our phone calls, translated complexity, and held our hands…. Thank you. Love, Marin and Patrick

From Patrick and Marin, to our incredible community: Where to even begin. Thank you. We love you. We could not imagine going through this without you. On Saturday the 23rd, we left our home in Minnesota to for a Laukka family thanksgiving in Wisconsin. On Tuesday the 26th, we woke up at 2am to our phone vibrating and “Maplewood Police” on the other line. What would unfold in the hours ahead overwhelms us in every way. Of course we are overwhelmed with loss, trying to gather necessities we had taken for granted, and overwhelmed figuring out how to navigate such an extensive situation - two months before our wedding. But most of all, and what has brought us to tears more than anything else, is the overwhelm we feel with love and support from every single one of you. Thank you to every person who has emailed, called, posted, and thought of us over these past few difficult days. Thank you for your words, for your sincerity, for your connection and love. Thank you to our incredible neighbors, service members, insurance agents, contractors, and vast support team who has come together to help in so many ways already. Officer Murray, Fire Chief Novak, Yvonne and Joel, and the long list of names we sincerely hope we get to thank individually someday soon… Thank you for showing up for us with such sincerity and compassion. Thank you to our family, friends, and colleagues - some we haven’t spoken to in years, and some we had the joy of seeing just yesterday for a wedding shower that just happened to be planned during this vital time. Thank you for your much needed laughter, strong hugs, and persistent, endless support. And thank you for every individual, every family, and every organization who has contributed to our GoFundMe set up by Patrick’s sister, Kelly. We are truly overwhelmed with your outpouring of generous support. We read your names to remind us how many people are here with us, and your incredible gifts have already helped us breathe easier knowing we can take on whatever lies ahead. We are already dreaming of ways to pay this forward, and we want to share more with you soon. We hope to film a video update for you, and in time we would love to speak to each of you so we can express our most sincere appreciation for what you have gifted us. We are safe. Our puppies and loved ones are safe. And while there are some cherished items that will never be replaced - grama’s Christmas sweaters, two paintings from Marin’s mom including one that captured our engagement, letters and notes, baby blankets and little league baseball jerseys, dreams for this house we’d already started working toward, and so many items collected over the years… We know what truly matters is still here, and for that we are deeply and overwhelmingly grateful. Thank you for helping us to piece together the rest. We love you more than words can say. With deepest love, Marin and Patrick.

? Secret Group Program Launch Alert! ? And it you’re lucky and interested enough to be reading this post, you're invited to join. ?? I don’t run group programs often these days, but there was just too much demand alongside a need for women to have access to the same life-changing support and clarity of my one-on-one Joyful Budgeting coaching at a more accessible price point. So, I reached out to a select few women to gauge interest, and after a such a positive response I decided to send a note to my entire email list. ....and then I thought of you ?? But this thing has already started rolling, and our first group call is next Thursday, November 7th. That means if your ears have perked up - it's time to reach out now. I created this program to help more women get control of their money in a way that brings joy, confidence, and peace of mind—because we all deserve a budget that aligns with who we are and what we want to create. This program has been exclusively offered to my VIP list, but if you’re ready to create a budget that supports your goals without stress AND you're reading these words - you're officially in the club! Send me a DM, email, or comment "Group!" if you want more info - and remember to do it soon. Let’s make budgeting something to celebrate! ?? #JoyfulBudgeting #GroupProgram

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