Surviving And Thriving As A Single Mother with Andrea Testa

Single Parent Wealth Builder

Being a woman and a single parent is undoubtedly hard work, but it doesn't have to be an unrelenting struggle. With the right support network, resources, and tools, it is possible to manage parenting, finances, and other responsibilities with grace. We have the strength and resilience to make it through. We just need the right mindset to help us get there. We don’t have to feel like we are in constant survival mode; there are options available that make the process easier. In this episode, Andrea Testa shares her journey as a Single Parent and how she was able to figure out her path, raise her daughter and thrive in all circumstances after divorce. She also teaches how we can figure any problem out in our journey and cautions us about getting into relationships and living with partners and our children.

Whether you're newly single or single from the start, Andrea’s wisdom and strategies on her journey will help you find the path to stability and success. Andrea is a 56 years old single mum of two adult children. She paid for her daughter's education, and they never lacked anything. She never relied on government assistance and always had more than she needed. You can also do it; all you need is the right strategies to take control of your situation and finances and build a path for yourself and your children.

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Key Highlights from the Show

[00:10] Introduction to the show

[01:24] A bit about Andrea Testa’s backstory

[05:37] Andrea’s experience as a child living with single parents

[08:07] Being a stay-at-home mum and how it led Andrea to ask for a divorce

[10:27] How Andrea got back to work and how everything took off

[14:46] Andrea’s experience raising her daughter while his husband raised their son

[16:41] Andrea's new relationship and how her daughter got into addiction

[20:08] How rehabilitation enabled Andrea's daughter to find her purpose

[23:17] The importance of having funds, resources, and emergency funds as a single parent

[25:38] How Andrea figured out how to survive after divorce

[27:58] Andrea's strategy for maintaining cash flow and investing her funds

[28:42] Practical tips on how to get off the couch as a single parent

[30:08] What it feels like now working for a nonprofit for Andrea and her position

[37:48] Keeping the faith and protecting your kids from outsiders

[41:11] Andrea’s advice to anyone who doesn’t have enough income

[42:12] How to support Andrea and Friends of Foster Families

[47:14] Ending the show and call to action

Notable Quotes

• Don’t trust anybody with your kids after divorce.
• The minute you find your purpose and what you want to do, your world explodes.
• You don’t have to have a $500 dress to make you happy; it’s just monetary.
• After divorce, bringing another partner into the situation creates resentment.
• Nothing worst than having an absent parent

Connect With Andrea Testa:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-testa-2a4790252/