E164:  How Charging Life First Fees Turned Survival into Freedom – Angie Pulido-Banner’s Story

From agency burnout to financial peace, Angie Pulido-Banner’s story is a powerful example of what happens when you stop waiting for permission and start leading your life like a CEO.

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In this episode, Angie will share:

  • How years of overworking and undercharging finally reached a breaking point
  • The fears she had to overcome to set premium fees
  • Why she stopped apologizing for wanting more and started building with intention
  • The personal and clinical shifts that followed once she charged what she’s worth
  • What her life looks like now that she’s no longer in survival mode
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More about Angie

Dr. Angie Pulido-Banner, Licensed Rebel Psychologist, provides EMDR intensives for neurodivergent adults and runs the Burn the Couch Academy for Therapists, where she teaches therapists how to design their own premium intensives. As a queer, Latina woman with Aztec roots, she brings a bold and authentic voice to redefining what healing and thriving can look like, for clients and for the field of mental health.

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