Stefanie O’Connell: Is It Time for A Financial Reality Check?

Who says you can’t be fabulous on a dime? Not Stefanie O’Connell. Featured in major media outlets from The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post and Forbes, Stefanie started her blog “The Broke and Beautiful Life” three years ago after realizing that her dream job of being an actress wouldn’t pay her expenses–not by a long shot. From articles that tout “It’s Time for a Financial Reality Check,” 10 Ways to Live Within Your Means,” “How to Turn a Side Job into a Career” and “How to Travel the World for Practically Nothing,” Stefanie is living proof of her empowering “you-can-do-it-too" platform. She says: “Most people get stuck on the word ‘budget’ or are too scared to move towards what may seem like a pie-in-the-sky dream. A beautiful life is not something that’s bought. It’s something that’s savored.” Her website is www.thebrokeandbeautifullife.com.