ABOUT
Hey friend! I'm Makeda Mutema-Newton (pronounced Muh-Kay-Duh) and I'm here to help you break free from your impulse shopping and cultivate better spending habits.
I was an impulse shopper from 2005-2016.
I was in Macy's every Wednesday (sale day) buying items that I didn't need.
I was in love with QVC filling my kitchen with (every) Temp-tations product.
I was triggered by every email with a discount (hello 40% off!).
Eventually, my pesky habit got the best of me and caused my family and me to lose the home that we were renting.
My lack of self-control caused a lack of responsibility.
During the next two-and-a-half years, we lived with my in-laws and had no choice but to live minimally (because everything was in storage) and learn to be satisfied.
I was on a journey of experiencing and embracing contentment.
Losing our home was traumatic, but I'm grateful for the experience and journey.
My reason for becoming your coach? A little saying...
"Whatever you can't rest from, you're a slave to."
I'm here to teach you how to take back control of your impulses.
To give you the tools to become the better version of yourself - curb your impulse shopping habit, restore your self-control, and shop more intentionally and in alignment with your values. Your spending habits are simply habits. You have the power to change them Let's invest in your personal development.
Here are a few facts about me.
- I was born and raised in Trinidad
- I am married with three boys and a girl
- I'm a homeschooling mama
- I live a minimal lifestyle
- I enjoy non-tourist vacations to US cities
- I love Haagen Dazs Pineapple Coconut
- I have to simplify complex processes