The Get Ready Money Podcast with Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew: Being Financially Prepared For Divorce
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On the latest episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew, the founders of My Divorce Solution and the hosts of the We Chat Divorce Podcast about changing the way we think about money and divorce preparation.
In this episode we discussed:
- The importance of being informed and financially prepared.
- Why you need to know what you want and why you want it.
- How financial clarity will give you more space and lead to better conversations.
- Why you should be intentional and aware without judgement.
- The importance of enjoying life and all the opportunities life brings you.
Catherine Shanahan is the co-founder of My Divorce Solutions and co-host of the We Chat Divorce Podcast. After 25 years in the financial industry, having raised five children and endured her own experience with divorce, Catherine became a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), trained Mediator and Daily Money Manager (PDMM). Catherine is collaboratively trained and was a member of the Bucks County Collaborative Law Group. She is a member of the American Association of Daily Money Managers (AADMM) the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, and the Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP). Catherine is fully dedicated to helping clients understand and navigate all aspects of divorce including planning a secure financial future post-divorce.
Karen Chellew is the co-founder of My Divorce Solutions and co-host of the We Chat Divorce Podcast.For over 30 years, Karen has worked in the legal field as a paralegal and business manager. During her career, she served as an affiliated member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and President-Elect of the ALA (Association of Legal Administrators). Karen now serves clients and the professional team in her role as legal liaison. She is an affiliate member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Dispute Resolution Committee, a certified QDRO Administrator, Founder and President of Sisters U Foundation, and an Auditor of East Rockhill Township. As the mom of three children and one granddaughter, Karen is extremely passionate about helping women in all that she does.
Connect with Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew:
Website: www.mydivorcesolution.com
LinkedIn: Catherine Shanahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-shanahan-1155a535/
LinkedIn: Karen Chellew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-chellew/
Podcast:
We Chat Divorce Podcast: https://mydivorcesolution.com/we-chat-divorce-podcast/ and https://youtu.be/ournp7sTA-4?si=bs_4XyR7MSDADpGt
Chapters
1. The Get Ready Money Podcast with Catherine Shanahan and Karen Chellew: Being Financially Prepared For Divorce (00:00:00)
2. Financial Preparedness and Divorce Planning (00:00:04)
3. Navigating Divorce (00:11:44)
4. Financial Independence and Divorce Preparation (00:22:42)
5. Empowering Financial Discussions and Habits (00:27:57)
6. Changing Perspectives on Divorce and Money (00:41:03)
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