Best Chelsea Brennan | Smart Money Mamas Podcasts (2024)

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AOA 070: Colin Ryan on Money Psychology, Emotion and Humor 1:17:41

10d ago1:17:41

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Guest Colin Ryan speaks to college-age kids nationwide and shares humorous anecdotes to help them grapple with money. He also encourages parents to see their children as the heroes of their financial stories, understand their kids' unique perspectives and personalize conversations to foster connections. During his podcast appearance, Colin and host…

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AOA 069: Joe Saul-Sehy's Journey from "Money Disaster" to Raising Money Smart Kids 58:40

1M ago58:40

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Self-professed "money disaster" Joe Saul-Sehy shares his experiences with and insights on raising money-smart kids with host John Lanza. Joe recounts his own credit card debacle, which influenced how he approached money with his twins. He shares how he introduced them to money when they were young, his family's allowance system, his "circling back"…

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AOA 068: Building Wealth Wisdom: Vince Shorb on Youth Financial Education 55:51

2M ago55:51

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Host John Lanza speaks with Vince Shorb about the importance of financial education, the need for financial literacy programs in schools and the challenges of scaling these programs. They address the underappreciated role of parents in financial literacy education and the importance of teaching kids to save, earn money and control expenses, while h…

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AOA 067: Money is a By-Product of Great Work - Featuring Guest Kevin Kelly 55:22

3M ago55:22

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Looking for some fresh perspective on your family's money-smart journey? Kevin Kelly's approaches to finances are sure to be conversation starters. Kevin is the Senior Maverick at Wired, an award-winning magazine he co-founded in 1993. He is also the co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, a membership organization that champions long-term thinking, a…

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AOA 066: Grow Massive Money Trees with the Power of Patience - Featuring Guest Will Rainey 55:12

5M ago55:12

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How can parents encourage their kids to harness the power of patience on the money-smart journey? My latest Art of Allowance Podcast guest, Will Rainey, offers parents strategies for teaching investing and saving. Will is an award-winning investment consultant who has advised governments, insurance companies and some of the world's largest pension …

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AOA 065: How Can Parents Get on the Same Page Financially? With Guest Megan McCoy 55:53

5M ago55:53

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My latest podcast guest, Megan McCoy, offers strategies for partners to address their differences and realign their intentions on a money-smart journey. We also dive into negative financial self-fulfilling prophecies, why financial opposites attract, avoiding financial fights, the power of delayed gratification and the problem with financial educat…

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AOA 064: Empowering Financially Independent Teens: A Parent's Journey - With Guest Samantha Paxson (And Guest Co-host Robin Taub) 56:59

6M ago56:59

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As your tweens start to get curious about money, are you wondering how to have conversations about what it means, what it’s worth, and what it can do for them? In this special episode, I speak with Samantha Paxson. Sam is trying to raise her 11yo son, Finn, to be money-smart. I heard Sam talk about her son's burgeoning interest in investing (yes, a…

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AOA 063: An Age-Appropriate Approach to Allowance With the Smart Money Mama - With Chelsea Brennan 57:17

7M ago57:17

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Are you curious about strategies for setting your kids up for financial success from an early age? Chelsea Brennan, founder of Smart Money Mamas, is on a mission to help moms build meaningful wealth without the hustle. As an ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator, Chelsea now invests in helping thousands of moms heal their money mindset to…

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AOA 062: Demystifying the Costs of Sending Kids to College - With Ann Garcia 1:09:14

8M ago1:09:14

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the financial burden that comes with sending your kids to college? Ann Garcia has helped thousands of families -- including her own -- save millions of dollars on college. Ann is the managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, a fee-only financial advisor, and the author of How to Pay for College. She's a mom to…

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AOA 061: Navigating Your Emotional Journey with Money – With Veronica Dangerfield 41:52

9M ago41:52

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How can you and your kids overcome emotional ties to learn to use money as a tool? Self-proclaimed “financial cheerleader” Veronica Dangerfield provides you with a pep talk on this episode of The Art of Allowance Podcast. In addition to being an international speaker, a published poet and a professional comedienne, Veronica is an award-winning Fina…

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AOA 060: Making Money Conversations Meaningful - Featuring Tom Henske 1:00:27

10M ago1:00:27

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How can parents ensure the money conversations they have with their kids actually matter? Guest Tom Henske offers several strategies during his second appearance on The Art of Allowance Podcast. A leader in the financial industry for nearly three decades, Tom began his career in financial planning in 1994 with Cowan Financial Group. Shortly thereaf…

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AOA 059: Patience on Your Money-Smart Journey - Featuring Kelly Mindell 56:31

11M ago56:31

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How do you patiently leverage an allowance system to communicate family values to a young child? As my sister, Kelly Mindell, is learning on her family's money-smart journey, the key is patience. Lots and lots of patience! The tables are turned during this special episode of The Art of Allowance Podcast, as Kelly peppers me with questions regarding…

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AOA 058: What is The Art of Allowance? 8:24

11M ago8:24

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Just what does the phrase "The Art of Allowance" really mean? Welcome to another Art of Allowance Podcast short! I've been seeing and hearing a lot of opinions about why an allowance is good or bad out there on the interwebs. So I recorded this brief episode to give you a broader perspective about what an allowance is and why I believe the art of i…

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AOA 057: Money Smarts in the Metaverse - Featuring Brett Wooden 43:07

1y ago43:07

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Just what is the metaverse? And how can parents and financial institutions take advantage of it? Brett Wooden joins The Art of Allowance Podcast to answer these all-important questions from the tech realm. Brett is currently the SVP of Innovation at FTSI and previously the Chief Operations Officer at a credit union in the Northwest. He was named th…

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AOA 056: Inflation Highlights Investing's Importance - Featuring Jedidiah Collins 56:15

1y ago56:15

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How can developing an investor mindset in your children prepare them for financial success? Jedidiah Collins, my latest Art of Allowance Podcast guest, gives us a play-by-play description of how we can help our kids learn to act like investors. Jedidiah is a former NFL player who became a Certified Financial Planner®️ (CFP). He is also the author o…

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AOA 055: Grow Kids' Wealth with Non-Monetary Deposits - Featuring James Robert Lay 51:07

1y ago51:07

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How can you help your kids' wealth grow not only monetarily but also practically? James Robert Lay offers a framework through his concept of "non-monetary deposits." James Robert is one of the world’s leading digital marketing authors, speakers and advisors for financial brands. Based in Houston, James Robert is the author of Banking on Digital Gro…

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AOA 054: Getting Started on Your Money-Smart Journey Matters More Than Getting It Right - Featuring Jessica Willis 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

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Are you worried about the quality of your family's money-smart journey? My latest Art of Allowance Podcast guest, Jessica Willis, is here to push you past your perfectionism paralysis! Jessica founded and currently serves as the CEO of Pocketnest, a financial wellness platform designed by and for Gen Xers and Millennials. A self-proclaimed finance …

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AOA 053: Helping Almost Adult Kids Become Money Smart - Featuring Bobbi Rebell 1:01:16

1+ y ago1:01:16

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How do you ensure your kids are "ready for launch" and have some financial "skin in the game?" Let this episode of The Art of Allowance Podcast, featuring financial literacy advocate Bobbi Rebell, serve as your playbook! Bobbi is the author of a new book, Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Becom…

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A0A 052: No Single Point of Failure 9:55

1+ y ago9:55

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As with a plane’s flight systems, we need all three major financial socialization systems operating effectively and with sufficient redundancy in order to best ensure our kids grow up money-empowered. Today’s episode is a bit of an experiment. I’ve recorded an audio version of my recent essay, No Single Point of Failure. I hope you enjoy this as I …

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AOA 051: How an Entrepreneur Is Raising His Kids to Take Ownership - With Guest Kirk Drake 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

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How can you cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit in your children? Kirk Drake offers tips and tricks for your kids' budding businesses during his appearance on The Art of Allowance Podcast. Kirk is a lifelong entrepreneur, an author, and the founder of CU 2.0 and the Painted Hills Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO). He is a credit union and te…

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AOA 050: The Money Mammals Maven - With Special Guest Eileen Lanza 33:04

2y ago33:04

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Ever wonder what it would be like to chat with the original Money Mammal? Then wonder no more! Eileen Lanza is a real estate investor and a Top Producer/Realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Los Angeles, where she lives with her two daughters and yours truly. Eileen and I co-created The Money Mammals, a program that gets kids excited about money s…

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AOA 049: The Hybrid Allowance System - With Guest Kennedy Reynolds 51:21

2+ y ago51:21

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Just how do you navigate an allowance system that is both digital and physical? Kennedy Reynolds will show you the way! Kennedy is the Chief Content & Education Officer at Acorns, a saving and investing app. She spearheads the company’s education and impact initiatives, working to unite financial literacy and consumer decision-making and to make mo…

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AOA 048: Family Values and Money Conversations - With Guest Robin Taub 53:29

2+ y ago53:29

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How can parents incorporate family values into the money conversations they're having with their kids? Robin Taub offers several strategies during her second appearance on The Art of Allowance Podcast. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA) by training, Robin began her career at KPMG, transitioned into real estate and then landed in the comp…

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AOA 047: The Key to Investing: Be Boring - With Guest Chris Browning 53:02

2+ y ago53:02

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Do you consider investing to be inherently complicated? Chris Browning just might change your mind with his "boring is better" approach. He is the host of the award-winning, short-form podcast Popcorn Finance and the call-in, money-advice show This Is Awkward. Chris was one of the first finance podcasters on the scene when he began producing conten…

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Clear Out the Head Trash That‘s Crushing Your Success with Renie Cavallari 39:25

2+ y ago39:25

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#122 Today I'm talking with Renie Cavallari. She's the author of Head Trash and CEO of Aspire- a leadership development, training and consulting firm. Renie is an expert at helping people stop sabotaging their own success by helping them trade their anxiety and fear for bigger potential, and a better quality of life. We're talking about how to iden…

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How to Use Children's Literature to Engage Character Education Conversations with Maria Dismondy 42:58

2+ y ago42:58

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#121 Today I'm talking with children's author, Maria Dismondy. Maria has published a handful of delightful books that focus on diversity and character education. Learn how a lack of diverse literature inspired Maria to leave the classroom to publish children's books. We're talking about how you can use literature for creative conversations starters…

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How One Woman Used Her Language Skills to Launch a Business with Sarah Farzam 49:28

2+ y ago49:28

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Today I'm talking with the founder of Bilingual Birdies, Sarah Farzam. Sarah is sharing her journey of launching her business back in 2006, which was entirely bootstrapped. Through this language learning program, children can learn Spanish, Mandarin, French, and English through an engaging mix of song and play. Learn how Sarah is also helping other…

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How to Understand Maternity Medical Costs with Dr. Ashley Burkman 36:49

2+ y ago36:49

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#119 When you're having a new baby, one of the biggest expenses - and greatest unknowns - is medical costs. There is an unfortunate lack of transparency when it comes to birth costs, in addition to the uncertainty of whether you or your child will need specialist care after delivery. To make sure you understand the costs and get the most out of you…

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AOA 046: Empowering Kids Financially by "Saving to Invest" - With Guest Gayle Reaume 1:00:22

2+ y ago1:00:22

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What can we as parents do to empower our kids with money? Gayle Reaume offers several strategies, including encouraging entrepreneurship, promoting a "saving to invest" mentality and shifting financial decision-making power. A mom herself, Gayle founded Moolah U fifteen years ago to give kids a practiced understanding of financial responsibility. M…

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How to Handle Postpartum Mental Health as a New Mom 55:31

2+ y ago55:31

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#118 When I was a new mom, I suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety. But while I'd heard about these conditions, I didn't believe they could happen to me. I thought I could fix it all with the right exercise routine or system. I didn't know how to ask for help. Taking care of your mental health as a new mom - and as your children grow - is…

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How to Build a Profitable Online Business as a New Mom with Tasha Booth 40:30

2+ y ago40:30

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#117 Interested in starting a new online business but worried about how to manage it all with little ones at home? Tasha Booth, Founder & CEO of The Launch Guild, is here today to share how to get started making money online on your own terms! We will be talking about the tasks a virtual assistant can do, how to find clients, what you should charge…

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How to Feel Confident Returning from Maternity Leave with Lauren Smith Brody 43:30

3y ago43:30

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#116 Often, one of the biggest worries for new working moms is managing coming back to work after maternity leave. How do you prepare mentally for the shift? How can you maintain your career goals while balancing new responsibilities as a mama? What about taking care of yourself? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back! This week on Smart Money Mamas Live…

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How to Decide What's Most Important as a New Mom with Kendra Adachi 53:21

3y ago53:21

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#115 If you've never been a parent before, it's difficult to go about deciding what's most important as a new mom. It's a time of immense change and fast learning. It’s joyful, but can also be overwhelming - especially when you factor in everyone’s well-meaning advice. In this episode, we’re joined by Kendra Adachi from the Lazy Genius Collective t…

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Expert Strategies to Improve Your Credit with Netiva Heard 51:03

3y ago51:03

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#114 Get ready because today we're going to learn some expert strategies to improve your credit! A healthy credit score is the foundation for building wealth and when it comes to building that foundation - no matter where you're starting - Netiva Heard is an expert. In this episode, we're going to dig deep into why credit health matters, how credit…

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How to Save Money as a New Mama 1:01:08

3y ago1:01:08

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#113 Wondering how to create a baby budget and make sure you're saving money as a new mama? In this panel discussion, I asked my friends Tasha Cochran of One Big Happy Life, Kristin Stones of Cents & Purpose, and Bethany Bayless from The Motherhood & Money Show to discuss all of our experiences and our best money mama tips! Looking for more informa…

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AOA 045: Consistency Is Essential When Raising Money-Smart Kids - With Guest Courtney Moran 1:00:06

3y ago1:00:06

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What is the key to teaching money smarts in credit unions, families and schools? According to Courtney Moran, the answer is consistency. Courtney joined the Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation in 2004, becoming the executive director in 2009. Previously, she worked in the financial services industry in areas ranging from operations to marketing. In…

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7 Steps to Financially Prepare for a New Baby 45:46

3y ago45:46

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#112 Are you currently expecting or planning to start - or grow a family? New babies are exciting blessings. As you prepare for your family to get bigger, it's hard to stop looking at baby clothes, cribs, and imagining what your little one is going to look like. But it doesn’t take long for your mind to start to spin about all the ways your life is…

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How to Go From Surviving to Thriving in Any Season of Motherhood with Jessica Jackson 39:53

3y ago39:53

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#111 Today I'm talking with fellow podcaster and founder of Thriving in Motherhood, Jessica Jackson. After struggling through difficult pregnancies and other health challenges, she has discovered the tools to help moms go from surviving to thriving in any season of motherhood. We're talking about why you don't have to struggle alone, why you need t…

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How to Become a Tech-Savvy Mama & Keep Your Kids Safe Online with Leticia Barr 49:03

3y ago49:03

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#110 Today I'm talking with educator, blogger, and the founder of Tech-Savvy Mama, Leticia Barr. She has brilliantly combined all of her superpowers to help families navigate the difficult task of parenting in the digital age to keep your kids safe online. We're talking about the difference between passive and productive screen time, how to encoura…

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Why Your Kids Need a Budget & The Best Tips for Getting Started with Jesse Mecham 51:53

3y ago51:53

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#109 Today I'm talking with the author and founder of You Need a Budget, Jesse Mecham. The YNAB app started with a simple spreadsheet he created so he and his wife could generate an extra $300 a month. Now they are busy discovering how to teach their seven children about why they need a budget. We're talking about why budgets are ever-changing, how…

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AOA 044: The Free Lunch that Is the Roth IRA - With Guest Gene Natali 54:03

3y ago54:03

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What do a free lunch and a Roth IRA have in common? My latest guest (and clear contender for The "Metaphor of the Year" Award), Gene Natali, will enthusiastically educate you. Prior to serving as the CEO and CFA of Troutwood, a financial technology company, Gene spent 17 years working with large pension funds and institutional investors. He is an a…

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How to Encourage Your Picky Eaters to Eat in Color with Jennifer Anderson 59:59

3y ago59:59

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#108 In today's episode I'm talking with registered dietician, mama, and founder of Kids Eat in Color, Jennifer Anderson. Jennifer is an expert in helping parents help their kids develop a healthy relationship with food by reducing the stress of mealtime battles. We're talking about managing food waste, the unnecessary scare tactics used in food ma…

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How to Get Rich & Manifest the Wealth You Deserve with Denise Duffield-Thomas 1:00:15

3y ago1:00:15

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#107 In today's episode I'm talking with money mentor for world changers and author of Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, Denise Duffield-Thomas. She helps women charge premium prices, release the fear of money, and create First Class lives. We're talking about how to start tapping into your money story, how to up-level your life in increments, and how to stop…

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The Best Tips for Building a 6 Figure Digital Product Business with Monica Froese 58:50

3y ago58:50

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#106 In today's episode, I'm talking with digital product coach for women, Monica Froese. She is the founder of both Redefining Mom and most recently, Empowered Business. Monica is on a mission to help 1000 women hit $100,000 in their business. We're talking about that one time she chatted with Barack Obama, why our money stories can help us unders…

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April Mailbag: Inheritances, Retirement Resources, & Leaving Your 9-5 21:39

3y ago21:39

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#105 For this episode, we asked the mamas in our free Mamas Talk Money Community on Facebook to send us their questions. If one person in our community has a question, there are no doubt others wondering the same thing. Today we’re going to discuss more specifics about inheriting money, retirement resources, leaving your 9-5, and more! (00:58) Our …

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How Being Financially Savvy Can Improve Your Mental Health with Natalie Torres-Haddad 41:23

3y ago41:23

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#104 Today I'm talking with author and financial literacy and mental health advocate, Natalie Torres-Haddad. As an immigrant and first-generation college student, Natalie had a tremendous challenge dealing with her student loan debt after college. She learned the hard way how her financial health directly impacts her mental health, but now she teac…

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AOA 043: What Families Need to Know to Cultivate a Culture of Prosperity - With Guest Ellen Rogin 51:11

3y ago51:11

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What are the keys to cultivating a culture of prosperity? Ellen Rogin has made it her life’s work to educate, counsel and guide people to grow their prosperity and to use it as a force for good in their lives and in the world. The co-author of the bestselling Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality and a TEDx pre…

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How To Start Thinking Like a Breadwinner and Take Charge of Your Future with Jennifer Barrett 53:02

3y ago53:02

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#103 In today's episode, I'm talking with financial expert, startup executive, and author, Jennifer Barrett. In her book, Think Like A Breadwinner, Jennifer is helping women re-examine the false narrative that women shouldn't or can't earn more than men. We're talking about how societal expectations play a role in how women think about money, why y…

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How to Spring Clean Your Life With the KonMari Method with Cassidy Nasello 51:25

3y ago51:25

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#102 In today's episode, I'm talking with certified personal coach, Cassidy Nasello. I wanted to bring Cassidy on the show to share how using the KonMari method (of Marie Kondo) can help you do a reset on your life as you dive into spring cleaning. We're talking about the best place to start using the KonMari Method, the deeper emotional work you w…

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How to Get Good with Money & Become Financially Whole with Tiffany Aliche 1:00:29

3y ago1:00:29

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#101 In today's episode I'm talking with America's favorite personal finances advisor, Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche. She's used her teaching degree to become an expert in helping women transform their relationships with money so they can become financially whole. We're talking about the 10 steps to financial wholeness that she covers in Get Goo…

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