Best Chelsea Brennan | Smart Money Mamas Podcasts (2024)

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

3y 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

3y 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

3y 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

3y 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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How to Handle Postpartum Mental Health as a New Mom 55:31

3y 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

3y 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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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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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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How To Start Thinking Like a Breadwinner and Take Charge of Your Future with Jennifer Barrett 53:02

3+ y 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

3+ y 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

3+ y 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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March Mailbag: Celebrating 100 Episodes: 529 Goals, Forming LLCs, & New Home Budgets 37:21

3+ y ago37:21

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#100 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 529 savings goals, forming LLCs and new home budgets as we celebrate and reflect on 100 episodes on t…

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How to Bounce Back After Divorce as a Stay-At-Home-Mom with Leah Hadley 52:32

3+ y ago52:32

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#099 In today's episode, I'm talking with best-selling author and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Leah Hadley. Leah has faced many challenging life transitions including adopting three kids overnight, divorce, and a job loss. Now she works with moms who need to rebuild a strong financial foundation for the next phase of their life. We're talki…

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How to Redefine Wealth & Stop Doing All the Things with Patrice Washington 49:08

3+ y ago49:08

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#098 In today's episode, I'm talking with author and founder of Redefining Wealth, Patrice Washington. She's passionate about helping women build the 6 pillars of wealth which she breaks down in her book Redefine Wealth For Yourself. Patrice's personal journey of having wealth, losing it, and rebuilding it again is a story of resilience we all need…

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How to Manage Money When Experiencing Grief with Nora McInerny 46:43

3+ y ago46:43

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#097 Today I'm talking with author and podcast host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking, Nora McInerny. Nora became a widow at a young age. While grief hit her like a freight train, she still manages to find cracks of light through humor and amazing communities like the Hot Young Widows Club and Still Kickin. Still Kickin is the fulfillment of her late …

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How to Control Your Finances Like a Rebel Mama with Aleks Jassem & Nikita Stanley 53:46

3+ y ago53:46

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#096 In today's episode, I'm talking with co-founders of The Rebel Mama, Nikita Stanley and Aleks Jassem. These two are paving a new road for the face of motherhood that centers around authenticity and empowerment. We're talking about how they built their business on maternity leave, mindful consumerism as a new mom, and how they overcame their fea…

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February Mailbag: Investing and Retirement 34:36

3+ y ago34:36

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#095 In 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 retirement funds, and investing! (03:44) Kelli wants to know, "What is the recomm…

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How to Give With More Impact: What You Need to Know with Kris Putnam-Walkerly 49:29

3+ y ago49:29

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#094 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Global Philanthropy Advisor and Expert, Kris Putnam-Walkerly. She is the author of Delusion Altruism, which highlights the truth that how we give is just as important as how much we give. We’re talking about why you don’t need to be wealthy to be a philanthropist, why philanthropists can struggle with a sca…

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How to Manage Your Money as a Power Couple with Tai & Talaat McNeely 48:59

3+ y ago48:59

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#093 In today’s episode, I'm talking with power couple and financial educators, Tai and Talaat McNeely. They are passionate about helping you and your spouse or partner get on the same page so you can become tenacious about reaching your financial goals together. We're talking about dealing with bringing debt into a marriage, how to start money con…

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What You Need to Know to Become an Authentic Influencer with Mattie James 57:09

3+ y ago57:09

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#092 In today’s episode, I'm talking with the full-time content creator and influencer, Mattie James. Mattie now creates content for her blog, Youtube, and podcast and collaborates with some really big brands like Samsung and TJ Maxx. She's sharing about how her current six-figure income all started with a blog and the inside scoop on what it's rea…

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How to Identify Fraud to Save Money on Health Care with Angel Cellucci 51:20

3+ y ago51:20

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#091 In today’s episode, I'm talking with board-certified nurse and trainer, Angel Cellucci about how to identify medical fraud. Angel is on a mission to help empower individuals to be better consumers of healthcare. She helps people make sure the medical care they get is necessary and offered at a fair and reasonable price. We're talking about how…

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January Mailbag: Credit Scores, Bitcoin Investing, & Term Life Insurance 54:24

3+ y ago54:24

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#90 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 increasing credit scores, Bitcoin investing, finding the best provider for term life insurance, and mo…

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How to Rewire Your Brain for Wealth with Barbara Huson 44:21

3+ y ago44:21

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#89 In this episode, I'm talking with financial therapist and best-selling author, Barbara Huson. Her latest book, Rewire for Wealth breaks downs the neuroscience of money so you can take charge of your finances. We're talking about chasing sacred success, how to practice rewiring your brain, and how you can teach your kids about money without inje…

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How Ladies Get Paid and Level Up with Claire Wasserman 57:44

3+ y ago57:44

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#088 Today I'm talking with author and founder of Ladies Get Paid, Claire Wasserman. This was originally a live we recorded in the Motivated Mama Society, which gave our community the chance to ask some questions you're likely asking about the gender gap too. We're talking about why you need to trust your instincts more, why you should always be in…

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Building Habits That Stick - What You Need to Know with Dr. Wendy Wood 50:10

3+ y ago50:10

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#087 In today’s episode, I’m talking with author and research scientist, Dr. Wendy Wood. Since she's listed in the top 1% of scientists worldwide, I figured she would be the expert we need to make sure our 2021 goals don't go to the wayside by February. We're talking about why you actually don't need more will power, how to build habits when your s…

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10 Best Money Tips for 2021 From the Experts 41:59

3+ y ago41:59

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#086 Happy New Year! Happy 2021! Happy surviving all that was 2020. Today I have a super special treat for you to celebrate! I've invited 10 top-notch money experts to the show to share their best piece of advice for the New Year so you can set meaningful money goals - and reach them - in 2021! Looking for more information, mama? Visit the show not…

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Merry Christmas Mamas! 3:08

3+ y ago3:08

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#85 In today’s mini-episode, I just want to send a quick Christmas COVID-safe hug and say Happy Holidays. For the majority of us, things look really different this year. I hope you can embrace the lack of pressure and maybe some new cozy traditions-some that may even stick around for years to come! But I also have a special challenge for you to hel…

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How to Chase Debt Freedom and Build a Business at the Same Time with Monica Louie 45:36

3+ y ago45:36

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#84 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Monica Louie, six-figure debt-tackler who has built an ad agency that all started with a blog. Monica and her husband were able to pay off $120,000 in two years on a blue-collar income after she quit her job to stay home. We're talking about the creative ways they took big chunks out of their debt, why you d…

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Why Your Money System Needs to Be as Unique as You Are 22:41

3+ y ago22:41

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#083: In today’s episode, I’m sharing why prescriptive, inflexible money advice rarely works. We'll unpack why money strategies that are unique to you and your personality are the only ones that work long-term and how you can start charting your own path. (02:09) Why old school money strategies can do more harm than good (06:30) Some good news for …

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3 Things You Need to Build a Healthy Financial Legacy 27:44

3+ y ago27:44

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#082: In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three pillars of what it means to leave behind a healthy financial legacy. I'm going to challenge you to define the word "legacy" and help you understand why your legacy involves a lot more than monetary wealth. We're talking about getting organized, developing a wealthy mindset, and building generational w…

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November Mailbag: Self-Care & Holidays in a Pandemic 33:17

3+ y ago33:17

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#081 In today's 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 holiday traditions in a pandemic, what self-care looks like for us these days, and how to wrap your…

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How to Become a Lazy Genius with Kendra Adachi 52:37

3+ y ago52:37

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#080 In today’s episode, I’m talking to New York time best-selling author and podcast host, Kendra Adachi. Kendra is a professional permission giver and systems expert and she wants you to know you actually don’t have to do it all. We’re talking about identifying what matters most to you, tangible ways you can reduce your mental load, and how you c…

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How to Use Resiliency to Create the Life You Really Want with Mandi Woodruff 55:34

3+ y ago55:34

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#079: In today’s episode, I’m talking to business and finance reporter and host of the Brown Ambition Podcast, Mandi Woodruff. Mandi experienced financial insecurity at a very young age and has been intentional to find ways to create a life full of choices. We’re talking about how to get scrappy when you have to, why your mental health is key to ov…

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How to Invest Like a Girl with Amanda Holden 1:03:57

3+ y ago1:03:57

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#078 In this episode I am talking with Amanda Holden, author, speaker, and expert in equipping women to make smart investment decisions. Amanda is super relatable and super passionate about you being financially free as a woman in retirement. We’re talking about why investing needs to be a priority for women, the biggest takeaways from the stock ma…

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The Financial and Emotional Costs of Infertility with Kristyn Hodgdon 45:10

3+ y ago45:10

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#077 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Kristyn Hodgdon, twin-mama, who navigated her own journey through infertility treatments and now supports thousands of other women in her community, The Fertility Tribe. We’re talking about what Kristyn wishes more moms knew before they started their infertility journey, how to handle the financial and insu…

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How to Build Wealth on One Low Income with Caroline Vencil 58:13

3+ y ago58:13

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#076 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Caroline Vencil, who is an expert living a full life on a tight budget-even as a family of six! We’re talking about how extreme saving can be a severe hang-up, the creative ways Caroline helped her family stick to the budget, and how being intentional makes spending money more fulfilling. (5:59) Why Carolin…

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How to Stop Dreading Your Cleaning Routine with Becky Rapinchuk 41:59

4y ago41:59

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#075 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Becky Rapinchuk, founder of Clean Mama, who is an expert in simple systems that help you consistently maintain that cozy place between chaotic and spotless. We’re talking all about taking a business from side-hustle to full-time income, how to get your whole family involved in your cleaning routine, and why…

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How 3 Fierce Women Are Closing Funding Gaps for Female Entrepreneurs with Kate Anderson 58:52

4y ago58:52

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#074 In today’s episode, I’m talking with Kate Anderson, co-founder of IFundWomen, a flexible crowdfunding platform for female business owners. Kate is going to share the founding story of IFundWomen, the current funding gaps between male-founded and female-founded businesses, and why it’s so important to invest in women-owned businesses. (7:17) He…

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What You Need to Know About Financial Abuse 30:08

4y ago30:08

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#073: In today’s episode, as we honor Domestic Violence Awareness month, I’m diving into a heavy but critical issue for our community to discuss: financial abuse. It may be more difficult to pinpoint than other types of abuse, but it still has life-threatening consequences. We’re talking about how to spot financial abuse, how to find the support yo…

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