Becoming A Financially Confident Woman

Dr. April chats with mortgage expert Mrs. Candice Sturgis.  Candice is a mortgage expert at Main Street Home Loans.  She works with first time homebuyers, divorcees, real estate investors and others to educate and assist them in the mortgage lending process. She has decades of experience in banking, finance, and the mortgage industry.

Listen as we delve into the complex world of divorce and home ownership. Join us as w...

Dr. April talks with Mrs. Lakita Spann, CEO of Mr. Potato Spread, a successful eatery in Jacksonville, Florida.  Mrs. Spann was also selected as Jacksonville's Small Business Leader of the Year for 2024.  

Listen to the captivating podcast that shares the inspiring story of a remarkable woman business owner who has overcome numerous challenges to become the Small Business Leader of the Year.  In this episode we delve into her journ...

Dr. April talks with Dr. Pamela Harvey-Cox a successful business owner in Direct Sales.    Direct sales have long provided women with opportunities for financial independence and entrepreneurship, offering flexibility alongside other responsibilities like family and caregiving. 

Dr. Harvey-Cox shares how she grew from a SC State employee and single mother to a fulltime  ultra successful business owner in the Direct Sales industry. ...

In this inspiring episode of "Becoming a Financially Confident Woman", host Dr. April Murdaugh converses with Dr. Tammy Hodo, CEO of All Things Diverse. The in-depth discussion traverses Tammy's significant journey advocating diversity and inclusion as tools for transforming businesses and communities.

An expose of her experiences, from face-offs with institutional racism and sexism to establishing a business promoting diverse and ...

Dr. April talks with CPA and Tax Advisor Wendy Barlin, CPA. Wendy is a personal business manager and financial confidante. Her specialty is taking all the tedious financial chores off the shoulders of busy professionals and business owners so that they can focus on the areas where they excel. she is committed to her clients' success. Whether establishing cost-cutting computer systems, negotiating with their banks or vendors, or ana...

Dr. April talks with Ms. Joy Young (she/her), the President of the Alpha Lamda Zeta Fraternity Incorporated, a National Lesbian Fraternity.  In this insightful conversation, they delve into the distinctive financial landscape of the LGBTQ+ community.  

Joy generously shares her wisdom, offering advice, personal stories, and valuable insights.  Together, they aim to enlighten listeners and individuals aspiring to contribute to the c...

In this podcast Dr. April discusses strategies and tips for eliminating debt as a goal for the new year. This episode covers topics such honoring the commitment you make to yourself, know your current financial position to include income and necessary expenses, and strategies to begin the debt-freedom journey.  If you would like the Spending Plan worksheet referenced in the podcast email for a complimentary copy at Info@womantowoma...

Dr. April talks with Collaborative Divorce and mediatory attorney Elaine Silver of Silver Divorce in Lake Mary (Greater Orlando) Florida. Her practice is limited to out of court resolution including Collaborative practice, unbundled services, representing clients through litigated matters, and mediating for families with and without lawyers in the room.  She has been an attorney in Florida for over 20 years, where she founded the S...

Since this is Open Enrollment season, Dr. April talks with Health Insurance expert Lorie Johns.  Lorie has been in the health insurance industry for 25 years. She is not just an agent, but an adviser to people needing individual health insurance and Medicare coverage. On this podcast, Lorie educates us on the health insurance terminology, how to interpret different types of coverages, the purpose for the Marketplace, how to select ...

Dr. April explores the critical decision individuals face when it comes to managing their finances.  She delves into the pros and cons of do-it-yourself financial planning versus seeing professional advice.  Listeners can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the advantages and challenges associated with both DIY financial management and relying on financial professionals.  The podcast aims to empower its audience with th...

Dr. April interviews Mrs. Twyla Prindle-Ivey, the CEO and Founder of Kash Kids a nonprofit organization that teaches financial literacy to K-12 students in Jacksonville Florida and surrounding areas.  She also has an online program available to children nationwide.  Twyla is no stranger to financial mistakes.  She has taken the education she received from her parents and her own experiences to help children and their parents learn ...

Dr. April talks with Image Presentation & Executive Coach  Linda Yates about negotiating as a C-Suite woman.  Ms. Yates is a former CEO of a fortune 100 company an author, leadership consultant, keynote speaker and host of the IntHerRupt Podcast.  She shares tips that women need when negotiating for a pay or position raise.  Believe it or not your image matters.  Your image boosts your confidence and is an important part of the...

Dr. April explores an extremely sensitive topic among parents.  A single mother herself, she provides five key reasons why life insurance for your children matters.  Many parents have group term life insurance for their children through their employer.  Job changes and layoffs are the reasons why she encourages families purchase life insurance outside of work for themselves and their minor children.  

Listen as she outlines and exp...

Dr. April chats with Mrs. Genie McGee, Retirement Mortgage Specialist at Fairway Mortgage.  Mrs. McGee dispels the myths surrounding using your home as part of your retirement and generational wealth strategy.

Mrs. McGee outlines the qualifications, the process, and why should someone seek to use their home as part of their retirement planning strategy. Moreover, she explains that this strategy is not for the desperate person or a ...

Dr. April shares her story of how she lost everything three times and started over financially. A widow and divorcee, she had her share of financial challenges.  Determined to learn to improve her financial life and share this knowledge with others, she began teaching financial education courses for free in her church and local libraries f After crawling out from a financial mess once again and becoming a college professor, she beg...

Women physicians receive less compensation than their male counterparts, are more likely to experience burnout, have to juggle the demands of family life, caregiving, patient care, continuing education and planning their financial futures.

In this episode Dr. Murdaugh, CEO/Founder of Woman To Woman Financial, a wealth management firm for women, discusses the top financial concerns of women physicians based on her experience as an I...

Dr. April interviews Kimberly Trimingham a widow whose husband was one of the employees in the Towers September 11, 2001. Kimberly explains how she tragically lost her husband who was on the 104th of the Tower.  She shares the struggle of accepting his passing, being thrust into becoming a single mother of three small children, how she managed emotionally, mentally, and financially.  This podcast explores the resilience and strengt...