Money Talk

In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Hanna Horvath, a CFP® Professional and the creator of Your Brain on Money, to explore why we behave the way we do with our finances. We tackled everything from first money memories to the emotional patterns driving our spending and saving habits, and how to finally make lasting changes with our money. Hanna brings such great insights into the psychology behind financial decision...

In this week's episode, I sat down with Caitlin Durning, the owner of Meraki Media Management, to talk about something we’ve never tackled on the show before, receiving an inheritance or unexpected windfall. Caitlin shares her personal experience of inheriting money as a teenager, the emotional rollercoaster that came with it, and the practical steps she took to turn a life-changing event into a foundation for her future.

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In this week's episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Daniel Rodgers, an award-winning author, financial educator, and early retiree, to dive deep into what financial independence really takes. Daniel spent 20 years leading complex programs at Microsoft and Google before achieving early retirement, and now he’s teaching others how to create work-optional lives. We explored everything from the realities of calculating your finan...

In this week’s episode, I sat down with Jeffrey Panik, an experienced financial planner and the founder of Balance Wealth Partners, to talk all about building a lifelong financial plan that actually works. Jeff brings nearly 25 years of experience helping people balance their financial obligations with living a happy, intentional life. Together we break down why starting sooner matters, how to create a financial life inventory, and...

In this week's episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Chris Pollard, a US Army veteran, West Point graduate, and principal of Great Path Planning, to talk all about how to confidently spend the money you’ve worked so hard to save. Chris brings over 15 years of experience in retirement income planning, tax strategy, and wealth management, and he shares how to break free from the scarcity mindset so you can live a purposeful, secure ...

In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Grace Del Rey, a financial strategist, sound healer, and founder of SGBS Consulting and the Saving Grace Money Method. Grace blends practical business strategy with mindset and energy work to help people heal their relationship with money, release financial stress, and build wealth from the inside out. Together, we tackled the big topic of money shame, including why it happens, ...

In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Brittany Flammer, a certified financial coach, mom of five, and spreadsheet-loving budgeting pro, to explore how FinTech can actually make managing your money easier. Brittany went from living close to the poverty line with five kids to building an $800,000 net worth, and now she helps others start and stick with budgeting. Together, we tackled budgeting apps, automation, credit...

In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Rebecca Herbst, a financial literacy advocate, early retiree, and founder of Yield and Spread, to talk about generosity and giving beyond the holiday season. We dove into how you can create a mindset of generosity, build habits that make giving natural, and even give in ways that fit your financial independence journey. Rebecca brings a thoughtful and empowering perspective on u...

In this week's episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Anthony Weaver, host of the About That Wallet podcast, to dive into his BIKE Method for managing money. Anthony grew up experiencing financial hardship, and now he’s on a mission to help people simplify their finances and feel confident with their money. Together, we break down how to use the BIKE Method. Budget, Income, Knowledge, and Execution to create a solid foundation and ...

In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Mike Turner, a real estate entrepreneur, author, and educator with over 20 years of experience building wealth through real estate. Mike brings a fresh, practical take on how to get started without betting the farm, the mistakes to avoid, and why he now focuses on manufactured homes and partnership-based investing to create real passive income streams.

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In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I’m bringing you one of my favorite throwback interviews with Matt and Joel from the How to Money podcast. These guys have recorded 700+ episodes and bring an incredible mix of practical money advice, humor, and real-life experience to the conversation. We talked all about how money conversations start awkwardly, why talking about money matters so much, and how your financial focus naturally ev...

In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I sat down with Michelle Malawer, a money coach who empowers high‑earning women to build confidence with their finances and create wealth‑funded lives they love. We talked about shifting your mindset to see money as a tool, why safe and judgment‑free conversations about money are so powerful, and how to build the life you imagine with the resources you already have.

Whether you’re navigating deb...

In this week’s episode of Money Talk, I’m joined by Shari Rash, a nationally recognized financial advisor, money mindset expert, and host of Everyone’s Talking Money. Shari has been named a 2024 Best Wealth Manager and Advisor Under 40 by Investment News, and she brings incredible insight into how our mindset shapes the way we save, spend, and feel about our money. Together, we break down why numbers aren’t the whole story, how to ...

In this episode, I sat down with Dr. Mark Teague to talk about something we all face but rarely discuss openly: life's curveballs. From unexpected job losses to career transitions and financial pressures, Mark shares his unique framework for handling whatever life throws your way. With a background that spans from growing up on a farm to leading teams in banking and finance, Mark brings both traditional wisdom and modern insights t...

In this episode, we're diving deep into why so many people feel smart about money but still struggle financially and more importantly, how to break free from that cycle. I sit down with Doug Lynam, a former Benedictine monk turned money manager, who brings a unique perspective on wealth, mindset, and what he calls our "money monsters." Doug shares how our childhood wounds and personality types shape our financial behaviors, often k...

In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Hurst, CFP and CEO of Impel Wealth Management, to challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in personal finance: that all spending is bad. With over 30 years of experience helping clients navigate retirement, Jesse shares how financial planning isn't about restriction, it's about freedom. We explore the psychology behind the transition from saving to spending, why successful savers often str...