Dr. Sev Talks Money

What does it actually look like to start your life over at 60 — after 32 years of marriage, after losing your identity as a wife, a first lady, and a woman who gave everything to everyone else? Tanya Washington did it, and she didn't just survive — she rebuilt from the ground up.

In this episode, Tanya shares how she went from a 498 credit score to a 742, earned two associate degrees later in life, and rediscovered herse...

Starting over after 50 is not failure, it is a rebuild. In this video on starting over financially after 50, I walk you through three steps to help you get clear, build stability, and choose one priority as you rebuild your finances after divorce, job loss, or any major life disruption.

You will learn
$ How to get clear on what you have to work with right now
$ How to build financial stability after a major disruption
$ How...

Have you ever assumed that someone with a degree and a good credit score must have their finances together?

Many people assume that a good income, a strong career, or an excellent credit score automatically means financial success.

Attorney and financial literacy educator Karlesha Hewitt learned firsthand that this isn't always true.

In this episode, Karlesha shares how she paid off nearly $60,000 in debt in two years, the money habit...

In this episode, Dr. Sev sits down with CPA and legacy strategist, Albert Butler, to discuss the emotional, financial, and personal side of money that often gets ignored.

Albert shares why internal wholeness has to come before any financial strategy, how to shift from chasing money to chasing purpose, and what Legacy Over Ledgers looks like in real life — especially for someone navigating a major life transition like divorce o...

Kira Hartley Klinger built her reselling empire one thrift store find at a time as a divorced single mom with no startup capital and no business plan, just the drive to make it work.

In this episode, Dr. Sev and Kira get real about free marketing, time management with kids, hard money lessons, and why doing it imperfectly beats not doing it at all. If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to start, Kira's story — from si...

Doug Lynam spent 20 years as a Benedictine monk before becoming a financial advisor, and that unusual path gave him a front-row seat to something most financial professionals miss entirely.

In this episode, Doug explains how your Enneagram personality type shapes the way you earn, save, invest, and give, and introduces his concept of the "sacred wound", the emotional pattern from your past that's been running your money decisions e...

In this episode of the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast, Dr. Sev and Andy Bennetts, financial empowerment coach, explore why many people struggle with money even when budgeting, paying bills, and trying to do everything right.

They break down common money beliefs that may be holding us back, the emotional and mental weight of debt, and how to move from financial overwhelm to financial clarity with simple, practical changes.

They also unp...

Do you hate your budget, or does your budget hate you?

In this episode, Dr. Sev and Linda Grizely unpack why most budgets fail: they're built against your personality, not with it.

Linda shares how one simple experiment led to the ME Money Method — a framework that helps you spend without guilt and save without deprivation.

You'll discover why your money personality matters more than any spreadsheet, how to give yourself permis...

What does it really mean to be financially ready, and where does insurance fit into that picture?

In this episode, Dr. Sev talks with Tony Steuer, financial fluency advocate and insurance expert, about how to approach insurance decisions with clarity and confidence.

They discuss:

• Financial fluency vs. financial literacy
• The role of insurance in financial readiness
• Term vs. whole life insurance
• Red flags in popular insurance marketing...

This isn’t about what we know. It’s about what’s getting in the way.

In this episode, Dr. Sev sits down with financial wellness consultant Nia Adams to explore why money can still feel hard—even when you know what to do. They unpack how confidence, beliefs, and past experiences shape financial decisions, and what it takes to move past money shame and follow through.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be...

More money does not fix money problems. It reveals them.

So why does earning more still leave so many people feeling stuck?

In this episode, Dr. Sev sits down with returning guest Ashlee Edwards, attorney and private money lender, to talk about why income alone is not enough. They break down common mistakes people make when trying to earn more, what cash flow really means in everyday life, and how to start making your money work more...

Money stress doesn't just affect your bank account. It affects your peace, your relationships, and the stories you carry about what you deserve.

In this live episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I sat down with LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, TOM®, AFC®, a Financial Therapist and founder of Freedom Life Therapy and Wellness, for a conversation that goes beneath the surface.

LaQueshia brings something rare to this space. She blends clinical ther...

In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I sit down with Dr. Amirra Condelee, a pediatric occupational therapist turned fintech founder, to discuss the hidden wealth gap affecting many high-achieving professionals.

Together, we discuss the financial pressures many successful professionals quietly face, the mindset shifts needed to build wealth, and why financial literacy is critical for closing the gap between looking successful and ...

In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I’m joined by attorney and private money lender Ashlee Edwards to explore private money lending, what it is, how it works, and how it differs from investing in stocks or owning rental property.

Private lending is often misunderstood. Some see it as risky. Others confuse it with syndications or hard money lending. Ashlee brings clarity to the conversation by breaking down secured vs unsec...

This may not sound like a typical money conversation, but money affects everything, including who we choose, what we tolerate, and how we heal.

Many women struggle with repeating unhealthy relationship patterns without fully understanding why. In this episode, relationship expert Chaya Garcia explains how emotional stability, financial responsibility, sobriety, and forgiveness influence healthy love and long-term success.

If you hav...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by student loans or unsure whether you can build wealth at the same time, this conversation will give you clarity, perspective, and actionable next steps.

In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I sit down with financial advisor Brenton Harrison to explore one of the biggest financial tensions many women face today. We discuss why income alone does not guarantee financial security, how childhood...

In this episode, Dr. Sev is joined by Scott Maderer, coach, speaker, and author, for a practical conversation about building a life that fits. They explore how aligning time, talent, and money, and focusing on the right work instead of more work, can help create clarity, sustainability, and intention in everyday life.

Listeners will walk away with reflection questions, mindset shifts, and simple steps they can take to move forward w...

Money is deeply emotional, and for many of us, it’s tied to fear, responsibility, and the pressure to get it right.

In this episode titled, Money and Freedom to Live the Life You’re Called to Live, Dr. Sev and her guest, Matt Morizio, explore what it looks like to move from managing money out of fear to using money as a tool for freedom. The conversation examines how faith, financial decisions, and real-life responsibili...

Wealth is more than money in the bank and this episode challenges the idea that you have to rush, grind, or chase quick wins to build it. Dr. Sev is joined by Stoy Hall, founder of Black Mammoth, for a grounded and insightful conversation about redefining wealth and building financial confidence in a healthier, more sustainable way.

This discussion centers on minority women and women business owners navigating overwhelm, responsibil...