Money & Career Mastery: Debt, Wealth, Family & Legacy
Are you feeling stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, juggling debt, career decisions, and family goals while longing for financial freedom? Welcome to the podcast that helps you take control of your finances, align your career with your values, and build a legacy for your family. Hosted by Laura Sexton, Abundance & Legacy Coach, this podcast is your go-to resource for actionable advice, simple strategies, and motivational insights. Together, we’ll tackle the overwhelm of personal finances, optimize income, and design a life of freedom and purpose. This show will provide answers to questions like: How do I create a budget and stick to it? Should I save or invest? What is debt consolidation, and should I consolidate my debt? How much should I save for retirement? What’s the best way to pay off debt? How can I maximize my income and career opportunities? How do I start building generational wealth? What is a 401(k), as is it the same as an IRA? How do I successfully transition from a 9-5 to entrepreneurship? In each episode, you’ll learn how to: Pay off debt without sacrificing your lifestyle. Maximize your income and career opportunities. Navigate career changes and pivot toward entrepreneurship. Build generational wealth through intentional choices. Break free from financial stress and live with confidence. If you're ready to move from overwhelmed to empowered, ditch the 9-5, and own your financial future, this is the podcast for you! Subscribe now and start your journey to money and career mastery today.
Episodes
The day after Christmas doesn’t need a plan—it needs permission to breathe.
In this quiet, reflective episode, Laura invites you to pause, exhale, and receive what this season is offering without urgency or pressure. If this year didn’t end the way you expected—or if money suddenly felt small compared to what truly mattered—you’re not behind. You’re human.
From walking through uncertainty and change, to celebrating the completion of ...
Have you ever given—not out of pressure or obligation—but because it reflected who you truly want to be? In this episode, we redefine generosity at the legacy level and explore how aligned giving shapes your future, your finances, and the way your children learn to impact the world. This isn’t about cutting back or guilt-driven spending—it’s about building forward with purpose, margin, and meaning.
In this episode you’ll learn:
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Have you ever found yourself spending—not because you needed something, but because you were trying to feel something? In this episode, we redefine what “enough” really means and why it has nothing to do with a dollar amount. If you’re smart, capable, and earning good money but still feel financial pressure, this conversation will bring clarity, calm, and a new way forward.
We unpack why overspending is often driven by emotional str...
Feeling the pressure to say yes to every holiday invitation, gift, or expectation—even when your budget says no? In this short but powerful episode, we unpack how to set clear, compassionate money boundaries so you can lead your holiday spending with confidence instead of guilt, fear, or comparison. Learn why overspending is an emotional response—not a character flaw—and how to shift into identity-led money leadership this season.
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Feeling behind this holiday season? You’re not alone. In a world full of highlight reels, magic-making pressure, and endless expectations, comparison creeps in fast—and hits hard. In this episode, we unpack why this season triggers so much financial and emotional tension, and how to feel genuinely rich, grounded, and grateful right where you are without spending more or losing your peace. Discover practical (and powerful) ways to s...
170. The Gratitude Equation: How Thankfulness and Perspective Create Peace (and Multiply Generosity)
This week, we’re taking gratitude far beyond cute quotes and holiday clichés. We’re digging into the kind of gratitude that changes you—the kind that quiets comparison, rewires your perspective, and builds lasting peace in your money and your home. Discover the Gratitude Equation, why peace fuels generosity, and how simple daily practices can transform your financial life from the inside out.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The Gra...
Have you ever bought a gift because you felt guilty - not because you planned it? In this episode, we dig into the emotional triggers behind spending to buy affection and why guilt, comparison, and holiday pressure so easily lead to overspending. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, stop feeling responsible for everyone else’s happiness, and create a holiday season centered on connection, not consumerism.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL...
Student loans are back, and for many, it feels like a bad sequel nobody asked for. If you’ve been dreading the restart or avoiding your balance, you’re not alone. In this episode, Laura shares how to take the panic out of payments with clarity, calm, and a 3-step plan that actually works. Learn what’s new with student loans, how to find peace in the process, and how to turn “I owe” into “I own.”
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Wh...
It’s spooky season — but the scariest thing haunting most people isn’t a ghost or a monster…it’s their finances. If you’ve ever felt a knot in your stomach opening your bank app or avoided checking your debt balance, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I’ll help you name your money fears, understand why they feel so overwhelming, and take small, powerful steps to move from fear to focus. You’ll learn how to stop letting financ...
Credit card delinquencies are the highest they’ve been in over a decade, repossessions are climbing, and the word 2008 is making the rounds again. But before the fear takes over, let’s slow things down. In this episode, Laura breaks down what’s really happening in the economy, why this isn’t another financial apocalypse, and the calm, practical steps you can take to protect your peace—and your wallet—right now.
In this episode you’l...
Feeling torn between your desire to give and the reality of bills, debt, and tight budgets? You’re not alone. In today’s Question of the Day, Laura answers a heartfelt question from Mark in Texas about generosity—how much to give, when to give, and how to give without guilt.
Discover why generosity isn’t about dollar amounts, but about heart posture—and how living open-handedly invites abundance and joy into your life.
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After walking through more than 100 family budgets, I can tell you one thing for sure: nobody’s perfect—but the patterns are powerful. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned from families of all kinds about what really makes a budget work. From overcoming shame and overwhelm to aligning your money with your values, this is your invitation to build a budget that feels like freedom, not frustration.
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In this fall Movie Money Mashup, we unpack Disney’s The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad to reveal timeless money principles. From “motor mania” to the Headless Horseman, we connect impulse, greed, and fear to real-life choices like credit cards, co-signing, and rushing big purchases—plus how wise friends and patient plans keep you out of trouble.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why unchecked desire + no discipline = financial ch...
If your life was a business, would you hire—or fire—the person running it? Most of us are operating as overworked assistants in our own lives, reacting to chaos instead of leading with clarity. In this episode, Laura challenges you to step into your CEO role—because no one else is coming to budget for you, manage your time, or protect your legacy.
You’ll learn how to lead yourself and your household with purpose, plan ahead like a p...
If you’ve ever made a budget but still find yourself overspending, you’re not broken—you’re human. In this Question of the Day episode, Laura unpacks why smart, capable people often sabotage their financial goals and what it really takes to build lasting change. Learn how your identity, emotions, and mindset shape your spending—and how to retrain your brain to work with your budget instead of against it.
In this episode you’ll learn...
The holidays shouldn’t leave you with a financial hangover. Too many families overspend in December and end up paying for it well into the new year. In this episode, I’ll share practical steps to create a holiday budget you can actually stick to—so you enjoy the season without relying on credit cards or buy-now-pay-later debt.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why 36% of Americans go into holiday debt—and how to avoid being one of th...
In this Movie Money Mashup, we use Remember the Titans to explore practical money and career lessons you can apply right now. Discover why your budget is a playbook, how finances are a team sport, and why small wins in budgeting create lasting momentum. Learn how to protect your family’s future with an emergency fund, insurance, and legacy planning—and what this powerful story can teach us about unity, leadership, and making tough...
Are you showing up to work but secretly running on fumes? You’re not alone. According to a 2025 TalentLMS report, 54% of employees admit they’re unhappy at work, and Gallup estimates this disengagement is costing the global economy $438 billion. But this isn’t laziness—it’s a breakdown of purpose, clarity, and connection.
In this episode, we dive into the rise of quiet cracking—a silent form of burnout that looks like coasting, dise...
Ever feel like your financial progress is crawling? You’re budgeting, cutting expenses, and building your emergency fund—but it still feels like nothing’s happening.
In today’s Question of the Day, Emily from Arizona asks how to stay motivated when saving feels painfully slow. This is one of the most common struggles my clients face—and it’s often where people lose steam.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why slow progress is still po...
Does September feel like a fresh start to you? Between back-to-school routines, new schedules, and the “-ber” months rolling in, fall often feels like a mini New Year. And unlike champagne-fueled January goals, the ones we set in September often stick.
This is the perfect moment to pause and ask: what do you want your money to do for you—not next year, but in the final stretch of this year?
In this episode you’ll learn:
- Why Septem...
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