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Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple. They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial freedom. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU! Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!
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On today’s episode we go over an exercise we do with all of our clients to find clear numbers on the savings journey. The canned tuna and sushi numbers reflect the pitstops you might make when saving for the future. You’ll find out how to calculate the numbers for your household and some questions to ask as you navigate this important step of debt-proofing your life. Finally, we’ll tell you where to park your savings s...
Today’s guest is our good friend, David Gourley. David comes on to walk step by step through the process needed to discover your financial needs in retirement. While retirement looks very different for each person, having a general idea and understanding of the amount you’ll need will help you feel empowered moving forward. David shares a simple tool you can use to find this number and walks through an example so that ...
We asked and you told! Today we share the “unhinged” ways you all said you have paid off some debt. This list comes from an Instagram poll, so if we missed anything then let us know! You’ll hear some of the ways real folks have paid off debt, from the biggest sale of someone’s life to joining the site where you can bare it all for viewers. Enjoy!
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It’s been four years since we sold our first home and we have lived a lot of life in the meantime. We sat down to chat and share our feelings around this big leap we made. Was it the right choice? Do we regret selling a home with a 3% mortgage? You might be surprised by the conversation and our thoughts. Enjoy!
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This is not your normal money conversation. Today’s episode is a deep dive into self-rescue swim lessons with Master Instructor, Gaylynne Sword. We talk about how drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for children 5 and older. This is a topic that we have been passionate about since we first enrolled our eldest daughter in lessons at 18 months. We’ve since ...
Are you stuck spinning your wheels within your budget? Do you love a good life hack to come out on top? Today's episode features five little known budget hacks that we’ve seen with clients that we think could be the catalyst for you and your budget!
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Today’s episode stems from trends we’ve seen with our coaching clients and Empowered Money Academy members over the past year. Many folks are losing jobs and spending significant time unemployed in this volatile job market. This conversation is quick, but we wanted to give you some actionable steps to be thinking of while navigating your job instability. Hang in there, Toasties!
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Today’s guest is Janine Firpo, an accomplished speaker, author, and entrepreneur who consistently challenges gendered norms in the finance world. She joins us to chat about impact investing and how aligning your investing with your values is key to feeling empowered on your money journey. We chat about the stigmas facing women as investors and ways to begin growing wealth that don’t sacrifice your ethics and your moral...
Today’s episode features Paige Connell, a mom and wife sharing the realities of mental load and unequal partner support on social media. We chat about the financial burdens women face as they step away from their careers throughout motherhood, as well as the ramifications of unpaid leave and childcare costs. Paige’s content resonates for many women and as such she has become a leading advocate for equal partnerships in...
Today's guest is Bekah Burns, a certified life coach and enneagram specialist who comes on to chat about the intersection of enneagram and our patterns in life. We talk about the nine types and how we’ve seen the behaviors show up in our financial coaching clients. This episode just scratches the surface of enneagram, so if you’re interested in learning more, then we invite you to dive deeper. You’re going to leave thi...
Today’s guest is Shannah Game, a fellow podcaster and money coach who is helping others transform their lives through recognizing and overcoming the money trauma they experience. We talk about how money trauma shows up for folks of all classes, and we share some strategies you might be able to use when you feel some discomfort arising. Shannah’s new book drops today, February 19th, so make sure you listen to the whole ...
Today’s episode is a breakdown of our financial coaching programs! We chat about who we believe coaching is best for and how we can help those people overcome their money hangups. We address the biggest obstacles people face when considering coaching and help talk you through why those objections might not be as worrisome as you’re making them. If you’re considering coaching we want to invite you to submit an applicati...
Today’s episode is a breakdown of one of our favorite words: accountability. We recently heard some data regarding accountability and statistics that show what accountability can actually do, so we did a dive into the data to bring you some clarity on it all. We talk about a fascinating result of how accountability helps people and share why we believe financial coaching could be just the piece you need to find success...
Today's guest is Bernadette joy. She’s an author and fellow money coach helping folks crush their money goals. Bernadette shares her journey around mental wellness and money that ultimately led to her and her husband paying off $300,000 of debt! We have a great conversation about renting vs buying and the dangers of believing in one-size-fits-all narratives. Enjoy!
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On today’s show we talk with Mishel Kaufman, Chief Operating and Risk Officer of Redwood Credit Union. RCU is the bank we are members with and we absolutely LOVE all that they do from a member support lens. We knew we wanted to have one of their leaders on to share about why banking locally matters, and how your support for your local credit union has massive ripple effects within your community. We hope you leave this...
Today’s guest is Nicole Stanley, founder of Arise Financial Coaching. Nicole is a fellow financial coach helping women overcome their financial worries to live the abundant and exciting lives they dream of. Nicole shares her journey to the work she does now, and gives a glimpse into the client persona that she has found success coaching through their journey. This is another regular person doing great work in the commu...
On today’s episode we have a candid conversation about the highs and lows of goal setting. We reflect on our 2024 goals and what we might do differently, and how it can translate over to your own personal money goals. We share our guiding words for the year 2025 and enjoy returning back to the show with renewed excitement for the year ahead. Thanks for tuning in!
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We took our 5-year-old daughter on a surprise solo birthday trip to Disneyland, which was a core childhood memory for both of us when we were growing up. We planned and saved for the trip over the course of a year, utilizing sinking funds and our high-yield savings account. The cost of the trip ended up being significantly more than we originally estimated and planned for. We dive into a complete cost breakdown of our ...
Today's episode is with best selling author Ellyce Fulmore. Ellyce comes on to share practical advice for managing ADHD and your money. You’ll hear some common tendencies for people with ADHD and strategies to help make money more fun. You’ll also hear about Ellyce's best selling book and its aim to help remove shame from the everyday person. Enjoy!
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On today’s episode we have everyone's favorite frugal friends Jen and Jill back on to talk about their upcoming book “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke”. Jen and Jill share about the process of writing a book and some of the key parts they’re most proud of. This book is a value-based spending gold mine, so we’re thrilled they are on to share with our listeners about this incredible work. Stick around to the end to ...
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