Financially Intentional

Naseema McElroy
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May 15, 2025 • 44min

How to Stop Living in Scarcity and Start Trusting Yourself - Episode 125

Send us a textIn today's episode, I talk with my good friend Leisa Peterson about her new book and how it helped me see money and life in a whole new way. We share real stories about how our past, especially stuff from childhood, can shape how we feel about money. We also talk about how hard it can be to grow when your partner isn’t changing with you, and why it’s okay to focus on your own path.About our guest:Leisa Peterson is a transformative coach and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) specializing in combining spiritual wisdom with financial expertise. She guides entrepreneurs to million-dollar breakthroughs in their businesses, drawing from over 30 years of experience in coaching and finance. A self-made millionaire by her mid-30s, she authored the best-selling book "The Mindful Millionaire" and hosts a popular podcast. Recognized in Forbes as one of '10 Women Driving Growth in Wealth Management and Investing' for her impact in wealth management, Leisa's innovative approach is celebrated across major media platforms, helping clients navigate complex life challenges with strength and clarity.The Money Catalyst by Leisa PetersonWealth Clinic by Leisa PetersonSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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May 8, 2025 • 37min

Teach Your Kids to Be Future Millionaires - Episode 124

Send us a textIn today's episode, I talk with Rachel Rodgers, one of my favorite money experts and the author of We Should All Be Millionaires. She just wrote a new book called Future Millionaire, and we dive into why it’s perfect for young people—and honestly, for anyone starting over. We talk about how to earn more money, why building wealth matters, and how parents can teach their kids about money even if they’re still figuring it out themselves. Rachel keeps it real and gives advice that’s easy to follow and full of hope.About our guestRachel Rodgers is the founder of Hello Seven, a multi-million dollar company that helps diverse entrepreneurs earn more and build lasting wealth. A former attorney and self-made millionaire, Rachel’s mission is to end the cycle of overworking and under-earning for historically excluded communities. Through her podcast, blog, and online network We Should All Be Millionaires: The Club, she’s empowered thousands to take control of their financial futures. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Forbes, CNBC, The Drew Barrymore Show, and more.Rachel is the bestselling author of We Should All Be Millionaires and Million Dollar Action, along with several popular Audible originals. Her newest release, Future Millionaire, offers teens and young adults a step-by-step guide to building wealth early in life. She also hosts ROI: The Millionaire Summit and reaches over 400,000 people weekly with practical, relatable money advice. Rachel lives with her husband and four children, creating a life that surpasses even her ancestors' boldest dreams.Hello SevenFuture Millionaire by Rachel RodgersMore Rachel Rodgers BooksSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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May 1, 2025 • 38min

Secrets Trader Joe’s Employees Won’t Tell You But She Will - Episode 123

Send us a textIn today's episode, I had such a fun and eye-opening chat with Cherie Mercer Twohy, the author of The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook! We talked about how she turned her love for Trader Joe’s into a bestselling cookbook series and why the store is a hidden gem for smart shoppers. From budget-friendly meal ideas to tips on making the most of seasonal deals, Cherie shares how Trader Joe’s can help stretch your dollar without sacrificing flavor.About our guestCherie Mercer Twohy is a food writer, culinary tour leader and unabashed Trader Joe's stockpiler. After 15 years of teaching thousands of students to fall in love with Trader Joe's, Cherie moved to a tiny town on the Oregon coast, where she sees whales from her window. She lives 60 miles from her closest TJ's but still makes frequent provisioning trips. With four I Love Trader Joe's books to her credit, she is currently at work on a novel about a cheese whisperer. She always carries a corkscrew and a cheese knife.Contact email: cherie@ilovetraderjoes.comCherie Mercer Twohy Amazon BooksSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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Apr 24, 2025 • 44min

Why Every Family Needs a Wealth Command Center - Episode 122

Send us a textHave you ever heard of a family office? In today's episode, I talk with LaVaisha Davis about what that really means and how you can build one for your family—even if you're not rich. We break it down in a super simple way, so you can learn how to protect your money, plan for the future, and keep wealth growing for the next generation. LaVaisha shares her story and shows us how anyone can become their family’s CEO.About our guestLaVaisha Davis is the go-to expert on Virtually Family Offices (VFOs)—a concept that is revolutionizing how high-net-worth families, business owners, and entrepreneurs protect, grow, and transition their wealth for generations. Her approach isn’t about selling financial products—it’s about teaching leaders to become the Family CEO of their own financial legacy. As a wealth advisor , LaVaisha is shifting the narrative from outdated financial planning models to a strategic wealth mastery framework that aligns money with faith, family, and long-term legacy goals.Booking a time with LaVaisha HereLaVaisha's SiteThe Family Fortune Playbook, by LaVaisha DavisSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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Apr 17, 2025 • 54min

Taking a Break Could Be the Smartest Financial Move You Make - Episode 121

Send us a textIn today's episode, I talk with my friend Jillian Johnsrud about something super important—taking breaks from work, also called mini retirements. We talk about how hard it is to feel tired all the time and why we think we always have to be working. Jillian shares how taking time off helped her feel better, enjoy life more, and even do better with money. I also open up about how I realized I was doing too much and needed to slow down.About our guestAfter starting with 55k in debt, Jillian became financially independent at 32. She and her husband have taken a dozen mini-retirements, adopted four kids, have two biological, lived abroad, traveled to 27 countries, and paid cash for their first home. They live in Montana by Glacier National Park, where they hike on the weekends. She's a writer, coach, speaker, podcaster, and drinker of hot tea.Retire OftenRetire Often Group Coaching Jillian Johnsrud’s Official Website Mini Retirement WorkbookSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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Apr 10, 2025 • 46min

Why Parents Are the Best Financial Teachers Kids Will Ever Have - Episode 120

Send us a textIn today's episode, I talk with Clifton Corbin, a dad who left his big job to stay home and teach his kids about money. He shares how we, as parents, can help our kids be smart with money—even if we’re still learning ourselves. We talk about the mistakes we made, why it's important to have money talks early, and how his free event, the Raising Generational Wealth Summit, gives families simple steps to build a better future.About our guestClifton D. Corbin, RFC®, MBA, was a business consultant with over two decades of experience when he left the office to become a full-time stay-at-home dad. During this time, he authored his first book, Your Kids, Their Money, which focuses on providing parents with the skills and tools to teach financial literacy to their children. He currently hosts an annual virtual event in the early spring to help moms master their money and pass on a legacy to their children called Raising Generational WealthClifton CorbinFree Virtual EventFree Kids workbookSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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Apr 3, 2025 • 59min

Debt Consolidation Can Work but Only If You Know This First - Episode 119

Send us a textIn today's episode, I talk with Dr. Erika Rasure about how money problems are more than just numbers. We talk about how debt can make you feel sad, stressed, or stuck, and why it’s important to heal your money story. Dr. Erika shares how she helps people who feel overwhelmed by debt and want to change their lives. We also talk about credit scores, money shame, and how to build healthy habits that actually last.About our guestDr. Erika is a former financial advisor and university professor turned financial therapist and educator who has helped thousands of people approach their money in more holistic, positive ways. She currently serves as Chief Financial Wellness Advisor at Beyond Finance where she meets weekly with clients overburdened with debt and putting them on a path toward financial freedom. Dr. Rasure also serves as Chair of the Research Board for the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute. Additionally, she is a member of the Financial Review Boards for Investopedia, The Balance, VeryWell Family, and VeryWell Parents. Her insight and interviews have been featured in several prestigious national outlets, such as Barron’s, CNN, Forbes, Fox Business, Marketwatch, NBC News Now, USA Today, and Yahoo! She is a Certified Deep Transformational Coach and holds a doctorate in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University.Beyond FinanceSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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Mar 28, 2025 • 45min

Debt-Free Millionaire Millennial by Age 31 through Stocks and Real Estate Investing - Episode 118 (Classic Episode)

Send us a textIn today's classic episode, our guest Steven Stack shares his amazing journey of becoming a millionaire by age 31. Steven tells us how he learned important money lessons from his parents early on, like saving and staying away from debt. He explains how simple math showed him he couldn't just save money; he needed to invest it to grow. Steven started investing during a tough economic time and used real estate and the stock market to make his money grow fast. Listen to find out how Steven made smart choices, avoided common money mistakes, and how you can use these easy steps to build your own wealth.About our guest:Steven Stack is a financial consultant and coach whose mission is to help others build wealth holistically. He is 100% debt free which includes paying off a six-figure mortgage. He also became a millionaire by age 31 through investing primarily in real estate and the stock market. He believes wealth isn't just what's in your bank account but also the person you're becoming.Steven Stack's Website: https://www.stevenlstack.com/Steven Stack's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stackingwithstack/Support the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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Mar 20, 2025 • 49min

The Secret to Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Net Worth - Episode 117

Send us a textHave you ever felt stressed about money? In today's episode, I talk with Hanna Morrell, a financial coach who helps people feel better about money. She shares her story of struggling with finances and how she created a new way to manage money without guilt or shame. Hanna explains why many of us connect our self-worth to how much money we have and how to change that. She also gives tips on making smart money choices that match what really matters to you.About our guestHanna Morrell is the creator of the Pacific Stoa Financial Coaching Curriculum. Frustrated by traditional financial advice that focuses on punishment, shame, and mechanics, she developed a holistic approach that combines financial knowledge with behavioral and emotional tools. Basically Hanna teaches people how to trust themselves with their money.With over eight years of experience working with diverse clients, Hanna has crafted a curriculum that addresses the root causes of financial struggles. Blending financial literacy with principles from psychology, philosophy, trauma-informed practices,and cognitive behavioral therapy, she empowers individuals to overcome financial challenges and build lasting wealth.Hanna’s proven methods have helped countless people transform their relationship with money, set achievable goals, and create a brighter financial future. She is passionate about sharing her expertise with women, couples, and small businesses.https://yourworthcoach.com/intentional/Support the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money
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Mar 13, 2025 • 51min

Pay Down Debt or Invest - Episode 116 (Classic Episode)

Send us a textI made a big money mistake, and I want to share what I learned so you don’t have to make the same one. In today's classic episode, I sit down with Dr. Jay to talk about whether you should pay off debt first or invest your money instead. I share my personal story of paying off nearly a million dollars in debt, the choices I made, and what I would do differently today. We also talk about simple money rules, the hidden costs of debt, and how to make the best decision for your situation.About our guestJay Zigmont, PhD, MBA, CFP® is the Founder and CEO of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people. Childfree Wealth is the first firm dedicated to serving Childfree people.Dr. Jay is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Childfree Wealth Specialist, and author of the book “Portraits of Childfree Wealth” and the upcoming book “The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.” Dr Jay is the co-host of the Childfree Wealth podcast. His Ph.D. is in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut.He has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, and many other publications. In 2023, he was named a “Rising Star” by Financial Planning.Childfree Wealth Website Link to Dr. Jay's new bookSupport the show---Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money

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