Financially Intentional

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---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

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---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

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---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

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---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

Dr. Sherry Peel Jackson, a retired CPA and former IRS agent with over 35 years of experience, dives into how the wealthy leverage tax laws to keep their wealth. She discusses the financial advantages of owning a business, including valuable deductions that many miss. Sherry shares her personal journey from the IRS to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and mentorship. Listeners will learn practical steps to stop overpaying on taxes and transform their financial futures.

Send us a textToday’s classic episode is super important if you’re thinking about college! I chatted with Chris Corinthian, and he shares amazing tips on how to pay for college without taking on student loans. He explains how to find scholarships, apply for free money, and even get paid to go to school! We also talk about how to plan ahead, save money, and make smart choices so college doesn’t become a financial burden.About our guest:Chris Corinthian has worked for over 15 years in higher education in the areas of financial aid and financial literacy. After working with thousands of students, he realized that there were specific steps that students did to receive multiple scholarships and graduate debt-free. Unfortunately, there were also students who did not know this information and dropped out of school because they did not have enough money to complete college. Chris is on a mission to stop the national student loan debt from rising by showing students the blueprint to not only graduate debt-free but also show them how they can have money in the bank when they walk across that stage at graduation. Through teaching the principles of financial literacy, he walks high school students and current college students through a three-step framework on how to “find the money, budget the money, and grow the money” to pay for school.Check out Chris’s bookGet a free chapter from the bookResources mentioned:Taco Bell Live Mas ScholarshipRaise.meSchollyClep examsSupport the show---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm thrilled to talk with Grace Vandecruze. Grace shares her incredible journey from being homeless to becoming a millionaire. We chat about her inspiring family, her path to success, and the power of believing in yourself. Grace's story is full of hope, resilience, and valuable lessons about financial wisdom. Join us as we explore how she overcame obstacles and learned to thrive.About our guest:Grace Vandecruze is twenty years into a successful career as an investment banker, primarily focused on the financial services industry, after having spent seven years as a financial auditor in public accounting. She is an insurance investment banking expert, advising companies and insurance regulators on mergers & acquisitions, financings, capital strategies, valuation, restructuring, private placements, due diligence and other transactions. She has developed an in-depth knowledge of all forms of corporate insurance and financial services transactions and financings in the debt and equity markets. Ms. Vandecruze has worked on numerous restructurings, debt and equity offerings (including IPOs), M&A transactions, demutualizations and regulatory projects in the global life and P&C reinsurance and insurance markets and more broadly in financial services.Grace Vandecruze WebsiteGrace Vandecruze's MasterclassHomeless to Millionaire: 6 Keys to UPLIFT Your Financial Abundance by Grace VandecruzeBecome a Wealth Builder Master ClassSupport the show---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

Send us a textIn today's episode, we are talking about something super important but often ignored—what happens to your stuff when you’re gone. I sat down with expert attorney Paul Deloughery to learn how families can avoid losing money in probate court. We talked about the differences between wills and trusts, how to make sure your kids get what you want them to have, and how to stop family fights before they start. Paul shared real stories about people who lost everything just because they didn’t plan ahead.About our guestPaul Deloughery is an Arizona probate and estate planning attorney. He helps ease the probate process and helps families honor their loved ones' wishes with clarity and confidence. With decades of experience in probate law, Paul understands the deep sense of responsibility his clients feel and the stress that can come with managing legal matters during a time of grief. Through his concierge-level approach, Paul provides families with clear, proactive guidance, simplifying each step so they can move forward knowing their loved one’s legacy is being handled with care.Books by Paul Deloughery:Probate Made Simple: How to Save Time, Ensure Family Harmony, and Reduce StressLasting Wealth: A Revolutionary Method for Family Wealth TransferSupport the show---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

Send us a textToday's episode is extra special. I sit down with Dr. Kimberly Harms, and let me tell you, this conversation touched my heart in ways I didn’t expect. Kim has been through so much—losing her son, husband, and mother—but she has learned how to find joy again. She shares her journey of love, loss, and healing and gives us real tips on how to prepare for the future while still living fully today. We talk about grief, making peace with death, and leaving behind a legacy of love. If you or someone you know has ever faced loss, this episode will inspire you. Grab some tissues and listen in!About our guestDr. Kimberly Harms has been around the block in life. She has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a dental school professor, a grief counselor, a death doula, a civil mediator, a clinical dentist with her late husband Jim in Farmington MN, a school board Chair, President of an international women’s organization, the first woman President of the Minnesota Dental Association, a National Spokesperson for the American Dental Association (21 years), Coach for Widows, an award-winning, best selling author and international speaker on the topics of grief, conflict and legacy planning. She has also suffered many personal losses, including the deaths by suicide of her mother and son and the death by broken heart of her husband after their son’s death. Her most important role now is mother to her two surviving children and grandmother to 6 precious grandchildren.Dr. Kimberly Harms' WebsiteSupport the show---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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

Send us a textIn today's episode, I am talking with Ed Vargo, who helps women take charge of their money. Ed has a powerful story about growing up in a tough situation and watching his mom struggle because she didn’t have the right financial tools. Now, as a financial advisor, he teaches women how to make smart money decisions and avoid common mistakes. We chat about why women think differently about money, how to align spending with personal values, and why financial education is so important.About our guestEd Vargo is the co-founder and President of Burning River Advisory Group and enlightenHer, a community devoted to money mentorship for women. With more than 24 years of experience in the financial services industry, Ed strives to help women develop a long-term financial plan for every stage of life including retirement planning, college planning, and transitioning successfully in cases of death and divorce.Ed’s passion for helping women with their finances stems from his family life. His mother, an immigrant from South Korea, had four children with his father. After getting a divorce, she lost custody of her children due to inability to support her family financially. Her unfortunate lack of financial literacy fueled Ed’s passion to help women become empowered so that they can move through divorce confidently and without fear of losing their home or children.enlightenHer Website enlightenHer InstagramFreebies by Ed Vargo:12 Steps to Safeguard Your Financial and Emotional Well-BeingMoney Myth: Personal Finance is too boring and complicated eBookSupport the show---Check Intentional Style here: https://www.intentionalstylesuite.com/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