Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s guest is the inspirational Laura Cathcart Robbins, host of The Only One in the Room podcast and author of the upcoming memoir Stash: My Life in Hiding. Laura opens up about her struggle with addiction—a story she’ll share in depth in her book—and her journey out of hiding and into a career as a podcast host and writer. She is truly a remarkable person with a great message of recovery, resilience, and grace that we all could benefit from.In this episode we’ll talk about:•Eric’s appearance on The Only One in the Room and how he’s calling out the male-dominated industry •Laura’s story as growing a career in writing and public relations as a high school drop out•Her experience living with a pill and alcohol addiction, checking into rehab, and going through a divorce within the public eye•How being the only black woman in a room of 600 people led to her launching her podcast, The Only One in the Room•The process of writing her memoir •Being vocal when you find yourself in a room lacking diversityContinue the conversation with Eric's appearance on The Only One in the Room: https://brotmanmedia.com/the-only-one-in-the-room/ Visit dontretiregraduate.com for a full transcript of this episode.About Laura Cathcart Robbins:Laura Cathcart Robbins is the host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room, and author of the forthcoming Atria/Simon & Schuster memoir, STASH (March 7, 2023). She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for creating The Buckley School’s nationally recognized committee on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Her recent articles in Huffpo and The Temper on the subjects of race, recovery, and divorce have garnered her worldwide acclaim. She is a 2022 TEDx Speaker, and LA Moth StorySlam winner. Currently, she sits on the advisory boards of the San Diego Writer’s Festival and the Outliers HQ podcast Festival. Find out more about her on her website, or you can look for her on Facebook, on Instagram and follow her on Twitter.Laura Cathcart Robbins (@lauracathcartrobbins)https://theonlyonepod.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom/https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcasthttps://twitter.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1https://www.huffpost.com/author/laura-cathcart-robbinshttp://www.lauracathcartrobbins.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Logan's question: “will the stock market recover in 2023?”There's no way to know this for sure, but Eric shares his take on how this time is different, how the stock market may behave in the coming year based on history, and what you may want to start doing now.Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and it may be used in a future episode of Office Hours!Visit dontretiregraduate.com for a full transcript of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! and our first episode of 2023. Today’s guest is going to lead you through an interesting exercise to get you thinking about your personal money story.Shaun Maslyk, the host of the Most Hated F Word podcast, helps people identify their money stories and use them to improve their own financial behaviors. Grab a piece of paper and a pen and join us in this powerful journey of self-discovery. In this episode we’ll talk about:• Identifying our money stories and the life-long discovery journey it can be• The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration • A guided exercise in identifying our money stories and money traumas  • A look into Eric’s money story and understanding the moral to his story• How our money stories from childhood can impact us in the future • How people become intoxicated by money rather than being aware of our decisions   Visit dontretiregraduate.com for a full transcript of this episode.About Shaun Maslyk:As a trained and practicing Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Financial Behavior Specialist® Shaun integrates psychology, positive psychology, and coaching psychology theories to awaken our money stories and flourish beyond our finances. Shaun is currently studying and researching the relationship between money, behavioural change, psychology and human flourishing at the University of East London.Shaun is the host of The Most Hated F-Word podcast where he interviews practitioners, academics, artists and creators on what it means to have a happy, healthy and thriving relationship with money.www.themosthatedfword.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Collin's question: "what is a good financial New Year's resolution?"Setting New Year's resolutions isn't always successful, but there are some easy actions you can take to improve your finances this year. Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and it may be used in a future episode of Office Hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s guest is a stay-at-home dad and author of the book Your Kids, Their Money, Clifton Corbin.Clifton met our team at FinCon22 and was instantly a kindred spirit, so he’s here to talk about ways to teach your kids about money, how we can change the mindset around financial independence, and finding financial resources that resonate with you.Listen to his conversation with Eric and start having money conversations in your own home.In this episode we’ll talk about:• What it means to be retired• Clifton’s childhood as a money nerd• Giving a child an allowance vs. teaching a child to budget • Making money lessons relevant and age appropriate for children • Changing the mindset about financial independence• Filtering information and understanding which resources have value • The cost of education and whether or not college is worth the expense • The community within FinCon’s annual conferenceAbout Clifton Corbin:Clifton D. Corbin, MBA, PMP, 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, focused on providing parents with the skills and tools to teach financial literacy to their children. ResourcesBrotman Media Website: https://www.brotmanmedia.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdcorbin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdcorbin_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdcorbin  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Janet's question: “Is there anything different that women should be doing differently than men when it comes to financial planning?"With women living longer and often outliving a spouse, there can be a few aspects of a plan that affect women greater than men.Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and it may be used in a future episode of Office Hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! Today’s episode is free therapy as we’re joined by Dr. Doreen Downing, an expert on public speaking anxiety and finding your voice. Dr. Downing is a psychologist and confidence coach who specializes in the treatment of public speaking anxiety. She is the host of the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life podcast and teaches her 7-step process for transforming anxiety through presence and connection.Listen to her conversation with Eric and follow her steps to find your own voice. In this episode we’ll talk about:• Public speaking anxiety and where it comes from• How to overcome the fear of public speaking• Getting comfortable talking about things you’re uncomfortable talking about • Setting realistic goals and visions for your future• Focusing on being rather than doing• Facing fears, financially or in life Visit dontretiregraduate.com for a full transcript of this episode.About Dr. Doreen Downing:Dr. Doreen Downing is a Psychologist and Confidence Coach who specializes in the treatment of public speaking anxiety. She also hosts the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life Podcast. Doreen once suffered from extreme stage fright. In conquering it, she discovered being connected to your authentic self is the key to relaxed and confident speaking. In addition to coaching and online courses, she is author of Essential Speaking: The 7-Step Guide to Finding Your Real Voice, a book that teaches you how to transform your anxiety with presence and connection.  Website: https://www.essentialspeaking.com Course website: https://essential-speaking.thinkific.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/ Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/drdoreendowning/ Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/EssentialSpeaking Facebook Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/essentialspeakingbook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essentialspeaking/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdoreenh YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drdoreenh Podcast Playlist: https://www.findyourvoicechangeyourlife.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Amanda's question: “How might Social Security change in the future if there is a large cost-of-living adjustment in 2023?”Between the high number of boomers retiring and the low number of people joining the workforce, it's only natural that Social Security will look a lot different for Gen Z, Millenials, and even Gen X.Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and it may be used in a future episode of Office Hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! With the holidays right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to spread a little joy and who better to help us do that than the human sparkler herself: Tamra Andress.She is a thought leader in spiritual entrepreneurship who is helping business owners break out of their comfort zones, let others take the wheel, and build a brand with authenticity. Listen to her story and how she made the choice to redefine her success. In this episode we’ll talk about:•What it means to be “always becoming”•How legacies are seen as money, but should be something far deeper•Tombstone moments and how Tamra made the decision to change her own life in search of fulfillment •Redefining wealth and legacy•Turning work into play and finding joy in what you do everyday •The elements of building a business and a brand with authenticity •The power of retreats and why they’re helpful in life and in business•Why comfort zones are where people go to die•Surprises and the power of not knowing•Entering your transformation zone and capturing your message that can become your business, podcast, book, or legacyVisit dontretiregraduate.com for a full transcript of this episode.I've been called a human sparkler (who doesn't need a little sparkle in their life) and a top thought leader in spiritual entrepreneurship.I'm an international speaker, 2x best selling author, and the founder and chief evangelist of F.I.T. in Faith Media Company.As an ordained minister, I am commissioned to activate purpose-driven leaders personally and professionally with their broadcasted messages and businesses through publishing, podcasting, and play.Yes, work should be fun!My role as an event host to annual conferences and retreats enables me to help unleash identity and freedom around the world by bringing together other like-hearted and like-minded sisters and brothers!www.tamraandresss.comwww.fitinfaithmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s Office Hours, Eric answers Kyle's question: “Does giving my child an allowance teach them positive or negative lessons about money?”The short answer is it can do both, but there are ways to offer an allowance that can teach your child about saving, philanthropy, and other important life lessons.Have a question? Tweet it to us at @BrotmanPlanning or post it on our Facebook and it may be used in a future episode of Office Hours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices