Financially Naked

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Mike Poulin, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. He is joined by River Nice (they/them), founder of Be Intentional Financial LLC. River started their firm in 2019 after a career in the tech industry. They join Mike today to talk about all things queer finance and the unique challenges folks who don't fit into government-issued binaries face within our systems. They highlight the differences in financial planning for the queer and trans community and provide helpful tips for folks in the community and their allies. For more details check out the shownotes here. If you're interested in working on your finances in a judgment-free zone, schedule a free 20-minute consultation today with The Financial Gym. If you want to work with River, you can learn more here! Connect with River Nice Website: www.beintentionalfinancial.com Instagram: @rivernice.financialplanner Tiktok: @RiverNice.Finance Free workshops: https://learn.beintentionalfinancial.com/Linktree Free financial planning consultation Meet The Trainer Meet Mike Poulin, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Kylie Lipinski and Catriona Williams, two Certified Level 2 Trainers at Financial Gym talk about fun savings challenges you can try this autumn. With the holidays in a few months, it's a great time to start setting aside a little extra cash. A savings challenge is a fun way to do so, and today, they talk though a few different ones you can try! For more details check out our show notes here. Meet The Trainers Meet Catriona Williams, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer Meet Kylie Lipinksi, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

To round out this month's family-focused podcasts we want to repost this episode. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Garrett Faulconer, Financial Trainer, and he is joined by his colleague, Randi DeGraw, New Jersey-based trainer and mother of two, to discuss talking to kids about money. For further details check here!

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer and she is joined by Gym client Mary. It can be challenging to talk about money with your family, so today, they talk about how to start a conversation with your parents. After being a member of The Financial Gym for a while, Mary gifted her parents a membership, and it transformed the way they all think about and manage money. It's better to try and have the conversation than keep ignoring it. If you feel like your parents would benefit from working with a Certified Financial Trainer, send them to FinancialGym.com to schedule a free warmup call or gift them a membership! Meet The Trainer Meet Jazmin Higgins, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer Resources Mentioned In the Episode: Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk - Book and Website For more details, check out our shownotes!

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Kylie and Jazmin are talking about blending finances with a partner. This topic is very common among Financial Gym clients. From couples reimagining the way they manage their finances to helping folks navigate combining them for the first time, our Trainers see it all. Today Jazmin and Kylie talk about how they both manage money in their relationships, and the advice they share with clients. For more info check out our show notes here! Tools & Resources for Blending Finances The Honeydue Finance App is great for couples and takes out some of the learning curves. 1-1 Accountability Coaching with a Certified Financial Trainer Trainer-on-Demand Meet The Trainers Meet Jazmin Higgins, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer Meet Kylie Lipinski, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer

When it comes to saving for your child's future, there are a number of options available. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our Certified Financial Trainers, Joy Liu and Mike Poulin, are discussing the different types of investment accounts you can use to save for your children's future, considerations for each, and how to choose which is the best for you! Links Mentioned in the Show: Schedule a Free 20 Minute Consultation Refer The Gym to Your HR / Benefits Team Become a Certified Financial Trainer Meet The Trainers Joy Liu - Head of Trainer Academy Mike Poulin - Level 2, Certified Financial Trainer For more info, check out the full show notes here!

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Bevin Morgan, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer and she is joined by one of her clients, Maggie May. Today, they discuss a unique form of philanthropy: giving circles. Giving circles aim to make philanthropy accessible for people of all budgets! They are groups of like-minded people who pool together their time, energy, and money to make a difference. Maggie tells us about giving circles, how she and her friends founded The Undercard Collective, and how you can get involved in collective philanthropy. Connect with Maggie May & The Undercard Collective Website: TheUnderCardCollective.com Instagram: @undercardcollective Meet The Trainer Meet Bevin Morgan, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer For more details, check out the show notes here!

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer Genar Mendez. He is joined by Financial Gym client Sam Block who is recording from her tiny house in the Colorado mountains. Sam works as a Branding & Mindset Coach and today Genar asks her about some of the biggest challenges she sees her clients face and tips for working through them. Connect with Sam Website: https://samblockcoaching.com Instagram: @sam__block Meet The Trainer Meet Genar Mendez, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer Also mentioned: Beautiful You Coaching Academy. For full show notes click here!

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Jazmin Higgins, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer is joined by Rachel Adaline. Rachel joined The Financial Gym in May of 2022 as the Human Resource Manager and this is her first appearance on the podcast! She's here to chat with Jazmin about Employer Benefits. There are different benefits that may be offered by your employer and sorting through them can be confusing. They gymsplain the typical enrollment packages to help you make sense of it all! For more details click here.

In America, health insurance is one of the most complicated systems to navigate. With The Great Resignation, more people than ever are looking for alternative options to traditional health insurance. Some folks are in between jobs or are taking the leap to try something on their own for the first time. Indipop is a healthshare platform aiming to fill the gaps for folks who might not be the best candidate for traditional insurance. Melissa Blatt joins Certified Financial Trainer Kadri Augustin for the second time on the podcast, to share an update about Indipop. Her first appearance was in February 2021 and because healthcare is constantly changing, there's a lot to chat about today. Podcast Notes Everyone should have accessible and affordable healthcare. It shouldn't be something you can just afford with nothing at all included. Indipop was born from Melissa's personal struggle when she left the corporate world. The process of finding health insurance was incredibly frustrating. When most people think about insurance, it's planning for the worst-case scenario, but what if insurance was for more than the 'what if' moments in life? Choosing an insurance policy isn't fun, and can be a confusing process. In addition to the monthly payment, other important considerations include: What is the deductible? (the amount you have to pay before insurance kicks in) Which doctors are included in the network? Is virtual care included? Is preventative care included? How much are the copays? Are there annual or lifetime caps to the amount of coverage? How indipop is addressing the gaps for freelancers and those underinsured: Indipop plans are not the 'unicorn' or one-size-fits all plan, but it provides options. They are subscription plans, where you become a member of a community that shares the costs of medical needs, with an open network. There's a care logistics team to help you navigate through your medical needs. You are able to keep your doctor, and receive care even if traveling. Whether it is care on demand, or a referral, you're not alone figuring out what is best for you. How it works: Indipop brings plans to you. All of them are highly vetted and meet a strict criteria. They're plans that Melissa uses herself and feels comfortable sharing with her friends and family. There are eligibility and considerations around pre-existing conditions, with a two year check in. Some of the changes in the healthcare industry since Melissa's last appearance: It's an exciting time to be in healthcare and see the industry changing. These types of memberships are more available, especially in mental health and pharmacy care. Virtual medicine has really expanded and evolved. People like being able to receive care at home; they feel less rushed and more comfortable. Virtual medicine cuts out time, traveling, waiting, and logistics. People are asking for virtual healthcare because it's working, and they're getting the help they need. Younger people want to take control of their health and are interested in preventative care. Traditional insurance has a place, but it's refreshing there are different options out there, like indipop. Indipop replaces insurance with a new, different type of healthcare. It is available to clients in all 50 states, even when traveling. Customer service is a huge priority. When we aren't feeling well, it can be hard to function and the team is there to make sure you're taken care of. Healthshare companies are not new, but they are becoming more mainstream and accessible. Listen to Melissa's previous appearance on Financially Naked: Healthcare for Freelancers Learn More About indipop Website: https://indipop.co/Email: hello@indipop.co Instagram: @theindipop Meet The Trainer Meet Kadri Augustin, Level 3 Certified Financial Trainer