Financially Naked

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, hosts Garrett and Gina, two Certified Financial Trainers, dive into the world of financial scams. They explore common scams, how scammers prey on emotions, and provide practical tips on how you can protect yourself and your loved ones. They highlight the importance of staying informed and prepared to safeguard your finances in a constantly changing world.  For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

In this month’s DEIB installment of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Rachel, our HR Manager, and Certified Financial Trainer Garrett dive into the important but often overlooked topic of ageism. They explore how age-based discrimination impacts both younger and older adults in the workplace, share personal experiences, and discuss the broader implications of forced retirement and the value of mentorship. They chat about the importance of age diversity, inclusive policies, and the mutual learning that can happen when different generations come together.  For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, hosts Sam and Kelly dive into financial confidence—a challenge many clients face when starting their journey. They discuss the emotional hurdles of the first "financially naked" session, the importance of a healthy money mindset, and how everything, from budgeting to income management, is fixable with the right approach. Sam and Kelly discuss how building financial confidence is a process that evolves with ongoing education, realistic goal-setting, and the freedom to make choices that align with your values.    For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Certified Financial Trainer Sara B and Certified Trainer Advisor Kadri dive into an exciting new service offered by The Financial Gym's sister company, Financial Gym Advisory Services (FGA). They explore how FGA is expanding The Gym's mission by providing personalized investment advice and portfolio management tailored to each client's unique financial journey. For current Financial Gym clients, FGA offers a free portfolio review to help ensure your financial goals are on track.      Sara and Kadri discuss the benefits of working with FGA, from personalized, human-driven guidance to breaking the barrier of asset minimums. They break down what to expect from a portfolio review, why it might be the perfect next step in your financial journey, or where you can get started if you're not quite ready to invest yet!    For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host, Kelly Medina, a Certified Financial Trainer, is joined by Hillary Black, a Career Coach with over 25 years of experience. Together, they explore Hillary's unique career journey, her transition to career coaching, and her philosophy on finding joy and fulfillment in one's career.     Hillary shares her insights on career transitions, the importance of continuous learning, and practical advice for those looking to achieve "Career Happy." Whether you're considering a career change or looking to find more happiness in your current role, this episode offers valuable guidance, tips, and tricks!    For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.      

Welcome to another episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym! In this month's DEIB installment, HR Manager Rachel Adaline invited Kristen, a long-time client and warm-up caller at The Financial Gym, to discuss the intersection of faith, spirituality, and finances. Kristen shares her journey from Evangelical Christianity to Islam, highlighting her personal experiences and financial practices within the faith. Rachel and Kristen explore how to support and be inclusive of diverse religious backgrounds in the workplace and daily life. For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts, Kadri Augustin and Jill Wagner, Certified Financial Trainers, dive into how to move and live abroad. Kadri and Jill share their experiences living in various parts of the world, including France, Ecuador, Jamaica, Spain, and beyond. They discuss the unique challenges and financial lessons learned from their international moves, offering insights and practical tips for anyone considering a life overseas. Join us as we explore the joys and hurdles of embracing new cultures, managing finances across borders, and following your dreams to new destinations.  For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two Certified Financial Trainers, Sam and Catriona, are here to gymsplain balance transfer cards.  They start by explaining what balance transfer cards are and how they can be used to manage and pay off high-interest debt. Throughout the episode, Catriona and Sam talk about the importance of being mindful with balance transfer cards, understanding your specific debt, and the role of developing better habits and financial planning when addressing debt and financial health.      For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

In this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, host Sara B is joined by the multi-talented Paige Williams, a career coach and salary negotiation expert who recently achieved Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) after an impressive eight-year corporate career.  Paige has an incredible story; she is a public speaker and has successfully managed multiple businesses, including a tequila company and an educational software company. Her passion for career coaching began during her time as a manager when she realized her employees needed more personalized attention and mentorship. This realization and encouragement from her friends led her to charge for her coaching services.   In this episode, Paige shares her insights on career coaching, effective salary negotiation strategies, and understanding one's total compensation package. Tune in to learn from Paige's wealth of experience and gain practical tips to enhance your own career journey.  For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.    

In this week's episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, hosts Garrett and Sam, Certified Financial Trainers, discuss financial independence or FI. They talk about the concept of financial independence and the different ways it can be accomplished. They cover various types of financial independence, from Lean FI to Fat FI and everything in between. Whether you're just learning about FI for the first time or looking to assess your path to financial freedom, Garrett and Sam offer insights and practical advice to help you on your journey. Learn about the power of making work optional, calculating your FI number, and finding your unique path to financial independence.    For more details check out our show notes here! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the show, send an email to trainerpodcast@fingyms.com.