What if you could actually feel good about money? Not just make more of it - but feel less stress, more clarity, and a sense of freedom around your finances?

That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week with our guest, John Kennedy.

He’s a Certified Financial Planner, yes… but his superpower is helping people unpack the emotional side of money, build simple systems that work, and finally take control of their financial life - without shame or overwhelm.

John is a partner and senior wealth advisor, and the co-host of the Above Board Podcast, which ranks in the top 2% of business shows globally. He’s also a husband, dad, 5K runner (with his dog, Chipper!), and a dedicated Braves fan who believes financial health starts with mindset.

In this candid convo, we talk about real-world money hangups - even for successful people - and how to shift from scarcity to freedom. Whether you're building a business, launching a new season of life, or just tired of feeling stressed about your finances, this episode offers fresh perspective, relatable insights, and practical tools to help you rewrite your money story.

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In this powerful episode, Mitch reconnects with Vanessa McNeal - a dynamic speaker, trauma-informed life coach, and certified elite coach who's changing the way leaders think about difficult people, burnout, and team culture.

Vanessa’s mission? To help high achievers ditch burnout, quiet the noise of overwhelm, and lead from a place of inner alignment. She’s not about surface-level fluff - her strategies are rooted in science, her story is authentic, and her presence is transformative.

In this conversation, Mitch and Vanessa dive deep into the neuroscience behind stress, conflict, and leadership - and she reveals how understanding your nervous system states can unlock empathy, better communication, and lasting transformation for yourself, your team, and your relationships.

Whether you're leading a team, navigating a tricky workplace, or just trying to show up as your best self - you’ll walk away with tools that are practical, powerful, and grounded in both science and soul.

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What does it take to fully step into the life you were meant to live? What happens when you lose a big part of your identity… and have to rebuild from the ground up? That’s what we’re talking about in this raw and real episode with Nick Koumalatsos.

Nick is a former Marine Raider, turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, coach, and author. He’s also the co-founder and CEO of Johnny Slicks, a fast-growing premium grooming brand.

He's also the author of Excommunicated Warrior: 7 Stages of Transition - a powerful book that explores how to navigate major life shifts without losing yourself in the process. With over 810K followers and 54 million+ views on YouTube, Nick’s message has reached people around the globe… and it’s not hard to see why.

He’s built a reputation for being bold, unfiltered, and deeply intentional - and in this episode, we go there.

Whether you’re facing a big change… wrestling with self-doubt… or ready to stop playing small, Nick’s story will encourage you to embrace the chaos, stop hiding, and courageously become unapologetically YOU.

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