Episodes

  • Investing Without Intimidation: From Overthinking to Ownership - Financial Confidence Bootcamp Part 4

    Investing Without Intimidation: From Overthinking to Ownership - Financial Confidence Bootcamp Part 4
    Oct 30 2025
    It’s time to turn confidence into ownership. In the final episode of the Financial Confidence Bootcamp, we’re breaking down the world of investing — minus the Wall Street jargon and overwhelm. Because investing isn’t just for finance bros and millionaires. It’s for anyone who wants their money to grow quietly in the background while they live their life. You’ll learn how to simplify your investing decisions, overcome the fear of “doing it wrong,” and build a portfolio that works for your real life — not someone else’s. You’ll walk away with: A simple, 3-step framework to start investing (even if you feel clueless) The truth about fear, confidence, and analysis paralysis Exactly where to start — from 401(k)s to Roth IRAs to brokerage accounts How to automate your investments so growth happens on autopilot What “staying the course” really means when the market gets bumpy This episode will leave you thinking, “I can actually do this.” Because you can — and it’s time you did. Part 1 - Budgeting That Actually Fits Your Life Part 2- How to Tackle Debt — Without Cutting Coffee, Joy, or Your Sanity Part 3- Save Like You Mean It! Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter. Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here. Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Trust Over Transactions: How Financial Planning Finally Put People First

    Trust Over Transactions: How Financial Planning Finally Put People First
    Oct 28 2025
    For too long, financial advice came with strings attached — confusing titles, hidden commissions, and “suitable” recommendations that didn’t always serve you. But the future of financial planning looks a lot different. In this episode, I’m joined by Lori Atwood, CFP®, founder of Fearless Finance, to unpack the evolution from sales-driven advice to fiduciary, fee-for-service financial planning. We get real about what fiduciary actually means, why hourly advice is changing the game, and how women can finally get help with their money — without the pressure or the pitch. You’ll walk away with: The real difference between “suitable” and fiduciary advice (and why it matters for your money) How hourly planning makes expert advice more accessible — and judgment-free The emotional side of money that most advisors completely overlook Why financial adulting isn’t about perfection — it’s about peace of mind If you’ve ever wondered whether your advisor is really acting in your best interest, this episode will help you ask the right questions — and take back control of your financial decisions. Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter. Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here. Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Marketing of Debt: How Lenders Exploit Your Blind Spots (and How to Outsmart Them) with John Dinsmore

    The Marketing of Debt: How Lenders Exploit Your Blind Spots (and How to Outsmart Them) with John Dinsmore
    Oct 25 2025
    Why do smart people still fall into debt traps? The truth is, debt is marketed to us in ways to exploit our psychology. We underestimate the true cost of borrowing, overestimate our ability to pay, and let lenders hide the fine print in plain sight. In this episode, Shari sits down with John Dinsmore—Professor of Marketing at Wright State University and author of The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You. Together, they unpack the marketing tricks and mental blind spots that keep people swiping, tapping, and signing up for loans they may regret later. Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter. Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. ⁠Sign up here.⁠ You’ll hear: Why your “future self” isn’t as financially heroic as you think How irregular expenses—not daily bills—fuel most credit card debt The hidden dangers of “0% interest” offers and long-term car loans Why paying with cash feels painful (and tapping to pay feels too good) The most important step you can take today to avoid debt traps If you’ve ever wondered why debt feels so easy to get into—and so hard to get out of—this episode will give you the insight (and strategies) you need to outsmart the marketing of debt. Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter. Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here. Follow John on X https://x.com/jdinsmore Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors! Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Money, Mindset & the Machines: How AI (and Self-Awareness) Can Change Your Financial Future with Elizabeth Ayoola

    Money, Mindset & the Machines: How AI (and Self-Awareness) Can Change Your Financial Future with Elizabeth Ayoola
    Oct 23 2025
    What happens when technology meets money mindset? In this conversation, Elizabeth Ayoola — writer, finance expert, and co-host of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast — shares how she went from writing $8 articles as a new mom to building lasting financial freedom. We get into how AI is reshaping personal finance, why emotional awareness still beats automation, and what it really takes to feel confident with your money — no spreadsheets required. You’ll walk away with: A smarter way to think about AI’s role in your financial life How to choose tools that actually support your habits and goals Why mindset (not math) drives lasting wealth A practical framework for building confidence with your money Want more real talk like this — plus practical tips to help you use what you hear on the show? Sign up here for Talkin' Points, a weekly newsletter with smart, judgment-free money insights delivered straight to your inbox. Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors! Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Save Like You Mean It: How Automation Builds Financial Confidence - Part 3 of 4 Financial Confidence Bootcamp

    Save Like You Mean It: How Automation Builds Financial Confidence - Part 3 of 4 Financial Confidence Bootcamp
    Oct 21 2025
    Part 1 - Budgeting That Actually Fits Your Life Part 2- How to Tackle Debt — Without Cutting Coffee, Joy, or Your Sanity We’re rewriting the story of saving today — because saving isn’t about restriction, it’s about freedom. It’s about building a life where unexpected expenses don’t derail you, where opportunities don’t slip by because you’re unprepared, and where your money quietly works for you in the background without constant effort. In this episode, I’m walking you through the three-tier savings system I use with clients to turn saving from something you “should” do into something that just happens — automatically and effortlessly. We’ll talk about why saving feels so hard (hint: the system is stacked against you), how to reframe it as an act of self-care, and the exact steps to automate your way to financial peace of mind. You’ll walk away with: A new mindset about saving — one rooted in freedom, not deprivation 3-tier savings strategy that makes your money work for real life Practical tips for setting up automation and removing decision fatigue A quarterly “money check-in” routine to keep your goals on track Tools and apps that make saving practically effortless This is the episode that helps you stop overthinking and start building financial confidence — one automated transfer at a time. Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors! Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Trading Isn’t Just for “Finance Bros”: Why Women Are Built to Win in the Markets with Diana Perkins

    Trading Isn’t Just for “Finance Bros”: Why Women Are Built to Win in the Markets with Diana Perkins
    Oct 18 2025
    If you’ve ever felt like the stock market was a boys’ club you weren’t invited to, this episode is about to change that. Diana Perkins — CPA, investor, and founder of Trading with Diana — joins Shari to break down why trading isn’t as intimidating as it looks, how women’s natural strengths give them an investing edge, and the simple, practical steps you can take to start building wealth through the markets. They get real about the psychology of trading, emotional decision-making, and why confidence matters more than capital. You’ll learn how to separate feelings from strategy, avoid the most common (and costly) beginner mistakes, and why financial literacy is one of the most powerful forms of self-care. You’ll walk away with: A clear understanding of what trading actually is — and why it’s not just for Wall Street pros. The truth about how much money (and time) you really need to get started. Practical strategies to manage risk, control emotions, and trade with confidence. A fresh perspective on how trading income can transform your financial independence — and your career options. Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors! Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • The Hidden Cost of Inherited Wealth: When Money Creates Guilt, Isolation, and Identity Confusion with Chase Collins

    The Hidden Cost of Inherited Wealth: When Money Creates Guilt, Isolation, and Identity Confusion with Chase Collins
    Oct 17 2025
    This isn’t a conversation you hear every day. In fact, most people will never talk about it out loud. But money—whether you have too much or not enough—always brings feelings with it: guilt, pressure, shame, confusion. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Chase Collins, a fifth-generation trust fund inheritor and the founder of Trust Your Trust Fund. Chase opens up about the real emotional cost of inherited wealth: the guilt of receiving money you didn’t earn, the isolation of being treated like a walking dollar sign, and the identity crises that come with trying to define your worth outside your bank account. You’ll hear: What it feels like to inherit money… and still feel completely lost. How Chase’s family history—spanning Texaco, massive real estate losses, and generational silence—shaped his financial beliefs. The most common emotional and behavioral mistakes trust fund inheritors make. How to create your own financial identity when you’ve been labeled “the heir” or “the trust fund baby.” Why inherited guilt can quietly sabotage your ability to live a meaningful life—and how to move through it. The difference between giving out of guilt… and giving from alignment. Whether you’ve inherited wealth, expect to one day, or are simply curious about the hidden dynamics of money and family legacy, this episode will challenge what you think you know about “having it all.” Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors! Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The Sneaky Ways We Sabotage Our Money - 40 Money Lessons for 40 Part 5

    The Sneaky Ways We Sabotage Our Money - 40 Money Lessons for 40 Part 5
    Oct 16 2025
    Most of us think money mistakes are big, obvious moves — but more often, it’s the small, everyday decisions that quietly drain our wealth. In this final episode of 40 Money Lessons at 40, Shari uncovers the subtle ways we sabotage our financial progress and shows you how to spot, stop, and redirect those habits. Learn how to align your spending with your values, avoid common traps, and make every dollar work harder for the life you want. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “great deals” and clearance finds often cost more than they save. How to rethink social spending and avoid lifestyle creep. Practical strategies to buy quality over quantity and reduce financial regret. Ways to keep your money aligned with what truly matters — without deprivation. ⁠40 Money Lessons at 40 - Part 1 40 Money Lessons at 20 - Part 2 40 Money Lessons at 40 - Part 3 40 Money Lessons at 40 - Part 4 Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app! Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney Thank you to our sponsors! Policygenius - Head to policygenius.com to compare free life insurance quotes from top companies and see how much you could save. Ava - Help build your credit score with Meetava.com. Use promo code: Money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins