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Financially Intentional

Financially Intentional

By: Naseema McElroy
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Welcome to the FInancially Intentional Podcast with Naseema McElroy! This is a weekly podcast covering all things personal finance for those ready to build wealth but who may not know where to start. We believe that you have all the tools to improve your finances because you and your family deserve it. Our hope is that by listening to this podcast, your circle of influence is enhanced. Let us be the folks you choose to surround yourself with.© 2025 Financially Intentional Career Success Economics Personal Development Personal Success
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  • The College Dilemma: Late-Stage Planning and Financial Solutions - Episode 130
    Jun 19 2025

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    Our guest, financial advisor Brad Baldridge discusses the complex landscape of college planning and its intersection with financial realities. Delving into the different perspectives surrounding the value of higher education, Brad emphasizes the importance of aligning college expenses with overall financial goals, including retirement planning. He highlights the challenges faced by families in navigating the ever-increasing costs of college and offers practical strategies for managing finances and making informed decisions. With a focus on striking the right balance between educational aspirations and financial stability, Brad provides valuable insights and resources for families seeking guidance in the college planning process.

    About our guest:
    Brad Baldridge is one of the nation’s leading college financial experts. He teaches families the best ways to plan, save and pay for college so they can make their children’s college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. For over 20 years, he has shared his expertise and insights through his private practice, as a blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast, and as a presenter at numerous workshops and seminars.

    Guest Resources:

    • Baldridge College Solutions
    • Taming The High Cost of College Resources
    • Taming The High Cost of College Podcast


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    48 mins
  • This Simple Strategy Helped Him Retire Before 30 - Episode 129 (Classic Episode)
    Jun 12 2025

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    In today's episode, I’m excited to have Kadeem Leslie with us today. Kadeem shares his incredible journey from Jamaica to achieving financial freedom before 30. He talks about the challenges he faced growing up, the pivotal moments that shaped his path, and the strategies he used to build multiple streams of income. From starting a property management company to investing in vending machines and real estate.

    About our guest:
    Kadeem Leslie is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, author of bestseller, Full Student, and educator on financial freedom. His companies manage over $7 million AUM. His philosophy of FULL challenges people to live their best year, every year, while maximizing their time, impact, physique, earnings, and happiness in the process. He is also an accomplished cellist, having played for over 10 years and for many heads of state.

    • Kadeem Leslie's site and book
    • Kadeem Leslie's IG


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    54 mins
  • Women Deserve Better Financial Advisors and This Is Why - Episode 128
    Jun 5 2025

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    In today's episode, I sit down with my friend and mentor Hilary Hendershott, a super smart financial expert who helps women build wealth. Hilary shares how she went from being deep in debt and losing her home to becoming a millionaire and teaching others how to win with money. We talk about why so many people, especially women, feel left out when it comes to money, and how changing the way you think about it can totally change your life.

    About our guest:
    Hilary Hendershott, MBA, CFP®, is the founder and Chief Advisor at Hendershott Wealth Management, a fee-only firm dedicated to helping women and couples achieve financial freedom through personalized, tax-aware investment strategies. With over two decades of experience, Hilary’s evidence-based, compassionate approach simplifies the complexities of money and empowers clients to reduce financial stress and grow their wealth. As a fiduciary, she puts her clients' best interests first—eschewing commissions and proprietary products—and has earned a 94.96% retention rate among high-net-worth clients over the past five years.

    Hilary’s passion for financial empowerment is deeply personal. After losing her condo to foreclosure and facing nearly $600,000 in debt, she rebuilt her life by transforming her money mindset, ultimately creating the Money Operating System® to help others do the same. She’s been named one of Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors for six straight years, is a Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, a TEDx speaker, and the host of the Love, your Money® podcast. Hilary’s work has been featured in major media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, NBC, and FOX. She holds an MBA from Santa Clara University and lives between California and Puerto Rico with her husband, daughter, and two cats.

    Hendershott Wealth Management

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    45 mins

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