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What if the key to your freedom isn't working harder—it's understanding money differently?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Melissa Northway, Financial Educator with True Path Financial and former NABO California President, about transforming your relationship with money and building real financial freedom.

Melissa shares:
- Why women need to start talking about money like men do on the golf course
- The alarming statistic that the majority of elderly poor are women
- Cash value life insurance as a Tier 1 asset—and how to become your own bank
- Living benefit riders that let you access death benefits when you get sick or injured
- Asset swap strategies used by billionaires like Zuckerberg
- How protecting your #1 asset (YOU) is the first step to wealth
- The launch of NAWAI: National Association for Women in AI
- Why AI skills can increase your income by 10-25%

Whether you're just starting to think about money or you're ready to level up your wealth strategy, this conversation will shift how you think about financial freedom—not as something for "someday" but as something you can start building today.

Melissa is offering a FREE comprehensive financial assessment to all listeners—a roadmap showing whether you're on track to reach your retirement goals.

🔗 CONNECT WITH MELISSA NORTHWAY:
Instagram: @melissanorthway
Website: melissacnorthway.com

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Instagram: @themanageher

Full show notes at themanageher.com

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What does it take to run the same restaurant for 19 years while navigating motherhood, divorce, and complete reinvention?

In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Lindsay Smith, owner and executive chef of Nirvana by Chef Lindsay in Laguna Beach, about resilience, creativity, and the power of building community through food.

Lindsay shares:
- How she went from culinary school at 19 to restaurant owner at 26
- The pivotal moment at her 40th birthday that sparked her divorce
- Navigating COVID while buying out her husband and rebuilding solo
- Why she shifted from "operator" to "owner" mindset
- The origin of her famous goat cheese ice cream (hint: a backyard fig tree)
- How her monthly ladies' dinner became a movement of 50+ women

Whether you're a business owner navigating a major life transition, a mom trying to balance ambition with presence, or anyone who's ever wondered if it's too late to reinvent yourself—this conversation will remind you that the best chapter might still be ahead.

🔗 CONNECT WITH LINDSAY SMITH:
Instagram: @nirvana.laguna
Website: nirvanlaguna.com

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Instagram: @themanageher

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Pleasure isn't selfish. It's self-care.

In this episode of The Manage Her Podcast, host Aimee Rickabus sits down with Dr. Holly Wood, a sexologist and women's sexual wellness expert, for a bold, honest conversation about intimacy, desire, and reclaiming your sexuality — especially as a woman navigating motherhood.

Dr. Holly Wood shares her journey to becoming a sexologist, the mixed messages women receive about sex, and why so many mothers feel disconnected from their bodies and their desire. She offers practical advice on communicating with partners, creating space for pleasure in busy lives, and gives women full permission to prioritize their sexual well-being.

This is the conversation we wish we had sooner. It's time to dismantle the shame and normalize pleasure.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

- The journey to becoming a sexologist — and why this work matters
- Unlearning the shame and mixed messages women receive about sexuality
- How motherhood impacts body image, desire, and connection
- Navigating intimacy in early motherhood (yes, quickies count)
- Understanding why desire works differently for women
- How to communicate your needs to your partner
- Creating safe spaces for pleasure in your relationship
- Why pleasure is a vital form of self-care — not a luxury
- Evolving sexuality through different life stages
- Permission to pursue the sex and pleasure you deserve

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✓ Dismantling shame and normalizing pleasure is essential for women's well-being
✓ Reclaiming your connection to your body is a powerful, ongoing journey
✓ Motherhood changes your relationship with your body — and that's okay
✓ Pleasure is not selfish; it's a form of self-care
✓ Open communication with your partner is key to a fulfilling intimate life
✓ You have the right to pursue the sex and pleasure you desire
✓ Sexuality is an integral part of who we are as humans

🎙️ ABOUT DR. HOLLY WOOD:

Dr. Holly Wood is a sexologist, sex therapist, and women's sexual wellness advocate dedicated to helping women reclaim their sexuality, dismantle shame, and prioritize pleasure as part of a healthy, fulfilling life.

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhollywoodphd/
🔗 Website: https://www.thehollywoodsexologist.com/
🎬 YouTube: @thehollywoodsexologist

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🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-her/id1809208475
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📦 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/91c217a5-4245-4b83-8d15-8edfdde06884/the-manage-her

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🌐 Website: https://www.themanageher.com
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themanageher/
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themanageher
🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheManageHer

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Intimacy and Pleasure
03:03 The Journey to Becoming a Sexologist
05:44 Unlearning Shame and Reclaiming Sexuality
08:57 Motherhood's Impact on Body and Sexuality
11:42 Navigating Intimacy in Early Motherhood
15:06 Understanding Desire and Its Challenges
17:46 Creating Safe Spaces for Pleasure
21:03 Communication and Connection with Partners
24:06 Evolving Sexuality Through Life Stages
26:48 The Importance of Self-Care and Pleasure
29:46 Final Thoughts on Sexual Empowerment

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