In this episode of Women of Wealth, we sit down with SF Money Coach, Carrie Friedberg, to explore the powerful intersection of money and psychology - and why so many capable, high-achieving women still feel anxious, ashamed, or overwhelmed when it’s time to talk finances.

Carrie shares her own journey from “financial mess” to full transformation through coaching, and explains how her background as an educator (yes—kindergarten!) shaped her signature approach: making money simple, approachable, and emotionally safe. Together, you’ll unpack common myths about budgeting, how mental health practices like meditation can support financial clarity, and why everyone needs at least one financial confidant.

The conversation also goes deep on relationships and money—including how family history and financial trauma can show up in marriage, what it really takes to align goals as a couple, and practical strategies to prevent the big blow-ups before they start.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why money feels so emotional—and how to move from avoidance to empowerment
• The myth that “budgeting means you’ll never have fun again” (and what to do instead)
• Carrie’s concept of a financial confidant and why it can change everything
• The #1 hidden issue couples face: different money histories + unspoken expectations
• How to align financial goals while still honoring individual dreams
• A practical savings framework (three distinct savings “buckets”/accounts)
• How to set spending agreements that reduce conflict and build trust

Resources mentioned:

• Carrie Friedberg’s website: sfmoneycoach.com
• Book: At Peace With Money: A Holistic Roadmap to Financial Wellness (pre-sale available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble)
• Email: carrie@sfmoneycoach.com
• Free tool: “Financial Partnership Questions” (downloadable on Carrie’s website)

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In this episode of Women of Wealth, Hawley sits down with powerhouse Dr. Lauren Powers—award-winning athlete, ten-time bodybuilding champion, stuntwoman, media personality, best-selling author, global speaker, and founder of Lauren Powers’ House of Body & Business. From being discriminated against as a firefighter for “not being strong enough” to becoming a 10x heavyweight bodybuilding champion and a Hollywood SAG actress, Lauren shares how faith, reinvention, and radical confidence have guided every chapter of her life.

She opens up about turning a gender discrimination lawsuit into fuel, competing and promoting in the bodybuilding world, pivoting during COVID into women’s empowerment, and now leading the Abundant Life Expo focused on health and wealth. Lauren and Hawley talk about faith over fear, shifting from lack to abundance, and what it really takes to walk into any room like Wonder Woman—spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

What We Cover in This Episode

• Lauren’s journey from firefighter to 10x bodybuilding champion—and how discrimination pushed her into her true strength.
• The politics of competitive bodybuilding and why she chose to create her own athlete-centered events.
• Pivoting during COVID from fitness competitions to women’s empowerment and now to health-and-wealth-focused events.
• How faith has always been present in her story—even before she had language for it—and why she now gives God all the glory.
• Practical confidence habits: self-talk, body language, how you enter a room, and why what you wear can become part of your message.
• Using your personal brand—like Lauren’s cross earrings and scripture necklace—to open doors and conversations about faith and purpose.
• How she keeps her body camera-ready in her 60s through simple daily habits, flexibility, movement, and mindset (including birthday cake with grace!).
• Shifting from a scarcity mentality to an abundance mindset and why Lauren says yes to opportunities, not just dollar signs.
• The heart behind her Abundant Life Expo and how she’s bringing health and wealth leaders under one roof.

Guest Links & Resources

• Connect with Dr. Lauren Powers:
  Website & events: laurenpowers.com
• Grab her book:
  Beneath the Muscle: Unleash Your Inner Champion – free digital download at beneaththemuscle.com

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In this episode of Women of Wealth…
We sit down with award-winning real estate agent and team leader June Lemmings, the powerhouse behind June’s Team with Keller Williams Realty in Greeley, Colorado. From a childhood spent in a burnout trailer with no electricity to becoming a foster child with $100 and three jobs, June’s story is one of radical resilience, relentless work ethic, and using real estate as a path to true generational wealth.

June shares how she rebuilt her life, repaired her credit, and learned real estate “from the backside in” working with an investor–then turned that knowledge into a top-performing team built on relationships, referrals, and community impact, not cold leads. She opens up about winning Best of Greeley, Colorado multiple years in a row, what it really takes to create a winning team culture, and why she’d rather pour into her past clients than pay for online leads.

For women who are first-time homebuyers, entrepreneurs, or simply curious about using real estate as a wealth vehicle, June breaks down practical strategies—from buying your first home, to house hacking with duplexes, to using DSCR loans and smart credit rebuilding to get in the game sooner than you think. She also gets real about balance, what happened when she lost 120 pounds, and why delegation, boundaries, and a strong morning routine have been key to sustaining seven-figure success.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• How June learned real estate through investment properties first, and why that shaped her passion for generational wealth.
• Why 86% of her business comes from past clients—and how client events, VIP experiences, and genuine relationships outperform internet leads.
• The culture equation behind June’s team: high standards, positivity, continuous growth (“green and growing, not ripe and rotten”), and the golden rule.
• Practical ideas for community-based marketing: seasonal events, charity tables, local women-in-business groups, and creating experiences your clients never forget.
• How June teaches first-time homebuyers to prepare: credit rebuilding, financial peace principles, and matching the right lender and loan product to each person.
• A simple breakdown of house hacking and DSCR loans—including examples of clients who went from first home to multiple rentals and no house payment.
• June’s honest take on 50-year mortgages, refinancing, and how to think long-term about interest, payments, and wealth building.
• The truth about balance as a single mom and business owner, why her health suffered, and how losing 120 pounds and prioritizing her morning routine changed everything.
• A powerful mindset reframe around time, delegation, and hiring your first assistant so you can double your impact without burning out.
• June’s favorite money book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, and her core belief that anyone can build wealth if they’re willing to learn and take action—no matter where they started.

Connect with June

• Website: JuneLemmings.com
• Social: June’s Team on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn
• Office: (970) 573-5791 (Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:30pm MT)

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