Forever, But Not Always

I'm so lucky to have access to interesting people. Life would be so boring if everyone was like me...thankfully that is not the case.  I sat down with two of my very best friends, who also happen to be my literal next-door neighbors. We met and essentially fell in love during COVID when we moved in next door and the rest is history.  Bryson is an Airfield Manager in the Military and Jackie is a te...

For me, choosing a business partner was a very important decision. I needed to know that I could trust this person with my personal financial information and trust that they were going to be as committed to building a thriving business as I was. Being friends with the person would be a bonus, but not required.  However,  I got very lucky in business. My business partner, Emily Hepner, not only is...

Hey Hey Friends, it's me. Just me Chelsea Pagan.  Today I want to talk about Savings and investment discussions to have with your partner before you say I do.  This conversation is highlighted in my Marry Me Smart Course and is an important topic to address so you and your parent can build a partnership together that both parties are working towards.  When financial goals are not aligned, resentme...

Hey Hey Friends. So I love having experts on to talk all things money, marriage, and relationships, is so much fun. I learn something new every episode and have a blast hanging with people I get to call my friends.  But there is nothing quite like chatting it up with my Husband about how I apply my advice, strategies and tips for marriage in real life.  And hey, we have a lot to work on ourselves,...

I say this a lot, the two most legally significant things you can do in life are get married and die. So I decided that during a season where Money is the highlight, teaching you how to keep as much of that money with your estate in the event of your Death was an important topic to cover.  My friend, Janelle Hansen, an Estate Planning Attorney in Northern California, joins me to help highlight som...

I love to talk about Money. It's not taboo, it's sexy. It's empowering.  Billy Zerillo and I met on Instagram sharing our love for talking about money and how it can be used as a tool to build stronger relationships.  Billy is a financial advisor whose passion is helping women (especially women who have experienced divorce) answer tough financial questions and gain their purpose back.  Billy and I...

We are talking about some heavy stuff today with Family Law Attorney Nicole Ford.  1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc.(Bureau of J...

I love talking about money and ways money can help us have the happiest lives, and it has nothing to do with having a lot of it or more than the next guy. It has to do with your views on money and what your goals are. On Today’s episode, I invited my friend Cherie Austin to talk about money freedom and how both individuals and couples can develop their own personalized money strategies to build th...

I can't tell you how often people ask for discounts or balk at the idea of paying for a consultation with me.  Not everyone can afford my services, I get it and understand. Sometimes, I might even lose clients because of it, but that is ok.  On this episode, I wanted to explore the idea that knowing your value, including knowing and standing behind your rate, takes more than just self-awareness. I...

The relationship you have with yourself and your body can impact so many aspects of your life. From intimate relationships to your friendships and overall physical and mental health.  Becky Fryer is an amazing photographer who specializes in female boudoir photos in the bay area! I have had the pleasure of having her document many aspects of my life from my engagement photos and wedding to my pers...

Leah Mitchell helps unapologetically successful women also be shamelessly loved by a heartful masculine leader. After having disappointing experiences in love herself, she took the lessons she learned, the tools she gained, and turned that journey into a successful business helping other women attract the partner they want.  She leans in hard to the science of attraction while acknowledging that l...

Hey Hey Friends. Happy New Year! We have a few more epsiodes in season one and Im so thankful to be back behind the mic for a bit. For this espidoe, set aside a bit more time, it will be worth it.    Set aside some time for this longer-than-usual episode. It is worth it.  Life is short and marriages can be too. JoAnn Fawcett just ended marriage number 7 and has lots of stories to share. There are...

It's hard to explain the connection you have with teammates, especially college teammates you spend years of your life with working together toward a common goal. Emily and I will always be connected, even when our busy lives keep us from connecting as much as we both would like. In this episode, we talk about our former athlete years, how it has impacted us as adults, and the adjustments we have...

Navi Bliss is a certified love and relationship coach who brings her unique life experiences into her business to empower those looking for something more out of life. She teaches her clients her 4 pillars of confidence, how to get their sexy back and live a life full of passion and value. She is also an author, speaker, podcaster, and so much more. We talked about her journey to living a Blissful...

Taking time for yourself does not always have to look like a spa day, a shopping trip, or even a vacation. Sometimes taking time for yourself is just taking a moment or two to breathe and shut out the noise. Prioritizing mental health is more important now than ever and finding the tools that you need to be the best version of you is critical.  Michelle Pettengill, is a Licensed Clinical Social Wo...

The theme of this episode really landed on just being true to yourself, doing what makes you happy, and saying “eff it” to fear of making big life changes. Kendall Robowski left her career as a teacher to build an interior design business that would allow her more flexibility to spend time with her family, but also to focus on her individual goals. During the pandemic, she committed to move her bo...

Hey Hey Friends. Getting married is often the result of falling in love, but getting married is actually a legally binding decision that can have all sorts of consequences and benefits that you may not even understand. Would you enter a business relationship without a contract? Then why are so many people entering marriages without one? Premarital Agreements should be a conversation for everyone....

Hey Hey Friends. It is appropriate and acceptable to take the time to grieve the end of something you thought would be forever. As you navigate the divorce process, it is important to keep a perspective on what you can control and how to best find the path out of your divorce. Too often people choose messy litigation because they feel like that is the only way to protect themselves and make the ot...

Hey Hey Friends. Sat down with my Husband, Nick Pagan, back in August 2021 (right before we found out we were pregnant with our daughter Bellamy!). Nick is always up for anything and he did not hesitate to support this new adventure of mine. We chat about our marriage dynamic, communication, and interests.  Enjoy!