Money & You with Michelle Perkins

In a recent episode of the "Money & You" podcast, host Michelle Perkins engaged in a rich discussion with Jonathan Grimm, a licensed financial advisor and author of "The Future Poor." You can listen to a previous episode with Jonathan Grimm as well (ep. # 150). In “The Future Poor,” Jonathan Grimm explores the flaws in the American financial system and challenges conventional wisdom about reti...

Today’s guest discovered the value of money long before most of us even thought about it. At just ten years old, he was recycling bottles, selling to classmates, and already planting the seeds of financial independence. But his journey took a big turn the day he stumbled upon CNBC as a teenager. That single moment sparked a lifelong passion for investing—Earl Yaokasin realized that true wealth isn...

In this podcast episode of "Money & You," host Michelle Perkins engages in a powerful discussion with guest Joey Mure from “Wealth Without Wall Street”, focusing on the relationship between mindset and financial freedom. The conversation highlights how traditional beliefs about money, such as the notion that working hard equates to greater freedom, can be misleading. The guest shares personal...

In this podcast episode of "Money & You," Michelle Perkins speaks with Cliff Nonnenmacher, who began his career as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. After leaving his Wall Street career in 2003, he acquired a Master Franchise for New York and Connecticut, diving headfirst into the franchising industry. Since then, Cliff has owned and operated various franchise businesses, as well as non-...

In the podcast part 2 episode of "Money & You," with Dr. Noah St. John, we followed up our “head trash” conversation with more on the interplay between mindset (inner game) and practical strategies (outer game) in achieving financial success. They emphasize the importance of cultivating a positive relationship with money and overcoming mental barriers, referred to as "head trash."  Dr. Noah sh...

In this podcast episode of "Money & You," host Michelle Perkins joins guest Dr. Noah St. John, author of 25 books including one of his newest on overcoming mental barriers (head trash) related to money. Dr. Noah is on a mission to help people worldwide reduce the doubt, distraction and mental junk that blocks success. The conversation emphasizes the significance of mindset and habits in addres...

In this podcast episode of "Money & You," host Michelle Perkins discusses the critical relationship between mindset and money management with her guest, Ed Vargo. Ed is the co-founder and President of Burning River Advisory Group and EnlightenHer, a community devoted to money mentorship for women. With more than 24 years of experience in the financial services industry and father of 5 girls, E...

In this episode of the "Money and You" podcast, Michelle interviewed Camille Scott Wiles RN, Agency Owner of Emerald Diamond Advisors. A licensed financial professional with over 14 years of experience in commodities investing and a background as an ICU nurse. The discussion focused on the importance of financial security, particularly for nurses and other professionals, emphasizing strategies for...

In this episode of the "Money & You" podcast, guest Jayson Mamaclay of Norman Professional Services and Michelle Perkins discussed the critical distinctions between various financial roles within a business, including accountants, bookkeepers, and CFOs. They emphasized the importance of understanding these roles to enhance financial literacy among entrepreneurs, particularly in managing and gr...

In this podcast episode of "Money & You," Michelle Perkins engages with financial planner Mark Hansen, who discusses “the quiet part” out loud on this valuable episode. The conversation highlights the importance of intentional financial planning, particularly for single-income families, and the need for discipline in budgeting and saving for retirement.  Mark shares insights on how to create a...

In this exciting episode of "Money & You," Michelle Perkins converses with Joshua Brooks, a financial advisor and Army veteran with over 20 years of service. The discussion centers on the importance of financial literacy, particularly for military personnel, who often face challenges in managing their finances due to a lack of education on the subject. Joshua emphasizes the need for a mindset...

Michelle Perkins discusses the intersection of Human Design and business with her guest, Mel McSherry, who emphasizes the importance of understanding one's unique human traits and how to use them for improved profitability. The conversation highlights how many individuals overlook their personal strengths while focusing solely on their motivations. They explore the significance of mental and emoti...

In this inspiring episode of  Money & You , host Michelle Perkins welcomes Monica Garcia   Duggal, a financial strategist, entrepreneur, and transformational wealth coach, for an in-depth conversation on building true wealth with clarity, focus, and self-love. Monica brings decades of experience from Wall Street to entrepreneurship and shares powerful insights from her work with high-achieving...

In this episode of the Money & You podcast, host Michelle Perkins welcomes real estate expert Laura Pozarny for a timely conversation on what it takes to successfully sell your home in today’s dynamic market. Laura, a Los Angeles native and Westside specialist, shares her personal journey into real estate, insights into current market trends, and actionable tips for sellers looking to make the...

In this solo episode, Michelle discusses the importance of reassessing your financial goals and mindset as we reach the midpoint of the year. She encourages listeners to reflect on their progress since January and to consider this time as an opportunity for a fresh start. It's never too late to reset your goals and intentions, even halfway through the year.   Mid-Year Reflection:  - Acknowledging...

In this thought-provoking episode of Money & You , host Michelle Perkins is joined by Dr. Gregg Lunceford , PhD, Managing Director and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management, to  reframe how we think about retirement. Rather than seeing it as the end of something, Gregg encourages us to see it as the beginning of a new phase—which he calls “The Third Age.” Drawing from over 30 years of ex...

Are you prepared for life's unexpected twists and turns? Join me, Michelle Perkins, and my guest, Wallis Tsai, on this week’s episode of “Money & You” as we dive into the critical and misunderstood world of life, disability, and long-term care insurance.  Have you ever wondered if you’re getting the full story on insurance? Today’s guest, Wallis Tsai, founder of AboveBoard Financial, is here t...

Episode 178: Financial Therapy: Healing Your Money Mindset In this special Mental Health Awareness Month episode of the Money & You podcast, host Michelle Perkins welcomes back Wendy Wright, a leading financial therapist and CEO of Financial Therapy Solutions. With her rare combination of expertise in both licensed therapy and money coaching, Wendy helps individuals and couples navigate the em...

In this episode of the Money & You podcast, host Michelle Perkins is joined by money coach and entrepreneur Scarlett Stanhope, known as “The Biz Hippie.” Together, they explore the deep connection between emotional awareness, belief systems, and financial behaviors—emphasizing that healing your relationship with money is the true path to financial freedom. Scarlett shares her personal evolutio...

In the podcast episode of "Money & You," host Michelle Perkins engages with guest Janine, who shares her transformative journey in overcoming financial struggles. The discussion revolves around the importance of mindset and habits in shaping one's relationship with money, emphasizing that traditional financial advice often falls short. Janine recounts her experiences of living in debt and work...

In the podcast episode of "Money & You," host Michelle Perkins engages in a discussion with branding strategist Asia about the critical relationship between branding and financial success. The conversation emphasizes how mindset and habits surrounding money can significantly impact one's career and business decisions. Asia shares her journey to becoming a self-taught brand strategist, highligh...

In this episode of the "Money & You" podcast, host Michelle Perkins emphasized the importance of understanding your current financial situation to calm down fears and anxiety during uncertain economic times. She focused on how to control your mindset and emotions regarding money, and what proactive measures you can take, such as assessing personal finances, budgeting, and saving, possibly diff...

In this podcast, Sun Yong Kim-Manzolini was Michelle’s amazing guest, sharing her personal journey of overcoming incredible adversity, and ultimately achieving success and financial freedom- against all odds. Her experiences as an orphan after losing her parents, the challenges she faced in an orphanage, and physical disabilities created almost insurmountable obstacles.  Her perspective, resilienc...

In this podcast, Michelle Perkins speaks with Monique Gagné, a financial educator known as the "money mom" and author of "Who Took My Money ." She is also the creator of “The Power of Financial Happiness” course, an advocate for financial literacy in children through her book “Alex's Dream with Money” and an experienced speaker and media guest with a relatable and engaging style. Monique shares in...

In this podcast episode of "Money & You," Carlos Samaniego, EA and founder of Tax Debt Consultants, LLC  joins host Michelle Perkins for an entertaining and educational discussion centered on common misconceptions surrounding tax filings and other aspects of tax obligations that many of us do not understand. Carlos shares his journey, beginning with his own significant tax missteps that led hi...