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This episode originally aired March 30, 2025: This week Elaine talks about how to fund your dreams! Topics include mastering your cash flow, debt and equity. #FundYourDreams #CapitalReadiness #EntrepreneurLife #MoneyMoves #StartupStrategy

This episode originally aired March 9, 2025: Divorce isn’t just an emotional rollercoaster—it’s a financial earthquake. Whether you saw it coming or got blindsided, one thing is certain: your money moves are about to change. In this powerhouse episode of the Do. Different. Better Show, we’re breaking down exactly how to take control of your finances after…

This episode originally aired February 2, 2025: ️ Calling all consultants and solopreneurs! Are you ready to level up your business game and finally get paid what you’re worth? This episode of Do. Different. Better is your ultimate guide to setting confident rates, mastering negotiation, and maintaining boundaries that keep you thriving—not just surviving. In this episode,…

This episode originally aired April 13, 2025: What does it really mean to be wealthy? In this episode, we challenge traditional ideas of success and explore why being “rich” doesn’t always equal true wealth.

This episode originally aired March 2, 2025: Losing a job can feel like financial freefall—but don’t panic, we’ve got you covered! In this episode of the Do. Different. Better Show, we break down exactly what to do the moment you lose your job, how to protect your savings, and how to bounce back stronger than ever. Inside…

This episode originally aired September 29, 2024: Get ready to unlock your negotiation superpowers in this episode of the Do. Different. Better Show! Host Elaine Rasmussen is dishing out savvy, practical tips to help you save big on purchases and services by mastering the art of negotiation. Whether you’re negotiating a car price, haggling for a better…

This episode originally aired August 25, 2024: Are you ready to unlock the secrets to achieving financial independence and retiring early? Tune into this week’s episode of the “Do. Different. Better Show” with your host, Elaine Rasmussen, as we dive deep into the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. Whether you’re curious about how to start, looking…

This episode originally aired November 24, 2024: In this exciting episode of Do. Different. Better, Elaine sits down with La Juana Whitmore, CEO of NextFemme Financial, to dive deep into the world of empowering women entrepreneurs through financial literacy and support. La Juana shares her journey and the inspiration behind launching NextFemme Financial, a platform designed to…

Angel investing is more than a gamble; it’s a strategic way to fund the future you want to see. This episode breaks down the complex world of startup investing, explaining how to “pick your lane,” from angel groups to direct checks. You’ll learn the crucial difference between Safes and convertible notes and gain a powerful…

Discover how to align your investment portfolio with your personal values. This episode demystifies impact investing, ESG funds, and B Corps, explaining how to use these tools to create positive change without sacrificing financial performance. Learn to bust common myths about value-based investing and get a practical 30, 60, and 90-day action plan to get…

URGENT: Government Shutdown Survival Guide! Washington’s playing games, but your finances don’t have to suffer! In this must-watch episode of Do. Different. Better, I’m breaking down everything you NEED to know about the U.S. government shutdown. We’ll cover: What it is & WHY it keeps happening (it’s not our first rodeo!) The REAL impacts on your job,…

What if the money you inherited came with more confusion than clarity? This week on the Do. Different. Better Show, I sit down with Chase Collins, certified master life coach and founder of The Trust Fund Coach, who works with inheritors to unpack the emotional weight of wealth. From the outside, inherited money looks like freedom. But…

Most of us will earn over $2 MILLION in our lifetime—but without a plan, we lose time, money, and momentum. This week on the Do. Different. Better Show, I talk with Scott Yamamura, author of Financial Epiphany, about the “aha” moments that can change your financial life without shame, spreadsheets, or stress. We covered: ✅ The 3…

What does real financial planning look like—when it’s built for you, not the 1%? This week on the Do. Different. Better Show, I sit down with Stoy Hall, CFP®—founder of Black Mammoth, father, financial advisor, and host of the No BS Wealth Podcast—to break down what it actually means to build wealth in real life. Stoy grew…

What does it really take to scale a company to a nine-figure exit—and still lead with purpose, humility, and a marathon mindset? In this episode of the Do. Different. Better Show, I sit down with John Makarewicz, Managing Partner at Faris Capital Partners. From private equity to personal values, John shares the lessons he’s learned from growing…

Is your money mindset lowkey sabotaging your budget? �� This week on the Do. Different. Better Show, I sit down with Scott Maderer, a financial stewardship coach who helps everyday people shift their thinking, get out of overwhelm, and finally take control of their finances—without shame, spreadsheets, or stress. Scott doesn’t just teach budgeting—he helps you figure…

The Opportunity and Big Beautiful Bill for America (OBBBA) is a massive economic package with tax code changes, business incentives, and regulatory shifts that could shape the U.S. economy for years. In this two-part Do. Different. Better Show series, host Elaine Rasmussen breaks it all down: �� Part 2: Corporate-friendly provisions and high-earner loopholes Real-world impacts by…

The Opportunity and Big Beautiful Bill for America (OBBBA) is a massive economic package with tax code changes, business incentives, and regulatory shifts that could shape the U.S. economy for years. In this two-part Do. Different. Better Show series, host Elaine Rasmussen breaks it all down: Part 1: What’s in the bill and why it matters The…

What’s more valuable than money? Time. But what if you could turn your time into money? In this episode of the Do. Different. Better Show, host Elaine Rasmussen sits down with Renee Hastings, CEO of Executive Help Now, to explore how a business rooted in service became a vehicle for empowerment—for herself and her clients. We get…

You’ve heard the term—but what is a holding company? And is it just for rich people, or is it something YOU should consider? In this episode of the Do. Different. Better Show, Elaine Rasmussen breaks it all the way down: What a holding company is (in plain English) Why it protects your businesses and assets When you…

What if your job could be more than just a paycheck? In this episode of Do. Different. Better, host Elaine Rasmussen dives into employee ownership and profit sharing as powerful tools for financial freedom, workplace transformation, and community wealth building. You’ll learn: What ESOPs, worker co-ops, and employee trusts really are Why profit sharing can boost retention…

She walked away from a successful nonprofit career, built a life like a holding company, and decided that if she couldn’t find the capital—she’d build her own. In this episode of the Do. Different. Better Show, host Elaine Rasmussen sits down with Dr. Astrid J. Scholz—polypreneur, wealth hacker, and co-founder of Armillaria, Game The System, and Zebras…

Have you heard of a Special Purpose Vehicle—aka an SPV? Most people haven’t. But they’re a powerful investment tool that lets you pool funds to invest in a single deal, like a startup, real estate development, or private fund. In other words: you get access to opportunities that used to be reserved for the ultra-wealthy.…

This week on Do. Different. Better, I’m breaking down how to exit your business like a boss—whether you’re selling it, passing it on, or planning for “what if.” What you’ll get in this episode: ✔️ What succession planning REALLY means ✔️ The real deal on how to sell a business (and what buyers want) ✔️ How to…

What if wealth-building didn’t start with gatekeepers, but with community-driven visionaries? In this episode of the Do. Different. Better Show, I sit down with Cindy Willard, the powerhouse behind Capital Activation at @impactcharitable — where they’ve moved $82M+ into 18 investment pathways intentionally designed to expand ownership, opportunity, and generational wealth using some new financial...