Finance Fitness Finesse

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse (F3), Certified Financial Therapist and host Jaelyn Vickery sits down with Marc Changnon, a financial consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals and families strengthen their financial futures. Together, they explore why some families naturally pass down healthy money habits while others unintentionally pass down financial...

What if one of the most overlooked wealth-building strategies isn't another budgeting app or investment account, but community? In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, host Jaelyn Vickery sits down with Grace Ganley, founder of In Good Company , to explore the powerful connection between women's financial wellness, mental health, community, and long-term wealth building. Together, they...

What is financial therapy, and why is it becoming one of the fastest-growing fields in financial wellness AND mental wellness? In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, Certified Financial Therapist Jaelyn "JaeVic" Vickery breaks down what financial therapy is, how it differs from financial planning and financial coaching, and why understanding your relationship with money may be the miss...

Money is rarely just about money. In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, Nate Astle, CFT™, founder of the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute joins Jaelyn Vickery to discuss financial intimacy, financial infidelity, money communication, and the emotional barriers that often impact relationships. Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or simply working to improve your relationship wi...

Why do you make the financial decisions you do? In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, host JaeVic sits down with author of Generational Wealth Begins with Generational Knowledge , Dr. Joaquin Wallace to explore the Financial Genetic Code: the beliefs, habits, and money stories that influence how we save, spend, invest, and build wealth. Learn how financial psychology, generational wea...

Season 4 of Finance, Fitness & Finesse starts with the most important question: who is the person behind the mic? In this premiere episode, Certified Financial Therapist Jaelyn Vickery introduces herself, her professional philosophy, and the show's mission. You will hear about the experiences that shaped her relationship with money, why financial identity matters more than financial status, an...

What does it really take to build financial partnership in a relationship? In this episode, Certified Financial Therapist Jaelyn Vickery sits down with Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands and one of the only professionals in the nation certified as both a Fair Play Facilitator and an Accredited Financial Counselor. Together they explore financial intimacy, the connection between household labor...

You know you should be investing, but where do you actually start? In this episode, Jae Vic breaks down money risk, beginner investing, and what she calls "money moves" -- the actions that turn financial knowledge into real financial progress. She introduces the Big 3 Beginner Steps to Investing: building an emergency fund in a high-yield savings account, opening retirement accounts, and exploring...

In this episode of F3, JaeVic sits down with Dr. Shay Harris-Pierre, LPC, CFT — a licensed counselor, financial therapist, and host of Shades of Wealth. They talk about how money and mental health connect, and how our emotions, relationships, and upbringing shape the way we handle finances. Dr. Shay breaks down what it’s like to move into a different income level — the pressure, guilt, and family...

In this episode of F3, JaeVic sits down with Caleb Stapp, CPFA, to unpack how our spending habits, retirement goals, and mindset around money shape long-term financial wellness. They explore what it means to practice financial self-care, avoid lifestyle inflation, and build wealth with intention. Get in touch with Caleb Stapp, CPFA Website: Deep Creek Financial Planning   "Smart Investing Guide" F...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Suzy Carbrey, MA, CCC-SLP — an Executive Function and ADHD Coach with a unique background in speech-language pathology — for a conversation about how the brain’s “management system” shapes everything from our finances to our focus. Together, they break down why executive functioning matters, especially for adults balancing  ...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Justin Enlow — strategist, advisor, and systems-thinker with an MBA in Finance — for a powerful conversation about how faith, resilience, and community intersect with money. Justin shares the personal and professional experiences that shaped his mission to build financial literacy and sustainable impact through partnerships w...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Daly C. Andersson, CFA, CFP® — a powerhouse in personal wealth management and a voice for purpose-driven leadership — for a conversation that hits both head and heart. With over a decade of experience advising families, entrepreneurs, and women investors, Daly shares what it’s really like to lead in a male-dominated industry...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Tyrone White — Accredited Financial Counselor®, Certified Financial Therapist™, and veteran — to unpack the deep connection between financial wellness and emotional healing. With a background in military service, mental health counseling, and behavioral finance, Tyrone brings a trauma-informed, culturally aware lens to money...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Brian Page — financial educator, Accredited Financial Counselor®, and founder of Modern Husbands — for a deep and down-to-earth convo on what it really takes to thrive financially and emotionally in modern relationships. Brian shares the personal experiences that led him to create Modern Husbands and opens up about the realit...

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Tom Shepard — founder and CEO of Shepard FINANCIAL, financial educator, and author of Money Isn’t Everything, Everything Is Money — to rethink what wealth really means. Tom shares how his holistic approach to financial planning blends health, time, relationships, and material wealth into a more human-centered money mindset. T...

In this Finance, Fitness & Finesse episode, JaeVic sits down with Ashley (Souza) Agnew — Certified Financial Therapist™, Senior Wealth Advisor, and Director of Financial Wellness — for a real conversation about what it actually takes to build a better relationship with your money. Ashley breaks down how financial literacy early in life can shape long-term outcomes, why creating a personal mone...

Welcome back, Finessers! Season 3 of Finance, Fitness & Finesse is here — and we’re leveling up in every way. Hosted by Jaelyn Vickery, LSW ~ clinical financial therapist and lifestyle wellness polymath, F3 Szn3 is all about building wealth with wellness. We’re getting real about burnout, redefining success, and helping you master every dimension of your life — FIVEREPS at a time. Whether you’...

Season 2 brought growth, gems, and real conversations—but even passion projects need a reset. JaeVic shares why stepping back to recalibrate is key to long-term success and what’s next for F3. Big things are coming, so stay tuned—this is just the intermission before the glow-up!   Social Media: Connect with JaeVic! F^3 Website: https://financefitnessfinesse.podbean.com/ Insta/Facebook: @financefit...

In this two part episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, host JaeVic sits down with Joyologist Heidi Esther—life coach, speaker, and author of For Cryin’ Out Loud—to explore the power of self-discovery and emotional intelligence in achieving a Joyfully Abundant Life. Heidi shares insights on transforming personal challenges into strengths, breaking free from people-pleasing, and embracing one’s...

In this two part episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, host JaeVic sits down with Joyologist Heidi Esther—life coach, speaker, and author of For Cryin’ Out Loud—to explore the power of self-discovery and emotional intelligence in achieving a Joyfully Abundant Life. Heidi shares insights on transforming personal challenges into strengths, breaking free from people-pleasing, and embracing one’s...

In this episode of Finance Fitness & Finesse, host JaeVic dives into the third letter of FIVEREPS dimensional wealth: vocational. This episode unpacks what vocational wealth really means, why it’s so much more than just earning a paycheck, and how aligning your work with your passions, values, and strengths can lead to a fulfilling, balanced life. JaeVic explores the impact of toxic workplaces...

In this two-part episode of Finance, Fitness, & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Savvy Scholar Mike Vickery, nonprofit director at the Institute for Community, to unpack the power of authentic connections. Mike shares his expertise on building meaningful emotional bank deposits, mastering negotiation tactics, and navigating relational behavior transference. Listeners will gain insights into stan...

In this two-part episode of Finance, Fitness, & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Savvy Scholar Mike Vickery, nonprofit director at the Institute for Community, to unpack the power of authentic connections. Mike shares his expertise on building meaningful emotional bank deposits, mastering negotiation tactics, and navigating relational behavior transference. Listeners will gain insights into stan...

Show Notes In this episode of Finance, Fitness, & Finesse, JaeVic breaks down the concept of intellectual wealth, the second dimension in the FIVEREPS acronym for wellness. Intellectual wealth, much like a financial investment, grows through the knowledge and skills we cultivate, providing long-term benefits like enhanced creativity, adaptability, and decision-making. JaeVic explores how intel...