Financially Intentional

Send us Fan Mail We have another hard-hitting episode from our ESG series where we dive deep into a subject that's become a part of our daily lives: Amazon. Marie Thomasson, our certified financial planner, and I explore the challenges of breaking the Amazon habit and opting for more socially responsible spending. We candidly discuss the conditioning that's led us to click that 'Buy...

Send us Fan Mail In another heavy hitting episode, we're joined by the incredible Sarah Gaines, a seasoned travel nurse with a wealth of experience and wisdom to share. Sarah takes us on a journey from the early days of her nursing career to her transformation into a successful travel nurse, providing a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs that led her to embrace the world of travel nursi...

Send us Fan Mail In another hard hitting episode from our ESG series with our certified financial planner, Marie Thomasson. We explore the profound impact of supporting local businesses, and how it aligns with spending according to your values. We discuss the repercussions of choosing convenience over conscience, like the 'Amazon Tax,' and how we can change our spending habits to benefit...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined by the incredible Jillian Johnsrud, a financial expert and advocate for mini-retirements. We dive deep into the world of mini-retirements, exploring how to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind and achieve financial independence. Jillian shares stories of real people who've embraced mini-retirements to design their dream lifestyles, challenging the status...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with another heavy hitter from our ESG series, and we are joined by our CFP, Marie Thomasson as we delve into the transformative power of making socially responsible choices in our spending habits. We're talking about how shopping at farmer's markets can be a revolutionary act, reshaping the way we support our communities and the planet. From breaking dow...

Send us Fan Mail In another heavy hitting episode we're bringing back today, we're joined by the incredible Dr. Jessica Chung, a trailblazing nurse practitioner who dared to dream beyond the confines of traditional healthcare. Together, we delve into Dr. Chung's remarkable journey from nursing school to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the medical field. She shares her personal...

Send us Fan Mail We are back with another heavy hitter from our ESG series with Certified Financial Planner Marie Thomasson, where we discuss the concept of Community Development Investment Funds (CDFIs) as a responsible way to save money. The unique benefits of CDFIs is that they are specialty credit unions closely tied to specific communities and demographics. These institutions offer loans and...

Send us Fan Mail We are bringing back another heavy hitter with our guest Danielle Brown, a former coworker turned friend. With both of us being labor and delivery nurses, we both also embarked on a journey of financial empowerment. We delve into Danielle's trajectory from a new grad nurse to a seven-figure nurse investor. We discuss the transformative power of intentional budgeting, debt rep...

Send us Fan Mail We are bringing back another heavy hitter! We continue the series on responsible. We highlighted Greenwood Bank as it was up and coming, founded by Killer Mike, Ryan Glover, and a former mayor of Atlanta, with a focus on social justice and equity. The bank offers grants to black and Latinx business owners and is positioned as a socially responsible alternative. We also compare cre...

Send us Fan Mail We are bringing back the heavy hitters, the episodes y'all couldn't get enough of! These are some of the most listened to gems that'll push your path to financial freedom to the next level. In this throwback episode guest Nancy Bachety discusses the intricacies of 403B retirement plans. Nancy, a former teacher, shares her personal experience with 403B plans and how...

Send us Fan Mail In this throwback episode with certified financial planner Marie Thomasson, we discuss how to implement socially responsible investing using Aspiration Bank as an example. Marie highlights both the benefits and limitations of using Aspiration Bank, which is not an investment account but a way to bank in alignment to your values. This is one of many episodes in our socially respons...

Send us Fan Mail Our Guest Dr. Margarita David, the founder of "Dr. Registered Nurse," a platform that provides nursing education and resources, shares her journey from a business degree to becoming a nurse, overcoming challenges, and finding her passion in nursing. She discusses the importance of diversifying investments, particularly in real estate, based on her personal experiences of...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest, Marie Thomasson discusses her background as a certified financial planner and her focus on working with women who value responsible investing. She explains the concept of socially responsible investing, tracing its roots back to the 1960s when activists protested against companies supporting the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa. Over time, socially responsible...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined by our guest Bill Yount of Catching Up to FI , for a compelling conversation about the diverse and impactful stories of individuals who have achieved financial independence. We discuss the power of storytelling and vulnerability in creating a strong community that supports and inspires each other on their financial journeys and the significance of changing one's...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest Leisa Peterson, certified financial planner and author of "The Mindful Millionaire," discuss the key factors to consider when working with a financial planner. We delve into the importance of finding a fiduciary advisor who prioritizes your interests above all else and share essential questions to ask during the selection process. We emphasize the significance...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into the little-known industry of land flipping as an investment opportunity. Our guest, Pete Reese, shares his journey from traditional real estate to finding immense success in the world of land flipping. Pete's passion and expertise shine through as he reveals the ins and outs of this highly profitable and scalable business model. Discover how you can start flippin...

Send us Fan Mail Certified financial planner Leisa Peterson joins us to discuss how to handle an increase in income and the importance of having a clear financial plan. We explore strategies for allocating funds, the benefits of zero-based budgeting, and the temptation to indulge in treating oneself. We also cover tax considerations when earning more money and the value of working with a CPA for t...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest, financial advisor Brad Baldridge discusses the complex landscape of college planning and its intersection with financial realities. Delving into the different perspectives surrounding the value of higher education, Brad emphasizes the importance of aligning college expenses with overall financial goals, including retirement planning. He highlights the challenges faced b...

Send us Fan Mail We explore how parental backgrounds and personal narratives impact children's financial upbringing and how this translates into their adult lives. Leisa shares her own experiences and strategies for integrating money conversations seamlessly into family life, emphasizing the importance of modeling responsible financial behavior and empowering children to make informed decisio...

Send us Fan Mail She takes personal finance personally. Overwhelmed and ignored by traditional advice as a young woman of color, she taught herself not just to talk the talk. She walks the walk, having paid off over $300,000 of debt in three years and is on track to retire in her forties. Dubbed her "magic recipe" by Good Morning America, she also shares her trademarked five-step Crush Y...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined by Leisa Peterson, a Certified Financial Planner and author of the book "The Mindful Millionaire", shares her personal journey to becoming a millionaire, which was far from the conventional path. Raised in a challenging environment with a drug-dealing household and constant fear of just loosing her parents. Leisa had to overcome limiting beliefs and societa...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest, Janelle Barowski and I dive into her nursing journey, from her early experiences in geriatric care to her current role as a nurse writer and solopreneur. Discover how Janelle followed her calling and found new opportunities outside the traditional nursing path. Learn about the value of LinkedIn for nurses and the potential of nurse writing as a career transition or inco...

Send us Fan Mail In this classic podcast episode, Naseema McElroy and Leisa Peterson discuss the topic of turning crisis into potentiality, which will be timely with the sad news of the student debt relief not pushing through the Supreme Court. Although we're focusing on how it relates to nurses and the stages of grief they may experience, you might find our discussion very applicable to the...

Send us Fan Mail Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. She's also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newf...

Send us Fan Mail In this classic episode, we discuss the importance of focusing on money with our Certified Financial Planner Leisa Peterson. We emphasize that money is a tool and that what people pay attention to in life tends to grow, including finances. We also discuss the significance of setting goals, being intentional with money, and tracking expenses. We then provide recommended tools or ap...