Financially Speaking

What does the future really hold? According to Citrine Research’s report, "The 2028 Global Intelligence Crisis", if you’re not AI… the outlook might feel a little dystopian. In today’s episode, “Welcome to the Dystopia,” host Tremell sits down with journalist and host of the Karen Hunter is Awesome podcast, Karen, to unpack the future we may be hurtling toward; one shaped not just by artificial in...

Some people say rules are made to be broken, but that mindset can quietly work against you when it comes to your boundaries. In today’s episode, “Every Boundary You Honor Strengthens a Relationship — Especially This One,” Jacquette shares why asking her clients about the rules they set, and how faithfully they follow them, reveals the true health of their relationship with money. A boundary isn’t...

Just days ago, Kraken became the first cryptocurrency company in U.S. history to receive a Federal Reserve master account — gaining direct access to the same payment rails that traditional banks have controlled for decades. That breakthrough is the perfect lens for this conversation, because Dr. Tonya M. Evans's guest, Caitlin Long, has been fighting for exactly that kind of access for years. Long...

Sometimes you can’t quite name what’s shaping your choices, but that doesn’t make its influence any less real. In today’s episode, “Why Do the Things You Can’t See Influence the Ones You Can?” host Jacquette explores what she calls the “invisible forces”; the quiet drivers that can steer your life in directions you never consciously chose. These forces are always present, and while there are many,...

Bombs are falling on Tehran. Banks are freezing. Millions just lost access to their money. And Bitcoin is still working. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the U.S. military strikes on Iran and what this crisis reveals about why cryptocurrency was built for moments like this. Using real-world evidence from Ukraine, Sudan, Venezuela, Lebanon, the 2025 Spain and Portugal blackouts, and...

Do you strive to build healthy relationships in your life—the kind rooted in clarity, boundaries, and mutual respect? If so, here’s a question we often overlook: Are you giving that same care and intention to your relationship with money? In today’s episode, “You’re Already in a Relationship With Money — Is It a Healthy One?” host Jacquette invites listeners to rethink how they engage with their f...

In case you missed it, check out this special breaking news episode from 2.12.26! Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, taken from her Tucson home in the middle of the night, and the $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand that followed. Dr. Evans examines why the kidnapper's decision to demand cryptocurrency may be one of their biggest mistakes, explaining how Bitco...

“No” is a complete sentence—but do you understand the power it holds. In today’s episode, “The Power of ‘No’ in Creating the Success You Want,” host Jacquette breaks down why this small word is one of the most transformative tools you have. Saying “no” isn’t about rejection. It’s about integrity, discernment, and protecting the boundaries that allow you to grow. It’s how you honor your capacity, y...

Dr. Tonya Evans revisits two Forbes predictions she made in late 2024 about crypto regulation and the Democratic Party's crypto strategy. Fifteen months later, Congress passed the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act—but market structure legislation is stuck in a fractured Senate. She breaks down the three Democratic camps shaping crypto's future, Fairshake's $193M war chest for 2026, Senator Lummis's s...

In this special breaking news episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, taken from her Tucson home in the middle of the night, and the $6 million Bitcoin ransom demand that followed. Dr. Evans examines why the kidnapper's decision to demand cryptocurrency may be one of their biggest mistakes, explaining how Bitcoin's public blockchain creates a permanent,...

“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” Mark Twain’s words remind us that the past is a guidebook, not a relic. In today’s episode, “The Human Work of Progress: Reflections on Dr. King’s Legacy,” Jacquette explores how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s radical reimagination of America was far more than hope; it was strategy, courage, and a refusal to accept the default. Reimagination is o...

Bitcoin has been declared dead more than 460 times — and this week's crash from its October all-time high of $126,000 to a low of $60,000 had the obituary writers sharpening their pens again. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down what actually happened, why it happened, and why understanding Bitcoin's four-year halving cycle is the difference between panic and preparation. She unpacks th...

“Buy now! Sell now! Decide now!” We hear it everywhere, but "now" isn’t always the answer. Sometimes the most powerful move you can make is to pause. In today’s episode, “Here’s an Important Reminder—Not Everything Needs to Be Decided Right Now,” Jacquette shares how her three guiding and grounding words for the year — reimagine, rebuild, experiment — are helping her resist what she calls “The Jan...

Check out this #Throwback episode of Confidently Crypto from 1.5.26!!  The CLARITY Act is advancing through the Senate. The GENIUS Act is law. The OCC just approved five major crypto firms for trust bank charters. The regulatory framework for digital assets is being built—and it needs professionals who understand both traditional finance and blockchain. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks d...

January often arrives with pressure- the push to go bigger, better, faster. But what if that instinct is steering you in the wrong direction? In today’s episode, “Here’s a Different Take on How to View January — It’s Not About Optimization,” host Jacquette invites you to rethink the start of the year entirely. Instead of rushing to optimize, she explores why slowing down, reimagining, and choosing...

In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans explores the intersection of financial freedom and social justice, focusing on recent events in Minneapolis where American citizens were killed by federal agents. She stresses the need to align the principles of decentralization and financial autonomy with broader societal values, questioning the crypto industry's alignment with centralized political agendas. Dr...

Every entrepreneur needs this reminder: not every year will be a financial “win,” but every year, especially the hardest ones, can deliver lessons worth their weight in gold. In today’s episode, “What Really Tough Financial Years Reveal — That Calm Ones Don’t,” host Jacquette explores the surprising clarity that emerges when you review a year marked by challenge(s). In calmer seasons, the cracks o...

In this episode of Confidently Crypto, Dr. Tonya M. Evans engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Mimi Kufuor, a prominent figure in the crypto space and COO of Koin Koin in Ghana. They delve into the recent NYC token debacle, highlighting the implications of political meme coins on the credibility of the cryptocurrency industry. The discussion draws parallels between the economic justice...

Meaningful. Beautiful. Intimate. Three simple words - yet they shaped an entire moment in time. In today’s episode, “Three Words Shaped My Birthday Celebration; Here’s Why They Matter For You,” Jacquette shares how these words became the foundation for her celebration. They weren’t just a theme; they were an anchor; a beacon of clarity that guided every choice she made. And in the process, they di...

In this timely episode of Confidently Crypto , Dr. Tonya M. Evans explores how cryptocurrency has become a lifeline for social justice movements around the world, from Nigerian feminists who kept the #EndSARS protests funded after banks froze their accounts, to Afghan women preserving their savings when the Taliban seized power, to Ukrainians receiving $225 million in wartime donations within week...

Disruptions, expected or not, rarely feel convenient. However, clarity has a way of transforming even the most frustrating moments into unexpected teachers. In today’s episode, “The Unexpected Lessons About Clarity From Two Holes in My Ceiling,” host Jacquette shares a “moderately unexpected” home‑repair mishap that cracked open more than just drywall. It revealed powerful truths about how clarity...

The CLARITY Act is advancing through the Senate. The GENIUS Act is law. The OCC just approved five major crypto firms for trust bank charters. The regulatory framework for digital assets is being built—and it needs professionals who understand both traditional finance and blockchain. In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans breaks down the five highest-value reskilling opportunities for lawyers, accoun...

“Every expense needs to fight for the right to be on your income statement.” — Jacquette Timmons In today’s episode, “What You Choose to Carry Forward (and Why It Matters Now),” Jacquette invites you to close out 2025 with a powerful reset. This is the moment to pause, reflect, and decide what truly deserves to move with you into the new year. An audit isn’t just a financial exercise. Because it’s...

In this episode, Dr. Tonya M. Evans reflects on the transformative year of 2025 for cryptocurrency, highlighting significant regulatory advancements such as the approval of Bitcoin ETFs and the passage of the Genius Act. She emphasizes the importance of cooperative economics through the lens of Kwanzaa's principles, particularly focusing on the role of community in building wealth and the global i...

As the New Year approaches and the world leans into the familiar “new year, new me” mantra, remember this: time waits for no one. Why postpone your reset until January 1st when you can begin today? In this episode, “Shape the Year Ahead Now: Get Ready to Reset, Realign, and Move Forward,” host Jacquette reminds us that progress is a personal journey. Each of us moves at our own pace, and it’s our...