Get Ready: Before Life Happens Podcast

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Eric Blake, host of The Simply Retirement Podcast and founder of Blake Wealth Management to talk about how women are redefining retirement, decision-making, and what it means to use money intentionally. As women become the primary recipients of the great wealth transition, Eric explains why traditional financial conversa...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast , I spoke with Taj Chiu , divorce coach, about navigating divorce as both a financial and emotional transition, and how clarity, communication, and planning can help people move forward with greater confidence. Taj reframes divorce not as a failure, but as a forcing function that invites reflection, growth, and better alignment with w...

Send us Fan Mail What if learning about money felt more like running a lemonade stand than sitting in a classroom? Can a video game improve financial literacy for kids? In this episode, Mac Gardner joins me to explore how Berryville teaches money, entrepreneurship, and real-world financial habits through hands-on experience. Key Takeaways 🔹 Financial literacy sticks when it’s fun, practical, and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Get Ready: Before Life Happens , I spoke with Sharan Kaur Varaitch , founder of Build and Conquer Financial Literacy, about her journey growing up paycheck to paycheck, supporting her family from a young age, and discovering how saving, investing, and asking better questions helped her build stability and purpose.  🔑 Key Takeaways 🔹 Financial literacy begins w...

Send us Fan Mail Frances Yong, Founder of White Byte and anti-scam evangelist joined me on this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast in collaboration with the Better Money with the MAIA’s podcast. We talked about digital financial literacy, fraud prevention, and how communities can work together to create a safer and more inclusive digital world. Key Takeaways 🔹 Reporting fraud quickly increase...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Michael Ervolini , author and active management thought leader, about how behavior and emotions shape financial decision-making and why having a simple, intentional process matters more than chasing perfect outcomes. We explore how the unconscious mind influences choices, why emotions are not the enemy of g...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast , I spoke with Dr. Lalua Rahsiad, the Money Queen , author and podcast host, about digital financial literacy, inclusion, and building financial peace in a modern world. We explore how technology can empower underserved communities, why financial literacy must meet people where they are, and how redefining our relationship with money...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens , Tony sits down with Linda Grizely , creator of the MeMoney™ method and host of the Real Money, Real Life podcast, to explore how women can build a healthier, more empowered relationship with money. Linda shares why putting yourself last creates long-term stress, how fear around spending can actually be protective, and why reconnec...

Send us Fan Mail What changes when women decide what “enough” really looks like? On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast , Tony spoke with Melissa Joy, CFP®, President of Pearl Planning and host of the Women’s Money Wisdom podcast, to explore how defining “enough” can change the way women think about money. The conversation dives into why women are capable, confident decision-...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Julia Myers , founder of Generational Wisdom about what it means to leave a legacy that lasts. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Wealth without wisdom is wasted 🔹 Delegated parenting is delegating your legacy, the world will teach your kids if you don’t  🔹 Go beyond your trust and will, and talk about your values  🔹...

Send us Fan Mail After 250 conversations with guests from around the world, one truth stands out: money works best when we start with people, not products. Episode 250 turns the tables. Guest host Faith Teope puts Tony Steuer in the hot seat to reflect on what he’s learned from more than 250 conversations with financial experts, advocates, and changemakers from around the world The result is a glo...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast , Tony talks with Maxwell Schmitz , Disability Insurance Specialist and Co-Founder of Dingo Technologies, about why income protection is the core building block of a real financial plan. 🔑 Key Takeaways 🔹 Think about your future yet worth (money you’ll earn)  🔹 A financial plan without disability insurance is not a fi...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, Tony sits down with Adam Koos, President of Libertas Wealth Management and host of The Retirement Fiduciary Podcast to explore why great financial planning starts with relationships, curiosity, and clarity. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Ask questions to ensure that you understand.  🔹 Relationships are at the heart of effective fin...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast , I spoke with Meghan Dwyer, CFP®, Certified Money Coach®, and host of the Money Isn’t Scary podcast, about why money isn’t scary when you understand your money story and build confidence.  Key Takeaways: 🔹 Stories are not facts, you get to choose what you believe.  🔹 We are allowed to have knowledge and power with our...

Send us Fan Mail Major life changes can shake your financial confidence. In this episode, Tony sits down with Chris Olofson, Founder of DIVEE Financial , to discuss how to take control of your money during transitions like divorce, retirement, or other major shifts. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Think about the planning process as an investment in yourself. 🔹 Know your expenses inside and out, including irre...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Carol Chiang , aging-in-place expert and author of Age in Place or Find a New Space , about how to take control of your aging journey with an aging plan. 💡 Key Takeaways 🔹 Aging is a natural process, and it can also be an opportunity.  🔹 People need to be active participants in their own aging plan.  🔹...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Brandon Lovingier , Founder of Military Money, about the tactics financial predators use and how military members (and all of us) can stay one step ahead. Key Takeaways: 🔹Start with your goals, then decide if a product helps you get there. 🔹 Ask questions, until you understand what you’re investing in or...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Melana Carbary, Private Wealth Manager at Burning River Advisory Group and founder of enlightenHer to talk about how confidence, authenticity, and action can change the way women engage with money. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Listen with intention, rather than just thinking about the next thing you’ll say. 🔹 If we c...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Justyn Makarewycz, about how financial fluency fuels better career choices—and a more intentional life. 💡 Key Takeaways Invest in financial fluency. Understanding money helps you make smarter career moves. Clarify what matters. Define your values and long-term goals before chasing the next title. Plan back...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Annalee Kruger, President of Care Right Inc. and author of The Invisible Patient about how creating an aging plan can save time, money, and stress. 💡 Key Takeaways 🔹 Start the conversation early. Hold family meetings that include every stakeholder. 🔹 Family members should clear on the parent’s wishes and...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Shannon Ryan, Financial Literacy Advocate and author of Your Money Has Feelings about how to bridge mindset and money and aligning your money with your values. 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Money has no feelings, it’s just paper, however our relationship to money has feelings  🔹 Align your financial choices with wh...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙 On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Brendan Frazier, Chief Behavioral Officer at RFG Advisory and host of The Human Side of Money Podcast, about how the future of financial advice goes beyond plans and portfolios and why the most powerful tool an advisor has isn’t a spreadsheet, but a question. 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔹 The future of advice is at th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Dr. Alison Schmidt , founder and CEO of Unconvention and host of the (un)conversations® podcast, about how being your own advocate can reshape not only your finances, but also your life and values. 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Believe in yourself — trust that you have the tools to execute  🔹 Be open to risk and new wa...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Michelle Petrowski, CFP®, CDFA® , founder of Being in Abundance, about one powerful question: What if it is possible? We explored how shifting from a Do-Have-Be mindset to Be-Do-Have changes everything by starting with how do you want to be, then asking how do you want to do it and then asking what could I have...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast, I spoke with Jose Mayora , author of Wall Street’s Blind Spot , about the principles of value investing and understanding risk. 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Always do your homework,  don’t chase headlines, do thorough research 🔹 Have a long term horizon - patience is important  🔹 Be an independent thinker  🔹 Only invest in what...