Get Smart with Money Podcast

What if paying down debt and building long-term wealth didn’t have to be two completely separate goals? In this episode of the Get Smart With Money Podcast , I sit down with Ron Harris , CEO of Financial Literacy Group, MBA, author, speaker, and Tax-Free Retirement Income Professional, to explore a different perspective on debt, cash flow, financial protection, and long-term wealth building. Ron i...

What does true wealth really mean? In this episode of the Get Smart With Money Podcast, Dayna Hernandez sits down with Mark Wade, a financial advisor with nearly five decades of experience helping individuals and families build wealth, protect their assets, and create meaningful legacies. But Mark's story goes far beyond financial planning. Growing up in Newark, working multiple jobs through c...

Michael Uadiale is not your typical CPA.With over 25 years of tax and financial expertise, Michael has helped clients collectively save more than $15 million in taxes while building smarter pathways toward long-term financial freedom. As the founder of SMEED CPA, a 7-figure firm and member of the Tax-Free Wealth Network, Michael specializes in helping entrepreneurs think differently about taxes, w...

In this powerful episode, Dayna sits down with Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, to unpack a story that goes far beyond business. From arriving in the U.S. as a child fleeing religious persecution in Egypt, to building a nationwide mortgage company from scratch, Joseph shares the real lessons behind resilience, reinvention, and long-term success. We talk about: Starting over w...

In this episode of the Get Smart with Money Podcast, Dayna sits down with entrepreneur and former Disney executive Vance Morris to explore the powerful lessons behind world-class customer service, resilience, and building businesses people truly love. Vance shares his unique journey—from running restaurants at Disney to facing bankruptcy and eventually rebuilding successful brick-and-mortar busine...

In this episode of the Get Smart with Money Podcast, Dayna sits down with Neil to unpack what it really takes to build a profitable Amazon FBA business. Neil shares his success path, the lessons learned behind the scenes, and the mindset shifts required to move from uncertainty to sustainable income. This conversation isn’t about overnight wins — it’s about systems, discipline, and making smart fi...

In this episode of Get Smart with Money, Dayna sits down with Peter Maher, CEO of Ovanti US, to discuss how fintech innovation can create real financial inclusion — not just more debt. With over 15 years of experience building and scaling fintech companies, Peter is leading a movement in the short-term payments space focused on accessibility, trust, and smarter alternatives to traditional credit a...

Remote work is everywhere—but most people are doing it wrong. In this episode of Get Smart with Money, Dayna Hernandez sits down with Steven Puri, former EVP at DreamWorks, VP at 20th Century Fox, 3x tech CEO, and founder of The Sukha, a global productivity community with over 34,000 members. After more than 20 years leading remote teams across Hollywood and tech, Steven shares the unexpected less...

Building Unshakeable Confidence: How Mindset Shapes Leadership & Money In this episode of the Get Smart with Money Podcast, Dayna Hernandez sits down with Simone Knego, a two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and confidence expert, to explore how authentic confidence impacts leadership, mindset, and everyday financial decisions. Simone shares practical insights from her signature REAL Met...

In this episode, I sit down with Bob Frady, CEO and co-founder of PropertyLens, to uncover the hidden financial risks of homeownership—and how to avoid them. Bob shares lessons from building HazardHub (later acquired by Guidewire) and now PropertyLens, where he helps homebuyers and real estate professionals spot costly surprises before they derail finances. With decades of experience in risk and i...

In this episode, Dayna sits down with George Thomas — financial coach, licensed banker, and founder of The Financial Constructor — to break down the truth about building wealth without overcomplicating it. George has spent years helping individuals and families move from  “barely making it”  to finally gaining clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. His practical, simple strategies h...

In this episode of the Get Smart with Money Podcast, Dayna Hernandez sits down with Kira Shishkin, a 4-time entrepreneur and the founder & CEO of informed, a news concierge service designed to help you “know more, read less.”With a career that spans fintech, venture capital, crypto mining, and strategy consulting, Kira has built and scaled companies worth hundreds of millions — but his latest...

In this episode, I sit down with Kate Assaraf, founder and CEO of DIP, the brand redefining hair care with sustainable shampoo and conditioner bars.  Kate shares her journey of building a mission-driven business, the challenges of scaling a product that puts people and the planet first, and how she’s shaking up the beauty industry with innovation and heart. You’ll walk away from this episode inspi...

In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Rios, founder of Eye Level to High Level™, to share strategies for scaling businesses, securing non-recourse funding, and optimizing financial planning. With 20+ years of experience, Jimmy explains how his team creates custom roadmaps for lasting growth—covering credit, taxes, and operational efficiency. Hear real success stories from entrepreneurs who have u...

In this episode of the Get Smart with Money Podcast, I sit down with Julia and Gino Barbaro — Certified Money Coaches (CMC)®, entrepreneurs, and co-hosts of The Julia & Gino Show — for an inspiring conversation about faith, family, and financial freedom. As parents of six and partners in both life and business, Julia and Gino share how they’ve built a thriving real estate portfolio of over 1,8...

In this episode, I sit down with  Lori Pappas , entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian, to talk about how life’s toughest challenges can become the foundation for purpose, peace, and prosperity. Lori’s journey is one of powerful transformation — turning personal adversity into a series of successful ventures that inspire others to do the same. Through her work and her book  “The Magic of Yes,”  Lo...

In this episode, I sit down with  Matthew Stafford , Managing Partner of  Build Grow Scale , to discuss the art and science of scaling eCommerce businesses through data, psychology, and emotional intelligence. With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience across multiple industries — from brick-and-mortar to software — Matthew has helped hundreds of brands grow beyond seven figures and rea...

In this episode, Kim helps me personally but many others with one simple rule: think of your income as a percentage when you are saving some of it and do it first before anything else! Kim Kent is Perth's leading Money Mindset and Financial Coach, renowned for her transformative Wealthy As F*ck money coaching program. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, she's helped countless women o...

In this episode, we discuss different ways to start to save money and build credit. It's important to be proactive in life and especially with your finances. Something I wish I had thought about much earlier and had a plan for. Let's learn from our mistakes and get a plan in motion this time! WiLL R. Young CFP Combines Behavioral Psychology and Surfing to Help Investors Master Market Volatility Wi...

In this episode, John and I talk about life events that unexpectedly changed our lives for the better by awakening something in us to keep learning. John Solleder has been a top earner in 4 network marketing companies in a 42 year career. He has written 4 books, Moving Up volume 1, volume 2, Moving Up 2020, as well as Leave Nothing to Chance. These last 2 books were Amazon best sellers. He has hos...

In this episode, Katrena and I talk about how she is sent from heaven to help those not well versed in computers and software. She is able to create experts in all kinds of fields their online courses, books, speeches and more. Katrena Friel is an internationally recognized Business Mentor known for her transformative approach to leadership and entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of experience, K...

Chris is a great person to know. He’s the brains behind *Champion Introductions* and *Champion AI*, a game-changing tool that lands people on targeted podcasts like clockwork. It’s AI with teeth, doing 40,000+ man-hours of work every 24 hours—putting rocket fuel in the hands of the average human to build their brand or business. In 2025, his philosophy is crystal clear: “It’s AI or die.” If you’re...

In this episode, we talk about our reset stories and how we are both still in the recovering process of bad relationships. Check out Tonya's show! https://open.spotify.com/show/7dDwca5SraNWJeEcvAAeNL?si=F1kzQs2kSUS-rq2mbAmRCw

In this episode, WestCoast and I talk about our reset stories. For me, I was in a relationship too long and I was stressed out. For WestCoast, it was a major health issue that lead to his reset. Listen to find out especially if you are going through a hard time. Acknowledge what you are going through and when it's over, acknowledging what you went through is going to make you grow and understand....

In this episode, Tina and I discuss how important it is to give yourself permission. Many people never do the thing they want to do or need to do because they don't know how to give themselves permission. Stop looking for approval from other people. You as your own person are allowed to be happy and you CAN make your OWN choices. And remember, it's not selfish to do so. BIO  Tina Fletcher  is an a...