Life Changing Money with Barbara Schreihans

What if one of the biggest expenses in your family budget could also become one of your most powerful tax strategies? In this episode, Barbara breaks down a little-known (and often misunderstood) tax strategy that can completely change how business owners pay for health, wellness, and family medical care: the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP). Most business owners are already spending tens...

What does it really take to stand out in a crowded industry, build a magnetic personal brand, and break through the visibility and money blocks keeping you small? In today’s episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with branding strategist, real estate leader, and international speaker Natalie Davison. Natalie shares her journey from agency work to real estate leadership, how she built a...

Are you making great money in your business but still unsure how to actually build wealth? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Hannah and Ali of The Wealth Collaborative, two powerhouse advisors reshaping what wealth looks like for female founders. They share how their unlikely long-distance partnership formed, why traditional wealth management fails most business owners, and how women can tur...

Ever wonder what it really takes to pull off a 220-person luxury wealth-building event at a five-star hotel? In this behind-the-scenes episode, Barbara hands the mic to her fractional CMO and Minted Wealth Live emcee, Whitney Abraham, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about the biggest event of her career. They unpack the magic of Minted Wealth Live 2026, the moments that took h...

What if you could clone yourself, cut 90% of repetitive questions from your team, and create systems that think exactly like you? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Callan Faulkner, widely known as the #1 AI coach in the world, to unpack how she built a wildly successful AI-driven business, engineered a $2.1M launch, and teaches founders to reclaim their time using “AI...

What does it take to build a thriving real estate business without burning out? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Kathryn McInturff, a realtor, business coach, and real estate investor who turned her MBA into a multimillion-dollar business by focusing on systems, leverage, and sustainability. Kathryn shares her journey from almost taking a corporate marketing job to ru...

Are you leaving thousands of dollars on the table before the year ends? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara shares her top year-end tax strategies to help business owners keep more of their hard-earned money. From switching to an S-Corporation and prepaying 2026 expenses to leveraging your family and real estate for massive tax savings, this episode is your ultimate guide to lowering y...

at would change if you stopped waiting for “someday” and started building the life you want right now? In this inspiring episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Dr. Abby Sirovica, a chiropractor turned multi-passionate entrepreneur, investor, and coach who’s helping women rewrite what’s possible in business, wealth, and mindset. From hosting retreats in Greece and owning multiple ch...

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at luxury business retreats and what makes them worth the investment? In this episode, Barbara takes you behind the scenes of a whirlwind season of retreats across the globe-from Greece to LA, Aspen, and beyond. After spending six weeks attending multiple high-level business and mindset retreats, she’s sharing her biggest takeaways on what truly...

What if losing your job twice was actually the best thing that ever happened to you? In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Haley Westfall, the powerhouse community builder, event host, and founder of The Table and Collab Culture. From being laid off twice in corporate America to building two thriving businesses and hosting high-impact live events, Haley shares her journey...

What really goes on behind closed doors in high-ticket business masterminds? In this episode, Barbara shares the shocking story of getting kicked out of a mastermind (before her year was even up) and how that experience became the catalyst for building The Council, her own high-integrity mastermind for ambitious entrepreneurs. Barbara exposes the truth about toxic “coaching culture,” fake income c...

What does real success look like? In this episode, Barbara sits down with coach and entrepreneur Kelsea Koenreich, a wife, mom of three, and former powerlifter turned business mentor,  to talk about what it truly means to scale a business the right way. From powerlifting through pregnancy to hitting rock bottom with a felony charge, Kelsea’s story is proof that you can rebuild your life, business,...

In this episode, host Barbara Schreihans, founder of Your Tax Coach, pulls back the curtain on the planning, budget, and mindset behind Minted Wealth Live — a one-of-a-kind wealth-building experience that blends education, abundance, and elegance. Barbara shares the entire behind-the-scenes process: from booking a Michelin-rated venue and designing luxury swag bags to curating aligned sponsors and...

What does it really take to build a thriving relationship while balancing career, family, and entrepreneurship?  In this inspiring episode, Barbara sits down with Charlene Byars—relationship coach, podcast host of Love Stories with Charlene Byars, and lifelong entrepreneur—to talk about love, money, and the mindset shifts that make both work. Charlene shares her fascinating journey from daycare ow...

What does it take to build an unshakable marriage, grow a multi–seven figure business, and create a life of freedom after years of struggle?  In this episode, Barbara sits down with Erica Harrison—entrepreneur, wife, mom, and co-founder of Salt & Steel—to talk about the raw, unfiltered journey behind her and Jeremy’s success. Erica shares how she went from being a “prison wife” with shut-off notic...

What happens when your world crumbles in business and life at the same time? How do you pick yourself back up, rebuild, and come out more magnetic than ever? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Lauren Salaun—PR expert, entrepreneur, and women’s embodiment coach—for a powerful conversation about resilience, feminine energy, dating, and magnetism in both business and life. Lauren shares her rock...

What does it look like to grow up surrounded by entrepreneurship, resist joining the family business, and then ultimately find your calling in it?  In this episode, Barbara sits down with Paige Hardy Hill, a Temecula-based real estate agent who has built a thriving career alongside her mom while carving out her own identity as an entrepreneur. They also dive into Paige’s recent rebrand, what it’s...

Have you ever looked at something you bought and wondered, “Can I really write that off?” Chances are, the answer is yes—if you know how to document it correctly. In this episode, Barbara pulls back the curtain on some surprising deductions hiding in plain sight—including what’s inside her own purse. From luxury laptop bags to logo jewelry, chargers to creator cameras, she shows how business owner...

Most business owners assume that having an accountant is all they need when it comes to taxes. But the truth? An accountant alone often means you’re overpaying—sometimes by tens of thousands of dollars. In this episode of Life-Changing Money , Barbara pulls back the curtain on why an accountant isn’t enough in today’s world, the key differences between a tax preparer and a tax strategist, and how...

In this episode, Barbara pulls back the curtain on how business owners can legally write off more of their everyday life by understanding and applying smart tax strategy. She shares insights from over 15 years in the tax world, including the gaps in traditional accounting, the pitfalls of relying on family or outdated CPAs, and the common misconceptions business owners have about taxes.  Whether y...

Are you leaving money on the table with the new tax bill? In this follow-up episode, Barbara digs into the advanced strategies and lesser-known updates hiding inside the One Big, Beautiful Tax Bill. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, go back for the foundational updates—this episode builds on that and takes you under the hood of the bill to uncover the biggest opportunities for business owners...

You’ve probably heard the buzz: the “One Big, Beautiful Tax Bill” was officially passed on July 4th—and it’s packed with major changes for business owners. But what does it actually mean for your 2025 tax return? In this episode, Barbara breaks down the bill in plain English (no IRS jargon here!) and shares how these new deductions, credits, and loopholes can save you thousands —if you know how to...

In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Dr. Michelle MacCarthy, a chiropractor specializing in Network Spinal, to uncover the deeper layers of healing, health optimization, and building a business that supports a thriving life.  Dr. Michelle shares how her unique low-force chiropractic approach helps regulate the nervous system to better manage stress, her transformative exp...

What really separates an average real estate agent from a trusted financial advisor and real estate strategist?  In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara welcomes her friend and real estate expert Melina Bradley for a deep-dive into how financial knowledge, lending programs, tax strategy, and mindset shape long-term wealth. Melina shares how her business exploded by helping others understan...

Ever feel like something is off in your body, but your labs come back "normal"? You're not alone—and you're not crazy. In this episode, Barbara sits down with Dr. Laura Fortner, a former OBGYN turned DNA optimization expert, to uncover how personalized DNA testing can help women ditch the guesswork and finally get answers about fatigue, stubborn weight, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and more. Thi...