Kara Walker - College Scholarship Strategist, Dave Ramsey Budget Nerd, Dual Enroll, Find Scholarships

Money and Mental Peace - Scholarship, Dave Ramsey Baby Steps, Scholarships for College, Scholarships for High School Seniors, Student Loan Forgiveness

Are you worried about how to pay for college?  Stressed because it’s so expensive?  Are you having trouble finding scholarships, or all you find don’t apply to you? Overwhelmed with all things school and money? Welcome fam!  This podcast will help you find and get scholarships, avoid student loans  and maybe even graduate college debt-free! Hey! I’m Kara, a Christian  entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and scholarship BEAST!  I figured out how to not only finish college debt-free, but I even had $10k left over in the bank after graduation. (& btw, my parents weren’t able to help me financially...

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Kara Walker - College Scholarship Strategist, Dave Ramsey Budget Nerd, Dual Enroll, Find Scholarships

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Education

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www.moneyandmentalpeace.com

Latest episode

Feb 24, 2026

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Episodes

456 - Small Podcast Break - Family Funeral & Sickness, Please Pray 🙏 24.02.2026

Today starts a temporary break from Money and Mental Peace due to family situations, including a funeral and another relative in the hospital. Please help to pray for comfort, healing and reconciliation! Here's candid reminder that podcasters are human! We must embrace grace over perfection, and ask for God's guidance in all life things - family, health, and work decisions, etc. Thank you for your...

455 - Q&A Periods, Hormones, Diets and Body Comparison Help for Christian College Girls! 13.02.2026

Who else out there just feels utterly insane sometimes when shark week comes (your period week)? Hormones making you crazy? Getting sucked into body comparison or diet culture? GIRL. Let's release that stress! My friend Tara brings the answers to my questions all around periods, hormones, diets, and body comparison for Christian college girls. LET'S GOOOOOOO!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, becaus...

454 - APPLY FOR THIS $1500 EASY FEBRUARY SCHOLARSHIP!!! 09.02.2026

Hurry and apply for this easy scholarship! Also, please consider leaving a review to help boost the pod for more people to find! Then grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session... LET'S GOOOOOOO!   Scholarship mentioned in this episode: Complete Your Profile | CollegeXpress     P.S. Join me on... Facebook --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Deb...

453 - Before You Send Your Kid to College: Questions Every Parent Should Ask! (Part 2 - Kelly Flowers Interview) 05.02.2026

In this follow-up episode, we zoom out and talk about the bigger picture of helping kids move into adulthood without being buried under student debt. Kelly returns to share why college should be treated as a financial decision, not an emotional one — and why choosing a school based on the prettiest campus, best food, or football team can be a costly mistake. We talk about evaluating the return on...

452 - A Real Mom's Plan to Help Her Daughter Graduate College Debt-Free (With Financial Coach Kelly Flowers) 31.01.2026

What does it actually look like when a parent and student commit to graduating college debt-free? In this episode, I sit down with Kelly, a mom and financial advisor who is actively helping her daughter go through college without student loans. We talk through the real conversations that had to happen early — including the moment they decided she would not take student loans — and how having a cle...

451 - Struggling With Spiritual Warfare? Here's a College Student's Battle Plan for Victory in Jesus! 23.01.2026

Hey hey! Are you struggling lately with spiritual warfare? Need a battleplan? I have one to share with you today, for VICTORY in Jesus!!! Join our Facebook community to share what you're going through and how we can pray for you --> Christian College Girl Community ~ Scholarships & Graduate Debt-Free LET'S GOOOOOOO!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session (:   P.S. E...

450 - In The Dark About How to Graduate College Debt-Free? 4 Steps to Get Started 17.01.2026

My friend! Are you confused about how to graduate from college debt-free? Whether you're already in school or beginning in the fall, I have 4 steps to help you get started!!!! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Related Episodes: 2 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You to Know This Best-Kept Secret 110 - How to Find $10,000 in Scholarship Opportunities in an Hour a Week 146 - This New Ye...

449 - Afford Textbooks Next Semester With This $500, EASY Scholarship! (Best-Of Episode) 14.01.2026

Are you open to applying for scholarships, but don't have any time to find them? I got you boo! Today, I present to you the following scholarship that could help you afford textbooks this semester! --> Courage to Grow Scholarship OR, let me find you scholarships!!! I can guarantee finding students between $10,000-30,000 in scholarships for college, university, grad school, law school, etc. I ch...

448 - $1000 Christian Scholarship for Students of Faith (Apply Now!) 10.01.2026

Hey friend!!! If you’re a Christian student trying to figure out how to pay for college without drowning in student loans, this episode is for YOU. Today I’m sharing a $1000 Christian scholarship that’s specifically for students who love God and want to grow in their faith while pursuing their education. If you’ve ever thought, “There aren’t many scholarships for Christian students”—this one prove...

447 - Struggling to Pay Those College Fees? 5 Top Tips to Apply for Scholarships! (Part 2) 02.01.2026

Hey friend!!! Ever feel like adulting is just so hard? It's stressful deciding on priorities, trying to be productive, and also get enough sleep! Idk, I've just been feeling that lately, and I know in college a lot of people feel that way.  So today, I want to cut down on that loooooong list, and help you be more effective and efficient when applying for scholarships! Struggling to pay those colle...

446 - No Money to Pay for College? 3 Hacks to Get That Scholarship! (Part 1) 27.12.2025

Hey friend!!! Ever feel like adulting is just so hard? It’s stressful deciding on priorities, trying to be productive, managing money, and also getting enough sleep! Idk, I’ve just been feeling that lately, and I know in college a lot of people feel that way — especially when you’re broke or trying to figure out how to pay for school without going into debt. So today, I want to cut down on that lo...

445 - 3 Foster Care Student Scholarships Worth $19,000 (Apply Before Time Runs Out!) 22.12.2025

If you’ve been in foster care — or you’re supporting a student who was — there is real money on the table that so many eligible students miss. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down 3 foster care student scholarships worth a combined $5400, all designed to support you in college or university without adding financial stress. Whether college feels financially overwhelming or you’re trying to navigat...

444 - Find $10,000 in Scholarships in Under An Hour Over Christmas Break, While Surviving Family Drama (Replay) 14.12.2025

Who wants to be productive over Christmas break, WHILE enjoying family time WITH LOW DRAMA? You’re in luck! In this episode I share the details on where to find $10,000 in scholarships in under an hour, alongside several tips to lower family-stress this season. You are allowed to get away and be refreshed before the next Christmas party. You are allowed to leave next year in next year and learn to...

443 - Apply for This $2000 EASY, NO ESSAY Scholarship Over Christmas Break! (Replay) 11.12.2025

Who wants to be productive over Christmas break, but not give up your precious time with family and Jesus? You're in luck! In this episode I share the details on where to find this $2000 EASY, NO ESSAY scholarship that you can apply for over Christmas break! Even if you're still in college finals right now and need a little break, this is a fun one that can give your mind a refreshment before gett...

442 - Apply for This $2000 Scholarship Before Christmas (FAST & EASY!) 07.12.2025

If you’re feeling the holiday stress creeping in — Christmas plans, family drama, mental overwhelm — this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. 🎄✨ I’m sharing a $2,000 scholarship you can apply for before Christmas, and the best part? It’s short, simple, and totally doable even if you’re juggling holiday stress management, gift shopping, and trying to keep your sanity. Apply quick...

441 - No Time To Apply for Scholarships? Use These 3 Time Management Tips to Make More Space in Your Day (REPLAY!) 03.12.2025

Do you have no time to apply for scholarships? I get it! Between classes, work, homework, working out, time with God, friends, family, and sleep, when are you going to have time to apply for scholarships!? I get it! Today I have 3 time management tips to help you make more space in your day to finish those applications! Woohoo! LET'S GO!!! BUT, are you having issues actually finding the scholarshi...

440 - Check Out This $3000 Video Scholarship Before Thanksgiving Break is Over! (Replay) 28.11.2025

Want to stay productive over Thanksgiving break without giving up your precious time with family, food, and football? You’re in luck. In this episode, I walk you through a $4000 VIDEO scholarship you can apply for before Thanksgiving break is over—without sacrificing your turkey, mashed taters, or chill time. You’ll get: • Where to find this $4000 video scholarship • What the video actually needs...

439 - Finish This $5000 Scholarship in UNDER AN HOUR Over Thanksgiving Break!! (Replay) 26.11.2025

Want to be productive over Thanksgiving break without giving up family time, football, or those mashed taters? 🙌 You’re in luck. In this episode, I walk you through a $5000 scholarship you can finish in UNDER an hour — one of the easiest, fastest scholarships to apply for this season. If you’ve been searching for quick scholarships, fast scholarships, or ways to pay for college without drowning i...

438 - Apply for This $500 Thanksgiving Scholarship in 10 Minutes or Less! 🦃💰 23.11.2025

If you’ve got 10 minutes and want to put yourself in the running for $500 of free scholarship money, this episode is your Thanksgiving break win. I’m walking you through a simple, no-essay scholarship that’s perfect for students who want to stay productive over break without spending hours writing or filling out long forms. We’ll cover: Who’s eligible What you need to submit The deadline Tips to m...

437 - I Tried to Disprove God in College... and This Happened😲 20.11.2025

Grown skeptical of “religion” but still hungry for truth? In this episode, I share how I went from questioning everything I believed — to discovering that reason and faith aren’t enemies after all. This isn’t about blind belief; it’s about following evidence, wrestling with doubts, and finding something solid enough to build a life on. You’ll hear: • Why I decided to “fact-check” my faith during c...

436 - Are You Only Finding Scholarships That You DON'T qualify for? Try This Instead! 16.11.2025

You're not a green-eyed monster from space, so you don't seem to fit the exacting qualifications of all the scholarships you're finding, UGH! Don't worry boo, I got you(: Today we discuss 2 ways that could help you find $10,000+ in scholarships for college!   Website mentioned --> Chegg.com Work with me --> calendly.com/moneyandmentalpeace   LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Grab your cold brew and T...

435 - Student Loans Gotcha Down? 4 Ways to Quit Drowning in Loans and Finish College Without Any More Debt! - (Replay) 12.11.2025

Student loans gotcha down? You’re not alone — but you don’t have to stay stuck! In this episode, we’re talking about real ways to get through college debt free, even if you’re already in debt or don’t qualify for many scholarships. I’ll share practical ways to get help in college, cut costs, and find creative options to get out of debt and finish school strong — even without scholarships!    LET’S...

434 - How He Paid Off $56,696 in Student Loans IN HIS EARLY 20's! - (Part 2 of Jon Carothers Interview) 09.11.2025

He paid off $56,696 in student loans in his early 20s — but it didn’t happen overnight. In this inspiring part two of Jon Carothers’ story, we dive into the faith, mindset, and habits that made it possible. 💬 How did he do it? Through God’s guidance, surrender, and taking ownership of his choices. He picked up extra jobs, surrounded himself with a supportive community, and learned the power of kn...

433 - I Found Her Over $19,800 in Scholarships & You Could Be Next! 30.10.2025

I personally found my client over $19,800 worth of scholarship opportunities, pertaining to her major, hobbies, age, interests, etc. (Wanna be next!?!?) What if you were handed a list of scholarships that were tailor-made for you? What if you didn't even have to search for them because I did it for you? This is possible! I myself graduated from college debt-free with over $10k leftover in my bank...

432 - Earn Money While You Study: 3 College Jobs That Pay To Do Homework (Best-Of Episode) 26.10.2025

I’M GONNA HELP YOU GET PAID TO SIT IN CLASS + DO YOUR HOMEWORK WHILE MAKING BANK!!! Eeeek! What a fun topic! Listen in to learn more :D Related episodes: 93 - Can I Really Find Cheap Textbooks Online for Under $50? YES!! 3 Steps to Save Money on Books! on Apple Podcasts 169 - 5 Tips To Save $400 on Coffee in College (Dave Ramsey Approved!!!) on Apple Podcasts 186 - Find $10,000 in Scholarships Thi...

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