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

155 - Are You Just Surviving College, and Not Thriving? You’re Normal. 3 Steps to Lean Into Jesus and THRIVE 20.01.2023

Heyyyyy! Do you feel like you are always putting out fires or psyching yourself up to the next thing on your to-do list, but always overwhelmed and only half surviving? Want to thrive? You're normal. We've all been there! No, we don't want to stay in survival-mode, but I want you to know that YOU'RE NORMAL! Good? Now, listen in as we discuss 3 steps to lean into Jesus and THRIVE! Let's get it! Gra...

154 - Devos: Worried you’ll never stop worrying? Avoid student loans and pay for college in peace on God’s timeline! - Psalm 18:16-19 18.01.2023

Worried you'll never stop worrying? I feel that! Today we chat on worrying positively (is there such thing???), avoiding student loans, and paying for college on God's peaceful timeline... is it truly possible? You'll see... LET'S GOOOOOOO!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session. Come join our FB Christian College Girls Community where you can ask questions, request prayer...

153 - Apply for This $40,000 Easy, NO Essay Scholarship!! (NOT CLICKBAIT) - BEST-OF EPISODE 16.01.2023

Hey guys! Can you believe we're already in the 100s of episodes!? So cool! Thank you for your continued support. Today I'll tell you about this amazing scholarship that is literally worth $40,000, and there's no essay connected. Honest, this is not clickbait! You can find it here: BigFuture Scholarships: Earn by Planning for College (collegeboard.org)   Do you wish there was a way to find more sch...

152 - Choosing a Major Within God’s Will in 5 Steps | Find Passion, Purpose, and Calling - BEST-OF EPISODE 13.01.2023

Dude, I GET IT. You know you need to decide a major soon if you're going to stay in college, and not choosing is still choosing to go a different way! Wouldn't it be nice for you to have a step-by-step guide to making those plans? Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how, in a relatable and low-pressure way. You don't want to miss the awesome steps and tricks that I la...

151 - Apply for This $1000 EASY, NO ESSAY Scholarship Around Your Hectic Schedule - BEST-OF EPISODE 11.01.2023

We've got an easy, no essay scholarship worth $1000 that you can apply for around your hectic schedule. You don't want to miss this one! LET'S GOOOOOOO!! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   Related Episodes: 41 - Colleges Don’t Tell You the Secret to a $3000 Degree, They Just Want a LOT of Your Money on Apple Podcasts 46 - Wanna Earn $10,000 for College From a WEIRD C...

150 - 5 Steps to Getting an EASY Full-Ride Scholarship, or Let Me Do it For You! - REPEAT BEST-OF EP 09.01.2023

Are student loans stacking up and you wish you could go to school debt-free? Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how with 5 steps to getting an easy full ride scholarship! Follow these tips I lay out, or let me do it for you :O   Related Episodes: 76 - Is It Possible to Get a Full-Ride Scholarship? 100% Yes! 3 Reasons Why You Can on Apple Podcasts 121 - This is why I...

149 - Find Your Purpose and Calling in College! - BEST-OF EPISODE 06.01.2023

Hey lovely! Are you ever so stressed because you're doing your thing, living life, but you don't know if what fills your days are even aligned with your calling and purpose? My guest speaker Kandice has some answers and advice around finding our purpose and calling with God, with His guidance in our lives, while we're STILL in college! Let's get it! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is...

148 - How I Earned a Degree for $1200! Colleges Don’t Want You to Know This Best-Kept Secret - REPEAT BEST-OF EPISODE 04.01.2023

Are student loans stacking up and you wish you could go to school debt-free? Is it truly possible? YES! Because I did, and I'll be telling you how with this first step on how I got a degree for only $1200! Colleges didn't tell me how to do this, I had to find out for myself, and now I share all the secrets with you! Ready? Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   Related E...

147 - Devos: Feel More Present with God and See His Clear Guidance, Even When You Feel Small and Confused! - Micah 5:2-4 02.01.2023

Clarity, guidance, and intimacy with God is possible, and today's devotional gives you that spiritual caffeine boost you need when you feel small and confused! Enjoy devotions daily from Our Daily Bread here : https://odb.org   Today's particular devotional can be found here : A Small Start | Our Daily Bread (odb.org) Let's get it! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.  ...

146 - This New Year’s Resolution Has Me on Track to Become a Millionaire! Only Takes 20 Mins a Week (: 30.12.2022

Real talk here: Do you want to feel stabilized with money? That's usually a New Year's resolution of many people. Do you have enough money for college?  Well, I started doing this one thing back in high school, and I am in my late 20s, and this one resolution has me on track to become a millionaire. Legit, no joke. Thanks to Bonnie for having me on her podcast to discuss this topic! We're almost t...

145 - Questioning Your Career Choice? 2 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Choose A College Degree You’ll LOVE! 28.12.2022

I know how it feels to question my career choice! I declared a major and then I was like, "Now what?" Was it correct? What would I do after college? Even though I was still in college, I thought way ahead. Can you relate? Honestly I was just worrying about tomorrow, it was very annoying. So... Now hindsight is 20/20, I'm outta college, graduated, and I have 2 New Year's resolutions that helped me,...

144 - 2 Ways to Earn Spending Money from Phone Games While Resting Over Christmas Break! 22.12.2022

In this episode I discuss 2 Ways to Earn Spending Money from Phone Games While Resting Over Christmas Break! I want you to feel like you're recharged, while also enjoy all the festivities AND being a bit productive along the way (:   Ready? Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session. Related Episodes: 114 - 3 Ways to Earn Money for College Playing Phone Games!! on Apple Podcast...

143 - Apply for This $1500 EASY Scholarship BEFORE CHRISTMAS While Navigating Family Celebrations! 20.12.2022

Today I share how you could win a $1500 scholarship by sharing your favorite holiday tradition! Who wants to be productive over college break, WHILE enjoying family time and extra rest? Christmas break can truly be joyful and triumphant! Ready? Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session. P.S. Scholarship mentioned in this episode --> The Happy Holidays Scholarship | Fastweb  -...

142 - Find $10,000 in Scholarships in Under An Hour Over Christmas Break While Surviving Family Drama! 17.12.2022

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...

141 - Apply for This $2000 EASY, NO ESSAY Scholarship Over Christmas Break! 14.12.2022

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...

140 - Worrying About Tomorrow Even Though You Have Faith? You’re Normal. 3 Steps to Lean Into Jesus and Find Peace While Navigating Anxiety and Depression in College 12.12.2022

Heyyyyy! Do you feel like you shouldn't be worrying because you're a Christian? Listen, if you often worry about tomorrow, you're normal. No, we don't want to stay in worry-mode, but I want you to know that YOU'RE NORMAL! Good? Now, listen in as one of my fav cohosts, Liz, and I discuss 3 steps to lean into Jesus and find peace while navigating anxiety and depression in college! Let's get it! Grab...

139 - Devos: Are You an Overachiever? Why Finals Week is Harder for Overachievers, and How to Let Go and Let God! - Titus 2:11-14 09.12.2022

Heyyyyyy guys! Are you an overachiever? Today we'll discuss why finals week could be harder for you, and how to let go and let God! I get it! I was often a stressed overachiever in college. There is a time to go above and beyond expectations. That's great! Yet sometimes overachieving can become toxic and draining and overwhelming. Not being able to sleep or getting physically ill equals TOO MUCH o...

138 - 3 Hacks to Survive College Finals While Avoiding Student Loans 06.12.2022

Do you have senioritis and just WANNA BE DONE WITH THE SEMESTER!? Wait! Don't forget about finals! My bestie Liz and I discuss how you can survive college finals with your sanity intact, while ALSO needing to register for next semester, and ALSO worrying about how you'll pay for next semester or next year. Stressed yet? We'll provide you with 3 hacks today to not only survive, but maybe even THRIV...

137 - Telling an 18-Year-Old To Choose Their Life’s Career is a Joke! Here’s A Roadmap for When You Need to Declare a Major and Pay For College But Are Uber Confused! 03.12.2022

Today I hang out with Liz and we discuss how it's crazy to tell an 18-year-old to decide what they should do for the rest of their life! Sometimes I interview people who have, I don't know, solved world hunger and accomplished something huge! But I also want to get real and let you hear from a current college student who is just trying to figure out what to major in. Do you agree that there is too...

136 - Want a High-Paying Job That Fits Around Your Classes and Homework? Find Convenient Online Work Here! (Special Guest - Arianna Vernier) 30.11.2022

Heyyyyy girl! Wouldn't you love a high-paying job that fits so seamlessly around your class schedule and homework? I have an idea for convenient online work HERE in this episode, with my special guest podcaster Arianna Vernier, host of Ditch the Classroom! Arianna's podcast --> Ditch the Classroom - Quit Teaching, Virtual Assistant, WAHM, Side Hustle, Freelancer on Apple Podcasts Let's get it!...

135 - Devos: Help! I’m Scared That I’m Not Where I’m Supposed to Be in College! Click Here to Trust God with Your Future! - Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 28.11.2022

So, when I was in college, I dreamt of the peace I would feel if I just KNEW I was in the right place. I was concerned that I wasn't hearing Jesus correctly! Was I going to the wrong school? Was I studying the wrong thing? Was I completely off track? If felt like a constant stressor! Click on this episode to learn how to release the pressure, feel joy and freedom again, and trust God with your fut...

134 - Check Out This $4000 Video Scholarship Before Thanksgiving Break is Over! (Deadline Coming SOON!) 25.11.2022

Who wants to be productive over Thanksgiving break, but not give up your precious time with family and food (& football anyone?). You're in luck! In this episode I share the details on where to find this $4000 scholarship that you can apply for before break is out! You can be productive without your turkey and mashed taters getting cold(: Let's get it! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because cl...

133 - Apply for This $5000 Scholarship in UNDER AN HOUR Over Thanksgiving Break!! 23.11.2022

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...

132 - Devos: Reading BACKWARDS Could Resolve Your Fear of the Future and Anxiety in College - John 2:13-22 20.11.2022

Fighting fear of the future and anxiety in college!? Needing wisdom, guidance, and encouragement? Today's devotional gives you the spiritual cafferine boost you need to know Him better and find help and direction for your life! Enjoy devotions daily from Our Daily Bread here : https://odb.org   Let's get it! Grab your cold brew and TI-89, because class is now in session.   Related Episodes: 170 -...

131 - Save BIG on The Debt-Free College Blueprint - LAST DAY! Plus, 2 Bonuses! 19.11.2022

IMAGINE IF… You walked into next semester knowing exactly how you were going to pay for the rest of college, and know you’re aligned with God’s will for what you’re studying!! Imagine if you actually finished school with no debt and felt confident in the school and career choices you were making! This is possible for you too. I  was able to graduate without loans, and even had $10,000 left in my b...

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