Money is Not Your Problem

In this episode of "Money is Not Your Problem," Financial Coach Sara Hurst shares her inspiring journey to becoming a financial coach. She discusses her early money lessons growing up,  from her memories at Nordstrom as a 5-year-old to feeling the money uncertainty and stress of a working hard family with 6 daughters.  Sara also talks about her joint financial journey with her husband, h...

In today's episode, I bring you an exclusive recording from my recent appearance on the Business Power Hour, hosted by the ever-inspiring Faith Mariah (@the.faith.mariah) on August 10, 2023. Two esteemed experts were joining me on the panel: Life Coach Sarah Rose (@coachwithsarah) and the knowledgeable Certified Financial Planner Whitney Morrison. During the Power Hour, we delved deep into th...

Episode Summary In this week's special episode, I sit down with Mara Sundwall, an exceptional life coach who specializes in empowering youth and young adults. Mara discusses her own journey in developing financial understanding and shares how she applies this wisdom in her coaching practice.  She has used these principles and her personal lessons to guide her own children and has had a transf...

Welcome to the third and final episode of our three-part series on Goals. In the first episode, we delved into the significance of having a compelling reason that drives us to persist even when faced with obstacles and a lack of motivation. We discussed the power of focusing on the person we aspire to become, as opposed to short-term and isolated projects. By anchoring our goals in our identity, w...

This is the second episode of a three-part series on Goals. In the last episode, we discussed the importance of having a compelling reason that motivates us to persist even when faced with obstacles and a lack of motivation. We emphasized that the best approach is to focus on who we want to become rather than just isolated and short-term projects. By using our identity as a foundation for setting...

Welcome to the first episode of our three-part podcast series on goal setting. In this episode, we delve into a crucial goal-setting aspect: framing it as becoming your identity rather than solely focusing on achievements. We start by debunking the myth that we must wait until the year's beginning to set goals. Just like any other habit, goal setting can become a part of our daily lives. Once...

In this week's episode, we are joined by a special guest, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson Fife, a licensed therapist specializing in working with LDS couples on sexuality and relationship issues. However, in this conversation, we delve into her personal financial journey. Dr. Finlayson-Fife reflects on the examples, encouragement, and lessons she learned from her parents while growing up in a large fa...

Welcome to this week's episode featuring the incredible Bonnie Wiscombe. She is a homeschooling mom to 10 kids, a podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. And if she can find purpose and success beyond the world of diapers, then anyone can. Bonnie is a mom and a life coach specializing in helping Christian moms start their own businesses without the burden of guilt, overwhelm, or insecurity. She...

Zil Eiler is a  Life & Business Coach. She comes from a family of entrepreneurs, where she learned foundational business concepts at a very young age. She launched her very first business at the age of 16 while studying Business Administration as a freshman at College in São Paulo, Brazil. Besides creating businesses, she has also worked in Corporate America, receiving Top Sales and production...

The audio for this week's episode is not great, BUT if you can deal with it, you will learn how someone who understands that YOU ARE NOT your mistakes or failures progresses and grow.  Carolyn Emond shares with me how she uses the challenges, setbacks, and "bad" decisions in her life as data and not as a life ( or death) sentence.   She is an example of someone who can learn from al...

Many of us let FEAR dictates how we handle our finances, and that is not the most productive emotion to create the financial freedom and results we want. In this week's episode, I have a conversation with Candice Toone, who explains how she shifted some former money beliefs in a way that supported her personal finance and business growth. Candice Toone is a former Marriage and Family Therapis...

One of the most important conversations to have before getting married is about MONEY.  The 2nd cause of divorce in America is money fights and money problems.  Knowing how your spouse deals with money, what they think about debt, financing and their spending and saving habits will save a lot of resentment and frustration in the marriage.  It is possible to move forward even if one of the spouses...

"Life is full of opportunities, but this specific one is unique, and if you do not take advantage of it, you will miss it."   That's one of the things Liz Donaldson emphasizes to her two teenagers and elementary school-age kid.  In this interview, Liz reflects on her financial journey, the lessons she has learned, and the importance of her spiritual life and her family. If you would...

This episode is a recording from a class that master-certified life coach, podcaster, and author Jody Moore invited me as a guest in her membership program to discuss how we can prosper during financial setbacks. I presented a 3-step  plan to put in action today to endure any financial storm and set yourself up to prosper in the future. 1. Step Back 2. Conserve/Reserve 3. Prepare Listen up to see...

Our influence on others goes way beyond our children.  Sheila Queiroz is a powerful positive financial example to her siblings, nephews, nieces, and the children she teaches and interacts with in her calling in Primary.  You do not need permission to shine your light and show good works to those around you, those for whom you are not "responsible".  You will love this conversation with S...

Many people in the world struggle to see Jesus Christ in their lives. Have you ever felt you've been trying your best to do all the "right things" like going to Church, reading the scriptures, loving and caring for your family, and being kind to others, yet you can't seem to see him working in your life or can't feel His presence? Though we know God's power is incredi...

Matilde Wosnjuk is a member of the Utah Valley community known best for founding the Viva Brasil Cultural Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to the celebration of Brazilian culture. The organization is best known for hosting the Utah Brazilian Festival, a yearly event dedicated to celebrating the Brazilian community and its culture. Through her work as the founder of the Viva Brasil Cultu...

Thoughts from The Episode The chief financial officer of a company or organization is assigned the primary responsibility for managing the company finances, analyzing data, and recommending corrections. While many mothers did not set out to become financial officers in their homes, for one reason or another, they might want or need to become one because of their family or life circumstances. By de...

Adriana is (almost) 52 years old and has one son (31 years old). She has a bachelor's degree in journalism and a Master's degree in marketing,  and she worked for 23 years in advertising in renowned communication vehicles in Brazil (Casa Vogue magazine, Estadão newspaper, Eldorado radio, Caras Magazine, and Cemusa). She has been a yoga practitioner for over 10 years and, during the pande...

Thoughts from The Episode In a 2019 eMoney Advisor survey of 2,500 U.S. adults, more than half (57%) admitted to avoiding money talk with their friends purposefully, and almost two-thirds (63%) stated they've never worked with a financial advisor. Even among spouses, many people avoid talking about money. When one person in a relationship has had bad luck with money - massive credit card debt...

Thoughts from The Episode How we think about things determines how we feel about things. How we feel about things determines what we do. What we do or don't do creates our results. The sum of the results creates our lives. As a man "thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7) The power of this process is in first recognizing the thinking we may not be aware of and understanding...

Thoughts from The Episode When you accomplish one thing...it gives you hope and leads you to continue down the path and eventually change your life. The beauty of starting with the smallest one (debt) is that it strengthens our beliefs that we can pay them all off. Having an emergency fund triggers thoughts of assurance and will help you feel prepared. Help your kid decide the best path to get whe...

Thoughts from the Episode Success in our finances is determined by what we believe and how we feel about money. When we believe that we are capable of changing our situation, we will act that way. New information and knowledge are often needed to develop our thinking.  There is always a reason for people to do what they do.   We need to train our brains to think about possibilities instead of limi...