Real Money, Real Life ™

Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda talks with Mary Schepp about what really falls under property & casualty (P&C) insurance, how umbrella policies work, and why premiums have been climbing. We talk about: - P&C 101: the difference between property coverage and casualty (liability) - Umbrella insurance as excess liability and when it can protect your assets - Dedu...

Episode Description:  In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda sits down with Jenn Smith, career coach and negotiation expert, to talk about the art and mindset of negotiating pay. Together they explore why so many women feel held back at the bargaining table and what it takes to shift from fear to confidence when it comes to asking for more. Find out how to ask for the salary you deserve,...

Episode Description:  In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda talks with Jay Zigmont about financial planning for people who don't have kids. We explore what it means to create a legacy when children aren't in the picture, how to align your money with your values, and the unique opportunities and challenges that come with a childfree life. We Talk About: - Why traditional financial planni...

Episode Description:  In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda talks with Sara Hobbs about rebuilding after financial setbacks. They discuss the emotional challenges of starting over and how to move from overwhelm to empowerment. We Talk About: - The challenges of rebuilding after divorce, loss, or burnout - How compassion and accountability support financial change - Resetting money habit...

Episode Description:  In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda sits down with Chad Holmes, CPA, CFP®, and bestselling author of  The Inheritance Playbook , to tackle one of life's most emotional and practical challenges: caring for aging parents while planning for multi-generational wealth. Chad shares how families can avoid unnecessary taxes, navigate probate, and preserve both peace and...

Episode Description:  What if your money struggles aren't about numbers, but about the deeper stories you've carried from childhood? In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely talks with Kate Juozaitis — licensed therapist turned transformational coach — about the emotional roots of money. Together they explore how trauma, identity, and personality patterns shape our financial lives...

Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, I talk with Marcus Howard, founder of Tradechology.co , about how his early financial decisions shaped his life — and why he's now focused on helping others avoid the same mistakes. We Talk About: What Marcus wishes he'd known earlier about money How he approaches financial education with his kids Learning through lived experience — n...

Episode Description: What if the real economic power players have been sitting at the kitchen table all along? In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, I'm joined by Natalie Benamou, founder and CEO of Her C-Suite®, to explore the rising Power of the Purse — the often invisible, yet deeply influential role women play in financial decision-making, wealth transfer, and economic change. We Talk Abo...

Episode Description: Let's pull back the curtain on something most people never ask about, but should. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, I'm talking about how financial advisors get paid… and why that matters more than you probably realize. Because even the kindest, most well-meaning advisor can be influenced, consciously or not, by how they earn their paycheck. Linda Talk's About: The 4...

Episode Description: If you've ever thought, "I should be better with money by now," this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I share the mindset shift that changed everything — for me and for the women I work with. It's the reason I created the MeMoney™ Method, and it's why traditional budgeting advice often fails, even when you're doing everything "right." Linda Talks About: Why budgeting...

Episode Description: Welcome to the first full episode of Real Money, Real Life™ — where we get real about money, and the messy, human stuff that comes with it. I'm Linda Grizely — financial educator, motivational speaker, and your MeMoney™ guide to financial clarity. And in this episode, I'm sharing my personal story: from becoming a mom at sixteen, to starting over after divorce, to building a c...

Episode Description: Start here if you're wondering what Real Money, Real Life™ is all about. This isn't just another personal finance podcast — and I'm not here to tell you to stop buying lattes. I'm Linda Grizely — financial educator, motivational speaker, and your MeMoney™ guide to financial clarity. I blend practical financial strategy with the emotional truth behind how we spend, save, and su...