Episodes

Women of color earn the smallest share of degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), with percentages in the single digits. But one woman has dedicated her life to making sure that young minority women are prepared to enter these fields and that they are confident enough to become tomorrow’s leaders. In this episode, listen to Sabrina Tucker-Barrett’s inspiring story of founding Girls for Technology and how she turned painful childhood experiences into a passion for leveling t...

In this episode, LaToya Council, co-author of the book, IntersectionAllies: We Make Room for All, discusses how teaching children about differences and inclusion is an important strategy to fight against racism and can change attitudes that fuel discrimination in the United States. Discover why I think this book should be required reading for all adults and how intersectionality can and should be applied to the field of finance. This episode is sponsored by Copper Leaf Financial. Held to the fi...

As part of the Breaking Money Silence® on Diversity and Inclusion series, I interview Akeiva Thomas, CFP®, Wealth Planning Associate with Ballentine Partners and YouTube star. Each week, she publishes fun videos to educate her millennial fans about money and makes these lessons accessible to a diverse audience. Her ultimate goal? Close the black wealth gap and make sure financial literacy is an inclusive endeavor. With almost 8,000 subscribers, she is clearly well on her way to accomplishing her...

As part of the Breaking Money Silence® on Diversity and Inclusion series, I interview Emily Davenport, one of the KBK Wealth Connection team members, about her passion for dance and how growing up biracial in the affluent white world of dance influenced her career path. Emily shares how these early experiences shaped her world view, her self-perception, and how as an adult, she is committed to creating a dance studio where every young person feels included and like they truly belong. Did you kn...

Since 2007 the number of firms owned by African American women has increased by 164%, however, the access to capital for women of color is challenging with only a small fraction of the 2% of Venture Capital funds going to black and brown business owners. In this episode, I interview Parker McMullen Bushman and Crystal Egli, co-founders of Inclusive Journeys, to talk about their experience as entrepreneurial women of color, their idea for a modern, digital green book, and the challenges they have...

Earlier this year, I made a commitment to breaking money silence on diversity and inclusion on my podcast and using my platform to give a voice to people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and other marginalized groups. This month I am launching a six-episode series called Breaking Money Silence® on Diversity and Inclusion. My guests will be discussing their struggles and triumphs as it relates to a variety of topics including: The roadblocks women entrepreneurs of color face when trying to access...

The last episode in our series, Breaking Money Silence® on Longevity, focuses on elder financial abuse and fraud. Between $2.9 Billion to $36.5 Billion is lost due to the abuse of seniors and 60% of the perpetrators are members of the victim’s family. Listen in as Hayden McCoy, CFP®, Founder of Synergy Wealthcare Solutions, shares her personal story and how this experience led to a career in fighting financial crimes as a financial planner. She shares data regarding the financial and human cost ...

In this episode*, I interview Dr. Louise Aronson, the author the New York Times bestseller, Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life. Listen in as we discuss how society’s negative views about aging impacts how we care for seniors and approach the third stage of life. The cost to individuals, especially women, is high but all of us can take steps to treat ourselves and our aging parents better. It starts by shifting your age mindset, planning for a long life, and ...

In this 100th podcast episode, I celebrate two women in my life who have lived to 100 years old and beyond with Dr. Amy, a life transitions expert. My Nana Mo and my Great Aunt Alice, each from different sides of my family lived to be 103 and 104 respectively. These women role modeled what it meant to be a feminist before it was fashionable. Dr. Amy shares her insights as to how to live a long, rewarding life and how having essential conversations with family members helps you share your legacy ...

In this episode, I interview Dave Bruno, venture capitalist, ex-ski racer, and male ally, about why he thinks women entrepreneurs should go big or go home. He believes women should embrace more risk and dare to fail. Dave’s mother demonstrated female resilience and perseverance and fueled his belief that women make great business leaders. Show Notes: Book Recommendation: Yes, You Can Do This! How Women Start Up, Scale Up, and Build The Life They Want (Techstars) by Claudia Reuter Gen Y Risin...

If you want your mom and dad to live a long, healthy life but fear they may outlive their financial resources, you are not alone. Sixty-two percent of millennials and Gen Xers worry their parents haven’t saved enough, yet over half find this money talk taboo. In this episode, I interview Blair Baldwin, founder of AgeUp about inter-generational money conversations and why his team decided to develop an innovative insurance product to address longevity risk (aka living into your 90s or 100s!). Dis...

Discover what Millennials are doing right when it comes to money in this interview with Louis Wray, Founder, Investing You. Louis discusses how positive psychology influenced his company, and how happiness is not connected to money, but how you use it to live a good life. Listen to this podcast, share it with your kids or parents, and start a money conversation about money, values, and living an intentional life. Louis Wray, Founder of Investing You, pioneered a forward-thinking approach for he...

We are doing a new series called Millennials and Money. So, you want to make sure that you've subscribed to the Breaking Money Silence® podcast to not miss any episodes. Our guests will be talking specifically about Millennials and money. Here are some examples of upcoming topics: What are some of the misconceptions about Millennials' relationship with money? Are they indeed better at talking about money than the generations before them? And what are the different financial challenges that th...

Listen in to my interview with Marcia Mantell, a retirement consultant, for the final episode of our Women, Money, and Powers series. Marcia's latest book, What's the Deal with Social Security for Women? makes learning about this sometimes dry topic interesting. Discover the history of Social Security and how that has changed as the role of women in the workplace has evolved. Walk away with an understanding of why millennial women should contribute to Social Security in their 20s and 30s and key...

In today’s Behind the Scenes of the Breaking Money Silence® podcast, host Kathleen Burns Kingsbury answers listeners’ questions about her biggest take-aways as a host and some of her favorite guests. Also learn the story of how Kathleen first realized she needed to break her own money silence. Again, she is joined by a friend of the show, Lisa Danforth, a coach, speaker, and owner of Lisa Danforth Consulting. Tune in and find out what listeners are curious about and what hosting almost 100 episo...

Can young girls make a difference in the fight for gender equality? In Vermont, they did! Listen in as Jessica Nordhaus and Lindsey Lathrop, co-founders of Genclusive, a gender equity consulting firm, share this heartwarming story. Learn what you can do to be more inclusive, no matter where you work or what gender you identify as. And leave inspired to make a difference in your community. Special Announcement: Visit Genclusive and download your free Starter Checklist for Inclusive Messaging. W...

Listen in as Kathleen discusses gender bias with Beth Milkovits, CFP®, an ambassador for Brown Brothers Harriman’s Center for Women and Wealth. Kathleen and Beth share personal stories of discrimination, how women can be their own worst enemies, and what needs to be done to achieve gender parity in the long run. Check out this funny video by McKinsey & Company that Beth mentions in the interview, Addressing Unconscious Bias at https://youtu.be/JFW2cfzevio. Beth Milkovits, CFP®, is a relationsh...

In today’s Behind the Scenes of the Breaking Money Silence® podcast, host Kathleen Burns Kingsbury answers listeners’ questions. A friend of the show, Lisa Danforth, a coach, speaker, and owner of Lisa Danforth Consulting joined the episode. Tune in and find out what listeners are curious about, how Kathleen answers, and how much fun Lisa has serving as MC. Don’t worry – if your question was not answered, there will be a Behind the Scenes: Listeners' Questions Answered Part 2 coming soon. Quest...

Ninety percent of the wealth in the United States owned by family-owned businesses and women-owned family businesses has increased by 37% in the past five years. Listen in as I interview Dr. Travis G. Parry, the founder of the Make Time Institute, about his personal experience in a family business and his professional work empowering families to talk about money and succession planning. Dr. Travis G. Parry is the founder of the Make Time Institute. He’s earned several degrees in family and soci...

As part of the Women, Money, and Power series, Kassandra Dasent, consultant and financial wellness engineer, joins the podcast today to discuss underearning, and shares her personal story. Learn how taking a risk allowed Kassandra to break free and earn her worth, and about the challenges immigrants and women of color face accumulating wealth. Discover how an abundance mindset is a great way to support women in their quest to progress in their careers and earn what they truly deserve. Show Note...

In this Behind the Scenes, Diane Abruzzini and I chat about her experience being on a podcast for the very first time and her new house purchase. Diane had the goal of purchasing her own home since she started working and moved into her new home in August 2019. Listen to her Breaking Money Silence® podcast episode, Are millennials entitled? here. Be sure to sign up for the Breaking Money Silence® podcast and not miss an episode! The Breaking Money Silence® Podcast was recorded at Sugarhouse Sou...

Whether you were born into the millennial generation or not, you will enjoy this episode as I bust open the myth that millennials are entitled with my guest, Diane Abruzzini. A millennial herself, tune in and hear her perspective on the financial services industry’s approach to attracting next gen clients and employees, and how she turned a career in agriculture into a sweet marketing job doing what she loves – helping people invest in things that matter most to them. Diane Abruzzini is the Dir...

Powerful women work hard, take risks, and make great friends. In this episode, Kathleen interviews Suzanne Siracuse, former CEO and Publisher of InvestmentNews turned consultant, about her professional journey. Learn the key factors that Suzanne attributes to her success in a male-dominated industry, the advantages of being a woman leader, and why she recently decided to become an entrepreneur. Suzanne Siracuse, Founder and CEO of Suzanne Siracuse Consulting Services, LLC, specializes in advisi...