Episodes

Have you ever felt like you were labeled and put in a box? If so, this podcast interview with Lauryn Williams is for you! Lauryn is known as a gold and silver Olympic medalist, but like most powerful women that is only one dimension of her true self. Listen in to hear her story, why I was blown away by her keynote presentation, and how you can recognize and overcome stereotypical thinking about women of color and money. Special Breaking Money Silence® Offer: Lauryn has a new course that includ...

Do men find it easier to ask for a raise than women? Research supports the notion that gender determines how you are perceived when negotiating salary and women tend to be offered less money than their male counterparts. But is that really true? Listen in to this episode as part of our Breaking Money Silence® podcast series on Women, Money and Power as I interview Rei Lemashov, an advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, about his experience negotiating a salary as a woman, then as a man. Rei Lemas...

Being a mom, entrepreneur, and a powerful woman can be tricky. Listen in to this episode of our Women, Money, and Power series as Natalie Taylor shares a pivotal teachable moment with her young son that helped him change his relationship with spending. Learn how you can examine your money mistakes and be compassionate to yourself and your children when it comes to talking about finances and changing habits. Hint: Discussing feelings really helps! Natalie Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner™...

Do you struggle with work-life balance? If so, you are not alone as many busy professional women do. In this episode, Kathleen welcomes Donna Sowa Allard and Lauren Robbins, two powerful women in the financial services industry, to explore the concept of balance and to look at how this goal can fuel unnecessary shame and guilt. The latest in our Women, Money and Power series, this episode is not to be missed! Special Announcement: The Life Rebalanced Podcast launches in the first quarter of 202...

Join me as I interview Manisha Thakor, a nationally renowned financial literacy advocate for women and author, about the myth that having more money will make life better. The first in our Breaking Money Silence® on Women, Money, and Power Series, Manisha shares her personal struggle to balance her health with her quest for money and power. Listen in and learn the importance of finding true wealth, or as Manisha likes to say, “True WELLth.” Show Notes: Manisha mentioned a few books and her pod...

In this Behind the Scenes episode, Pam Andrews and I talk more about we met at #FinCon. Pam is the author of Scholarship Search Secrets, the host of The Scholarship Shark Podcast and the creator of the board game, In Pursuit of College.

Breaking money silence with your teen about the cost of college and how to apply for scholarships can be challenging. Especially if you or your high schooler believes that scholarships are only for talented athletes and A+ students. Listen in and hear how Pam Andrews, host of the Scholarship Shark Podcast, helped her son win over $700,000 in scholarship money that paid for his undergraduate and graduate school. Discover tips for starting a college money talk in your family and how to navigate th...

Have you ever wondered who makes Breaking Money Silence® podcast sound so great? Listen to me interview Roger Stauss, co-owner of the Sugarhouse Soundworks studio and my very gifted audio engineer. Be sure to share the episode with your family, friends, and colleagues. To make sure you don't miss an episode, subscribe today! Breaking Money Silence® Podcast was recorded at Sugarhouse Soundworks, LLC

Lisa and I goof around while we waiting for Roger, the sound engineer, to test our sound levels for our podcast recordings. We discuss cooking and empowering women. Listen to Lisa's Breaking Money Silence® episode, Is there a ceiling to the amount of money I can make? here. Be sure to share the episode with your family, friends, and colleagues. To make sure you don't miss an episode, subscribe today! Breaking Money Silence® Podcast was recorded at Sugarhouse Soundworks, LLC

Listen in on this thought-provoking conversation about women, money, and self-limiting beliefs that can sabotage business growth. Kathleen interviews Lisa Danforth, a business coach, speaker, and serial entrepreneur, on how to shift mindsets to achieve the next level of success. If you are a woman in business or work with one, this episode is for you. Special announcement: Lisa has generously offered a complimentary consultation to any Breaking Money Silence® podcast listener. Subscribe to the ...

Have you seen the movie The Wolf of Wall Street and think the financial advising profession is full of aggressive white men? If so, you need to listen to this episode. Kate Healy, TD Ameritrade Institutional, Managing Director, Generation Next, talks about this myth and how it is harmful to the financial planning industry. Hear her insider view of the profession and learn how she is working toward increasing the gender and racial diversity in the field that she loves. Kate Healy is Managing Dir...

Do women still get married to pay off their debt and achieve financial stability? Tune in and find out what the research by Student Loan Planner tells us about gender and student loan debt, and how Travis Hornsby, the founder, helps professionals become more savvy about their payment options. Travis Hornsby founded Student Loan Planner after helping his physician wife navigate ridiculously complex student loan repayment decisions. To date, Student Loan Planner has consulted on over half a billi...

Are you curious about the cannabis industry? Interested in investing in the “Green Rush?” Listen to this interview with Emily Tuttle, Director of Marketing for iDry Systems and hear how the industry is rapidly changing and how complex it can be for businesses to get their banking needs met. To find out more about iDrySystems and their work in the cannabis drying industry, go to iDrySystems.com or email Emily directly at Emily@iDrySystems.com. If you enjoyed this episode, check out my interview...

Do men build bigger businesses than women? Are they more profit-motivated or entrepreneurial? Find out when Kathleen interviews Jenneth (Jen) Fleckenstein, Co-Owner, Clear Water Filtration, Inc. and Partner, Collaborative Brewing. Two women business owners discussing the pros and cons of working in male-dominated industries. Listen in as we bust this myth wide open! Jen is a passionate small businesswoman who has great care and concern for water quality and how it impacts people and the environ...

Is it true that women are not good with numbers? Find out in this episode as Kathleen interviews Stacy Francis, Founder of Savvy Ladies, about this myth and how her grandmother paid a high price for not being financially literate. To honor her grandmother’s memory, Stacy founded Savvy Ladies to empower women to take control of their finances and their lives. Special Announcement: The Savvy Ladies Annual Benefit Gala will take place on Thursday, November 21st at the Princeton Club of New York. S...

Kim Gaxiola, CFP® and Victor Gaxiola, TechGirl Financial In this episode, Kathleen speaks with Kim and Victor Gaxiola about behavioral finance and how you may be tempted to hold onto a stock longer than it makes sense financially for you to do – especially if you feel loyal to the firm. Learn the value of diversification and how working with an advisor can help you be more objective about your investments and your financial future. Special Announcement: Kim and Victor subscribe to the Breaking...

Matt Halloran, CEO | Top Advisor Marketing How much should you invest in marketing? Listen in as Kathleen interviews Matt Halloran, a marketing and podcasting guru, to find out the answer. Learn the difference between sales and marketing, the best digital platforms for diverse businesses, and why old-fashion, in person networking is still vital to any business owner’s success. Matt has had a long standing love affair with radio. At the age of 13, he discovered his high school radio station, an...

Jeffery Tobias Halter, President of YWomen Do men really control the majority of the wealth? What is the best way to empower women and couples to be more financially fit? Listen in as Kathleen interviews Jeffery on his advocacy work with corporate male leaders aimed at improving gender parity. Notice how these two experts have different philosophies but share a common goal – equality for all. What do you think? Post your thoughts in the comment section below or e-mail me at kbk@kbkwealthconnec...

Jim Parker, President, iDry and Cure Systems Is it possible to save for the future and grow a business when your income is ‘too low’? Find out the answer when Kathleen interviews Jim Parker, entrepreneur and father of two, about how he has busted this money myth open in his personal and professional life. Listen and learn how Jim’s early family money messages impacted his savings behavior, how meeting a partner with a different money mindset influenced his financial habits, and how he went from...

Sean Lawson, Owner – Lawson’s Finest Liquids Sean’s journey to becoming a brewer began when he was introduced to the hobby of home brewing 29 years ago. Today, he owns a profitable business and recently opened a retail shop and brewhouse in Waitsfield, Vermont. If you have a passion project and are considering making it your full-time job, this podcast is for you. Just love craft beer? Trust me, you are going to want to hear the story of the award-winning Sip-of-Sunshine and what is in store fo...

Lisa Schermerhorn, Certified Hypnotist and Coach Does money buy happiness? Research says no, but still this myth prevails. Listen in to Kathleen’s conversation with Lisa about how money mindsets impact your perception of wealth and how changing your mindset can increase financial health. Lisa Shermerhorn received her B.A. in Management from Simmons College. She is certified in NLP, a Certified Hypnotherapist, Clarity Coach and a professional speaker. Lisa founded Indigo Wellness Center in Duxb...

Clint Bierman, Owner, LionTone Studio and Founding member of The Grift The Grift is a Vermont band with a cult-like following. As a fan, I wanted to know what made the band so successful and how Clint, one of the front men of the band, seemed to bust through the money myth that musicians make no money. I invited him for a candid conversation about money, music, and his dedication to teaching the next generation of musicians the art of songwriting. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: American Idiot - May 2-...

A financial advisor can save you time and help you remain disciplined about reaching your financial goals. But are they an expert at giving advice? And should you always follow their recommendations? Listen in as Kathleen and Moira discuss the human side of finance and how advisors may need a little more training to become proficient in advice giving. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dr. Somers published a book for financial professionals in 2018 called Advice that Sticks: How to Give Financial Advice th...