Real Money, Real Life ®
Money Confidence Guide
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Real Money, Real Life ®

Because knowing what you “should” do was never really the problem.

Real Money, Real Life ®

Because knowing what you “should” do was never really the problem.

Personal FinanceFinancial EmpowermentWomen and Money
You speak to women and money strugglers who crave clarity, not jargon
You explore both money mindset and real-world decisions, not just spreadsheets
You’re framed as a trusted guide, not a sales pitch or product ad
You contribute to a judgment-free, emotionally safe money conversation

About Real Money, Real Life ®

Because knowing what you “should” do was never really the problem.

Real Money, Real Life® is a personal finance podcast for people — especially women —who feel behind financially and want to build real financial confidence — without shame, judgment, or overwhelm.

Why Join Real Money, Real Life ® as a Guest

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Women-Centered Money Mindset Audience

You speak directly to women and late-starters who care about money mindset, financial confidence, and real-life budgeting more than market hype.

Deep-Dive Real-Life Money Conversations

You join thoughtful, story-rich interviews that unpack real-life financial decisions, emotions, and behavior change instead of surface-level tips.

CFP-Hosted, Trust-Building Platform

You’re positioned alongside a CFP and financial wellness expert, reinforcing that your guidance is grounded, ethical, and focused on listener wellbeing.

Evergreen Financial Wellness Content

You create timeless episodes on money mindset, financial planning basics, and life transitions that keep introducing you to new listeners over time.

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Money Mindset When You Feel Behind

You help listeners rewrite the story they tell themselves about being “behind” so they can finally take confident, compassionate financial action.

Name the most common shame and comparison stories you see around money Explain how those beliefs quietly shape saving, spending, and avoidance Share a simple mindset framework listeners can use in real time Offer a few first steps for rebuilding trust with their money decisions

Budgeting and Spending Without Guilt

You show listeners how to design a spending plan that reflects their real life and values, not rigid rules that trigger guilt and burnout.

Break down why traditional budgeting often fails real people Introduce a values-based or flexible budgeting approach you use Walk through a before-and-after client or case example Give listeners a quick exercise to align spending with what matters most

Saving and Investing in Real Life

You demystify saving and investing basics so listeners can start (or restart) without jargon, fear, or feeling like they’re already too late.

Clarify the difference between saving, investing, and “doing it right” Share realistic starting points for late-bloomers or overwhelmed beginners Address common fears about risk, mistakes, and not knowing enough Offer a simple roadmap for the next 30–90 days of action

Money Decisions Through Life Transitions

You guide listeners through the emotional and financial decisions that come with big life changes, from career shifts to divorce or caregiving.

Highlight why transitions are such high-stakes money moments Share a framework for making decisions when emotions run high Offer examples of common tradeoffs and how to think them through Give listeners questions to ask themselves before big money moves

How You'd Contribute to the Show

Audience Takeaways

Your episode helps listeners replace shame and confusion with clear, doable money moves that fit their real lives, not someone else’s spreadsheet.

Hot Topics

• How your framework helps people build financial confidence when they feel behind
• Stories of real-life money decisions, tradeoffs, and emotional turning points
• Practical steps for budgeting, saving, or investing without guilt or overwhelm

Why Trust Me

Hosted by a CFP and financial wellness speaker who values evidence-based, human-centered guidance
Clear disclosures and boundaries between education, therapy, and regulated financial advice
Focus on listener safety: no product pushing, high-pressure tactics, or unrealistic promises

The Ideal Guest

You’re a great fit if you help people with personal finance, money mindset, financial therapy, coaching, or planning and want to reach women and late-starters in a compassionate, practical way.

Recent Episodes

What Is Financial Trauma? How Your Past Can Shape Your Money Behavior with Rachel Duncan | Ep 64

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 27, 2026

How to Manage Your Time and Money When You’re Overwhelmed with Megan Sumrell | Ep 63

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 20, 2026

When Money Walks Into Work: How Financial Stress Affects Your Career | Ep 62

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 13, 2026

The Great Wealth Transfer: What Women Need to Know Before the Money Comes with Halle Eavelyn | Ep 61

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 6, 2026

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Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 29, 2026

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Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 29, 2026

Medicare Explained: What to Know at 65 and During Open Enrollment with Marcia Mantell | Ep 59

Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 22, 2026

Introducing: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 22, 2026

How to Buy a Car Without Overpaying: Inside the Dealership with Mark Benson | Ep 58

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Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 8, 2026

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Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 8, 2026

Real Money, Real Life® Reset: An Introduction to a New Season | Ep 56

Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 25, 2026

Living Past Capacity: Burnout, Money, and Your Nervous System with Julie Merriman | Ep 55

Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 18, 2026

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Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 18, 2026

Kids Are Off the Payroll: Money Moves for Empty Nesters with Lena Nebel | Ep 54

Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 11, 2026

Mattress, Not a Hammock: Teaching Kids About Money with Julia Myers | Ep 53

Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 4, 2026

Making Six Figures but Still Feeling Behind with Jackson Larimer | Ep 52

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jul 28, 2026

Retire Like a Rock Star: Retirement Planning Through Pop Culture with Jesse Hurst | Ep 51

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jul 21, 2026

How to Start Values-Aligned Investing with Jensyn Hallett | Ep 50

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jul 14, 2026

Financial Freedom When You Feel Behind with Jeremy Schneider | Ep 49

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jul 7, 2026

Should I Sell My Home By Owner with Tim Street | Ep 48

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jun 30, 2026

Should I Sell My Life Insurance Policy with Mark Mrky | Ep 47

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jun 23, 2026

How to Start Understanding Bitcoin with Shawn Owen | Ep 46

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jun 16, 2026

How to Divorce Without Going to Court with Manisha Patel | Ep 45

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jun 9, 2026

How Shared Housing Can Save Money with Annamarie Pluhar | Ep 44

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jun 2, 2026

Women Finding Their Financial Voice with Jennifer Edwards | Ep 43

Real Money, Real Life ® • May 26, 2026

Don't Let Your Life Insurance Policy Die with Tony Steuer| Ep 42

Real Money, Real Life ® • May 19, 2026

Social Security Explained: What You Need to Know Before Claiming with Marcia Mantell | Ep 41

Real Money, Real Life ® • May 12, 2026

Give Yourself Permission to Make More Money with Cortney McDermott | Ep 40

Real Money, Real Life ® • May 5, 2026

What If Your Mortgage Is Keeping You Stuck? with Ann Pells | Ep 39

Real Money, Real Life ® • Apr 28, 2026

Why Retirement Feels Empty (And What to Do Instead) with Eric Brotman | Ep 38

Real Money, Real Life ® • Apr 21, 2026

How to Align Your Money with Your Life with Carl Richards | Ep 37

Real Money, Real Life ® • Apr 14, 2026

Stop Overpaying: How to Lower Your Monthly Bills with Barry Gross | Ep 36

Real Money, Real Life ® • Apr 7, 2026

Investment Fraud Red Flags: How to Protect Yourself Before You Invest with James Brandolino | Ep 35

Real Money, Real Life ® • Mar 31, 2026

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? + Why Disability Insurance Matters with Peter Ciravolo | Ep 34

Real Money, Real Life ® • Mar 24, 2026

The Three Pillars of Success with Amy Lenius | Ep 33

Real Money, Real Life ® • Mar 17, 2026

Beyond Compliance: Tax Strategy for Growth with Gale Sciascia | Ep 32

Real Money, Real Life ® • Mar 10, 2026

Debt Relief with Dignity: Rethinking Bankruptcy and Financial Reset with Adrienne Hines| Ep 31

Real Money, Real Life ® • Mar 3, 2026

Navigating Money After Loss: What Widows Need to Know with Paula Harris | Ep 30

Real Money, Real Life ® • Feb 24, 2026

Start With Compassion: Building Confidence in Life, Work, and Money with Amy Quesenberry | Ep 29

Real Money, Real Life ® • Feb 17, 2026

Money Blocks in Motherhood: How Ambition, Career, and Wealth Can Coexist with Khiara Cureton | Ep 28

Real Money, Real Life ® • Feb 10, 2026

Couples & Money: Build Financial Confidence and Stronger Relationships with Dr. Robin Buckley | Ep 27

Real Money, Real Life ® • Feb 3, 2026

Why the Financial Industry Is Broken — and What Happens When We Stop Budgeting with Lisa Chastain | Ep 26

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jan 27, 2026

Financial Planning for Women Who Are Suddenly Single with Sara Zuckerman | Ep 25

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jan 20, 2026

Estate Planning Is an Act of Love with Tamara Marshall | Ep 24

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jan 13, 2026

The Profit Paradox: Why Business Owners Struggle With Profit with Leanne Ozaine | Ep 23

Real Money, Real Life ® • Jan 6, 2026

Foreclosure Explained: What You Need to Know About Being Behind on Your Mortgage with Scott Carson | Ep 22

Real Money, Real Life ® • Dec 30, 2025

LGBTQ+ Financial Planning: Inclusive Money Conversations with Shari Rash | Ep 21

Real Money, Real Life ® • Dec 23, 2025

Divorce Financial Planning: What to Know Before You Make Costly Mistakes with Jamie Lima | Ep 20

Real Money, Real Life ® • Dec 16, 2025

Rethinking Charitable Giving with Sarah Olivieri | Ep 19

Real Money, Real Life ® • Dec 9, 2025

Equity Compensation Made Simple with Josh Radman | Ep 18

Real Money, Real Life ® • Dec 2, 2025

The Best Gift You Can Give Your Loved Ones Before You Die with Cyndy Wulfsberg | Ep 17

Real Money, Real Life ® • Nov 25, 2025

Family Wealth Strategies with Penny DiGiovanna | Ep 16

Real Money, Real Life ® • Nov 18, 2025

Self-Belief, Perseverance & Conviction in Building Wealth with Kim Egger | Ep 15

Real Money, Real Life ® • Nov 11, 2025

Rethinking College: Empowering Students to Find Their Path with Jackie Postelnick | Ep 14

Real Money, Real Life ® • Nov 4, 2025

Having the Hard Money Talk: Preparing Families for Aging & Care with Cameron Huddleston | Ep 13

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 28, 2025

From Grief to Growth: Healing, Journaling & Financial Clarity with Kim Murray | Ep 12

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 21, 2025

Home, Auto, & Umbrella Insurance: What to Review (and Why Rates Are Rising) with Mary Schepp | Ep 11

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 14, 2025

Salary Negotiation Secrets: Earning What You're Worth with Jenn Smith | Ep 10

Real Money, Real Life ® • Oct 7, 2025

Financial Planning When You Don't Have Kids with Jay Zigmont | Ep 09

Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 30, 2025

Rebuilding After Financial Setbacks with Sara Hobbs | Ep 08

Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 23, 2025

Protecting Your Parents, Preserving Your Legacy with Chad Holmes | Ep 07

Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 16, 2025

Breaking Money Patterns: Trauma, Identity, & Archetypes with Kate Juozaitis | Ep 06

Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 9, 2025

Teaching Kids About Money and Closing the Wealth Gap with Marcus Howard | Ep 05

Real Money, Real Life ® • Sep 2, 2025

How Women Quietly Drive the Economy with Natalie Benamou | Ep 04

Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 26, 2025

How Financial Advisors Get Paid (and Why It Matters More Than You Think) | Ep 03

Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 21, 2025

Why Most Budgets Fail (and What to Do Instead) | Ep 02

Real Money, Real Life ® • Aug 20, 2025

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