We live in a fast-paced, modern world, which can push us to feel underresourced and depleted. As a result, our inner light dims, and our professional and personal relationships may suffer. So what becomes possible when we get curious about which aspects of our lives are causing the most imbalance and explore potential strategies to address them?

In this episode, Elizabeth and guest LeeAnn Mallorie explore how living a balanced life promotes physical health, mental and emotional well-being, productivity, fulfillment, and better relationships.

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Joy is a key to positive emotions, individuals, and businesses. It has proven to encourage innovation, prevent burnout, and build holistic service models.

In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Rebecca (Becky) Hass, share ideas and inspirations to cultivate joy in our work. As a Life and Engagement Coach, Becky is on a mission to support joyful, resilient individuals and communities where all can use their agency to empower their goals.

Connect with Becky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hass-mlis
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Research shows that 53% of workers in America are now more likely to prioritize health and well-being. Increasing balance lowers stress, boosts productivity, and raises retention. It also boosts diversity among managers.

In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Alison Alexander, explore ways to create workplace balance. Alison is a senior leader optimizing organizational effectiveness, managing account services, and program delivery to guide startup leaders as they scale their business to make the world more sustainable at a social enterprise accelerator called Unreasonable Group.

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Thank you for joining me for the 12th Season of the 15 Minutes of Wellness podcast! This season, I will speak with industry leaders about the importance of living a balanced lifestyle, ways we can practice mindfulness and maximize our joy at work, and we will also share ideas about how to include breathwork during your day.

Cultivating harmony between life and work is vital for our health and relationships. It can also improve our productivity and, ultimately, our performance. I am so excited about this season, and I hope you are too. I wish you the very best today and always.

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Many companies offer employees 401(k) plans as part of their benefits packages. In this episode, Elizabeth and guest ShirleyAnn Robertson explore why 401(k) plans are a great way to save for retirement while enjoying some tax advantages.

Passionate about insurance and investment strategies, ShirleyAnn is celebrating 30 years in the financial services industry and is a featured presenter and frequently sought-after public speaker at national conferences and programs, including the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Radio Show. 

In addition, her financial strategies and suggestions have been featured in various industry publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Black Enterprise, and Essence magazine. 

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Connect with ShirleyAnn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirleyannrobe

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

The benefits of homeownership range from social to financial and have directly resulted in a steady rise of homeowners in the United States.

In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Shakyra Cortes Mendez, discuss the advantages of homeownership and share some next steps to explore if you decide to buy a home.

Shakyra has been a licensed realtor since 2017 and primarily serves clients in Florida. She specializes in land acquisitions, developments, new construction, and listings.

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Connect with Shakyra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakyra-cortes-mendez-pa-36b498188

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

Sometimes unexpected things happen in life, and having an emergency fund can help minimize stress and help pay for things without going into debt.
 
In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Ryan McCray, explore best practices for building, growing, and maintaining your emergency fund. Ryan is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones with over thirteen years of experience in the financial industry.

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Connect with Ryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-mccray-4a07115b

Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

Your credit score is not only a three-digit number; it can significantly impact your financial well-being. For example, your scores can affect your ability to qualify for a credit card or get a loan.

But have you ever wondered how your score is calculated? What is it used for, and by who? Or how long do the details stay on your credit report?

In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Anthony Davenport, discuss these questions and more. Anthony is a credit management activist, finance educator, advisor, and published author. He is also the founder and CEO of Regal Credit Management.

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Connect with Anthony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-davenport
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Learn more about New Home Star: https://www.newhomestar.com

Overall wellness depends on several factors, including mental, physical, and financial health. Financial wellness is important because it improves your overall health and well-being. In addition, it allows you to reduce financial-related stress now and in the future.

In this episode, Elizabeth and today's guest, Madeline Stolberg, explore the differences between HSAs and FSAs; what are the acronyms? Their key differences between them? And more.

Madeline is an Employee Benefits Account Manager with Assurance and loves working with employees and employers to help them understand and maximize their benefits and become better healthcare consumers.

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Connect with Madeline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-s-0230a1a0

Learn more about New Home Star:  https://www.newhomestar.com

Hosts Elizabeth and Laura introduce Season 11 of the 15 Minutes of Wellness podcast. 

Music: Lofi & Memories by NottyVonDutch