Everyone's Talkin' Money

30 Is Not the Deadline: Kate Berski on Beating Financial Anxiety and Growing Real Wealth


Listen Later

Feeling like you’re running out of time to “get it together” financially? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not behind.

In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, host Shari Rash sits down with author, entrepreneur, and creator of The 30Phobia Project, Kate Berski, who went from broke at 29 to millionaire by 39. She’s proof that financial timelines are made up—and that it’s never too late to take charge of your money, your mindset, and your future.

Kate gets real about the financial anxiety so many of us feel in our 30s, the pressure to hit unrealistic milestones, and the myth that saving alone will get you to wealth. Instead, she shares how shifting her mindset, increasing her income, and letting go of comparison unlocked the life—and bank account—she always dreamed of.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why your 30s (and 40s!) are the perfect time to build real wealth

  • The most common money lies we believe—and how to replace them

  • How to earn more without burning out or starting over

  • The truth about social media, comparison, and financial shame

  • How short-term risks can lead to long-term financial wins

    Whether you're stuck in a job that doesn’t pay you what you’re worth, struggling with financial insecurity, or just tired of feeling “behind,” this conversation will inspire you to rethink your path—and start building wealth on your timeline.

    • Download Kate’s free Mind Hacker Cards

    • Order Kate’s book: 30Phobia: Why Your 20s Suck and How to Get UnStucklink to buy

    • Connect with Kate on Instagram: @kateberski

    • Learn more: kateberski.com

      📩 Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear: you’re not behind—you’re just getting started.

      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store

      Everyone's Talkin' MoneyBy Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health

      • 4.2
      • 4.2
      • 4.2
      • 4.2
      • 4.2

      4.2

      619 ratings


      More shows like Everyone's Talkin' Money

      View all
      Money Girl by QuickAndDirtyTips.com

      Money Girl

      1,849 Listeners

      Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels by Jillian Michaels | Crossover Media Group

      Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels

      3,537 Listeners

      This Is Actually Happening by Wondery

      This Is Actually Happening

      10,370 Listeners

      The One You Feed by iHeartPodcasts

      The One You Feed

      2,504 Listeners

      Debt Free in 30 by Doug Hoyes

      Debt Free in 30

      69 Listeners

      So Money with Farnoosh Torabi by Farnoosh Torabi

      So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

      1,941 Listeners

      Afford Anything by Paula Pant | Cumulus Podcast Network

      Afford Anything

      3,519 Listeners

      The Vanished Podcast by Wondery

      The Vanished Podcast

      15,290 Listeners

      NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast by NerdWallet Personal Finance

      NerdWallet's Smart Money Podcast

      738 Listeners

      Journey To Launch by Jamila Souffrant

      Journey To Launch

      1,668 Listeners

      American History Tellers by Wondery

      American History Tellers

      18,991 Listeners

      BiggerPockets Money Podcast by BiggerPockets

      BiggerPockets Money Podcast

      3,064 Listeners

      Business Wars by Wondery

      Business Wars

      12,780 Listeners

      Frugal Friends Podcast by iHeartPodcasts and Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni

      Frugal Friends Podcast

      1,192 Listeners

      American Scandal by Wondery

      American Scandal

      18,657 Listeners

      Get the Hell Out of Debt by Cloud10

      Get the Hell Out of Debt

      209 Listeners

      Dying For Sex by Wondery

      Dying For Sex

      13,312 Listeners

      The Personal Finance Podcast by Andrew Giancola

      The Personal Finance Podcast

      1,341 Listeners

      Guru: Don't Cross Kat by Wondery

      Guru: Don't Cross Kat

      7,019 Listeners

      Against The Odds by Wondery

      Against The Odds

      7,584 Listeners

      Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin by Money News Network

      Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

      1,702 Listeners

      Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans by Vanessa and Shana | Budget Besties | Bougie On A Budget | Dave Ramsey Fans

      Financial Coaching for Women: How To Budget, Manage Money, Pay Off Debt, Save Money, Paycheck Plans

      234 Listeners

      Inspired Budget by Allison Baggerly

      Inspired Budget

      298 Listeners

      Catching Up to FI by Bill Yount & Jackie Cummings Koski

      Catching Up to FI

      315 Listeners

      Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income by Erin Britt | Budget Strategy Coach

      Budget Effect: How to Budget, How to Pay off Debt, Save Money, Live on a Budget, Improve your Money Mindset on a single income

      54 Listeners