Collective Conversations

Katie Eaves, of the Eaves Firm, joins us for the final episode of our Life Changes series. In this episode, we take an honest look at the complexities of widowhood, including the “widow’s penalty”  and survivor benefits - and resisting pressure from the "casserole ladies".  Whether you're supporting someone through loss or facing it yourself, we're here with insight on what to consider when losing a spouse.

Mary Schneider, partner of Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik and Rozzell PLLC, is here to give guidance on a complicated and difficult life change - divorce. As both a mediator and an attorney, Mary shares her thoughts on how to avoid the judge making the final say on your assets (spoiler: mediation) and how the five stages of grief show up as you work through the "death" of your marriage. Plus, we'll cover the tricky topics of alimony and child support. Tune in for what you need to know if you're navigating this process, or helping a friend get through.

Kate Verkamp, financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management is back to share her perspective on the real costs of becoming a parent. We'll also dig into the invisible workload for moms, tax breaks for dependents, and smart savings accounts like 529s to help you prepare financially for parenthood.

In the next episode in our life changes series, we're again joined by  Kate Verkamp, financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management to explore the the financial side of getting married—from joint accounts and splitting expenses to tax implications and money conversations every couple should have. Plus, we'll discuss getting married later in life, including what happens when adult children and inheritance planning come into the picture.

In this empowering episode, we're joined by Kate Verkamp, financial advisor with Arvest Wealth Management to kick off a series on life changes. In this episode, we're focusing in on the messy, beautiful, and often unexpected journey of career transitions. We'll talk our craziest transition stories, and then get into the real-life logistics of severance, unemployment, and transferring benefits. 

We're back with another candid conversation with Bianca Montoya of Fuss Consulting to get to the heart of how to market yourself. Whether you're interviewing for your next job, or looking to start a service-based business, Bianca gets real on finding your identity and using authenticity to build your personal brand.

Our most unfiltered conversation yet! This two part-series with Bianca Montoya of Fuss Consulting explores what it really takes to grow a business without breaking the bank or losing your soul. Bianca breaks down her creative strategy and her emphasis on presence and connection to build a marketing strategy that works.

In the final episode of our 3-part series on Business Evolution, Rebecca Hurst, Attorney and Managing Partner at Smith Hurst PLC is back to help us focus in on one of the most significant milestones in the business lifecycle: selling your business. From valuing your business accurately to how to prepare for sale, we break down all the steps that drive a successful transaction.

We're back with Rebecca Hurst, Attorney and Managing Partner at Smith Hurst PLC to take a deep dive into business succession planning—a critical but often delayed part of building a sustainable company. Discover why succession planning should begin early, ideally during your business’s growth phase, and why it’s not a one-time event but an ongoing strategy. Together, we break down what succession planning actually involves: developing a roadmap for transitioning leadership and ownership, identifying key roles and potential successors, and ensuring a smooth handoff whether to internal leaders or outside buyers.

In this first episode of our 3-part series on business evolution, we're joined by Rebecca Hurst, Attorney and Managing Partner at Smith Hurst PLC to explore what it really takes to start a business—from both a legal and strategic perspective. Learn the essentials of forming an LLC, including naming your business, appointing a registered agent, filing a Certificate of Organization, and understanding the fees involved. We also cover the pros and cons of using online legal services and break down the key differences between an LLC and an S Corp.