It’s time to turn confidence into ownership.

In the final episode of the Financial Confidence Bootcamp, we’re breaking down the world of investing — minus the Wall Street jargon and overwhelm.

Because investing isn’t just for finance bros and millionaires. It’s for anyone who wants their money to grow quietly in the background while they live their life.

You’ll learn how to simplify your investing decisions, overcome the fear of “doing it wrong,” and build a portfolio that works for your real life — not someone else’s.

You’ll walk away with:

This episode will leave you thinking, “I can actually do this.” Because you can — and it’s time you did.

Part 2- How to Tackle Debt — Without Cutting Coffee, Joy, or Your Sanity

Part 3- Save Like You Mean It!

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For too long, financial advice came with strings attached — confusing titles, hidden commissions, and “suitable” recommendations that didn’t always serve you. But the future of financial planning looks a lot different.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lori Atwood, CFP®, founder of Fearless Finance, to unpack the evolution from sales-driven advice to fiduciary, fee-for-service financial planning. We get real about what fiduciary actually means, why hourly advice is changing the game, and how women can finally get help with their money — without the pressure or the pitch.

You’ll walk away with: The real difference between “suitable” and fiduciary advice (and why it matters for your money) How hourly planning makes expert advice more accessible — and judgment-free The emotional side of money that most advisors completely overlook Why financial adulting isn’t about perfection — it’s about peace of mind

If you’ve ever wondered whether your advisor is really acting in your best interest, this episode will help you ask the right questions — and take back control of your financial decisions.

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Why do smart people still fall into debt traps? The truth is, debt is marketed to us in ways to exploit our psychology. We underestimate the true cost of borrowing, overestimate our ability to pay, and let lenders hide the fine print in plain sight.

In this episode, Shari sits down with John Dinsmore—Professor of Marketing at Wright State University and author of The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You.

Together, they unpack the marketing tricks and mental blind spots that keep people swiping, tapping, and signing up for loans they may regret later.

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If you’ve ever wondered why debt feels so easy to get into—and so hard to get out of—this episode will give you the insight (and strategies) you need to outsmart the marketing of debt.

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What happens when technology meets money mindset? In this conversation, Elizabeth Ayoola — writer, finance expert, and co-host of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast — shares how she went from writing $8 articles as a new mom to building lasting financial freedom.

We get into how AI is reshaping personal finance, why emotional awareness still beats automation, and what it really takes to feel confident with your money — no spreadsheets required.

You’ll walk away with:

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Part 1 - Budgeting That Actually Fits Your Life

Part 2- How to Tackle Debt — Without Cutting Coffee, Joy, or Your Sanity

We’re rewriting the story of saving today — because saving isn’t about restriction, it’s about freedom. It’s about building a life where unexpected expenses don’t derail you, where opportunities don’t slip by because you’re unprepared, and where your money quietly works for you in the background without constant effort.

In this episode, I’m walking you through the three-tier savings system I use with clients to turn saving from something you “should” do into something that just happens — automatically and effortlessly.

We’ll talk about why saving feels so hard (hint: the system is stacked against you), how to reframe it as an act of self-care, and the exact steps to automate your way to financial peace of mind.

You’ll walk away with:

This is the episode that helps you stop overthinking and start building financial confidence — one automated transfer at a time.

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If you’ve ever felt like the stock market was a boys’ club you weren’t invited to, this episode is about to change that. Diana Perkins — CPA, investor, and founder of Trading with Diana — joins Shari to break down why trading isn’t as intimidating as it looks, how women’s natural strengths give them an investing edge, and the simple, practical steps you can take to start building wealth through the markets.

They get real about the psychology of trading, emotional decision-making, and why confidence matters more than capital. You’ll learn how to separate feelings from strategy, avoid the most common (and costly) beginner mistakes, and why financial literacy is one of the most powerful forms of self-care.

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This isn’t a conversation you hear every day. In fact, most people will never talk about it out loud. But money—whether you have too much or not enough—always brings feelings with it: guilt, pressure, shame, confusion.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Chase Collins, a fifth-generation trust fund inheritor and the founder of Trust Your Trust Fund.

Chase opens up about the real emotional cost of inherited wealth: the guilt of receiving money you didn’t earn, the isolation of being treated like a walking dollar sign, and the identity crises that come with trying to define your worth outside your bank account.

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Whether you’ve inherited wealth, expect to one day, or are simply curious about the hidden dynamics of money and family legacy, this episode will challenge what you think you know about “having it all.”

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Most of us think money mistakes are big, obvious moves — but more often, it’s the small, everyday decisions that quietly drain our wealth.

In this final episode of 40 Money Lessons at 40, Shari uncovers the subtle ways we sabotage our financial progress and shows you how to spot, stop, and redirect those habits.

Learn how to align your spending with your values, avoid common traps, and make every dollar work harder for the life you want.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

⁠40 Money Lessons at 40 - Part 1

40 Money Lessons at 20 - Part 2

40 Money Lessons at 40 - Part 3

40 Money Lessons at 40 - Part 4

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This is Part 2 of our Financial Confidence Bootcamp — Four Weeks. Four Habits. One Confident You. Check out Episode 1 of my Financial Confidence Bootcamp

If you’ve been stuck in the debt shame spiral — avoiding statements, swiping with guilt, or believing you have to give up everything fun until you’re debt-free — this episode will change how you think about paying off what you owe.

We’re breaking down exactly how to tackle debt without cutting out joy, living on rice and beans, or putting your life on hold.

I’ll walk you through my full Debt Detox Framework, the same step-by-step process I use with clients to help them pay down thousands while still traveling, going out to dinner, and building a life they love.

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Debt isn’t the end of your financial story — it’s just one chapter. And by the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly how to turn the page with confidence.

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You’ve done everything “right”—built the career, raised the kids, earned the credentials, checked all the boxes—and yet, something still feels... empty.

In this conversation, Shari Rash sits down with Danielle McGeough, PhD, a recovering overachiever, educator, and certified Elite Life Coach who’s spent the past two decades helping people move from surviving their routines to creating lives that actually feel good.

Danielle is also the creator and host of the Plan Goal Plan podcast (ranked in the top 1.5% globally), where she blends research, ritual, and real-world strategy to help high achievers find meaning, motivation, and joy again.

Together, Shari and Danielle dive into how our obsession with “doing more” often disconnects us from what truly matters—and how redefining success can transform not just your mindset, but also how you spend your time, money, and energy.

✨ This episode is part of a special podcast swap — catch Shari’s conversation with Danielle on Plan Goal Plan the same day for part two of this deeper dive into achievement, burnout, and balance.

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Check out Danielle’s Stuck assessment - Ways that you are stuck

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