Family Money

By Valerie Zaric

Host Valerie Zaric is a mother on a journey for financial independence. She is helping other parents do the same. In this show, we focus on making more money and spending less, so we can focus on w

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How many episodes does Family Money have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.

Family Money episodes:

January 27, 2021#66: Humor at Work with "The Icebreaker Queen" (Lisa David Olson)
In this episode, Lisa David Olson joined us to talk about:
What makes something funny
Her career in sketch comedy and working in a police station
Icebreaker tips for your next meeting
Resources and Links:
LisaDavidOlson.com
Laughs On Wry (on Amazon)
Stranger Connections (Podcast)
What Ifs & Why Nots (journal full of improv tips to get you unstuck)
Counter Clockwise (Facebook group described as a fun cyber clubhouse)
Phun on the Phone comedy album.
Lisa on LinkedIn

Tags: Improv comedy, sketch comedy, La Crosse, Wisconsin, resilience, icebreakers, corporate culture, meeting ideas, career podcast
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47min
January 25, 2021#65: Health At Every Size (Highlighting the Nutrition Field) with Emmy Bawden MS, RDN, CD, LDN from Real Good Nutrition
In this episode, Emmy Bawden MS, RDN, CD, LDN from Real Good Nutrition visits the show to talk about:
The difference between a nutritionist, dietitian, and wellness coach
How and why Emmy became an advocate for Health At Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating
The origins and history of using BMI as a measure of health and wellness
Biases that exist in the medical field when it comes to body type

Resources and Links

Real Good Nutrition's Instagram
Real Good Nutrition's Website
IntuitiveEating.Org
Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight) by Linda Bacon
Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings
The Intuitive Eating Workbook (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Elyse Reach and Evelyn Tribole

Tags: health and wellness, health at every size, dietician, nutritionist, career, medical career, HAES, Madison, Wisconsin
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48min
January 22, 2021 #64: Social Media and My Thoughts on Clubhouse
In this episode, Valerie talks about what she has learned on social media, and what she thinks about Clubhouse.

Resources and Links:

Laura Gmeinder's Skills to Pay the BillS Program - An 8-week program for ambitious female entrepreneurs.

Valerie's IG
Valerie's TikTok

Valerie's Clubhouse: @valeriezaric

Tags: social media, clubhouse, careers, clubhouse app, tik tok, facebook, twitter, linkedin
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22min
January 20, 2021#63: Future-Proofing Your Family Through 529 Plans with Patricia Roberts
Many parents/grandparents worry about the rising cost of college. About two-thirds of Americans aren't aware of the benefits of 529 college saving plans. Patricia Roberts is spreading the word and educating families on their benefits and her personal experience.

In this interview we talk about:
How Patricia got started with her own 529 plan for her son
Tips for people who are overwhelmed about the cost of college and don't know how to prepare for the expense
General description of 529 plans (the tax advantages, etc.) and how they work
What particular expenses 529 plans can be used for
Some of the most common myths about 529 plans
Resources and Links:

Route 529: A Parent's Guide to Saving for College and Career Training with 529 Plans
Patricia's LinkedIn
Patricia's Instagram

Future-Proof Career Survey
Want to be a guest or recommend a topic?

Tags: personal finance, financial independence, 529 plans, college savings, parenting, FIRE, careers, attorney, future-proof, save for college, debt free college

Future-Proof Career, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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54min
January 18, 2021#62: Getting Started in Real Estate with The Baking Realtor (Lindsay Koch)
In this episode, we talk about:
How newbies can get started investing in real estate
How she became the Baking Realtor
How Lindsay started her career in real estate in a city where she didn't know anyone
There are some tips in this interview specific to the Madison, Wisconsin market, but it can be relevant nationally and possibly globally.

Resources and Links:

The Baking Realtor's Facebook

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Follow Valerie on Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok

Tags: Real estate, property management, real estate investing, Madison, Wisconsin, Becoming a Realtor, Realtors, Pastry School, real estate careers, financial independence, FIRE, financial independence retire early
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48min
January 15, 2021 #61: Are You in a Dying Industry?
Valerie summarizes some of the dying industries and jobs with the highest demand for the upcoming decade.

Resources and Links:
bls.gov
Connect with Valerie on LinkedIn
Connect with Valerie on Instagram

Download the free guide on getting future-proof at valeriezaric.com

Tags: careers, career, registered nurse, computer programmer, operations manager, salary, career ideas, home health, entrepreneurship
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18min
January 13, 2021#60: Relationship Building and Working in Israel with Marna Becker
In this episode, Marna Becker talked about:
What it's like working in Israel
How to build genuine relationships and why they're so important
Why sales is all about listening

Resources and Links:

Connect with Marna on LinkedIn
Connect with Marna on Facebook
Connect with Marna on Twitter

Learn more about Valerie and Future-Proof Career at valeriezaric.com.

Tags: relationship building, soft skills, transferable skills, working in Israel, Jeruselum, Israel start-ups, entrepreneurship, sales skills, marketing
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44min
January 11, 2021#59: Building a Successful Business and Ending Decision Drama with Stephanie Heller
In this episode, Stephanie Heller talks about her career journey and how she built a successful chef service.

We also talk about:
Stephanie's thoughts on why new business owners often fail in the first 5 years.
How to end decision drama so we can stop wasting time and money.
Why we should stop allowing our to-do lists to control our lives.

Resources:

Stephanie Heller's website
The Profit Lounge Facebook Group

Tags: entrepreneurship, female entrepreneur, chef service, scottsdale, Arizona, business coach, culinary school, decision making, soft skills, selling a business, leaving your job
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39min
January 08, 2021#58: How You Can Become Confident
On Monday, our guest Raj Gorsia talked about how he often over-analyzed everything and he lacked confidence. On Wednesday, Beth Nydick was our guest and we talked about media exposure.

In this episode, we talk about:
The different levels of confidence
Why you need confidence
How you can become confident

Resources and Links:

The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know by Katty Kay and Claire Shippman
Confidence: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
The Confidence Plan: How to Build a Stronger You by Timothy Ursiny, PhD
Tags: confidence, soft skills, transferable skills, leadership, career development, career goals, women in work
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18min
January 06, 2021#57: The Importance of Media Exposure with Beth Nydick
In this episode we talk about:
How Beth got a job at MTV
Why media exposure is critical for business owners
How she networks online

Guest Bio: Beth Nydick helps entrepreneurs to intentionally prepare their business and gain exposure through collaboration so they can make their potential possible, increase credibility, and make their mark on the world. the author of the top-rated cookbook, "Clean Cocktails, Righteous Recipes for the Modern Mixologist". Beth has been featured in OPRAH, Parade, Forbes, Inc., Nylon Magazine, Tori Burch, and Better Homes and Gardens plus appearances on The Dr. Oz Show, The Chew and The Tonight Show.
Resources and Links:

Beth's website
Beth's Facebook @bethnydick
Beth's Instagram @bethnydick
Beth's LinkedIn @bethnydick
Podcast : Behind the Spotlight

Mezcal Paloma Recipe
2 ounces Mezcal
1.5 oz Grapefruit Juice
1 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz honey syrup
Add seltzer and grapefruit peel twists or grapefruit wedges to serve

Tags: Media, publicity, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship ideas, networking, networking for beginners, business coach, business coaching, healthy cocktails, mixology
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45min

FAQs about Family Money:

How many episodes does Family Money have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.