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Buckle up - because this one is a story I have been waiting to tell you.
Two years ago I was literally shaking, holding the phone, calling my firm to say I was leaving. With no plan to do anything but be a full time stay at home mom. It was a Holy Spirit nudge I could not ignore.
What has happened in the past 2 years is all God writing this story.
In this episode I am sharing the full journey and trying to be obedient in every step.
And introducing, Greater Financial.
This is not just a business update. This is what it looks like when you say yes to what God is asking — even when it is scary, even when it takes longer than you planned, and even when you have absolutely no idea where it is going.
Greater Financial is officially here. And I cannot wait to tell you what that means for you.
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Debt does not go away by working harder. It goes away when you pay attention to it and have a plan.
In this episode I am sharing the story of a client who was maxed out, burnt out, saying yes to every client inquiry, and still drowning - not because she was not working hard enough but because she had no strategy. And the moment we built one together everything shifted.
I am walking you through the exact four step framework I use with my clients to start lifting the weight of debt - facing the full picture, stopping the bleeding, picking your payoff method, and protecting your peace in the process.
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I may have missed Christmas in July, but Christmas in August is still effective.
Because here is what I know, Christmas comes on the same day every single year and somehow it still catches us completely off guard financially. The gifts, the teachers, the work parties, the random neighbor who brings something over, the extra giving because your heart is just so full - it all adds up fast. And most people either go into debt for it or white knuckle their way through the most joyful season of the year completely stressed out.
Not this year.
In this episode I am walking you through 4 simple steps to make sure Christmas 2026 is fully funded and completely guilt free before Thanksgiving even gets here.
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If you have been feeling behind on investing, like everyone else has it figured out and you are just hoping to get to it eventually, this episode is for you.
Because here is what I know after years of working in financial advising and now coaching women one on one. The thing keeping most women from investing is not a lack of money or a lack of intelligence. It is a belief. A quiet story they have been telling themselves for so long it just feels like the truth.
In this episode I am sharing three beliefs that are keeping you stuck and how to flip every single one of them.
I am also sharing something from my time as a financial advisor that has never left me and the client story that reminded me exactly why financial literacy for everyday women matters so much more than chasing the big accounts ever did.
Because the real generational wealth is not in the portfolio. It is in what gets passed down. And it starts with you deciding today that you are someone who does this.
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You are probably making really good money. So why does it still feel so tight at the end of every single month?
In this episode I am sharing three specific ways to create real breathing room in your cash flow and I am using two real client stories to show you exactly what this looks like in practice. We are talking about why the problem is almost never the income, it is the system. And more specifically, the lack of one.
Because both of these women were not bad with money. They were just operating in the dark. And the moment they got eyes on what was actually happening, everything shifted.
That shift is available to you too. And it starts not with making more but being faithful with what you already have.
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We are back for part two and this is where it gets really good.
Last week I shared the first two things that have completely changed the way I think about how I am stewarding my money as a busy mom. Today we are finishing the conversation with numbers three through five and honestly these are the ones that hit the hardest for me personally.
I also share a story my pastor told me about two men and the way they held money that stopped me in my tracks. I think it is going to do the same for you.
This one is honest, convicting, and deeply personal. I am not a theologian. I am just a wife and a mom who loves the Lord and is figuring this out right alongside you.
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This episode started as a message on my heart and turned into something I was not expecting because the Lord just lit a fire under me as I was recording it.
We have made money so taboo, so off limits, so uncomfortable to talk about and I think it has created the exact opposite of what God intended. Because when we refuse to talk about money, we end up holding it tighter. And when we hold it tighter, we accidentally keep the Lord out of our finances altogether.
In part one of this two part episode, I am sharing the first two of five things that have completely changed the way I think about biblical stewardship.
This one got real fast. And I think it is going to hit home for you.
Part two drops next week.
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Part two of my conversation with my husband is here and this one gets really good.
We are talking about how getting our finances in order completely changed our marriage, our faith, and even his perspective on his career as a police officer. He shares what it actually feels like to not have to chase overtime shifts just to cover the bills and what it means to finally have options instead of obligations.
We also get into some of our favorite spontaneous giving moments, what we are teaching our boys about money that nobody ever taught us, and what stewardship means in his own words.
This one is honest, a little deep, really funny, and one of my favorite conversations we have ever had. We pray you are blessed by it.
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You have heard me talk about my husband a lot on this podcast and today you finally get to meet him.
In part one of this two part episode, we are having a conversation on our couch and he is sharing his side of our money story. We are talking about what money looked like growing up, how we each handled it before we got our crap together, and what it actually felt like to sit down for the first time and write out every single debt we owed 4 months into our marriage.
He also shares what got him on board with our debt payoff journey practically overnight, how he turned paying off $87,000 into a competition he refused to lose, and what he would say to anyone who is feeling a little too relaxed about tackling their debt right now.
Oh and we talk about the fully funded golf trip of a lifetime that happened earlier this month. Because that is what the other side of debt freedom actually looks like.
This one is fun, honest, and a little bit hilarious. I think you are going to love him.
Part two drops next week.
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I sat across from families who were burnt out, exhausted, and technically qualified for retirement but couldn't actually retire.
And almost every single one of them said the same thing: I wish I had started paying attention sooner.
That conversation lit a fire in me that has never gone out. And it is exactly why I am rattling you a little bit today (with so much love).
In this episode I am sharing a personal story about black mold growing in our crawl space for an entire month while we were completely oblivious and why it is the perfect picture of what quietly happens to your finances when you are not paying attention.
Then I am breaking down my simple three part framework for getting started: finding your financial freedom number, understanding which accounts are right for you, and funding them with investments that do the heavy lifting so your money can grow in the background of your very full life.
You do not need to have it all figured out. You just need to start today.
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This is the podcast for you, the busy mom who wants to understand your finances, invest with confidence, and enjoy life now - while building a God honoring legacy for your…
***TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ***
Do you feel like your money is always reacting to life instead of working for your family’s future?
Do you worry your kids will inherit stress, scarcity, or shame around money… just like you did?
Do you wish you could enjoy family life now and still build wealth for tomorrow?
Hey, I’m Carolina. I am wife, boy mom, financial advisor (ChFC®) and money coach.
I used to swipe first and think later… and call it normal.
Even with a background in finance, I still had to learn how to create a flexible, faith led plan that fits real life motherhood (not a perfect spreadsheet).
God showed me a better way: stewardship that brings peace today and builds legacy for tomorrow.
Now I help busy moms invest confidently, enjoy life now, and create Kingdom impact, one simple decision at a time.
If you’re ready to stop wondering if you’re “doing it right” and start leading your finances with wisdom, faith, and confidence… press play.
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Greater Financial is a Registered Investment Adviser in the state of Florida. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where Greater Financial and its representatives are properly registered or exempt from registration. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute individualized advice or a guarantee that you will achieve a desired result. You should consult with appropriate tax and/or financial advisors for advice specific to your situation.All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the host/interviewee on the date of the program and are subject to change.
Carolina Martinez is an investment adviser representative of Greater Financial. The firm is a registered investment adviser and only conducts business in jurisdictions where it is properly registered, or is excluded from registration requirements. Registration as an investment adviser is not an endorsement of the firm or by securities regulators and does not mean the adviser has achieve a specific level of skill or ability.