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We begin today talking about lying. We all know that lying is wrong, and how it can lead to all sorts of problems. Have you ever stopped to think about all the harm caused by lying—both to others AND to us? There are so many negative character traits that we unknowingly cultivate when we choose to be untruthful. So, be the best YOU that you can be, and tell the truth. Let's get to the show.

My guest today is Amy Lopez, who works with Girls on the Run in Montgomery County, Maryland. Amy works with 3rd-8th grade girls, helping build confidence in the next generation of women. GOTR has been featured in many media outlets and has garnered national exposure for its positive work with youth. As I've gotten to know Amy, I've been impressed with her positive energy, fun-loving personality, and smiles. Let me introduce you to Amy!

Have you noticed that summer is drawing to a close? Has it hit you yet that "back-to-school" is a fast-approaching reality? Whether you're a parent or a student, our discussion today will apply to you. Besides backpacks, notebooks, pencils and such, there is another item that needs to go with every student's return to school: MINDFULNESS. Does mindfulness apply to your finances? YES! Most of our money decisions—good or bad—are affected by our subconscious mind. Let's bring these thoughts together and meet our guest.

Bruce Langford has been an expert in the field of bullying prevention since 2003. Through his work as a mindfulness coach, Bruce helps his clients with the many problems of life with gentleness, candor, and respect. His passion is to help people become more calm, focused, and happy. Don't we all want to feel more grounded, peaceful, content, and relaxed? Bruce can help! He lives in Canada with his wife and son, and hosts the podcast, Mindfulness Mode. Join me to learn more from Bruce!

Welcome! Today we are talking to Sarah Mastriani Levy over a cup of tea-cino! Sarah has a podcast called Simple Change, and is also a Holistic Healthy and Lifestyle Coach! Sarah has an interesting background and grew up living for awhile in Grand Canyon National Park!

Sarah Mastriani-Levi was born in the United States and spent the first 18 years of her life traveling with her family and studying in various regions of the U.S. In 1995, she moved to Israel and began her training in naturopathic medicine and holistic bodywork. She has had extensive clinical practice and is a certified practitioner in the following fields: advanced reflexology, shiatsu, Swedish massage, manual lymph drainage, iridology, aromatherapy and herbology.

In this episode, Sarah also discusses:

• How we create a plastic life
• It's not what happens to you, but how you handle what happens to you
• How to find your "allowable rebellions"
• The biggest factor that contributes to Sarah's success as a coach
• Why fear has never stopped or defined Sarah
• Why you need to be curious
• Everything is "Google-able"
• How to get the best returns on your investments in life
• Different challenges with the lifestyle choices we make
• How she intentionally makes time to connect with her children
• Why being outside should be a priority in your life
• How to make positive changes in your life to get what you need
• Why dieting is something you should avoid
• Why Sarah loves her work and how she helps people

Connect with Sarah:

Website: http://mannafestliving.com/

Simple Change Podcast: http://mannafestliving.com/simple-change/

We're moving along in our summer series—now to Episode 3! My guest is Melissa Jones, who wears many hats in the creative world. She refers to herself as a "Creative Entrepreneur." We can describe her as a designer, author, marketer, artist, editor, traveler, photographer, foodie, whiskey-lover, and shoe collector. Melissa runs her own business, helping people add polish to their personal and business branding with her brilliant design. Melissa believes in supporting companies who are devoted to making the world a better place. She lives for travel, new challenges, and adventures. She has trekked to over 40 countries with her pottery, painting, and photographs. Melissa's new book is Women with Wanderlust, a Kindle edition available on amazon.com. Join me for an amazing conversation with Melissa!

You can read the full show notes at www.financialkarma.com.

Let's start with episode 2! Let's have a delicious summer with Alex Jamieson! I am so excited to have her on the show and that she is honoring me with being one of the first people I interview. She is an entrepreneur with the spirit of a wise woman. She communicates so many ways with the world. She is the author of Women Food and Desire, she is a blogger, a true business woman and affiliations with people who can bring it all together that will help you with it comes to your nutrition. She is a mentor to so many women and also called the cravings whisperer.

Show Notes:

• What does listen to your body mean?
• How does sleep affect your body?
• What sort of things can mess with sleep?
• What kinds of activities does she recommend for summer?
• "Wanting what you want to want"
• Go to the farmer's market!
• Ayurveda? What's that?

You can read the full show notes and get access to all the links and resources at www.financialkarma.com

Welcome to episode 1! We are going to splash into summer with Nick Snapp! Nick is a former corporate guy turned entrepreneur, a dad, husband and balances those things beautifully. I don't know how he does it! He is a productivity expert. He is going to share with us some of his experiences on the show of how he got to the chapter he is in his life.

Don't forget to look for the karma!

Show Notes:

• How did Nick get into podcasting?
• What got him out of the corporate world?
• What is his personal goal with his podcast?
• How did Nick get into productivity?
• How to bring up productivity to people in the summer
• Set routines!

You can read the full show notes and access all the links and resources at www.financialkarma.com

Hang on for the ride!