In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts co-hosts Rebecca Wiggins and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson talk with 2-time Olympic gold medalist Lauryn Williams. After her Olympic career in both track and field and bobsledding, Lauryn founded Worth Winning, offering virtual services to help young professionals navigate the world of finance.  

Now both a CFP® and AFC®, Lauryn takes us through her journey from track and field to the field of finance. Lauryn offers great insights on learning from your mistakes, becoming a business owner, and how to be your true authentic self no matter where life takes you. 

Show Notes:

00:52 Lauryn Introduction

01:32 Lauryn’s Journey to the Olympics

5:06 From Olympian to CFP® & AFC®

09:55 Developing her Private Practice Services 

13:17 Lessons of being a Small Business Owner

20:43 Lauryn’s Two Cents

Show Note Links:

Worth Winning Website: https://www.worth-winning.com/

 Lauryn’s speaking & book website: https://www.lauryn-williams.com/

Listen to Lauryn's Podcast, Worth Listening: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-listening/id1330634046?ls=1&mt=2

Social Media for Worth Winning:

Instagram: @worthwinning

Facebook: @worthwinningfp

LinkedIn: @worth-winning

Twitter: @worth_winning

Social Media for Lauryn Williams:

Instagram: @lauryncwilliams

Facebook: @LaurynWilliamsOfficial

LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams

Twitter: @LaurynCwilliams

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