What if losing your job twice was actually the best thing that ever happened to you?

In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Haley Westfall, the powerhouse community builder, event host, and founder of The Table and Collab Culture. From being laid off twice in corporate America to building two thriving businesses and hosting high-impact live events, Haley shares her journey of resilience, reinvention, and the power of connection.

They dive deep into what it really takes to build authentic communities that convert, how to network intentionally (without being cringey), and why in-person experiences are still one of the fastest ways to grow your business. You’ll also hear candid behind-the-scenes talk about event hosting, entrepreneurship, money conversations in marriage, and balancing family life while chasing big dreams.

Tune in to hear:

• How getting laid off twice pushed Haley into entrepreneurship and community building
   
• Why “building the table” became the foundation of her brand and business philosophy
   
• How to network meaningfully focusing on five deep connections instead of 500 business cards
   
• The exact process Haley uses before walking into a room to maximize every event opportunity
   
• Smart ways to collaborate with other people’s events to create your own revenue and impact
   
• The truth about event costs, sponsorships, and why most hosts do it for the people not profit
   
• How to communicate about money, risk, and business decisions with your spouse
   
• The mindset shift from “safe W-2” to “entrepreneur betting on yourself”
   
• Why her 40s are her “hot mom, best-decade-yet” era and how she’s redefining success
   

Grab Your Ticket for The Table Experience 2026: @thetable.az
Connect with Haley: @thehaleywestfall

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Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

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