Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at luxury business retreats and what makes them worth the investment?

In this episode, Barbara takes you behind the scenes of a whirlwind season of retreats across the globe-from Greece to LA, Aspen, and beyond. After spending six weeks attending multiple high-level business and mindset retreats, she’s sharing her biggest takeaways on what truly sets retreats apart from large conferences, the lessons learned from international event planning, and insider insights from top-tier entrepreneurs (including Jay Shetty himself).

Barbara reveals how these intimate experiences have shaped her future retreats within The Council Mastermind, including a luxurious European experience in Greece, and why she believes curated, small-group events are the fastest path to transformation in business and life. Whether you’re dreaming of attending your first retreat or hosting one yourself, this episode will inspire you to invest in experiences that expand your vision and your network.

Tune in to hear:

• What Barbara learned from attending 5 retreats across Europe and the U.S.
• Why she prefers small, high-level retreats over massive conferences
• Behind the scenes of Jay Shetty’s viral social media strategy
• How to properly plan and curate a luxury retreat experience
• Lessons learned from hosting (and attending) retreats that ran out of food
• The importance of R&D before choosing your retreat location or venue
• Why investing in yourself through travel and community is key to long-term success
• Sneak peek into The Council Mastermind 2026 retreats in Scottsdale, Newport Beach, and Greece

Comment “COUNCIL” on Instagram to learn more about the Council Mastermind

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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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

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What really goes on behind closed doors in high-ticket business masterminds?

In this episode, Barbara shares the shocking story of getting kicked out of a mastermind (before her year was even up) and how that experience became the catalyst for building The Council, her own high-integrity mastermind for ambitious entrepreneurs.

Barbara exposes the truth about toxic “coaching culture,” fake income claims, and why so many business masterminds create more smoke and mirrors than real results. Then, she pulls back the curtain on how The Council was designed to be the opposite- rooted in transparency, real numbers, strategy, and community.

If you’ve ever wondered how to find the right room that actually moves the needle in your business (without the ego, gossip, or gatekeeping), this episode is your permission to demand more from the people you learn from.

 Tune in to hear:

• The real story behind Barbara getting kicked out of a mastermind and what she learned from it
• The dark truth about toxic business coaching culture and “fake it till you make it” marketing
• Why she built The Council to be high-value, high-integrity, and 100% transparent
• What makes The Council 2026 different - from expert coaches to accountability pods and luxury retreats
• How mastermind experiences can collapse time and accelerate your 5-year goals into one
• Success stories from past Council members: doubling revenue, scaling events, buying investment properties, and more
• The real ROI of community- emotional, financial, and spiritual growth in business
• Details on how to apply for The Council 2026 and join before Minted Wealth Live

 Join The Council 2026: https://taxedacademy.com/thecouncil 

Applications are open now — only 15 spots remain before Minted Wealth Live!

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What does real success look like?

In this episode, Barbara sits down with coach and entrepreneur Kelsea Koenreich, a wife, mom of three, and former powerlifter turned business mentor,  to talk about what it truly means to scale a business the right way.

From powerlifting through pregnancy to hitting rock bottom with a felony charge, Kelsea’s story is proof that you can rebuild your life, business, and wealth from a place of purpose. Together, Barbara and Kelsey unpack what sustainable success actually looks like, how to stop chasing quick wins, and how to create a business that fuels (instead of drains) your life.

Tune in to hear:
• The real difference between fast growth and sustainable success
• How motherhood forced Kelsea to redefine success and prioritize presence
• Why “balance” isn’t 50/50 and what it actually looks like in real life
• How unhealed childhood wounds show up in entrepreneurship (and what to do about it)
• The mindset shifts required to scale without burnout or guilt
• Why you might need to descale your business to become more profitable
• The story of how Kelsea went from addiction and arrest to leading a multi-six-figure company
• What she learned about money after growing up with scarcity and becoming a “money hoarder”
• How to shift from fear to trust when it comes to investing and managing wealth
• The connection between inner healing, embodiment work, and financial growth
• Why leading with value, not pressure, is the most profitable sales strategy

Connect with Kelsea:

https://www.instagram.com/kelseakoenreich/

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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In this episode, host Barbara Schreihans, founder of Your Tax Coach, pulls back the curtain on the planning, budget, and mindset behind Minted Wealth Live — a one-of-a-kind wealth-building experience that blends education, abundance, and elegance.

Barbara shares the entire behind-the-scenes process: from booking a Michelin-rated venue and designing luxury swag bags to curating aligned sponsors and creating a high-vibe atmosphere where attendees feel wealthy just by walking in the room.

She also breaks down how this isn’t your typical “bro-y” finance event — it’s designed for modern entrepreneurs who want to learn how to save money in taxes and grow their net worth through smart investing, real estate, and diversified wealth strategies.

• Why Barbara created Minted Wealth Live — and how it grew from 50 people to 200+
• What it takes to plan a $200K event at a Michelin-rated hotel
• How she transformed the idea of a finance conference into a luxury experience
• The secret behind securing sponsors that align with your brand (and saying no to the wrong ones)
• How wellness, IV drips, Botox, and breathwork became part of the event lineup
• The importance of creating a visually stunning and on-brand environment
• Why money is even more taboo than sex — and how to change the conversation
• The power of being in the room with successful, like-minded entrepreneurs
• How past attendees have built partnerships, investments, and friendships from the event
• Why getting in the room can completely change your business trajectory

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What does it really take to build a thriving relationship while balancing career, family, and entrepreneurship? 

In this inspiring episode, Barbara sits down with Charlene Byars—relationship coach, podcast host of Love Stories with Charlene Byars, and lifelong entrepreneur—to talk about love, money, and the mindset shifts that make both work.

Charlene shares her fascinating journey from daycare owner and mom of four (including surprise twins!) to relationship coach helping high-achieving women attract and sustain great love. Together, she and Barbara unpack why showing up authentically is the key to lasting relationships, how money and love blocks are often connected, and why successful women struggle to receive support.

Tune in to hear:

• How Charlene transitioned from sales trainer to relationship coach
• Why authentic self-expression is the foundation of lasting love
• The connection between love blocks and money blocks
• Why successful women often struggle to receive support in relationships
• Practical tips for balancing masculine and feminine energy in business and at home
• Charlene’s entrepreneurial journey—from daycare owner to coach and podcaster
• The story of discovering she was having surprise twins
• The advice Charlene gives her kids about building healthy relationships

Connect with Charlene:

Listen to Love Stories: https://charlenebyars.com/podcast/

Instagram: @mscharlenebyars

Website: https://charlenebyars.com/

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What does it take to build an unshakable marriage, grow a multi–seven figure business, and create a life of freedom after years of struggle? 

In this episode, Barbara sits down with Erica Harrison—entrepreneur, wife, mom, and co-founder of Salt & Steel—to talk about the raw, unfiltered journey behind her and Jeremy’s success.

Erica shares how she went from being a “prison wife” with shut-off notices piling up, to running thriving companies, homeschooling their kids, and leading retreats for couples who want to grow in life and business together. Her story is a powerful mix of grit, faith, respect, and radical commitment to both family and business.

Tune in to hear:

• The transformation from “prison wife” to multi–seven figure business owner
• Why respect (not criticism) is the foundation of a thriving marriage and business partnership
• The difference between society’s version of a “strong woman” and true strength
• The power of proximity: why investing to be in the right rooms changes everything
• How to handle money like energy and create flow instead of fear
• The mindset shifts that turn survival into abundance
• Salt & Steel: Erica and Jeremy’s new venture to help couples grow businesses together

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What happens when your world crumbles in business and life at the same time? How do you pick yourself back up, rebuild, and come out more magnetic than ever?

In this episode, Barbara sits down with Lauren Salaun—PR expert, entrepreneur, and women’s embodiment coach—for a powerful conversation about resilience, feminine energy, dating, and magnetism in both business and life. Lauren shares her rock-bottom moment as an entrepreneur: losing tens of thousands of dollars to a scammy business partner while simultaneously facing issues with her Airbnb properties. But what could have been her breaking point became the catalyst for deeper healing, realignment, and an even greater expansion in her business and personal life.

Tune in to hear:

• Lauren’s hardest entrepreneurial season and how she bounced back
• The journey from living in her masculine to embodying her feminine energy
• What feminine/masculine polarity really looks like in relationships
• Why entrepreneurship is always a personal growth journey
• How to lead in dating and relationships without nagging or mothering
• Practical ways to build confidence and magnetism
• Receiving as a money and abundance strategy (yes, even accepting help with groceries counts!)
• The surprising connection between somatic healing, trauma release, and success
• Lauren’s path through PR, fitness, real estate, and coaching—and how each step shaped her work today

Connect with Lauren:

Website: https://www.laurensalaun.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurensalaun

Grab Lauren’s free guide: 75 Texts to Activate His Masculine Energy

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What does it look like to grow up surrounded by entrepreneurship, resist joining the family business, and then ultimately find your calling in it? 

In this episode, Barbara sits down with Paige Hardy Hill, a Temecula-based real estate agent who has built a thriving career alongside her mom while carving out her own identity as an entrepreneur. They also dive into Paige’s recent rebrand, what it’s like to grow a family business into something she can proudly call her own, and why staying authentic on social media has been a game-changer for her growth. 

Tune in to hear:

• How Paige went from studying international business to teaching English abroad and meeting her husband in Prague
• The surprising way she ended up joining her mom’s real estate business after swearing she never would
• Lessons her dad taught her about entrepreneurship, family, and flexibility
• The realities of working with family—and how she and her mom balance different strengths
• What it took to rebrand her business and build an identity she’s proud of
• Why she encourages clients to prioritize paying off debt and living fully through travel
• How real estate in Temecula has exploded alongside the wine industry and what investors need to know

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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Have you ever looked at something you bought and wondered, “Can I really write that off?” Chances are, the answer is yes—if you know how to document it correctly.

In this episode, Barbara pulls back the curtain on some surprising deductions hiding in plain sight—including what’s inside her own purse. From luxury laptop bags to logo jewelry, chargers to creator cameras, she shows how business owners can legally transform everyday purchases into smart tax strategies.

Barbara also explains why context and documentation are everything when it comes to deductions—and why mastering this skill can save you tens of thousands of dollars every year.

If you’ve ever questioned what qualifies as a business expense (and what doesn’t), this episode will open your eyes to possibilities you never knew existed.

Tune in to hear:

• How Barbara turned a designer bag into a legitimate business deduction
• Why logo jewelry (yes, even diamond necklaces!) counts as a marketing expense
• The everyday tech, office supplies, and content-creation tools you might be forgetting to deduct
• How to properly document context so your deductions stay compliant
• Why most accountants don’t know these strategies—and the difference between tax prep and tax strategy
• The power of learning hundreds of write-off opportunities that most business owners miss

Sign up for the FREE Write Off Your Life Masterclass happening September 17th: https://taxedacademy.com/woyl-mc

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

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.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

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