Make Your Day Richer

Brenton Harrison is here to make money conversations more approachable. We dive into his incredible journey into finance, which was shaped by the two very different ways his parents handled cash—one who just wanted to earn more, and one who was stressed over a single penny! He explains why money feels like a scary, foreign language to so many of us, and how you can change your mindset to start budgeting and building wealth the right way.

If you've ever been afraid to look at your bank account, this show is for you! Say hi in the chat and let me know your biggest money question! 👇

You're going to be captivated by Melora Fern's book, Whistling Women and Crowing Hens, which is set in the wild and wonderful 1920s on the Chautauqua Circuits. Melora shares the most intimate and special story about how she found a box of mementos that proved her own grandmother was a whistling, trombone-playing woman on that circuit! Her story is truly about turning tradition on its head and finding your voice, which I absolutely love.

We also chat about what the Chautauqua Circuit actually was (think of it as the original TED Talks!), why it took her eight years to write the book, and her former career as a CPA! Plus, we have a great time talking about music and Melora’s favorite pizza topping (I might disagree with her on this one!).

I am feeling incredibly inspired right now and it's all thanks to my wonderful guest, the powerhouse that is Kevie Jackson!

Kevi shares his incredible journey from working as a night shift nurse to launching a fantastic podcast called "Kultivation with Kevie". You have to hear how he literally got a spiritual calling to start the show and I love that! We dive into the life-changing truth of his show's tagline: "Grow through what you go through" , and how sharing our stories proves "we're more alike than different".

Plus, he gives us the exclusive scoop on a super fun, upcoming '90s music project, "Nostalgic AF" , and talks about returning to his first love, singing! We also share a moment of gratitude for all the amazing nurses out there (you all don't get paid enough! ).

You're going to love Kevie's energy and message. Don't forget to hit the subscribe button and say hi in the chat! 👇

I’m sitting down with former Virginia Firefighter, Chris LaLonge! Chris is here to talk about his must-read book, "Scars with Purpose" and the incident that changed his life.

The best part? That injury led him to create a moldable hand device to help others with similar conditions! You have to hear how he turned a truly horrible event into a powerful calling. This episode is for everyone—especially first responders, or anyone trying to put the pieces back together after a life-changing injury.

Things are getting spicy! My guest today is the amazing Tina Coleman, who wrote the book that has everyone talking: 50, Fabulous, and F-Able. Fair warning, you might want to send the kids to another room for this one! We are talking about why being 50 is absolutely not the end and it's actually just the beginning, why Gen X is reclaiming their power, and why all those ridiculous excuses about travel are not going to cut it anymore! Tina is currently living internationally in Medellin, Colombia, and she is here to tell us how she reclaimed her life after 45, how she traveled even when she didn't have the money, and why traveling is the best education and investment you can make in yourself. It’s going to be a fun, fabulous, and completely uncensored hour!

I am sitting down with the incredible Melinda Lee, whose new memoir is called Rebel Hugger. Now, I have to brag just a little bit, because I have been called a very good hugger, and when I heard her story, I knew I had to meet her! Melinda decided, after moving to a new state and feeling incredibly lonely, that she was going to go out and hug everyone she encountered for an entire year including the person next to her in the grocery line. She hugged thousands of people and had only five "no's!" But the story gets deep: she’s here to talk about the "dark night of the soul" that followed, and how writing this book helped her unpack her own pain and find a way back to herself and back to loving those hugs again. This is a powerful, inspiring episode about connection, vulnerability, and why sometimes, a simple hug is everything.

I am so excited because I am sitting down with a guy who has truly done it all! My guest, Patrick O'Donnell, spent 25 years as a police sergeant on the street , has written 10 books, hosts a popular podcast, and is even a TV consultant! We’ll about his incredible journey, starting with his roots as the son of Irish immigrants from the south side of Chicago. We'll discuss what it's like to trade in your badge for a keyboard to write his popular Cops and Writers book series. He’s going to share why crime writers kept cornering him at conferences asking about search warrants, red lights, and sirens , which is what inspired his guides to getting police facts straight! Plus, can you guess what his favorite part of retirement is?!

I am so glad Rocky D'Alessandro is here with me today! Seriously, if anyone can make a discussion about garage doors exciting, it's this guy. He walked away from a 20-year career in finance to start his own business with his dad, Pro-Lift Garage Doors of Southeast Charlotte. Why? Because the garage door is basically the new front door for most homes, and it shouldn't just be an afterthought. We're talking about all the gorgeous new trends, from long panels to all-glass doors that look like they belong on a trendy restaurant. Plus, if you have a hot room over your garage (like I do!), we're talking R-value, insulation, and how to keep those temperatures down. But here’s the kicker: Rocky has the numbers that prove replacing your garage door can actually give you over a 100% return on your investment when you sell! It’s all about design, efficiency, and value so tune in!

I am so excited because it's finally time for my chat with the one and only Becca Eve Young! We all tried to do the "familiar script," right? The career, the house, the car, the wardrobe—doing all the things! Well, Becca is telling us what happened when all of that fell apart for her, and she found herself stranded in the desert during a global pandemic. She's here to talk all about her incredible new book, It's Gonna Get Messy, and why we all need to stop with the filtering and own the "messy human experience" this life really is! If you've ever felt lost or disconnected, this episode is for you!

I am so excited (and maybe a little freaked out) to welcome the incredibly brave Scott Wells to the show today! His new young adult novel, Marked by the Ouija, which has already given some readers nightmares. Scott shares the unbelievable, true story behind the book: how a simple, plastic Ouija board he found in his small farming town when he was 16 led to a friend's tragic death. He reveals the terrifying experience that made two of his friends burn the board and never speak to him again , and how the subsequent guilt sent him into a spiral that led to him being homeless for a while. This is one story that still gives him goosebumps after 38 years, and I promise it will give you goosebumps too.