Financial wellness takes time, reflection, and a lot of emotional honesty.

In this episode, you won’t hear from just one guest—instead, several financial professionals open up about their personal money journeys. 

I asked each guest the same question: “What are three emotions you’ve felt on your financial journey?”

Their answers are raw, insightful, and deeply relatable.

Story Highlights: • Shared struggles from behind the scenes of the finance world • Emotional ups and downs with money • Real advice for those just getting started

Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Multiple Guests

Getting good with money will often take some trial and error, but learning from our missteps is the key to growth with our finances.

This episode’s guest shares how his early money experiences shaped his mindset and laid the groundwork for his work today.

Story Highlights: - Young entrepreneurship - Supporting family financially - Unpacking financial shame

Episode Guest: Steven Hughes @stevenmhughes  Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Unedited episodes include the full, behind-the-scenes conversation between the host and the guests. Hear every word, every stumble, and every moment of real connection, including parts of the conversation that didn't make the final edit.

Getting good with money will often take some trial and error, but learning from our missteps is the key to growth with our finances.

This episode’s guest shares how his early money experiences shaped his mindset and laid the groundwork for his work today.

Story Highlights: Young entrepreneurship Supporting family financially Unpacking financial shame

Episode Guest: Steven Hughes @stevenmhughes  Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Edited episodes are streamlined for a unique listening experience. This version of the podcast features only the guest, and offers a polished and storytelling narrative.

Story Highlights: - On the verge of poverty - Borrowing money - Witnessing financial abuse - Military retirement savings

Episode Guest: Dawson Black @bigdustactual Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Unedited episodes include the full, behind-the-scenes conversation between the host and the guests. Hear every word, every stumble, and every moment of real connection, including parts of the conversation that didn't make the final edit.

Story Highlights: - On the verge of poverty - Borrowing money - Witnessing financial abuse - Military retirement savings

Episode Guest: Dawson Black @bigdustactual Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Edited episodes are streamlined for a unique listening experience. This version of the podcast features only the guest, and offers a polished and storytelling narrative.

This episode's guest is Anthony Weaver, the host of the About That Wallet podcast.

Story Highlights:

• Buying an investment property

• Mindset and happiness

Episode Guest: Anthony Weaver @aboutthatwallet

Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Unedited episodes include the full, behind-the-scenes conversation between the host and the guests. Hear every word, every stumble, and every moment of real connection, including parts of the conversation that didn't make the final edit.

This episode's guest is Anthony Weaver, the host of the About That Wallet podcast.

Story Highlights:

• Buying an investment property

• Mindset and happiness

Episode Guest: Anthony Weaver @aboutthatwallet

Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Edited episodes are streamlined for a unique listening experience. This version of the podcast features only the guest, and offers a polished and storytelling narrative.

Many often equate budgeting to restriction, but the truth is, it’s a tool for empowerment. 

Budgeting isn’t about saying "no" to the things you love—it’s about creating a plan that allows you to enjoy life while staying on track with your financial goals.

You can have the nice things you want AND be financially responsible.

Aja Dang shares her journey with money - including the many achievements and struggles she’s faced.

Tune into her candid perspective and discover how she transformed her finances with her budgeting techniques.

Story Highlights:

• Paying off $200,000 of debt

• Working smarter not harder

• Affording luxuries and experiences

Episode Guest: Aja Dang @ajadang

Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Unedited episodes include the full, behind-the-scenes conversation between the host and the guests. Hear every word, every stumble, and every moment of real connection, including parts of the conversation that didn't make the final edit.

Many often equate budgeting to restriction, but the truth is, it’s a tool for empowerment. 

Budgeting isn’t about saying "no" to the things you love—it’s about creating a plan that allows you to enjoy life while staying on track with your financial goals.

You can have the nice things you want AND be financially responsible.

Aja Dang shares her journey with money - including the many achievements and struggles she’s faced.

Tune into her candid perspective and discover how she transformed her finances with her budgeting techniques.

Story Highlights:

• Paying off $200,000 of debt

• Working smarter not harder

• Affording luxuries and experiences

Episode Guest: Aja Dang @ajadang

Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Edited episodes are streamlined for a unique listening experience. This version of the podcast features only the guest, and offers a polished and storytelling narrative.

From modest beginnings to extraordinary achievements, our guest shares his journey through childhood financial lessons Learn more about his success and the ongoing challenges that keeps him grounded.

Story Highlights:

• Early investment education

• Enjoying your money

• Good vs bad financial advice

Episode Guest: Jeremy Schneider @personalfinanceclub 

Host: Melissa Mazard @prosperwithmel

Unedited episodes include the full, behind-the-scenes conversation between the host and the guests. Hear every word, every stumble, and every moment of real connection, including parts of the conversation that didn't make the final edit.