Money Archives - Kami Guildner

Every woman has felt the quiet tension between what she knows she brings to the table and what she actually gets paid.

Today, Kami Guildner and Markey Read talk about what it really means to be paid what you’re worth, why so many women hesitate to claim their value, and how pricing decisions ripple far beyond our bank accounts into our confidence, families, and communities. This is a rich, honest conversation about worth, courage, and choosing to take your seat at the table fully and unapologetically.

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Markey Read is a pricing expert and seasoned business strategist who has spent over 25 years helping women solopreneurs get paid what they’re truly W.O.R.T.H. As the creator of the Powerful Pricing Maximizer, Markey guides entrepreneurs through practical, empowering strategies that help them clarify their goals, maximize their earning potential, and build sustainable, thriving businesses. Her approach is rooted in personal experience and a deep understanding of the unique challenges solopreneurs face. Markey is an internationally recognized speaker and the author of Launch, Grow & Prosper as a Solopreneur and Leadership Styles. She enjoys homesteading with her husband on their 5-acre property in Vermont, where they grow 60% of their own food.

About the Host:

Kami Guildner believes women’s voices matter. She is a connector. A storyteller. A business coach for high vibe women entrepreneurs helping them #RaiseUP their Voice, Vision and Visibility for Impact and Business Growth.

Kami helps her clients build businesses they love with more time prosperity and more wealth prosperity. She weaves soulful-inspiration into mindful business strategies, and this Soul+Strategy™ approach to business helps her clients succeed in business and worldly impact.

Her clients scale and grow their businesses with a more feminine, abundant approach. Her community of entrepreneurs is creating a new paradigm of entrepreneurship, helping each other raise up in a ripple effect of impact. Her clients have gone on to reach extraordinary heights as consultants, coaches and leaders – achieving exponential revenue growth, landing on big stages, starting software companies, launching new professional organizations, transforming corporate cultures and transforming lives. They are influential and they are changemakers.

Kami is the founder of the Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference and host of the award-winning Extraordinary Women Radio™. She is the best-selling author of Firedancer: Your Spiral Journey to a Life of Passion and Purpose and was named to the 2020 Twenty-Five Most Powerful Women in Business List by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

“Love yourself enough to really, truly charge what you’re worth.” ~Markey Read

To learn more about Markey, visit her website and connect with her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

Markey Read’s Show Notes

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Your income is never just about strategy or effort—it’s shaped by the beliefs and energy behind it. A reflection of how open we are to receiving, how connected we are to our value, how alive we are in our purpose… shaped by the stories we’ve carried for a lifetime.

Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to Jenn Beninger, one of our extraordinary speakers for this year’s Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference. Jenn shares her journey of building a 7‑figure coaching business, and the money stories she had to face, feel, and rewire to rise into the leader she is today.

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Jenn Beninger is the CEO of Genius Unlocked Coaching Institute and a master at helping people unlock their true genius. With 16 master certifications and a Psychology degree, Jenn blends science, intuition, and unconscious reprogramming to create rapid, lasting transformation. She’s led her company to 7-figure success through referrals alone—all while overcoming breast cancer, betrayal, and burnout. A bestselling author and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Jenn’s been featured on NBC, CBS, USA Today, and more. Whether skydiving or coaching, she embodies resilience and authenticity, inspiring audiences to break through limits and live boldly, fully, and fearlessly.

“Heal the most vulnerable judgment you have about yourself so you can step out and be great.” ~Jenn Beninger

To learn more about Jenn, visit her website. You can also connect with her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Jenn Beninger’s Show Notes

At Ignite, Jenn will be teaching her Wealth Code—a beautiful, soul-led framework for shifting the unconscious patterns that block prosperity, and anchoring into the version of you who already knows how to lead, receive, and grow with joy. Her work is such a powerful match for this year’s theme: Rooted Flame. Because when we strip away what isn’t ours and root into who we really are… that’s when we light up. That’s when we rise.

If you’re feeling the call, come join us. Get your ticket here.

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I’m thrilled to introduce you to Teresa Romain, who shares her personal journey from a life marked by scarcity and fear to one of true abundance and empowerment. With profound insights into the “Archetype of Scarcity” and the “Sacred Archetype of Abundance”, she invites us to consider how deeply our conditioning around “lack” has shaped our actions and beliefs. Teresa’s passion is to help us all break free from the old ways of “doing” money and step into a vision where everyone has what they need to prosper and thrive.

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Teresa Romain is an Abundance Coach and advocate with over 27 years of experience, committed to helping people transform their scarcity-driven relationship with money into one rooted in a new, Divine definition of abundance. Guided by a deep belief in the inherent worth of every person and all of Creation, Teresa specializes in supporting women who feel pressure, frustration, stress, fear, or guilt around money—regardless of how much they have. She brings a fresh perspective that challenges traditional ideas about wealth and abundance, empowering her clients to embrace a truly fulfilling, sustainable financial mindset.

“Abundance is not something you achieve or obtain. It’s an experience available to you at every moment.” ~Teresa Romain

To learn more about Teresa, visit her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Teresa Romain’s Show Notes

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I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend Kelly Ruta—a true wisdom leader in the world of money mindset. Kelly brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of how our beliefs, habits, and inner programs can either limit or enhance our financial success. She shares her powerful journey of doing the inner work and building resilience, showing us how this transformation leads to intentional wealth creation. If you’re ready to break free from limiting money beliefs and elevate your financial mindset, this episode is for you.

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Kelly Rutais the Founder and CEO of Kelly Ruta International, is a former clinical psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience who transitioned into coaching to help entrepreneurs build powerful inner operating systems for rapid scaling without burnout. She believes entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to create massive positive change, but understands that no strategy can outpace a mindset plagued by limiting beliefs and conditioned habits. Kelly is passionate about guiding entrepreneurs and their teams through deep inner work, developing Emotional Agility as a key skill while they scale and grow.

“Whatever it is you deeply desire, you deserve it.” ~Kelly Ruta

To learn more about Kelly, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Kelly Ruta’s Show Notes

Register for Kelly’s upcoming webinar,  “The Million Dollar Breakthrough, Unlock 3 Profit Generating Beliefs That Add a Comma to Your Bottom Line.”

This year marks 10 years of Extraordinary Women Ignite. If you’re ready to attract more soul clients, simplify your path to success, and build a business with more time prosperity and wealth prosperity, then you need to be in this room. It’s all about a new paradigm of business—soul + strategy. You’ll be doing your own soul-listening while learning new strategies to grow and scale your business.

Join us October 24th through 26th in Golden, Colorado. Get all the details here and don’t forget to use the code EWR to get $200 off your ticket price.

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I’m thrilled to introduce you to today’s guest, Kendall Summerhawk. She’s been running a successful seven-figure business, dedicating her life to empowering women to step into their financial power. Kendall’s mission is to create a world where women hold true money power, because with money comes choice, freedom, and the ability to change the world. Today, we’re diving into her journey, exploring how to identify your money type, discussing the biggest challenges women entrepreneurs face around money, and understanding the concept of overflow that Kendall so passionately advocates.

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Kendall SummerHawk is a 9-time Stevie award-winning coach, a money feminist, and the creative founder of the money coach school for women entrepreneurs. Kendall has over 22 years of success running a 7-figure business. Her vision is to create a world where women hold genuine money power because money is choice, money is freedom, and the world changes when women have money. The Money Coach School’s coach certification trainings unlock the secret to creating success and thriving as a coach serving the exciting and lucrative niche of women entrepreneurs. Kendall adores daily time with her beautiful Spanish horses and indulging in too much dark chocolate.

“My vision is to create a world where women hold genuine money power.” ~Kendall SummerHawk

To learn more about Kendall, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

Kendall SummerHawk’s Show Notes

Join us for the 10th annual Extraordinary Women Ignite Conference, where you’ll unlock more time and wealth prosperity in your business while connecting with a high-vibe community of extraordinary women. This event offers clarity, inspiration, and a bold action plan to make 2025 your most impactful year yet. Be part of the new business paradigm that embraces purpose, balance, and true feminine power. Get your ticket now!

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In our recent episodes, we’ve delved into the realms of sales, money, and raising capital, uncovering the strategies and mindsets that drive success. Today, we’re continuing this enlightening trend by diving into the intricate psychology of money with our esteemed guest, Joyce Marter. She shares the journey of how she built her successful business and how she became fascinated with the psychology of money. We’ll explore the vital connection between mental health and financial wealth, offering insights into how we can all cultivate a mindset for prosperity.

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Joyce Marter is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and a mental health thought leader. She founded, built, and successfully sold a multimillion-dollar outpatient mental health company. Joyce has served several professional counseling board presidencies on a state and regional level and worked as adjunct faculty at The Family Institute at Northwestern University for fifteen years. She is a contributor to Psychology Today, MoneyGeek, Choosing Therapy, and more. Joyce is the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, which has been published in four languages and received eight book awards in 2023. She is renowned globally as a mental health thought leader specializing in the psychology of success and is featured routinely in the media in outlets such as CNN, MSN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and MTV.

“Who we are is our light within, and the success and money can come and go, but we are always worthy.” ~Joyce Marter

To learn more about Joyce, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Joyce Marter’s Show Notes

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Today, I’m honored to welcome Gayle Jennings O’Byrne, a visionary change-maker and leader in the tech industry. She shares her remarkable journey founding Wocstar Capital, the Wocstar Fund, and the Wocstar Academy, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of raising capital as a woman, particularly as a woman of color in tech. With women receiving a mere fraction of venture capital funding, a statistic even more dismal for women of color, Gayle’s insights into navigating these waters are more crucial than ever. She’ll delve into the trenches of raising capital, offering her seasoned perspective on how women entrepreneurs can effectively access the capital they rightfully deserve. Get ready to be inspired by Gayle’s wisdom and strategies as we explore the path to equitable funding in the tech industry.

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Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is a prominent figure in the world of venture capital, serving as CEO of Wocstar Capital and co-founder of the Wocstar Fund, which focuses on investing in women of color tech entrepreneurs. With over 30 years of experience in Wall Street, technology, philanthropy, and professional speaking, Gayle’s impressive background includes roles at JPMorgan and involvement in groundbreaking educational initiatives like Cinema High School. She is recognized for her leadership in various publications and has received prestigious awards, including the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the Tri-Delta Woman of Achievement Award. Gayle is also dedicated to addressing systemic underinvestment in women of color fund managers through initiatives like the Ally Capital Collab. Additionally, she is involved in the arts, serving as an associate producer of Broadway plays and investing in acclaimed productions.

“We get up because of the women, the inclusive diverse teams and the technology we want to see in the world.” ~Gayle Jennings O’Byrne

To learn more about Gayle, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Gayle Jennings O’Byrne’s Show Notes

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Today, I’m thrilled to have my friend Amy Westbrook with us. Amy is a Transformational Wealth Coach and the creator of the Neuro-Wealth Success System™. With a heart-centered approach, Amy combines innovative tools and advanced personal development to help growth-minded women (and their partners) break through barriers and achieve EXTRAordinary success faster, easier, and without the overwhelm. She’s here to show us how to see our full potential with greater clarity, empower our thoughts, and maximize strategies to design an ‘aligned life’—which really means living a joyous, prosperous life without guilt, fear, or regret. 

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As a certified coach, speaker, and facilitator, Amy Westbrook is dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey to success, celebrating their milestones along the way. Through her Money Mojo Formula, Amy helps professionals navigate the realms of making, managing, and investing money while staying true to themselves. With personal experience overcoming financial challenges and managing a net income of over 1.8 million dollars, Amy brings a wealth of real-world knowledge to her coaching practice. Her background in neuroscience adds a unique perspective, allowing her to understand and address the psychological aspects of financial decision-making.

“Money is an inside-out job.” ~Amy Westbrook

To learn more about Amy, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Amy Westbrook’s Show Notes

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I am thrilled to have Kate Northrup, the bestselling author, mother, and visionary behind ‘Money: A Love Story’ and ‘Do Less’. Her philosophy of ‘doing less’ perfectly aligns with our mission of fostering balance, growth, and prosperity. Kate shares transformative insights into creating a life and business that flourish with less effort and more essence. She also discusses leveraging your innate cycles for greater productivity and well-being, and the wisdom that comes from collective experiences. Whether you’re seeking to deepen your relationship with time, money, or work, this conversation promises to inspire and empower you to reclaim your time and redefine success on your own terms.

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Kate Northrup is dedicated to helping ambitious individuals work less, reduce stress, and create more abundance. With a unique blend of data-driven insights and soulful wisdom, she offers practical planning practices and systems that honor personal well-being and business success. Kate’s motto, “Body First. Business Second.,” underscores her commitment to holistic health and productivity. Through her acclaimed books, programs, and Do Less Planner system, she empowers clients to harness their innate energy cycles and achieve abundant fulfillment while reducing their to-do lists.

“We don’t have to worry so much about time management when we’re managing our energy well.” ~Kate Northrup

To learn more about Kate, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.

Kate Northrup’s Show Notes

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I’m excited to introduce you to Staci Wallace, an 8-time author and speaker, who brings over three decades of corporate and entrepreneurial excellence. Her mission is to empower faith-based CEOs to create purpose-driven, profitable ventures that leave a lasting legacy. With her G.R.O.W.T.H. Model, Staci has guided thousands towards scaling their businesses while maintaining the core values of love, family, and impactful legacy. Today, we dive into the culture of peace and profits, uncovering how entrepreneurs can build successful, purpose-driven lives and businesses.

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Staci Wallace is an accomplished 8-time author, speaker, recording artist, podcast host, and expert in business psychology and life mastery. She serves as the CEO of Fueled by Fire, a renowned global coaching and consulting firm. With a career spanning over 35 years, Staci, along with her husband of 27 years, has launched and scaled numerous companies into the hundreds of millions. Through their firm, they have impacted over 10,000 business owners, guiding them to build purpose-driven, highly profitable lives and businesses while fostering legacy wealth and generational impact.

“Peace is one commodity money can’t buy along with love and joy.” ~Staci Wallace

To learn more about Staci, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Staci Wallace’s Show Notes

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