What can a 90s rom-com starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan teach us about money? A lot more than you'd think. In this fun and insightful episode of Money & Movie Mashup, Laura Sexton and Coach David Gibbs break down the financial truths hidden in You’ve Got Mail. From generational wealth and class dynamics to emotional spending and the myth that money makes you evil—we unpack it all with humor, heart, and just a little bit of nerdy nostalgia.

Whether you're a golden retriever spender, a savvy beaver builder, or a hopeful ostrich, this episode explores how your money identity impacts your relationships, career, and legacy.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• The subtle power of class dynamics in shaping money beliefs
• Why generational wealth isn’t always the villain (and how to create it wisely)
• The emotional and identity-driven side of spending—and how to spot it
• How gender and income differences show up in modern relationships
• Why “contribution” in a household isn’t just about earning money
• What your favorite You’ve Got Mail character reveals about your money habits

Connect with David Gibbs:

Website: https://ramseycoach.com/gibbsfinancialcoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialcoachdavid/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gibbsfinancialcoaching/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coaching_gibbs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5u712uYUm-e3KEIi2Gcb3A

Feeling stuck in financial stress? Celebrate your own Independence Day with a 1:1 Budget Deep Dive. Get clarity, ditch overwhelm, and build a simple, values-based plan that works. Just 7 spots available before rates increase in September. Book now at https://accelerateyourlegacy.com/budget-deep-dive

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Need money fast—but don’t want to derail your financial goals to get it? In this episode, we’re talking about how to generate quick cash without falling back on credit cards or abandoning your long-term vision.

Whether you're trying to avoid debt, stop financial bleeding, or build momentum toward your big dreams, this episode walks you through three proven ways to bring in money fast—without burnout, shame, or selling your soul.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to monetize what’s already in your hands (literally—check your kitchen!)
• Why solving a problem you already help people with could become your first paid offer
• The power of temporary, strategic side hustles—and how to make them work for you, not against you

Plus, hear stories from real women inside the Legacy Builders Network who used these tips to save or earn over $800 in just 10 days!

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Feeling stuck in a job that pays the bills but drains your soul? You're not alone. In today’s Question of the Day, we hear from Tyler in Tennessee—a 29-year-old marketing professional making $56K who’s craving a more creative career but feels trapped by student loans and financial obligations.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have to keep doing what you studied in college or feared losing financial stability while exploring a dream job, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why your degree shouldn’t dictate your future (and what sunk cost fallacy has to do with it)
• How to build a creative business without quitting your 9–5 cold turkey
• The difference between a survival job and a dream job—and why you may need both for a while
• How to make a smooth, strategic transition into entrepreneurship
• Why stability and peace matter more than fast moves when pivoting your career

Timestamps:

00:21 Tyler's Dilemma: Feeling Stuck in a Marketing Job

01:24 Addressing the Sunk Cost Fallacy

01:58 Exploring Nonprofit vs. Photography Career Paths

03:06 Building a Photography Business

03:55 Balancing Survival Job and Dream Job

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Before you meet with the college finance office this fall, hit play on this repeat episode that’s more relevant than ever. Parent PLUS loans may look like a helpful bridge to college—but too often, they create emotional and financial divides that families never recover from.

From resentment and relationship breakdowns to retirement sabotage, this episode unpacks why these loans are one of the most insidious forms of debt—and what you can do about it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Parent PLUS loans enable skyrocketing college costs
• How these loans silently fracture parent-child relationships
• The long-term impact on both retirement plans and career dreams
• What conversations to have before signing any loan documents
• How to help your child pursue higher education without going into debt

Timestamps:

00:03 The Hidden Costs of Parent PLUS Loans

01:49 Impact on Family Dynamics

04:16 Obligations and Resentment

06:31 Communication and Repayment Terms

08:47 Financial Implications for Parents

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

What does Galaxy Quest have to do with personal finance? More than you'd think. In this special Money and Movie Mashup, Myself and fellow financial coach David Gibbs nerd out on this cult classic to reveal the surprisingly deep money lessons hidden in the laughs, lasers, and legacy-building of this nostalgic space comedy.

Whether you're a budgeting beginner or a lifelong fan of the Protector's crew, you’ll walk away with laughs and life-changing truths about how to handle your money, your career, and your purpose.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why financial success without meaning will always feel hollow
• What Tim Allen’s washed-up space captain teaches us about sunk cost fallacy
• How "fake it till you make it" budgeting can actually work (yes, really)
• What pig-lizards, rock monsters, and Amazon at 9 PM have to do with impulse spending
• How to build a real legacy—one decision at a time

🎬 Favorite Money Takeaways from Galaxy Quest:

• “Fake it ‘til you make it” works — just like our heroes, you become the person you pretend to be when you keep showing up.
• Legacy is built by how you respond today — not just what you’ve done before.
• Hard work beats shortcuts — unlike Sarris (yes, we remembered his name!), real wealth requires effort.
• Every family has pig-lizards — AKA budget busters like Starbucks runs, summer camp overload, and emotional spending.
• Never give up, never surrender — the ultimate mindset for financial perseverance.

Connect with David Gibbs:

• Website: https://ramseycoach.com/gibbsfinancialcoaching
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialcoachdavid/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gibbsfinancialcoaching/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/coaching_gibbs
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5u712uYUm-e3KEIi2Gcb3A

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Does your income change every month? Are you tired of traditional budgets that just don’t fit your unpredictable paycheck? In this episode, I’m answering a listener question about how to create a budget that actually works when your income varies from month to month. Whether you're an actor, real estate agent, freelancer, or contractor, it’s time to stop guessing and start building a peace-filled, flexible system.

We’ll talk about how to create a bare minimum budget, introduce my priority-based ladder method, and explore strategies like the Hill & Valley account to build margin and reduce financial stress—even when income isn’t steady.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why traditional budgeting doesn’t work for variable income
• The two paths to peace: getting one month ahead vs. changing your system
• How to build a bare minimum budget (and what belongs in it)
• What a priority-based ladder budget looks like—and how to use it
• The power of a Hill & Valley account (and how it transforms stress into strategy)
• Why peace and margin actually help you earn more

Timestamps:

00:51 Why Traditional Budgets Fail with Inconsistent Income

01:24 Challenges of Inconsistent Income

01:56 Strategies for Managing Inconsistent Income

04:15 Creating a Bare Minimum Budget

06:32 Value-Aligned Budgeting

07:42 Case Study: Jill's Budgeting Dilemma

09:15 Introducing the Ladder Method

13:10 Building Peace into Your Budget

Want a budget that fits your real life?

I’m currently offering 7 Budget Deep Dive sessions during my Financial Independence Day promo before prices increase. Don’t wait—grab your session and build a flexible plan that actually works.

👉 AccelerateYourLegacy.com/budget-deep-dive

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Tired of falling off the budget bandwagon?
Amanda from Ohio writes in with a question so many families can relate to: how do you stick to a budget without feeling like you're constantly depriving yourself—and how do you stay motivated when progress feels so slow?

In this Question of the Day episode, I break down simple, actionable steps for building a budget that actually works in real life… with two kids, surprise expenses, and all.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why your budget keeps breaking—and how to fix it
• The secret weapon category every real-life budget needs
• How to stop saying “no” all the time and still make progress
• When to choose hustle mode vs. lockdown mode—and how to decide
• Creative ways to increase your income and stay motivated

Whether you’re just getting started or feeling stuck in a financial rut, this episode will help you shift your mindset, build a value-based plan, and make faster progress—without burnout.

💬 Got a money question for me? Send it to [email protected] and I might answer it on the show!

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Are you constantly stressed about money—even when things look fine on paper? That might be a scarcity mindset at work.

In this episode of Money & Career Mastery, we’re tackling the emotional side of money: fear, scarcity, and the hidden beliefs that hold you back from building financial freedom. Whether you're trying to budget better, pursue a more fulfilling career, or parent without passing down anxiety, this episode will help you shift your mindset and interrupt the patterns that no longer serve you.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What is a scarcity mindset—and how does it secretly sabotage your financial goals?
• How childhood money memories shape your current money behaviors
• The difference between fear-based budgeting and intentional spending
• Why your career decisions may be rooted in financial fear (and how to change that)
• How to recognize scarcity patterns in your parenting and shift toward legacy-building
• 3 practical money challenges to break fear-based habits and embrace abundance

Whether you’re trying to break paycheck-to-paycheck cycles, start saving, or just feel less stressed when you look at your bank account, this conversation is for you.

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Grocery shopping these days feels more like taking out a second mortgage—especially if you’re feeding a big family. In this episode, I sit down with Tara from the Orriant Wellness Podcast (for the third time!) to talk about all things grocery budgeting in this wild economy. From Costco egg hacks to fighting impulse buys, we’re covering it all.

We also dive into why budgeting for food isn’t just about the money—it’s about mindset, meal planning, and making peace with your real life and real numbers. This episode is filled with practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you spend smarter without sacrificing the joy of feeding your family.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why planning meals and your money is the secret to grocery success
• How to avoid impulse buys (hint: don’t bring the kids!)
• What to do when your grocery budget blows up—and how to bounce back with grace
• The power of a “fend for yourself” night to reduce waste and raise capable kids
• How to calculate a realistic per-person grocery budget that works for your household
• Why financial wellness is emotional—and how small choices today build a lasting legacy

Connect with orriant:

On Instagram

The website

🎧 Listen to Laura's episode on the Orriant Wellness Podcast:
🔗 Grocery Budgeting with Laura Sexton – Orriant Wellness Podcast

🌿 Check out the full podcast library here:
🔗 Orriant Wellness Podcast on Spotify

💻 Want tools to help you shop smarter?
Grab my free Summer Budgeting Toolkit at: AccelerateYourLegacy.com/resources

Feeling stuck in financial stress? Celebrate your own Independence Day with a 1:1 Budget Deep Dive. Get clarity, ditch overwhelm, and build a simple, values-based plan that works. Just 7 spots available before rates increase in September. Book now at https://accelerateyourlegacy.com/budget-deep-dive

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

Feeling stuck at work, even though it “looks good on paper”? You might be burned out—and it’s deeper than just being tired.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• 3 sneaky signs of burnout (it’s not just exhaustion)
• The 5 real causes (including one you probably haven’t thought of)
• Why quitting isn’t the move—clarity is
• How burnout is wrecking more than just your work

Real Talk:
You don’t have to hate your job to feel stuck. Burnout creeps in when purpose is missing, leadership’s toxic, or you’re bored out of your mind.

Tune In If:
You’re waking up tired, zoning out after work, or wondering if you’re made for more (hint: you are).

Feeling stuck in financial stress? Celebrate your own Independence Day with a 1:1 Budget Deep Dive. Get clarity, ditch overwhelm, and build a simple, values-based plan that works. Just 7 spots available before rates increase in September. Book now at https://accelerateyourlegacy.com/budget-deep-dive

Learn more about working with Laura Sexton

. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.

· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!

· Checkout the resource library here!

Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here!

Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here

Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy

Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!