It’s entirely possible to build a thriving business on social media, even with a small audience. You just need to know how to do it!

If you are an entrepreneur looking to leverage deeper connections with your online community, you need to download this episode of Money Is Emotional. Join Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken as she chats with marketing strategist, and the host of the Super Humans podcast, Ina Coveney. Together they discuss how entrepreneurs can effectively monetize a small audience on social media. Plus, they explore Ina’s journey from web developer to marketing coach, debunk common myths about audience size and engagement, and provide actionable strategies for building genuine connections and making money online.

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Ina Coveney is a Marketing Strategist, Coach, and Host of the SUPER HUMANS podcast, where she delves into the minds of the super-successful, sharing lessons and ideas that help us all chase and achieve our wildest dreams. Ina helps business owners create a magnetic brand online by monetizing a small audience first. Ina has been featured in USA Today, Business.com, and General Assembly, and runs an online business coaching practice with clients all over the world.

In a world where financial paradigms constantly shift, understanding the deep emotional ties we have with money becomes increasingly relevant. 

Join Christine Luken as she welcomes back special guest Casandra Austin-McDonald for an in-depth conversation surrounding her journey as a biracial woman. Together they explore the often-unspoken money conversations in her family, the profound impact of mentorship, the role of technology in financial education, and the critical importance of community support.

Tune in for insights that challenge the status quo and inspire meaningful discussions around race, money, and empowerment!

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Casandra is a bold and dynamic speaker who captivates her audiences with her authentic presence and impactful content. She utilizes unique approaches to transformational work to ensure ideal outcomes are achieved. Casandra uses a combination of her education and training, professional background, lived experiences, and gifts to support high-achieving leaders in prioritizing personal growth and well-being so that they create fulfilling and successful lives, relationships, and impactful work.

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken is joined by Casandra Austin-McDonald to share her personal experience managing finances as a multiracial woman. Together, they explore how diverse racial backgrounds shape financial journeys, discuss the impact of systemic issues on wealth-building, and highlight the importance of emotional healing in achieving financial well-being.

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Casandra is a bold and dynamic speaker who captivates her audiences with her authentic presence and impactful content. She utilizes unique approaches to transformational work to ensure ideal outcomes are achieved. Casandra uses a combination of her education and training, professional background, lived experiences, and gifts to support high-achieving leaders in prioritizing personal growth and well-being so that they create fulfilling and successful lives, relationships, and impactful work.

Are you confident your financial advisor is truly working for you? 

Welcome back to Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2, where Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives into the fiduciary standard and arms you with essential questions to ask your financial advisor that ensure you’re hiring the right advisor for your unique situation. This episode uncovers the importance of having an advisor who understands your specific financial landscape and follows a fiduciary standard. You’ll also learn red flags indicating it might be time to find a new advisor.

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Hiring a financial advisor can change the trajectory of your financial future – for better or worse. 

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, highlights the essential aspects of hiring and working with a financial advisor. She addresses whether hiring a financial advisor is necessary for everyone and how to identify the right advisor for your financial goals. Whether you’re considering hiring or firing an advisor, Part 1 of this two-part series offers valuable insights into making informed decisions that align with your financial goals. 

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Learn how you can support your working partner effectively with today’s special guest, Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands.

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Brian to talk about the dynamics of supporting working women and practical ways men can be better partners both financially and at home. Brian shares his personal experiences and practical advice on creating a balanced home, effective financial communication, managing household responsibilities as a team, and making time for what’s truly important.

Tune in and learn about navigating financial roles, breaking societal norms, and fostering a harmonious household.

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Brian Page is a husband, dad, and Founder of Modern Husbands. Brian spent 15 years as a personal finance and economics educator before transitioning to a senior-level position with Next Gen Personal Finance when he moved to Atlanta to support his wife’s career. Brian was recognized as a CNN Money Hero and is a former Working Group Member of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability. He founded Modern Husbands, which is dedicated to sharing ideas on managing money and the home as a team.

Thinking of buying a car soon?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives into the essential numbers you need to know before stepping into a car dealership. From understanding your current car’s value, trading in or selling options, to grasping personal financial figures like your credit score and down payment, this episode equips you with all the necessary tools to be a smart car shopper. Additionally, Christine shares an important perspective on the car buying process, including the often-overlooked total cost of ownership and the psychological tactics employed by salespeople – all to ensure you drive away with a deal that suits your financial health.

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Are your spiritual beliefs affecting your financial health?

Viewing money as a spiritual tool can help you break free from a scarcity mindset.

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes David Hayward, a former pastor-turned-artist known for his Naked Pastor blog, to discuss his book, “Money Is Spiritual.” David shares his personal journey from a scarcity mindset to financial freedom, emphasizing the importance of seeing money as a spiritual asset. They explore breaking negative money beliefs, practical steps for healing your financial relationship, and the power of positive communities.

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David Hayward served the church for about 30 years, then left the ministry in 2010. He’s been running the nakedpastor blog since 2005, where he posts provocative cartoons, articles, and artwork. He launched an online community called The Lasting Supper, a place for people to change without being judged or instructed and where they can learn to become spiritually independent. He’s been cartooning, making art, writing, and speaking about his core passions: personal authentic freedom, the power to change our own lives and communities, and the creative spirit to make our world a better place.  He’s written many books, one of which is “Money Is Spiritual,” to help people overcome negative beliefs and unhealthy attitudes about money that are often entertained by spiritual people, artists, and others. He and his wife live in eastern Canada. They have three adult children.

Have you ever wanted to tap into the scientific principles of quantum physics to manifest your dreams?

Let’s talk about how you can!

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, introduces our special guest Carissa Andrews, an award-winning indie author and CEO of Author Revolution. Carissa unpacks the intricate relationship between quantum physics and manifestation. She addresses the significance of decision-making in collapsing infinite possibilities into tangible realities, provides a clearer understanding of quantum entanglement and its role in attracting your desires, and explains the importance of action in turning your dreams into reality. 

Carissa shares her fascinating experience with manifestation masterminds and how they amplify our intentions.

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Carissa Andrews is an award-winning and internationally bestselling indie author with over 25 books published. Carissa is the CEO of Author Revolution, an online academy dedicated to helping indie authors become publishing powerhouses. As the host of the Author Revolution Podcast, Carissa dives into topics from step-by-step strategies for indie authors to mindset techniques that elevate authors to manifest their millionaire author destiny.

How can you navigate the complexities of transitioning a family business to the next generation?

Today on Money Is Emotional, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Financial Life Planner and host of Transition Talks: Business Exit & Retirement Strategies, Josh Ackerman, who shares invaluable insights on handling the financial and emotional aspects of passing a family business to the next generation. Learn why treating your children fairly doesn’t always mean treating them equally and discover the essential conversations to have early on.

Join Christine and Josh to hear real-life experiences about what goes into creating a seamless handover, maintaining family harmony, and planning for the future. 

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Josh Ackerman, joined Context Financial in 2006 and became a Certified Financial Planner in 2009. Josh is a member of the Financial Planning Association, a national association that supports CFP® professionals, financial planners, academic leaders, students, and those who support the financial planning process. He is the host of Transition Talks: Business Exit & Retirement Strategies.