Real Money, Real Life ®

Episode Description: How much life insurance do I need—and how does it fit into your overall financial planning? This episode breaks down life and disability insurance in a practical, financial wellness-focused way.

How much life insurance do I need is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions in personal finance. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Peter Ciravolo to walk through how to think about life insurance and disability insurance without confusion, pressure, or overbuying.

Insurance isn't about fear—it's about protecting your income, your independence, and the people who rely on you. This conversation focuses on how much life insurance you actually need, when disability insurance matters most, and how these decisions fit into a broader financial planning and financial wellness strategy.

If you've been wondering how much life insurance you need, whether disability insurance is worth it, or how to approach insurance as part of your financial plan, this episode gives you a clear starting point.

We Talk About:

• how much life insurance you need based on income and financial goals • term vs permanent life insurance and why term is often the right fit • when you need life insurance (marriage, kids, debt, income protection) • when to get disability insurance and why it's often overlooked • how disability insurance protects your income if you can't work • why most people underestimate their risk of disability • how insurance fits into financial planning and financial wellness • when long-term care insurance comes into the conversation

About Peter Ciravolo:

Peter is a co-founder of BC Brokerage. BC Brokerage is licensed in all 50 states and helps fee-only planners implement insurance solutions for their clients' financial plans. We help with life, disability, long-term care, annuity, home, auto, umbrella, and business insurance.

Outside of work, Peter resides in Miami, FL. Peter loves to travel (been to 40+ countries), golf, workout, cook, try new restaurants, and go out on his boat/fish.

Connect with Peter:

Website: www.bc-brokerage.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-brokerage/

About Linda Grizely:

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda:

Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

Resources/Freebies:

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources

ℹ️ Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

Episode Description

Money decisions don't exist in a vacuum — they're deeply connected to how we see ourselves and what we believe we're capable of.

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Amy Lenius to explore the three pillars of success — self-belief, self-worth, and consistency — and how they influence the way we approach personal finance, habits, and long-term growth.

Amy shares practical frameworks for building belief in yourself, strengthening self-respect, and creating sustainable daily habits that compound into real transformation. Together, Linda and Amy connect these personal development concepts to money habits, financial confidence, and the small daily actions that build momentum over time.

This conversation explores how mindset, identity, and habits shape the financial choices we make — and how small, intentional shifts can lead to meaningful change.

We Talk About • The three pillars of success: self-belief, self-worth, and consistency • Why money habits are connected to mindset and identity • The "state, prove, self-assign" cycle for building self-belief • The self-worth pyramid and how boundaries impact confidence • How comparison can either inspire growth or undermine progress • The consistency framework for building habits that actually last • Why small, daily actions create long-term financial momentum

About Amy Lenius

Amy Lenius is the Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, Professional Speaker, Event Coordinator, MC, and Next Level Certified Personal Development Coach.

Connect with Amy

https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/

About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda

Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

Resources / Freebies

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources

ℹ️ Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

Episode Description

What if taxes weren't something to survive… but something to strategically use?

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Gale Sciascia, EA, tax strategist and co-founder of Shasha Tax & Retirement, to talk about moving beyond tax compliance and into intentional, proactive tax strategy.

Gale shares why so many business owners and professionals treat taxes as something to fear — and how understanding the tax code can transform anxiety into clarity. From entity structure and retirement planning to contractor classification and common deduction mistakes, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be proactive instead of reactive.

If you've been filing your taxes and hoping for the best, this episode will challenge you to think bigger.

We Talk About:

• The difference between tax preparation and tax strategy • Why proactive planning matters more than last-minute filing • Common mistakes business owners make with retirement plans and entity structure • Misuse of home office and vehicle deductions • Contractor vs. employee classification risks • Why tax and retirement planning should not live in separate silos • The importance of having a tax professional you can actually ask questions

About Gale Sciascia

Gale Sciascia, EA, is a tax strategist and co-founder of Shasha Tax & Retirement. With 15+ years of experience in high-level tax planning, IRS representation, and retirement strategy, she equips professionals and clients with actionable, compliant solutions that deliver measurable results.

Connect with Gale:

Website: https://shashatr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShashaTR1040/

About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda

Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

Resources / Freebies

From Gale:

Beyond Compliance – Entrepreneur Edition & Beyond Compliance – Advisor Edition by emailing https://shashatr.com/contact-us/

From Linda:

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

Episode Description

What if bankruptcy isn't a failure — but a financial reset designed to help people regain stability and dignity?

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Adrienne Hines, a bankruptcy attorney with nearly 30 years of experience and the creator of The Lady Like Lawyer, to talk openly about what bankruptcy really is — and what it isn't.

Adrienne breaks down the different types of debt, explains how bankruptcy works in real life, and challenges the stigma that keeps people trapped in shame and misinformation. Together, they explore why bankruptcy exists, who it's designed to help, and how it can be a powerful tool for people facing unmanageable debt.

This conversation reframes bankruptcy as a legal, financial option — not a moral failure — and offers clarity for anyone feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or afraid to ask questions about debt relief.

We Talk About

• Why bankruptcy exists and who it's designed to help • The difference between secured, unsecured, and priority debt • Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 bankruptcy • Why bankruptcy should not be viewed as a last resort • How compounding interest keeps people trapped in debt • Rebuilding credit and financial confidence after bankruptcy • Removing shame from conversations about debt

About Adrienne Hines

Adrienne Hines is a bankruptcy attorney with nearly 30 years of experience and the creator behind The Lady Like Lawyer. She uses her platform to teach people the truth about debt and bankruptcy with calm, straightforward guidance. Her work focuses on removing shame, correcting misinformation, and helping people understand their financial options with confidence. Adrienne continues her legal practice while creating content that empowers people to make informed decisions about their money. Her message is simple: everyone deserves debt relief with dignity.

Connect with Adrienne

• Website: https://www.theladylikelawyer.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theladylikelawyer/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrienne-hines-509b0067/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theladylikelawyer • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLadyLikeLawyer • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLadyLikeLawyer • Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theladylikelawyer.bsky.social

About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda blends the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda

• Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely • X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

Resources / Freebies

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

• What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

• Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

🎙 Episode Description

Money after loss isn't just about numbers — it's about grief, identity, and rebuilding confidence when everything has changed.

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Paula Harris to talk about what widows face financially after loss — and how to move forward with clarity, compassion, and control.

Paula shares insights from her work as a financial planner and widow advocate, helping women navigate the overwhelming decisions that often arrive during grief. Together, they discuss how traditional financial advice often misses the emotional reality of widowhood, and why meeting women where they are matters just as much as the strategy itself.

This conversation centers on practical guidance, emotional awareness, and permission to move at your own pace — especially during one of life's most profound transitions.

💡 We Talk About

• Why financial decisions feel different after loss • Common financial pitfalls widows face — and how to avoid them • The importance of slowing down major decisions • How grief impacts confidence and clarity • Small, practical steps to regain financial control • Why values-based planning supports healing and resilience

👤 About Paula Harris

Paula Harris is a TEDx speaker and author of two books available on Amazon.com: Rise Up: A Widow's Journal and Rise Up: A Grief Journal. She is a co-founder of WH Cornerstone Investments, where she is part financial planner, part dream architect, and a fierce widow advocate. Paula is also the creator of Rise Up Retreats and is passionate about building communities of support and empowering widows to reclaim confidence in their financial future.

🔗 Connect with Paula

• Website: https://whcornerstone.com • LinkedIn (Paula): https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaharris/ • LinkedIn (WH Cornerstone): https://www.linkedin.com/company/wh-cornerstone-investments/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whcornerstone/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHCornerstone • X (Twitter): https://x.com/PaulaHarris • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whcornerstoneinvestments

👤 About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda blends the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

🔗 Connect with Linda

• Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely • X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

🤝 Resources / Freebies

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
• What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
• Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj
• Paula's Widow Resource Guide: https://bit.ly/3ItdrId

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

🎙 Episode Description What if compassion wasn't something extra — but something essential to how we make decisions, including financial ones?

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Amy Quesenberry to explore how compassion shows up in everyday life — including how we make decisions, communicate, lead, and relate to money.

Amy shares insights from her work around compassion as a practical, lived value rather than a soft or abstract concept. Together, they discuss how compassion influences financial confidence, workplace dynamics, and the way people navigate moments of stress, uncertainty, and self-judgment.

This conversation invites listeners to rethink compassion as a strength that supports clearer thinking, healthier boundaries, and more grounded financial choices — especially in moments where people tend to be hardest on themselves.

💡 We Talk About

• What compassion looks like in everyday life • Why compassion supports confidence — including financial confidence • How self-judgment impacts decision-making • Reframing compassion as strength, not weakness

👤 About Amy Quesenberry

Amy Quesenberry is on a mission to help make our world a more compassionate place! She is the Start with Compassion® framework creator, best-selling author, Motivational Speaker, an Organizational Development Coach, co-host of the Infuse Compassion Podcast, and co-creator of the Infuse Compassion into Companies Conference. With over 20 years in Human Capital, focusing on the After 20 years in corporate HR, she developed the Start with Compassion® framework . This innovative approach encourages compassionate actions to improve self-reflection, connections, and overall well-being. With a master's in organizational leadership, Amy empowers audiences and the clients she coaches to transform their lives and environments through compassion.

🔗 Connect with Amy

Website: https://startwithcompassion.com/

• LinkedIn SWC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/start-with-compassion/
• LinkedIn Amy Q: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-quesenberry
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/start_with_compassion/?next=%2F
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/SW_Compassion
• Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/startwithcompassion
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Start_With_Compassion/

👤 About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda blends the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

🔗 Connect with Linda

• Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

🤝 Resources / Freebies

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
• What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
• Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

🎙 Episode Description

Motherhood doesn't erase ambition — but it often reshapes how women earn, negotiate, and build wealth.

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely is joined by Khiara Cureton, Executive Career & Wealth Coach and founder of AncHER Co., to unpack the money blocks that show up after women become mothers. Together, they explore how guilt, burnout, and identity shifts impact earning power, career progression, and long-term wealth — and why motherhood often exposes not just a glass ceiling, but a wealth ceiling.

Khiara shares why career and money are inseparable, how hesitation quietly keeps women underpaid and overlooked, and what ambitious mothers can do to step into leadership and financial confidence without sacrificing presence or burning out. This conversation is a grounded resource for mothers who refuse to shrink their goals and want to build a life where ambition, money, and motherhood coexist.

👤 About Khiara Cureton

Khiara Cureton is an Executive Career & Wealth Coach and founder of AncHER Co. She helps ambitious mothers step into executive leadership, negotiate bigger salaries, and build financial freedom—without sacrificing their personal lives. Through coaching, speaking, and her upcoming book, she's redefining what success looks like for working mothers.

🔗 Connect with Khiara

• Website: https://www.ancherco.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theancherco
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khiaracureton/

👤 About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda blends the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

🔗 Connect with Linda

• Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

🤝 Resources / Freebies

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
• What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
• Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj

· Get Your Money + Career Action Plan https://www.ancherco.com

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

🎙 Episode Description

Money is one of the most common sources of stress in relationships — not because couples don't care, but because most were never taught how to talk about it.

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Dr. Robin Buckley to explore how couples can approach money conversations with more clarity, structure, and intention. Drawing on her background in cognitive-behavioral coaching and business frameworks, Robin shares why money discussions often become emotionally charged and how couples can reduce conflict by creating shared roles, routines, and expectations around finances.

Together, they discuss how communication styles impact financial confidence, why avoiding money conversations often causes more harm than good, and how couples can build trust and alignment without blame or overwhelm. This episode is a practical resource for couples — especially women — who want to feel confident with money while strengthening their relationship.

💡 We Talk About

• Why money becomes one of the biggest stressors in relationships • How emotional reactions derail financial conversations • Using business-style structure to reduce conflict • Creating intentional money conversations as a couple • How clarity and communication strengthen both finances and connection

👤 About Dr. Robin Buckley

Dr. Robin Buckley helps high-achieving clients thrive in their careers and relationships. She is a cognitive-behavioral coach, author, professional speaker, and TED speaker who works with executives, teams, and high-performance couples. Her best-selling book, Marriage Inc: The Boardroom Blueprint to a Lasting Love, was released in September 2025.

🔗 Connect with Robin

• Website: https://drrobinbuckley.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrobinbuckley/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578967486178
• TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drrobinbuckley
• Threads: https://www.threads.com/@drrobinbuckley
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robin-buckley/
• Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drrobinbuckley.bsky.social
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRobinBuckley
• Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drrobinbuckley/marriage-inc/

👤 About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda blends the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

🔗 Connect with Linda

• Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

🤝 Resources / Freebies

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
• What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
• Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj

· Marriage Inc.: The Boardroom Blueprint for a Lasting Love — 20% discounthttps://app.drrobinbuckley.com/checkout-page-funnel

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

🎙 Episode Description

Traditional financial advice wasn't built for real life — or for women — and this episode explains why.

In this conversation, Linda Grizely is joined by Lisa Chastain, nationally recognized money expert and author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living, to unpack why shame-based financial advice keeps people stuck and how money beliefs are shaped long before we ever touch a budget or an investment account.

Lisa explains how neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and financial imprinting influence the way we think, feel, and act with money, especially for women who were never taught to see themselves as financially powerful. Together, Linda and Lisa explore why budgeting fails so many people, how clarity creates calm, and what it looks like to build a relationship with money rooted in self-trust instead of restriction.

This episode is for anyone who feels capable in life but disconnected or anxious around money — and who is ready to stop following a system that was never designed for them.

💡 We Talk About

• Why the financial industry is broken for women
• How shame-based money advice keeps people stuck
• Neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and financial imprinting
• Why budgeting doesn't work for most people
• The connection between self-trust and financial confidence
• Using simple systems to create clarity and calm

👤 About Lisa Chastain

Lisa Chastain is a nationally recognized money expert and bestselling author featured on CNBC, O — The Oprah Magazine, Fortune, Business Insider, and Forbes. With over 20 years of experience helping women take control of their finances, she is known for her fresh, no-shame approach to money. Her newest book, Stop Budgeting, Start Living, challenges outdated financial advice and offers a practical, empowering path to lasting financial confidence. Today, Lisa brings her expertise in money mindset, leadership, and financial emotional intelligence to help individuals and organizations thrive.

🔗 Connect with Lisa

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisachastain
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvymoneywithlisa/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisachastain
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvymoneywithlisa

👤 About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

🔗 Connect with Linda

• Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

🤝 Resources / Freebies

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
• What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
• Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj

Lisa's Book:

• Stop Budgeting, Start Living: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Budgeting-Start-Living-Transform/dp/B0DJKXX37N

Lisa's Freebie:

• Money Personality Quiz: https://lisachastain.com/quiz/

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers

🎙 Episode Description

Being suddenly single can feel like emotional whiplash — and money is often the first place the stress shows up

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Sara Zuckerman, a Certified Financial Planner® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, to talk about financial planning for women who find themselves suddenly single — whether through divorce, widowhood, a major life transition, or by choice.

Sara shares what she sees most often when women are thrust into financial independence, why organization and clarity matter before big decisions are made, and how understanding cash flow, accounts, and priorities can turn fear into calm. They also discuss the emotional side of becoming financially independent, common mindset blocks women face, and why comparison and shame often keep women stuck longer than the numbers ever do.

This conversation is a grounded, practical resource for women who feel overwhelmed, behind, or unsure where to start — and a reminder that becoming independent is not a setback, but a fresh start.

💡 We Talk About

• Financial planning challenges women face after divorce or widowhood
• Why understanding cash flow is the first critical step
• The emotional side of becoming financially independent
• Common mindset blocks like shame, fear, and comparison
• Why big financial decisions don't need to happen immediately
• How clarity and organization can reduce overwhelm

👤 About Sara Zuckerman

Sara Zuckerman is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA) dedicated to helping women navigate the financial complexities of life transitions, particularly during and after divorce or widowhood. As the Founder and Lead Planner at Reset Financial Planning, Sara offers a unique approach tailored to the needs of women who find themselves suddenly single in mid-life. Her mission is to help her clients align their financial resources with their values, guiding them to confidently plan for the next chapter of their lives.

In addition to her professional credentials, Sara holds an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business and a BS in Business from the University of Colorado. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, engaging in various activities such as cooking, hiking, skiing, and reading.

🔗 Connect with Sara

• Website: https://www.resetfinancialplanning.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resetfinancialplanning
• LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-zuckerman/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneysavvysara
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resetfinancialplanning
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@resetfinancialplanning

👤 About Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

🔗 Connect with Linda

• Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely
• X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

🤝 Resources / Freebies

• What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz
• What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz
• Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity
• Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources
• Sara's Divorce Planning Checklist: https://hubspot.resetfp.com/divorce

Important Disclosures:

Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine.

The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice.

This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products.

Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation.

For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers