In this episode of Brooks Babbles, Brooke Kuhn interviews Michael Stanford, a financial advisor from Upstream Financial. Michael shares his journey from aspiring military service to discovering his passion for finance and entrepreneurship. He discusses the influence of his family, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and his faith journey that led him back to the Lord. Michael emphasizes the importance of community, masculinity, and the psychological aspects of money management, while also addressing common misconceptions about financial advising. He concludes with insights on the role of money in fulfilling one's purpose and the importance of integrating faith into professional life.