The Wealth Edit Podcast

On this week’s episode, we talk with Jennifer Hunt, the owner of Dixie Designs. Jennifer gives insightful advice and a look into what it is like to start a business that is completely different from her prior career path. She decided to tap into her creative side and take a step away from accounting in order to establish her company based on high quality and impressionable cards. Combining her business background and her passion for creativity, Jennifer used her determination and drive to build her enterprise. She harps on the importance of teamwork, having an open mindset, the role of Instagram, and how these concepts work together to create success. Tune in and learn more about Jennifer’s work and how starting a business based on your passion is possible!

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On this episode, we talk with the Pivot Fund winner, Jessica Findley, founder of Neowaste, a waste management company that converts waste into energy. The core concept of Neowaste is “a new way to view waste”. In order to convert the waste into something that is useful and different than traditional recycling, the company did extensive research and explored new chemical recycling technologies. Chemical recycling is the reverse process of making plastic where plastic is condensed into liquid form for energy. Once waste is converted into fuel, the company then sells it to the end user.

How Neowaste differs from competitors:

-  While most competitors are focused on municipal waste streams, Neowaste reduces costs by going to the waste themselves rather than having the waste come to them

-  Creates technology and infrastructure that will be available to businesses or homes to use onsite

Their ultimate goal is to replace trash cans and turn waste into diesel fuel. They are using the Pivot Fund to get a shredder which will allow them to generate revenue and stay engaged with their partners, ultimately pivoting from their back end to front end customers. Make sure you stay until the end to hear about what tips she has for creating a bank relationship and allocating funding for your business!

Explore the wonderful work by Jessica Findley and Neowaste!

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On this episode, we talk with Helen Owen, "Budgeting Extraordinaire," who is back on the Podcast to walk through the "Spending Plan: Adulting 101" which is a great template to use for budgeting as you work toward creating good financial habits. Helen explains that the best thing about behaviors and habits is that they can be changed. Helen details through her template and gives advice for newly financially independents to be successful. As always, Helen advises to spend only 9 of the 10 you have. Later in the episode, Helen leaves several nuggets of wisdom about saving for your needs and wants and planning accordingly. So much stress can be relieved if you can predict big ticket budget items and go live your life from there. Join us in another great episode chatting with Helen Owen. Time with her is always beneficial.

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On this episode, we are joined with Lydia Pursell, of Lydia Pursell Designs, to talk about what she has done over the pandemic to turn old items in her house into new creative pieces. She started off writing in graduate school and learned so much about style and art which began her love for design. This led to a major pivot early in her life. Lydia talks with us about how her “tribe” has been so influential for her and how much having a close group to support you is crucial.

During quarantine, she used her spare time to redecorate her house and give it new purpose. She laid everything out and started to put complementary things together to save money while creating a whole new space. Lydia is now looking into the jewelry business and how to use jewelry to tell a story and bring joy to others.

Make sure to check out her work @lydia_pursell_designs.com!

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On this episode, we talk with Helen Owen, "Budgeting Extraordinaire," and discuss steps on how to get "unstuck" in your personal finances. She discusses practical ways to get on a budget and stay on a budget. Helen reminds us that being “stuck” involves fear or apprehension of something. Only you can unstick yourself and live in your own brave reality. Helen recommended you reassess what categories of your life are needs and what are wants. To Helen “living clean” is so much better of a way to “living dirty.” Her biggest tip is to write down everything you spend for a week, be honest, and reflect on what is really important to you. We loved having Helen again on The Wealth Edit.

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Join us today as Ragan Cain talks about her new website Frances Flair that is “her post 40 alter ego” and helps others live presently with a little bit of flair. Ragan loves design and color and displays her tastes and personality in the Frances Flair. She has been a hard worker from a young age but loves to travel as much as she can. She is not afraid to travel and explore the world on her own. She tells us about her favorite trip to South Africa which sparked her love for exploring. On the trip, she did a safari, toured the city, and participated in a wine tour.

Ragan gives some practical advice about budgeting and travel planning. She plans for three trips a year in her budget, so she can be comfortable with what she needs to save and what she can spend. A piece of advice she lives by is “live the life you have, not the life you thought you would have,” making it so she lives her life with no regrets and to the fullest.

Make sure to check Ragan out on Instagram @thefrancesflair!

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Join us today while we interview Fran Keenan of Fran Keenan Design. She discusses the importance of treating yourself and creating a space that encourages creativity and love. Fran has a love for figuring out what people are interested in, learning about their personality type, and listening to their desires. With a background in textile design and color theory from college, she has an amazing sense of design balance and how everything flows together. Focusing on financing and the value added from redesigning different projects, Fran explains that after the 2008 crisis, people were not as interested in selling their house, but more interested in investing into their current house.

Fran lays out how she determines the financing of her designs:

-  She has budgets for each project, broken down by room

-  Each aspect of the design is itemized to be able to play with the pricing and logistics of what works best for the family

-  The work doesn’t start until the proposal is approved

With working from home becoming the new normal, Fran emphasizes the importance of creating a sanctuary for your work, whether it be certain lighting, a candle, plants, or trinkets, to send a message of work and order. To see her daily tips and ideas on how to spruce up an area, check out her Instagram, @frankeenandesign!

If Fran had to give her top investment pieces, she would pick any antique item because they don’t age! Stay tuned till the end to hear her best financial investment tips!

Don’t forget to follow her Instagram and visit Fran Keenan Design to start your design journey!

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On this episode, we hear from one of our co-founders Emily Lassiter. Emily shares her story as an early widow. She talks about her career pivot from being an attorney to becoming a financial planner and shares practical advice about being the CFO of a single income family and negotiating a salary. Through this experience, she saw a need for women to learn about wealth management which led her to co found the Wealth Edit with Lauren Pearson.

Stay tuned until the end to hear some tips for women in similar situations and how to prepare for uncertainty.

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On today’s episode, we talk to Dr. Bertha Hidalgo. Bertha is a genetic epidemiologist through UAB. Her job entails tracking how disease spread through human population. Outside of this, she runs Chic in Academia, a fashion blog. Always on the go during school, she would find herself telling her classmates the great deals she got. She started a blog for where to get good deals on clothes for women who don’t have time to find them. Bertha also speaks on where to get reliable information regarding COVID. Part of her task during COVID has been to synthesis the information and write it in a blog that is accessible and reliable.

Stay tuned till the end to hear Bertha’s top financial tip!

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In this episode, we get insight from Mary Drennen on her journey in founding Nourish, a health food delivery subscription that focuses on farm to table freshness. Business concepts can come from all over, and for Mary, Nourish formed based off of an idea she got from working at a gym. Her advice to new business owners: Expect the unexpected.

How Nourish maintains freshness in their supply chain:

-  Everything starts in a raw state from local resources

-  Refrigeration check points and inspections to meet quality standards

-  Abide by the Critical Control Plan that ensures safety each step of the way from raw product to the finished good.

With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we see food safety and general hygiene in a new light which makes the process of shopping, cleaning, and preparing food daunting. As Nourish follows strict precautions, they can ease the need to expose yourself to germs, all while providing healthy and delicious meals that arrive at your doorstep ready to be consumed!

How to enjoy Nourish:

-  They offer four different plans that range in differing opportunities based on your needs

-  Each week, explore 10 to 12 different entrées with varying profiles and proteins that will satisfy a complete balance of protein, carbs, and fats

-  You can order the meals all around the country with easy delivery two times a week!

Be sure to try some of Mary’s favorite meals: the spicy beef noodle bowl and a spring chicken pot pie! Stay tuned until the end to hear about the future of Nourish!

To start ordering delicious food, visit Mary at Nourish!

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