Lisa Schader is a powerhouse financial educator and owner of Money Fit Moms, known for her bold social media presence where she encourages women to talk about money and own their financial future. In this conversation, she discusses her journey into the world of social media and her mission to empower women to become confident investors. Lisa brings light to the role women can play as the primary wealth builder in the family, and teaches us how to own and impact our financial journey - including how to get on the same page with your husband/wife or partner. She explores the pivotal impact of slowing down lifestyle inflation and investing early on and breaks down the 4% rule for retirement planning. You can find Lisa’s resources and classes at MoneyFitMoms.com. She’s currently offering classes and free resources to jump start your financial vision in 2024!

JL Collins is revered as the 'Godfather of Financial Independence', a distinguished personality and educator in the realm of personal finance. Join us for a very special episode as he unveils his eagerly awaited book: 'Pathfinders: Extraordinary Stories of People Like You on the Quest for Financial Independence - And How to Join Them.'

In this enlightening conversation, we delve into the inspiration and process behind the book, which features more than 100 stories from contributors living all across the world. We discuss some of the personal finance community's most beloved (ahem, beaten down) topics - from the 4% rule to scrutinizing the S&P 500. But what makes this conversation truly exceptional is JL's talent for simplifying complex financial concepts and sharing them so eloquently.

Cheers to each and every one of us on our very own twisty, turny, beautiful….simple path to wealth!

You can find JL’s newest book everywhere you shop, including Amazon.

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In today's episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy and its powerful role in achieving your financial goals. Alarna Carlsson serves as a licensed hypnotherapist based in Sydney, Australia. With over two decades of experience and a unique background as a lawyer and family mediator, Alarna combines her warmth and academic expertise to demystify the art of hypnotherapy. In this enlightening conversation, Alarna shares her personal journey, using hypnotherapy to conquer challenges like quitting smoking and managing stress and anxiety. She'll guide us through the inner workings of this often misunderstood therapy, making it accessible and inviting for all. Whether you're curious about harnessing the power of your mind to supercharge your financial success or simply interested in learning more about the world of hypnotherapy, Alarna Carlsson opens the door to a faster, more effective path to achieving your goals.

Meet the mastermind early-retiree who goes by the pseudonym: ‘A Purple Life’. This powerhouse investor retired at 30-years-old in 2020, leveraging an investment strategy that is simple and actionable for average earners. Today, ‘A Purple Life’ travels around the world living a dreamy nomad life, sharing her FIRE (financial independence retire early) story and teaching others how to do the same. Join us as she delves into the experiences that changed her own life, and how she used FIRE to beat back career burn-out and take the brave steps to gain complete control over her future.

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Find A Purple Life here: https://apurplelife.com/

Want to know what it looks like to pay off $160,000 in debt with 5 kids at home? Kati Hyer graciously shares her family’s story -- how they built their debt and the sacrifice, ingenuity and persistence it took to repay it. Whether you need real tips to get out of debt or just want a big kick to inspire your money goals, Kati is IT. We shed some tears and came out the other side better for it. Her family is now debt free and enjoying the resources to imagine big dreams in their future.

To hear more from Kati, she hosts The Kati Hyer show where she explores Christanity and scripture's connection to money. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kati-hyer-show/id1546559402

Chelsea Brennan is the money mama we all need in life. She shares her journey from hedge fund manager to launching Smart Money Mamas, a venture serving women from all walks. From the death of loved ones and divorce to financial abuse and wealth building aspirations, the stories of the women she serves are riveting. She talks us through how to set up a trust or will, what to do if you need to transition out of alternative investments, and we explore what it can look like to be a stay-at-home parent with financial security. Chelsea tells us that while women normally manage the budget in a family, they are more rarely the ones who handle investing. She gives us the tools and money habits we need to rethink financial independence. Chelsea has contributed to Forbes and regularly featured in publications like INSIDER, the Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Netflix and more.

David Pere launched the Military to Millionaire community and is committed to teaching people how to create a lucrative real estate portfolio. With a million-dollar+ net worth at 32 years old, he talks us through the decisions and philosophies that influenced his growth and led to financial independence. He’s a complete open book in this conversation. And we delve into where this crazy market may be headed!

We are kicking off the relaunch of Pitchcast with guest and entrepreneur Kaley Medina! When her first child was born, Kaley launched a pediatric and adult sleep coaching agency, Live Love Sleep, that has grown to include 10 consultants across the U.S. She left her career in the oil and gas industry in 2020, and has budgeted her way to financial independence since then. She's paid off her mortgage and in three more years, expects to have enough to live on comfortably, allowing her husband to transition to work with their company full time. Kaley walks us through the journey, how her and her husband merged money philosophies, what she'd do differently when starting a business, how much to have on hand when departing the corporate world, and how she's mentally adjusted to the freedom of entrepreneurship. Thank you, Kaley!