Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss

In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, we dive deep into balancing career and parenthood after experiencing loss. Donna introduces business professional Audrey Faust, a CFO with unique methods that blend financial expertise and personal development.

Audrey shares invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, from the importance of separating personal and business finances to strategies for scaling a business. Alongside discussing key financial strategies, Audrey highlights the role of money mindset and manifesting success, revealing how she integrates these concepts into her coaching.

The episode is packed with practical advice and empowering stories for sole parents, aspiring entrepreneurs, and those navigating major life transitions.

00:00 Introduction to Widow Wisdom and Wealth Podcast 00:39 Meet Audrey Faust: CFO with a Unique Approach 01:15 Balancing Career and Parenthood After Loss 02:37 Financial Tips for New Entrepreneurs 03:41 Understanding Business Finances 06:40 The Importance of Keeping Business and Personal Finances Separate 13:13 Scaling Your Business: A Case Study 19:26 The Power of Money Mindset and Manifestation 28:53 Personal Stories and Practical Tips 32:36 Exciting Announcements and Future Plans

More about our guest Audrey!

Audrey Faust is a CFO, financial strategist, and the creator of Profitable Business Academy, where she helps women entrepreneurs master their financials, pricing, and business strategy to build sustainable, scalable, and profitable companies—without burning out.

Links: Website: www.audreyfaustconsulting.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyfaust/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessfinancialliteracy/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfY8RjyfArU1m14acmR3-Lw

Buy 'She Grows Rich' Book: https://a.co/d/32IXRAl

Join the Profitable Business Academy: https://www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/profitable-business-academy

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Donna Kendrick is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and owner of Sephton Financial located at 8200 Flourtown Ave Suite 1B in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, 19038. If you'd like to contact Sephton Financial you can do so online at SephtonFinanical.com or by calling 215 948 3945 Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Sephton Financial, LLC and Cetera are not affiliated. The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Sephton Financial. They should not be considered specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Neither Sephton Financial nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.

In the last episode you met Jim, my co-host and husband. Now, Jim is sharing his unique experience of navigating the emotions and responsibilities after his ex-wife, who he had a child with, passed away.

There is no "title" for this unique situation in life. A widower… but without the title.

We discusses the complexities Jim faced as an ex-husband and a remarried man losing the mother of his 3 children and the implications for our family. How the three older kids helped their younger step siblings through a path they had walked years prior.

This episode aims to shed light on the varied forms of widowhood and the importance of supporting those dealing with such loss.

This is the NEW Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™ podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, this podcast offers hope and guidance from those who have walked this path before you.

If your financial life feels unclear or uncertain, then listen to the episodes of this show to gain confidence and clarity.

Interested in being a guest?

Submit a request to join us and share your story:

https://widowwisdomwealth.com/be-our-guest/

Get additional financial information:

https://sephtonfinancial.com/

https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/

Check out the video version of the podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@sephtonfinancial

In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, I, Donna, will introduce my co-host and husband, Jim. We'll discuss Jim's experience as a widower, his divorce, and the recent passing of his first wife and we'll also explore our own unique journey, including how we met and how we have balanced careers and family life.

This is the NEW Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™ podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, this podcast offers hope and guidance from those who have walked this path before you.

If your financial life feels unclear or uncertain, then listen to the episodes of this show to gain confidence and clarity.

Interested in being a guest?

Submit a request to join us and share your story:

https://widowwisdomwealth.com/be-our-guest/

Get additional financial information:

https://sephtonfinancial.com/

https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/

Check out the video version of the podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/@sephtonfinancial

Feeling overwhelmed with your finances or just want to get and be organized for you and your loved ones? Here we have 5 simple steps for you to get your financial house in order. These are the steps that helped me get my life in order after the loss of my first husband when I entered widowhood. I feel it's important to share becuse it is truly the foundation the set me on my journey.

If you'd like to join the 6-week email challenge and have each step delivered to your inbox each week to help you get your financial house in order, then sign up here: https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/challenge-financial-house-in-order

This is the NEW Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™ podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, this podcast offers hope and guidance from those who have walked this path before you.

If your financial life feels unclear or uncertain, then listen to the episodes of this show to gain confidence and clarity. Interested in being a guest? Submit a request to join us and share your story: https://widowwisdomwealth.com/be-our-guest/

On this episode, I am my first guest. Me, Donna Kendrick, and how I went from widowhood to business owner to blended family - I'm sharing my story to help others thrive in carrer and parenthood after loss.

This is the NEW Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™ podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, this podcast offers hope and guidance from those who have walked this path before you.

If your financial life feels unclear or uncertain, then listen to the episodes of this show to gain confidence and clarity.

Interested in being a guest? Submit a request to join us and share your story: widowwisdomwealth.com

Welcome to the NEW Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™! The podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss.

What does it mean to rebuild a life that feels whole after loss? Rebuilding after loss is not about forgetting—it's about finding new strength, purpose, and balance for yourself and your family. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, this podcast offers hope and guidance from those who have walked this path before you. If your financial life feels unclear or uncertain, then listen to the episodes of this show to gain confidence and clarity.

Interested in being a guest? Submit a request to join us and share your story: https://widowwisdomwealth.com/be-our-guest/

As the year comes to a close, many of us are making resolutions moving into 2025. So why not focus on our money mindset as well?

Whether you're overwhelmed by debt, stuck in a savings rut, or simply stressed about money, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you think differently and achieve financial comfort. We'll address common negative thoughts about money, and Donna will share ways to reframe those limiting beliefs.

Tune in and let's transform our money mindset in 2025!

Here are the points we discuss in today's show:

0:00 – Intro

2:33 – Donna's tips for changing your mindset

3:47 – "Debt is ruining my life"

4:46 – "I don't earn enough to save or invest"

8:03 – "Taxes are so complicated and eat up my income"

10:28 – "I'm terrible with money because I made bad choices"

14:19 – "Investing is too risky and complicated"

17:08 – "I'm too late to start saving for retirement"

Resources for this episode:

Donna's book, A Guide to Widowhood + other resources

https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/a-guide-for-widowhood

Get additional financial information: https://sephtonfinancial.com/podcasts/

Check out the video version of the podcast: Sephton Financial - YouTube

It's hard to believe the holiday season is here! While you're stuffing stockings for your loved ones, don't forget to stuff your own financial stocking with tips that can bring you closer to a secure retirement. Today, we're unwrapping 10 bite-sized, actionable ideas to help you save smarter, invest better, and plan for the future you deserve.

Here are the points we discuss in today's show:

0:00 – Intro

1:40 – Maxing out your retirement contributions

3:39 – Diversifying your investments

5:42 – Reviewing your Social Security strategy

6:24 – Consolidating old retirement accounts

7:59 – Revisiting your estate plan

9:07 – Boosting your emergency fund

10:30 – Scheduling a financial checkup

11:23 – Considering Roth conversions

13:39 – Automating bill payments and savings contributions

15:08 – Reviewing your insurance coverage gaps or overlap

Resources for this episode:

Donna's book, A Guide to Widowhood + other resources

https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/a-guide-for-widowhood

Get additional financial information: https://sephtonfinancial.com/podcasts/

Check out the video version of the podcast: Sephton Financial - YouTube

Navigating the transition of divorce can be challenging, especially when it occurs right before or during retirement. That's why this week on Wisdom and Wealth, we're going to share 3 immediate steps you'll want to take during this pivotal time: first, understanding your flow of income; second, evaluating your net worth; and third, updating your beneficiary designations.

In moments like divorce, having the right team by your side can make all the difference. Tune in for valuable tips on seeing the big picture, avoiding costly mistakes, and navigating these life-changing decisions with confidence.

Here are the points we discuss in today's show:

0:00 – Intro

2:10 – Figuring out your flow of income

5:31 – Understanding your net worth

8:24 – A beneficiary review

10:50 –Social Security benefits + Final takeaways

Resources for this episode:

Donna's book, A Guide to Widowhood + other resources

https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/a-guide-for-widowhood

Get additional financial information: https://sephtonfinancial.com/podcasts/

Check out the video version of the podcast: Sephton Financial - YouTube

Are you making decisions about your money with a clear mind? Or are you financially 'impaired?' December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, so with that right around the corner, we're exploring the surprising parallels between dangerous driving habits and risky financial choices.

Here are the points we discuss in today's show:

0:00 – Intro

3:16 – Clouded judgment in financial decisions

5:01 – Losing sight of long-term goals

9:50 – The danger of an inconsistent approach

11:49 – The importance of a roadmap

Resources for this episode:

Donna's Books

https://www.donnajeankendrick.com/books

Donna's Website

https://sephtonfinancial.com/

Get additional financial information: https://sephtonfinancial.com/podcasts/

Check out the video version of the podcast: Sephton Financial - YouTube