Financial Autonomy for Women: The Personal Finance Podcast

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  Healing our Attention Spans, Social Media Cleanses, Exiting the Comparison Trap: 2Q26 Check In with Mary Polanco 08.07.2026 53min

  If you're needing some mid year inspiration--this is the episode to listen to! I talk again with my teammate and friend Mary Polanco about progress on our 2026 goals and giving ourselves grace along the way. Mary shares that she's stayed consistent with wellbeing practices while working on her dissertation, gained clarity and momentum with her schedule, navigated the shift to summer with her kids, and paid off both car loans. I update listeners on engaging more with saving and investing, staying on track to max out my Roth IRA, preparing to take the CDFA exam, and letting a Substack idea wait. But, the best part?--We discuss attention spans, social media boundaries, the helpfulness of boredom (believe it or not, your brain likes it), and systems that create healthy friction, plus insights about self-improvement culture and how luck impacts success.  We also talked about how our listeners might want to do a quarterly check in as well--with us!--as part of a community. If you're interested in that, fill out this form. (takes less than a minute). I also referenced a Barry's Economics video that you can access here: Diary of a CEO Is Making You Less Successful.  *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Solo Aging and Finances: What to Consider, How to Prepare, and Living Your Best Solo Life with Lisa Clements, SE-AWMA, CRC, BCC 25.06.2026 47min

  Are you aging solo?--or think you might be moving toward that path?    Some women actively choose to age solo while others might find themselves solo aging without having chosen it. Either way, in this episode, financial strategist and investment manager Lisa Clements tells us what we need to keep in mind if we're "solo aging" and what it means as more people—especially women—remain unmarried, divorce, or live alone.    Lisa helps us think about the big things we need to consider if we're solo aging (and even if we're not!) covering the need for larger emergency reserves, considering disability and long-term care coverage, earning better investment returns and preparing for later-life housing decisions, technology supports, and essential legal documents like powers of attorney, wills, and trusts.   We also discuss the emotional and cultural conditioning around marriage, how values and life "seasons" change over time, and the freedoms and risks of making career moves solo.   For women in their 40s, Lisa emphasizes boosting income through employer changes, understanding spending patterns, and using Roth IRA accounts to manage future taxes.   To learn about Lisa and all the great work she's doing, visit her website at Clear Springs Wealth. You can also find her on Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn and https://www.facebook.com/clearspringswealth.             Here are Lisa's recommendations and resources for Solo Agers:  Navigating Solo™ Network National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Home NAELA National Association of Estate Planners & Councils - NAEPC Home - Village to Village Network, Inc. Aging Alone Together | DOROT Aging Life Care Association Home *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  New to Investing? Make Sure You Follow These Five Principles 18.06.2026 21min

  If you're new to investing--no matter how young/old you are--it might be hard to get past the overwhelm and the uknowns of the investing world so you can actually just get started on your investing journey.  In this episode, I talk about five principles every beginning investor should keep in mind:  (1) Just start, because more time in the market is the biggest beneficial factor in building long-term growth (2) Remember investing is a two-step process—transfer money into an account and then actually select an investment, or it will sit there as cash not growing; (3) Automate contributions and invetments to maximize consistency;  (4) Don't panic during market ups and downs, since pulling out often leads to missing the recovery and most of us aren't good at timing the market; (5) Understand how taxes and fees erode all that good wealth you're building so you can keep more of it--do a little bit of reserch to understand the difference between brokerage accounts, traditional IRAs, and Roth IRAs, and consider lower-cost investment options like ETFs. And, if you don't "see yourself" as an "investor"--start asking yourself why? There are most likely very valid reasons for that. And also start asking yourself: How would "future me" want to see myself in 5, 10, or 20 years? As someone who still didn't see themselves that way, or as someone who gave it a shot?  *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.    
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  How to Stop Spending So Much Damn Money Part 3: Getting Excited about Possibilities 22.05.2026 19min

  Time to make a PLAN for that extra CASH.  In this episode, I close out my three-part series on curbing overspending. In Part 1 and Part 2, we talked about the neuroscience of spending and also three tools to help you curb your spending. Today, we're focusing on mindset: getting excited about what becomes possible when less money leaves you and you keep more of your income. Here's the good news and the bad news: you must have a plan for the money. If you don't, it has a way of "disappearing." Now you can redirecting that extra cash toward pain points such as kids' activities, upcoming expenses, paying down high-interest debt (especially over 7% APR), and building savings and investments (those are the frictionless systems you want to automate!)  Getting excited about the possibilities for that extra cash is the cheat code to making it happen--it's the glue that makes the goal of curbing overspending stick.  Be sure to share this episode, along with Part 1 and Part 2 with a friend who could use it.  *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  What Does It Really Mean to Be 'Intentional' about Your Money? with Leah Hadley, AFC®, CDFA® 13.05.2026 45min

  "Intentional" -- we throw this word around a lot, especially when it comes to money. I use it all the time on the podcast.    In this episode, we're taking some time to break down that word and understand what it really means to be "intentional" about money.   We're joined by Leah Hadley, founder of Intentional Wealth Partners and Intentional Divorce Solutions, the ideal guest to help us define what it means to be intentional with money.   Leah explains intentionality as aligning decisions with long-term impact and personal values, which can feel energizing and reduce decision fatigue We also talk about intention when it comes to: budgeting, earning, divorcing, and planning for retirement.   Leah reframes budgeting as planning and positioning resources toward exciting goals and reminds us--it's ok to get excited about money. We talk about earning with intention and how work environments and stress can affect our overall financial health. Leah shares the importance of intentionality during divorce: processing emotions, seeking supportive professionals, and designing a new chapter rather than rushing decisions. We also talk about investing and planning for retirement early, as well as how to be intentional in our giving (as women, we are givers!) and how to set boundaries on giving money to adult children.    For more information about Leah and her work, you can find her on Instagram LinkedIn and YouTube.    *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  How to Stop Spending So Much Damn Money Part 2: Tools to Create Friction and Curb Spending 17.04.2026 19min

  Would you drive a car with no brakes?  Of course not.  Brakes helps us stay safe and get to our destination.  In Part 2 of my series "How to Stop Spending So Much Damn Money" I give you three practical tools you can start using today to create intentional "friction" in today's "frictionless" spending systems.  The three tools include turning off autopay, the "24 Hour Rule" and the "Envelope Method"--give the full episode a listen (it's only 20 mins)--to understand the rationale. It's all about stepping back into the driver's seat. Granted some of these can be controversial, but they also work.   Adding good friction to our spending helps us slow down, reevaluate and make decisions we actually like and feel in control of.  Share this episode with someone in your life who needs it! ***   Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Big Wins Come from Achievable Goals: 1st Quarter 2026 Check in with Mary Polanco 08.04.2026 54min

  How do we get to those BIG WINS we're hoping for? With achievable goals--intention and action on the way to what we want.    It's kind of unsexy, isn't it? Just make the goals achievable? Take action, rinse and repeat. Yep, that's pretty much the recipe. Sounds simple, but it's not exactly easy. It's better when you talk to a friend about it!   Join me and my friend, entrepreneur, and leadership and wellness expert Mary Polanco while we reflect on intentions set in January 2026 for what we want for this year, all while prioritizing joy, creativity, ease and avoiding all-or-nothing thinking.    In this episode, Mary shares how the mantra "find the cash flow" led to a 400% increase in YouTube ad revenue through intentional, realistic scheduling, plus several thousand in annual savings on expenses by examining her finances more closely and taking action.   Maureen has paid off $25,000 in credit card debt using 0% interest strategies, and she also took steps to maximize passive income by turning on podcast ads to pay herself for production time. She also started pursuing the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation.   Looking ahead to Q2, Mary aims to maintain balance in the final leg of her doctorate program and will also be training for a half marathon. And, Maureen will focus on increasing saving and investing, exploring Substack, and maximizing passive income streams.    If you're needing a boost of humor, honesty and passion to get you sticking to your goals this year--give this episode a listen and share with a friend! ***   Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  How to Stop Spending So Much Damn Money Part I: The Neuroscience of Spending 07.03.2026 19min

  Need to stop spending so much damn money?   I got you.   A lot of us are feeling that way, especially given the current economic situation.   This episode is Part I in a multi-part series focused on "How to Stop Spending So Much Damn Money." In this episode, we're talking about the neuroscience of spending.   I talk about how the brain's reward center (nucleus accumbens) releases dopamine in anticipation of purchases, how the pain center (insula) can register discomfort around high prices, and how the prefrontal cortex supports planning and impulse control.   Consumer systems and frictionless technology are designed to trigger reward and bypass "pain," reducing our ability to slow down the cycle of spending--have you ever had that: "I feel like I'm on autopilot" feeling? Where you're spending money and you don't even realize it? That's the frictionless system at work.   In this episode, we'll build awareness rather than immediate behavior change: instead of making any changes, we're just going to be aware--taking a pause during ads, social media, or online shopping to notice what our brains are doing and how we're feeling when we want to spend money, when we feel that itch or internal tug to buy. That awareness will help us change behavior.    ***   Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  2026 Vision: Intentional Action, Autonomy and Ease with Mary Polanco 16.01.2026 54min

  A new year is here, friends! And to kick off 2026, I'm joined--again--by my good friend Mary Polanco (Founder of Mary Polanco Designs and Live and Lead Well) to talk about our New Year Visions (having already kicked resolutions to the curb in 2025) and what we're excited to create in 2026.   If you're over resolutions and the toxic positivity that comes in self development--give this a listen!   Mary and I kicked off 2025 with our New Years Episode and committed to meeting quarterly throughout the year to keep each other going...now, we're doing it again! And, we're both so excited.   In this episode, we look back at our 2025 visions, reflecting on achievements, challenges, and the benefits of setting intentions over resolutions. We talk about the victories that showed up for us, what kept us going along the way, and how big of an impact having regular check ins made for  each of us.    We also talk about what we're needing in 2026 and how we'll honor that as we bring our visions to 2026 to life.   Please share this episode with a friend who is looking for a balanced and creative way to start the new year and keep listening throughout the year as Mary and I check in quarterly.  *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Gratitude Is Our Superpower: Utilizing the Benefits of Gratitude Practice to Level Up Your Finances and Your Wellbeing 02.01.2026 40min

  Imagine your life with:  Reduced depression/depressive symptoms Less anxiety, less negative thought patterns Improved heart health Less stress Better sleep Would you take it? I know I would. These are the evidence-based benefits of gratitude practice.  But...what do all these have to do with money? Remember, a healthier physiology, less stress, and more rest help us regulate our nervous systems, which helps us naturally spend less, appreciate what we have more, etc. So, will developing a consistent gratitude practice change what's in your bank account? No, not directly. But a consistent gratitude practice changes how you see yourself, the world, and your resources--all powerful catalysts for reaching financial goals.  In this episode, I also share practical examples of how to cultivate gratitude in your life (including my personal practice) and set you up to do a 30-day gratitude experiment to see how it works in your life. If you'd like to run the 30-day gratitude experiment, rate the statements below on a scale of 1 to 10--1 being "Not true at all" and 10 being "Totally true"--at the start of your experiment on Day 1 at the end of the 30th day.  I have more positive thoughts than negative thoughts. I am content and satisfied with what I have in life. I feel more instances of calm in my life than I do stress and anxiety I get good sleep and I feel rested While there are challenges in life, I feel grateful for the life I live Part Public Service Announcement, and part "love letter" to gratitude practice itself, give this episode a lesson to develop or enhance a an accessible and power practice to boost and sustain your wellbeing. *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  From Scratch to Millions: Navigating the First Gen Wealth Building Experience with Gloria Garcia Cisneros, CFP® 25.11.2025 40min

  For First Gen wealth builders, the wealth building game is different. On this episode, I talk with Gloria Garcia Cisneros, CFP®, award winning Certified Financial Planner® and Wealth Manager at Lourd Murray about her experience as a first gen financial planner and wealth builder herself.  Gloria and I dig into the emotional and psychological aspects of money management, the importance of trust and representation in the financial industry, and practical advice for listeners at various stages of their wealth-building journey. We talk how to normalize and navigate complex financial systems and the importance of giving yourself grace and recognition as First Gen wealth builder.  02:56 Understanding the First Gen Wealth Building Experience 04:46 Navigating Financial Systems as an Immigrant 07:37 Building Trust in Financial Advising 14:19 The Unique Challenges of First Gen Wealth Builders 21:25 Understanding Financial Advice for Diverse Backgrounds 24:48 The Importance of Asking the Right Questions 27:16 Advice for First Generation Wealth Builders 33:24 The Journey and Responsibility of Representation *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Why Gender Matters when Choosing a Financial Advisor with Lex Michelson, MBA 09.11.2025 36min

  Does gender really matter when you choose a financial advisor?    My take: It does.    And...the magic of Financial Autonomy means that you get to decide what matters for you when you choose a financial professional.   In this episode, I talk with Lex Michelson, MBA, founder of Lunea Wealth Management, about why gender matters for women when they're choosing a financial advisor.    We talk about: The unique financial challenges women face including the gender pay gap and the importance of having an advisor who understands these challenges. The "trad wife" trend and how romanticizing decades old gender norms can be harmful How women's financial freedoms and privileges (e.g., getting a mortage, taking out a credit card without a man's signature) are recent freedoms that we've been granted and must be protected The connection between bodily autonomy and financial autonomy To find out more about Lex and the work she's doing to support women's financial independence and success, check out Lunea Wealth Management.    *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more. Disclosure for Lunea Wealth Management: The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered investment, tax, or legal advice. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions. In the Couch Investments, LLC dba Lunea Wealth Management ("Lunea Wealth") is a fee-only Registered Investment Adviser located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
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  How Do You Want to Feel in Three Months when You Hit Your Goal?--Feel that Way Today: 3Q Quarterly Check in with Mary Polanco 16.10.2025 1h 6min

  Leaning into how you want to feel when you achieve your goals is the key to cultivating joy, knowing your worth, and enjoying the surprises along the way. In this episode, I sit down with Mary Polanco, wellness and leadership expert and crafting entrepreneur to talk about our 2025 Vision and goals. At the beginning of the year, Mary and I committed to meeting quarterly to check in on our progress, and these quarterly check ins have sustained our commitments to our vision, personal learning and willingness to go after new, unexpected projects and opportunities. Mary and I have an honest, authentic conversation about the real ups and downs for going after your vision. We both recall our original visions and update each other on victories and challenges along the way. We talk about what we have done to maintain momentum, especially when the going gets tough. I call these quarterly check ins a "vitamin boost for your soul." -- give it a listen for some instant inspo and share it with a woman in your life who needs it.  You can find out more about Mary and her crafting business at https://www.marypolancodesigns.com/ *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  How to Stay Out of the Financial "Emergency Room" 04.10.2025 21min

  Let's move from surviving to THRIVING and staying out of the Financial "Emergency Room."   In this episode, I talk about the parallel between physical and financial health, and why we need to take proactive steps to maintain financial wellbeing. Preventative care applies to finances too!   Preventative care (= the steps we need to take to stay out of the Financial "Emergency Room") includes understanding and managing assets and liabilities, when to seek help/an intervention from a professional and strategies for building financial resilience.   I also talk about the impact of life events on finances--every life milestone is a financial shift: marriages, births, deaths, divorces, graduations, etc.    01:15 Understanding Financial Emergencies 05:07 Maintaining Financial Health 10:26 Seeking Professional Financial Help 16:31 Building Financial Resilience 18:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   If you're needing a peptalk (you know I love to give 'em!) or a mindset boost, give this a listen and  share it with a woman in your life who needs it. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform--that helps me get the show out to more women who could benefit from it.    *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Passive Income: What It Is, How to Get Started, and a Personal Example 11.09.2025 17min

  Women face financial headwinds whether we like it or not: the persistent gender wage gap and a longer life expectancy than men mean we don't make enough cash flow to build all the wealth we're going to need to support ourselves to the end of our lives.    One strategy to consider...PASSIVE INCOME (my new passion!). This episode helps you unlock some passive income strategies to build your financial wellness.    In this podcast I defined passive income, provide actionable examples, and I shares my personal experience with building passive income--one example being my newly launched Etsy shop: BestFinancialLife for affordable digital products to help you live your best financial life.   This episode is designed to inspire and educate listeners on how to incorporate passive income streams into their financial wellness strategy. I reinforce the importance of passive income for financial autonomy, particularly for women facing economic disparities.   I also offer practical steps for getting started and encourage listeners to adopt a mindset that recognizes and takes advantage of the many passive income opportunities out there.    00:55 Definition of Passive Income 02:13 Examples of Passive Income Streams 03:13 Monetizing Your Assets 07:21 Getting Started with Passive Income 11:21 Personal Example: My Etsy Shop 15:42 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Give it a listen and share it with a woman in your life who needs it. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on your favorite platform--that helps me get the show out to more women who could benefit from it.    ***   Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Money Shame: How to Move Past It and Live Your Best Financial Life with LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, AFC® 12.07.2025 50min

  MONEY SHAME (yikes!)...it's a charged topic, and it's much more common than you probably think.  It's that regret, that embarrassment, that "ick" you get around your past financial decisions that -- truth be told -- inevitably get in the way of your current and future financial decisions.  We have all experienced it, and it's time to normalize it and move past it.  On this episode, I have the great pleasure of talking with LaQueshia Clemons, LCSW, AFC®. LaQueshia is a therapist and a financial counselor with deep knowledge of money trauma and healing.  In this episode, we talk about:  What money shame is, how it feels, and how it holds us back  How money shame is much more common than you think: Even financial professionals, those people who are supposed to be "good with money" need help working with their money shame in their personal finances  The steps to take to recognize and move past money shame in your own life Our personal stories of money shame and how self knowledge and a plan of action helped us move through it  The power of feeling the shame and "doing it anyway"--doing that thing, making that decision, moving through that feeling so it no longer holds you back You can find more about LaQueshia and her work and access free resources at her private practice website: Freedom Life Therapy.  *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Inspo, Joy and All the Feels to Recharge Your 2025 Goals--Mid-Year 2025 Vision Check In with Mary Polanco 09.07.2025 1h 3min

  Working on your 2025 goals and can't believe we're already halfway through the year?  Same! Mary Polanco--leadership and wellness expert, thought leader, author, entrepreneur and US Air Force veteran--joins me on the show for our mid-year 2025 Vision Check In episode.  Mary and I originally talked over New Years about ditching resolutions and the how and why of engaging a "VISION" for 2025 instead.  And, we committed to meeitng quarterly to talk about our progress.  Even if you haven't set formal goals for the year, even if you haven't listened to the prior episodes with Mary, this episode is one you MUST listen to!  Consider it a "vitamin boost" for your soul! We talk about:  What's been nourishing us along the way and sustaining us through the first 6 months of 2025--the practices, the commitments we've made, etc.  The many interesting SUPRISES that have popped up along the way in our 2025 VISION journeys--Mary's got new programs coming! and I've got an Etsy store! How and why our quarterly check in help us energize and enlighten us to all the great things that have been happening along the way How leaning into the energy of having the goal already achieved and allowing ourselves that experience is a game changer for pursuing any goal/dream you have You can find out more about Mary and her crafting business at https://www.marypolancodesigns.com/ Mary just released a couple of new programs: 1) "Creative Calm" which you can access here and 2) "Passion to Paycheck" for anyone curious/wanting to make their hobby a source of income, coming up soon in both July and August. Mary creates safe, supportive spaces for her creative community members. Be sure to join one and let me know how it goes! *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired: Why I Started My Own Registered Investment Advisory Firm 28.06.2025 9min

  This 10 min episode tells you everything that you need to know about the investment advisory firm I launched this year: New Paradigm Wealth Advisory, LLC.  Why start my own firm?  Because I was sick and tired of being sick and tired of women clients coming to me and telling me that they felt judged, shamed, and overlooked when they met with male financial advisors.  Plain and simple: my firm is a no-judgement, no-shame space where you can ask all the questions you've been too afraid to ask, get the education and advice you need to pursue and reach your goals, and dream big and bold about your financial future.  I want clients to walk out of their meetings with me feeling seen, heard, and energized about the possibilities in front of them.  I offer FREE, 20-min Zoom conultations to anyone interested in working with me. To book a call, fill out this quick form.  **** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  Your Brain Is the Original Algorithm: Using Neuroscience to Turn Goals into Reality, with Tanya Tarr, MS, NBC-HWC 25.04.2025 57min

  Begin harnessing the power of your brain's natural capcities to make your goals a reality.  In this episode, I talk with Tanya Tarr, MS, NBC-HWC, behavioral scientist and executive health coach. She's studied human behavior for over 20 years and her insights will help you understand the "cheat codes" to help your brain help you achieve your goals.  In this episode we talk about:  How our brain is the "original algorithm"--whatever we feed it (negativity, self criticism, positivity, self confidence), we get more of  Why some positive affirmations don't work--we need to affirm ourselves based on things we have already accomplished rather than what we haven't How to access the "cheat codes" for the brain--which will help you increase the chances that you'll get to your goals  The evidence and science behind how high performing individuals--olympians, entertainers, etc--stay at that high performing level for the long term  The value of a "reset" for your body and mind  How consistent, incremental progress helps you get to your goal  Practical examples of what these actions look like in real life and related to personal finances What "manifestation" and "the law of attraction" misses and how to use research based insights to help what you want in life to materialize If you're interested in getting to your financial goals in an authentic way--and like a little humor too--this episode is for you! To learn more about Tanya and her work, you can find her on IG @tanyatarr and at her website: Cultivated Insights.  Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.
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  2025 Vision Quarterly Check-In with Mary Polanco 06.04.2025 52min

  How's your 2025 VISION going?  Whether or not you listened to my New Years 2024/25 episode with leadership and wellness expert and author Mary Polanco or not, this episode is full of strategies to help you continue pursuing your goals in 2025. After Mary and I talked at the end of 2024, we committed to talking again quarterly to check in our visions.  In this episode, Mary and I recap our original 2025 visions and how they're going. More important, we discuss:  Why vision/goal check-ins are necessary to keep us going How feeling joy about being the the process of pursuing a goal is the true reward  Why everyone needs a safe person/community to check-in with  How we're giving ourselves grace in the process rather than beating ourselves up What it's been like to let go of all or nothing thinking and embrace the emotional aspects of achieving our goals  Get ready for another authentic conversation that will inspire you to continue building your best life this year. For more information about Mary's work, visit liveandleadwell.org. *** Note: Information in this podcast 1) is informational/educational in nature; 2) does not constitute financial or personal advice of any kind; 3) is never a substitute for clinical care from a health professional. Listeners should consult with a qualified professional regarding their individual circumstances before making any financial decisions.  Check out my FREE Mini Course:  "Know Where the Money Is Going" to help you get back into the driver's seat with your monthly spending.  Find more ways to work with me, download free resources, and join my e-mail list at maureen-paley.com. Financial Autonomy for Women 30-Day Workbook now available on Amazon. ***20% off the E-book when you buy directly from me. Daily Money Affirmations for Women Entrepreneurs now available on Amazon. Follow me on IG @maureenpaleycoach. Visit my Etsy shop for budget-friendly resume and cover letter templates, budget trackers and more.