*This episode contains profanity and may not be suited for children under age 13 Charly Stoever has worn many hats—undocumented immigrant, stockbroker, money coach, and global adventurer. In this raw and inspiring conversatio...
Financial jargon isn’t just annoying—it’s expensive . Banks bank on the fact that most people don’t really know what terms like APR, APY, and amortization actually mean. That confusion? It could be costing you thousands. This...
Your money story isn’t just about numbers—it’s about emotions. In this powerful episode, financial therapist Wendy Wright unpacks why 80–90% of our financial decisions are emotionally driven —and how your earliest money memor...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and Jess and Brandon are talking about one of the biggest, most ignored triggers of anxiety and depression: money stress. Financial pressure doesn’t just hurt your bank account—it hijacks ...
Think financial advisors just pick stocks? Think again. In this episode, Jess and Brandon unpack what really makes an advisor invaluable—hint: it’s not yelling into phones like Wolf of Wall Street. From planning maternity lea...
Think you need to be debt-free or have a fat savings account before you invest? That myth is keeping you broke. In this episode, Jess and Brandon break down why starting now—even with just $5—is more powerful than waiting for the "perfect" moment. They call out outdated advice that tells you to wai…
Layoffs, inflation, and rising costs are rewriting the rules of emergency savings. In this episode, Jess & Brandon break down why the old "3-month cushion" no longer cuts it—and what you actually need instead. You’ll learn: W...
What do free lunch money, a horse, and a seven-figure landscaping company have in common? Trina Julian. In this episode, Jess and Brandon dive into how Trina built Country Girl Gardens from a $10K side hustle into a seven-fig...
Money that once supported entire families now barely covers daycare costs, leaving many six-figure earners wondering: Is $250,000 the new middle class? Jess and Brandon are tackling this financial reality shift head-on, explo...
In today's volatile economic landscape, having a robust emergency fund isn't just good financial advice—it's a necessity for survival. With inflation soaring, prices climbing, and companies announcing layoffs seemingly every week, your financi…
Building a successful business that can operate without your constant involvement is the dream of many entrepreneurs. Trina Julian, founder of Country Girl Gardens, turned this dream into reality by scaling her landscaping business from a backyard o…
The financial landscape has dramatically shifted over the past few decades, creating a new reality where earning $250,000 annually—once considered wealthy—now feels decidedly middle class in many parts of America. This transformation ref…
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Jessica works in sales enablement and IT strategy. A former classroom teacher, she is also the author of the award winning Your Hair is Magic line of children’s books. “Your Hair is Magic: Bed Head” was featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan on ABC in 2021. She has been featured on WRAL, Spectrum News, Fox 46 and more. Jessica is a dynamic and inspirational speaker, but her favorite job title is "mama."
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Brandon is an award winning licensed financial planner, and owner of Oak City Financial, with over a decade of experience and millions of dollars managed for his clients all over the United States. He began his career at Fidelity, later moving to New York Life, before starting his own firm. Brandon is also an adviser with the startup, WhiteFlag Inc., a mental health app that provides immediate customized peer support. He believes that no two clients are the same, and personalizes all of his financial planning to the goals of the individual. His ideal clients are elder millennials who want to live their best lives... whatever that means for them.