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No more blindly following what you’re are supposed to do. It’s time to get clear, find happiness, and ditch the idea of settling. So how do you do that? Our guest Tess Brigham (MFT, BCC) has a few words of wisdom to help you get there.May is mental health month and as someone who struggles with mental health, I thought we should have some conversations about it this month. In this episode, we’re talking about happiness. It feels sometimes like we’re always supposed to be happy, but you and I both know that’s not actually reality. On the other side of the coin, there’s a lot of people that believe you can never be happy. And that’s not true either. Somewhere in the middle is a place where happiness exists. The best part of happiness is that it can look different to you than it does to me. We get to define it and shape it. Meet Tess. Tess is a  ‘Millennial Therapist’, an expert psychotherapist, certified life coach, and public speaker. She specializes in helping millennials discover their unique life path in order to go out into the world and make an impact. In this episode, she is sharing how to get super clear on what happiness looks like for YOU and some action steps to take to make it a reality.LinksTess Brigham Therapy and Coaching https://tessbrighamcoaching.comTess on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tess_brighamEpisode SponsorsTry Warby Parker’s free Home Try-On program: Order 5 pairs of glasses to try at home for free for 5 days – there’s no obligation to buy! Ships free and includes a pre-paid return shipping label at warbyparker.com/mymoney.Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.Find out how Upstart can help you lower your monthly payments and pay off your today when you go to upstart.com/mymoney.FOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released – bit.ly/millennial-money.  Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter http://bit.ly/mmptalkmoney. ASK SHANNAHHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com/contact-me/ GET SOCIALShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Student loan debt is real and politicians are fighting about it with no clear answers. Meanwhile, what you really want to know is can you actually pay off your student loans and build your wealth at the same time? There is a lot of talk about student loan debt reduction, but unless you have a crystal ball, no one knows whether that will happen or not.Robert Farrington, who is America’s Student Loan Debt Expert and the mastermind behind The College Investor, is dishing his tips to pay off your debt while balancing the need to grow your wealth in this special reboot episode.What You'll Learn In what ways does debt hold you back from growing your wealth How to balance the emotions of debt and lean into the process of paying them off What has caused the student loan debt issue and Robert's thoughts on the future of college Practical steps you can take to build wealth while you are paying off your debt Robert's student loan debt journey and how he achieved success LinksThe College Investor https://thecollegeinvestor.comStudent Loan Forgiveness: 80+ Programs to Forgive Your Loans https://thecollegeinvestor.com/578/ways-to-get-student-loan-forgivenessStudent Loan Forbearance https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/lower-payments/get-temporary-relief/forbearanceFOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released – bit.ly/millennial-money.  Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter http://bit.ly/mmptalkmoney. ASK SHANNAHHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com/contact-me/ GET SOCIALShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we have money, we have stress and anxiety. When we don’t have money, we have stress and anxiety. When we have enough money but would like more, we still have stress and anxiety. In fact, a recent study by Capital One found that money is at least somewhat stressful in 82% of Gen Z’ers and 81% of Millennials. Welcome to the episode where you’re going to learn how to stress-less about money.Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. She is the author of WARRIOR: How to Support Those Who Protect Us and the co-author of BEYOND THE MILITARY: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration. Shauna will be sharing how to deal with all the stress, ways to form healthy habits, why a large percentage of women have bag lady fears, and so much more.LinksDoc Shauna Springer website: https://www.docshaunaspringer.comDoc Springer press release for her book "WARRIOR" https://www.prweb.com/releases/renowned_psychologist_releases_new_edition_of_her_acclaimed_book_warrior_for_mental_health_awareness_month/prweb17927893.htm Shauna Springer's book "WARRIOR" https://www.amazon.com/WARRIOR-How-Support-Those-Protect/dp/1736824406LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/docshaunaspringerTwitter: https://twitter.com/Doc_SpringerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/docshaunaspringerCapital One study https://www.cnbc.com/select/gen-z-credit-habits/ Episode SponsorsMake it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.Find out how Upstart can help you lower your monthly payments and pay off your today when you go to upstart.com/mymoney.FOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released – bit.ly/millennial-money.  Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter http://bit.ly/mmptalkmoney. ASK SHANNAHHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com/contact-me/ GET SOCIALShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine a life where every money decision you make is very intentional. Everything you buy has a purpose and a reason. You invest with purpose, you save with purpose. If this feels a million miles away, this episode is for you. Guest Mallory Rowan will indoctrinate you in what it means to embrace money minimalism and bring intention into every money decision you make.Mallory is a no-fluff, anti-hustle business coach who has grown a multi-six-figure business, one that almost killed her. It was then when she realized that money minimalism was going to be the way she could get her life and money back on track. In this episode, Mallory’s sharing how to create a money minimalism system that actually works for YOU. One that will help you love saving your money and make it work flawlessly.EPISODE LINKSMallory's website https://www.malloryrowan.com/Mallory's Instagram http://instagram.com/malloryrowanMallory on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/malloryrowanEPISODE SPONSORSMake it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.Find out how Upstart can help you lower your monthly payments and pay off your today when you go to upstart.com/mymoney.FOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released – bit.ly/millennial-money.  Sign up for my weekly Let’s Talk Money email newsletter http://bit.ly/mmptalkmoney. ASK SHANNAHHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it here https://www.mmoneypodcast.com/contact-me/GET SOCIALShannah on Twitter https://twitter.com/shannahgameShannah on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shannahgame/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are the choices you’re making with your money bringing you closer to the future you want or further away? We’ll uncover how to think like a breadwinner and transform your money in this episode with author, journalist, and financial expert, Jennifer Barrett.Jennifer Barrett is the Chief Education Officer at Acorns, a saving and investing app with more than 9 million users. She’s also the author of the upcoming book “Think Like a Breadwinner,” a wealth-building manifesto for women. A contributor to Forbes, she’s also written about money for publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Newsweek. Jennifer’s co-authored two other personal finance books and is often featured as a money expert in the media. She also advises three female-led startups and provides leadership coaching to female founders. A proud breadwinner herself, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.What You'll Learn What does it mean to be a breadwinner How to develop a breadwinner mindset - and why it matters How to create a healthy relationship with your partner if you're a breadwinner Money steps to think like a breadwinner Jennifer's breadwinner story Links Think Like a Breadwinner book Jennifer's website Acorns Jennifer on Instagram Related Episodes Ditch Your Money Mindset Blocks & Create a Profitable Online Business The Must-Know Secrets to Save Money Shopping in 2021 What Is Money To You & What Do You Want It To Be Episode SponsorsMake it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.Find out how Upstart can help you lower your monthly payments and pay off your today when you go to upstart.com/mymoney. Give your mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/mymoney. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!FOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to follow in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s easy in day-to-day life to focus on the things you can’t control – the stock market, the weather, how someone treats you. However, there’s actually a lot you can control – your focus, your thinking, your mood, your actions, patience, empathy, and on and on. In this powerful episode, I chat with Arjan Erkel, a motivational speaker from the Netherlands, about his new book Held Hostage, his story of being kidnapped for almost 2 years, and the lessons he learned along the way about money and life.What You'll Learn Ways to unlock your potential The power of your mindset in all areas of your life Arjan's amazing story detailed in his book, Held Hostage Ways to take ownership over your life Why happiness is about way more than money How to bring goals to life and achieve them Links Held Hostage Arjan's website Arjan's story Episode SponsorGive your mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/mymoney. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!FOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to follow in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money is not always your biggest problem. Staying stuck in a dream state quite possibly is. As Financial Planner, Nicole Mayer says, most people stay stuck in a dream state and never really achieve their money goals. In this episode, we talk about why money isn’t your biggest problem, why bigger doesn’t always mean better, how to pivot when the shit hits the fan in life, and how to sustain staying on track with your goals in life.What You'll Learn Uncover why money isn't your biggest problem How to escape the dream cycle when it comes to your money goals Why more money isn't always the answer How to align your money with your future goals How to pivot your money and goals when sh*t comes up Links Nicole's website Nicole in Instagram 2nd Opinion Partners Meet NicoleNicole Mayer (AIF®, BFA TM, CDFATM, RFC®) is a Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Founder of 2nd Opinion Partners.If you met Nicole today you would never believe that at one point her life was completely falling apart. Taking out student loans to support her family, a dysfunctional marriage, and being pregnant while discovering she had a life-threatening tumor. It was only when death was staring her in the fact that she finally decided she needed a major change and started to plan out her best life possible. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, she went on a journey that led her to discover a failproof formula to a lasting transformation.Today she is a partner in a company managing over $300 Million helping thousands of people go from struggle to success and is the bestselling author of ‘Navigating Life’s Transitions’ - Connecting Your Means to your Meaning’.Nicole is living the life she could only once dream of. Most people stay in the dream state and Nicole’s mission is to help them transform their dream into a reality. Because if you fail to plan you plan to fail.Episode SponsorsGive your mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/mymoney. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!FOLLOW & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to follow in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is your money voice telling you? Too often our money voice whispers that we’ll never get out of debt, or we’ll never be financially secure, or other untruths. Listen, friend, There is a secret power in your money voice and it might just be a key to helping you get good with your money.If you’re an avid listener to other money podcasts, you’ve probably heard Tiffany Aliche on a show or two. She is a gifted money educator and is virtually everywhere. Tiffany, aka the Budgetnista, is the host of the Brown Ambition podcast, creator of the Live Richer Challenge, and is the author of the new NYT best-selling book Get Good with Money. In this episode, Tiffany helps you break down what your money voice is and the role it plays in your financial success. So grab a beverage and get ready to dig deep into your finances.What You'll Learn What gets in the way of us getting good with our money Why is getting good with your money important The difference between financial freedom and financial wholeness Tiffany shares her money story of overcoming money hurdles that have lead to her success How to cultivate a good mindset when you're in debt How to pay off debt rapidly Money lessons from Tiffany's book Get Good with Money Links The Budgetnista Get Good with Money book Brown Ambition podcast Live Richer Academy Episode SponsorGive your mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/mymoney. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet SocialShannah on Twitter  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crypto, Bitcoin, Altcoins, and NFTs. Should you learn what these are, or are they a passing fad in a bubble that will burst just as the crypto market did in 2017? In this second part of our episode series on cryptocurrency we are joined by crypto expert and the hostess of the Crypt Keepers’ Club, Kendy, to break down what you need to know.What You'll Learn What is causing the price surge with bitcoin and crypto Will there be another crypto meltdown What are altcoins and NFTs How much should you invest in crypto What are the tax consequences of investing in crypto Links Cryptkeepers.club How to pick an exchange Github code repository Can Crypto and Bitcoin Make You Rich podcast episode Episode SponsorsGive your mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/mymoney. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying your first house is no joke – from the downpayment to the mortgage, to finding the right house, to the paperwork and more, it can be quite a process. So how do you buy your first house with ease and avoid some rookie, aka costly, mistakes? Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen, co-hosts of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast and authors of the new book, First Time Homebuyer, are our guests on this episode to share how to buy your first home, why your purchase really isn’t an investment, the importance of an exit strategy, and why you shouldn’t think about buying a house without a reserve fund. So press pause on HGTV, and tune in for this how-to-buy a home episode.What You'll Learn Your first-time home buyer checklist Why your home purchase really isn’t an investment The importance of an exit strategy How to find your payback period Is this a good time to buy your first house How to think like an investor when you buy a home Why you need a strong reserve fund Links First-Time Home Buyer Book BiggerPockets Money podcast BiggerPockets on Instagram Meet Scott and MindyScott Trench is CEO of BiggerPockets, co-host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, a real estate investor and broker, and a bestselling author of Set for Life. Through a solid understanding of money management, calculated risks, and a lot of hard work, he created financial freedom for himself as well as a successful real estate business just three years after graduating college. Scott currently lives in Denver, Colorado, and enjoys skiing, rugby, craft beers, and terrible punny jokes.Mindy Jensen has been buying and selling homes for more than twenty years. Currently, she’s working on her ninth live-in flip—she buys ugly houses, moves in, makes them beautiful, sells them, and starts the process all over again. She is a licensed real estate agent in Colorado, co-host of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, author of How to Sell Your Home and the Community Manager for BiggerPockets.com. When you can get her to stop talking about real estate, you can find her on her bike or adventuring in the beautiful mountains of Colorado.Episode SponsorsMake it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones with Policygenius. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about.The average person saves $720 per year with Truebill. Take control of your finances and start saving at Truebill.com/MM.Give your mom the most meaningful gift this Mother’s Day with StoryWorth. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to StoryWorth.com/mymoney. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase!SUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!👉 Sign up for my weekly LET’S TALK MONEY email newsletter.Ask ShannahHave an Ask Shannah question, submit it hereGet Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices