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I want you to imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others. This year might've thrown you a few curveballs but it's time to release what didn't work for you and step into a new year cultivating holistic wealth.Keisha Blair, the author of the book Holistic Wealth, is our guest on this reboot episode and she’s dishing life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happiness in your life for the new year.What You'll Learn What is holistic wealth The 6 laws that govern holistic wealth Kiesha's story of finding holistic wealth after the tragic death of her husband Actionable steps to bring holistic wealth in your life How to live an abundant life with purpose Episode SponsorThanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situationSUBSCRIBE & SHAREWant to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! IT’S FREE!Go behind the scenes of the podcast and sign up for our free monthly emails.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 wouldn’t be right to end the year without a top 10 list, so this episode is dedicated to my list of the top 10 money books and authors that have been featured on this show. Everything from career to investing to side hustling and more. Sit back and enjoy a mashup of some great sound bites from my top 10 authors and then head to the show notes for a massive roundup of authors.By the end of this episode, you’ll have what you need to build a stellar money book library and all the tips to help you end the year right.Books Mentioned & MoreCareer/Negotiation The Negotiation Workbook: Don't Leave Money on the Table by Jacqueline Twillie Don’t Leave Money on the Table: The Negotiation Strategies for Women Leaders in Male-Dominated Industries by Jacqueline Twillie Navigating the Career Jungle: A Guide for Young Professionals by Jacqueline Twillie Quit Playing Small by Ahyiana Angel You’re Not Lost by Maxi McCoy What Next? How to Create a 5-Year Plan for Your Life by Elana Lyn Gross Investing Invested: How Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger Taught Me to Master My Mind, My Emotions, and My Money by Danielle Town The Prepared Investor: How to Prevent the Next Crisis from Affecting Your Financial Independence by Christopher Manske Plant Your Money Tree: A Guide to Growing Your Wealth by Michelle Schneider Broke Millennial Takes on Investing: A Beginner’s Guide to Leveling Up Your Money by Erin Lowry Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement: The Secret to Freedom, Flexibility, and Financial Independence by Rachel Richards The Behavior Investor by Daniel Crosby CleverGirl Finance: Learn How Investing Works, Grow Your Money by Bola Sokunbi The Franklin FI: A Personal Finance Adventure For Next Generation Investors by Shane Dillon Managing Your Money & Life Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money by Ken Honda Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness by Keisha Blair Dear Debt: A Story About Breaking Up with Debt by Melanie Lockert Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together by Erin Lowry The Wealthy Gardener: Lessons on Prosperity Between Father and Son by John Soforic The Money Tree: A Story About Finding the Fortune In Your Own Backyard by Chris Guillebeau The Middle Finger Project: Trash Your Imposter Syndrome and Live the Unf*ckwithable Life You Deserve by Ash Ambirge Work Your Money, Not Your Life: How to Balance Your Career and Personal Finances to Get What You Want by Roger Ma Money Honey: A Simple 7-Step Guide For Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together by Rachel Richards How to Avoid H.E.N.R.Y. Syndrome (High Earner Not Rich Yet) by Gideon Drucker The Honest Enneagram by Sarajane Case Confessions of a Crypto Millionaire by Dan Conway The Millennial Money Fix: What You Need to Know About Budgeting, Debt, and Finding Financial Freedom by Doug and Heather Boneparth The Company of One: Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business by Paul Jarvis Episode SponsorsThanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situationSUBSCRIBE & 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

This year has been unlike any we’ve known before and when it comes to earning money, freelancing has taken over the world. In fact, according to a recent statistic, 12% of the U.S. workforce started freelancing since COVID and in total there are about 57 million freelance workers in the U.S. Here’s what you need to know about freelancing...managing your money from taxes to savings and everything in between can be tough. In this episode, Lilac Bar David, Co-Founder and CEO of Lili, the all-in-one banking app designed just for freelancers, is sharing tips and tricks you need to know as a freelancer to manage your money easily and effectively.Meet LilacLilac Bar David is Co-Founder and CEO of Lili, the all-in-one banking app designed for freelance workers. She is an experienced chief executive with over 10 years in the fintech space and a demonstrated history of founding, managing, and leading operations at multiple finance companies. Prior to Lili, Lilac founded Pepper, the first and only challenger bank in Israel, and was its CEO for over three years. Lilac also served as EVP of Business Development for Leumi Card (now known as Max) at Bank Leumi, where she forged strategic partnerships and established a program for early-stage fintech startups. Lilac received her bachelor’s degree in economics and accounting and her MBA from Tel Aviv University. She is based in New York.What You'll Learn The pain points every freelancer faces when it comes to money How to think about money as a freelancer Typical money mistakes freelancers and entrepreneurs make How Lili is helping freelancers manage their money with ease Why you need to set up money buckets Links Lili How to Build a Side Hustle Empire podcast episode Freelancer Statistics Episode SponsorsThanks to Firstleaf for sponsoring this episode. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRY Firstleaf.com/mymoney.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.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

In this rebook episode, Nicole Middendorf shares the #1 money subject that every couple must talk about. Money is still a major taboo subject in a relationship—whether you’re on your first date or have been with your partner for multiple years. Money can be confusing and even, let’s just say, uncomfortable to discuss – wouldn’t it just be better if we all had this chip in us that allowed the other person to inherently know our money story without having to say a word.Nicole Middendorf, a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Prosperwell Financial, takes a deeper dive into how we navigate love and money. This fall her fifth book “Who Pays? Navigating Love and Money” will hit bookshelves. Nicole’s life goal is to reduce the divorce rate by helping couples – and especially women – feel less intimidated when talking about money. Yes, Please!What You'll Learn What makes money so tough for couples to deal with What you should and shouldn't share about money in every phase of your relationship How to figure out who should pay and whether it matters How to deal with money in blended families Why we'd rather get divorced then deal with money in our relationships The #1 subject Nicole says every couple must talk about when it comes to money Links Nicole's website Nicole on Facebook Grab Nicole's Book, Who Pays Episode SponsorsThanks to Firstleaf for sponsoring this episode. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRY Firstleaf.com/mymoney.Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.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 InstagramSee 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

Can I tell you there’s nothing better than a great glass of bubbly after a long hard week! But, did you know that wine wasn’t only just for drinking? Wine can also be a good alternative asset to your portfolio.Anthony Zhang, CEO, and co-founder of a company called Vinovest is our guest on this episode and he’s sharing why wine consistently outperforms other alternative assets. I guarantee you’ll think about wine differently after this episode.Meet AnthonyAnthony is a repeat entrepreneur who successfully built and sold two companies, EnvoyNow and KnowYourVC, by the age of 22. He has also held leadership positions at cryptocurrency platform Blockfolio and is a board member at RateMyInvestor.What You'll Learn Why wine outperforms other alternative asset classes How to start investing in wine What you need to know before investing in wine How Vinovest is using technology to disrupt wine investing What are the downsides of investing in wine (hint, there aren't many) Anthony's entrepreneurial journey Links Vinovest Anthony on Twitter Episode SponsorsThanks to Firstleaf for sponsoring this episode. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRY Firstleaf.com/mymoney.Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.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

I’m going to keep this simple. Money doesn’t always have to be used for expensive purchases or saved to pay off emotionally charged debt like student loans. Sometimes, money can be used for simple, easy to accomplish money steps. In this episode, I’m giving you 8 small and affordable money steps you can take right now.What You'll Learn Why small steps can make a big difference #1 thing you can do with your money to help someone (and not spend a penny) Why you need a Me December Dates to set on your calendar next year to get your money in check How to end the year letting money know exactly what you think of it Episode SponsorsThanks to Firstleaf for sponsoring this episode. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRY Firstleaf.com/mymoney.Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation.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

Is there anyone else out there that watches House Hunters International endlessly all while Googling how do I move that country as I do? The idea of being a digital nomad and working remotely was certainly at the top of the to-do list before 2020. Now, of course, we’re in a different world, but it’s not always going to be this way.If you’ve ever dreamed of the digital nomad lifestyle, this episode is for you. Kari DePhillips, a long-time digital nomad, CEO of The Content Factory, and co-host of the Workationing podcast is here to share what you need to know to become a digital nomad and work remotely.What You'll Learn Kari’s story into digital nomad life and the one event that changed everything for her How to live and work abroad What you need to know to become a digital nomad How to figure out where to go Ways to make connections as a digital nomad How to earn money as a digital nomad Links Kari's Workationing story: https://workationing.com/karis-workationing-origin-story/ Kari's entrepreneurial story: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/celebrating-10-years-ceoship-kari-dephillips/ Website: https://www.contentfac.com How to Untether Your Life and Work From Anywhere There is No Spoon - Overcoming Mental Blocks I'm Outta Here book Schengen Zone Sisters in SEO group Episode SponsorsThanks to Headspace for sponsoring this episode. Go to headspace.com/mymoney for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situationThanks to Firstleaf for sponsoring this episode. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRY Firstleaf.com/mymoney.Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.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

Experts say that millennial wealth is underdeveloped or has yet to reach its full potential. That makes sense. There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to your money and trying to figure out how and where to invest can be tricky. Does being in cash make sense, should you use apps to invest, and how do you figure out your sweet spot when it comes to investing? Paulina Likos is an investing reporter at U.S. News & World Report, is here on the pod to talk about how you can use investing trends to build your wealth.Meet PaulinaPaulina is an investing reporter at U.S. News & World Report, covering investing and asset management. Before beginning her career as an investing reporter, Paulina graduated from Villanova University where she studied political science, communication, and business management. Out of college, Paulina spent several years as a risk manager at Fannie Mae, predicting and reducing credit risk for the company.As an investing reporter with U.S. News & World Report, she has been examining investing trends and how millennials have been responding to them. You are in a stage of their life where building wealth is paramount and Paulina is sharing in this episode how this can be done no matter what your age is through the principles of investing.What You'll Learn Key investing trends in 2020 and what they mean to you Why cash isn't a great investment How to use mobile apps for investing How do you find your sweet spot with investing Ways to safeguard your investing Links Paulina Likos U.S. News & World Report Episode SponsorsThanks to Firstleaf for sponsoring this episode. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping! Just go to TRY Firstleaf.com/mymoney.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.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

Are you looking at your career this year and thinking it just isn’t riding on the fast lane as you had hoped? You’re so not alone. This year has been rough on many careers and salaries, not to mention working at home juggling your partner’s weird snack breaks and your neighbor who likes to run the lawnmower just when you’re hopping on a Zoom call. But I don’t want you to stay stuck.Jacqueline Twillie is back to share the insider secrets to know your value (aka how to fatten up your paycheck), master negotiation (without breaking out in a sweat), and take back your life and career next year.Meet JacquelineWhen it comes to career advice, Jacqueline is my go-to. She’s been on the show a few times and is an auntie, latte lover, President of ZeroGap, passionate about ending the wage gap, 2 times best selling author, and a Saints fan. She’s coined the phrase, Nah, I know my value, and in this episode, she’s going to teach you how to know your value as well to earn more and live better.What You'll Learn How to truly know your value What we get wrong with knowing our value  Ways to communicate your value to your boss or potential hires 5 lies about negotiation that are keeping you stuck Jacqueline's insider secrets to earning more and living better How to negotiate for expenses when you work from home Links ZeroGap Jacqueline's website Winning Season podcast Episode SponsorsThanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.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

The holidays are a time of celebrations, comfy clothes, lots of good eating and cold winter nights. But for many of us, it’s also a time of financial stress and a visit from your good ole’ friend debt. In this reboot episode, Majd Maksad, from Status Money, is dishing some great tips to breeze into the holidays without debt so you can hit the new year ready to take on your goals.Questions I Ask So just how do we breeze through the holidays without going into debt? What do you think causes the biggest stress around the holidays and budgeting? Do you see any trends emerging when it comes to holiday spending – what we are all blowing our budgets on? Does it matter your income? Debt is a real pain point for some many listeners – and sometimes it feels like there’s no way out from the vicious circle of paying off debt but not making any progress. How can you take action today to relieve some of that pain around our debt? I know status money has come a long way since we last spoke. What’s the latest? If you had one solid takeaway or action item from our conversation, what would you want everyone to remember? What You'll Learn How to hack your mind during the holidays so you stay in budget Why knowing how much your peer group is spending is beneficial to your financial success Why lower income groups are making the most impactful behavioral changes when it comes to spending How to break the money taboos and get rid of debt How you can win financially and finally stay in budget during the holidays Links Status Money Previous podcast episode with Majd Episode Sponsors A big thanks to all our episode sponsors that make it possible to bring this show to you.This episode is sponsored by Firstleaf. Join today and you’ll get 6 bottles of wine for $29.95 and free shipping at tryfirstleaf.com/mymoney.This episode is sponsored by Manscaped. Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MYMONEY at Manscaped.com.Thanks to Fundrise for sponsoring this episode. Start building your better portfolio today! Get started at Fundrise.com/mymoney to have your first NINETY days of advisory fees waived.Thanks to Splitit for sponsoring this episode. Split your payments and live big. Go to Splitit.com today.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 InstagramSee 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