Couples Financial Coach Podcast

Richard Gordon is a licensed financial advisor, world traveler, and founder of Afinitiv Wealth, a leading life insurance and wealth management company in Australia. 

With over 15 years of experience, Richard is passionate about steering the finance industry to where it should be, by making resources transparent and available to as many people as possible.  

In this episode Richard breaks down the differences between traditional advisors and Robo advisors, pointing out key economic trends that couples should consider when investing for retirement and their future.

Adam Kol is a couples financial coach, entrepreneur and host of the Equal Partner’s Podcast.

Adam has helped numerous couples make sure that the money conversation doesn’t get in the way, resulting in more stability, stronger partnerships, and peace of mind. He has been seen in The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and the I Do Podcast all while running a successful business.  

In this special episode, Adam answers questions from other financial coaches addressing tough topics like joint bank accounts, patriarchy, prenups and much much more.

Nathan and Shelby Astle are experts in financial psychology and sex relating to family.

The married couple of 5 years met in the third grade, making them the perfect candidates to share what it is like to grow and develop their relationship surrounding difficult topics.  

In this episode, they cover the topic of shame surrounding money and sex and how we can remove those barriers to be as patient and compassionate with ourselves as we would be with our friends or our children.

Stay tuned to learn some tips on how you can talk with your partner or your kids about sex and money using an honest and open approach.

Altagracia Felix is a certified money coach and the CEO of R2E, which stands for Revitalize, Reinvent, Empower.

Around 99% of domestic abuse cases have financial abuse components, which makes it that much harder to leave a toxic situation. As a survivor of intimate partner abuse, Alta uses her experience to serve the need of single mothers by helping them survive and heal from financial abuse.

In this episode, listen to Alta’s courageous story of survival, and find out which red flags you should look for when dealing with a controlling and abusive partner.

Danielle Davis is a force to be reckoned with. As a Financial Empowerment Strategist, she has over 12 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies after earning her MBA  and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting.

After she and her husband paid off  $108,000 in consumer debt in just 35 months,  she realized she could help other couples do the same. Danielle runs one of the top family finance blogs where she shares advice on how married couples can earn more income, get rid of debt, and save for the future.

In this episode, you’ll hear how Danielle has been successful in her business by leading with a compassionate heart and a money mindset.

Monica Tanner is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and a relationship and intimacy sexpert.

Monica is happily married to her best friend and helps other couples maneuver through the difficulties in their marriages keeping them out of marriage counseling. 

Monica believes that you don’t have to choose between your family and success but that improving your relationships can actually make you more successful.

With a focus on helping passionate female entrepreneurs, Monica wants to make sure you are crushing your goals in and out of the bedroom with a practice she calls Sexpionage.

In this episode, find out how talking to your honey can make you more money.

Matt Richter met Martina Lin when he was on a study abroad program in Taiwan, and quickly fell in love.

From two worlds apart, a lot of sacrifice went into figuring out their future together. After Matt moved back to Switzerland, the couple knew that they couldn’t be apart and made a five-year financial plan to be together.

In this episode, we hear how Matt and Martina turned their post-it note dreams into a thriving reality via smart financial planning and selfless compromise. 

Now, with a family and a stable income, this couple shows that if you plan accordingly, you can still afford the things that make life exciting.

Rachel Richards is a property investor, author, and finance guru. At the age of 27, she quit her job and retired, and now lives on $15,000 a month of passive income.

Curious yet?

Rachel believes that as the world changes, so should our financial planning. In this episode, Rachel talks about how she got started with real estate investment, lessons she’s learned along the way, and why she decided to write her first best-selling book called Money Honey. 

You’ll also hear some tips about communicating with your partner about shared finances and how you can be respectful business partners, while being in a relationship.

Casey Woodward is a master thrifter when it comes to getting a degree, and if we’ve learned anything during this pandemic, it’s that you can get a lot done by staying home. 

In this episode, Casey explains some ways to save money on core classes using CLEPs, so you can focus on what you are really there to learn. Casey encourages students during this time to change their minds about the “college experience” and kick it into gear with their careers, saving them thousands.

If you as a parent, or a student think you have to spend a lot of money for a piece of paper, you’ll want to listen to Casey’s spiel first for tips on:

▪ getting cheap/free textbooks

▪ saving money on core classes

▪ gap years and why they could be a good option

▪ whether the college experience may or may not be worth it.

Brian Haney is in the human transformation business. Brian runs a successful company with his brother and father specializing in insurance and retirement plans. With over 50 years of combined experience they are experts of balancing money and relationships.

Brian knows that planning for the future is more than about money. He knows that healthy communication with your family will help you during difficult times in the business world. In this episode, Brian shares his own experience navigating the emotional side of running a business and being open with his spouse.

Be careful, because once you tune in to this podcast, your interest is sure to...compound. Tune in on Tuesdays for new episodes featuring real-life stories, money and relationship experts, and lots of fun along the way!

Vicki Vollweiler helps you not spend unnecessary money on your education.

Whether you are starting college, or already enrolled Vicki talks about the importance of financial planning for your education. In this episode, she explains the difference between financial aid forms and determining which one is right for you.

As a previous divorce coach, turned financial aid consultant, Vicki specializes in helping unconventional families overcome the challenges and confusion associated with financial aid, especially during the pandemic.

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Kim is the founder of Navigating the Knot, providing guidance to couples on either side of marriage.

In this episode, Kim talks about the pros and cons of premarital agreements, and how to go into them prepared.

Kim wants to help give couples peace of mind by overcoming the negativity around prenups and approaching them with an open mind.

Listen until the end to hear Kim’s powerful story about navigating through her own divorce and what inspired her to want to help others.

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Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

How do you address a financial knowledge gap? When should you have the money conversation? Why did a partner hide debt, how did that affect her, and what happened when the dam burst?

Join money expert Kerry Deliz and her husband Isaac Lumulisanaij, as they share all this and more about their work romance turned long-distance relationship turned happy marriage.

Plus Kerry talks about her journey from financial hot mess to superstar money coach and how women can became *their own* sugar daddy. You don’t want to miss it!

Aditi Shekar wants to overhaul the entire finance industry.

In this episode, she shares how Zeta -- her personal finance app built for couples  -- arose out of her surprising personal experiences. You'll learn about the importance of financial communication, money dates, and minimizing information asymmetry.

Stay till the end to hear Aditi reveal her astounding approach to diversity and how it inspired an upcoming product that could change the face of finance.

From playmate...to a toddler, to a sexy wife, to a badass entrepreneur. How does Kiersten Saunders balance it all?

Boundaries, communication, compassion, financial independence, and more.

Plus, she and her husband Julien share a commitment to their individual and collective evolution and impact. And it makes all of us better off, perhaps especially the Black community, upon which their work focuses.

But it’s not perfect; in fact, it can’t be.

Join the award winning duo behind Rich and Regular — one of my favorite couples anywhere — as they were kind enough to let us into their lives.

Don’t miss this glimpse into how they give themselves the grace and space to flow and grow.

What if one podcast episode could potentially save you thousands of dollars and a whole lot of heartache?

Join Justin Pogue, author of Rental Secrets, as he shares the most important things couples need to know and do when renting.

Strengthening a marriage, raising a family, and growing a business...all with the same person?

Kelsa Dickey, Financial Coach extraordinaire, joins us to discuss how the heck she does just that with her husband Michael — both imperfectly and yet expertly.

Kelsa is a humble human, thoughtful teacher, marvelous mom, enterprising entrepreneur, and gregarious guest. You don’t want to miss this one!

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How often do you get to hear men sharing vulnerably about life, family, relationships, and money?

In this beautiful and moving episode, Kofi Gyebi does just that. You'll hear about the growth, love, and respect he and his fiance embody for each other. The importance of giving back to the community. And how his lowest lows -- including losing his job and his mother -- led to him becoming a personal finance thought leader and financial coach.

Plus, if you're thinking of getting engaged, listen to the end for some valuable insights.

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She paid off $45,000 of debt in 17 months, and now she teaches other people how to make their money work for them!

Join Ashley Patrick, founder of Budgets Made Easy, to learn how to get organized around your money and have fun, too.

Ashley shares about:

• How “zero-based budgeting” helps you work on each of your goals at the same time
• How teamwork, compromise, and dreaming together are the keys to achieving financial success with your partner
• Budgeting when you have kids, and
• Getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables!

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Power couple Sandy Yong and Albert Ho share their secrets to manifesting goals, working as a team, and how they have written books and built side businesses while also working at full-time jobs!

Stay until the end for a courageous conversation about a vulnerable topic.

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"Thank You for Coming to my TED Talk" is the only title that feels apt for all the knowledge Kara Stevens drops on this episode. She will blow your mind talking about money and couples, conflict, community, culture, communication, and the importance of intersectionality. This one is chock full of gems. Tune in for one of my favorite podcast episodes ever!

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If you're uncomfortable talking about money with your spouse, you probably avoid talking about it with your kids, too! However, missing that education opportunity can really cost your kids later. This week's guest, Alina Trigub, is passionate about helping adults learn how to talk about money with their kids. She herself has gone from immigrant to Real Estate investor, a self-made finance badass. Her vision is that this education will allow kids to make informed choices from day one, which will help them live their best lives!

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Do you have aging parents? Then this episode, featuring Cameron Huddleston, is a must-listen. She will help you overcome your fears and worries about discussing healthcare and money with your parents. Along the way, you’ll be able to better honor their wishes and care for them, and you might even get closer in the process! Cameron is the author of “Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk,” a guide to having these essential conversations with your parents.

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Guiding your (relation)ship through the space of marriage and into a galaxy of peace and prosperity that may be far, far away requires a lot of skill. Thankfully, Dan Hinz is leading this episode’s mission: to get you and your spouse onto the same page about money! Spend a little time with Dan and Adam, and you’ll be at lightspeed in no time!

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Jen Harrison has been through it all...and now she’s sharing it with you!! Listen in for real talk about navigating relationships while being an entrepreneur; harmful ideas and expectations in the coaching world and social media; and how to care for yourself or your partner on a business ownership journey!

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Are you worried about how to get on the same page with your partner during the current pandemic? Then you'll want to catch this week's episode.

The Debt Free Guys join The Equal Partners Podcast to discuss how they've changed their messaging and advice to adapt to the times. They also share important tips for all couples, especially LGBTQ+ ones, to advocate and care for themselves and each other right now.

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This episode’s name comes not only from my guest’s amazing podcast but also because it’s exactly what we discuss! 

Join Elle Martinez as she shares lessons from her decade of experience helping couples navigate their finances and relationship. I promise Elle will leave you feeling like she really understands your situation, and you’ll get actionable steps along the way.

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Navigating money and relationships is tough enough. Now add in a new marriage, a move across the world, a shift from 9-5 to freelancing, and your first baby. It takes a superheroine to make that all work — and thankfully Sarah Li-Cain, host of the Beyond The Dollar Podcast, is just that superheroine! Listen in for real, raw, vulnerable conversations about finances, self-doubt, careers, insecurities, and more.

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Grace Pomroy has been there, done that with money mistakes and money triumphs. Join us for a vulnerable conversation grounded in both her personal experience as well as her work with clients. You’ll also learn more about her Money Date Night Club and how it can help you have the financial life & relationship of your dreams!

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Is your life complex right now? Then listen in for some inspiration and validation! On this episode, you’ll hear from leadership and negotiation expert, hustler, and all-around badass Nadia De Ala. She shares her stories of thriving in tech as a woman of color, then giving it up to follow her passion, all while managing the stressful immigration process with her husband.

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Kate and Val Fastov came from humble beginnings in Chile and Ukraine. Now they’re living out their American dream in Canada. Listen in to hear how they’re using their experiences to help you have stronger finances and a healthier partnership.

Kate and Val teach multicultural couples how to manage their money so they can create their own American or Canadian Dreams.

For them, life has not been easy. They both come from families where money was scarce, Kate was born in Chile and Val in Ukraine, and they had to work from young ages to help the family to put food on the table.

They met in Canada, where they madly fell in love. And since then, they have been building their dream life together.

They are big dreamers, and their mission is to show other multicultural couples that dreams can come true if you are willing to work for them.

Be careful, because once you tune in to this podcast, your interest is sure to...compound. Tune in on Tuesdays for new episodes featuring real-life stories, money and relationship experts, and lots of fun along the way!⁠

Your calling. Your business. Your family. Your self. The list of demands, especially on women, goes on and on. How can you manage it all or support a partner who is doing so? Join special guest and Health Coach Ayana Labossiere as she shares her journey to self-love and body live, honoring her own needs, and handling the things that really matter. There really is something in here for everyone, so don’t miss it!

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“A beautiful and complicated process.” 

That’s how this week’s guest, Melody Johnson, describes her and her husband’s international adoption process. Listen in to hear about Melody’s journey. It has implicated so much: family values and expectations; racial dynamics; challenging conversations; and of course financial considerations.

Melody Johnson is a Freelance Course Designer that helps new course creators design and launch their first course. She is also the podcast host of The Course Consultant Show.

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Catch financial coach Michelle Waymire, on Episode 2 of the Equal Partners Podcast! Nothing makes Michelle happier than the feeling when finance “clicks”, and a young, scrappy human is able to make better choices through education and empowerment. 

Michelle says, “We have in this country a sense that if you have combined finances, or you have financial ties to other human beings, then that means those relationships are stronger or better than the other relationships. Know that your decision to combine or not combine finances with whatever loved ones you please does not give any sort of emotional weight to those relationships....These are all just aspects of a relationship that we get to pick and choose in the way that we see fit.“

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Michelle Waymire is a fiduciary financial advisor and financial coach, as well as the founder of Young + Scrappy, a specialty practice geared towards serving young professionals, artists/entrepreneurs, and LGBTQ+folx. Michelle holds her Masters in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder, and has been quoted/featured in US News, Glamour, Bustle, local NPR, and many more.

Your host, Adam is a Couples Financial Counselor who loves helping couples get on the same page, minimize their financial stress, and build healthy financial futures. You can have the peace and financial freedom you want and deserve, and he will help you get there. As a Mediator, Financial Advisor, and former Tax Lawyer, he provides individually-crafted coaching and trainings. If you want to make both your relationship & finances work, then Adam has what it takes to get you there. 

Managing money as a couple is hard enough...so what happens when we add in aging parents? Being a caretaker may mean giving up your career or income. Or, your parent's needs may eat away at your inheritance or retirement.

No matter what, helping aging parents has big emotional and financial components. How can you help your family, care for yourself, preserve your marriage, AND rock your finances?

Cathy Sikorski, Esq. will break it all down. She's an Elder Lawyer, an eight-time caretaker, a comedian, an author, and a finance geek. This episode can make all the difference for you and your parents, so listen in!

Managing money in modern partnerships...that’s challenging enough on its own. How do we also thoughtfully account for the state of the world and our individual lives, including the realities of sexism and racism in the US? 

Before you get too overwhelmed, check out my conversation with financial feminist and money expert Kara Peréz of Bravely Go, who will help us with all that and more!

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Most vows don’t include committing to maximizing your 401(k) and having a diversified portfolio...but should they?

Catch investing expert Michelle Hung, known as The Sassy Investor, on the first-ever episode of the Equal Partners Podcast! She’ll be sharing all you need to know to get on the same page with your partner about investing and how this is one of the keys to financial prosperity.

Michelle says, "You will be able to build and manage your own portfolio like a professional. You're not gonna get shut down coming to me. Everyone should have access to information. My goal is for people to take action!"

Be careful, because once you tune in to this podcast, your interest is sure to...compound. Tune in on Tuesdays for new episodes featuring real-life stories, money and relationship experts, and lots of fun along the way!

Adam is a Couples Financial Counselor who loves helping couples get on the same page, minimize their financial stress, ad build healthy financial futures. You can have the peace and financial freedom you want and deserve, and he will help you get there. As a Mediator, Financial Advisor, and former Tax Lawyer, he provides individually-crafted coaching and trainings. If you want to make both your relationship & finances work, then Adam has what it takes to get you there.