Are you still trying to make traditional budgeting work for you even though your income and expenses are anything but predictable? Many of us were taught to use “static” budgets, but for professionals with variable income and complex finances, this old-school approach often leads to stress, guilt, and missed opportunities. On this episode of Money …
On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, we explored how crystals can enhance your mindset and support your financial journey. While they aren’t a substitute for solid money management, crystals like Citrine, Pyrite, Green Aventurine, Sunstone, and Fluorite can help boost your confidence, focus, and abundance mindset. Remember, your prosperity starts with smart decisions—and …
On this episode of the Money is Emotional podcast, Christine Luken and Mark Dolfini discuss the concept of time wealth, emphasizing its importance for entrepreneurs. Mark shares his journey from feeling overwhelmed in his business to creating a framework that enables better time management and personal fulfillment. They delve into the Viper framework, which includes …
On this episode of The Money is Emotional Podcast, host Christine Luken, the acclaimed financial dignity coach, explores her top three emotional money tools to help you make smarter financial decisions and grow your wealth . Christine shared why emotionally charged savings matter, how processing your emotions can help you spend less, and the power …
On this episode of The Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down with Akash Kanojia, finance professor at UT Austin and a former Wall Street bond investor with over 15 years of experience at institutions like McKinsey and the Federal Reserve. Together, they tackle one of the toughest challenges for high-achieving professionals: how …
On this episode of the Money is Emotional podcast, Christine Luken explores the intricate relationship between money and happiness. She emphasizes that while money can support happiness, it is not the source of it. The conversation delves into the concept of the income plateau, where happiness levels off after a certain income point. Christine encourages …
On this episode of the Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down with cybersecurity expert Dave Hatter to unpack the latest tricks scammers are using to target individuals and businesses. They discuss the evolution of scams, the role of social engineering, and the necessity of cybersecurity awareness. Dave shares insights on common scams, …
On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down sits down with renowned Certified Financial Planner™ and Accredited Financial Counselor® Tania Brown to tackle the emotional rollercoaster and financial realities of leaving traditional employment and building your own business. You’ll hear about Tania’s own journey from executive life to entrepreneurship (hint: …
On this episode of The Money is Emotional Podcast, host Christine Luken, the acclaimed financial dignity coach, dives deep into the often uncomfortable topic of “Overcoming Money Shame.” Using insights from Brene Brown’s “Atlas of the Heart,” Christine unpacks heavy emotions like shame, guilt, and perfectionism—showing how they manifest specifically in our financial lives. She …
On this episode of The Money is Emotional Podcast, host Christine Luken delves into the intricacies of family wealth transfer with Paul Deloughery, an experienced estate planning and probate litigation attorney with over 25 years of experience. Paul shares insights from his own journey, highlighting the importance of seeing your family as a championship team with …