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Grief, Trauma, and Money with DonJay Rice (Ep.55)

Grief, Trauma, and Money with DonJay Rice (Ep.55)

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What happens when grief, trauma, and money intertwine?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes special guest DonJay Rice, a certified financial behavior specialist, to explore how life’s trials can impact our relationship with money. 

DonJay shares his deeply personal journey from childhood poverty and trauma to financial enlightenment. Together, let’s learn how these experiences shaped his unique approach to financial coaching.

Gain some insight as DonJay shares:

  • The impact of childhood trauma and financial enmeshment 
  • DonJay’s journey through financial crises and emotional discovery 
  • Strategies for healing the emotional ties to money 
  • The importance of supportive spaces in financial recovery 
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

DonJay Rice is a financial coach and a certified financial behavior specialist who helps clients whose relationship with money is impacted by grief and trauma. Donjay holds the designations of Board Certified Trauma Informed Coach, Board Certified Life Coach, and Certified Enneagram Coach. 

DonJay serves in a ministry that helps those coming out of homelessness and domestic abuse. He enjoys sketching, painting, and anything artistic, as well as playing board games with family and friends.

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Provider Money and Pleasure Money (Ep.54)

Provider Money and Pleasure Money (Ep.54)

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Are you over the old advice to just save and never enjoy your money? Ready to discover how to balance saving and living?

Join Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken as she discusses balancing ‘Provider Money’ and ‘Pleasure Money’ energies in your financial life. Christine shares insights on how to identify imbalances, practical strategies for achieving balance, and resources for further learning. The conversation highlights the emotional aspects of money management and the necessity of both safety and enjoyment in personal finances.

Gain new perspectives as Christine shares: 

  • Balancing Provider and Pleasure energies
  • Why extreme budgeting can backfire
  • Recognizing when your financial energies are out of balance 
  • How past experiences shape your money mindset
  • Tips for integrating gratitude into your financial life
  • And more

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All Women Deserve a Seat at the Table with Jennifer Rogers Markwell (Ep. 53)

All Women Deserve a Seat at the Table with Jennifer Rogers Markwell (Ep. 53)

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Are you ready to claim your seat at the financial table?

Christine Luken sits down with Jennifer Rogers Markwell, an Emmy-nominated journalist turned financial planner, to explore the journey of empowering women through finances. Jennifer shares her transformative path from journalism to founding Platinum Wealth Management and discusses the importance of financial literacy and emotional healing around money.

Christine and Jennifer discuss: 

  • Jennifer’s journey from journalism to financial planning 
  • The mission of empowering women financially
  • Understanding and healing from financial infidelity
  • The importance of having a seat at the financial table
  • And more

Resources:

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About Our Guest: 

Emmy® nominated journalist, Jennifer Rogers Markwell, changed gears in her television career when she realized the need to help women and their finances. It started at home for Jennifer after her grandfather passed away and she wanted to help her grandmother make sense of investing. Now she regularly hosts educational workshops to empower women to take charge of their investments. She is also very active in both state & local communities. In addition to acting as President for Platinum Wealth Management, Jennifer currently serves as a State Commissioner for the Nevada Commission for Women, hosts the “Platinum Talks Wealth” podcast, volunteers on the board for Girls Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and the board for the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts.

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Make Big Money with a Small Audience with Ina Coveney (Ep. 51)

Make Big Money with a Small Audience with Ina Coveney (Ep. 51)

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It’s entirely possible to build a thriving business on social media, even with a small audience. You just need to know how to do it!

If you are an entrepreneur looking to leverage deeper connections with your online community, you need to download this episode of Money Is Emotional. Join Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken as she chats with marketing strategist, and the host of the Super Humans podcast, Ina Coveney. Together they discuss how entrepreneurs can effectively monetize a small audience on social media. Plus, they explore Ina’s journey from web developer to marketing coach, debunk common myths about audience size and engagement, and provide actionable strategies for building genuine connections and making money online.

Christine/Guest discusses: 

  • How focusing on genuine connections and direct engagement leads to better results
  • The dual importance of consistent content creation and active engagement to generate income
  • How to stop chasing followers and start building relationships that convert into revenue
  • Why creating meaningful relationships and engagement is far more impactful than chasing online numbers (likes, follows, etc)
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Ina Coveney is a Marketing Strategist, Coach, and Host of the SUPER HUMANS podcast, where she delves into the minds of the super-successful, sharing lessons and ideas that help us all chase and achieve our wildest dreams. Ina helps business owners create a magnetic brand online by monetizing a small audience first. Ina has been featured in USA Today, Business.com, and General Assembly, and runs an online business coaching practice with clients all over the world.

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Money Stories in Black and White with Casandra Austin-McDonald: Part 2 (Ep. 50)

Money Stories in Black and White with Casandra Austin-McDonald: Part 2 (Ep. 50)

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In a world where financial paradigms constantly shift, understanding the deep emotional ties we have with money becomes increasingly relevant. 

Join Christine Luken as she welcomes back special guest Casandra Austin-McDonald for an in-depth conversation surrounding her journey as a biracial woman. Together they explore the often-unspoken money conversations in her family, the profound impact of mentorship, the role of technology in financial education, and the critical importance of community support.

Tune in for insights that challenge the status quo and inspire meaningful discussions around race, money, and empowerment!

Casandra discusses: 

  • Her feelings of resentment towards her grandmother for financial disparities in the family
  • The fear of leaving others behind when stepping into a wealthier identity
  • Perspective on privilege and how it impacts your financial outlook
  • How to be an ally and advocate for diversity in financial success
  • And more

Resources:

 

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About Our Guest: 

Casandra is a bold and dynamic speaker who captivates her audiences with her authentic presence and impactful content. She utilizes unique approaches to transformational work to ensure ideal outcomes are achieved. Casandra uses a combination of her education and training, professional background, lived experiences, and gifts to support high-achieving leaders in prioritizing personal growth and well-being so that they create fulfilling and successful lives, relationships, and impactful work.

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Money Stories in Black and White with Casandra Austin-McDonald: Part 1 (Ep. 49)

Money Stories in Black and White with Casandra Austin-McDonald: Part 1 (Ep. 49)

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In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken is joined by Casandra Austin-McDonald to share her personal experience managing finances as a multiracial woman. Together, they explore how diverse racial backgrounds shape financial journeys, discuss the impact of systemic issues on wealth-building, and highlight the importance of emotional healing in achieving financial well-being.

Casandra discusses: 

  • Her biracial upbringing and what it revealed to her about financial experiences
  • How does financial independence stem from a desire to avoid bullying and social stigma
  • Ways we can emphasize the importance of teaching the next generation
  • Her experience with money as shaped by historical trauma and systemic challenges
  • And more

Resources:

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About Our Guest: 

Casandra is a bold and dynamic speaker who captivates her audiences with her authentic presence and impactful content. She utilizes unique approaches to transformational work to ensure ideal outcomes are achieved. Casandra uses a combination of her education and training, professional background, lived experiences, and gifts to support high-achieving leaders in prioritizing personal growth and well-being so that they create fulfilling and successful lives, relationships, and impactful work.

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Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2 (Ep. 48)

Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2 (Ep. 48)

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Are you confident your financial advisor is truly working for you? 

Welcome back to Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 2, where Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, dives into the fiduciary standard and arms you with essential questions to ask your financial advisor that ensure you’re hiring the right advisor for your unique situation. This episode uncovers the importance of having an advisor who understands your specific financial landscape and follows a fiduciary standard. You’ll also learn red flags indicating it might be time to find a new advisor.

Christine discusses: 

  • The importance of asking good questions in the hiring process
  • How and why you need to cultivate a positive long-term relationship with your advisor
  • Red flags to watch for in a financial planner, aka when to fire yours
  • And more

Resources:

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Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 1 (Ep. 47)

Hiring and Working with a Financial Advisor: Part 1 (Ep. 47)

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Hiring a financial advisor can change the trajectory of your financial future – for better or worse. 

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, highlights the essential aspects of hiring and working with a financial advisor. She addresses whether hiring a financial advisor is necessary for everyone and how to identify the right advisor for your financial goals. Whether you’re considering hiring or firing an advisor, Part 1 of this two-part series offers valuable insights into making informed decisions that align with your financial goals. 

Key takeaways include: 

  • Why financial planning is a necessity but hiring a financial planner is optional
  • Reasons why you might want a financial advisor
  • How you can find and hire a financial advisor
  • And more

 

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Modern Husbands: How Men Can Support Working Women (Ep. 46)

Modern Husbands: How Men Can Support Working Women (Ep. 46)

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Learn how you can support your working partner effectively with today’s special guest, Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands.

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Brian to talk about the dynamics of supporting working women and practical ways men can be better partners both financially and at home. Brian shares his personal experiences and practical advice on creating a balanced home, effective financial communication, managing household responsibilities as a team, and making time for what’s truly important.

Tune in and learn about navigating financial roles, breaking societal norms, and fostering a harmonious household.

Brian talks about: 

  • The journey that led him to create the Modern Husbands
  • How his relationship with money has changed now that his wife is the majority income earner in their household
  • The stereotypes that he and his wife encountered regarding how they manage money, parenthood, and their household
  • Tangible ways that men can support working women
  • How the Money Marriage Toolkit helps couples create more harmony in their relationships
  • And more

Resources:

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About our Guest: 

Brian Page is a husband, dad, and Founder of Modern Husbands. Brian spent 15 years as a personal finance and economics educator before transitioning to a senior-level position with Next Gen Personal Finance when he moved to Atlanta to support his wife’s career. Brian was recognized as a CNN Money Hero and is a former Working Group Member of President Obama’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability. He founded Modern Husbands, which is dedicated to sharing ideas on managing money and the home as a team.

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