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Comparison, Envy, and Contentment (Ep.57)

Comparison, Envy, and Contentment (Ep.57)

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If we know that comparison has the tendency to make us feel bad, why do we do it?

Let’s unpack it together.

On this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christian Luken revisits one of her favorite books called Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown. She shares insights on comparison, envy, and contentment and how they relate to financial matters.

Christine’s top takeaways:

  • Comparison is not an emotion but rather an activity that leads to all kinds of emotions.
  • You feel jealous when someone is pulling away from you.
  • We feel envious when we want something another person has and we don’t want them to have it.
  • Healthy desire pulls us forward into a more expansive future.
  • If you are not feeling content, intentionally practicing gratitude is the antidote.

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OUTLINE
00:00 – Intro
02:04 – Comparison itself is not an emotion.
05:36 – Why I didn’t use the term jealousy in the title of this episode?
08:52 – Why envy feels more devious than jealousy?
14:37 – How society has conditioned women to put their desires as secondary.
22:30 – What is contentment?
27:41 – Why I implemented a gratitude practice during the worst year of my life?
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The Good Money Revolution with Derrick Kinney (Ep. 56)

The Good Money Revolution with Derrick Kinney (Ep. 56)

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What does it feel like to give back and still thrive financially?

In this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken chats with Derrick Kinney, author of the bestseller “Good Money Revolution.” Derrick’s journey from running a top financial advisory firm to spearheading a movement where money meets meaning is both inspiring and revolutionary. Discover why he believes that money isn’t bad and how good people can leverage it to make a great impact. Derrick shares insights about connecting cash with causes, diversifying your giving strategy, and his infectious philosophy that more money equals more good.

Christine and Derrick dive into: 

  • (02:02) Why Derrick sold his successful business at its peak to pursue a passion-driven career
  • (09:35) The concept of the “Good Money Revolution” and its impact on financial success
  • (14:28) How connecting cash to a cause increases happiness and purpose
  • (16:57) Practical ways to start giving, even when funds feel tight
  • (35:24) Investing in relationships for long-term growth and fulfillment
  • (38:45) How setbacks have paved the way for Derrick’s triumphs
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

Derrick Kinney is dedicated to helping anyone who feels left behind build the wealth and life they deserve. Coming from a lower to middle-class family, Derrick didn’t start with much and had to carve his own path. Despite the odds being stacked against him, Derrick set clear goals, worked hard, and reached millionaire status at 37. From there, Derrick built one of the top financial planning firms in the country, helping countless individuals achieve their own millionaire dreams with a plan that truly works. Today, Derrick is known as “America’s Financial Educator.” He takes that role seriously because he understands what it’s like to start from scratch. Derrick gets it—the frustrations, worries, and uncertainty about financial futures—and is here to help others overcome those challenges with a proven plan.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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