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How to Not Freak Out When the Markets Go Crazy with Akash Kanojia (Ep. 65)

How to Not Freak Out When the Markets Go Crazy with Akash Kanojia (Ep. 65)

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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 to keep your cool and stick to your investment plan when market volatility triggers panic, fear, and even FOMO.

Akash shares candid stories from his own investment career—including early setbacks and the lessons learned about discipline, emotional awareness, and long-term strategy. He unpacks why even the savviest professionals can fall prey to herd mentality, make impulsive decisions, or let their egos interfere with sound judgment. Christine and Akash offer clear, practical advice for staying focused on your financial goals, building robust systems, and harnessing emotional intelligence to make better decisions—especially when markets go haywire.


Christine and Akash discuss:

  • Why every market crash is an emotional story
  • The permanence of fear and panic even among professional investors.
  • The major lessons Akash learnt from his $750,000 trading loss.
  • How external opinions and sensationalist media coverage amplify investor emotions.
  • Historical cycles of FOMO.
  • Why it is important to reframe money as a tool to support not define happiness

 

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About our Guest:

Akash holds a BBA degree from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, a BA degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin, a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from New York University’s School of Law, where he was a Jacobson Scholar in Law & Business, and a Master of Public Policy degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Akash is also a member of the New York State Bar and is a CFA charterholder.

Akash has also had roles at McKinsey & Company, De Nederlandsche Bank, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He led the stand-up, launch and day-to-day operations of the Commercial Paper Funding Facility, an emergency lending vehicle at the vanguard of the Federal Reserve’s effort to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. He was also a key advisor to Federal Reserve Bank of New York leadership on green finance and markets. At McKinsey, he assisted financial and energy sector clients in navigating the aftermath of the 2008 crash. He managed a €30 billion sovereign fixed-income portfolio across the euro, dollar, and yen at De Nederlandsche Bank. Akash founded two companies, one in the battery space and another in the document management space, and served for 10 years on the Board of Directors of the Lineage Project, an NYC nonprofit. Akash is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at NYU’s School of Law and its Stern School of Business.

 

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Your Job Exit Strategy with Tania Brown (Ep. 62)

Your Job Exit Strategy with Tania Brown (Ep. 62)

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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: it did NOT involve riding off into the sunset on a unicorn), the common pitfalls ambitious people tend to overlook, and the step-by-step considerations you must address to put yourself—and your family—on smart financial footing.

This engaging conversation is full of candid stories, tangible processes, and practical mindset shifts to make sure your leap isn’t just brave, but also brilliantly planned.

Christine and Tania discuss:

  • The importance of setting up a clear, confident exit strategy.
  • How to manage unpredictable income after leaving a steady paycheck.
  • How to avoid common pitfalls like underpricing yourself or over-investing in business tools you don’t need.
  • The major challenges women over the age of 40 face when transitioning to self-employment.
  • Making the emotional transition from leader to entrepreneur with peace of mind.
  • Actionable steps for calculating your living and business expenses during a transition.

Resources:

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About Our Guest:

Tania Brown i]s a financial coach with over 20 years of experience, She helps corporate women build a financial bridge to the self-employed life they’ve dreamed of.

She does this by simplifying the complexities of navigating personal, business, and often overlooked mindset aspects of the transition from steady paychecks to unstable business income.

She’ll help you:

☑ Get Clarity and Direction: Move past confusion by understanding your current financial picture and assessing your personal “Quit Job” readiness with confidence.

☑ Uncover Key Blindspots: Proactively identify potential financial roadblocks or overlooked areas so you can take smart action before you make your leap.

☑ Map Your “Freedom” Date: Create a realistic financial timeline so you know exactly when you can confidently resign and begin building your self-employed life.

You won’t leave with just theory; you’ll have your personalized Blueprint—a solid starting point for making a confident transition to living life on your own terms.

Imagine this:

⋅ Waking up every morning excited to work with your clients.
⋅ Setting your own hours and creating a schedule that honors your priorities.
⋅ Building a thriving business that supports your dreams.

This is within your reach! Ready to finally take the step to live life on your own terms?

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Dissolve Money Blocks with Hypnosis with Tammy Tyree (Ep. 59)

Dissolve Money Blocks with Hypnosis with Tammy Tyree (Ep. 59)

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On this engaging episode, Financial Dignity® Coach Christine Luken chat with Tammy Tyree, an award-winning author and clinical hypnotherapist. Together, they explore the fascinating world of hypnosis and how it can dissolve deep-seated money blocks. Tammy shares her journey into hypnotherapy and reveals how this powerful tool works to replace old, limiting beliefs with empowering new ones—a game-changer for those seeking financial growth. Plus, get a sneak peek into their collaborative Money Mind Reset Hypnosis Library, a collection designed to help you tackle the most stubborn financial issues effortlessly.


Christine and Tammy discuss:

  • How hypnosis differs from meditation.
  • How combining emotional intelligence with financial planning leads to more effective results.
  • Accessing your subconscious to rewrite unhelpful money scripts and embrace abundance.
  • Common myths surrounding hypnosis.
  • Getting unexpected results by adopting new mantras and breaking free from financial shame.

 

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About Our Guest: 

Tammy Tyree is an award-winning author and clinical hypnotherapist. A devoted mother of four and proud grandmother, she spent years helping individuals navigate the depths of the subconscious.

Now fully immersed in her passion for writing, Tammy has transitioned into a full-time author and self-hypnosis audio creator, blending her expertise in the mind’s hidden realms with the art of storytelling.

She is celebrated for her memoir and paranormal fiction, weaving profound themes of transformation, spirituality, and the unseen. As a writer, narrator, and explorer of all things spiritual, Tammy inspires others to embrace healing, self-discovery, and the power of our Divine Source.

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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

Resources:

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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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The Business of Family Business With Josh Ackerman (Ep. 42)

The Business of Family Business With Josh Ackerman (Ep. 42)

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How can you navigate the complexities of transitioning a family business to the next generation?

Today on Money Is Emotional, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, sits down with Financial Life Planner™ and host of Transition Talks: Business Exit & Retirement Strategies, Josh Ackerman, who shares invaluable insights on handling the financial and emotional aspects of passing a family business to the next generation. Learn why treating your children fairly doesn’t always mean treating them equally and discover the essential conversations to have early on.

Join Christine and Josh to hear real-life experiences about what goes into creating a seamless handover, maintaining family harmony, and planning for the future. 

Top takeaways include:

  • Why Josh decided to join his father’s financial services firm, Context Financial
  • The biggest and most common pitfall in business transitions
  • Why treating your children fairly may not always mean treating them equally
  • What business owners with young children should be thinking about 
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Josh Ackerman, joined Context Financial in 2006 and became a Certified Financial Planner™ in 2009. Josh is a member of the Financial Planning Association, a national association that supports CFP® professionals, financial planners, academic leaders, students, and those who support the financial planning process. He is the host of Transition Talks: Business Exit & Retirement Strategies.

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Becoming a Profitable Landlord With Mark Dolfini (Ep. 34)

Becoming a Profitable Landlord With Mark Dolfini (Ep. 34)

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What does it take to turn a rough start into a triumphant success when investing in real estate? 

Get ready to listen to some of the most valuable lessons for aspiring landlords and real estate investors from Mark Dolfini, founder of Mark Dolfini Strategic Coaching and Landlord Coach.

Financial Dignity® Coach, Christine Luken, welcomes Mark Dolfini, a veteran of the US Marines, author, and a life and business strategist, onto the show today to share his story about becoming a successful real estate investor from a rocky start as a landlord. Mark addresses some common mistakes landlords make, such as underestimating expenses and overestimating income, leading to financial strain and personal stress. He emphasizes the importance of proper property underwriting, strategic planning, and budgeting for expenses like capital expenditures and vacancy rates. Mark gets real about his own plot twists, sharing a personal story of overworking, facing foreclosures, and hospitalization, highlighting the risks of mismanagement. But like any great story, there’s a silver lining! He concludes with advice on creating systems and processes for efficient property management, ensuring landlords can avoid creating unnecessary jobs for themselves and maintain profitability.

Mark talks about: 

  • His experience as a landlord and how he got into the real estate business
  • The most common mistakes landlords make that adversely affect the profitability of their business
  • Tips about being “time-wealthy” for any business owner
  • His VIP Method Course for Landlords
  • And more

Resources:

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About Our Guest: 

Mark Dolfini is a Strategic Life and Business Coach and founder of Mark Dolfini Strategic Coaching and Landlord Coach, LLC. Mark has an eclectic background starting from his time as a U.S. Marine. His professional experience includes accounting and banking fields, Commercial Underwriting, Commercial Lending and Loan Review, Residential Property Management, and  Real Estate Investments.

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