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The Widow Empowerment ProjectDefining Trusts with Ashley Han (Ep. 13)What role do trusts play in securing a future for your loved ones?
Andy Dziedzic, joined by co-host Megan LeBarron and guest Ashley Han, an esteemed trust professional from High Point Law Offices, delves into the significance of trusts in estate planning. With over 20 years of legal experience, Ashley offers invaluable insights into the world of trusts and how they can protect and manage your assets effectively.
Listen as Andy, Megan and Ashley discuss:
The basics of trusts and their role in estate planning
Why testamentary trusts are crucial for managing inheritances
The differences...2025-03-0429 min
The Widow Empowerment ProjectDefining Trusts with Ashley Han (Ep. 13)What role do trusts play in securing a future for your loved ones?
Andy Dziedzic, joined by co-host Megan LeBarron and guest Ashley Han, an esteemed trust professional from High Point Law Offices, delves into the significance of trusts in estate planning. With over 20 years of legal experience, Ashley offers invaluable insights into the world of trusts and how they can protect and manage your assets effectively.
Listen as Andy, Megan and Ashley discuss:
The basics of trusts and their role in estate planning
Why testamentary trusts are crucial for managing inheritances
The differences bet...2025-03-0400 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectEstate Planning Essentials for Widows (Ep. 12)What will your legacy say about you?
Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron dig deep into estate planning essentials that widows and anyone serious about their financial health can’t afford to overlook.
Join in as they discuss practical steps for ensuring financial clarity and control, even in trying times. With a focus on empowerment, Andy and Megan introduce actionable resources like their pre-planning checklists estate summaries, and post-loss guides to help you organize and secure your future with confidence.
By listening, you’ll gain insights into:
The importance of financial summaries and prep...2025-02-0534 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectEstate Planning Essentials for Widows (Ep. 12)What will your legacy say about you?
Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron dig deep into estate planning essentials that widows and anyone serious about their financial health can’t afford to overlook.
Join in as they discuss practical steps for ensuring financial clarity and control, even in trying times. With a focus on empowerment, Andy and Megan introduce actionable resources like their pre-planning checklists estate summaries, and post-loss guides to help you organize and secure your future with confidence.
By listening, you’ll gain insights into:
The importance of financial summaries and prepa...2025-02-0500 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectPlanning for Peace: Estate Planning Made Simple with Ashley Han (Ep. 11)What would happen to your loved ones if you weren’t here tomorrow?
In this episode of The Widow Empowerment Project, Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron are joined by estate planning professional Ashley Han to address something we all know we need to do but often put off—getting our plans in order.
Ashley breaks it down in simple terms, covering the must-haves like wills and powers of attorney, plus other options like trusts and planning for loved ones with special needs. They also touch on how to start these conversations with your family and avoi...2025-01-1030 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectPlanning for Peace: Estate Planning Made Simple with Ashley Han (Ep. 11)What would happen to your loved ones if you weren’t here tomorrow?
In this episode of The Widow Empowerment Project, Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron are joined by estate planning professional Ashley Han to address something we all know we need to do but often put off—getting our plans in order.
Ashley breaks it down in simple terms, covering the must-haves like wills and powers of attorney, plus other options like trusts and planning for loved ones with special needs. They also touch on how to start these conversations with your family and avoi...2025-01-1000 min
Brave Widow ShowBW 129: Your Guide to Financial Security After Loss - with Andy DziedzicEmily sits down with Andy from the Prepared Retirement Institute to discuss financial planning tailored for widows. With years of experience and a personal understanding of loss, Andy shares invaluable advice on rebuilding financial confidence after losing a spouse. Learn about creating a personal financial strategy, the importance of estate planning, and finding a trusted financial partner to guide you through challenging times.
What You’ll Learn:
How to regain financial confidence after losing a spouse.
The 4 P’s of financial planning: Protect, Prevent, Provide, and Prepare.
Why a fiduciary is vital for managing your ass...2024-12-1731 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectLife After Loss: How Brave Widow Helps Women Rebuild with Emily Tanner (Ep. 10)Grief changes everything—but what if it could also ignite a path to purpose?
In this episode of The Widow Empowerment Project, Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron welcome Emily Tanner, who shares her personal story of loss and how it inspired her to create Brave Widow, a transformative community for widows navigating life after loss.
Brave Widow isn’t just about healing—it’s about empowering widows with practical tools, emotional support, and a network of like-minded women to help them rebuild meaningful lives.
If you or someone you know is facing grief, this con...2024-12-1121 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectLife After Loss: How Brave Widow Helps Women Rebuild with Emily Tanner (Ep. 10)Grief changes everything—but what if it could also ignite a path to purpose?
In this episode of The Widow Empowerment Project, Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron welcome Emily Tanner, who shares her personal story of loss and how it inspired her to create Brave Widow, a transformative community for widows navigating life after loss.
Brave Widow isn’t just about healing—it’s about empowering widows with practical tools, emotional support, and a network of like-minded women to help them rebuild meaningful lives.
If you or someone you know is facing grief, this con...2024-12-1100 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectEmpowered Grief: Navigating Loss and Rebuilding Life with Support with Claire Drexler (Ep. 9)Grief is a deeply personal journey, but with the right support, it becomes more manageable, offering comfort in life’s toughest moments.
In this episode, Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron speak with Claire Drexler, a licensed clinical social worker and grief educator from the Center for Loss and Bereavement. Claire discusses a holistic approach to grief counseling and the wide range of services offered by the Center, including individual counseling, family therapy, and specialized programs for children, as well as outreach to schools and senior centers.
Tune in as this conversation sheds light on the pr...2024-10-2135 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectEmpowered Grief: Navigating Loss and Rebuilding Life with Support with Claire Drexler (Ep. 9)Grief is a deeply personal journey, but with the right support, it becomes more manageable, offering comfort in life’s toughest moments.
In this episode, Andy Dziedzic and Megan LeBarron speak with Claire Drexler, a licensed clinical social worker and grief educator from the Center for Loss and Bereavement. Claire discusses a holistic approach to grief counseling and the wide range of services offered by the Center, including individual counseling, family therapy, and specialized programs for children, as well as outreach to schools and senior centers.
Tune in as this conversation sheds light on the pr...2024-10-2100 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectSupporting Widows with Dignity: The Role of In-Home Care with Mandy Delp (Ep. 8)When faced with grief, illness, or the loss of a loved one, finding the right support can make all the difference.
Mandy Delp, a caregiving expert from Home Helpers, joins host Andy Dziedzic and co-host Megan LeBarron to discuss how compassionate in-home care can provide vital assistance for widows and families during life’s most challenging moments.
Mandy shares the mission of Home Helpers, which offers personalized, non-medical care designed to maintain independence and dignity for those in need. Whether it’s helping with daily tasks like shopping and transportation, or providing advanced support for indi...2024-10-0237 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectSupporting Widows with Dignity: The Role of In-Home Care with Mandy Delp (Ep. 8)When faced with grief, illness, or the loss of a loved one, finding the right support can make all the difference.
Mandy Delp, a caregiving expert from Home Helpers, joins host Andy Dziedzic and co-host Megan LeBarron to discuss how compassionate in-home care can provide vital assistance for widows and families during life’s most challenging moments.
Mandy shares the mission of Home Helpers, which offers personalized, non-medical care designed to maintain independence and dignity for those in need. Whether it’s helping with daily tasks like shopping and transportation, or providing advanced support for indiv...2024-10-0200 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectFuneral Planning and Preparation with Licensed Funeral Director, Mike McDonald (Ep. 7)End of life planning is a sensitive (and often uncomfortable) topic that is easy to avoid, yet it stands as one of the most profound gifts you can give to your loved ones.
In this episode, Andy Dziedzic, MBA, is joined by co-host Megan LeBarron, Director of Financial Planning at Prepared Retirement Institute. Together they sit down with Mike McDonald, a licensed funeral director at Scanlin-McDonald Funeral Home with 25 years of experience, to discuss the significance of funeral pre-planning to alleviate the emotional and financial stress on families during their most vulnerable moments.
Mike, who h...2024-08-2600 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectFuneral Planning and Preparation with Licensed Funeral Director, Mike McDonald (Ep. 7)End of life planning is a sensitive (and often uncomfortable) topic that is easy to avoid, yet it stands as one of the most profound gifts you can give to your loved ones.
In this episode, Andy Dziedzic, MBA, is joined by co-host Megan LeBarron, Director of Financial Planning at Prepared Retirement Institute. Together they sit down with Mike McDonald, a licensed funeral director at Scanlin-McDonald Funeral Home with 25 years of experience, to discuss the significance of funeral pre-planning to alleviate the emotional and financial stress on families during their most vulnerable moments.
Mike, who...2024-08-2631 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectThe Travis Manion Foundation – Finding Healing Through Service to Others (Ep. 6)What if your deepest pain could be transformed into your life’s greatest purpose?
Losing a life partner is a profound and disorienting experience that can leave one grappling with feelings of intense anger and sadness. Those emotions can create a paralysis that prevents us from moving forward or be the catalyst that forces us to reevaluate our entire lives.
In this episode of the Widow Empowerment Project, host Andy Dziedzic welcomes Stephany Richards – a widow who found healing through volunteer service. After losing her husband at age 24, Stephany made the decision to channel her anger an...2024-08-0500 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectThe Travis Manion Foundation – Finding Healing Through Service to Others (Ep. 6)What if your deepest pain could be transformed into your life’s greatest purpose?
Losing a life partner is a profound and disorienting experience that can leave one grappling with feelings of intense anger and sadness. Those emotions can create a paralysis that prevents us from moving forward or be the catalyst that forces us to reevaluate our entire lives.
In this episode of the Widow Empowerment Project, host Andy Dziedzic welcomes Stephany Richards – a widow who found healing through volunteer service. After losing her husband at age 24, Stephany made the decision to channel her anger...2024-08-0519 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectAn Unexpected Loss: Finding Support as a Gold Star Spouse, with Lauren Tella (Ep. 5)The concept of widowhood seems like something only those in their twilight years should face.
Whenever this unexpected change might happen – earlier in life, or later – it can leave a person feeling lost, shocked and without direction. Thankfully, guidance exists for those who need it and the loved ones who support them.
Join Andy Dziedzic as he sits down with Lauren Tella, Accredited Financial Counselor® and Gold Star Spouse, to explore the importance of logistical and financial preparedness for the possibility of losing a life partner. Lauren shares her personal journey as a military spouse who un...2024-07-1500 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectAn Unexpected Loss: Finding Support as a Gold Star Spouse, with Lauren Tella (Ep. 5)The concept of widowhood seems like something only those in their twilight years should face.
Whenever this unexpected change might happen – earlier in life, or later – it can leave a person feeling lost, shocked and without direction. Thankfully, guidance exists for those who need it and the loved ones who support them.
Join Andy Dziedzic as he sits down with Lauren Tella, Accredited Financial Counselor® and Gold Star Spouse, to explore the importance of logistical and financial preparedness for the possibility of losing a life partner. Lauren shares her personal journey as a military spouse who u...2024-07-1524 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectBuilding Your Support Network with Crisis Navigation Partner, Debra Woog (Ep. 4)Losing a loved one is a difficult milestone that often evolves into a crisis situation. Frequently, many extremely important decisions need to be made quickly, under intense pressure and emotion. Without an adequate support network of friends, family, and professionals, completing even simple tasks can seem insurmountable.
Join Andy Dziedzic, MBA as he talks with Debra Woog, a Crisis Navigation Partner® with over 30 years of experience shepherding clients through crises and crossroads by creating and implementing a practical plan of action together. Debra describes the critical steps to take in managing the loss of a spouse and how...2024-07-0126 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectBuilding Your Support Network with Crisis Navigation Partner, Debra Woog (Ep. 4)Losing a loved one is a difficult milestone that often evolves into a crisis situation. Frequently, many extremely important decisions need to be made quickly, under intense pressure and emotion. Without an adequate support network of friends, family, and professionals, completing even simple tasks can seem insurmountable.
Join Andy Dziedzic, MBA as he talks with Debra Woog, a Crisis Navigation Partner® with over 30 years of experience shepherding clients through crises and crossroads by creating and implementing a practical plan of action together. Debra describes the critical steps to take in managing the loss of a spouse and how t...2024-07-0100 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectFrom Loss to Legacy: Introducing Your Host, Andy Dziedzic (Ep. 3)In the wake of losing a loved one, finding a path through the grief while managing financial responsibilities (among other estate complexities) can be overwhelmingly challenging. The Widow Empowerment Project aims to solve that problem.
In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about your host, Andy Dziedzic and the inspiration behind the Widow Empowerment Project Podcast. You’ll hear about Andy’s profound journey overcoming personal and professional challenges while he shares the pivotal moments that led to a career in financial planning, and why his mission is focused on helping the widowed commun...2024-06-1700 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectFrom Loss to Legacy: Introducing Your Host, Andy Dziedzic (Ep. 3)In the wake of losing a loved one, finding a path through the grief while managing financial responsibilities (among other estate complexities) can be overwhelmingly challenging. The Widow Empowerment Project aims to solve that problem.
In this episode, you’ll learn everything you need to know about your host, Andy Dziedzic and the inspiration behind the Widow Empowerment Project Podcast. You’ll hear about Andy’s profound journey overcoming personal and professional challenges while he shares the pivotal moments that led to a career in financial planning, and why his mission is focused on helping the widowed commun...2024-06-1722 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectGrief and Trauma Therapy With Jennifer McCarron (Ep. 2)Complex emotions often accompany grief, and therapy can provide a safe space to express feelings such as sadness, anger, guilt, and loneliness. A therapist acts as a strategic guide through the healing process, offering empathy, understanding, and validation.
In this episode, Andy Dziedzic sits down with Jennifer McCarron, LMFT – a marriage and family therapist with over 30 years of experience to discuss effective coping strategies for grief and trauma after the loss of your life partner.
Jennifer shares her expertise on therapeutic techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and tapping, uncovering their profound potential to f...2024-06-1700 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectGrief and Trauma Therapy With Jennifer McCarron (Ep. 2)Complex emotions often accompany grief, and therapy can provide a safe space to express feelings such as sadness, anger, guilt, and loneliness. A therapist acts as a strategic guide through the healing process, offering empathy, understanding, and validation.
In this episode, Andy Dziedzic sits down with Jennifer McCarron, LMFT – a marriage and family therapist with over 30 years of experience to discuss effective coping strategies for grief and trauma after the loss of your life partner.
Jennifer shares her expertise on therapeutic techniques like EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and tapping, uncovering their profound potential to...2024-06-1731 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectBuilding a Community with Michele Neff Hernandez (Ep. 1)Navigating life after the loss of a life partner is full of challenges – emotional, practical, financial. Facing those challenges while grieving can be overwhelming and finding practical support feels impossible.
Join Andy Dziedzic as he sits down with Michele Neff Hernandez, the CEO of Soaring Spirits International, whose unique journey through widowhood after the tragic loss of her husband led her to create a beacon of hope for widowed individuals seeking connection and understanding. Since it’s creation, Soaring Spirits has impacted nearly 5 million lives through innovative and empathetic programs. If you’re newly widowed or years into your...2024-06-1700 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectBuilding a Community with Michele Neff Hernandez (Ep. 1)Navigating life after the loss of a life partner is full of challenges – emotional, practical, financial. Facing those challenges while grieving can be overwhelming and finding practical support feels impossible.
Join Andy Dziedzic as he sits down with Michele Neff Hernandez, the CEO of Soaring Spirits International, whose unique journey through widowhood after the tragic loss of her husband led her to create a beacon of hope for widowed individuals seeking connection and understanding. Since it’s creation, Soaring Spirits has impacted nearly 5 million lives through innovative and empathetic programs. If you’re newly widowed or years into your...2024-06-1730 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectThe Widow Empowerment Project Coming SoonWelcome to The Widow Empowerment Project, with CEO and Senior Wealth Planner for Prepared Retirement Institute, Andy Dziedzic. This podcast is committed to helping widows and widowers alike navigate the new complexities of their evolving financial journey with understanding, ease, and compassion. After the loss of his mother, Andy witnessed his step-father struggle to navigate the financial landscape, and he came to the stark realization that the quality of financial service available to the widow community is significantly lacking adequate representation and value. Seeing this frustration first-hand has inspired Andy to embark on a journey to improve the standards...2024-06-1000 minThe Widow Empowerment ProjectThe Widow Empowerment Project Coming SoonWelcome to The Widow Empowerment Project, with CEO and Senior Wealth Planner for Prepared Retirement Institute, Andy Dziedzic. This podcast is committed to helping widows and widowers alike navigate the new complexities of their evolving financial journey with understanding, ease, and compassion. After the loss of his mother, Andy witnessed his step-father struggle to navigate the financial landscape, and he came to the stark realization that the quality of financial service available to the widow community is significantly lacking adequate representation and value. Seeing this frustration first-hand has inspired Andy to embark on a journey to improve the standards...2024-06-1000 min
Set ListCole DziedzicThis week, Jeff is joined by singer-songwriter Cole Dziedzic. Originally from Georgia, Cole has found himself in the city of Chicago for graduate school - where he is studying opera. However, this young man plays a mean guitar and croons like you would not believe.Overall excellent musician, Cole’s set list touches on his nostalgic grunge days, as well as some deep tracks from newer big-name artists that are important to Cole.Cole Dziedzichttps://music.apple.com/us/album/strange-things-are-happening-in-normaltown-ep/1597535678https://open.spotify.com/album/0Twiy5jIoCK1CJ...2022-07-141h 11
On The MatWorld Champion, Olympic bronze medalist and UWW Vice President Stan Dziedzic - OTM546World champion and UWW Vice President Stan DziedzicWorld champion, Olympic bronze medalist and UWW Vice President Stan Dziedzic goes On The Mat as we prepare for the 2018 Wrestling World Championships in Budapest.Show Segments0:35 - Why will Andy Hamilton get great sleep in Budapest?2:30 - High school coach in Kansas will implement the PDI this year.4:20 - Ask Andy Segment.6:30 - Throwback to the Paris orange juice from 2017.9:15 - Answering the question.13:54 - Helen Maroulis wins the spot17:45 - Seeding 33. Good thing or bad thing?22:30 - Final...2018-10-141h 29
The Spaniard Show#123 Interview: Andy Dziedzic, Illegal Dishwasher Turned Financial Pro Why does The Spaniard get up so early in the morning? It was the influence of Andy Dziedzic (DZ). Why does The Spaniard leap before he’s completely ready? Also due to DZ. He's also influenced how The Spaniard views money and his willingness to play the long game. Andy helps lead a financial advisory with clients nationwide. He’s fueled by experiencing scarcity firsthand, an early start to his working life and a passion for building knowledge. Isn’t it DZ to see the overlap here? (OMG, see what we did there??)2017-09-2600 min