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Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsMoney Mindset Reset: Shift Your Thinking to Reach Your Financial Goals (Replay)Welcome to a special mid-year replay from the Know Better, Do Better series! This conversation between two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals—Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore—dives deep into a topic that’s foundational to building wealth: money mindset. We’re halfway through the year, and it’s the perfect time to check in on your mindset around money and how it may be influencing your financial progress. Whether you’ve hit your goals or feel like you’ve stalled out, the way you think about money plays a bigger role than you might realize. In fact, it’s so important...2025-06-2446 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsHow to Avoid Lifestyle Creep and Make Smart Money Choices During Uncertain TimesThis episode originally aired in 2023, but it’s just as relevant—if not more—today. As part of our What to Do During Times of Uncertainty series, we’re revisiting this powerful conversation between CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore. In a world full of uncertainty, flashy financial advice, and constant lifestyle upgrades, it’s easy to lose sight of the long-term costs of the choices we make. Whether you’re tempted by a YOLO trip, a new car, or you're navigating a job change, this episode helps you weigh the true impact of your decisions—...2025-05-2649 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsKnow Better. Do Better: How to Navigate a LayoffWhether you saw it coming or it was a total shock, getting laid off can flip your world upside down. But a layoff doesn’t have to derail your financial future—or your confidence. In this episode, Certified Financial Planner® Chloe Moore joins Lauryn Williams to break down how to navigate a layoff with clarity and control. From negotiating severance and protecting your credit to preparing emotionally and financially for what’s next, they offer practical, empowering advice for anyone facing—or worried about—a job loss. If you're in the middle of a career transition...2025-05-1338 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsStaying Prepared: The Reality of Federal EStaying Prepared: The Reality of Federal Employment in Uncertain Timesmployment in Uncertain Times, With Jessica GrayLauryn Williams sits down with her cousin, Jessica Gray—an attorney specializing in employment and labor law and a federal government employee. Jessica shares her personal journey growing up in Washington, DC, navigating money lessons from her parents, building generational wealth, and why she’s staying “resume ready” in today’s uncertain economic and political climate. As the current administration reshapes federal employment practices, job security isn’t what it used to be—even in government roles once known for stability. Jessica pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening behind the scenes, from sudden policy shifts to mass l...2025-04-281h 01Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsKnow Better. Do Better: What to Know Before Fleeing the CountryThinking about becoming a digital nomad or relocating to another country? Whether you're dreaming of remote work with a passport in hand or trying to escape the daily grind by starting over abroad, there’s more to it than sunshine and freedom. In this Know Better. Do Better. episode, Lauryn Williams—who has firsthand experience living abroad in Colombia—is joined by fellow Certified Financial Planner Chloe Moore, who has worked with clients navigating the ins and outs of international living. Together, they shed light on the financial, legal, and emotional realities that often go overlooked. Fro...2025-04-1546 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBetting on Myself: Choosing Freedom Abroad, With Royal WilliamsIn today’s episode, Lauryn Williams talks with Royal Williams, a global traveler, educator, and founder of Yup! She Travels and Yup! We Travel. Royal shares what it really takes to build a life in a different country—from the logistics of visas and finding housing to the emotional and financial shifts that come with stepping into the unknown. From studying abroad and landing her first job in Colombia to now running two travel-focused businesses and living in Medellín full-time, Royal has created a life on her own terms. She breaks down what you need to know...2025-04-011h 05Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsKnow Better Do Better: Preparing for UncertaintyPeople are feeling worried, concerned, and stressed about the changes happening this year. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloe discuss good financial habits and how to prepare for uncertainty—whether it’s navigating a layoff, adjusting to rising costs, or even making big life changes like moving abroad. They dive into practical strategies to help you take control of your finances when so much feels out of your hands, from budgeting and saving to spotting financial scams and making smart money moves. Key Takeaways Why so many people are reevaluating their finances and maki...2025-03-1836 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsHow to Travel the World with Kids: Budget-Friendly Tips and TricksWe’re taking it back to one of our most inspiring travel episodes! Preethi Harbuck of the Local Passport Family joined us to share her incredible journey of traveling the world with her husband and five kids. Together, they’ve visited 62 countries (43 with kids!) while making travel a priority in their lives—on a budget. In this throwback episode, Preethi reflects on how her upbringing shaped her views on money, the creative ways her family funds their adventures, and how they’ve turned travel into a tool for teaching their children about culture, history, and financial responsibility. I...2025-01-1435 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsKnow Better Do Better: Budgeting for Travel, With Chloe MooreChloe Moore is Back for the "Know Better, Do Better" Series! This time, we're diving into the art of budgeting for travel. Whether you're a spontaneous traveler or a detailed planner, Lauryn and Chloe break down practical strategies to help you enjoy your trips while staying on track with your financial goals.   From understanding how to prioritize travel in your budget to setting up savings "buckets," this episode covers everything you need to know to plan your dream vacations without breaking the bank. Key Takeaways Discover the average cost of vacations a...2024-12-3130 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFrom Paying Off Debt to Living on the Road: Brittney Lynn’s Entrepreneurial JourneyIn today’s episode, Lauryn Williams talks with Brittney Lynn, a PR agency owner who has crafted a life of adventure and financial freedom. From growing up as an only child in Indiana to living debt-free and embarking on a “van life” journey, Brittney shares her incredible path. She discusses her financial lessons, paying off debt with her husband, and how they eventually left Dallas to travel across the country in a custom-built van. Brittney now resides in San Diego, where she runs her PR agency, Human Connection Agency, and continues to prioritize a life designed on her terms. ...2024-12-1758 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsStudent Loan Chaos: What You Must Know Before the End of 2024Lauryn Williams dives deep into the complexities of the student loan world. From the SAVE plan and income-driven repayment options to Parent PLUS loans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Lauryn shares valuable insights to help borrowers navigate uncertainty and take control of their financial future. Whether you're juggling six-figure debt or looking to maximize repayment strategies, this episode offers actionable advice for optimizing your student loans during a time of legislative and administrative changes. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Lauryn breaks down the latest developments in the student loan world, offering actionable st...2024-12-0316 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsTravel, Money, and Living for Today, With Jonathan GrannickWe’re continuing our Travel Series with a special throwback episode! Originally aired in October 2022, this conversation with Certified Financial Planner Jonathan Grannick is a must-listen for anyone looking to balance living an epic life today with planning for a financially secure tomorrow. Jonathan, founder of Wonder Wealth LLC, brings 11 years of financial planning experience and a passion for helping young families and professionals. But his adventurous spirit and love of travel make his story so unique. From living in four countries and swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines to navigating intense poverty in Manila’s slum...2024-11-1956 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinding Success Through Financial ResilienceIn this episode, Lauryn Williams is joined by AJ Vassar, an entrepreneur, international speaker, and world traveler. AJ dives into how he set his “freedom date,” moved from the United States to Medellin, Colombia, and embraced financial literacy to create a life of independence. Tune in to hear about his experiences as a business owner, his season of learning while homeless, and how he has lived abroad for over six years using his "freedom date" philosophy.  Key Takeaways [7:30] College Life and Financial Struggles: AJ shares how growing up in financial hardship shaped his mindset and how a...2024-10-2251 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWelcome Back! Updates on Life, Business, and TravelLauryn Williams is back on the Worth Listening Podcast with some major updates! After a long break since the last episode in August of last year, she’s ready to dive into what's been happening in her life and business, including some big changes. Lauryn discusses the latest updates on student loan repayment, her decision to take her income to zero after growing a successful business, and why she’s now living abroad. She also shares exciting news about combining her passions for travel and finance into empowering financial retreats. Key Takeaways Big student loan upda...2024-10-0814 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsEmpowering Student Loan HoldersStudent loans have gone crazy! Payments are starting back up in October and people are desperately trying to figure out what they need to do to prepare. So I’m going to share everything you need to know related to getting ready to start repaying your loans again. There have been a lot of changes so if you have student loans or are thinking about getting student loans, you need to listen to this.  In the episode, I share: Lump sum payments and who shouldn’t be making them Steps to take before payme...2023-08-011h 16Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBeyond the Game: Unleashing Potential, with Kelvin BeachumToday NFL player Kelvin Beachum joins the podcast. Kelvin is a Texas native entering his 12th season. In addition to playing football, he is also a board member, advisor, active technology investor, and philanthropist. Today Kevin will share with us his money memoir including his entry into the NFL and why he has continued to pursue other opportunities while playing. You will be encouraged and motivated by his message. In this episode we discuss: Living below your means How your experiences and exposure change your relationship with money That...2023-07-1850 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsCash Stuffing to Financial FreedomToday Carrie Nicholson joins Lauryn Williams on the podcast. Carrie is a business manager who enjoys all things money and wealth. Before quitting her job to become full-time self-employed for the past decade, she was a tax accountant and Certified Bookkeeper. In 2018, she sold her first finance blog, Careful Cents, for nearly six figures. Today, she owns multiple online businesses including a YouTube channel about cash budgeting and a Colorado travel blog. Today Carrie will share with us more about where her interest in finances came from and how she uses her personal financial story to create...2023-07-0442 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsDitching Scarcity Mindset, With Lauryn WilliamsSummer is here, kids are out of school, people are headed out on vacations, and it’s the time of year when scarcity mindset starts to set in for many. Podcast host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams shares how this is playing out in her own life right now. She’s also jumping back into the podcast archives to bring back one of her favorite episodes to address scarcity mindset and financial literacy to help change the trajectory of where you want to go financially. In the episode, Lauryn and guest Claudia Steer discuss: What...2023-06-2055 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBitcoin Journey: Real Story from Bitcoin Investor Sean Johnson-SippialThe Worth Listening podcast is excited to get back to sharing money memoirs. Listening to the money stories of others allows us to learn from the experience and unique perspectives of others. Sean Johnson-Sippial joins host Lauryn Williams on the podcast to share his money memoir.  Sean is a self-proclaimed Bitcoin evangelist who found Bitcoin in 2016 and hasn’t looked back. In this episode, Lauryn and Sean talk about: The common theme of entrepreneurship that ran throughout his childhood His drive to keep his money and the importance of delayed gratification...2023-06-0648 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening 2023 UpdatesIt’s time for a Worth Listening update. There are a lot of exciting things in store for the remainder of 2023 and moving forward. Host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams, is sharing where the podcast is headed and exciting pivots in her financial planning company, Worth Winning. In this episode, Lauryn talks about: The return of additional guests and money memoirs to the podcast Where you can find Lauryn & Chloe continuing to break down financial planning How a financial retreat can help you organize your finances along with the 2023 locations an...2023-05-2314 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsUnderstanding CreditWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. Credit is a super popular topic. And there’s a myth that because you have good credit, you’re in good financial health. Chloe and Lauryn constantly see people getting tak...2023-05-0940 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsGenerational Wealth, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. Is generational wealth really as good as we think it is? 70% of wealthy families lose their wealth within one generation, while 80% of today’s millionaires made their money on their own...2023-04-2541 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsSpending With PurposeWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. Socially responsible investing is a trendy topic, but many are overlooking the positive impact of spending with purpose. Lauryn and Chloe are sharing ways you can be more intentional with yo...2023-04-1137 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsAre You Ready to Work with a Financial Planner? With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreLauryn is hosting two Welcome to Wealth financial retreats this summer for young professional women. Want to go on an adventure and create a financial plan for your life? Learn more at the links below. Medellin, Colombia July 2023 Bali, Indonesia August 2023 Welcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life example...2023-03-2839 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers: Improving Your Money Mindset, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. The way you think about money can be a major obstacle to hitting your financial goals. So Chloé and Lauryn are talking about money mindset. They’re going to share what...2023-03-1442 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers: Time is Money! The Opportunity Cost of Your Choices, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. Are you considering the opportunity costs of your decisions? Maybe lifestyle creep is keeping you in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. Are you about to turn 40 and haven’t started saving for retir...2023-02-2845 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers of Starting a BusinessWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. Are you thinking about quitting your job to start a business? Lauryn and Chloe are sharing behind the numbers of starting a business and what you need to think about b...2023-02-1437 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsEasy Ways to Save on TaxesWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. It’s time to think about paying taxes for the money you made in 2022. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé are diving into all things taxes. They find people are consta...2023-01-3138 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers: Saving for RetirementWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé dive into retirement savings. Despite all the craziness going on in the world, it’s important to prioritize getting some money in an investment...2023-01-1738 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWelcome to 2023We are kicking off 2023 on the podcast with host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams reflecting on 2022 and sharing her goals for the business and on what’s in store for Worth Winning and the Worth Listening podcast for the new year. Lauryn shares more about: What motivates her in the world of financial planning The pivot Worth Winning made in its service offerings to focus on “one-to-many” services A workplace option for bringing financial literacy to employees Upcoming 2023 Welcome to Wealth financial retreat locations Why she is focusing on empowering people in their finances Her person...2023-01-0309 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers: Buying a New CarWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé discuss a purchase people make that often puts them in a hole they don’t need to be in—buying a new car. End-of-the-y...2022-12-2142 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers: Budgeting for Big ExpensesWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé are talking about budgeting for big expenses. It’s the holidays, and all kinds of expenses are coming out of the woodwork that will be hi...2022-12-0636 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers: Money and Relationships, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreWelcome to Round 2 of the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé are talking about finances and relationships. It’s commonly known that money is one of the leading causes of divorces. People come into relationsh...2022-11-2235 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBehind the Numbers: Homeownership vs RentingWelcome to Round 2 of the  “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They are going to take you behind the numbers with real-life examples of financial situations to help you gain confidence and clarity to control your financial destiny. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloé are showing behind the numbers of renting vs buying a home. While many people think they are going to save money if they b...2022-11-0839 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBeing Intentional So You Can Do What You Want, With Joe BriggsHow do you know if you’re making a good investment? We’re excited to have Joe Briggs join Lauryn Williams on the podcast to continue our Venture Capital series.  Joe earned his undergrad degree on a football scholarship at Texas Christian University. When a car accident ended any chance he had of playing in the NFL he continued his studies earning a Master's degree at Florida A&M University and a law degree from FSU College of Law. Joe has more than 20 years of experience in public policy, education, and a...2022-09-271h 01Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsLearning As You Go With Pilar Johnson & Bobak EmamianAre you looking for a clear cut path into the Venture Capital world? Co-founders of Debut Capital, Pilar Johnson and Bobak Emamian join Lauryn Williams on the show to share their journey into Venture Capital and the main lessons they have learned along the way. They share why you need to be willing to learn as you go, the importance of finding people with complementary skill sets, and why you need to be open to receiving feedback along the way.  Learn more about Pilar, Bobak, and Debut Capital at debutcapital.com F...2022-09-1351 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsHow Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Stress Impact Your Finances, With Aja EvansToday’s guest is Aja Evans, also known as the ‘feel-good financial therapist.” Aja is a board-certified therapist who specializes in financial therapy. Since having her own financial enlightenment which transformed how she thought and felt about money, she is determined to empower people to take control of their financial journey beginning with evaluating how their past experiences impact their financial decisions. Aja specializes in identifying how anxiety, self-esteem, and stress impact financial wellness. Today Aja will share with us more about how your relationship with money impacts all facets of life including how you feel emotionally and ph...2022-08-1644 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsUpdate: Vacation EpisodeThis week Lauryn is traveling, but giving us an update on what to expect in the coming weeks, including a new series that's gearing up to start soon! Be sure you're Following and Subscribed to the podcast so you won't miss it! If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning, follow us on social media: Instagram: @worthwinning Twitter: @worth_winning Facebook: @worthwinningfp LinkedIn: @lauryn-williams 2022-08-0203 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsMidyear Update from LaurynWe are halfway through 2022, which makes it the perfect time for host Lauryn Williams to share an update on what’s taken place so far this year and the exciting plans that are in store for Worth Winning and the Worth Listening podcast for the second half of the year.   Lauryn is going to share more about: Why time is our most valuable commodity and the event that brought this to light for her in 2022 The exciting travel goal that she achieved in May and where else she’s trying to travel to before the year is ove...2022-07-2016 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsReal Wealth Defined: True Riches are More than Money, With Sam AchoToday's guest on the Worth Listening podcast is Sam Acho. Sam is a nine-year NFL veteran, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. In addition to his work as an ESPN sports analyst, Sam speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches. He is the founder and president of Athletes for Justice and the Director of Impact at AWM Capital. Sam served as vice president of the NFL Players Association and is currently an ambassador for International Justice Mission. Sam has a truly unique and refreshing perspective on money and one a lot of people don’t expect from a...2022-07-0541 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsAirbnb Hosting: The Good, the Bad, and the WTH!? With Peter FigaroLearn about Lauryn's upcoming webinar "Death, Dollars, and Daiquiris: Estate Planning for Young Money Makers” Today’s guest on the Worth Listening podcast is Peter Figaro. Peter is one of Lauryn’s friends and an early millennial who retired at 40 years old. His story is a great example of why it can be a good thing to take advantage of the benefits that a job can offer instead of going after the sexy trend of entrepreneurship.  Not only was he able to retire in his 40s, but he purchased his first home at 25 years old. He has...2022-06-2156 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsUsing a Corporate Job to Build Wealth and Retire EarlyThe FIRE movement may be trendy but that doesn’t mean you need to jump on trends to build wealth and retire early. Today financial coach April Stewart is joining the podcast to share her unsexy millionaire journey with us. She grew up in a low-income household and spent the first part of her career living paycheck to paycheck with minimal savings. After experiencing a major financial setback, she persevered and started taking steps to build a strong financial foundation. Before she realized that it happened, she hit millionaire status.  April retired early and has sha...2022-06-0741 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsHard Left Turn: Making a Financial PivotWe are continuing the Worth Listening Millionaire Series today with Joe Saul-Sehy. Joe is the creator and co-host of the award-winning Stacking Benjamins podcast and the co-author (with Emily Guy Birken) of the new hit book STACKED: Your Super Serious Guide to Modern Money Management. While Joe is known for being a financial expert and was once known as the “money man” in media, his career started out as a financial advisor who wasn’t taking his own advice. He’s going to share with us the low moment in his financial life when he realized it was time to make...2022-05-2450 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsA Journey to Financial FortitudeWe are rolling along with our Millionaire Series this week with guest L. Renee Whaley here to share her money memoir with us. L. Renee hit millionaire status in 2021 after paying off $75k worth of debt, and two mortgages including an investment property. While continuing to work in corporate America, she is also a financial coach who helps individuals and families customize strategies to live debt-free along with assisting scholars with finding scholarships so they can attend college debt-free. She is also the author of A Journey to Financial Fortitude: How I Paid Off $75k, Went to College Debt-Free, and...2022-05-1047 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsLearning by Doing: The Delights of Getting in Over Your HeadToday we are taking a break from the Millionaire Series to focus on financial transparency. April is financial literacy month. The entire purpose of the Worth Listening podcast is to help spread financial literacy and host Lauryn Williams wants to share her imperfect financial journey with you to show that we are all in this together.  Joining Lauryn on the podcast is her friend and fellow financial planner, Ben Martinek. Ben runs two financial companies called Bona Fide Finance and Student Loan Tax Experts. He is also the host of the FI Entrepreneur podcast. Martinek I...2022-04-2641 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWork-Optional By 40 Years OldWe’re excited to be continuing the Worth Listening Millionaire Series! Over the next couple of months, Worth Listening host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Wiliams, will be interviewing millionaires on the podcast so we can hear their money memoirs and what they did to reach that coveted millionaire status. Today on the podcast is Walli Miller. Walli is the founder of Financially Thriving where she works as a money coach to help other women experience the same financial transformation in their lives that she experienced in her own life.  Walli is a first-generation college gra...2022-04-1253 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsMillionaire Series: The Two Rules of Building Wealth, With Jeremy SchneiderWe’re excited to continue the Worth Listening Millionaire Series with another inspiring story. Worth Listening host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Wiliams, has been interviewing millionaires on the podcast so we can hear their money memoirs and what they did to reach that coveted millionaire status. Today on the podcast, Jeremy Schneider of the Personal Finance Club is here to share his money memoir with us. Jeremy is a successful entrepreneur and personal finance expert. After starting an internet company in college and selling it at the age of 34 for over $5M, he retired at 36. Since th...2022-03-2941 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsStarting From Scratch in Your Finances, With Nancy DomeToday’s guest on the Worth Listening podcast is Dr. Nancy Dome. Dr. Dome is a renowned speaker, author, and equity consultant. In 2014 she co-founded Epoch Education to provide leaders in education and business with accessible professional development in diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and equity.  As an educator for nearly three decades, Dr. Dome taught in the juvenile court and community schools and has served as a Distinguished Teacher in Residence and faculty member at California State University San Marcos. Her transformative approach helps school districts and educational agencies throughout the country navigate complex topics, build bridges, and...2022-02-1545 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinances Flourish with FocusWayne Lomax is joining the conversation on the Worth Listening podcast to share his Money Memoir. Wayne comes from a long line of entrepreneurs beginning with his great-great grandfather who was born in slavery, his grandfather, his father, and now his children. In addition to serving a leading church in South Florida, Wayne is also the president of The Fountain Endowed Legacy Scholarship Fund and the Youth Development Institute. Specializing in personal development, Wayne helps people pursue their full potential. Today Wayne will share with us more about the financial lessons he learned throughout his career along with the...2022-02-0147 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsThe Importance of Understanding Your Finances,Today’s guest on the Worth Listening podcast is Tianna Madison. Tianna is a 2x Olympian, 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, 3x World Champion, Author, and Yogi. Today she is sharing her personal story with us including the financial ups and downs that came with her career as a professional athlete.  While still in college, Tianna earned the opportunity to go pro in track and field. Although many people think professional athletes make lots of money, Tianna shares the story of what finances actually look like for many athletes. She shares the ups and downs of her career and what hap...2022-01-181h 01Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsTips for Getting Your Finances Organized in 2022Happy New Year! In this episode of Worth Listening, 4x Olympian and CFP® professional Lauryn Williams is kicking off 2022 by sharing simple and actionable tips you can use to get your finances in order this year.  In this episode, Lauryn talks about: Why you need to take a look at last year’s spending One expense we often overlook in our budgets Getting your estate planning documents in order in 2022 The need to start planning for big expenses Looking at the fees you pay on your credit cards Tax planning and finding a CPA or Enrolled Agen...2022-01-0418 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsReflecting on 2021 & Planning for 2022Happy holidays! Once again we have reached the time of year when it’s time to reflect on the current year and set goals for the upcoming year. In this episode, Worth Listening podcast host and owner of Worth Listening, Lauryn Williams, is talking about what she experienced and accomplished in her business in 2021 and where she’s headed for 2022.  In this episode, Lauryn talks about: Reflections on 2021 and what business looked like for her Her addiction to being busy and how she’s addressing it for 2022 Getting started on a big vision before you feel ready t...2021-12-2117 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWealth and Wellness With Money Mindset Coach Jacent WamalaToday’s guest is Jacent Wamala. Jacent is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist turned Money Mindset Coach and founder of Wealth & Wellness University. She also hosts the Jacent’s Gems podcast where she provides “been-there-done-that” guidance to help women of color write the best chapter of their lives. She helps women overcome debt, level up their income streams, and achieve impactful, life-changing financial freedom.  In three years, she paid off over $90,000 in credit card and student loan debt and saw the link between financial stress and mental health issues for her clients. Her goal is to help her...2021-12-0742 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsAchieving Mental Wealth with Guest Rich JonesToday’s guest is Rich Jones. Rich hosts the Paychecks & Balances podcast, where he shows you what's possible personally, professionally, and financially — all while having some fun along the way. Beyond the podcast, Rich is a Masters' athlete, mental wealth advocate, and purveyor of positive vibes. Today Rich will share his personal memory memoir with us. He shares the unusual path that led him to become a personal finance podcaster even though he doesn’t consider himself a financial expert. He will also talk about the impact his mental health has had on his finances and other areas...2021-11-2358 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinancial Self Care for Couples with Guest Amy ScottToday’s guest on the Worth Listening podcast is Certified Financial Coach, author, wife, and mother Amy Scott. Amy is passionate about working with couples to help them get on the same page about money so they can live life with less conflict and more space to focus on what really matters.  Amy has taught hundreds of couples her unique budgeting system over the last seven years to help them reduce financial stress and disagreements while allowing them to pursue dreams that had previously gone unfulfilled. Self-care has become a popular topic over the last few...2021-11-0949 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsEquity Compensation Part 3: Employee Stock Purchase PlansCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore are continuing the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations they have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé continue onto the final episode of a three-part series on equity compensation. Chloe specializes in working with individuals in the tech industry and those who receive equity compensation. There are a few common mistakes...2021-10-2622 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsEquity Compensation Part 2: Understanding ISOs and NQSOsCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore are continuing the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations they have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé are moving onto part two of a three-part series on equity compensation. Chloe specializes in working with individuals in the tech industry and those who receive equity compensation. There are a few common mistakes...2021-10-1219 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsKnow Better, Do Better Series: Types of Equity Compensation Part 1: RSU, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore are back for another “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations they have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé begin a three-part series on types of equity compensation, more commonly called “stock options”. Chloe specializes in working with individuals in the tech industry and those who receive equity compensation. There are a few common...2021-09-2820 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinancial Literacy and Financial DistractionsToday podcast host, financial coach and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams deep dives into talking about financial literacy and the distractions that stop people from taking control of their finances the right way.  While society tends to think that financial literacy is only a problem for low-income earners, it’s not true. Financial distractions get in the way of financial literacy for people on all ends of the earnings spectrum. If you’re not reaching your financial goals and aren’t on the path to get there, this is the episode for you! In this episode...2021-09-1422 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsHow to Answer Scary Money Questions, With Lauryn WilliamsToday podcast host, financial coach and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams dives into talking about financial conversations. But not just any financial conversations, she’s sharing how to answer the awkward or scary money questions people ask you. Many people were brought up with the belief that you shouldn’t talk about money with others. Lauryn will help you overcome this belief while learning ways to answer the money questions people ask in a way that leads to productive conversations.  In this episode, Lauryn shares how to answer the following money questions: What is your...2021-08-3121 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsHelping Women of Color Get Ahead FinanciallyThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode, Chloé and Lauryn talk with three other CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERs™  to share tips on how to help women of color get ahead financially. As minority women in the financial industry, they all have experience working with other women of color and s...2021-08-1746 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWhat You Need to Know About Life Insurance With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode, Chloé and Lauryn are talking about life insurance. This is one of those financial conversations that a lot of young professionals don’t think they need to have. But you don’t get life insurance because you’re going to die, you ge...2021-08-0328 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsCollege and Student Loan Planning with Guest Nannette Kamien, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. This week Lauryn and Chloé invite fellow CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and author, Nannette Kamien, to the podcast to talk about planning for college and repaying student loans.  Nannette is a financial planner at Cultivating Wealth. She previously owned her own firm and wr...2021-07-2049 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsEstate Planning with Guest Shalini Codispoti, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. This week Lauryn and Chloé are talking all things estate planning with guest Shalini Codispoti of Codispoti Law P.C. Shalini is an estate planning attorney licensed in the state of Texas and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. She’s also a wife and...2021-07-0647 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsInvesting Part 3: Real Estate Investing, with Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. This week Lauryn and Chloé are wrapping up the Investments for Beginners series by talking about the super trendy topic of real estate investing. HGTV shows make it look really easy to make quick money by investing in real estate, but things aren’t a...2021-06-2235 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsInvesting Part 2: Types of Investment Accounts, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé continue the Investments for Beginners series by explaining the different types of investment accounts. A lot of people end up following the investment trends which can cause them to miss some important steps in prepa...2021-06-0842 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsInvesting Part 1: Understanding the Basics, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé begin a three-part series on investing. It’s easy to think that you need to start investing without really understanding what it is, how it will help you, or the best strategies to make your...2021-05-2534 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFirst Generation Wealth Builders Tax, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé talk about the first generation wealth builders tax, sometimes referred to as the “black tax”. When you’re the first person to achieve financial stability and build wealth within your circle of family and friends, t...2021-05-1136 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn Williams3 Big Expenses Impacting Your Ability to Build Wealth, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé talk about the three big money expenses that impact your wealth-building ability. You’ve probably heard when it comes to budgeting “the little expenses add up”, and while that’s true, it’s the big expenses t...2021-04-271h 01Worth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBuilding Wealth & Financial Behaviors, With Dr. Sarah FallawThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé talk with guest Dr. Sarah Fallaw about the financial behaviors that are important for wealth building. Sarah is the co-author of The Next Millionaire Next Door and founder of DataPoints LLC, a behavioral assessme...2021-04-1336 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsThe Ins and Outs of Property & Casualty Insurance, With Latanya Simmons & Meghan DowdThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé talk with guest panelists Personal Risk Advisor Meaghan Dowd, CPRIA and Private Risk Advisor, LaTanya Simmons, CPCU, CPRIA about the ins and outs of Property and Casualty insurance. A lot of people t...2021-03-3042 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsSingle Mom with Multiple Streams of Income, With Alka KumarWe are taking a break this week from the “Know Better. Do Better” series to hear the inspiring money memoir of one woman who is working hard to create the financial life she desires while still having the quality of life that she wants. If you are burnout and exhausted from your job, this might be an inspiring message for you to listen to. Today’s guest is Alka Kumar. She grew up in India, where she went to medical school and eventually came to the United States. She spent nearly 30 years working as a physician when she re...2021-03-1641 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn Williams”Know Better. Do Better. Series” Planning for a Financial Windfall, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé are talking about how to handle your finances when you receive a windfall. Now you might instantly think of winning the lotto as a windfall, but there are many instances of windfalls that you can...2021-03-0238 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsAre You Ready to Start a Business & Become an Entrepreneur?, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In this episode of the series, Lauryn and Chloé help you answer the question “Am I ready to start a business and become an entrepreneur?” A lot of people are thinking about taking the leap into entrepreneurship after the last year, but how do you k...2021-02-1643 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsKnow Better, Do Better Series: Renting vs Homeownership, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé MooreThis is the “Know Better, Do Better” series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They want to help you gain financial confidence and clarity to control your destiny. In the first episode of this series, Lauryn and Chloé dive into the trendy topic of homeownership. Even in the midst of the pandemic, the housing market has continued to soar. Many sellers are getting over the asking price and many buyers are stru...2021-02-0240 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsMeet Co-Host & Financial Planner Chloe Moore, With Lauryn WilliamsWelcome to our first full episode of 2021! We’re kicking the year off with a series called “Know Better, Do Better”. Fellow financial planner Chloe Moore from Financial Staples is going to be co-hosting this series with me (Lauryn Williams). We will be teaming up to break down some hot financial topics. But before we start diving in and breaking down clickbaity articles, scams, and misinformation, we want to officially introduce you to Chloe.  In this episode of the podcast, Chloe shares her money memoir with us along with why she decided to become a Certified Financial Planner...2021-01-1946 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsThe Podcast is Going to be Fun in 2021. With Lauryn WilliamsWelcome to 2021! Worth Listening podcast host, Lauryn Williams, has been busy gearing up for the 4th year of the podcast. And she’s got some surprises in store for you. Here’s what you can expect in the upcoming year: Lauryn is bringing Certified Financial Planner, Chloe Moore, as a co-host for 13 episodes. They are going to dive into some of the trendy financial topics and do some financial myth-busting.  There will be several episodes where Lauryn will cover a case study along with sharing financial planning based on specific situations. The podcast guests are going to be from...2021-01-0512 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsGoal Setting & Planning for 20212021 is just a few days away and it’s time to make sure you have your goals and action steps in place for the new year. 2020 brought a lot of unexpected situations for many people. You may have found that your finances were negatively impacted or you may have found that you had extra to save because you were sitting at home a lot more. On the last episode, Certified Financial Planner and Worth Listening host, Lauryn Williams shared tips to help you reflect on the events of this year and the impact they had on you. In this ep...2020-12-2915 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsReflecting on 2020, with Lauryn WilliamsHappy holidays! This is typically a time of year when we start to do a lot of reflecting. 2020 has certainly given us a lot to think about this year. And while many people are thinking, “I can’t wait until 2021”, things aren’t going to automatically change just because the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve.  In this episode host, Lauryn Williams, talks about the importance of reflection and helps walk you through the process. In this episode, Lauryn talks about: What reflection is and why we need to do it at the end of this yea...2020-12-2213 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsEmployee vs Entrepreneur: What to Know Before Making the Jump, With Lauryn WilliamsToday podcast host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams address the considerations, financial and otherwise, that you should be aware of when it comes to being an employee vs entrepreneur.  A lot of people are thinking of making changes in their employment situation because of the impact that 2020 has had on their finances and life. Some are looking to jump into life as an entrepreneur after being laid off by their employer. They want full control over their career and what happens. And then there are the entrepreneurs that are looking to switch back to being an e...2020-12-1529 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinancial Resiliency in 2020 with Lauryn WilliamsToday podcast host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams talks all things financial resiliency. We had high hopes at this time last year and were getting excited about ringing in a new year and new decade. But then 2020 hit and we’ve been thrown one curveball after another. Everyone has had to pivot and adjust throughout the year time and time again.  This leads us to financial resiliency. Instead of tossing in the towel, we can learn how to be resilient with our finances regardless of what comes our way.  In this episode Lauryn shares:...2020-12-0821 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsCovid Craziness and Racial Ramblings, With Lauryn WilliamsWe are interrupting our regularly scheduled programming for the week to address the current events that are taking place around our country. Tension is HIGH this year and we want to have a meaningful discussion on race and racism.  Today Worth Listening host Lauryn Williams, 4x Olympian, Certified Financial Planner, and founder of Worth Winning, shares her perspective of what’s happening. She also shares actionable steps that anyone can take to work on making lasting change in overcoming racial injustice instead of just paying lip service to the “cause” on social media.    In This E...2020-06-2319 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsCovid Craziness and Racial Ramblings, With Lauryn WilliamsWe are interrupting our regularly scheduled programming for the week to address the current events that are taking place around our country. Tension is HIGH this year and we want to have a meaningful discussion on race and racism.  Today Worth Listening host Lauryn Williams, 4x Olympian, Certified Financial Planner, and founder of Worth Winning, shares her perspective of what’s happening. She also shares actionable steps that anyone can take to work on making lasting change in overcoming racial injustice instead of just paying lip service to the “cause” on social media.    In This E...2020-06-1612 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinancial Literacy in the Midst of the COVID Crisis, With Lauryn WilliamsWelcome to Financial Literacy Month on the Worth Listening podcast. We know budgets and finances might be looking a little different right now in light of the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s all the more reason to work on getting your finances in order. Throughout the month podcast host and Certified Financial Planner, Lauryn Williams is going to address the big bad b-word—BUDGETS! In this episode, Lauryn’s going to kick off the month of budgeting while also addressing some of the things you should know about from the economic stimulus plan passed by congress. Here a...2020-04-0726 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsTaking Responsiblity for Personal Finance and the Racial Wealth Divide, With Patrice WashingtonToday’s guest is Patrice Washington but you may know her as America’s Money Maven. Patrice is an award-winning author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, media personality and top-rated host of the Redefining Wealth Podcast where she teaches the masses to “chase purpose, not money.”  She got her start as a personal finance expert and garnered tremendous success with her “mindset approach” to money as the recurring voice on the nationally syndicated, Steve Harvey Morning Show. Her message reached millions as she shared her story of launching her first business out of college to 7-figure success only to end up scr...2020-02-2541 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsGood-Bye 2019 & What’s Coming for Worth Winning in 2020In the final podcast episode for 2019, Lauryn Williams reflects on 2019 from both a business and a personal perspective. The end of the year is an important time to reflect on events and situations and determine what you want the upcoming year to look like.   Here are a few things that Lauryn shares in this episode: The ups and downs that she experienced in 2019  How she saved 291 people a total of $9.8 million on their student loans The importance of reviewing the prior year and setting goals for the upcoming year Why it’s important to look at each...2019-12-3118 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsOrganizing Your Finances with Lauryn WilliamsOne of the reasons why Worth Listening host, Lauryn Williams decided to share more of her story on the podcast in 2019 is because she gets asked a lot of questions about her personal story (Who doesn’t want to hear more about the only American woman to medal in both the summer and winter Olympics?). And, since she encourages others to be willing to share their financial stories, she wanted to show that’s she’s willing to do the same. In this episode, Lauryn addresses the importance of organizing your finances. She shares how she organi...2019-10-2222 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsUnbudgeting and Entrepreneurship With Mary Beth StorjohannToday’s guest is Mary Beth Storjohann. She’s a CFP® and Founder of Workable Wealth is not your typical financial planner. With over 14 years of experience in the financial services industry, she works as an author, speaker, and financial coach to apply a fun, albeit no-nonsense approach in working with entrepreneurial women and couples in their 30s – 50s across the country, helping them make smart, educated choices with their money. Mary Beth initially became interested in finances because even though she had hardworking parents, there was a lack of financial education in the household as she grew up...2019-10-0140 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn Williamsmoney, money memoirs, finances, personal finance, loans, college loans, debt, credit cards, financial planningSummer is winding down and many people (or their children) are headed back to school. While we might be more than half way through the year, in a sense, it’s a new year for some and a great time to touch base on our goals. And, each day is a new beginning where we can start again and get back inline on working towards our goals. With all that in mind, on this episode of the Worth Listening podcast, host Lauryn Williams discusses the importance of organizing your finances and how to grade yourself on your ef...2019-09-0923 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsMoney is Worthless Without a Smile, with Melanie FinneganToday’s guest is Melanie Finnegan. She’s an expert in tax lien certificate investments and the Founder, CEO, and Managing Partner of Tax Lien Wealth Solutions. Her journey in tax lien investing started at the ground level.  As a single mother with no college degree, she applied for a position in marketing at a local business in her small town that handled tax lien certificates. But, her personality and confidence caused the business owners to offer her a position as a portfolio manager instead. This was the path that led to her becoming an expert in the f...2019-08-2033 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsBecoming a Financially Savvy Traveler, With Danielle DesirToday’s guest is Danielle Desir. She’s a travel finance strategist, writer, speaker and the founder of The Thought Card, an award-winning travel finance blog and podcast empowering you to make informed financial decisions - travel more, pay off debt and build wealth.  Growing up in a Haitian family, Danielle learned great savings habits. She even had her first retirement plan setup at the age of 15. But, life happened and she ended up with a graduate degree and a large amount of student loans. With a few strategic decisions and sticking to a financial plan, Danielle paid...2019-08-0635 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsHow to Remove Awkwardness from Financial ConversationsIf you’ve listened to the Worth Listening podcast before, you know that host, Lauryn Williams, is all for having conversations around money. In fact, that’s why she started the podcast. She wanted to get people talking so they could discover all the benefits. In this episode of the podcast host, Lauryn shares how to start having conversations about money with your family and friends. One of the biggest concerns that people have about money conversations is how awkward the conversations can be. But, they don’t have to be. Lauryn shares some valuable tips t...2019-07-0917 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn Williams5 Steps to Rebound from Financial FailureIn this episode of the Worth Listening podcast host, Lauryn Williams shares how to move past financial failures. In her last episode, Lauryn opened up and shared some of the personal financial failures and mistakes that she has made over the years. Now, she addresses the steps that you need to take in order to rebound from past money mistakes. She provides listeners with practical steps and actionable tips that you can put into play in your own life to turn your financial situation around. No one likes to admit they’ve made a mistake. Bu...2019-06-1116 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsMoving Past Financial Failures, with Lauryn WilliamsIn this episode of the Worth Listening podcast host Lauryn Williams continues sharing her own personal money memoir and she’s diving into a topic that most people like to avoid—financial failures. You may think that as a Certified Financial Planner her financial history is full of one success after another, but financial planners are real people too, that have real financial pasts. Before her career working with money, she was a professional track athlete which came with plenty of financial challenges that a lot of people didn’t understand. From trying to learn how to handle...2019-04-0916 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsCollege, Finances, & Student Loans, with Lauryn WilliamsIn this episode of the Worth Listening podcast host, Lauryn Williams continues sharing her own personal money memoir by discussing her experience with earning an athletic scholarship, why she chose the University of Miami, and how she handled her finances in college. Lauryn broke some of the popular stereotypes about college students and finances. She was responsible with credit cards and didn’t get caught up in spending money on things that weren’t needed. And, while she might not have needed student loans herself, as a financial planner she has become an expert on working with clie...2019-03-1217 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsLive the Life You Want, with Lauryn WilliamsOn this episode of Worth Listening, Lauryn continues sharing more of her money memories and the role it plays on her financial life right now. She has always had the mindset of an entrepreneur and as a teenager loved being able to make her own money so no one could tell her what to do with it. Just wait until you hear some of the ways that she made money as a child! Now, as an adult, Lauryn isn’t motivated as much by wanting to have money that has full control over, but by the contribution th...2019-02-1211 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsDeciphering Your Money MessagesBack in the final episode of 2018, podcast host, Lauryn Williams, gave us a heads up that we would get to find out more about her in the 2019 episodes and that time has come! Have you been wondering who the woman is behind Worth Winning? Or, wondering what made a four-time Olympian decide to turn her attention over to financial planning? Well, you’ll get your answers throughout Lauryn’s personal money memoir series. In this first episode of her series, Lauryn reminisces about her childhood and her first memories of money. She’ll also share what l...2019-01-1514 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsLooking Forward to 2019 with Lauryn WilliamsWhat a year it has been! This was my first year podcasting and we've gotten great feedback on the episodes, so a HUGE thank you to all the Worth Listening listeners and guests! My original goal was to have a new podcast every other week, but it turned into a weekly podcast. I interviewed millennials with amazing financial stories and learned a lot from each one of them. These podcasts helped me to discover some great ideas on how to best serve my clients in 2019. There's nothing more important to me than being able to help people...2018-12-2512 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsFinding the Right Advice For Planning a Budget and Managing Your Finances, Plus a Recent Episode RetrospectiveHost Lauryn Williams records a solo episode with a retrospective of past episodes, so if you've missed any, this is a good look at episodes worth going back and listening to. She also shares advice for planning a budget and managing your finances. Those you think may be good advisors may be selling a product, like insurance, instead of a service, like helping you set a budget and stick to it. Get ready for a soapbox moment, as well as some trusted resources. Resources: XY Planning Network - XYPlanningNetwork.com The National Association of P...2018-10-0228 minWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWorth Listening with Lauryn WilliamsWelcome to the Worth Listening PodcastWelcome to the Worth Listening Podcast. I started my company, Worth Winning, because young professionals and athletes need something different from what the financial industry has offered in the past. We want to make good money decisions we just need someone we can relate to who knows finances. I want to fill that gap. We are in the middle of making huge life decisions: pursuing advanced degrees, buying homes, getting married, having kids, and switching jobs. This is when we need financial planning the most! A secure future starts with a healthy foundation. ...2018-01-0103 min