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Women's Money WisdomEpisode 263: Talking About Money and Overcoming Financial Stigma with Author Kathleen Burns KingsburyMoney is everywhere in our lives, yet talking about it remains one of the biggest taboos. In this episode, we bring together—Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, financial psychologist and author, and Melissa Joy, CFP®, founder of Pearl Planning—to explore why breaking money silence is crucial for financial confidence, wealth-building, and stronger relationships.Key Takeaways:💡 The Origins of Money Silence – Kathleen explains how our reluctance to discuss money started centuries ago as a form of protection but now acts as a barrier to financial literacy, confidence, and fair c...2025-03-1839 min
Female FluenceBreaking Free from Perfectionism with Melissa FinoWhat did you think of the podcast? Send your comments here!Are you a perfectionist? This episode explores how the relentless pursuit of perfection can lead to stress, disappointment, and a host of other negative consequences.What we cover today:Perfectionism is a common personality trait characterized by the pursuit of unattainable goals and relentless self-criticism.Perfectionists often set unrealistic standards for themselves and others, leading to chronic disappointment and anxiety.The root causes of perfectionism can include fear of failure, low self-esteem, and feelings...2024-11-2037 min
Women's Money WisdomEpisode 244: How to React to Any Election Outcomes as an InvestorIn this episode of the Women's Money Wisdom Podcast, Melissa Joy, CFP®, CDFA®, dives into the importance of maintaining the right mindset on election day and how political outcomes can affect investment decisions. Drawing from her experiences with clients during past elections, Melissa discusses how political shifts often trigger anxiety and the impulse to react quickly—yet emphasizes the crucial value of focusing on a long-term perspective in investing. Melissa highlights how conventional wisdom about political impacts on markets can often be misleading, noting surprising areas of growth in sectors like alternative energy, despite changing administrations. She also...2024-11-0515 minFemale FluenceLiberation from Diet Culture and Emotional Eating with Melissa RohlfsWhat did you think of the podcast? Send your comments here!In this episode, we delve into the complex and often challenging relationship we have with food. Our guest, Melissa Rohlfs, a certified holistic and life coach, shares her insights on breaking free from diet culture and emotional eating. Melissa has a deep understanding of the emotional triggers that can lead to unhealthy eating habits, and she offers practical tools and strategies for overcoming them. Whether you're struggling with emotional eating, sugar addiction, or simply want to improve your relationship with food, this episode is for...2024-08-1434 min
The Pearl Lam PodcastThe Pearl Lam Podcast | With Melissa Chiu In this episode, Pearl sits down with Melissa Chiu in her New York studio for an in-depth conversation about the differences between contemporary art and conceptual art, bridging the gap between East and West and much more. Melissa Chiu is a renowned curator and museum director known for her deep expertise in contemporary art and her dedication to bridging Eastern and Western art practices. As the director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Melissa has significantly expanded the museum's global influence, curated groundbreaking exhibitions, and encouraged dialogue between diverse cultural perspectives.2024-08-1346 min
Women's Money WisdomEpisode 225: Create Your Dream Home with Melissa Kennedy and Jen HinesmanLooking to build your dream home? In this episode, Melissa Kennedy, President of Meadowlark Design+Build, and Design Director, Jen Hinesman discuss the process of building a custom home designed specifically for you. Using their 20 years of experience, Melissa and Jen explain all the important steps like planning, budgeting, choosing a location, and making sustainable choices.Listen and Learn:The importance of financial planning and budgeting for your dream homeHow to select the right property siteStrategies for making sustainable, eco-friendly choices in home constructionHow to deal with challenges like weather delays and labor shortages2024-06-2533 minWomen's Money WisdomEpisode 217: Teaching Kids Money Basics with Melissa GordonMelissa Joy is joined by teacher Melissa Gordon to explore why it's crucial for kids to learn about money management early on. Melissa Gordon shares why it’s never too early to start developing budgeting, investing, and retirement planning skills.This episode discusses how having open money conversations at home and school can prevent future financial pitfalls. Listen for why your kids should get involved with hands-on money projects and how you can help guide them as parents. Listen and Learn:The importance of early financial educationTips for making money lessons engaging fo...2024-04-3032 min
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP440 – Launching a Successful New Pen Name with Melissa Pearl
Our guest today, Kiwi author Melissa Pearl, has five pen names across multiple genres and has been learning about self publishing since she published her first book in 2011. Since then she’s published more than 80 books, and shares with us some real and raw insights into the career of an indie author, including all the highs and the lows. When she launched her latest pen name last year, she made sure she used everything she’d learned over that time to ensure her new pen name was successful right from the start.
Melissa generously tells us exactly what sh...2024-03-201h 06SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP440 – Launching a Successful New Pen Name with Melissa Pearl
Our guest today, Kiwi author Melissa Pearl, has five pen names across multiple genres and has been learning about self publishing since she published her first book in 2011. Since then she’s published more than 80 books, and shares with us some real and raw insights into the career of an indie author, including all the highs and the lows. When she launched her latest pen name last year, she made sure she used everything she’d learned over that time to ensure her new pen name was successful right from the start.
Melissa generously tells us exactly what sh...2024-03-201h 06
SPA Girls PodcastLaunching a Successful New Pen Name with Melissa PearlOur guest today, Kiwi author Melissa Pearl, has five pen names across multiple genres and has been learning about self publishing since she published her first book in 2010. Since then she's published more than 80 books, and shares with us some real and raw insights into the career of an indie author, including all the highs and the lows. When she launched her latest pen name last year, she made sure she used everything she'd learned over that time to ensure her new pen name was successful right from the start. Melissa generously tells us exactly wh...2024-03-201h 06Women's Money WisdomEpisode 203: What Lions Playoff Tickets Teach Us About Financial PlanningAre you guilty of comparing your financial decisions to others? In this episode of Women's Money Wisdom, Melissa Fradenburg, delves into the pitfalls of financial comparison. It all started with the outrageous ticket prices for a Detroit Lions home playoff game, reminiscent of those Taylor Swift tickets at Ford Field. Melissa shares her personal insights and explores how comparing finances with others can be unproductive. Discover the importance of financial planning, building emergency funds, and setting clear financial goals. Learn how having a tailored financial plan allows you to splurge on what truly matters to you without falling into t...2024-01-2311 minWomen's Money WisdomEpisode 200: Setting Financial Resolutions and Goals for 2024In this episode, Co hosts Melissa Joy and Melissa Fradenburg kick off the new year with a lively discussion on how to set and achieve your financial resolutions for 2024. They emphasize the importance of taking a strategic approach to your financial planning and share practical tips to help you get organized and stay on track throughout the year. The Melissa's share actionable steps you can take to start the year on the right financial footing, including budgeting, automating savings, and optimizing interest rates on your savings accounts. They also remind listeners to consider their tax planning needs and the...2024-01-0218 min