The Hidden Story Behind Your Money Habits
We know what we're supposed to do with our money. So why is it sometimes so difficult to actually do it? Our financial decisions aren't alwa...
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Real Money, Real Experts
Real Money, Real Experts is a personal finance podcast written and produced by AFCPE®. With an audience of financial professionals, we strive to educate and entertain with a combination of e...
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Hope Before Solutions: Building Trust in Financial Counseling
What if the first step toward financial change isn’t a solution, but hope? On this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re joined by Jami...
The State of Financial Coaching: What the Data Tells Us About the Profession
What does the data tell us about the financial coaching and counseling profession; where is the field headed next? In this episode of Real M...
Understanding Financial Stress, Anxiety & Burnout | Kristy Archuleta Ph.D., LMFT, CFT
What happens when financial stress becomes more than just the numbers? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, Rachael DeLeon and Dr. B...
Creating Client-Centered Programs That Empower Communities | Holly Zugay
What does it take to make financial education truly meaningful and accessible? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, Holly Zugay, CFP...
Show Me Your Numbers, I'll Tell You Your Story with Simi Mandelbaum
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re joined by Simi Mandelbaum, a certified financial therapist, accredited financial counselo...
More Personal Than Finance: Helping Veterans Build Financial Resilience with Dedrick Curtis
Financial challenges are rarely just about numbers—they're about life, transitions, and the support people need along the way. In this episo...
The Power of Saying Yes: Building a Career in Financial Well-Being with Jarod Taylor
Career-defining opportunities often begin with a single "yes." In this episode, Jarod Taylor, AFC®, Director of Education and Community Enga...
Do It Scared: Making Financial Guidance More Accessible for Everyone with Cynthia Hudson
What if the best financial advice starts by asking one simple question: Why? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, hosts Rachael DeLe...
The Wealth Within: How Self-Worth Shapes Net Worth with Justin Chastain, AFC®️(Re-Run)
Editor's note: Real Money, Real Experts is on a mid-summer break. Please enjoy this episode re-run. We will be back with new episodes in Jul...
Money Roots and Financial Wellness: Understanding the Stories Behind Our Financial Decisions with Jack Howard
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, hosts Rachael DeLeon and Brandy Baxter sit down with Jack Howard, Head of Money Wellness at All...
Advocacy Made Accessible: Using Your Voice for Financial Change with Lisa Whitley
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, hosts Dr. Brandy Baxter and Rachael DeLeon sit down with Lisa Whitley, accredited financial cou...
Beyond the Numbers: The Emotional Side of Financial Planning with Dr. Sonya Lutter
In today's episode, Rachael and Brandy sit down with Dr. Sonya Lutter to explore the powerful connection between psychology, relationships,...
Wearing the Investor Hat: Breaking the Biggest Money Myth with Jessica Perrone
In this episode, we welcome Jessica Perrone, Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) and founder of HerFinIQ, to discuss how financial profess...
Beyond the Legal Battle: Navigating the Financial, Emotional, and Power Dynamics of Divorce with Gabriella Martinelli
Divorce isn’t just a legal process—it’s a high-stakes financial restructuring, often driven by emotion. In this powerful episode, Gabriella...
Innovating Financial Education: The Power of Financial Field Trips with Whitney Ramirez
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, co-hosts Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Brandy Baxter are joined by Whitney Ramirez, founder of Diapers...
Tax-Smart Ways to Donate to Charities with Dr. Barbara O’Neill
Hosts Dr. Brandy Baxter and Rachael DeLeon welcome longtime AFCPE member Dr. Barbara O’Neill to discuss changes in financial planning over 4...
Fixing More Than the Numbers: Counseling Strategies When Budgets Don't Do the Trick with Jayne Larson and Alicia Lawrence
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts , Dr. Brandy Baxter sits down with financial counselors Alicia Lawrence and Jayne Larson to expl...
Rewired: 7 Steps to Help Clients Transform Their Relationship with Money with Ryan Law AFC®, CFP®
In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts , we welcome back fan favorite Ryan Law, award-winning educator, author, and financial counselor...
Yours, Mine, and Ours: Navigating Money in Blended Families with Mikel Van Cleve, MBA, CFP®, FBS®, CEBS
Money conversations are emotional for any family—but in blended families, they often come with added layers of loss, loyalty, and complexity...