We Were Made for This Moment: Real Stories, Real Impact

Join hosts Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Brandy Baxter live from the AFCPE Symposium for a special episode capturing the energy, insights, and inspiration of this year’s event. In this unique format, you’ll hear directly from attendees—from financial coaches to educators to organizational leaders—as they share what the Symposium means to them, the moments that moved them, and the lessons they’re taking home. You’ll hear powerful “made for this moment” reflections from: Kelsea Dickey (Financial Coach Academy) Christine Richardson (Financial Planning Association) Debra Barker (Magellan Federal) Sean Brigham (Texas Tech University) Kimberly Rand (Project Equity) Young Mao and Tanya Brinston (University of Minnesota) Whether you attended in person, joined virtually, or are listening from afar, this episode captures the heart of the AFCPE community—connection, learning, and purpose. Show Notes: 00:42 Why We Were Made For This Moment 02:05 Rachael’s Symposium Highlights 03:10 Brandy’s Symposium Highlights 08:10 Interview: Kelsea Dickey 11:20 Interview: Christine Richardson 13:30 Interview: Debra Barker 18:00 Interview: Sean Brigham 20:30 Interview: Kimberly Rand 23:13 Interview: Young Mao and Tanya Brinston Want to get involved with AFCPE®? Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course , or Get AFC Certified today! Want to support the podcast? We love partnering with organizations that share our mission and values. Download our media kit.

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We Were Made for This Moment: Real Stories, Real Impact is an episode from Real Money, Real Experts by AFCPE®.

This episode is 34:27 long.

This episode was published on Dec 9, 2025.

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