Episodes

Living simply is one of the best ways to create wealth. Living in only 150 square feet for years, Ryan Mitchell has learned a thing or two about living simply. From downsizing to life simplification and designing a life that’s right for you, Ryan brings a lot of experience and practical knowledge to the table. He built his own tiny house in 2012, learning as he went along, which inspired him to help others in their journey to live small. Today he still lives in his tiny house full time and off g...

In this Ask Shannah episode, I’m covering some of my favorite tips to save money inspired by a question from Brett. This question comes from Brett – "Hi, Shannah, thanks for taking the time to answer my question. I’ve listened to this show since 2016, and even though you’ve changed it up over the years, it’s still one of my favorites. There are a lot of dude money podcasts, but I really like a softer approach and one that feels very non-judgmental. So thank you. I’m in my late 30s and doing pret...

Two percent of venture capital money goes toward women-owned businesses. Still, in 2023. It’s still somewhat shocking to me. Our guest, Melody McCloskey, co-founder and CEO of StyleSeat, the premier platform for booking beauty and wellness appointments, is one of those lucky 2 %. She started her business in 2011, ironically right next to the two Instagram founders who would ask her thoughts on what Instagram photo filters she liked. As a woman, she’s learned how to grow a business from the groun...

What do you think about manifesting? Maybe you don’t believe it’s possible, or you’ve tried it, and it never seems to work. Kathleen Cameron, a world-famous manifestation coach who has worked with Hollywood celebrities and Wall Street heavy hitters and is the author of, The Best Of Yourself, wants you to know that you can’t just create a vision board and cross your fingers hoping it will all work out. Instead, Kathleen says, “Manifesting is becoming aware of a version of yourself already there a...

Should I get a prenup? A question from Brian and Tracey inspired this episode of Ask Shannah.

Did you know that you could build wealth with franchise investing? The idea of franchising started way back in the Middle Ages, but it really started to pick up steam in the 1960s with the creation of turnpikes and President Eisenhower’s Interstate Highway System. That’s when franchising really had its heyday, but in the last couple of decades, franchising has been looked down on and passed over as an opportunity to build wealth. But the tide is changing. Our guest, Kenny Rose, CEO and founder o...

In this vault episode, our guest, Louis Llanes, shares the 7 seven steps to mapping your financial future to help you secure financial independence.

You can tell me, what’s your favorite thing to spend money on every week that just makes you feel good? These little treats, we all do them. And guess what, we all feel really good when we make an impulse buy - it’s like a quick dopamine hit, a rush. So that you know, you’re not alone - 55+ million people on TikTok have created a trend called “little treat culture.” It’s a trend where people impulsively treat themselves for a quick boost of happiness. So, with 55+ million people strong, I think ...

This vault Ask Shannah episode was inspired by a question from Bri: "Thank you for being the FIRST person to support me through my financial journey as an adult. I’m currently healing from many different emotions surrounding money. My question for you is about credit cards with perks. I got a few cards totaling 4,000 that I’m paying down, but I didn’t realize I was doing a disservice to myself by not utilizing cards with perks (travel, rewards). Should I be moving toward paying off and closing 2...

I have a question for you. Have you ever wanted to start a podcast just like this one? If you answer yes, you’re in for a treat. I’m teaching a very special group coaching course called Podcast and Profit - 6 weeks to create, launch, and profit from your podcast. We’ll take your expertise or special talent and turn it into a podcast that everyone wants to listen to. Whether you are looking to build a podcast as a main source of income or a side hustle, this course is for you. You’ll walk away wi...

How would you answer these 5 money questions? Life gets crazy, but it's important to take time and do a little money self-love exercise. These 5 questions will help you define the role that money plays in your life and figure out what's getting in the way of you achieving your money goals. LINKS 10 Money Questions Downloadable Spending Plan Downloadable Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone episode BiggerPockets Money episode Money Isn't Scary podcast How Your Salary Affects Happiness article How...

Your credit score has power, and that three-digit number has a dramatic impact on your financial future. If you do nothing else this year, grab your credit score the tail and yank it up to 700+ (preferably over 740). You don’t have to go all crazy trying for an 850 score – but don’t get lazy. Even if you have a good score, it could drop tomorrow by one silly mishap. Marsha Barnes from The Finance Bar will share her best tips to get your score in check in this reboot episode. What You'll Learn ...

This is one of my favorite episodes that I wanted to air again because the tips, strategy, and messaging around debt are so important! Are you ready to get out of debt? If you’ve ever tried it, you know it’s tricky. You have to work on your relationship with money, be willing to change habits and look at your money in a whole new light. Our guest, Erin Skye Kelly wrote her new book, Get the Hell Out of Debt, rooted in her story of getting out of over $2.1 million dollars in debt. Her book and th...

What do your big dreams look like? I’m talking about those big dreams here. Do you want to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into the next hot company or propel your side hustle into a full-time business? No matter what your big dreams are, our guest, Liz Elting, will inspire you in this episode. Liz is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Woman, and author of the new book, Dream Big and Win. She took her big dream all the way from her NYU dorm room into the world’s largest ...

To be successful in investing, you just want to make sure you don’t make a few mistakes that most investors make. The biggest mistake is not knowing what you are doing when it comes to investing. It's like investing in stocks that you don’t understand because you’re afraid of FOMO. Scott Kyle and Patrick Fischer want to make sure that you avoid as many of these investing mistakes as possible. Scott is the CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Coastwise Capital Group, LLC, a boutique money manageme...

Are you ready for health care open enrollment? Open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. However, no matter when you’re listening to this vault episode, you’re going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ashley is breaking down what you need to know to save some bucks in the process, like her great tip on whether to choose an HMO or PPO. She also shares what you need to know about a Health Savings Account ...

If you haven’t taken a look at your car insurance bill lately, you might want to give it a peek. There are 4 reasons why Car insurance premiums are soaring, and we’re going to chat about it all in this episode. We'll also talk about different ways you can save some money, like shopping around, bundling your auto and renter's insurance, and raising your deductible. LINKS MENTIONED NPR article SPONSORS Thanks to Factor for sponsoring the show. Head to www.factormeals.com/etm50 and use code ETM5...

How to Break the Financial Anxiety Cycle with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin

We went from staying at hotels to staying in Airbnb and back to staying at hotels. But the fees, there are fees everywhere you look. And the perks of staying at hotels are drying up…including this one perk that used to be free. This is a new format for the podcast, and I hope you enjoy these twice-a-week shorter episodes focused on a money news topic. Links How to Check In Early At A Hotel article SPONSORS Thanks to Factor for sponsoring the show. Head to www.factormeals.com/etm50 and use cod...

Why women need to learn how to confidentially take control of their money with guest Jenifer Sapel.

This vault episode is all about our furry best friends and explores dog ownership, the costs vs. investment. Our guest on this dogolicious episode is Krista Karpowich, who owns Wag Out Loud and is the host of the Wag Out Loud pawdcast. The Wag Out Loud pawdcast is a show that helps us pet parents to be the best advocate for your dog’s health and wellness. She’s here to share everything she knows about dogs, including how much money to spend on food, what to feed your dog, what kind of pet insura...

Learn how to master your budget when you have inconsistent income.

Does this sound familiar? You get a good night’s sleep, but you still have brain fog and a mid-day slump of energy, and no matter what you eat, you just feel yucky. I think most of us will say Yes, this is me, and you know what, these feelings in your body are all common. But, according to our guest Bridgitte Mallinson, a functional medicine dietitian, business mentor & the founder and CEO of GutPersonal, a supplement company that empowers everyone to eliminate gut issues for good through a pers...

Am I saving enough? Will I have the money I need to retire? Is it okay to spend money on traveling and having fun? Am I being irresponsible with my finances? How do I really know if I’m doing well financially? This episode was inspired by a listener question from Lizbeth, who sent me this message, “Shannah, I feel like I’m in a bit of a tailspin. I know you always say that making different money decisions depends on your goals. And I’ve learned so much from this show and from your honesty about ...