Mindful Millionaire with Leisa Peterson

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Open your mind and expand your possibilities through heart-centered discussions about money, business and mindfulness. Join host Leisa Peterson, business coach and long-time finance-pro, for inspiring discussions, interviews and commentary that will inspire your mind, warm your heart and solidify your connection with your higher Self. It's the perfect blend of self-mastery, visionary leadership and practical financial wisdom.

  1. Breaking the Pawn Shop Stigma: How One Entrepreneur Built a Thriving 4-Store Empire

    3 DAYS AGO

    Breaking the Pawn Shop Stigma: How One Entrepreneur Built a Thriving 4-Store Empire

    What happens when a rising corporate executive walks away from Amazon and The Honest Company to buy a pawn shop? You get one of the most fascinating entrepreneurial stories you'll hear this year. Dustin Bunnell joins us to pull back the curtain on an industry most people misunderstand. Far from the stereotype, modern pawn shops serve as crucial financial lifelines—providing $300 bridge loans to families in emergency situations and $75,000 cash flow solutions to small business owners who can't wait for bank approvals. In this eye-opening conversation, Dustin shares: Why 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck—regardless of income level How pawn shops actually work (spoiler: 90% of customers come back for their items) The truth about interest rates and why 4% per month isn't as crazy as it sounds Stories of retirees making thousands at thrift stores by finding hidden gold and jewelry His $30,000 education in counterfeit luxury goods (ouch!) How he's scaled from one store to four by becoming an expert in luxury watches, collectible art, and even cattle ranch loans The unexpected parallels between pawn shops and corporate factoring   Whether you're curious about alternative financial services, entrepreneurship, or just love hearing about people who bet on themselves and won, this conversation will change how you think about pawn shops—and maybe inspire you to take your own leap.   Guest Bio: Dustin Bunnell is a corporate operations executive turned pawnbroker entrepreneur. After nearly a decade at Target, Amazon, and The Honest Company, he pursued business ownership by entering the pawn industry. Today, he owns and operates four Jum-Pawn-It locations across California and Arizona. A father of four and self-described lucky husband, Dustin brings candid insights about entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and building freedom through business ownership.   Key Topics: Entrepreneurship & Career Transitions Alternative Financial Services Small Business Lending Luxury Goods & Collectibles Financial Literacy Risk & Business Ownership   Connect with Dustin: Website: www.JumPawnIt.com eBay Store: JumPawnIt (one of eBay's highest-rated sellers) Social Media: @JumPawnIt (all platforms) Locations: Southern California & Arizona (Lake Havasu, Bullhead City)

    36 min
  2. The Lightning-Fast Rise of Million Dollar Mom Society with Anisa Crespo

    28 AUG

    The Lightning-Fast Rise of Million Dollar Mom Society with Anisa Crespo

    What would make someone walk away from the "perfect" corporate job—six figures, flexibility, great boss, seniority in a male-dominated industry? For Anisa Crespo, it took a cancer diagnosis and her toddler asking why mommy didn't love them anymore to realize that checking all the traditional success boxes wasn't filling her cup. In this inspiring conversation, Anisa shares the remarkable journey of Million Dollar Mom Society, which went from a dead Facebook group with 200 friends and family members to a thriving community of 16,000 women generating six-figure weeks—all in just over a year. But this isn't just another business success story. It's about the power of divine alignment, the courage to trust a stranger with your financial future, and how combining strategy with energetics can create exponential growth. Anisa reveals how she and her business partner Natasha went from meeting online to sharing bank accounts and LLCs after knowing each other for "five minutes," and how that leap of faith led to building a TV show, magazine, and movement that's projected to reach over a billion people. From growing up with a single mom where "we can't afford this" was the constant refrain, to creating generational wealth for her twins, Anisa's story shows what's possible when you align your business with your deepest values and refuse to settle for a life that doesn't light you up. What you'll discover: The moment Anisa's daughter asked "Why don't you love us anymore?" and how it led to walking away from a six-figure corporate career How a melanoma diagnosis became the wake-up call that put time and mortality into crystal-clear perspective The "insane divine alignment" that led two strangers to trust each other with bank accounts and build a million-dollar business in 12 months Why a Facebook group sat dead for 4 years with 200 people before exploding to 16,000 women in months The exact progression: 6 figures in 6 months, first 6-figure month 6 months later, 6-figure week just last week How growing up hearing "we can't afford this" shaped Anisa's relationship with money and worthiness Why combining business strategy with energetics was the secret sauce that made their business "blow up" The vision to help 1,000 moms become thriving entrepreneurs by 2030 and create generational wealth for their children Connect with Anisa Crespo Facebook Group: Million Dollar Mom Society Website: milliondollarmom.org TV Shows: "The Million Dollar Room" docuseries and "Legacy Makers" Event: The Million Dollar Room - Laguna Beach, November 2025 Mission: Helping 1,000 moms become thriving entrepreneurs by 2030 Role: President of Global Women of Impact   If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

    23 min
  3. Decoding the Hidden Psychology Behind Our Financial Behaviors with Vicky Reynal

    28 AUG

    Decoding the Hidden Psychology Behind Our Financial Behaviors with Vicky Reynal

    What if every fight you've had about money was actually about something else entirely? In this revealing conversation, financial psychotherapist Vicky Reynal exposes the hidden emotional drivers behind our most puzzling money behaviors—from the ultra-wealthy who can't stop accumulating despite having more than they could spend in lifetimes, to couples who argue endlessly about joint bank accounts when they're really fighting about trust and intimacy. Reynal shares jaw-dropping client stories that reveal how money becomes a language for expressing everything from masculinity and power to love and self-worth. You'll discover why someone earning a seven-figure salary might still complain their partner doesn't make enough, how financial self-sabotage can actually be an unconscious strategy to feel loved, and the single question that can unlock the real reasons behind your money patterns. Whether you're drowning in debt or swimming in wealth, this episode reveals why traditional financial advice often fails—and how understanding the psychology behind your money behaviors can finally set you free. In this episode, you'll learn: The hidden language of money and how couples argue about joint bank accounts when they're really fighting about intimacy and trust Why ultra-wealthy individuals can't stop accumulating money despite having more than they could ever spend How financial self-sabotage can be an unconscious strategy to feel rescued and loved by partners The childhood imprints that shape our adult money behaviors, from breadwinner shame to scarcity-driven hoarding The breakthrough moments that create lasting change—why intellectual understanding isn't enough One powerful question that can unlock the real reasons behind your spending, saving, and financial decisions How professional traders manage emotional responses to wins and losses, and how this applies to everyday finances Practical tools for developing "financial-emotional awareness" in yourself and your children Connect with Vicky Reynal Book: Money on Your Mind: The Unconscious Beliefs That Sabotage Your Financial Well-Being - and How to Break Free - https://amzn.to/3HI0Z6Z Instagram:  vickyreynalpsychotherapy Website: http://www.reynal-psychotherapist.co.uk/ Email: Vicky.reynal@yahoo.com Mobile: 07305 751090 Weekly Column: Daily Mail Featured in: Financial Times, The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph   If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

    35 min
  4. Retire Often with Jillian Johnsrud

    28 AUG

    Retire Often with Jillian Johnsrud

    What if you didn't have to wait until 65 to retire? Author and mini-retirement expert Jillian Johnsrud joins us to share how she and her family have taken over a dozen "mini retirements" by age 40—allowing them to travel to 27 countries, adopt four kids, and live their dreams without sacrificing career growth. In this conversation, we dive deep into Chapter 1 of her book Retire Often, exploring how to design your perfect mini-retirement adventure. Jillian breaks down: ✨ The surprising ways people use mini retirements - from burnout recovery and health improvement to professional growth and testing out full retirement ✨ Why focusing on just 3 goals makes your time off more impactful than trying to do everything ✨ The phased approach to structuring your break for maximum synergy between your objectives ✨ Practical planning tools including the "Ideal Day/Week/Year" exercise and the Identity-Activity-Possession framework ✨ How strategic breaks can actually boost your career rather than derail it Whether you're feeling burned out, dreaming of extended travel, or just want more intentional seasons in your life, this episode offers actionable strategies to retire not once—but often. About Jillian Johnsrud: Jillian is the author of Retire Often and has coached hundreds of people to achieve work-life balance through mini retirements. She hosts the Retire Often podcast and is a popular speaker on creating more purposeful seasons of life. Connect with Jillian:   Website: https://retireoften.com/ Retire Often Book: https://retireoften.com/book/ Book Purchasing Link: https://lnk.to/retireoften Free Opt-In Worksheets: Planning: https://retireoften.com/mini/ Negotiating: https://retireoften.com/onemonth/ Workbook: https://retireoften.com/workbook/ Group Coaching: https://retireoften.com/group-coaching/ Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianjohnsrud/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JillianJohnsrud/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-johnsrud/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JillianJohnsrud   If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

    30 min
  5. How to Build a Coaching Business That Actually Gets Results with Margaret Lynch Raniere

    24 AUG

    How to Build a Coaching Business That Actually Gets Results with Margaret Lynch Raniere

    In this powerful episode, Margaret Lynch Raniere shares her remarkable journey from 18-year corporate engineer to internationally recognized coach and trainer. Discover how she accidentally stumbled into coaching, developed her unique "motivation breakthrough" system, and now trains coaches worldwide to help clients overcome their biggest obstacles to success. What You'll Learn: The "Modality Myth" trap - Why talking about your techniques actually repels your ideal clients (and what to say instead) The 3 places people get stuck - Margaret's simple framework that helps you identify exactly where clients need support How to attract goal-focused clients - The language that draws motivated, paying clients instead of tire-kickers and skeptics Why post-pandemic anxiety creates the biggest opportunity ever - How current world events make coaching more essential than traditional therapy The "Session 3 sabotage pattern" - Why clients disappear around the third session and how to anticipate and prevent it Margaret's "guarantee strategy" - How she used a bold guarantee to develop her techniques and build confidence The AI-proof business model - Why human connection and emotional work will become more valuable as technology advances From BNI to book deal - How networking meetings led to a Penguin publishing contract and 7-figure training business The Motivation Breakthrough Map - Margaret's color-coded system that shows exactly what's happening when someone procrastinates (and how to shift it) Perfect for: Coaches struggling to attract and retain committed clients Anyone who's learned techniques but doesn't know how to package them effectively Entrepreneurs dealing with procrastination and self-sabotage Business owners looking to understand the psychology behind client motivation Bottom Line: This isn't just another interview about coaching - it's a masterclass in turning personal transformation work into a thriving business while creating genuine, measurable results for clients. Listen now to discover how Margaret's engineering background led to breakthrough methods that help people move from stuck to unstoppable. About Margaret Lynch Raniere Margaret Lynch Raniere is the CEO of her own company that trains and certifies thousands of coaches and therapists in her highly effective Breakthrough Coaching approaches. She is also a speaker, event presenter, best-selling author of Tapping Into Wealth published in 2013 by Penguin/Tarcher and Unblocked published by Hay House in 2021. *** If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

    25 min
  6. From Corporate Law to Cancer Advocacy: What to Do When Illness Strikes with Rebecca Bloom

    23 AUG

    From Corporate Law to Cancer Advocacy: What to Do When Illness Strikes with Rebecca Bloom

    What happens when a corporate benefits lawyer's mother gets cancer and she discovers that even with insurance, legal knowledge, and resources, navigating healthcare is still a nightmare? That's exactly what launched Rebecca Bloom into a 26-year journey as a patient advocate—and now, the author of When Women Get Sick. In this powerful conversation, Rebecca shares how the healthcare system has become increasingly complex and profit-driven over the past 25 years, with more stakeholders "sucking money out of the system" while patients pay the price. But here's the hopeful news: there really are ways to make health journeys better. You'll discover: Why treating your health crisis like a business venture (complete with an org chart!) can be game-changing The critical difference between panicked Google searches and strategic information gathering How to build the right support team before you need them Why this affects everyone—patients, caregivers, and supporters alike Practical tools for navigating the intersection of healthcare, insurance, employment law, and emotional support Rebecca describes her book as the "What to Expect When You're Expecting" for serious illness—nobody wants to read it until they desperately need it. But as someone who's guided countless women through cancer journeys, she knows that preparation and the right knowledge can transform fear and confusion into empowered action. Whether you're facing a health crisis, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be prepared for life's inevitable challenges, this conversation offers both practical wisdom and profound hope about the power of human connection in our most vulnerable moments. Get your copy here: https://www.whenwomengetsick.com/   If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

    29 min
  7. DON'T Say Yes to Everyone Else First (do this instead) with Leann Herron

    23 AUG

    DON'T Say Yes to Everyone Else First (do this instead) with Leann Herron

    _*]:min-w-0"> Are you exhausted from putting everyone's needs before your own? This episode could save you from the breakdown that forced our guest to completely rebuild her life. Leann Herron spent decades saying "yes" to everyone else—until her body said "no more." After 20 years in accounting and 13 years in legal work, unhealed trauma triggered a complete breakdown that left her with brain fog, memory loss, and panic attacks so severe she couldn't function at work. Now a Certified Life & Holistic Health Coach specializing in Gen X women, Leann reveals the dangerous cycle of over-giving that's silently destroying women in their 50s—and the specific strategies that can break you free before you hit rock bottom. What You'll Discover: The Warning Signs You're Ignoring - Why brain fog and memory loss aren't just "getting older"—they're your body's alarm system The Gen X Crisis Nobody's Talking About - How empty nest syndrome combines with aging parents and identity loss to create the perfect storm The Over-Giving Death Spiral - The 4-stage cycle that starts with "being helpful" and ends in complete depletion and resentment The Guilt-Free "No" Script - Exact words to set boundaries without apologies (this one phrase changes everything) The 24-Hour Life Reset - Why her evening routine actually starts the next morning with more energy From Breakdown to "Happiness On Tap" - How choosing intentionality over autopilot creates joy you can access anytime The Identity Recovery Process - Practical steps for rediscovering who you are when you've lost yourself in serving others This isn't just inspiration—it's intervention. If you're constantly exhausted, resentful, or feel like you've disappeared into your roles as wife/mom/caregiver, this conversation could be the wake-up call that changes everything. Stop listening if: You're perfectly happy sacrificing your needs for everyone else's and never want that to change. Connect with Leann Herron: Free Gift: The Ultimate Guide to Overcoming Overwhelm https://findingresiliencewithleann.com/how-to-overcome-overwhelm Website: https://findingresiliencewithleann.com Email: info@findingresiliencewithleann.com Podcast: Happiness On Tap https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVch1Dz_wc4GYfCzZrK656eNXpOqBYcm3&si=5YvcDIdp07LNe5zN LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannherron/   If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

    34 min
  8. The Coming Decade of ZERO Returns and How to AVOID IT! (With Todd Tresidder)

    23 AUG

    The Coming Decade of ZERO Returns and How to AVOID IT! (With Todd Tresidder)

    The Coming Decade of ZERO Returns and How to AVOID It! While everyone debates whether we're heading into recession, former hedge fund partner Todd Tresidder has already made a far more devastating prediction: your portfolio will deliver zero net returns for the next 10-15 years. Not a market crash that recovers - but a grinding decade-plus of going absolutely nowhere after inflation. The scary part? His track record of "impossible" calls keeps proving right. Why This Prediction Matters Now: The Epic Call That's Playing Out - In late 2021, when markets were hitting new highs, Tresidder announced the "investment epoch has changed" and everything investors believed for 40 years was over The Bond Massacre He Saw Coming - Called bonds "done" in 2013 when they were still printing money for investors, predicting the 50% loss that hit in 2022 The Fed's Final Card - Explains why the Federal Reserve has exhausted all three of its tools and why their desperation during COVID marked the end of an era Both Stocks AND Bonds Are Broken - Why traditional portfolios now face "negative mathematical expectancy" for the first time in generations The Valuation Extremes - We're at "peak of a peak of a peak" valuations higher than 2000, higher than the Great Depression, higher than any bubble in recorded history What He's Doing Instead: Models Thriving in Chaos - His tactical allocation strategies are among the top performers while traditional portfolios struggle The $400 Solution - How he's helping investors navigate this with methods that take 45 minutes per month Why "Market Timing" Critics Are Wrong - The mathematical difference between predicting the future and disciplined risk management This isn't about timing the next crash. This is about understanding that the game itself has fundamentally changed - and why the strategies that built wealth for decades might now destroy it. The brutal question: If you're wrong about this shift, what does your retirement look like in 15 years? To learn about Todd's models and take advantage of free access to 5 of his classes (which are brilliant!!) go to: www.financialmentor.com/invest     If you've found this conversation insightful, I'm Leisa Peterson, your host and financial intuitive dedicated to transforming lives through heightened financial consciousness. I invite you to dive deeper with my books "The Money Catalyst" and "The Mindful Millionaire." These aren't just about building wealth - they're about transforming your entire relationship with money so you can make better decisions about yourself, the world around you, and how you care for other humans. Because when we heal our money story, we become part of the solution to the greed, corruption, and systemic inequalities that threaten our democracy and our collective wellbeing. Remember, abundance is your birthright - and when you claim it consciously, you help create a more just and equitable world for everyone. Until next time, keep cultivating your financial consciousness and creating a more beautiful world for all of us.

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Open your mind and expand your possibilities through heart-centered discussions about money, business and mindfulness. Join host Leisa Peterson, business coach and long-time finance-pro, for inspiring discussions, interviews and commentary that will inspire your mind, warm your heart and solidify your connection with your higher Self. It's the perfect blend of self-mastery, visionary leadership and practical financial wisdom.

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