Real Money, Real Experts

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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 expert tips, engaging interviews, and real-life storytelling. AFCPE® ensures the highest integrity of the financial counseling profession by certifying, connecting, and supporting diverse professionals. Our comprehensive program, the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®), represent the gold standard of financial counseling certifications. And our membership community offers a place to share best practices, solve similar struggles, and access tools and resources that advance your career and enable you to better serve your clients.

  1. Coaching Through Change: Jon Akerman’s Journey from Burnout to Impact

    15 APR

    Coaching Through Change: Jon Akerman’s Journey from Burnout to Impact

    After years of navigating the fast-paced world of actuarial consulting in New York City, Jon Akerman found himself burnt out and unsure of his next step. Instead of staying stuck, Jon embraced uncertainty — relocating to a new state, joining the Florida Army National Guard, and discovering his passion for financial coaching. Now, as a coach with MyBudgetCoach, Jon empowers people to break free from living paycheck to paycheck and take control of their financial futures. In this episode, Jon s...

    26 min
  2. From Paycheck to Prosperity: Jackie's Road to F.I.R.E.

    1 APR

    From Paycheck to Prosperity: Jackie's Road to F.I.R.E.

    Achieving financial independence doesn’t require a six-figure salary — just ask Jackie Koski. In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Jackie Koski, an Accredited Financial Counselor and Certified Financial Planner who achieved financial independence in her 40s — all while earning less than six figures. Jackie shares her inspiring journey of overcoming poverty, divorce, and single motherhood to reach F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early). She breaks down her pro...

    33 min
  3. Trust, Training, and Financial Wellness: How to Build Stronger Money Habits with Ericka Young, AFC®

    18 MAR

    Trust, Training, and Financial Wellness: How to Build Stronger Money Habits with Ericka Young, AFC®

    In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with financial coach, author, and educator Ericka Young, AFC, who shares her personal journey of paying off $90,000 in debt and building a career helping families achieve financial freedom. Ericka discusses the importance of open and honest money conversations, both in relationships and in financial institutions, explaining how trust plays a crucial role in financial success. She also dives into practical strategies for raising financia...

    36 min
  4. The Wealth Within: How Self-Worth Shapes Net Worth with Justin Chastain, AFC®️

    4 MAR

    The Wealth Within: How Self-Worth Shapes Net Worth with Justin Chastain, AFC®️

    What does it mean to build true wealth? In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with financial planner Justin Chastain, AFC®️ to explore the connection between self-worth and financial success, the emotional impact of money, and the power of authenticity in both personal and professional growth. Justin shares his personal experiences with grief and how it has shaped his financial philosophy, explaining why wealth is about more than just numbers—it’s about how money infl...

    37 min
  5. More Than Your Money with Jessica Moorhouse, AFCC®

    18 FEB

    More Than Your Money with Jessica Moorhouse, AFCC®

    In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re joined by Jessica Moorhouse, a leading financial educator, podcast host, and founder of MoorMoney Media Inc. Jessica’s passion for financial literacy started early—she worked her way through university and mastered frugality. But after stepping into the professional world, she realized that budgeting alone wasn’t enough to achieve the life she dreamed of. Determined to learn more, she became an expert in financial planning and building wealth...

    24 min
  6. Join Me At #AFCPE with Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC®️

    4 FEB

    Join Me At #AFCPE with Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC®️

    In the Season 6 premiere of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re joined by 2025 Board President and our new co-host Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC®️, the powerhouse behind Living Abundantly and Envision 30. As an Accredited Financial Counselor®️, financial coach, and strategic leader, Brandy helps individuals and organizations think from the future to achieve financial success. With a wealth of experience—including her service in the U.S. Air Force, leadership in financial education, and dedication to com...

    25 min
  7. Voices of Symposium: Real Experts, Real Takeaways

    03/12/2024

    Voices of Symposium: Real Experts, Real Takeaways

    In this special season finale, Rachael and Mary bring you voices of #ExperienceAFCPE2024 attendees directly from the symposium floor. Attendees share their experiences, key takeaways, and advice for financial educators and those entering the field. This compilation of mini-interviews offers unique insights into the world of financial education and the power of shared learning. This episode is also Mary’s final episode as podcast co-host. After 5 years, Mary is passing the baton to a new co-h...

    38 min
  8. It's Not You, It's The System with Dr. Michael G. Thomas

    12/11/2024

    It's Not You, It's The System with Dr. Michael G. Thomas

    In this powerful episode of Real Money, Real Experts, Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson sit down with Dr. Michael G. Thomas Jr., a financial empathy expert and lecturer at the University of Georgia, who is changing the way we think about money and wealth. As an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®), Dr. Thomas’s work emphasizes the importance of empathy, self-compassion, and active listening in financial counseling and planning. We explore his unique philosophy that the journey to fin...

    34 min
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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 expert tips, engaging interviews, and real-life storytelling. AFCPE® ensures the highest integrity of the financial counseling profession by certifying, connecting, and supporting diverse professionals. Our comprehensive program, the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®), represent the gold standard of financial counseling certifications. And our membership community offers a place to share best practices, solve similar struggles, and access tools and resources that advance your career and enable you to better serve your clients.

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  • Creator
    AFCPE®
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Real Money, Real Experts
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