Money & Legacy: Debt, Wealth, Family & Career

Laura Sexton

Money shouldn’t feel this overwhelming — especially when you’re doing everything “right.” Money & Legacy is a financial clarity podcast for capable, high-functioning families who make good money but still feel stressed, uncertain, or stuck when it comes to their finances. Hosted by Laura Sexton, Money & Legacy Coach and founder of Accelerate Your Legacy, this podcast helps families move from financial overwhelm to clarity — and from clarity to confidence — so they can build a legacy on purpose. Many families today aren’t struggling because they lack income.They’re struggling because they’re drowning in information. Between podcasts, gurus, social media advice, and conflicting opinions, it’s easy to feel frozen — unsure who to trust, which system to follow, or what step actually matters next. When everything feels important, progress stalls. This show exists to quiet the noise. Think of Money & Legacy like a conversation with a trusted friend over coffee — where big financial ideas are distilled, simplified, and made tangible for real life with kids, schedules, faith, and long-term goals. Laura brings both lived experience and professional training to the mic. She and her husband paid off $372,347 in debt, and for more than five years she has coached hundreds of families to gain clarity, reduce financial stress, and move forward with confidence. Laura is trained in the Dave Ramsey principles of budgeting and debt elimination, as well as Ken Coleman’s clarity-driven approach to decision-making and purpose. Her coaching style is forward-focused, practical, and intentionally impartial — she does not sell financial products or earn commissions — so every recommendation is made solely in her clients’ best interest. Most episodes are solo teaching conversations, designed to help you: Cut through financial overwhelm and gain clarityBuild a budget that gives permission, not pressurePay off debt with confidence and directionMake calm, values-aligned money decisionsCreate simple systems that work for real family lifeLead money conversations with confidence at home Occasionally, Laura brings real families onto the show for coaching conversations, where listeners can hear real questions, real numbers, and real breakthroughs — and yes, you can apply to be coached on the show. Select interviews with thoughtful leaders also support listeners on their financial journey without shame or conflicting advice. At its core, Money & Legacy is about transformation. This podcast helps you move from: Overwhelm → Clarity → Confidence From reaction to ownership. From stress to peace. From survival to legacy. As you keep listening, money will feel calmer.Your goals will feel clearer.And your confidence will grow as you lead your finances with intention. If you’re ready for money to feel simpler, lighter, and aligned with the life you’re building, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to Money & Legacy so you don’t miss an episode — and share it with a friend you want to see gain clarity, confidence, and a legacy that lasts.

  1. 2D AGO

    181. How to Have Better Money Talks as a Couple: The Family Business Meeting

    If money talks in your house feel tense—or they don’t happen at all—this is your new plan. Money doesn’t need to be a crisis conversation. In this episode, I’m walking you through the Family Business Meeting: a simple 20-minute weekly rhythm that brings clarity, lowers tension, and helps your kids learn money habits from your calm leadership—not from lectures. In this episode you’ll learn: Why peace with money comes from rhythm, not perfectionThe 3 questions to answer every week so priorities don’t driftHow to decide your “yes,” your “no,” and your next action for the next 7 daysWhat to do when your spouse disagrees (with a “same team, same goal” script)How to include your kids without oversharing or making it weirdWant to turn this into a simple plan you can start this week? Download my free guide: 7 Steps to Set Your Kids Up for Financial Success. It’s built for parents who want peace with money—and want to pass that peace to their kids.  Learn more about working with Laura Sexton . Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network. · Become a master with your money. Learn more here! · Checkout the resource library here! Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here! Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here Send an email to Laura@AccelerateYourLegacy.com or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

    23 min
  2. JAN 27

    180. Why Does Budgeting Make Me Feel So Trapped? Is There a Better Way?

    Does the word budget make your shoulders tighten? You’re not irresponsible—you’re reacting to shame from past attempts and the fear that a plan means you’ll lose your freedom. In this episode, Laura reframes budgeting as permission, not punishment, and shows you how a values-based spending plan actually creates relief. You’ll hear why so many people “fail” at budgeting (hint: most were taught to track after the fact instead of decide ahead of time), how boundaries become strategic YESes, and why a real budget eliminates the constant background anxiety of “If I say yes here, will it cost us later?” From buying clothes that fit, to saying yes to Chick-fil-A without guilt, to being generous without fear—this episode is about building a plan that lets you live well today while protecting tomorrow. Laura walks you through a simple starter framework so you can begin without overwhelm: How to protect the basics first so you budget from safety, not panicHow to choose 1–2 priorities for your current seasonWhy giving every dollar a job before it’s spent brings instant peaceHow to adjust without shame and use “failure” as feedbackIf budgeting has always felt restrictive, this episode will change how you see it. You’ll leave believing what’s true: budgeting isn’t restrictive—it’s relieving. And you’re allowed to feel good about your money again. Learn more about working with Laura Sexton . Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network. · Become a master with your money. Learn more here! · Checkout the resource library here! Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here! Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here Send an email to Laura@AccelerateYourLegacy.com or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

    19 min
  3. JAN 6

    177. Why Comfort Is Keeping You Stuck (and how to get ahead)

    Comfort feels safe—but it may be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this episode, Laura Sexton challenges the belief that comfort equals security and explains why staying financially comfortable often leads to stress, stagnation, and quiet dissatisfaction. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing all the right things” but still not moving forward, this conversation will put words to that feeling—and show you a better way. Laura shares her family’s story of choosing years of intentional financial discomfort to build long-term peace, flexibility, and freedom. You’ll learn why growth doesn’t live in the comfort zone, how unconscious spending keeps you trapped, and why using other people’s money disconnects you from your future. This episode also includes a simple but powerful 30-day challenge that can immediately shift how you spend, decide, and lead your finances. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why comfort is not the same as contentment or safetyHow financial comfort can quietly cause anxiety and stagnationThe difference between unconscious spending and intentional ownershipWhy “normal” money habits are keeping most people stressed and stuckOne financially uncomfortable action that can change everything in 30 daysIf you’re ready to stop languishing, start growing, and take ownership of your financial future, this episode is for you. Learn more about working with Laura Sexton . Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network. · Become a master with your money. Learn more here! · Checkout the resource library here! Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here! Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here Send an email to Laura@AccelerateYourLegacy.com or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

    25 min
  4. JAN 1

    176. Financial Fresh Start

    A new year brings fresh-start energy—but for many people, it also brings financial overwhelm. In this episode, Laura Sexton walks you through what a real financial fresh start looks like in 2026—without perfect plans, endless gurus, or anxiety-inducing pressure. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by too many money goals, conflicting advice, or fear of looking at your numbers, this conversation is for you. Laura explains why clarity—not complexity—is the key to moving forward, and how getting honest about where you’re starting can actually shrink fear and restore peace. This episode will help you stop trying to overhaul your entire life in January and instead focus on the next right step—so you can move toward financial confidence, margin, and legacy with calm and intention. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most financial “fresh starts” fail—and what to do insteadHow too many goals (and too many experts) create overwhelm and paralysisWhat a financial reset is not—and why flexibility matters more than perfectionHow to find your true financial starting line using real numbers, not aspirational guessesWhy clarity replaces fear—and how support can make progress easier and sustainableReady to take your next step? If you want help putting the spotlight on your real numbers—without shame or overwhelm—book a Budget Deep Dive. In this 90-minute, judgment-free session, we’ll clarify where you’re starting, where you want to go, and identify your next right financial move. 👉 Book your session at AccelerateYourLegacy.com/budget 2026 is here. You don’t need a perfect plan—you need clarity. And you don’t have to do it alone. Learn more about working with Laura Sexton . Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network. · Become a master with your money. Learn more here! · Checkout the resource library here! Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here! Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here Send an email to Laura@AccelerateYourLegacy.com or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

    16 min
  5. 12/26/2025

    175. Quiet Money: Letting Peace, Purpose, and Legacy Be Enough This Christmas

    The day after Christmas doesn’t need a plan—it needs permission to breathe. In this quiet, reflective episode, Laura invites you to pause, exhale, and receive what this season is offering without urgency or pressure. If this year didn’t end the way you expected—or if money suddenly felt small compared to what truly mattered—you’re not behind. You’re human. From walking through uncertainty and change, to celebrating the completion of her first children’s book Rosie Earns It Herself, Laura shares why financial peace isn’t built through reacting or rushing, but through identity, ownership, and small moments lived with intention. This episode is about quiet money—the kind rooted in awareness, generosity, and becoming, not buying. There’s no audit today. No reset. No next step required. Just stillness, gratitude, and the reminder that some of the most important parts of today weren’t purchased—they were experienced. 🎧 Take a slow breath. Let today be enough. Learn more about working with Laura Sexton . Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network. · Become a master with your money. Learn more here! · Checkout the resource library here! Want to ask a question Laura can answer on the podcast? Connect with her here! Want to receive a live money or career audit? Apply Here Send an email to Laura@AccelerateYourLegacy.com or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy Elevate your coaching with daily devotionals and prayers from 'Seasoned with Salt.' Get your copy HERE!

    6 min
4.9
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

Money shouldn’t feel this overwhelming — especially when you’re doing everything “right.” Money & Legacy is a financial clarity podcast for capable, high-functioning families who make good money but still feel stressed, uncertain, or stuck when it comes to their finances. Hosted by Laura Sexton, Money & Legacy Coach and founder of Accelerate Your Legacy, this podcast helps families move from financial overwhelm to clarity — and from clarity to confidence — so they can build a legacy on purpose. Many families today aren’t struggling because they lack income.They’re struggling because they’re drowning in information. Between podcasts, gurus, social media advice, and conflicting opinions, it’s easy to feel frozen — unsure who to trust, which system to follow, or what step actually matters next. When everything feels important, progress stalls. This show exists to quiet the noise. Think of Money & Legacy like a conversation with a trusted friend over coffee — where big financial ideas are distilled, simplified, and made tangible for real life with kids, schedules, faith, and long-term goals. Laura brings both lived experience and professional training to the mic. She and her husband paid off $372,347 in debt, and for more than five years she has coached hundreds of families to gain clarity, reduce financial stress, and move forward with confidence. Laura is trained in the Dave Ramsey principles of budgeting and debt elimination, as well as Ken Coleman’s clarity-driven approach to decision-making and purpose. Her coaching style is forward-focused, practical, and intentionally impartial — she does not sell financial products or earn commissions — so every recommendation is made solely in her clients’ best interest. Most episodes are solo teaching conversations, designed to help you: Cut through financial overwhelm and gain clarityBuild a budget that gives permission, not pressurePay off debt with confidence and directionMake calm, values-aligned money decisionsCreate simple systems that work for real family lifeLead money conversations with confidence at home Occasionally, Laura brings real families onto the show for coaching conversations, where listeners can hear real questions, real numbers, and real breakthroughs — and yes, you can apply to be coached on the show. Select interviews with thoughtful leaders also support listeners on their financial journey without shame or conflicting advice. At its core, Money & Legacy is about transformation. This podcast helps you move from: Overwhelm → Clarity → Confidence From reaction to ownership. From stress to peace. From survival to legacy. As you keep listening, money will feel calmer.Your goals will feel clearer.And your confidence will grow as you lead your finances with intention. If you’re ready for money to feel simpler, lighter, and aligned with the life you’re building, you’re in the right place. Subscribe to Money & Legacy so you don’t miss an episode — and share it with a friend you want to see gain clarity, confidence, and a legacy that lasts.