Money & Legacy: Debt, Wealth, Family & Career

Laura Sexton
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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

    184. We Make Good Money… So Why Do We Still Feel Broke?” (The Real Fix: Spending vs. Systems)

    Ever looked at your tax return and thought, “We made THAT much… so why do we still feel broke?” If you’re earning good money but living paycheck to paycheck (or constantly feeling stressed, behind, or confused about where it all went), this episode is for you. Here’s the truth: most of the time it’s not an income problem—it’s a systems problem. When you’re only tracking your spending after the fact, money leaks quietly through subscriptions, extra meals out, “we’ll pay it later” moments, and the little comforts that slowly become normal. And when surprises hit, panic pushes us toward quick fixes that add penalties to our pain. In this episode, I’ll walk you through the simple framework that creates real peace: a proactive budget, true expense planning (sinking funds), and rules for margin—plus a weekly money rhythm that helps you catch problems early, lead your family on purpose, and model calm, confident money habits for your kids. You’ll also hear practical ways to talk about money with your children without fear or shame—and a simple next step you can take this week to feel more steady fast. Want a fun way to start money conversations at home? Join the waitlist for my children’s book Rosie Earns It Herself at accelerateyourlegacy.com/rosie. 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!

    17 min

  2. FEB 17

    183. How to Survive the Middle of Your Debt-Free Journey (Without Quitting)

    The beginning of debt payoff is exciting… and then the middle hits. The “easy wins” are gone, the progress feels slower, and suddenly you’re exhausted and tempted to quit. If that’s you, you’re not broken—you’re normal. And you can finish. In this episode, I’m sharing what no one tells you about the middle of the debt payoff journey—and the practical mindset shifts that keep families moving forward even when motivation disappears. In this episode you’ll learn: Why the middle feels so hard (and why it doesn’t mean your plan isn’t working)The difference between motivation and the decision to keep goingHow to use “mile markers” and small celebrations to stay consistentWhat to do when surprise expenses hit (and how a starter emergency fund reduces the panic)How to pause debt payoff without going backward into new debtHow to spot lifestyle creep and “we deserve it” spending before it derails your progressHow to talk about money with your spouse without turning it into a fightHow to include your kids in the journey without scaring themIf you’re looking for a meaningful way to teach your kids healthy money habits while you’re getting your own house in order, my picture book Rosie Earns It Herself is designed to help you start those conversations early and often. Preorder now at AccelerateYourLegacy.com/rosie. 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!

    21 min

  3. FEB 10

    182. Stop Giving Allowance: The One Rule That Keeps Kids From Feeling Entitled

    Should you give your kids an allowance—or is it better to make them earn money? In today’s episode, I break down the real fear behind this question: you want kids who don’t feel entitled, but you also don’t want money to feel stressful in your home. I’ll share the simple rule that makes this decision clear, the difference between “chores you do because you live here” vs. paid tasks, and how to build an earning/commission system that actually works (without becoming complicated). You’ll learn: The two parenting fears hiding behind the allowance debate (entitlement vs. stress)The one rule that keeps chores and money from getting messyWhat should be unpaid family contribution vs. what can be paid “above-and-beyond” workSimple ways to pay kids without constant cash (stars, payday rhythms, chore boards)How to handle “but my friends get an allowance,” and what to do with motivated vs. unmotivated kidsA simple Give/Save/Spend approach to help kids manage money with confidence🎯 Ready to start these conversations with your kids? My picture book Rosie Earns It Herself is on the way, and you can preorder now at AccelerateYourLegacy.com/rosie (preorder bonuses available!). Go out and make a difference. 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

  4. FEB 3

    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

  5. 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

  6. JAN 20

    179. This Year Will Be Different -- If You Change What Actually Matters With Money

    Is this the year your money finally changes—or will it quietly turn into another restart? If you feel like you have too many money goals and no clear starting point, this episode is for you. Money & Legacy Coach Laura Sexton explains why motivation isn’t the problem—and why trying harder has never been the solution. Most people struggle because everything feels urgent, priorities compete, and decision fatigue takes over. In this episode, you’ll learn why clear constraints matter more than willpower, how wrong expectations cause people to quit even when they’re doing the right things, and why real financial change requires support—not just information. This isn’t a full system or a quick fix. It’s the mindset shift that makes lasting change possible. If nothing changes, nothing changes—but the good news is, you get to choose what changes. 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!

    15 min

  7. JAN 13

    178. Why Group Coaching Creates Real Change

    We’re living in a trust recession. People are unsubscribing, deleting courses, and drowning in information—yet nothing is changing. The problem isn’t motivation or discipline. It’s isolation. In this episode, I explain why group coaching creates real change when doing it alone doesn’t. We’ll talk about why information without accountability leads to paralysis, why most courses get abandoned, and why real momentum rarely happens in isolation. If you’ve tried to get your money under control on your own and keep stalling out, this episode will help you understand why—and what actually works instead. You don’t need another idea. You need movement. And movement happens best in relationship. 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!

    14 min

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    Trailer - Money & Legacy Podcast

    Money shouldn’t feel this overwhelming. In this short trailer, you’ll hear what Money & Legacy is all about and who it’s for. If you’re a capable parent who makes good money but still feels stressed, unsure, or stuck, this show is your invitation to move from overwhelm to clarity and from clarity to confidence. I’ll share why this podcast exists, what you can expect from future episodes, and how we’ll cut through financial noise to help you build a calm, intentional plan for your family and your legacy. Press play and discover how money can start to feel simpler, steadier, and aligned with the life you’re building. 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!

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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.

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