The Broker's Table

Esther Jackson-Stowell
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The Broker's Table is where faith, family, and money sit down together. Hosted by real estate broker Esther Jackson-Stowell, each episode is an honest conversation about the money decisions nobody teaches you: real estate, credit, investing, and raising children who understand both stewardship and strategy. Alongside the practical, the show makes room for the harder questions underneath it all, about what you are building, who it is for, and what it costs. Recent episodes cover teaching kids how credit really works, the authorized user strategy for building a child's credit profile early, and the real cost of choosing purpose over the safe path. New episodes every other Thursday. Pull up a chair.

Episodes

  1. Sep 3

    Teaching Kids How Credit Really Works | Legacy at the table episode 6

    Many adults learn the true cost of credit through expensive mistakes. Esther makes the case for proactive education, equipping your children with a foundational understanding before they ever swipe a card. At the tableEsther, joined by her children, demystifies the mechanics of credit scores, the insidious nature of interest, and the critical distinction between debt that builds and debt that depletes. What this conversation coversThe five essential factors that determine a credit scoreThe hidden cost of minimum payments on high-interest debtUnderstanding how interest can destroy or build wealthDifferentiating between good debt and bad debtEquipping children to evaluate debt's long-term impact A line worth keepingInterest is a tax on your money, and it will destroy your wealth.Mentioned in this episodeCredit scoresPayment historyCredit utilizationGood debtBad debtMortgagesCar loansThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  2. Aug 31

    Credit Profiles for Kids: The Authorized User Strategy | Legacy at the Table episode 5

    Many young adults begin their financial journey without a credit history, facing immediate hurdles. Esther reveals a powerful, often overlooked strategy to provide your children with a significant head start. At the tableEsther explains the authorized user strategy, a legitimate method used by financially savvy families for generations, to build a robust credit profile for children long before they turn eighteen. What this conversation coversHow the authorized user strategy worksWhen to add your child to a credit cardWhich credit cards are best for this strategyMonitoring your child's credit reportMaintaining responsible credit habits as a parent A line worth keepingThis is how the system actually works, and how wealthy families have been using it for generations.Mentioned in this episodeannualcreditreport.comCostco Anywhere Visa Card (Citi)The Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  3. Aug 31

    Built Different: Passion, Purpose & The Cost of Sacrifice

    From a Merrill Lynch layoff to building Impact Magazine, Tenisha Brown's journey is a masterclass in purpose. Esther Jackson-Stowell explores the sacrifices and conviction required to build a lasting legacy. At the tableEsther sits with Tenisha Brown, founder of Impact Magazine, to discuss her unconventional rise, the power of purpose, and the unexpected blessings of adversity. What this conversation coversHow a layoff became a launchpad for purposeThe discipline of self-funding for over a decadeSeeking wisdom from established industry leadersWhy an abundance mindset overcomes competitive fearBuilding a national media brand from a local newsletter A line worth keepingSometimes God has a way to create situations so that it can shift you into your purpose.Mentioned in this episodeTenisha BrownImpact MagazineMerrill LynchDarren MorrisThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  4. Aug 31

    Raising Daughters with financial literacy | Legacy at the table episode 4

    Esther Jackson-Stowell convenes a special discussion at The Broker's Table, inviting her daughters, Maya and Naomi. She posits that true protection for women lies in financial literacy, granting them options and enduring freedom. At the tableThis episode offers a rare glimpse into a mother's deliberate approach to cultivating financial acumen in her daughters, from early concepts of money to the practicalities of adult fiscal responsibility. What this conversation coversThe intrinsic link between financial literacy and personal freedomIntroducing children to the nuances of money managementDemystifying taxes and the concept of community contributionChallenging the narrative that numbers are not for womenThe enduring value of early financial education A line worth keepingFinancial literacy gives women options, and options mean freedom.Mentioned in this episodeMaya, Esther's daughterNaomi, Esther's daughterThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  5. Aug 31

    The Not So Secret Lives of Real Mormon Wives

    The media often misrepresents Latter-day Saint women. Esther and her guest discuss how they created a counter-narrative, offering an authentic portrayal of faith, family, and career. You will learn how to approach sensitive topics with both truth and reverence. At the tableEsther sits with Emily Clark, her editor and producer, to discuss the genesis of their book and documentary, "The Not So Secret Lives of Real Mormon Wives" and "Women in Christ," as a response to prevalent media stereotypes. What this conversation coversChallenging media misrepresentations of Latter-day Saint womenThe journey from an idea to a published book and documentaryStructuring narratives to honor faith and personal truthThe cathartic power of sharing vulnerable storiesFinding humor and authenticity in everyday life A line worth keepingI wanted them to talk about their lives and how the church influences their lives.Mentioned in this episodeEmily ClarkThe Not So Secret Lives of Real Mormon Wives (book)Women in Christ (documentary)Cedar FortThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  6. Jul 16

    How to Teach Kids Money, Credit & Chores (Without Being Annoying) | Legacy at the Table Episode 3

    Esther Jackson-Stowell invites her sons, Joseph and Gabe, to The Broker's Table. They offer a candid, unvarnished perspective on growing up with intentional financial education. At the tableEsther and her sons explore the practicalities and challenges of teaching financial literacy, credit, and the value of work within a family. What this conversation coversChildren's earliest entrepreneurial venturesThe distinction between "chores" and "life skills"Demystifying credit scores for young adultsNavigating the "every conversation is a lesson" dynamicPreparing children for financial independence A line worth keepingSometimes it feels like every conversation we have becomes a lesson.Mentioned in this episodeJoseph Jackson-StowellGabriel Jackson-StowellThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  7. Jul 9

    Friendships: Blessings, Boundaries, and Betrayal, the real talk they don't post online

    Some of the most honest conversations happen after the guests think the recording has stopped. This one we kept rolling. Esther Jackson-Stowell sits with Megan Pyrah and Megan Alsup for the talk about friendship that rarely makes it online: the blessing of being truly known, the boundaries that keep a friendship healthy, and what it actually costs when trust is broken. At the tableTwo friends, one host, and a subject most people only handle in whispers. Megan Pyrah and Megan Alsup join Esther to talk about the friendships that shape a woman's life, and the ones that quietly break her heart. What this conversation coversWhy the friendships that carried you into adulthood are not always the ones meant to carry you through itTelling the difference between a season ending and a relationship failingHolding a boundary without losing the warmth that made the friendship matterWhat betrayal teaches you, and how to rebuild without becoming guardedThe quiet work of choosing friends who want to grow, not just gather A line worth keepingReal friendship is not the absence of conflict. It is the presence of people who stay honest through it.Mentioned in this episodeGuest voices, Megan Pyrah and Megan AlsupThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  8. Jun 29

    Why Silence is Ruining Your Kids' Financial Future | Legacy at the Table Episode 2

    Most parents believe they are protecting their children by keeping money quiet. Esther makes the case that the silence is the very thing setting them up to struggle. This is a clear, unflinching look at how financial silence gets passed down, and how to break it without passing down the fear too. At the tableEsther unpacks the quiet inheritance almost no one talks about: the money silence handed from one generation to the next. She names the fears that keep families quiet, and offers a warmer, more honest way to raise children who understand money instead of just worrying about it. What this conversation coversWhy good intentions to protect kids from money stress often backfireThe three conversation killers, starting with shameHow children fill a silence with assumptions worse than the truthTurning everyday moments into real financial lessonsGiving your kids context instead of anxiety A line worth keepingOur parents thought they were protecting us by not talking about money. But good intentions do not equal good outcomes.Mentioned in this episodeLegacy at the Table, Episode One, where the season beginsThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  9. Jun 25

    Dreams Wrapped in a Korowai of Love

    A story that spans continents and the quiet ways a calling finds you. This conversation follows a woman whose prophetic dreams pulled her toward a work she never went looking for, and the cultural and spiritual mantle, the korowai, that parents hand to their children as the foundation for everything that follows. At the tableEsther welcomes a guest whose obedience to a dream became a mission across cultures. They talk about the korowai as a symbol of love and inheritance, the courage it takes to act on something you cannot fully explain, and how faith turns a private conviction into work that serves other people. What this conversation coversWhat a korowai represents, and why inheritance is spiritual before it is financialActing on a calling when you are an outsider with no obvious platformThe line between a fleeting idea and a conviction worth building your life aroundServing communities and schools without waiting to feel qualifiedPassing a mantle of faith and purpose to the next generation A line worth keepingI am not well connected. I am not even from this country. Who am I to come in and say this is what needs to happen?Mentioned in this episodeThe korowai, a woven cloak of honor and belongingThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  10. Jun 19

    Legacy at the Table | Episode 1 | Why We're Building Generational Wealth as a Family

    This is where the second season begins, and it is different from anything the show has done before. Esther and Dr. Rich Stowell pull up extra chairs and invite you into the real work of building generational wealth as a family. Real numbers, real mistakes, real wins, and children in the room for all of it. At the tableEsther and Rich open Legacy at the Table, a season built around one question: how do you actually build wealth that outlives you, with your family involved rather than protected from it? This is not a finance lecture. It is a family showing its work. What this conversation coversWhy generational wealth is a family practice, not a private spreadsheetThe money messages we inherit, and the ones we choose to pass onBuilding with your children in the room instead of shielding them from itFaith and stewardship as the foundation, not an afterthoughtWhat the season ahead will cover, and why the process is the lesson A line worth keepingThis is not another finance podcast where an expert tells you to skip the lattes and you will be a millionaire.Mentioned in this episodeLegacy at the Table, the season built around real family wealth-buildingThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

  11. May 2

    Mission First: Dr. Rich Stowell on the Warrior Ethos, Marriage, and Raising Kids with Purpose

    Before there was a podcast, there was a marriage that had to learn how to lead. Esther Jackson-Stowell sits down with her husband, Dr. Rich Stowell, for a foundational conversation on mission-driven leadership, military discipline, and the quiet work of building a family that outlasts the two of you. At the tableDr. Rich Stowell holds a PhD in Communications, served as a first sergeant in the Army, and directs communications for a Utah school district. Here he trades the podium for the kitchen table and talks about the Warrior Ethos, marriage across cultures, and what it means to raise children on purpose rather than by accident. What this conversation coversThe four lines of the Warrior Ethos, and how a soldier's creed translates to a homeLeading a family the way you lead people you are responsible for, not the way the world expectsBuilding an interracial family without letting anyone else write your storyDiscipline as an act of love, not controlThe difference between reacting to life and running toward a mission A line worth keepingWe are not really concerned with what the world is doing. It is what is best for us, our family, and the people who love us.Mentioned in this episodeThe Warrior Ethos and the Soldier's CreedThe Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

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The Broker's Table is where faith, family, and money sit down together. Hosted by real estate broker Esther Jackson-Stowell, each episode is an honest conversation about the money decisions nobody teaches you: real estate, credit, investing, and raising children who understand both stewardship and strategy. Alongside the practical, the show makes room for the harder questions underneath it all, about what you are building, who it is for, and what it costs. Recent episodes cover teaching kids how credit really works, the authorized user strategy for building a child's credit profile early, and the real cost of choosing purpose over the safe path. New episodes every other Thursday. Pull up a chair.

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  • Creator
    Esther Jackson-Stowell
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Esther Jackson Stowell
  • Show Website
    The Broker's Table