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 programs, the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) and FFC® (Financial Fitness Coach), represent the gold standard of financial counseling and coaching 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. It's Not You, It's The System with Dr. Michael G. Thomas

    NOV 12

    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
  2. Behind the Schemes: Unmasking Financial Fraud with Robert Mascio and Lori Schock

    OCT 29

    Behind the Schemes: Unmasking Financial Fraud with Robert Mascio and Lori Schock

    On this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we tackle the evolving world of financial fraud and how we can break the cycle of shame that often keeps victims silent. In this exclusive sneak peek of their keynote session at this year’s symposium, Lori Schock, Director of the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, and Robert Mascio, Director of Investor Education Outreach at FINRA, share compelling stories of today’s most sophisticated scams such as AI-driven impersonation schemes. Lo...

    31 min
  3. Why We Don’t Talk About Money: Exploring Financial Stigma with Wendy De La Rosa

    OCT 15

    Why We Don’t Talk About Money: Exploring Financial Stigma with Wendy De La Rosa

    In this thought-provoking episode of Real Money, Real Experts, Rachael and Mary are joined by Wendy De La Rosa, Assistant Professor at the Wharton School and behavioral finance expert, to dive deep into the psychology behind our financial decisions. Wendy shares how behavioral science can reshape the way we approach saving, spending, and budgeting, offering practical strategies to build healthier money habits and eliminate financial shame. We’ll also explore why money remains a taboo top...

    27 min
  4. Beyond Shame & Blame: Building Bold Money Habits with Syble Solomon

    OCT 1

    Beyond Shame & Blame: Building Bold Money Habits with Syble Solomon

    In this insightful episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Syble Solomon, the visionary behind Money Habitudes and a trailblazer in the world of financial behavior. Syble shares her unique journey, from her early career as a Peace Corps volunteer to becoming a Financial Behavior Specialist, transforming how people understand their relationship with money. We explore her "deck of cards" approach to life, the pivotal moments that shaped her work, and how AFCPE® has played a crucia...

    38 min
  5. Just Move: From Discomfort to Progress with David Scherer and Joe Davis

    SEP 17

    Just Move: From Discomfort to Progress with David Scherer and Joe Davis

    In this keynote episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re diving into the power of movement—whether it’s moving beyond cultural gaps, moving through discomfort, or moving towards impactful change. Join us as we kick off the Symposium Keynote series with two incredible guests, David Scherer and Joe Davis, who are experts in bridging the diversity gap through thoughtful, grace-based conversations. David and Joe share their insights on how we can just move beyond guilt, blame, and shame, c...

    41 min
  6. Money Magic: Unleashing the Genie in Your Finances with Cara Macksoud

    SEP 3

    Money Magic: Unleashing the Genie in Your Finances with Cara Macksoud

    In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Cara Macksoud, the dynamic CEO of Money Habitudes, who shares her remarkable journey from a 15-year career on Wall Street to becoming a leading voice in the behavioral finance space. Cara’s insights reveal how money is more than just numbers—it's a tool with its own hopes and dreams. We explore her unique perspective that “personal finance is anything but personal,” and learn why having small, meaningful conversations about money c...

    36 min
  7. Empowering the Next Generation with Dr. Tiffany Murray, AFC®️

    AUG 20

    Empowering the Next Generation with Dr. Tiffany Murray, AFC®️

    In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Murray, AFC®️ the Managing Director of the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. (SFEPD). Tiffany shares her journey from leading Red to Black®️ Peer Financial Coaching at Texas Tech University to becoming a driving force behind SFEPD’s financial literacy programs. We explore how her core purpose and mission align with empowering the next generation to make informed money decisions. Tiffany ...

    29 min
  8. Pursuing Your Passion with Jessica Medina, AFC®️

    AUG 6

    Pursuing Your Passion with Jessica Medina, AFC®️

    "Would you believe that all of those things are part of the AFC program? It's like a warm, fuzzy blanket that I wear at night."Jessica Medina is not throwing away her shot.This week on Real Money, Real Experts, we welcome Jessica Medina, a dedicated Accredited Financial Counselor®️ who transitioned from a career in law to follow her true passion. Jessica's journey highlights the power of embracing life's unexpected paths and finding fulfillment in new dreams.In this episode, Jessica shares he...

    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 programs, the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®) and FFC® (Financial Fitness Coach), represent the gold standard of financial counseling and coaching 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Real Money, Real Experts
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