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Episode 111: Beyond Shame & Blame: Building Bold Money Habits with Syble SolomonDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!In this insightful episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Syble Solomon, a trailblazer in the world of financial behavior and a keynote presenter at the upcoming AFCPE Symposium. Syble...

October 01, 2024

We’re all creatures of habit, whether that means getting up early to run or stumbling to our coffee cup, reading the classics or binge watching Netflix, saving our pennies or spending them. These habits, the little things we do on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, have an enormous impact...

September 23, 2024

Episode 110: Just Move: From Discomfort to Progress with David Scherer and Joe Davis Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! 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...

September 17, 2024

Episode 109: Money Magic: Unleashing the Genie in Your Finances with Cara Macksoud Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! 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...

September 03, 2024

Friday Follow: Get to know AFCPE's new Director of Marketing & Communications My Name: Tara MeehanMy Work: Director, Marketing and CommunicationsMy Roots: Born in Brooklyn, NY, went to college in Boston, and currently live in North Carolina, about 30 minutes from Asheville. I was raised by a single mom who...

August 29, 2024

Episode 108: Empowering the Next Generation with Tiffany Murray, AFC®️ Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! 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...

August 20, 2024

Episode 107: Pursuing Your Passion with Jessica Medina, AFC®️Download the transcript or watch on Youtube!"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...

August 06, 2024

Episode 106: Advocacy in Action: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference with Raven Newberry, AFC® Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! This week on Real Money, Real Experts, we delve into the power of community and advocacy with Raven Newberry, AFC®. Raven Newberry is the managing director of policy...

July 23, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the release of our Q3 newsletter, expertly crafted by our dedicated Newsletter Task Force. This edition highlights crucial topics such as mastering your money mindset, ADHD awareness, and summertime financial fun. These themes resonate deeply with AFCPE's mission to positively impact the financial well-being of...

July 15, 2024

Episode 105: Rewrite Your Money Story with Jasmine Johnson Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! This week, we welcome Jasmine Johnson, Accredited Financial Counselor®️, Entertainment Accountant, and Mental Health Advocate to Real Money, Real Experts. Jasmine has spent over a decade empowering individuals and families to transform their financial...

July 09, 2024

Episode 104: Navigating Cultural Differences with Dr. Kate Mielitz, AFC®Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! This week, we welcome Kate Mielitz, PhD, AFC®️, CDP®️ , back to Real Money, Real Experts. Dr. Kate has 25 years of experience in financial services, including bankruptcy, fraud, financial counseling, and higher education, and...

June 25, 2024

Episode 103: The Heart of A Financial Educator Unlocked with Mike Lanway Download the transcript or watch on Youtube!  Our first podcast episode to kick off with a love story! Join Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Mary Carlson as they sit down with Mike Lanway, CFP®, TSP expert, and self-proclaimed federal...

June 11, 2024