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Episode 116: Join Me At #AFCPE with Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC®️Download the transcript or watch on Youtube!In the Season 6 premiere of Real Money, Real Experts, we’re joined by 2025 Board President and our new co-host Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC®️, the powerhouse behind Living Abundantly and Envision 30. As an...

February 04, 2025

We are thrilled to announce the release of our Q1 2025 newsletter, expertly crafted by our dedicated Newsletter Task Force. This micro edition highlights messages from our new AFCPE Board President, Brandy Baxter and our Executive Director, Rachael DeLeon, while covering important topics such as advocacy and public policy, youth...

January 23, 2025

Episode 115: Voices of Symposium: Real Experts, Real TakeawaysDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!In this special season finale, Rachael and Mary bring you voices of #ExperienceAFCPE2024 attendees directly from the symposium floor. Attendees share their experiences, key takeaways, and advice for financial educators and those entering the field. This...

December 03, 2024

Episode 114: It's Not You, It's The System with Dr. Michael G. ThomasDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!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...

November 12, 2024

Episode 113: Behind the Schemes: Unmasking Financial Fraud with Robert Mascio and Lori SchockDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!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...

October 29, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the release of our Q4 newsletter, expertly crafted by our dedicated Newsletter Task Force. This edition highlights crucial topics such as maximizing your AFCPE Symposium experience, if your client needs a prenup, and homeownership. We hope you find these insights both informative and inspiring as...

October 25, 2024

Episode 112: Why We Don’t Talk About Money: Exploring Financial Stigma with Wendy De La RosaDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!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,...

October 15, 2024

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

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

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