Best Friends Finance

Destigmatizing Investing, Wealth and Power for Women with The Boss Lady Investor Author, Krista Goodrich

May 12, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week you'll hear the money story of investor, author and speaker, Krista Goodrich, who went from growing up with very little, to managing 401Ks for the likes of NBA teams and Spanx. Krista discovered at a young age that earning and saving money gave her a sense of control. However, as a young women working in financial services, she learned that even some of the most educated and successful women she knew were not comfortable managing and growing their finances. It has become Krista's m...

Food, Fitness and Finance with Amanda Nighbert, RD, Creator of the LEAN Phenomenon

May 05, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Registered dietician, entrepreneur and creator of the LEAN program, Amanda Nighbert, RD, felt like a "renegade" in the clinical space after learning that much of the conventional wisdom about nutrition missed the mark. So, she made a career pivot to create a wildly successful, and totally virtual nutrition program, based on science that makes sense. Through LEAN - Living Energized and Nourished - Amanda has built an army of loyal followers whose lives she's changed. Join Amanda for a candid ...

Food, Fitness and Finance with Amanda Nighbert, RD, Creator of the LEAN Phenomenon

May 05, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

Registered dietician, entrepreneur and creator of the LEAN program, Amanda Nighbert, RD, felt like a "renegade" in the clinical space after learning that much of the conventional wisdom about nutrition missed the mark. So, she made a career pivot to create a wildly successful, and totally virtual nutrition program, based on science that makes sense. Through LEAN - Living Energized and Nourished - Amanda has built an army of loyal followers whose lives she's changed. Join Amanda for a candid ...

Building Your Emergency Fund Parachute on the Way Down

April 28, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Remember that emergency fund we've been talking about? Well, for many the emergency is here. For those whose income has not been affected, we discuss how decreased spending due to stay at home orders creates an opportunity to start or supplement your emergency fund. And for those who are experiencing decreased income or any financial hardship due to Covid-19, we talk through five tips to weather the storm: 1. Utilize all resources available to you, like Economics Impact Payments (aka stimu...

Staying Well (and Sane) When Normalcy is Out the Window with Bridgette Binford

April 21, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

We are all getting bombarded with suggestions of what to do during this time - emails with home workouts and posts from friends with pinterest-worthy art projects they are completing with their kids. Coupled with the fact that many of us are working with kids home round the clock, and we’re in a global pandemic, this all can be so overwhelming! Let's face it, even with more time at home, it can feel challenging to get things accomplished or take care of ourselves. In this episode, wellness a...

Covid-19 Edition: Surviving (Thriving?) Through Crisis Schooling with Michelle Kelly

April 14, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In this special Covid-19 edition of Best Friends Finance, we go totally off topic to discuss and commiserate over our current school situation due to the pandemic. Long time educator and mom of three, Michelle Kelly, joins us to talk about what this really is (hint...it's not homeschooling), and what our children actually need from us at this time (another hint...it's not all the answers to their math homework, thank god). Michelle speaks as both a teacher and a parent about managing our exp...

Max Efficiency and Minimize Pitfalls with Productivity Coach and Estate Attorney Nicole Seawell

April 07, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

How many estate attorneys do you know who are also productivity and efficiency coaches? We know one! Nicole Seawell first coaches us on actively managing our finances, because we can't expect a healthy relationship with money if we aren’t informed and active in its management and use. Nicole then puts on her estate attorney hat for some tough love. Many people avoid estate planning because the subject is uncomfortable. Nicole helps us see that planning ahead diminishes the discomfort for the...

What the Coronavirus Means for Your Money with Katy Greene

March 31, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Certified Financial Planner Katy Greene is back with Lara and Amanda to talk about the short and long term effects of the Coronavirus on the market and your money. We discuss reallocating monthly funds during uncertain times, tips for those with several decades of working to go v. those at retirement age, and why staying the course with your investments makes sense, even when it feels harder than ever! We recommend you consult your own financial planner and tax professional during this time...

Pandemic Pow Wow - Socially Distant, Not Anti-Social

March 24, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

The BFFs may not be financial experts, but they do know a lot about working from home. As the world embraces a new temporary normal of social distancing and sheltering in place, Lara and Amanda discuss the emotions around financial uncertainty and share their tips on getting things done and maintaining your sanity while home.

The Emotional Side of Money with "Girl, Get Your $hit Together" Author, Lisa Chastain

March 17, 2020 18:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

As women we FEEL more, and that's not a bad thing. This week we parse through some of those emotions around money with our guest, Lisa Chastain. Lisa has been coaching, mentoring and advising millennials for nearly 20 years, and her #1 Best Selling Book, Girl, Get Your $hit Together teaches millennial women how to own their history with money so that they can boss up and own their futures. Lisa has also had her own personal struggles with learning how to manage her money and live her most a...

One Mom's Money Hacks Lead to Passion and Purpose with Leah Alexander

March 10, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Less is more. This is a value Leah Alexander has adopted. She was working towards her corporate exit strategy when she recognized her family could make BIG changes in their life, begin to eliminate hefty household expenses, and create additional income by leveraging assets they already owned. Leah shares how implementing lower operating costs and passive income at home helped do the same for a shelter in Africa. Her ideas of sustainability and her mission mindset will leave you inspired! O...

One Mom's Money Hacks Lead to Passion and Purpose

March 10, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Less is more. This is a value Leah Alexander has adopted. She was working towards her corporate exit strategy when she recognized her family could make BIG changes in their life, begin to eliminate hefty household expenses, and create additional income by leveraging assets they already owned. Leah shares how implementing lower operating costs and passive income at home helped do the same for a shelter in Africa. Her ideas of sustainability and her mission mindset will leave you inspired! O...

Small Changes with Big Impact #moneyhacks

March 03, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

When it comes to taking control of your financial future, the mantra is "spend less and save more." But, there is so much more to it - like tweaks you can make to make the process easier, speed it up, and maybe even make it fun! Lara and Amanda share six simple changes that made a big impact on increasing their bottom lines. Visit us at bestfriendsfinance.com for full show notes!

Simplify Your Space AND Your Spending with Professional Organizer Stephanie Sikora

February 25, 2020 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Those piles of papers, overstuffed drawers and cluttered closets take a toll on us. They impact our time, relationships, health and finances! Stephanie Sikora, author of "Simplified: A Real-Life Guide to Organizing Your Space and Saving Your Sanity", shares how simplifying routines in your home and life, from getting everyone out the door, to curating your wardrobe, to only owning one pizza cutter, will make your home, life and budget run more smoothly!

That Time We Gave Up Spending

February 18, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Not-so-fun fact. Did you know it just takes $27.40 a day to blow $10K/year? Serial sale shopper, Amanda, and less frequent, but full-price shopper, Lara, give up discretionary spending for the last 90 days of the decade and experience some major paradigm shifts.

Secrets of an Ivy League Finance Professional Turned Household CFO

February 11, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

Stay at home mom and wife, Cristina Gil, shares how she's using her finance education and experience to live a big, beautiful, debt-free life. Neighbors Cristina and Lara's conversations about money started over a cup of coffee in Lara's kitchen. By sharing how she saves, and how she and her sisters hold one another accountable when it comes to spending, Cristina was unknowingly inspiring Lara to make some meaningful changes. We've said it before. When women talk about money, it's worth a mi...

Do You Feel Like You're "Just So Bad at this Money Thing"? CFP Katy Greene Sets You Straight

February 04, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

"I'm just so bad at this money thing." According to Certified Financial Planner Katy Greene, the reality is you're not. A lot of women experience some fear and self-doubt when it comes to planning for their future, and just need someone to help them with setting goals and getting some direction. Today's episode is all about taking those first steps... even if you can't see the whole staircase.

Amanda's Money Story

January 27, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Growing up with fiscally responsible parents set Amanda up for financial success. Ultimately a financial scare when she was a young mom led her to diversifying her career path. When her second career took off, she found herself falling head first into the quicksand of lifestyle inflation. The spending party lasted several years, before she acknowledged she had to make a changes. In this episode she shares her journey from thoughtless spender to conscientious saver.

3. Amanda's Money Story

January 27, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Growing up with fiscally responsible parents set Amanda up for financial success. Ultimately a financial scare when she was a young mom led her to diversifying her career path. When her second career took off, she found herself falling head first into the quicksand of lifestyle inflation. The spending party lasted several years, before she acknowledged she had to make a changes. In this episode she shares her journey from thoughtless spender to conscientious saver.

2. Lara's Money Story

January 26, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Even as a very young girl, Lara Ford saw the stress finances caused her single mom. Lara was forced to grow up fast when her mom passed away when she was only 17 - becoming financially independent without any financial IQ. Ultimately she and her husband had times of financial growth and prosperity. However, there were setbacks that forced them to start concentrating on their “path to success” (or what most people call budget) and start aggressively preparing for their future retirement, rath...

Lara's Money Story

January 26, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Even as a very young girl, Lara Ford saw the stress finances caused her single mom. Lara was forced to grow up fast when her mom passed away when she was only 17 - becoming financially independent without any financial IQ. Ultimately she and her husband had times of financial growth and prosperity. However, there were setbacks that forced them to start concentrating on their “path to success” (or what most people call budget) and start aggressively preparing for their future retirement, rath...

Wait. You want to talk about WHAT?

January 19, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Two working moms and solopreneurs learn that when women start talking about money, it's worth a million. Best Friends Finance is a weekly podcast featuring stories, ideas and support to help empower women to take control of their financial future by talking about money...with friends! Hosted by Amanda Kessler & Lara Ford, who made it to their 40s with their heads planted firmly in the sand regarding finances, until a few key conversations with friends changed the trajectories of their financ...

1. Wait. You want to talk about WHAT?

January 19, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

Two working moms and solopreneurs learn that when women start talking about money, it's worth a million. Best Friends Finance is a weekly podcast featuring stories, ideas and support to help empower women to take control of their financial future by talking about money...with friends! Hosted by Amanda Kessler & Lara Ford, who made it to their 40s with their heads planted firmly in the sand regarding finances, until a few key conversations with friends changed the trajectories of their financ...

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