Plaid Radio

Plaid Radio: Episode 125 - Know Your Credit Score

Julia is the a Swiss/Texan theater actress who, through a very strange series of events, ended up co-owning a financial planning firm with her husband Philip. Spending several years in the mortgage industry gave her number-crunching confidence and a unique insight into real estate and lending. She’s also a self-professed foodie, budget-wizard, yogi, a vintage-clothing collector and has owned several of her own businesses.   http://theartoffinance.biz/

Plaid Radio: Episode 124 - A NEW Me

About Dr. Estrelita Bruce: Dr. Estrelita Bruce "Dr. E" is a Life Coach, Christian Counselor, and International & Motivational Speaker. She's also the author of "My Journey Towards A NEW ME: A Memoir of How I Turned Trauma & Loss into Opportunities & How You Can, Too." She has received her Masters of Science in Juvenile Forensic Psychology from Prairie View A & M University and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Christian Counseling from South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary. Dr....

Plaid Radio - Episode 123: Kara's Story of Financial Freedom: Broke To Financial Educator

More women are graduating from college, becoming the primary breadwinners in their home and reaching new levels of career success than ever before.  In fact, according to BMO Financial Group (Women of Wealth. Ettinger, H. and O’Connor, E. Family Wealth Advisors Council, 2012. http://familywealthadvisorscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/FWAC_ WomenOfWealth_12pp.pdf) “women are now the primary breadwinners in over 40% of U.S. households. This represents an almost four-fold increase from 196...

Plaid Radio - Episode 121: How to Talk to Your Parents About Money

The psychology of talking to our parents about money is confusing because it’s one of those things they should have talked to us about.  As adult children we sometimes take on the role of the parent by advising our older parents in financial and health matters.  Emily Stroud on Plaid Radio shares her advice. Emily Stroud is the owner of a boutique investment firm, Stroud Financial Management and author of Faithfull Finance which is available on Amazon.  As a wife, mom, and business owner, ...

Plaid Radio: Episode 119 - Building Up An Emergency Fund

Bola Onada Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), money expert, business strategist and all-round finance junkie.   She runs Clever Girl Finance and today is going to share her story and a bit of wisdom about emergency fund.   Web:  clevergirlfinance.com clevergirlsknow.com   Instagram:  @clevergirlfinance @clevergirlsknow   Facebook: Facebook.com/clevergirlfinance Facebook.com/clevergirlsknow   Twitter: @clevergirlCGF @clevergirlsknow

Plaid Radio - Episode 118: Mommy Guilt Merited and Unmerited

Crystalee from The Mama Ladder International is back!  Today we are going to talk about Mommy Guilt. We discuss: Can guilt be good?  Merited Guilt helps move us to something better for ourselves while unmertied is close to the comparison trap. No room for unmertied Mommy Guilt and Comparison with other women and families. How does self forgiveness help put down those guilt feelings?

Plaid Radio: Episode 117 - Building Your Own Home - It's A Lot of Choices

Amy from D.R. Horton, America's Homebuilder and the largest home builder in America, joins Plaid Radio to share her industry insights.   We talk about the process of building a home, things to consider, budget ideas and of course I ask Amy what is her dream home element.   If you have ever built a home, are building a home or dreaming about building a home this is a great insider episode.

Plaid Radio: Episode 116: Personalized Medicine: Your Health Impacts Your Happiness

Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Jaclyn is now in Florida. Jaclyn is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and thrives on educating and empowering her patients. During this episode of Plaid Radio we discuss Jaclyn's philosophy on individualized medicine, diets and how when we take care of our bodies we are able to achieve so much more.  Learn more about the Keto diet and how your health impacts your happiness.  www.jaclynshedden.com

Plaid Radio: Episode 115 - Talking to Your Kids About Money

Talking to your kids about money is way easier thank talking about the birds and the bees.  Like most life lessons it’s first about role modeling our behavior towards money and answering questions as they arise.  Conversations can begin at any age and like most things the earlier the better. Plaid Radio hosts Annette and Steve Economides.  This couple is behind Money Smart Family a blog focused on being debt free and living a frugal life.  The Economides have 5 children and a rich life.  T...

Plaid Radio: Episode 114 - Q&A with Engineer Tracy Drain: Women Leaders of Today by Origin Bank

Tracy Drain has worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory since completing her Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech in 2000. In her 17 years at JPL, she has participated in the development and operation of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (a science and relay orbiter at Mars), the Kepler mission (searching for Exoplanets) and the Juno mission to Jupiter. She was recently the Deputy Chief Engineer for Juno, which successfully arrived at Jupiter on July 4th, 2016. She is cu...

Plaid Radio: Episode 113 - Basics of Life Insurance

Emily Stroud is the owner of a boutique investment firm, Stroud Financial Management and author of Faithfull Finance which is available on Amazon.  As a wife, mom, and business owner, I understand the pressures of being a workingwoman in today’s world.  Emily Stroud is a representative of  Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.,a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.  Cambridge and St...

Plaid Radio: Episode 112 - Perfectionism

Crystalee from The Mama Ladder International is back!  Today we are going to talk about Perfectionism, so if you are perfect and you have it all together then today’s show is probably not for you.  We are talking real struggles today.

Plaid Radio - Episode 111: How to Get a Discount on Anything

Getting a discount or negotiating the price on something is an easy way to stretch your dollar.  In the US culture we are not taught to negotiate or haggle for most things, but with a few tricks you can get a discount without any confrontation.  Deacon Hayes is a financial expert and founder of Well Kept Wallet, a financial education company that provides personal finance curriculum for people across the world. https://www.facebook.com/WellKeptWallet/  https://twitter.com/wellkeptwalle...

Plaid Radio - Episode 110: Producer and Star of Break the Stage, Story of Self Centered Teen

You might recognize Stacy Rose as “Dr. Robbins” in Ballers staring Dwayne Johnson.  Rose is a multi-talented artist whose filmography includes acting, voiceover and producer credits. Most recently Stacy produced and starred in, “Break the Stage" which is the story of a troubled and self-centered teen who must earn the respect of the team before the championship. In addition to her role as a Neurologist-turned-Counselor helping a retired football player navigate a series of medical concerns...

Plaid Radio - Episode 109 - Money & Marriage, It's complicated

Nick is the writer behind Mapped Out Money, a no nonsense blog for young people on gaining financial freedom.  Nick is married to Hanna and he’s here to share a bit about money and marriage.  A conversation on what works and what to avoid. 

Plaid Radio - Episode 107 - Domestic Abuse Survivor to Helping Others Overcome Psychological Barriers

Born in Port Au Prince, Haiti, Tamara Charles came to the US at the age of 5 and was raised in Lynn, MA and Brooklyn, NY. She is the eldest sibling with four sisters and two brothers whom she helped to care for while her parents worked to make ends meet. As an adult, she worked hard to further her education and obtained an Associate's degree in 2011 from Marian Court College, a Bachelor's degree in Business with a minor in Healthcare Management in 2014. She is currently working on her MBA ...

Plaid Radio - Episode 106: Needs vs. Wants: Managing Your Personal Finances

Needs versus Wants is a life lesson we all learned and need to revisit almost daily.  It’s something we try to explain to our children at the grocery store check out next to all the gum and candy.  It’s something we say in our heads right before we purchase that additional piece of clothing online that looks exactly like something in hanging in our closet.  Melanie Lockert paid off $81,000 in student loans. She is a freelance writer and all-around side hustler currently living in Los Angel...

Plaid Radio - Episode 104: What Does Your Brand Say About You?

Pattie Simone is a status quo disruptor, PR and Business Strategist, and founder of WomenCentric.net, an entrepreneurial and career advancement advice source. Pattie works with diverse male and female entrepreneurs and growth-track companies to craft and optimize their unique stories via print, digital and social communications, PR, and videos. Pattie is co-author of Jersey Women Mean Business! Big, Bold Business Advice from New Jersey Women Business Owners: Practical Pointers, Solutions, an...

Plaid Radio: Episode 103 - Women Leaders of Today with Linda Tuten

Linda Tuten is the  Executive Vice President and Chief People & Diversity Officer at Origin Bank responsible for all Human Resources and Training and Development functions of the organization.  She is an HR leader that focuses on people starting with employees and extending to the customer experience. Find out more about Linda at Plaid for Women 

Plaid Radio - Episode 102: Mix is just as Important as Savings

Bobbi Rebell is an award-winning journalist and advocate for financial literacy. She was until recently the leader of the U.S. business video unit for Reuters, the largest news organization in the world. Her work was syndicated globally and seen by millions of viewers on Reuters broadcast and online clients.  Bobbi also wrote a globally syndicated personal finance column on millennials. https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Financial-Grownup-Achievers/dp/1938548663  http://www.bobbirebell.com/ 

Plaid Radio - Episode 101: Visiting South Africa

Have you ever dreamed of visiting South Africa?  Our native expert Koula shares her best trips ideas and places to visit.

Plaid Radio - Episode 100: Breaking Down Generational Stereotypes from the Generational Guru

Sherri Elliott-Yeary, Generational Expert, Speaker, Coach, and Author, was born in 1968. Her Generational DNA is a Gen X but her Generational Personality is a Baby Boomer.  Sherri will be speaking at the #NoMeanGirls 2017 National Conference so we will get a sneak peek into her presentation.  In this Plaid Radio episode we have a Millennial born and Generation X DNA talking about generational stereotypes and how we can actually support each other in the work place. http://www.generationa...

Plaid Radio - Episode 99: How to Determine Your Personal Financial Risk

John Wasik is an award-winning author of 16 books.  He has spoken to crowds from coast to coast on investing, retirement and protecting your money. As a personal finance columnist/blogger for Reuters, the world's largest news service, he covers investing/investor protection, financial planning, taxes, insurance, retirement, college and life planning. His columns have been seen in newspapers on five continents and he regularly comments on top economic news in all media.  His most recent boo...

Plaid Radio - Episode 98: A Life Uncorked

Katy Cardno recently left her corporate career to focus full-time on her travel blog, "A Life Uncorked." A Life Uncorked is a blog to help inspire people to go out, adventure, and live their lives to the fullest. Katy shares about transitioning to full-time blogging, some of her most recent travels (both abroad and within the USA) and the benefits of being an entrepreneur.

Plaid Radio - Episode 97: Time Management with The Mama Ladder International

Crystalee from The Mama Ladder International is back!  Today we are going to talk about Time Management and some technology tools that help us manage our lives.  We will also share some ideas on how to stay out of the time suck of social media. Per Webster’s Time Management is “the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work”.   How does this definition change for you when you are a soloprenuer or mother? Check out our list of favorite time management tools....

Plaid Radio - Episode 96: Saving for College

Financial Coach Dorethia Kelly, is the founder of #MoneyChat and president of Conner Coaching, LLC providing results-oriented personal finance and business coaching services. Known for her no nonsense approach and charismatic personality, Dorethia is passionate about helping individuals successfully manage their money and business owners increase their bottom line. She speaks to youth and adults in areas of money management and business with #MoneyChatLIVE workshops and live events.

Plaid Radio - Episode 95: In a Passport Pickle?

As part of our continuing travel series travel expert, Meredith Todd, joins Koula and discusses ways to get out of a passport pickle.  Did you wait to late?  Is your passport expired?   Meredith also shares the story of her friend Chris trying to get to the Virgin Islands after a passport fiasco.  

Plaid Radio - Episode 94: Jessica Visited Heaven and Came Back to Help Others

At 24, Jessica experienced devastating health challenges. Every doctor she saw had only one solution: prescribe medications. The pharmaceuticals were so toxic and destructive that I refused to take them.  So in 2008, Jessica took control of my health and life and immersed myself in books, trainings, healings and certifications with the goal of restoring my physical and spiritual health. She knew firsthand the hardships people face every day in seeking a happier and healthier lifestyle to f...

Don't Hold Your Breath

There is a lot of pain being publicized in the world in recent years. There is a palpable aching in people originating from an external focus of control. It looks like there are "good guys" and "bad guys," heroes and villains, but it's all just worldly conditioning. The world often tries to make you think that the problem lies in our differences, but it is really our similarities that cause us to collide. We all want so much of the same thing that we begin to fight for something there is ple...

Plaid Radio - Episode 93: Stretching Your Vacation Dollar

Holly Johnson is a financial expert and award-winning writer whose obsession with frugality, budgeting, and travel plays a central role in her work. Holly also owns two websites of her own - Club Thrifty and Travel Blue Book - and is the co-author of Zero Down Your Debt: Reclaim Your Income and Build a Life You'll Love. Check out more on making the most of your vacation at Plaid for Women

Plaid Radio - Episode 92: Koula's Mother Shares

Koula is at home in South African right now so we asked her to turn the tables and interview her mother, Lyn Androliakos.  Lyn shares a bit about Koula and having a child live in another country. Thanks Lyn!

Plaid Radio - Episode 91: All Things Culture

Michelle Khouri is a natural-born storyteller with a keen eye and inquisitive spirit. A lengthy career in communications gifted her with a mind for strategy and project management. Michelle is a PR veteran and magazine editor whose multidisciplinary communications experience includes planning complex, large-scale events, art directing photo shoots, hosting travel videos, leading media outreach campaigns, and creating thousands of pieces of content. A longtime writer, Michelle is passionate a...

Plaid Radio - Episode 90: Tackling Student Debt

Adam Carroll is recognized as one of the top Financial Educators in the Country with his core message being “You are the architect of your own life and that starts with your behavior around finances”. Having presented at over 500 colleges and Universities nationwide, hundreds of leadership symposiums, and countless local and regional organizations, Adam Carroll’s message of Building A Bigger Life, Not a Bigger Lifestyle has been heard by over 200,000+ people. http://www.adamspeaks.com Fi...

Plaid Radio - Episode 88: Keeping Kids First During Divorce

Bylee Jo is the Author of  "The Mermaid With Two Tales"... Illustrated  Children's Book on Keeping Kids First During Divorce. She is a Certified Personal Trainer and  Group Fitness/ Boot Camp Instructor. She is the proud single mother of Triplets and soccer coach.

Plaid Radio - Episode 86: Side Gigs - Earn Some Money

Mrs. Mad Money Monster is on a quest to share her and Mr. Mad Money Monster’s mistakes with money while providing resources to others.  The blog, Mad Money Monster, is full of financial advice for real people and addresses everyday struggles.  On Plaid Radio we talk with Mrs. Mad Money Monster, Lisa, about Side Gigs and how to earn extra income.  One great way to earn money to get out of debt or reinforce your retirement savings is to produce extra money.  There are so many ways to make ex...

My Story Your Story: The Tale of Bright Eyes

Plaid Radio - Episode 84: Support Services versus Guardianship

Arlene Byrd Shorter is currently employed as an Assistant Court Investigator by Tarrant County Probate Court #2.  She conducts guardianship investigations and she has worked in this capacity since February 1999.  She received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1980 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Arlene was a founding member of the local Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter.   Arlene joins Plaid Radio to discuss Support ...

Plaid Radio - Episode 83: How to make your Career Ladder a Mama Ladder

Celebrating words and people are Crystalee’s specialities after 13 years of studying, teaching, and working in professional communication. She studied public relations at BYU's top-ranked program, then set aside academics for wanderlust. Her first job out of college? Free-spirited flight attendant. Her wings took Crystalee to a dozen countries and all 50 U.S. states by age 25. After serving passengers peanuts (oh, so many peanuts!), she would write essays in the jumpseat, and eventually de...

Plaid Radio - Episdoe 82: Jumping into the Fast Lane

John haven’t always made wise financial decisions; I graduated college with nearly $25,000 in credit card debt because he didn’t understand the importance of living within my means. It’s been a long and winding road but today he is an ex-stockbroker living debt-free with a passion for helping people take control of their financial futures.  His blog Frugal Rules provides others with inspiration to financial freedom. Plaid Radio talks with John on purchasing a new car.  Purchasing a new c...

Plaid Radio - Episode 80: Understand Guardianship

Judge Brooke Allen, Presiding Judge, Probate Court No. 2, Tarrant County, Texas Brooke Ulrickson Allen was appointed by the Tarrant County Commissioners as Judge of Probate Court No. 2 and the assumed the role in October of 2016. Her experience as a skilled litigator, knowledge of the law, conservative judicial philosophy, strict attention to ethics and hard work, and tried and true efforts promoting Texas values in the ballot box made her well-qualified for this important court. Judge A...

Plaid Radio - Episode 79: It Wasn't a Zit, it was Skin Cancer

Jolean Olson is a mother who enjoyed her time outside in the sun playing with her kids. That all ended when she discovered a large, zit-like bump on her cheek. When the bump remained several days later, Jolean met with several medical professionals. After getting numerous opinions, all saying she had skin cancer, Jolean asked for her pathology report to see the results for herself. Jolean’s pathology report gave her clarity and a better understanding of her diagnosis. She chose a treatment...

Plaid Radio - Episode 78: High Cost of Unhealthy Habits

Tonya is a blogger at Budget and the Beach where she shares her beach lifestyle while maintaining a budget.  The blog started in 2012 and that year she hit the rock bottom of her financial life.  Her blog educates, inspires and encourages others to follow their dream, on a budget. Today we talk about how an unhealthy lifestyle can lead to higher financial expenses.  Financial stress in particular can take a toll on you and your family. http://budgetandthebeach.com/ Check out an article...

Plaid Radio - Episode 77: Every Woman Needs to Know Self-Defense

Jill Smith is a police officer with the Irving Police Department in Irving, Texas.  She has served for 22 years and has a Master Peace Officers certification.  She is a certified Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Instructor, and a Rape Aggression Defense Advanced Instructor through RAD-Systems.com.  Officer Smith has also served as a police investigator working on juvenile crime, missing persons, child physical and sexual abuse, and domestic violence.  She has taught women’s self-d...

Plaid Radio - Episode 75: Human Rights to Estate Planning

Lorie is a Dallas attorney who primarily focuses on comprehensive estate planning, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, and probate.  She always saw herself as a human right attorney and after a series of family events moved into estate law.  In fact, estate planning is human rights for families at one of the most critical points in their life. Lorie Burch graduated cum laude from Trinity University in San Antonio, and earned her J.D at the George Washington Universit...

Plaid Radio - Show Me the Money

In her first business, Leslie Hassler sure did.  After struggling to grow back her interior design business after the 2008 recession, Leslie was ready to through in the towel.  She was burned out and just sick and tired of being ‘sick and tired’.  In an ultimatum moment with herself, Leslie decided to get help or get out. Getting help, she grew her business by 150% in just 6 months and then set about rewriting the rules to business and get back her zest for being an entrepreneur. Today, ...

Plaid Radio - Episode 74: Buying my first home, What do I need to know about Mortgages? 

David Weliver is the founding editor of Money Under 30. He's a cited authority on personal finance and the unique money issues we face during our first two decades as adults. He lives in Maine with his wife and two children.   https://www.moneyunder30.com/ http://www.plaidforwomen.com/read-post/buying-your-firs…-about-mortgages

Plaid Radio - Episode 73: 3 Steps to a Healthier, Happier and Fulfilled YOU! 

Adri Kyser is an International Yoga Teacher and Wellness Coach with a strong and dedicated following. She was born and raised in Caracas Venezuela, where she went to Law School for a few years before moving to the US. Adri’s caring, unique and authentic approach to yoga and wellness stems from her personal experience in coping with chronic back pain for over a decade.    Adri has helped hundreds of women worldwide live a more mindful, healthy, and balanced life by providing classes, coachi...

Plaid Radio - Episode 72: Driving with Dementia

Laura McEntire is the Manager of Family Care Services for the Alzheimer’s Association of North Central Texas. She manages the REACH and Case Management programs which provide direct care and support to caregiver’s and their loved ones dealing with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.  She also oversees 24/7 helpline which serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public. Laura has been married 26 years and a mother of 3 girls. In her free time she lo...

Plaid Radio - Episode 71: 10,000 Small Businesses with Goldman Sachs

Cristen Thomas is the Executive Director of 10,000 Small Businesses at Dallas County Community College District will lead the successful development, implementation, and operation of 10,000 Small Businesses. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services. With 33 sites across the United States and United Kingdom, 10,000 Small Businesses has serv...

Plaid Radio - Episode 70 - Origin Women Leaders of Today with Shaunna Black

      Shaunna Black serves on the Board of Directors for Design Connect Create, a STEM non-profit, the Portfolio Advisory Board for Entegra Technologies, Executive Advisory Board for the UT-Austin Cockrell School of Engineering, Advisory Board for the Alliance of Technology and Women, and  Advisory Board for the Institute of Excellence in Corporate Governance.  She is passionate about unleashing the potential of leadership and teams to deliver the results they want.  In her career M...