The Money Lab

How often have we heard this Bad Money Story catch phrase "Money Doesn't Grow On Trees". In this episode, we learn from our guest Adam Force as he shares how, like many of us, that was money story he grew up with. He also shares how he grew up and away from that to create a thriving business today despite starting it with a host of limiting beliefs around money.It's a fun episode as Adam drops a ton of applicable gemstones for all of us to learn from.You can access his information and a host of goodies at his website: https://changecreator.com/gobig/Enjoy!

My goodness...it's been quite the journey thus far! And there's something to be said about hitting 100 episodes for a podcast...even in this day and age of podcasting where there is such an abundance of podcasts! In celebration of our centennial episode we are making some big changes to our format and our focus moving forward so you don't want to miss this episode...AND you won't leave empty handed either because Wei will be talking about How To Master Money in this episode so don't miss it!

In this episode Melissa Moffet who is a mindset and embodiment coach. She also works with people around money as it pertains to their worth and value. With a background in engineering, we get to learn how she broke free of that path and the belief that success requires one to work themselves to death.It's a super fun episode with loads of hilarious squirrel moments!Her Instagram is: @melissa.moffetAnd to access her resources mentioned in the episode: http://melissamoffet.com

In this episode we welcome Kate Waldo Jones, Founder of Kate Waldo + Co. and the Creator of the Blog Profit Accelerator©. We get to see how she broke away from her Money Story of "If You Don't Work Hard You're A Bad Person" and how that story was impacting her in all areas of life. This episode is a great demonstration of how we don't have to wait all our lives to start living the life we want and dream of.It's a fun episode so make sure you don't miss it!Her Instagram is: @katewaldoandcoAnd to access her free gift and training mentioned in the episode: http://katewaldoandco.com/grow

In this episode we meet Pamela Horner AKA The Awakened Aphrodite, the Queen of Sex & Money. We get to learn about how her Money Story to "Starve Or Get In Trouble" and how it almost destroyed her. This episode is an amazing story of how one can take some of the most extreme challenges in life to turn it into prosperous gemstones of knowledge and growth that can then inspire others to break free from their own shackles of sex and money.WARNING...this episode does contain some explicit language and subject manner...but it's all with purpose. :)Her business website is: http://www.TheAwakenedAphrodite.comHer IG is also @theawakenedaphroditeConnect with her to learn about her newest program launching on August 20, 2020!It's an intimately fun episode so make sure you don't miss it!

In this episode we meet Michelle Knight, Brand and Marketing Strategist for Female Entrepreneurs. We get to find out about how her very common Money Story of "Freedom Over Security" helped her create the life and business of her dreams. This episode is an amazing example of what is possible when we allow the power of choice to be a guiding principle in life in spite of cultural and societal pressures around money, happiness and success.Her business webiste is: http://BrandMerry.comAnd to access her free gift mentioned in the episode: http://BrandMerry.com/brandmasterclassIt's a fun episode so make sure you don't miss it!

In this episode we meet Scott Garwood, Founder of Metalyfe. We get to find out about how his Money Story of "Money Buys Misery" impacted not just his challenges in happiness despite financial success but also his relationships in his life. This episode really opens up the awareness of just how a bad money story can effect more than just your money flow and how one can break away and rise above it to choose a better path in life!

In this episode we get to learn about Carol Schreiner and her life and passion around helping special needs kids. We get to find out about how her Money Stories around allowance growing up shaped her challenges and breakthroughs around money which helped her start her own non-profit sports camp for both special needs and regular kids! Inspiring episode!

In this episode we get to learn about Cliff Ravenscraft and his journey from being so much in debt that he had to pay for gas in pennies to a nationwide success in multiple niches and companies. From Staples customer service, to insurance, a coach to podcast influencers, and finally to his own unique ministry work...this is one interesting episode of an amazing individual

Our guest in this episode is Dr. Amy Serin is a leading neuropsychologist and founder of Serin Center Clinics, author of the Amazon bestselling book The Stress Switch- The Truth About Stress and How To Short Circuit it, and inventor of stress-tech wearables called TouchPoints. For over a decade, Dr. Serin has made it her mission to cure excess stress and anxiety and help people live their best lives.

This is the first solo podcast episode in a really long time and in this one, Wei talks about how most of us grow up only knowing a limited way of making money...and if it doesn't fit our natural money making vehicle design, it's why most of us struggle making money for most of our lives.

20 years ago, Mary Shores started with an idea. Today, she is a successful entrepreneur with a multi-million-dollar, heart-centered business and a best-selling book, Conscious Communications. But she didn't start that way. Mary hit rock-bottom after enduring the loss of her daughter and surviving an unstable past filled with abandonment, but found within herself the strength to rebuild by founding an industry-changing business. She now inspires others with lessons of resiliency and empowerment nationwide.

In this episode we are joined by guest co-host Pamela Gregory as we discuss an epidemic that is running rampant in both the world of capitalism and the medical industry and how the examples we see today are part of the main reason why many of us struggle with making the money we want in life and business

Terry Bean is an author, speaker and relationship marketing expert. He serves as the chief networking officer and publisher at onenie.com and founder of motor city connect.

Nicola Moras is passionate about helping business owners & companies generate RESULTS from social media and digital marketing whilst creating strong personal brands.With a 12 year career in financial services as her foundation to creating a powerful personal brand, she made the decision to launch her own business helping others to market themselves with an online focus. Why? Because she wanted to help people in a bigger and more powerful way to achieve their life goals of financial freedom and joy in their lives. Nicola has helped thousands of people and companies around the world with their social media strategy, their digital marketing strategy ALL with the view to Becoming Professionally Famous Online by creating VISIBILITY, IMPACT & PROFITS. She has been vlogging regularly since 2011, guest blogging for Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global since 2016. She has been featured in Huffington Post, Influencive, Working Women Magazine, BossBabe, GLOSS magazine and has worked with Telstra, MADEC Australia, city councils, Fishers Supermarkets and been asked to speak for various networking groups and organisations.Nicola lives in ‘The Middle Of Nowhere' in regional Australia in a town called Mildura – the food bowl of Australia. In her spare time she raises her 3 children, hangs out with her husband, Dominic and plays (trains!) RollerDerby. She wholeheartedly believes that YOU are your best and most important asset and that YOU should become OMNIPRESENT on social media and through your digital marketing efforts – with the view to be GETTING RESULTS. She believes in the POWER OF YOU

Alan Burak will change your perspective on success. A born entrepreneur who created his first company at age 13, Alan believes true wealth comes from a life rich in experiences. His goal is not only to impart this belief onto his clients, but to make it their reality. His company, Never Alone Capital, helps people achieve financial freedom so they can pursue something money can't buy: fulfillment. With an open heart, undeterred curiosity, and radical vitality, Alan helps his clients set strategic goals so they can chase a higher purpose without limits and focus on giving back to the world.

Angie is a 20 year corporate executive turned Career Coach and has dedicated herself to working with some BADASS Women who have given blood sweat and tears to a career that no longer serves them and they are ready to move into their LIFE2.0

Best Selling Author in personal finance and retirement planning, host of the Transformation Nation podcast, owner of 30+ companies and founder of his own martial art - Yokido ®. The only thing Damion really fears is REGRET. His formula for success AND a fulfilled life by making tons of mistakes as quickly as possible. This guy literally plays by a different set of rules, even buying his first rental house on his VISA, a move that that snowballed into 150 rental houses in less than 5 years. In 2008 he lost the entire 20 million dollar business but 4 years totally recreated his wealth and reinvented his life.Today he leads 3 global companies with one unified mission: To Free 1 Million People from Financial Bondage.

Christine Luken, the Financial Lifeguard, is a money coach, speaker, and the author of Manage Money Like a Boss: A Financial Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs and Money is Emotional: Prevent Your Heart from Hijacking Your Wallet. She empowers her clients to rescue their financial dignity by co-creating a Prosperity Plan to decrease debt, increase savings, and direct spending to what's really important to them. Christine has a degree in Accounting and is an active member of the Financial Therapy Association. She has over a decade of financial counseling experience, both with individuals and small business owners. Christine teaches her corporate Money Wellness classes to employees all over the country via webinar and lives in the Cincinnati area. You can find her at www.ChristineLuken.com

A former chef and comedian. Edward now has a show called "Fast Ed Radio" and he's the radio personality/creator of the show. He talks about self-help and gives advice to people who are going through everyday life situations. He also interviews guests on the show and talk about the current events.On this show today we'll talk about how Edward's life changed after becoming an Uber and Lyft driver.

Irene Freitas is a Feng Shui Strategist and a spiritual energy practitioner, helping people invite better opportunities and positive chi (energy) around them. Her expertise as a Feng Shui consultant, a Reiki Master, a Spiritual Coach, a Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master practitioner and Trainer, and a Quit Smoking Specialist, certified by the Association for Integrative Psychology (AIP), allows her to help transform countless lives. She co-authored, “Breakthrough Healing”.She helps entrepreneurs find success through Feng Shui and energy by aligning their space to support their dreams and desires, be empowered and have a more meaningful life. She helps her clients breakthrough spiritual, personal, and professional blocks and help them move forward to a successful and prosperous life they so deserve.Irene is actively involved and a Board member with the South Bay Business Women's Association and South Bay Women's Conference.

So CRAZY RICH ASIANS just came out and we had a chance to watch it...and wow...so many layers of money stories to discuss. So this is Part 1 of up to 3 different episodes where we will speak with a variety of different guests about what their thoughts were about the movie...the money beliefs...the perspectives that were reinforced from the movie.

Emily Guy Birken is a former educator and lifelong money nerd who specializes in the scientific research behind irrational money behaviors. Her background in education allows her to make complex financial topics relatable and easily understood by the layperson. She is the author of four books: "The Five Years Before You Retire," "Choose Your Retirement," "Making Social Security Work for You," and her newest title "End Financial Stress Now." Her work has appeared on The Huffington Post, Business Insider, Kiplinger's, MSN Money, and The New York Times online.

Lauren and Michelle, are South Bay natives and share an appreciation and love for the area. They are passionate about the people, businesses, and Real Estate that make up the South Bay community. Listen in to their Money Stories!

On this episode of The Money Lab Podcast is Samantha Hartley of Enlightened Marketing! Samantha works with overwhelmed consultants and experts who are too busy to grow and under-earning relative to their value. http://www.enlightenedmarketing.com/

Don Joseph Goewey is president of ProAttitude, a human performance firm with the mission of ending stress and elevating the experience of work in Corporate America. He is also author of the Amazon bestseller The End of Stress ~ Four Steps to Rewiring Your Brain. Previously, Don managed Stanford's Department of Psychiatry, directed a regional paramedic emergency system, and headed ICAH, an institute that pioneered a psycho-spiritual approach to overcoming catastrophic life events. The institute received the Excellence in Medicine Award by the American Medical Association.

As the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc., Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to your success.Her latest best selling book, “Breakthrough Healing” is available on Amazon and has variety of published articles on CNN, SelfGrowth, Lifehack and The Mogul Mom. She has spoken at various leadership conferences nationwide such as IEEE Leadership Conference, SHRM Leadership Development Forum, NCCEP, and SSATB. Learn more at NectarConsulting.com.

Dr. Diane Hamilton is a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, moderator, consultant, author, and educator. Through her work as the MBA Program Chair at the Forbes School of Business and at several other universities, she has taught more than 1000 business courses. She has a Ph.D. in Business Management, and is a certified Myers-Briggs MBTI and Emotional Intelligence EQ-i instructor. She is the author of three books, one of which was required reading at a technical university, titled: It's Not You, It's Your Personality. Her forth book, due next year, is title: Cracking the Curiosity Code

Bill Ferguson's approach to life has been called the “penicillin of psychology.” He has been featured on Oprah and recommended by The Wall Street Journal. His book, How to Heal a Painful Relationship has become a national best-seller. His newest book, Get Your Power Back, shows how to find and heal the inner issues that destroy love and sabotage our lives. Bill shows step-by-step how to resolve problem areas, heal relationships, and create a great life.

Pamela Gregory is a Forgiveness Therapist and EFT Practitioner, specializing in the field of psychoneuroimmunology. Pamela is the Founder of Forgiveness Healing for Humanity and has a private practice counseling clients all over the world (in person and virtually) in the “Forgiveness Healing Process™.”She grew up in a household of 8 children and was "taught" you get what you needed, not necessarily what you wanted.

Primoz is an online business coach for top performers. He helps experts, coaches and online business owners share their expertise through 10-25,000 word Ultimate Guides. His money story: My money story is about aggressively investing in myself.

Known for her raw, honest, and grounded approach to self-help and spirituality, Elizabeth DiAlto is an Integrative Spiritual counselor, creator of Wild Soul Movement, an author, and the host of the popular Untame The Wild Soul podcast. She's been a teacher, leader, speaker, coach and trainer to groups and individuals for 15+ years in three different industries.Elizabeth works with women internationally through her digital programs and speaking engagements and more intimately through in-person intensives, retreats, workshops, Wild Soul Movement™ teacher training, and occasional one-on-one engagements. Her greatest mission in this life is to help those who identify as women worldwide to reclaim and redefine their own womanhood, and contribute to a new paradigm of culture where it is both safe and natural for women to love, trust and accept themselves fully.In 2013, Shape Magazine listed her alongside Dr. Oz, Ellen, Jillian Michaels, Tim Ferriss and more as a Top 30 Motivator. She has written for and been featured in Marie Claire, New York Magazine, SELF, Shape, The Huffington Post, US News and Health Report, Yahoo! News and many more. Before developing the current work she does with women, Elizabeth was a nationally-ranked Sales Rep and District Manager for Vector Marketing (with over $1 million in sales to her credit), a certified personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and nutrition coach. She's a Reiki Master, has completed Energy Mastery trainings with Energetic Solutions, and is an avid student of many spiritual traditions and sacred lineages.Aside from being a prolific creator and community builder, she's an insatiable learner and a sensualist who loves spas, bathtubs, dancing (especially salsa!), reading, traveling, spending time in nature, and she has a laugh that has been described as, “a sound bath of sunshine and JOY.”

Today we'll be speaking with Joe Apfelbaum! Joe is the CEO of Ajax Union, a B2B digital marketing agency based in Brooklyn, NY. Joe is a business strategist, marketing expert and certified Google trainer. Joe is also the Author of his new book High Energy Secrets, How he lost 95 pounds and has more energy than ever. When he is not Mojovating entrepreneurs at events and on social media he chills in Brooklyn with his Wife and 5 kids!

Today we'll be speaking with Josh Thomas. Josh started his career in the financial industry with Washington Mutual in the Loan Servicing E-Care Division. Now he's a Licensed Mortgage Loan Officer at South Bay Equity Lending! Learn more of his business journey with us today!

Our guest today is no ordinary Doctor of Chiropractic! Please welcome Dr. Rodney Ruge! He's been in practice for over 20 years: Clinic Director at Back in Action Bodyworks in Torrance, CA. Dr. Rodney's money story surrounds itself over the thought "Money Doesn't Grow on Trees" Have you heard that in your life? Listen to today's episode to see if you have experienced these things yourself! Want to learn more? Join our Money Lab Group on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourMoneyLab/

When he was 17, Terry's mother was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Inspired to help her, Terry studied Massage Therapy. Afterward, he helped create the first hospital-based Massage program in Wyoming. Four years later, Terry earned a Master's Degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He's the founder of Artesian Spring Oriental Medicine, former Secretary of Acupuncture Association of Colorado, named “Best Colorado Acupuncturist” for 2015 and 2016 according to The Experience Pros radio show. He's been featured in Regenerate Magazine and Northern Colorado Medical and Wellness magazine. He's the host of The Get Foxy Show. Terry helps women “get foxy” through Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture. View more at artesianspringom.com and thegetfoxyshow.comHis money story that he grew up with was that Rich People Are Evil.

Join us today as we talk with Nancy Gaines, CEO/Founder of Gain Advantages Inc. and has been advising small businesses and Fortune 100 companies how to increase revenues through proven systems for almost two decades. She is a best-selling author and international keynote speaker. Nancy has been named in the Top 100 Productivity Experts to follow on Twitter and has a global podcast downloaded in over 75 countries!

In this episode, Erik Barajas shares his money story about growing with no money and that any money needed was to be worked for individually within the family. Tune in to learn about his journey to owning his own thriving ink toner business.

Growing up I heard, entrepreneurs don't make enough money to live on. It was a story I had to work to change...I'm still a work in progress... I started a number of businesses that failed. I am very creative and didn't focus enough on the business side of things - planning, projections... and didn't focus enough on sales in the past. I wasn't strategic enough. I have worked with Wei to uncover some hidden money stories and am now on track to have my best year ever!

In this episode, Wei finally addresses the new world of money, cryptocurrency, and of course, anxiety around all of that.

Tanya Pluckrose is an expert and thought leader in attracting and retaining high-value clientele, especially women.For over 2 years Tanya has managed her own mastery consulting business, Pluckrose, LLC, a customer-centric company focused on innovative ways to apply customer strategies that help companies create the right kind of selling experience for the female market. These strategies help increase sales, customer acquisition, and retention.Tanya is an international best selling author of The Art of Selling to a Woman which offers a unique and refreshing approach to attracting and retaining the most influential purchasing demographic in the world today, the discerning woman with her signature success template, her 3 A' s.Tanya has helped companies improve the profitability of businesses in the automotive, real estate, sales and marketing, financial services, multi-level marketing and cosmetic industry.

Today's guest will talk about that age-old mantra "can't afford it" and growing up to identify with limited natural resources on this planet that impact our abundance."Sarah Pruett Soufl (pronounced ""so full"") is a non-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that empowers people through insight and information to appreciate their body, move more, improve lab values and understand food and nutrition as one important aspect of a full life. She specializes in:pediatric nutritionweight and body issuesheart disease and dyslipidemia pregnancy, post-natal and breastfeeding nutritionvegan and vegetarian dietsServices provided include private nutrition counseling in your home, counseling via video chat, or appointments in person at the office in Redondo Beach."

Randall Dobbins is a #1 International Best Selling Author, Founder and Creator of the Business Partner Blueprint. For over 15 years he has trained hundreds of successful diverse companies in the art of landing large corporate contracts. As a buyer, seller, and minority business owner, he has spent years perfecting processes for designing, creating, negotiating, implementing and managing strategic partnerships for the world's largest corporations, including Shell Oil Company, Westinghouse Electric Supply Company, and his own company Dobbins International.Now, he has created a framework to help women and minority business owners (like you) land corporate contracts that can transform your company.

Join us in this exclusive interview with the Lumen Wealth Group as we discuss money stories and all kinds of cool financial and wealth planning.

Have you avoided things in your business because of fear? Fear of not trusting yourself and avoiding the things that need to be done is a great example of Money Anxiety! Let's talk to Laurie Chin Sayres and how this affected her business and a few tips on how to move past this type of Money Story.

You don't deserve money, money story with Violet Takacs. Violet is co-owner and manager of a high tech chiropractic office specializing in Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression and correct spinal problems. She also has created a business with fragrances: www.FragranceOfSuccess.com

Chi Ni is Owner of Straight "A" Consulting! Chi realized that, after 10 years of being an educational consultant, education isn't something just for "kids". It's something that we all need to grow. It's not about learning math, and science (and yes they are important subjects), but rather, it's about learning how to never fail again. Join us today to hear Chi Ni's Money story of "All Rich People Are Bad" and how he overcame that!

In this episode we're talking with Apryl Zarate Schlueter the Chief Energy! Officer of The Cheerful Mind, Inc. -- a happiness and productivity coach, speaker, author of Finding Success in Balance: My Journey to The Cheerful Mind, and host of the show, Cheerful Conversations! This promises to be a fun show!

Our interview today is with Stephanie Green of Green Lending Team in the South Bay! Stephanie is a trusted and knowledgeable mortgage loan advisor with a successful 10 year track record of great client and realtor partner relationships in the South Bay real estate market. Join us as we talk about losing it all and rebuilding it back better than before!