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You can find more from Jay here:https://jayabbasi.me/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcasthttps://facebook.com/thejayabbasihttps://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/What if success isn't about avoiding pressure—but learning to master it without burning out? In this high-impact episode of The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset, we sit down with Jay Abbasi, global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader, to explore how professionals can thrive under intense pressure with clarity, energy, and purpose instead of running on empty.At Tesla, Jay led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and more. As host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi, and featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, Jay blends corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing to help high performers find their voice again when pressure threatens to silence it.

Marriage and family therapists play a vital role in mental health care, helping millions of individuals, couples, and families navigate conflict, strengthen relationships, and build healthier family systems. But what does it really take to create a family environment where every person feels heard, supported, and empowered to grow? In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, we sit down with Angela Caldwell, MA, LMFT, a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founder and director of the Caldwell Family Institute in Los Angeles, educator, speaker, and specialist in family-based treatment. Angela has spent more than a decade teaching graduate students and currently serves as an adjunct professor at California State University, Northridge, where she teaches systems theory and related courses. Her clinical work includes specialized training and experience in family-based treatment for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), while her broader mission focuses on helping families discover shared values, improve communication, navigate conflict, and support one another's growth. Angela's approach to family therapy is deeply influenced by her upbringing in El Paso, Texas. Growing up within a bilingual border culture taught her the importance of adaptability, resilience, openness, and learning to understand people beyond the words they speak. Those experiences continue to shape how she reads family dynamics, recognizes nonverbal communication, and creates space for multiple personalities and perspectives within the therapy room. Her years as a competitive athlete also provided lessons that continue to influence her clinical practice. Sports taught Angela discipline, optimism, perseverance, and how to balance compassion for difficult emotions with the determination required to pursue meaningful change. At the heart of Angela's philosophy is a familiar but powerful idea: it takes a village to raise a child. The challenge is that many parents struggle to find their village—and even when that support system exists, people may not know how to effectively support parents and children. During our conversation, we explore what healthy family systems really look like, how parents and families can communicate through conflict, why resilience matters during difficult seasons, and how families can build a stronger sense of connection and belonging. We also discuss the relationship between individual growth and the larger family system, the role of shared values, and why supporting parents requires a community willing to participate in the work. Angela has shared her expertise with audiences at local, state, and national conferences and has been featured in outlets including Authority Magazine, Motherly, the New York Post, POPSUGAR, Verywell, and the Healthified podcast. She is also working on a series of books exploring what it means to create the modern-day "village" families need to thrive. This conversation is for parents, therapists, educators, mental health professionals, caregivers, and anyone interested in strengthening family relationships and creating communities where children and families can flourish. For more information: https://caldwellfamilyinstitute.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retirement planning is about more than reaching a savings goal. It also means preparing for healthcare costs, changing income needs, housing decisions, relationships, purpose, and the transition into a completely different stage of life.   This week, Regina shares 10 important things to consider before retirement, including how to budget for a longer life, understand your income sources, prepare for healthcare expenses, manage debt, and plan for required minimum distributions.   She also explains why the emotional and personal sides of retirement matter just as much as the financial ones. From creating a daily routine and maintaining social connections to updating your legal documents and finding purpose beyond work, a successful retirement requires planning for the life you actually want to live.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Welcome to Women and Wealth 0:45 - 10 things to know about retirement 1:54 - Budgeting for longevity and inflation 2:55 - Understanding your retirement income sources 4:15 - Planning for healthcare and long-term care costs 5:12 - Managing debt before retirement 6:34 - Required minimum distributions and Roth conversions 7:34 - Making the shift from saving to spending 9:31 - Keeping legal documents and beneficiaries updated 11:05 - Downsizing, relocating, and aging in place 11:53 - Creating a healthy daily routine 13:54 - Finding purpose and identity beyond work 16:53 - Preparing for a fulfilling retirement 17:13 - Closing thoughts and how to connect    ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   This material was prepared by MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management  

Strong leadership matters most when the pressure is high, change feels uncomfortable, and relationships are being tested.   This week, Regina sits down with Michelle Kozin, founder and president of Predictive Advisors, to discuss how behavioral science can help leaders navigate those moments. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in leadership development and organizational change, Michelle explains how self-awareness, curiosity, and diversity of thought can strengthen teams, build trust, and improve performance.    They also discuss multigenerational workplaces and Michelle's vision for retirement.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Meet Michelle Kozin, founder of Predictive Advisors 2:48 - Helping leaders and teams navigate change 6:46 - The head, heart, and briefcase model 9:08 - Building trust in relationship-driven industries 10:42 - Navigating generational change 12:53 - Multigenerational family businesses 14:12 - Why trust cannot be automated 16:23 - The three types of diversity 21:04 - Michelle's vision for retirement 23:19 - Episode wrap-up    ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH MICHELLE   Website: https://predictiveadvisors.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellekozin/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com   

What if your struggles with food aren't about willpower at all? In this episode of the Mind Movement Health Podcast, Kate Boyle is joined by Stephanie Mara Fox, Somatic Nutritional Counsellor, educator and creator of Somatic Eating®, to explore why our relationship with food is deeply connected to our nervous system, emotional experiences and sense of safety. If you've ever found yourself emotionally eating, feeling out of control around food, or struggling with body image despite knowing "what you should eat," this conversation offers a refreshing and compassionate perspective. Rather than viewing eating behaviours as something to fix, Stephanie explains how they can be understood as intelligent adaptations—your body's way of communicating unmet needs and seeking safety. Together, Kate and Stephanie unpack how regulating your nervous system can transform your relationship with food, helping you move away from guilt and restriction towards greater awareness, compassion and lasting food freedom.  

The excitement surrounding a major IPO like SpaceX can make it feel like you need to act quickly or risk being left behind. But popularity alone does not make an investment right for your portfolio. This week, Regina breaks down the questions to ask before investing in an IPO, including how much risk you can handle, what purpose the investment would serve, and what you may need to give up to make room for it. She also explains how newly public companies can eventually affect your retirement savings through the index funds inside your 401(k).   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 1:32 - Why hype does not make an investment right for you 3:21 - What an IPO is and why prices can be volatile 4:35 - Preparing for upcoming AI-related IPOs 6:02 - Could you handle a major drop in the stock? 6:54 - What purpose would the investment serve? 7:27 - Understanding the financial trade-offs 8:58 - How IPOs can affect your 401(k) 10:19 - Potential inclusion in the S&P 500 13:26 - AI, investing, and long-term uncertainty 16:13 - Episode wrap-up    ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.   CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   This material was prepared by Snappy Kraken   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management  

"I don't live well in the box because the box is not made for entrepreneurs." In a world obsessed with digital efficiency and quick fixes, the real currency of a meaningful life remains independent thought, presence, and intentional effort. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com, breaks down why community is the new competition and how proactive resilience drives real growth. From starting in a green, part-time role to rising to CEO, Colleen shares key lessons from her mentor Gerry Gorman on leading with heart, leaning into an unstructured life, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to build something bigger than yourself. 10 Memorable Quotes: "I don't live well in the box because the box is not made for entrepreneurs." "In the world, a lot of luck matters." "Community is the new competition." "We suffer more in imagination than in reality." "You can't connect the dots looking forward, but you can only connect the dots looking backwards." "I lead with love, and it's kind of weird to say that in a business setting, but I truly care." "I'd rather have a small piece of a big pie than a big piece of a small pie." "There's no value in what's been said. There's only value in what's been unsaid." "Wisdom can't just be taught. It must be earned by getting through hard times." "Progress over perfection."   10 Key Takeaways: Betting on the Non-Linear Path: How saying "yes" to a part-time opportunity without a traditional corporate roadmap opened the door to building an eight-figure powerhouse. Inquisitive Empathy and Radical Candor: Balancing deep care for team members with the accountability needed to deliver direct, honest performance feedback. Competition as Collaboration: Embracing aspirational competitors, learning from industry adversaries, and bringing competing voices together to elevate the entire ecosystem. The "Give Maxing" Philosophy: Countering isolation and hardship by gathering people, asking thoughtful questions, and actively extending gratitude. The Trap of Jevons Paradox: Recognizing that time saved by AI tools often gets swallowed by routine busyness unless leaders intentionally reallocate it toward human connection. Unlocking Untapped Potential: Pushing past comfortable boundaries to help team members tap into their unsaid thoughts and internal genius. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Accepting that leading through rapid industry changes requires living in the present while continuously learning as technology evolves. Surrendering Control to Foster Growth: Giving up micro-management to allow team members the freedom to make mistakes, learn, and step into leadership roles. The Power of Intentional Disconnection: Practicing small daily habits—like stepping away from digital devices—to remain fully present for family and community. Abundance Mindset vs. Scarcity: Rejecting the idea that success is a zero-sum game, choosing instead to build partnerships that lift all participants faster. About our Guest: Colleen Joyce is the CEO of Lawyer.com, the #1 U.S. lawyer matching service and online legal directory. Over the past decade, she has helped transform Lawyer.com from a simple concept into an eight-figure legal powerhouse, growing the company's revenue by more than 20% in 2024 alone. She rose to the CEO seat by way of Senior Vice President of Lawyer Services and then President, and today leads the strategy, technology, and partnerships that connect consumers with qualified attorneys across every practice area and jurisdiction in the country. Colleen is also the Co-Founder of the Lawyer Growth Summit, a national conference that brings attorneys, legal technologists, and industry thought leaders together to share the strategies driving real growth in modern law firms. She is a sought-after keynote speaker, mentor, and podcast host, and her leadership has been featured in Authority Magazine's "Female Disruptors" and "Leading with Heart" series and recognized by Marquis Who's Who. Before her legal-industry career, she served as Director of Marketing and Publicity at PopStar.com (a subsidiary of World Media Group), producing celebrity content for a global audience and covering red carpets, press junkets, and awards shows. Colleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Illinois, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and describes herself first and foremost as a proud mama. Her guiding mantra: progress over perfection.  

Don't forget to listen and subscribe to the Raised By Her podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisedByHerPodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/raisedbyherpodcast   Donnica Hawes-Saunders is the Founder and CEO of The Averity Group, a full-service, solution-oriented public affairs  firm that specializes in highly regulated organizations. They maximize advocacy success through proactive engagement  and in 2023, The Averity Group was named one of the top reputation management agencies in the U.S. by Design Rush.   Donnica is recognized as a mission-driven, political social impact strategist that specializes in complex policy and media  environments. With over a decade of experience in the private sector and on Capitol Hill, she connects public policy and  organizational priorities with an emphasis on politically astute, coalition-based communications and strategic  partnerships.  While leading global and U.S. public affairs and external communications outreach at Philip Morris International (PMI), Donnica conceptualized, developed, and directed over thirty original partnerships across six intersections: policy, media, NGOs, academic, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion, elevating PMIs brand. She secured a fifty percent increase in relationships with high-profile bi-partisan, key opinion leaders, and third-party validators for the company despite multi billion-dollar resistance efforts within the industry. In addition, Donnica strategized and executed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming and advocacy across U.S. and global teams increasing PMI's corporate visibility, engagement, and reputation in various markets.  Prior to PMI, Donnica worked at Heineken USA developing federal legislative strategy that resulted in two years of federal excise tax relief for the company, saving approximately thirteen million dollars annually. She also launched inaugural state and local legislative tracking, reporting, and communications for global and U.S. leadership. In addition, she built social impact partnerships to promote brand reputation through corporate social responsibility and DEI programming. During her tenure, she created several successful alcohol responsibility campaigns, including Heineken's premier DRINK or DRIVE campaign in the U.S.  With several years serving as a senior staffer on Capitol Hill, Donnica has a broad background in policy and legislative  strategy. She drafted and advanced legislation including bills to improve responses to victims of child sex trafficking (P.L. 114-22) and established amendment language in the 2014 Farm Bill Conference Report designating a historically black  college (HBCU) as an 1890 Land Grant University, increasing access to federal funds. She worked in the offices of  Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), the U.S. House Democratic Caucus under Chairman John Larson (CT-01), and  the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, under Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (MS-02).  Before working in the U.S. Congress, Donnica established a legal background through a unique combination of corporate  law, litigation, negotiation, and persuasive communication training. She was a federal law clerk in the U. S. District Court  for the Southern District of Ohio and for the 165th Harris County Civil District Court of Houston. She also represented  clients at the Montgomery County Public Defender's Office, Juvenile and Child Support Division, and worked at Sebaly,  Shillito & Dyer in the commercial litigation department focused on bankruptcy law.  Donnica has published articles in World Leaders Magazine, SheMedia, Diplomatic Courier, Sustainable Brands, Black  EOE Journal, Sustainable Brands, Authority Magazine, Swaay, and Harness Magazine for her perspectives on corporate  culture, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion. She has been featured on several podcasts as well as a speaker in the  U.S. and globally at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Executive Institute, the foremost expert,  convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces, the Public Education Leadership Network  (PLEN), Better Business Bureau (BBB), Aspen Institute, and the Concordia Summit during the United Nations General  Assembly (UNGA).  Recognized for her influence in public affairs, Donnica was named one of D.C.'s Top Lobbyists and Influencers by Lawyers of Color magazine. She was also selected as a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders, an  esteemed global network of elected officials and policy experts. As an Executive Leadership Council Fellow, she works to  expand opportunities for Black executives to make meaningful contributions across business and community.  Donnica's leadership history includes serving on the Advisory Council of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHCI) and the board of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA). Currently, she serves on the advisory council of her alma mater, The University of Dayton School of Law (UDSL), and on the board of Dayton Live, the region's largest  employer of performing arts professionals. Deeply committed to civic guidance, she also serves on the Influencer Council  of Running Start, a nonpartisan organization training young women for political leadership, and the Legislative and  Regulatory Committee of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, where she helps guide policy on taxation, trade, healthcare,  and business regulation.  With a track record of innovation, Donnica has been honored by Marquis Who's Who for her work at The Averity Group.  She is also a 2025 Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree and a 2025 Better Business Bureau Women to Watch  Honoree, celebrated for her business acumen and commitment to uplifting communities. A trailblazer in diversity, equity,  and inclusion, Donnica has been honored as one of Yahoo Finance's EMpower 100 Global Future Leaders & Top 20 Highest Achieving Changemakers for her strategic impact, execution, and advocacy. She also received the PRISM  International Diversity Impact Award for her work in developing and institutionalizing HBCU programming within  global organizations.  Beyond her professional achievements, Donnica is deeply committed to community service and cultural preservation. She  volunteers as an Ambassador for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture  (NMAAHC) and is an active member of The Links, Incorporated.  Donnica holds a J. D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, and received a B.A., magna cum laude, in Sociology  and Anthropology from Spelman College. ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education BusinessYou've spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it's time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn't just another book; it's the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business.I wrote this book because I've been where you are. I know what it's like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down: the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space.Inside, you'll learn how to:✅ Turn your expertise into income streams, without feeling like a sellout✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar)✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnershipsWhether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. 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Getting your name into the media is about more than having something to promote. It takes a clear message, the right opportunities, and the patience to build trust over time. Regina sits down with public relations professional and former television reporter Michele Treacy to talk about what goes into creating a strong media presence. Michele explains how she helps executives and thought leaders identify the stories worth telling, connect with the right outlets, and become reliable sources journalists return to. They also discuss the difference between earned and paid media, the importance of collaboration, and why meaningful visibility rarely happens overnight. Michele shares her own experience transitioning from television news into public relations, the uncertainty that came with changing careers, and how she learned to trust that her existing skills could lead her somewhere new.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Welcome and introducing Michele Treacy 1:08 - From television news to public relations 2:49 - Finding the right media opportunities and building a clear message 6:35 - Becoming a trusted source through earned media 10:16 - Why meaningful visibility takes time 13:36 - Michele's work across different industries 17:28 - Navigating a major career transition 21:32 - Building confidence and getting out of your own head 23:22 - Michele's vision for retirement 24:32 - Letting your story and career evolve 25:24 - Episode wrap-up    ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH MICHELE   Website: https://mrtcommunications.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrtreacy51/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com   

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Piper Gibson to explore why tic disorders may be symptoms of deeper biological stress rather than standalone diagnoses. We discuss how gut health, nutrition, mold exposure, environmental toxins, genetics, and lifestyle all influence a child's nervous system. Dr. Gibson shares practical strategies that help families uncover the root causes behind neurological challenges and support long-term healing. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. Piper Gibson, PhD, is a functional medicine practitioner, board-certified doctor of natural medicine, doctor of holistic medicine, and holistic nutritionist who specializes in pediatric tic disorders and complex neurological conditions. She helps parents who feel scared, frustrated, and overwhelmed finally understand why their child is struggling — and gives them clear, practical tools to begin reducing tic symptoms naturally using food, functional lab testing, and personalized holistic strategies. Dr. Gibson is an international best-selling author and the founder of the Tic Disorder Institute and Regenerating Health, where she leads families through a root-cause, data-driven approach to restoring health after a confusing or concerning diagnosis. Her journey into children's holistic health began as a stay-at-home mom searching for real answers for her own family. That experience now fuels her mission to ensure other parents don't have to navigate this path alone. Today, Dr. Gibson has supported families around the world in reclaiming their child's health by addressing inflammation, toxic burden, gut imbalances, nutrient needs, and genetic predispositions — rather than relying solely on symptom management. She also serves as Corporate Educator for Fagron Genomics and has been featured in Authority Magazine. Dr. Gibson has appeared on The Autism Wellbeing Podcast and 15-Minute Matrix. - - - - - Social Handles: Website: https://regenerating.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regeneratinghealth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegeneratingHealth - - - - - Connect with Dr. Laura Hanson Website: https://www.connectmybrain.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect.my.brain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectmybrain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.laurahanson4765 - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

Social media can make it seem like everyone else is earning more, spending more, and living better. But what you see online rarely tells the full story.   In this episode, Regina breaks down money dysmorphia, the feeling that you are financially behind even when you may actually be doing just fine. She explains how influencers, algorithms, luxury content, and constant comparison can distort your idea of financial success and quietly affect your spending habits.   You'll also learn how to recognize these pressures, create healthier boundaries with social media, and bring your focus back to your own financial goals, values, and progress.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 1:48 - Influencers, consumerism, and unrealistic financial comparisons 5:12 - When wealth becomes tied to personal worth 8:03 - How money dysmorphia affects different generations 9:21 - Feeling behind even when your savings are on track 11:01 - Reducing social media's influence on your spending 12:06 - Building financial confidence around your own goals 13:21 - Simple ways to create healthier digital habits 13:52 - Final thoughts and episode wrap-up   ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   This material was prepared by Hartford funds.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management   

What holds women back from sharing their expertise, starting something new, or trusting their own instincts? In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina sits down with Virginia Elder, founder of Podcast Abundance, to talk about podcasting, visibility, intuition, and building confidence through repetition. Virginia shares why podcasting can be such a powerful tool for women in financial and professional spaces, especially when so many still hesitate to step forward unless everything feels perfect. They also talk about the pressure women feel around appearance, why progress matters more than perfection, and how listening to your intuition can shape better business decisions.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:38 - Meet Virginia! 3:12 - Why she loves helping financial professionals get their voices out there 4:24 - The gender gap in podcasting and financial services 6:00 - Why women often wait until they feel fully "ready" 7:24 - Getting past appearance, confidence, and perfection barriers 10:09 - Why progress over perfection matters when starting a podcast 12:09 - Virginia's biggest challenge as a professional woman 14:35 - Her vision for retirement, family, travel, and flexibility 17:31 - Why mobility, strength, and health matter for future freedom 19:30 - Regina's closing takeaways: lift weights and trust your intuition  ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH VIRGINIA   Website: https://podcastabundance.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiaelder/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

Joseph Z. Zaczek (Zac) is the PR & Visibility Coordinator at She Rises Studios, where he helps entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders grow their visibility through strategic media outreach, authentic storytelling, and meaningful relationship building. Specializing in securing podcast interviews, media features, and collaborative opportunities through platforms like Qwoted and Authority Magazine, Joseph is passionate about helping clients strengthen their personal brands and become trusted voices in their industries. After discovering his own path to purpose through She Rises Studios with the encouragement of his mentor and best friend, Ron Billings, Joseph has grown into a skilled public relations professional dedicated to creating opportunities that amplify the impact of others.

"The best man on the floor is actually a woman." This simple principle serves as the heartbeat for a life dedicated to authentic human depth. In a world optimized for digital efficiency and "frictionless" convenience, the true currency of a meaningful life remains the unscalable power of independent thought, presence, and intentional effort. In this episode of Gratitude Through Hard Times, Philip Greer explores the growing cultural movement of human connection, proactive resilience, and the universal language that unites us. Philip shares insights from his personal journey, including navigating a life-changing career evolution since joining the firm in 2005 as a software engineer, building the company's first content management system, and the long road to paying forward the lessons of grit learned from his mother, Sherry. Together, the conversation dives into how we show up for others, the power of surrounding ourselves with people who challenge us, and how leaning into creative outlets outside the boardroom can fundamentally alter our perspectives. 10 Memorable Quotes: "There was no position that was beneath her, but also no position was the ceiling." "Sometimes they say no because systems are built that way, but that doesn't mean the answer is no." "The bookkeeping of benefits is simple. It's all an expenditure. We give for the sake of giving. We do not keep score." "I have so much belief that if we keep saying the bad ones, the good ones will come to the top." "The more you congratulate others, the more they'll end up congratulating you." "The best man is a woman, and it's her right there." "Limitations are what created limitless belief." "I want to be able to solve problems that people say can't be solved." "We must step out of the Tyranny of the or and step into the genius of the and." "Just go out there and congratulate some people today." 10 Key Takeaways: The Test of Truth Tellers: Why surrounding yourself with an executive team and community that pressure-tests your ideas is infinitely better than building an inner circle of enablers. Eight is the Gate: Understanding the tactical benefit of keeping meetings and task forces to eight people or less so that everyone has an active voice and a seat at the table. The Transition from Analog to Digital: How leveraging a software engineering background allowed Philip to modernize a global data platform away from fax machines and phone calls. Dismantling Structural Silos: The strict rule that task forces must pull from multiple departments—such as research, engineering, sales, and finance—to achieve true cross-pollination. The "Tuesday Talks" Framework: Cultivating a transparent culture through monthly, small-group touchpoints that openly address what's working, what's failing, and high-level strategy. Grit on the Factory Floor: Reclaiming the narrative of hard work by looking to foundational role models, including Philip's mother breaking barriers in military transit and heavy manufacturing. The Tyranny of the OR vs. The Genius of the AND: Learning that world-class leadership requires balancing binary traits, integrating logical business goals with emotional human connections. Failing Fast with Guidance: Why moving forward and making quick mistakes under strong mentorship is a better vehicle for success than remaining frozen by the fear of limits. The Core Value of Peer Review: Recognizing that even in an automated, AI-driven environment, verified human connection and peer-reviewed credibility remain irreplaceable. Mudita and Pro-Social Gratitude: Shifting away from keeping score to actively finding joy in the achievements of others, which ultimately drives collective organizational momentum. About our Guest: Phillip Greer is the CEO of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review resource for top talent in the legal profession. He has driven the company's continual evolution since joining in 2005, originally as a software engineer. By tapping into his engineering background, he built the company's first content management system and led the transition, in his own words, "from analog to digital." He was named President in 2013 and CEO in 2018. Under Phil's leadership, Best Lawyers has solidified its reputation as a market leader and innovator, processing millions of peer-review votes each year and powering rankings that are syndicated by partner publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Handelsblatt in Germany, and the Australian Financial Review. He has led international expansion strategies that bring Best Lawyers recognition to attorneys and firms in markets including the United States, Canada, Australia, Spain, and Germany. Phil is a graduate of Augusta University and is based in North Augusta, South Carolina. A lifelong musician, he writes and performs music with his family (most recently with his daughter) and is a frequent supporter of his son's musical theater and dance productions. His perspective on leadership and disruption has been featured in Authority Magazine's "Meet The Disruptors" series and on Gina Rubel's "On Record PR" podcast, where his episode was the #1 downloaded of 2023.

In the seventh episode of season 5, of Disruptors at Work: An Integrated Care Podcast, special host Nicole Heuer, Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program student at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI), is joined by Dr. Ronke Komolafe, DBH, MBA, Founder and CEO of Advancing Integrated Health, and Dr. Hokehe Eko, pediatrician and CEO of Glow Pediatrics, for a discussion on autism-informed care and integrated healthcare delivery. The conversation explores how overlooking autism in treatment planning leads to misdiagnosis and fragmented care, then turns to practical system-level changes healthcare organizations can implement to improve outcomes for autistic patients.About the Podcast Guests:Nicole Heuer, MS, BCBA, LBANicole Heuer, MS, BCBA, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in New York and a doctoral student in Behavioral Health. Her clinical work focuses on supporting autistic children and adolescents in school-based settings, with an emphasis on behavior regulation, skill-building, and systems-level collaboration. She specializes in translating behavior analytic principles into practical, humane, and sustainable supports for teachers and families, with a strong focus on proactive intervention, environmental design, and consistency across settings.As a neurodivergent clinician diagnosed with autism in adulthood, Nicole brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. Her academic and clinical interests include autism diagnosis disparities, integrated care models, and adapting mental health interventions to better meet autistic needs across the lifespan. She is particularly passionate about bridging the gap between behavioral, educational, and mental health systems to improve outcomes for individuals who are often underserved by traditional service models.Dr. Ronke Komolafe, DBH, MBADr. Ronke Komolafe is a strategic healthcare leader, business executive, and nationally recognized advocate for integrated mental, physical, and social health. She is the Founder and CEO of Advancing Integrated Health and the Integrated Physical and Behavioral Health Alliance, leading national work in value-based care, population health, and digital transformation. Her career spans more than 15 years of innovation across healthcare operations, behavioral health systems, technology, and public policy, advising government agencies on improving outcomes, reducing costs, and elevating the experience of both patients and providers.As an associate professor, Dr. Komolafe is known for her clarity, rigor, and ability to translate complex healthcare concepts into practical, real-world skill. She teaches leadership, population health, and integrated care at  the Cummings Graduate Institute, where she has built a track record of strengthening student performance and equipping learners with actionable frameworks they can implement immediately. Her teaching style blends evidence-based practice with industry insight, giving students a competitive edge in navigating modern healthcare environments. She holds a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and an MBA, bringing a unique blend of clinical insight and business strategy.Dr. Hokehe Eko, MD, MPH, FAAPDr. Hokehe Eko, Mom, Board Certified Pediatrician, TedX Speaker , Author and CEO of Glow Pediatrics partners with parents of children with ADHD/Autism to address the root causes of their children's behaviors so they GLOW with health from the inside out using Integrative Pediatric Medicine.  She is also CEO of Kits of Hope, a 501 (3) organization, sharing love, hope, and dignity with children in foster care. She has been featured on PBS, Autism Research Institute, NPR, AfroTech, Business Insider, Thrive Global and Authority Magazine.  She has given Keynotes on Healthy and Uplifted webinars, Kids Brain and Parenting Summits, spoken on multiple podcasts such as Doctors changing medicine, Doctors unbound, the On-air Advocate, Motherhood, Melanin, and Medicine.  

In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with former NFL offensive lineman, TEDx speaker, author and business coach Marques Ogden to explore his journey from adversity to empowerment. From a multi-million dollar NFL career to losing everything in 90 days, Marques' story of resilience and accountability has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, Core Magazine, Authority Magazine, Sir Walter Raleigh Media and more. Marques shares his experiences of overcoming personal storms, the pivotal role of self-awareness, and the transformative power of the “Bison Mindset.” He emphasizes the importance of ownership, resilience, and building a legacy through bold actions. Marques also discusses the significance of mental strength and consistency in achieving success.Episode Takeaways:

Starting early may not feel urgent when you're juggling rent, student loans, a first job, and all the costs that come with adult life. But small financial habits built early can create serious momentum over time. In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina talks through why young adults should begin saving and investing as soon as they can, even if the amount feels small at first. She explains how compounding works, why automation makes saving easier, how to think about raises and bonuses, and why employer benefits like retirement plans, Roth contributions, HSAs, and stock purchase programs can play a major role in building long-term wealth. Regina also reminds listeners that financial confidence does not happen overnight. It comes from learning, starting small, making progress, and giving "future you" a stronger foundation.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 2:03 - The power of time, consistency, and small steps 3:22 - How compounding helps your money grow 5:04 - Starting at 25 vs. starting at 35 6:22 - Making saving automatic 9:15 - Using raises and bonuses wisely 11:06 - Taking advantage of employer retirement benefits 13:58 - Traditional vs. Roth retirement contributions 14:51 - HSAs, stock purchase plans, and other workplace benefits 15:56 - Building financial knowledge and confidence 17:54 - Progress, not perfection 18:42 - A simple action item to get started    ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   This material was prepared by Hartford funds.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management  

Marjan Tabibzada (YoungCouture)known to her audience as @youngcouture_, is a compelling Afghan-American beauty, fashion, and lifestyle creator, makeup artist, and entrepreneur. With her signature high-glam aesthetic and exceptional technical skill, she delivers refined makeup tutorials, elegant GRWMs, and deeply personal stories that resonate far beyond fleeting trends. Drawing on her early career at MAC Cosmetics and a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing from California State University, Northridge, Marjan brings genuine expertise and credibility to her work. She thoughtfully incorporates her Afghan heritage into modern beauty narratives, creating content that celebrates timeless artistry, authenticity, and cultural pride while empowering viewers worldwide.This year, Marjan has built impressive momentum. She started 2026 with a notable red carpet appearance at the Women's Wear Daily (WWD) Presents The 2026 WWD Style Awards for the Golden Globes in Santa Monica. She has also earned thoughtful coverage in leading publications, including a detailed interview in Authority Magazine in May, where she discussed expanding her content, red carpet goals such as Cannes, and the shifting dynamics of beauty marketing. In June, Naluda Magazine highlighted her ongoing evolution and deliberate move into broader fashion, lifestyle, and entrepreneurial projects. These developments highlight her consistent ability to grow her platforms on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube while maintaining strong audience trust and building a durable brand in a fast-changing industry.5473Through a unique combination of artistry, resilience, and strategic vision, Marjan Tabibzada has established herself as a standout voice in luxury beauty and fashion. She offers rich opportunities for features, interviews, and partnerships in media that value innovation, cultural representation, and authentic leadership.

Money is one of the leading causes of stress in relationships, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Regina McCann Hess joins consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz of CBS News Philadelphia's In Your Corner podcast to discuss how couples can successfully manage money together. From whether you should combine bank accounts to how to avoid "financial infidelity," this conversation is packed with practical advice for couples at any stage. You'll learn: When to start talking about finances in a relationship  How to split expenses and set shared financial goals Whether joint or separate accounts work best How to avoid common money mistakes like lifestyle creep A simple "1/3 rule" to balance saving and spending If you've ever argued about money, or want to avoid it, this episode is a must-watch.  0:00 Introduction 0:20 Why money is a top relationship stressor 2:20 Should couples combine finances? 4:30 The "kitchen table" money conversation 6:15 When to talk about finances in a relationship 7:05 What is financial infidelity? 8:10 How to handle different money goals 11:05 Budgeting (or a "plan) that actually works 15:25 The 1/3 rule for raises and bonuses 20:30 Credit cards: joint vs separate ############# ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money. Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps, and The Muse. As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve, and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. ############# CONNECT WITH REGINA MCCANN HESS Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com ############# CONNECT WITH JOSH SIDOROWICZ Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgr5kp-IIT8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshsid/  ############# Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. ###########

Inflation can feel like an invisible thief. Your groceries cost more, your budget feels tighter, and your retirement plan may need to stretch further than expected.   In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina breaks down 10 key things to understand about inflation, from why prices rise to how the Federal Reserve uses interest rates to slow things down. She also explains why prices do not always fall back to where they were, why deflation can create its own problems, and how inflation can affect your long-term portfolio and retirement lifestyle.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:31 - A simple way to understand inflation 1:14 - What inflation actually means 2:29 - Why inflation keeps making headlines 3:59 - How inflation impacts daily life 5:06 - The Fed's role in managing inflation 5:59 - How higher interest rates help slow demand 8:04 - Why prices do not always come back down 9:28 - The risk of deflation 10:37 - Inflation through history 11:44 - How inflation can impact your portfolio 14:21 - Why inflation matters in retirement planning 15:29 - Action item and episode wrap-up   ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Self-storage might not be the first thing you think of when you hear "real estate investing," but it can open the door to a very different conversation about diversification, passive income, and long-term planning. Regina McCann Hess sits down with Corinn Altomare, co-founder of Hearthfire Holdings, to talk about passive self-storage investments, why some investors look beyond traditional stocks and bonds, and how income-producing assets can fit into bigger retirement conversations. They also talk about patience, long-term thinking, 1031 exchanges, the emotional side of work and family, and the importance of asking one big retirement question early: how will you replace your paycheck?  Episode Highlights:  0:00 - Welcome to Women and Wealth 0:31 - Why self-storage can be an interesting investment topic 1:06 - Meet Corinn Altomare 2:23 - Building Hearthfire Holdings from a side hustle 5:17 - Diversification beyond stocks and bonds 7:13 - How private investors can access larger real estate projects 9:24 - Storage vs. apartments 13:28 - Long-term investing and avoiding daily market noise 14:32 - 1031 exchanges and compounding over time 17:01 - Where to learn more about Corinn 17:40 - Balancing ambition, family, and fulfillment 23:16 - Corinn's vision for retirement 25:01 - Passive income and replacing your paycheck in retirement 26:46 - Regina's action item    ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CORINN ALTOMARE   Website: https://hfirecapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinn-altomare/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, but they can still feel unsettling when the headlines get loud and your own budget starts to feel tighter.   In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina explains what a recession actually is and why it is not the same thing as a "down" stock market. She also talks about how recessions can show up in everyday financial decisions, from cutting back on travel and dining out to being more careful with discretionary spending.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro to Women and Wealth 0:31 - What Is a Recession? 1:14 - 1. What's in a Name? 1:39 - 2. A Recession Is Not a Down Market 2:40 - 3. Internal vs. External Shocks 3:21 - 4. The Customer Is Always Right 4:16 - 5. What Goes Up Must Come Down 4:40 - 6. We Grow More Than We Contract 5:35 - 7. Connected, But Not Always in Sync 6:03 - 8. Bad Begets Good 6:29 - 9. Not All Stocks Are Created Equal 7:24 - 10. Stocks Can Grow When the Economy Contracts 8:18 - Signs You May Feel Before a Recession Is Announced 9:01 - Call to Action: Rein in Spending 9:24 - Closing and Connect With Forge Wealth  ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   This material was prepared by Hartford funds. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management

If vaginal dryness, recurrent UTIs, or pelvic floor changes have shown up in your perimenopause or menopause journey, this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and and women's sexual health advocate.  Heather is the author of Dear Sexpert in Bella Magazine, named one of Authority Magazine's Top 50 Women in Wellness, and featured in Forbes as a top woman in business.  She has spent her career breaking the silence around the symptoms many of us are too embarrassed to bring up (even with our doctors). In this episode we cover: 3:15 How Heather ended up in this space 5:17 What do most women not understand about the effects menopause has on pelvic health 7:47 Ingredients to watch out for in vaginal moisturizers 11:10 What Heather would recommend for daily care in cases of interstitial cystitis 14:40 Being prescribed antibiotics over and over 16:25 Bladder pain syndrome 19:52 Oral or topical prevention 22:37 Non-hormonal options 31:22 Where to find out more about Heather's products 31:53 Take the Lead Women event 34:37 You are your own best advocate Everything in this episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health care. Desert Harvest: desertharvest.com — use code VEGANMENO for 10% off Heather on Instagram: @HMFlorio Desert Harvest on Instagram: @DesertHarvestAloeVera Take the Lead Women — August 26th Washington D.C.: taketheleadwomen.com Book recommendation from Heather: Grown Woman Talk by Dr. Sharon Malone Save up to 20% on Cozy Earth bamboo viscose sheet sets at https://cozyearth.com/ using the code: BLISSFUL Vegan Menopause Blog - https://www.blissfulmenopause.com/blog  

Jessica talks with Karin K. Jensen, writer, journalist, dancer, & dance instructor.Karin K. Jensen is a local news writer for the Alameda Post, where she covers local government and book reviews, and is the author of The Strength of Water, an Asian American Coming-of-Age Memoir, which received a coveted starred review from Kirkus and appeared on the annual Kirkus List of Top 100 Indie Books. It also won awards from The BookFest, International Book Awards, and the San Francisco Book Festival in 2024. She has written for AsAm News and NewsBreak, winning NewsBreak editorial awards on the topics of #StopAsianHate and #AAPI Voices. For her work, Authority Magazine named her a Social Impact Author.Karin makes her home in sunny Alameda, California, where she also enjoys teaching at the Alameda Ballet Academy and performing historical dances with the Period Events and Entertainments Recreation Society (PEERS).Follow Karin's work at Karinkjensen.blog and on Instagram @karinkjensen~About The Ampersand Manifesto:What happens when you refuse to choose just one path? On The Ampersand Manifesto, host Jessica Wan sits down with “the most interesting people at the dinner party” – those who have made their mark in two or more seemingly different worlds. Through candid conversations, we explore what it takes to navigate multiple callings, find the connection points between them, and redefine success on our own terms. Together, we're co-creating The Ampersand Manifesto: principles for leading a multi-passionate life.~About your host, Jessica Wan:Executive Coach | Classical Singer | Former Marketing Leader & Tech ExecutiveJessica helps founders and leaders make the invisible visible. With 20+ years of experience scaling brands like Apple, Smule, and the San Francisco Opera, and as an ICF-certified executive coach, she provides the clarity and strategy needed to lead bravely and find fulfillment in a multi-passionate life.Work with Jessica: Book a Free Intro CallJoin The Cohort: An Ampersand Community for Dual-Career ProfessionalsFollow the Journey: @ampersandmanifestoConnect: Jessica's LinkedInListen: Singing Excerpts~CreditsCo-produced and hosted by ⁠Jessica Wan⁠Co-produced, edited, sound design, and original music by ⁠Carlos Schmitt

Your logo, website, colors, fonts, and visuals all tell a story before someone ever works with you. In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina is joined by Abbie O'Brien, founder of The Branding Den, to discuss creating a brand identity that feels strategic, authentic, and aligned with the people you want to serve. Abbie shares how she turned a pandemic layoff into a growing brand and web design business, why strong branding starts with deeper questions, and how small business owners can create consistency across their website, social media, and marketing materials. Regina and Abbie also talk about entrepreneurship, motherhood, making time for yourself, and stepping away from the screen to refill your own cup.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Introduction 0:32 - Why branding, logos, and design matter for small business owners 2:39 - How Abbie turned a pandemic layoff into a business opportunity 4:14 - What goes into building a strategic brand identity 7:58 - Why many small business owners rebrand after they better understand their audience 10:01 - How brand guidelines create consistency across your business 13:03 - Abbie's challenge of building a business while becoming a mom 14:27 - Abbie's vision for retirement, travel, golf, and warmer weather 15:51 - Why making time for yourself helps you show up better in work and life 17:35 - Regina's call to action: lift your chin, look around, and refill your own cup  ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com CONNECT WITH ABBIE O'BRIEN   Website: thebrandingden.com/about  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie11/  Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Market volatility can feel uncomfortable, especially when your statement looks different than it did last quarter. But market ups and downs are a normal part of investing, and having the right perspective can make those swings easier to navigate. This week, Regina breaks down 10 things to know about stock market volatility, including why big point drops are often a matter of perspective, how the VIX measures investor fear, and why patience matters when you're investing for the long term. She also talks about how to think through your comfort level, why automatic retirement contributions can help during down markets, and what conversations to have with your advisor before volatility catches you off guard   Episode Highlights: 0:00 - Introduction  0:46 - Understanding market volatility 2:06 - What can drive market reactions 3:16 - Building a strategy for volatility 4:37 - 10 things to know about volatility 4:43 - Putting market drops in perspective 5:20 - The VIX fear index 6:32 - Extreme fear is the exception 7:20 - Volatility in 2025 8:03 - Why patience matters 8:27 - Returns are rarely smooth 9:18 - Adjusting your portfolio 9:45 - Finding opportunity in volatility 12:05 - The market's historical perspective 13:15 - Planning before volatility hits 13:56 - Episode wrap-up   ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money. Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse. As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.   CONNECT WITH REGINA Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forgewealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.  This material was prepared by Hartford funds. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management

In Episode 316 of The Rainmaking Podcast, Scott Love speaks with executive coach and business strategist Ivy Slater about how professional services firms can create high-impact strategic plans that drive real growth. Ivy breaks down the structure of an effective strategic planning retreat, including who should attend, how to facilitate productive conversations, and why firms must think beyond short-term goals to create a long-term vision. She introduces her expanded “SWOTT” framework—strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and trends—and explains how leadership teams can use it to align finance, marketing, business development, and people strategy into one unified growth plan. The conversation also explores common strategic planning mistakes that derail firms, including lack of accountability, reactive leadership, and leadership teams getting trapped “in the weeds” of day-to-day administration instead of focusing on growth. Ivy shares practical guidance on implementation, quarterly accountability meetings, leadership cadence, and why numbers tell the real story of a firm's future. For managing partners, law firm leaders, consultants, and professional services executives, this episode delivers a practical roadmap for strategic planning, leadership alignment, operational clarity, and sustainable firm growth. Visit: https://therainmakingpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/RRrc4EsMSvM ----------------------------------------

A powerful conversation on authenticity, resilience, and rebuilding after rock bottom—why becoming who you are is a lifelong journey.In this episode:Living with authenticity—not perfectionFrom the Jacksonville Jaguars to losing everything—and rebuildingMotivation vs. inspiration (and why it matters)How ego can derail success—and what it takes to recoverWhy rock bottom can become a turning pointThe power of perseverance and resilienceInvesting in yourself at every stageGrowing, evolving, and staying true to who you are

Blended families can bring a lot of love, but they can also bring confusion, tension, and emotional complexity, especially when children are navigating divorce, new caregivers, and loyalty conflicts. This week, Regina sits down with Maria Natapov, a co-parenting and step-parenting coach, to talk about what it really takes to create a healthier foundation for families after separation or divorce. Maria shares why communication, structure, emotional awareness, and clear roles are so important for both adults and children, and how step-parents can show up with care without overstepping. They also discuss rapid resolution therapy, how past experiences can shape present-day reactions, and why Maria sees her work as helping families build safer, more supportive systems for the next chapter.   Episode Highlights: 0:31 - Episode open 0:57 - Meet Maria Natapov 1:16 - Creating workable family systems 2:55 - Navigating the role of a step-parent 4:17 - Advocating without adding conflict 5:53 - Learning parenting without a playbook 7:18 - Understanding emotions as information 9:20 - The reality of overstepping 10:06 - What children carry after divorce 12:09 - Rapid resolution therapy 14:19 - Helping the body recognize safety 17:37 - Where to find Maria 18:05 - Learning to stop playing small 18:44 - Maria's vision for retirement   ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money. Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse. As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.   CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@forgewealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH MARIA NATAPOV Website: https://synergisticstepparenting.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marianatapov   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

In this special episode of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay steps into the guest seat to celebrate a massive milestone: the show's 200th episode. Interviewed by Emmy-winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa, Lyndsay reflects on the journey of growing her podcast. The core takeaway: leading with heart isn't a soft skill, but a requirement for success in today's world. KEY POINTS - The Core Mission: How Lyndsay started the show and used it to share real-world examples of great leadership. - Leading with Heart: Lyndsay's core philosophy. Heart-centred leadership is not "fluffy"; it's an approach that drives real ROI. - The "Reformed Asshole": The story of a leader who moved from fear tactics to vulnerability. - The Power of Curiosity: The "secret sauce" for the podcast. How Lyndsay became a master connector for her audience. - Don't Be Precious with Episode One: Lyndsay's advice for new creators. TIMESTAMPS 1:26 The unexpected joy of building friendships with guests  2:20 The "why" behind Heartbeat for Hire 4:56 The common theme: 99% of successful guests lead with heart 9:56 Lessons from Mark Peters on community and employee resources  14:05 Don't be precious with the first episode 16:25 The emotional impact of audience support 19:48 Thoughts on her legacy ____________________________________________________ Lyndsay Dowd is a Speaker, Founder, Author, Coach, Podcast Host—and unapologetic Disruptor. With 25+ years of leadership experience, including 23 years rising through the ranks at IBM, she's built and led high-performing, diverse sales teams that consistently delivered results. She's also served as a Guest Lecturer at Harvard University, sharing her insights on modern leadership and culture transformation. As the founder of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay helps companies ditch toxic leadership and build irresistible cultures that drive performance, retention, and impact. She's been featured in Fortune Magazine, Authority Magazine, HR.com, ABC, NBC, FOX, and over 90 podcasts. Lyndsay is a two-time author of Top Down Culture and Voices of Women, and the host of the globally ranked Heartbeat for Hire podcast—sitting in the top 2.5% worldwide. She's a frequent speaker, moderator, and guest, known for her candor, humor, and ability to spark action. I love to reward my loyal listeners with great deals. Use code LEADWITHHEART at any of these brands and find the deepest discounts you can find anywhere! https://MyDeals.Page/19c3 Connect with me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsaydowdh4h/ Follow me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lyndsaydowdh4h/ Follow my Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/LyndsayDowdH4H Follow me on Tiktok! https://www.tiktok.com/@lyndsaydowdh4h #Leadership #HeartbeatForHire #BusinessCulture #PodcastMilestone #EmployeeEngagement #AuthenticLeadership #Resilience #ManagementTips #LeadingWithHeart #ProfessionalGrowth

Hot Mics & Hard Lessons: What Podcasting Really Takes On this episode of the Make Mental Health Matter Show, host Kelli Melissa Reinhardt takes you behind the mic for a candid solo conversation about what it really looks like to start and run your own podcast. After last week's episode aired with no audio, yes, that happened, Kelli uses the moment as a powerful reminder that things do not always go as planned. Instead of shying away from the challenge, she leans into it and shares the real, unfiltered side of podcasting. From managing the tech and wearing all the hats to finding your voice and showing up consistently, this episode dives into both the challenges and the unexpected opportunities that come with hosting your own show. If you have ever thought about starting a podcast, sharing your message, or stepping into a bigger version of your voice, this episode is for you. Kelli shares lived experience, lessons learned, and encouragement for anyone ready to take that first step into the world of podcasting. Because your voice matters, and someone out there needs to hear it. Short bio: Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, Warrior for Mental Health, and CEO/Founder of Make Mental Health Matter, a nonprofit born from heartbreak and built to save lives. After losing her sister to suicide in 2017, Kelli dedicated her life to helping others have the hard conversations about mental health, substance use, and suicide before it's too late. A TEDx and keynote speaker, Kelli is also an ICF ACC certified NLP Coach, Mental Health Educator, and Author. She holds a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Psychology, along with advanced certifications in NLP Training and Consulting through Worldwide Institutes of NLP. She is certified to teach Adult, Youth, and Teen Mental Health First Aid, and is an ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Trainer. Kelli hosts the Make Mental Health Matter Show, airing on TV and radio, and has been featured in Authority Magazine, Brainz 500 Global, and other national platforms. More media features can be found at mmhm.org. Find out more about Make Mental Health Matter here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeMentalHealthMatter/videos Website: https://www.mmhm.org  Kelli's links: www.mmhm.org/show Facebook.com/kellimelissareinhardt Instagram.com/kellimelissareinhardt linkedin.com/in/kellimelissareinhardt tiktok.com/@warriorformentalhealth Want to find out when the next incredible episode of Make Mental Health Matter show is dropping? Sign up for the Make Mental Health Matter newsletter for special tips, and insider only offers. Click HERE to sign up today! Need more resources? www.makementalhealthmatter.org  https://linktr.ee/makementalhealthmatter

Send us Fan MailJay Abbasi is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader who helps professionals thrive under pressure without burning out. At Tesla, he led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and many more. He's been featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, and is the host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi. Blending corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and well-being, Jay offers a powerful message: success isn't about avoiding challenges, but mastering them with clarity, energy, and purpose.A Couple of Quotes From This Episode“When pressure increases, you need to recharge more, not less.” “Resilience isn't pushing through. It's managing your energy so you can show up.” Resources Mentioned in This Episode Jay's Website  Jay's Podcast - Unstuck with Jay AbbasiJay's SpeakingAbout The International Leadership Association (ILA)The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals interested in studying, practicing, and teaching leadership. Attend The Global Conference in Toronto, October 28-31.About  Scott J. AllenWebsiteWeekly Newsletter: Practical Wisdom for LeadersMy Approach to HostingThe views of my guests do not constitute "truth." Nor do they reflect my personal views in some instances. However, they are views to consider, and I hope they help you clarify your perspective. Nothing can replace your reflection, research, and exploration of the topic. ♻️ Please share with others and follow/subscribe to the podcast!⭐️ Please leave a review on Apple, Spotify, or your platform of choice.➡️ Follow me on LinkedIn for more on leadership, communication, and tech.

The photos we almost skip often become the ones we wish we had most.   In this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina sits down with family photographer and entrepreneur Jessica Hinds to talk about preserving the moments that matter, even in the middle of chaos, motherhood, and busy careers. Jessica shares how she built her photography business, why she always encourages moms to get in the frame, and how family photos become part of the legacy we leave behind.   They also talk about the challenges of balancing business ownership with family life, the pressure professional women put on themselves, and why health is one of the most important investments we can make if we want to enjoy the wealth we're building.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Episode open, meet Jessica Hinds 3:57 - A glimpse into what it's like to be a professional photographer 11:05 - Why Jessica became an entrepreneur 14:07 - Where you can go to learn more about Jessica and her photography 14:41 - Challenges Jessica has faced as a professional woman 19:40 - Jessica's vision for retirement 21:38 - Action item and wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH JESSICA HINDS   Website: https://www.jessicahindsphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicahindsphotography/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

A lot of women have no idea they may still be entitled to Social Security benefits tied to an ex-spouse. In this week's episode, Regina unpacks what divorced spouses, widows, and widowers need to know, including the rules that apply, how much may be available, and why filing too early can cost you far more than you realize. She also walks through real examples that show how a smart claiming strategy can make a meaningful difference in your long-term retirement income.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Rules first! 5:24 - 2 factors to consider for the spousal benefit 7:12 - The survivor benefit 10:04 - Calculating and using or 'turning on' the benefits 14:01 - Circling back to the survivor benefit 15:17 - The drawback of taking it earlier 20:48 - Call to action   ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money. Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse. As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org  Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

So many women are taught to downplay their accomplishments, even when they've done something extraordinary.    In this episode of Women and Wealth, Nicole Stephenson joins Regina McCann Hess for a conversation about confidence, community, and what it means for women to show up unapologetically in their careers.    A lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and the founder of Narrativa Consulting, Nicole has spent years helping professional women recognize their value, own their stories, and move forward with greater confidence.   In this conversation, she shares how more than a decade of leading women's professional development programs shaped her perspective on mentorship, self-worth, and the power of women championing one another. She also talks about the inspiration behind her new book, the challenges women face in owning their accomplishments, and why community can be the catalyst for meaningful change.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Meet Nicole Stephenson 5:27 - "How to get your kudos", defining accomplishments 14:59 - Where to find more about Nicole and her book 18:20 - Some of the challenges Nicole has faced as a professional woman 22:41 - Nicole's vision of retirement 27:57 - Action item and episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH NICOLE STEPHENSON   Website: https://narrativaconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-stephenson/   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.  

Change isn't something to fear—it's something to learn how to navigate. In this episode of Someone Gets Me, Dianne A. Allen sits down with Jay Abbasi to explore how to move through life's uncertainty with clarity, resilience, and intention. After a profound personal loss, Jay shares how his journey led him to rethink everything—from how we handle grief to how we respond to fear, stress, and unexpected change. Together, they unpack the hidden patterns that keep people stuck and how simple mindfulness practices can create space for better decisions and greater emotional balance. They also explore the neuroscience behind fear, the importance of psychological safety in teams, and how shifting from reaction to awareness can transform both personal and professional life.  If you've ever felt overwhelmed by change or unsure how to move forward, this conversation will give you practical tools and a new perspective.   Watch the Someone Gets Me podcast — Making Friends With Change As A Neurodivergent Professional   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the channel, tap the notification bell, and leave a comment!   You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.   Jay Abbasi is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, coach, and former Tesla leader who helps professionals thrive under pressure without burning out. At Tesla, he led national training programs for over 1,000 employees, and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, TikTok, Wells Fargo, and many more. He's been featured in Forbes Founder, Authority Magazine, and Medium, and is the host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck with Jay Abbasi. Blending corporate experience with deep expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and well-being, Jay offers a powerful message: success isn't about avoiding challenges, but mastering them with clarity, energy, and purpose. Website: https://jayabbasi.me/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcast    How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   Dianne A. Allen, MA is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience coupled with years of formal education to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   Check out Dianne's new book, Care for the Neurodivergent Soul. https://a.co/d/cTBSxQv   Visit Dianne's Amazon author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F7N457KS   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868   Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/

Regina breaks down one of the biggest retirement decisions people make too quickly: when to claim Social Security.  In this episode, she walks through how benefits are calculated, why filing early can permanently reduce your income, and how waiting can add meaningful dollars to your retirement plan.  It's a practical, no-nonsense episode for anyone who wants to make a smarter Social Security decision instead of just grabbing benefits at 62.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Why Social Security timing matters more than people think 2:07 - How Social Security benefits are calculated 3:34 - Cost-of-living adjustments and inflation 4:39 - The age you can claim vs. the age you should claim 6:07 - What claiming at 62 really costs you 7:20 - Real dollar examples: 62 vs. 67 10:15 - Why waiting until 70 can increase your benefit 11:28 - Smart claiming strategies for spouses 13:16 - How survivor benefits work 14:41 - 2026 Social Security numbers and max benefits 18:04 - Working while collecting Social Security 20:23 - Regina's takeaway: build a strategy, don't guess ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   This material was prepared by MFS Fund Distributors, Inc.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management  

Divorce does not have to mean a drawn-out court battle.  In this episode, Regina is joined by attorney and divorce mediator Sandra Zell for a candid conversation about how mediation can help families save time, money, and unnecessary heartache. They unpack the difference between mediation and litigation, why more control often leads to better outcomes, and what women should know before paying a legal retainer.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Meet Sandra Zell 2:17 - The difference between mediating and going to court 6:32 - The timeframe for mediation, the level of control you have 14:23 - "What if my spouse is controlling?" 17:51 - Where you can learn more about Sandra 20:35 - A challenge Sandra has faced as a professional woman 21:53 - Sandra's vision for retirement 23:36 - Call to action, episode wrap-up ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.   Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse. As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com CONNECT WITH SANDRA ZELL   Website: https://www.zdsmediation.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-l-zell-esq-752a022/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zelldivorcesolutions/ Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.Forge Wealth Management

Marc Sampogna is a seasoned entrepreneur, branding expert, and marketing leader with over 15–20 years of experience in the advertising, branding, and agency world.Born and raised in New York, he comes from a family background tied to advertising (his father and grandfather were involved in the field). He founded Canopy Brand Group (a branding and creative agency focused on strategy, design, innovation, and authentic growth for brands), where he serves as Founder, Managing Partner, Chief Creative Officer, and Chief Brand Officer.He's also the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Once Upon a Coconut, a purpose-driven coconut water brand emphasizing positivity and social impact. Additionally, Marc is involved with other ventures including:Co-founder/investor in TrueGreen Global (smart packaging tech for cannabis).Founder of Wingmate.Board member and CMO roles at companies like GetSinch.Partnerships/investments (e.g., San Frediano).His work spans building brands, strategic consulting, creative direction, and driving innovation—often blending marketing with social good and emerging industries like cannabis tech. He's been recognized in outlets like Authority Magazine for his social impact efforts and has appeared on podcasts discussing creativity, entrepreneurship, and brand growth.He's active on social media (Instagram @marc_sampo, X @SampognaMarc) and maintains a personal site at marcsampogna.com, where he positions himself as an entrepreneur, creative, investor, and leader.

Taxes are complicated, the rules keep changing, and missing one detail could cost you.  This week, Regina joins CBS News consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz on the "In Your Corner" podcast to bring clarity and calm to this hectic and oftentimes, stressful event. Regina breaks down the deductions, credits, and filing strategies that could make a real difference this year. From staying organized to avoiding common mistakes and protecting your refund, this conversation helps make tax season feel a whole lot more manageable.   Episode Highlights:   00:00 — What's new this tax season? 01:30 — Your must-have tax checklist 03:20 — Missing forms, delays & brokerage statements 04:40 — Major life changes that impact your taxes 05:58 — Big new deductions & credits you should know 10:00 — State & local tax cap boost + child tax credit changes 12:41 — Standard deduction vs. itemizing: Which wins now? 20:02 — Lightning round: Fastest refunds & protecting your identity ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.Forge Wealth Management

Clutter doesn't just steal space, it steals time, energy, and peace of mind. In this episode, Regina sits down with Janet Bernstein of The Organizing Professionals to talk about what it really looks like to get help getting your home under control. They dig into how professional organizers can support everything from closet systems and everyday decluttering to major life transitions like downsizing, estate cleanouts, and moving. Janet shares how her team helps clients decide what stays, what goes, and even whether your favorite furniture will actually fit in the new place before the movers show up. They also get into one of the most emotional projects families avoid for years, organizing old photos, digitizing what matters, and making sure those memories don't end up dumped in a box someday. It's a practical conversation with a bigger point behind it: don't wait for retirement to start building a life that feels lighter, more intentional, and easier to live in.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Meet Janet Bernstein! 2:51 - Moving is a 'top-3' stressful event 6:18 - Helping people determine what will "fit" in the new home 11:31 - Pictures 17:02 - Where you can go to learn more about Janet 17:50 - Some challenges Janet has faced as a professional woman 19:50 - Janet's vision for retirement 23:05 - Wrap-up and action item ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH JANET BERNSTEIN   Website: https://theorganizingprofessionals.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-bernstein-cpo%C2%AE-5269a518/   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org   Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.Forge Wealth Management

In this powerful episode, we sit down with award-winning musician, radio host, beauty-tech executive, and author Cliff Beach to discuss discipline, reinvention, and building success on your own terms. After being eliminated from American Idol in 2003, Cliff refused to let that moment define him. Instead, he built a thriving executive career while sustaining a six-figure side hustle as an independent soul artist. With nearly two decades of live performance experience in Los Angeles, he has performed everywhere from intimate venues to TEDx Napa Valley and has earned multiple accolades including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Winner and a Bronze Global Music Award. Cliff is also the author of Side Hustle & Flow: The Daily Grind, the latest book in his three-part series helping high achievers stay focused and pursue their biggest goals with intention. In this conversation, we discuss: • Turning rejection into redirection • How to build and sustain a profitable side hustle • Balancing corporate leadership with creative passion • The daily disciplines of high performers • Why consistency beats talent over time Cliff has been featured in Canvas Rebel, Voyage LA, Authority Magazine, Inkubator Magazine and interviewed by CNN, BET, and Fox. If you're building something on the side—or dreaming about it—this episode is your blueprint. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone ready to level up their grind. #SideHustle #EntrepreneurMindset #CreativeEntrepreneur #MusicIndustry #HighPerformance Connect:  sidehustleandflow.net

A 529 can be a game-changer for paying for education, but only if you use it the right way. In this episode, Regina breaks down 10 expenses that typically qualify for tax-free 529 withdrawals, so you can avoid surprise taxes and penalties when the college bills start hitting. She covers the obvious stuff like tuition, but also the categories that trip people up most, like room and board for off-campus living, groceries, academic fees, and technology. Regina also gets into newer, often-missed uses for 529 funds, including trade programs, K–12 tuition, student loan repayment, and the rules around rolling leftover 529 money into a Roth IRA. If you've ever wondered what a 529 really covers, this is your clean, practical guide to spending it confidently.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Episode open, 529 overview 2:32 - Tuition 3:27 - College alternatives 4:30 - Living on/off campus 7:11 - Groceries 8:40 - Academic fees 9:35 - Computers, software and internet access 10:15 - Books and supplies 10:31 - Tuition for K-12 12:00 - Student loan repayment 12:52 - Roth IRA conversion 15:34 - Wrap-up and action item ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero.  As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.     Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News.  She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse.   As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth.  She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families.  Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals. CONNECT WITH REGINA   Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   This material was prepared by Hartford funds. For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com. Hartford Funds is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, or Forge Wealth Management

When you have checked every box, career, family, community, and still feel that quiet question of "what about me?", this episode is for you.   On this episode of Women and Wealth, Regina sits down with Michele Garrett, a women's life and transition coach who helps successful women 45+ get clear on what they want next and how to move forward without blowing up their whole life to do it.   Together, they talk about what retirement and "the next chapter" can really look like today, how to reconnect with your values when life finally slows down, and why small, consistent mindset shifts can change your direction more than any big, overwhelming plan. Michele also shares a peek at her four-pillar approach for helping women rebuild clarity, confidence, and purpose in a season of change.   Episode Highlights:   0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Meet Michele Garret 2:51 - Michele's "4 Pillar Program" 6:14 - Michele's impact as a coach 7:57 - the '1% change' 9:12 - Where you can go to learn more about Michele 11:01 - Some challenges Michele has faced as a professional woman 14:06 - Michele's vision for retirement 16:19 - Action item   ABOUT REGINA MCCANN HESS   Regina is the author of Super Woman Wealth: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero. As an advocate for women's financial freedom, she wrote this book to help empower women to take a bigger role in handling their money.  Regina has appeared on Schwab TV, Yahoo Finance, Forbes.com, NTD Television, CBS 3 Philadelphia, Fox 29 Philadelphia, King 5 Seattle, KTLA 5 Los Angeles and Scripps News. She has also been quoted in numerous articles in publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, USA Wire, Word in Black, WTOP News, Mind Body Green, Money Digest, New York Post, Defender, Authority Magazine, GoBankingRates.com, Scripps and The Muse. As Founder of Forge Wealth Management, Regina utilizes her 25+ years of financial services experience to help individuals plan, preserve and diversify their wealth. She focuses on educating her clients while building long-term relationships with them and their families. Her experience throughout major shifts in the markets, enables Regina to structure balanced portfolios to address specific financial goals.   CONNECT WITH REGINA Website: https://www.forgewealth.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginamccannhess/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForgeWealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgewealthmanagement/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgeWealth Email: reginahess@forgewealth.com   CONNECT WITH MICHELE GARRETT Website: https://www.mgarrettcoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtregogarrett/   Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC www.finra.org, www.sipc.org Third-party posts found on this profile do not reflect the view of LPL Financial and have not been reviewed by LPL Financial as to accuracy or completeness.   For a list of states in which I am registered to do business, please visit www.forgewealth.com.

Your definition of normal may look different from someone else's, and that's exactly where your truth lives.   In this episode of Someone Gets Me, Dianne A. Allen sits down with Sandy Bean for an honest conversation about masking, its hidden costs, and how many gifted and neurodivergent people may already be paying the price without realizing it. Sandy also shares how growing up as a gifted child shaped her passion for advocating for gifted and twice-exceptional children beyond academic performance.   She also offers tips on navigating grief and overwhelm, explains how radical acceptance can transform the journey, and thoughtfully explores why masking can sometimes be necessary in social settings, even as we learn when and how to lay it down.   Watch the Someone Gets Me Podcast – The Hidden Cost of Masking   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the channel, tap the notification bell, and leave a comment!   You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.   Sandy Bean is a founder, belonging and neurodiversity strategist, educator, and speaker who helps leaders and organizations design cultures where people can think clearly, belong fully, and perform sustainably. Drawing on 20+ years in education and community-building, her work blends systems thinking, psychology, and deeply human insight. She has been featured in Forbes, TEDx, Under 30CEO, Grit Daily, and beyond, and writes a column focused on neurodiversity and belonging for Authority Magazine.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandrajsbean/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-bean-m-ed/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_bean/ YouTube: youtube.com/@sandybean?si=hLg0gNPC6ZTtxTEB   Find out more and book her at www.sandybean.com, or reach out directly to hello@sandybean.com.    How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   Dianne A. Allen, MA is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience coupled with years of formal education to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   Check out Dianne's new book, Care for the Neurodivergent Soul. https://a.co/d/cTBSxQv   Visit Dianne's Amazon author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F7N457KS   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868   Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/  

How do you perform under pressure without burning out? In this episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, host Anne Bonney sits down with Jay Abbasi (https://jayabbasi.me/) global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, former Tesla leader, and host of the Unstuck podcast to break down how high performers can navigate stress, uncertainty, and change with resilience and clarity.Jay draws from his experience leading national training programs at Tesla and coaching leaders at Google, Amazon, and Wells Fargo to explain why burnout isn't a weakness, how pressure hijacks focus and decision-making, and what actually helps professionals stay grounded, effective, and engaged. This conversation blends leadership development, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and practical resilience strategies for today's fast-paced workplace.Perfect for leaders, high achievers, and teams navigating change, stress, and constant demands.In This Episode we talk about...why burnout hits high performers hardesthow pressure impacts focus, decision-making, and resilience practical strategies to manage stress and uncertainty at workpurpose-driven leadership and thriving through changeWant more from Jay?  Here are the links!https://jayabbasi.me/Are you headed for Burnout?  take the quiz.  https://jayabbasi.me/resources/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayabbasi/https://www.instagram.com/jayabbasi_/https://www.youtube.com/@jayabbasipodcastJay Abbasi is a global keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, and former Tesla leader who helps professionals thrive under pressure without burning out. At Tesla, he led national training programs for over 1,000 employees and has since coached leaders at Google, Amazon, and Wells Fargo. Featured in Forbes Founder and Authority Magazine, and host of the top-rated podcast Unstuck, Jay blends corporate experience with expertise in mindfulness, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.

The world may feel dark at times, but lighthouses of hope continue to shine, reshaping the narrative and leading us back to the light. Our guest, Tom Dalborg, is one of those beacons. In this episode, he shares his journey and the powerful work he's doing to bring hope to others.Tom Dahlborg was named a Healthcare Disruptor and a Mental Health Champion by Authority Magazine, with over forty years of extensive healthcare leadership experience, Tom is a disciple of Jesus and a voice for agape centered care models and servant leadership. A leader and advisor, Tom is also an internationally recognized speaker and writer with an expertise in leading with love, heart and mind communication, courageous vulnerability, systems thinking and improvement, stopping bullying, amplifying positive childhood experiences, and bringing “love in action” to all we do. His forthcoming book series, The Light … is already garnering much attention as it reassures children that God loves them, they are never alone, they each are empowered by the Holy Spirit and thus have His power within (agency), they are lovable, and they are loved. He is a father, husband, and coach. A coach to healthcare leaders. And a coach to young men and women.Tom's website: https://dahlborghlg.com/We are excited for where LOVE will lead this Podcast in 2026, so stay tuned and be sure to subscribe and share the love with others!

Dr. Tommy Rhee is a nationally featured sports chiropractor, regenerative medicine innovator, author, and speaker, known for challenging conventional healthcare and introducing non-invasive, needle-free solutions for healing and performance.He is the creator and CEO of RheeGen®, a patent-pending, cell-free regenerative platform focused on topical biological signaling rather than injections. His work sits at the intersection of sports medicine, biotechnology, and the future of human performance.Dr. Rhee has been featured in AP News, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, MSN, Authority Magazine, Digital Journal, ChiroEco, and SportsNutrition.biz, and has appeared on 20+ podcasts and digital platforms, including Dave Asprey's The Human Upgrade and Dr. Patrick Porter's Brain Tap, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and live broadcasts.

For those of us who have chosen to walk a spiritual path, we've been called a great number of things. Particularly, crazy. So it can be important to have a translator of sorts to explain to the logically minded skeptics that it's possible to be spiritual without losing your mind. You don't have to abandon your logic to learn how to be spiritual. And you don't have to squeeze yourself into someone else's rituals, beliefs, or vibes to become a spiritual person. My guest this week, Laura Kusto, has done us all a favor and become that bridge to explain that there's another path — one built for strategic minds, skeptical hearts, and people who crave meaning that actually makes sense. Where spirituality isn't performance. It's pattern. It's timing.On this guest episode I have the pleasure of hearing Laura's story and conversation about al the great and rational gifts of astrology, moon phases, and how each supports productivity or planning. Laura explains how spirituality is actually the truth that rises when you finally stop outsourcing your intuition and start aligning with your natural rhythm. She shows us how to become spiritual in a way that feels grounded, intelligent, and completely yours — so your inner world can feel as clear and powerful as the life you've built on the outside. She walks us though the moon phases and how someone with zero astrology knowledge can start syncing their workflow to the moon today. She also shares about her creation, the Moon Map, and how it helps someone understand their natural timing and focus areas.Laura is the Moon Phase Astrologer for Strategic Minds—helping high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives claim their spiritual rhythm through grounded, repeatable frameworks rooted in lunar cycles. A sought-after speaker and featured Authority Magazine author, she helps analytical minds disenchanted by surface-level, “good vibes only” spirituality reconnect with something deeper. Her mission is to show driven, discerning thinkers that their intellect isn't a spiritual barrier—it's the bridge to alignment, clarity, and belonging. 25-year global corporate strategist and speaker (consulting VP & practice line lead). Sought-after expert featured in Skift, Crush the Rush and Company DimeSpeaker at 10+ international conferences (GBTA, ACTE Amsterdam, ProcureCon & more)Built a visibility platform with thought leadership across both corporate + spiritual spaces Midwest-born, moon-obsessed, and always tracking patterns (on earth and in the stars) Addicted to systems, cozy playlists, & decoding big truths through tiny details. Midwest-born, raising her 11-year-old daughter outside Bozeman, MT.w w w . l a u r a k u s t o . c o myoutube.com/@LauraKusto

Send us a textWe all know about our Saturn return, but there are more planetary transits that impact us over the course of our lives, and understanding them can empower us and prepare us for more self-discovery. In this episode of CosmicRX Radio, we sit down with Narayana Montúfar to discuss her book, Written in Your Stars: Use Your Saturn Return, Pluto Square, and Other Planetary Cycles to Become Your Best Self, embracing change, and how cosmic events shape our lives.Narayana Montúfar is an astrologer, artist, and Akashic Records reader who finds inspiration in the symbolic language of astrology. She is the author of ‘Moon Signs: Unlock Your Inner Luminary Power' and ‘Written in Your Stars'. Between 2011 & 2023, Narayana served as the Senior Astrologer of Astrology.com & Horoscope.com, and her work has been featured in numerous lifestyle publications like Vogue, Teen Vogue, Refinery29, InStyle, Brit+Co, Bustle, Pop Sugar, Women's Health, Romper, and more. She was also featured as one of Medium.com's Authority Magazine 2020's Strong Female Leaders, Destig Magazine's Top Artists to Collect in 2020, and one of Vogue's 13 Astrologers to Follow in 2021.