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Everyone's Talkin' Money: Unf*ck Your Finances & Build Wealth

Shannah Game, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health & Glassbox Media. www.everyonestalkinmoney.com
Ever wake up at 3 a.m. in a full-blown panic, wondering if you’ll ever have “enough” money? Maybe you’re making more than ever, but somehow, the worry never goes away. You stress over every purchase, second-guess every money move, and still feel like you’re one wrong decision away from losing it all. Here’s the truth: It’s not just about the dollars—it’s about what’s happening in your head. Welcome to Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, the podcast that finally tells it like it is: your emotions, thoughts, and habits around money are what’s keeping you stuck— not just your paycheck. Hosted by Shannah Game, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Trauma of Money Specialist, and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money, this show isn’t another snooze-fest finance podcast. I'm here to help you unf*ck your finances, ditch the shame, and finally build wealth in a way that actually feels good. If you’re tired of finance bros yelling at you for buying a damn latte and sick of money advice that doesn’t fit your life, hit subscribe. It’s time to unravel your money mess, rewrite your story, and start building wealth—on your terms.

Episodes

How to Save Money Remodeling Your Home & Create An Authentic Space

Raiseyour hand if you are as much of an HGTV junkie as I am? During the pandemic, I think I wore out HGTV watching every single show, and sometimes on repeat. I think if I had to choose another career I would want to be an interior designer, I just love learning how to cultivate unique spaces. That’s why I was so excited to chat with our guest, Brea Elles. Brea is a design and construction specialist and is on the upcoming HGTV show, “Buy It or Build It”, creating and shaping interiors empatheti...

May 24, 202248 min

Stop Paying These 5 Sneaky Credit Card and Bank Fees

Are you paying these 5 sneaky bank and credit card fees? There are a lot of sneaky fees in bank accounts and credit cards. Basically anywhere a sneaky fee can be, it’s going to be. One of the primary reasons for staying on top of your money every week is the chance to spot these fees because many of them you can avoid paying. The savings you find, while it might only be a few dollars here and there, can actually radically change how fast you hit your money goals. Our guest, Paul Kasserwani from ...

May 20, 202237 min

4 Money Experts Explain How to Get Your Money Sh*t Together

If you’re wondering, what do I need to do to get my money sh*t together, you are in the right place. This is a very special episode that was recorded live on the Fishbowl app with some of my very favorite guests. In this live conversation, I talk with Amanda Holden, our investing guru, aka Dumpster Doggy and creator of the Invested Development course, Rachel Richards, the queen of passive income and author of Money Honey, Jacqueline Twillie, the master negotiator, Ceo of Zerogap and author of Do...

May 17, 202242 min

Learn How to Trade Stocks in 10 Minutes A Day So You Can Stress Less

What would it feel like to successfully trade stocks in just 10 minutes a day? You told me you wanted as many investing episodes as you could get, so I’m bringing you a great one with Christopher Uhl. Christopher has been recognized as a two-time Top 100 Person in Finance nominated for Top 100 Global Leaders in Finance and his company, 10MinuteStockTrader.com has been nominated as one of the 20 Most Innovative Companies of the Year for 2020. Christopher aims to share trading wisdom to help you t...

May 13, 202248 min

How to Create Financial Intimacy With Your Partner

If you’re part of a couple, you’ll want to be sure and pass this episode along to your partner with a gentle nudge of, “Hey, you might want to take a listen.” Even as a money expert, creating a smooth, stress-free, loving relationship with my husband around money can be tricky. As our guest Ed Coambs says, we need to create some financial intimacy. What’s that you ask? Ed loves to lead couples through therapy from money despair and frustration into money intimacy and connection. If you aren’t go...

May 10, 202239 min

4 Important Factors To Save Money On Your Car Insurance

Hey, ETM listeners, great to have you back for this episode that is guaranteed to put money back in your wallet. So I love to travel and hope to get back to traveling, but when I do I always check comparison sites like Kayak or Expedia and Tripadvisor to find the best deals, because you know I love to have fun while saving money. Why not do the same for your car insurance. This episode might feel like I’m trying to force-feed you your veggies, but I promise that talking about car insurance with ...

May 06, 202239 min

From $10K in Debt to $800K in Net Worth + Creating Financial Independence in the LGBTQ Community

Mastering money, building wealth, and getting ahead are hard enough even in the best circumstances. But the truth is we’ve seen discrimination be a factor in all sorts of money goals like getting loans for a house or even bank accounts when it comes to people of color and the LGBTQ community. Our guest, Jeff Underwood is as he says our wise-cracking gay best friend whose blog, Homo Money, is a fun and sassy personal finance site for the LGBTQ community. Jeff is sharing his super unique story abo...

May 03, 20221 hr

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May 01, 20224 min

6 Essential Money Conversations to Have With Yourself + Welcome to Everyone's Talkin' Money

Are you ready to stat talking money? You need to have deep, dark, muddy, fear-driven, exciting, and exhausting conversations about money before you can create the changes you want to see. Money is a primal need you and I share in common and one where we’re left to essentially figure it all out on our own I couldn’t be more excited for this episode and the changes that are coming to this show. Did you notice the new name? If you’re an old friend or a new friend you need to know how passionate I a...

May 01, 202241 min

Shannah Shares: 7 Ways to Stay Focused on Your Money Goals

In this Shannah Shares, Community Q&A episode, I'm sharing the 7 ways to stay focused on your money goals inspired by a question form Amanda: "I love your podcast and have been listening for over a year now being inspired and working towards my goals. Maybe my question isn't really a question, but more like a request for a pep talk. I have 4 main money goals that I've been slowly working towards Paying off my student loans, saving 4 months of expenses in my emergency fund, saving $3,000 in a wha...

Apr 29, 202232 min

6 Steps To Building Sustainable Wealth

I think the burning question we all have is how to build sustainable wealth. Building wealth is great, but maintaining it and sustaining it is a whole other conversation. Look at the statistics behind lottery winners. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about 70 percent of people who win a lottery or receive a large windfall go bankrupt within a few years. So you've got to know the keys to building wealth, and then keeping that wealth. Akeiva Ellis is a financial planner...

Apr 26, 202239 min

Soup to Nuts Guide to Buying a Home

Curious about what it takes to buy a home? Our guest in this special reboot episode, real estate expert, Marina Shiferman, is changing the real estate game for everyone, women in particular. In this episode, Marina shares the insider secrets you need to know to buy and sell real estate, how to start investing in real estate, and everything from soup to nuts about the buying process and working with a realtor. Marina and The Queen Team are a billion-dollar real estate team. You might call them th...

Apr 22, 202240 min

Seven Secrets to Free Up Cash & Create More Cash Flow

Don't skip your cup of coffee and instead focus on creating cash flow. Let me tell you a secret. The most important foundational principle you need to know about money is the power of cash flow. Yes, it’s really all about the money flow. Stay tuned to hear the seven secrets to free up cash, why you need passive income and how to get your cash flowing with our guest Chris Miles. Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert, and Anti-Financial Advisor is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and profess...

Apr 19, 202245 min

Money Steps to Take After You Filed Your Taxes

You filed your taxes, and you're feeling pretty good, now what? Since you’ve got money on your mind, what about taking the rest of the month to get some of your money to-do items in motion. You know, that stuff that you haven’t been motivated to do…but you know you should take care of. In this special reboot episode, I share how to create a solid plan for your refund, how to build balance into your money so you stay motivated and stress less, money-to-do items to tackle and how to stay focused o...

Apr 15, 202232 min

4 Steps to Break Bad Money Habits You Learned From Your Parents

Did you know that 30% of your money behaviors today can be attributed to how you were raised and your genetics according to a study done by the University of Washington? It doesn’t matter how old you are, your parents are a big influence on how you manage your money as an adult, the good, the bad, and everything in between. In this episode, I'm sharing my top 4 steps to recognize and break bad money habits that you learned from your parents. Links Risk Tolerance Quiz Episode Sponsors Thanks to I...

Apr 12, 202237 min

Easy Ways to Have Awkward Money Conversations

How much money do you make? Do you have credit card debt? What is your credit score? Hey, will you come to my wedding and oh, by the way, it’s probably going to cost $1,000? Why can’t you afford to go to dinner with us? Oh, those awkward money conversations. There are just so many of them. In this episode, Erin Lowry, money expert and author of the new book Broke Millennial Talks Money: Scripts, Stories and Advice to Navigate Awkward Financial Conversations, walks us through how to handle some o...

Apr 08, 202244 min

Shannah Shares: 7 Tips To Focusing On Your Money Goals

In this Shannah Shares, Community Q&A episode, I'm sharing the 7 tips to help you stay focused on your money goals inspired by a question form Amanda: "I love your podcast and have been listening for over a year now being inspired and working towards my goals. Maybe my question isn't really a question, but more like a request for a pep talk. I have 4 main money goals that I've been slowly working towards Paying off my student loans, saving 4 months of expenses in my emergency fund, saving $3,000...

Apr 03, 202232 min

Why Living Simply Can Create Life-Life-ChangingWealth

Living simply is one of the best ways to create wealth. Living in only 150 square feet for years, Ryan Mitchell has learned a thing or two about living simply. From downsizing, to life simplification, and designing a life that’s right for you, Ryan brings a lot of experience and practical knowledge to the table. He built his own tiny house in 2012 learning as he went along which inspired him to help others in their journey to live small. Today he still lives in his tiny house full time and off g...

Apr 01, 202241 min

How to Save Money On Everyday Essentials So You Afford Your Money Goals

With inflation, rising gas prices and the higher cost of groceries, saving money on everyday essentials is a necessity. Being financially well off isn’t about earning 50% more in your job, winning the lottery or coming into a ton of cash. It’s the everyday small amounts of money you can save here and there and then routing that towards your expenses and goals. You may remember Jay Klauminzer, CEO from one of my very fav apps Raise, on previous episodes. He’s back on this special episode to talk ...

Mar 29, 202231 min

Shannah Shares: How Can I Reach My Money Goals When I’m Always Stressed Out

Welcome back to another episode of Shannah Shares Community Q&A. In this episode, I’m answering a listener question from Richard. “Hi Shannah. I feel like I know you but I only know you through my earbuds three times a week. Thanks for this show. Honestly, it’s given me life in a time when I felt so stressed out with money. I’m 41 and to be completely transparent with you I’ve never really learned about money. I’ve just fumbled my way through. I would imagine someone else is listening and agreei...

Mar 27, 202255 min

How to Start Making Million Dollar Choices Today

What does it take to build a million dollar bank account? The truth is somehow a million dollars became the marker of success. Maybe the better question is, do you need to have a million dollar bank account? I can remember when I was younger saying I’m going to make a million dollars and then stop working and move to a tropical island. The truth is a million dollars today is not what it used to be, but what you can do is start making million-dollar choices with your money today. In this reboot e...

Mar 25, 202238 min

Why Is Financial Inclusion Important & How Does It Impact Your Life

Did you know that 30% of the population of the world is still unbanked? Meaning, 30% of the world’s population can’t easily get to a bank, let alone deposit a check, take cash out, or use any of the conveniences that help you pay for your life. And, on top of that 93% of bank closures happen in low-income areas. In this episode, I have an important conversation with Briana Marbury. Briana serves as Executive Director of the Interledger Foundation, which aims to build access to financial pathways...

Mar 22, 202237 min

Shannah Shares: Is My Life Insurance Enough For My Family

On this episode of Shannah Shares, Community Q&A, I'm answering a question from Erica: "Hi Shannah! First off I love your podcast. Your podcast has helped me so much. I learn something new every time I tune in. My question is this. I'm 31 years old with a 2-year-old son which I’m the sole provider for. When he was born I bought a term life insurance policy for 20 or 25 years for 10x my salary. I thought I was thoroughly covered as all the financial advice I get says that’s what you should get to...

Mar 20, 202232 min

How to Take a Career Break Without Going Broke

How do you take a career break without going broke? The idea of stopping your career altogether, taking a career sabbatical, and just doing something different for a period of time is a really really awesome idea. As you would imagine, taking a career break involves a fair amount of planning, smart money moves, and figuring out how to re-enter the job market after your break. Katrina McGhee, a career break and sabbatical coach, who took a 20-month sabbatical herself is here to share her secrets ...

Mar 18, 202239 min

How to Start Value Investing to Earn Money & Save Time

You’ve heard many guests on this show talk about all different ideas when it comes to investing. There are two camps that most of them are in - either day trading or value investing. If you like the idea of living your life, maybe you’re a parent, or you work full-time or run a business and don’t want to be stuck in front of the screen all day, then value investing probably makes sense for you. But what is value investing? That’s a good question that our guest, Kiana Danial, CEO of Invest Diva a...

Mar 15, 202244 min

Should You Put Your Money in a Crypto Savings Account

If you’ve taken a peek at the interest rate you are earning in your savings account you probably shed a tear or two. It feels like any savings account in this low-interest-rate environment is doomed to earn very little interest. What about crypto savings? They are earning on average 4-12% interest. In this reboot episode, Robert Farrington, the Founder of The College Investor is breaking down everything you need to know about crypto savings accounts - are they hype of the best place for your sav...

Mar 11, 202236 min

5 Historical Women Who Have Changed Money and What You Can Learn

What would the world look like if women had money rights from the start of time? I would imagine a very different world. Women have been pushing their way into equality for years. It was just 1963 when the Equal Pay Act was passed and1974 when the Equal Credit Opportunity Act made it illegal for credit card companies to discriminate against women. If you are a woman listening you know we still have a long way to go, but thanks to these 5 female pioneers our future is brighter. In this episode, i...

Mar 08, 202235 min

13 Money Secrets That You Need to Know

Have you ever thought, if only I knew the secrets to money, life would be so much easier? You're in luck! There are some tricks and just everyday money advice that I think you really need to know. Now, no one really talks about this stuff, and if they do, it’s brushed over because most assume you already know this stuff or that it isn’t important. We aren't going to do that! In this reboot episode, I’m sharing the top 13 money secrets that no one teaches you but you should know so you can be in ...

Mar 06, 202238 min

Skip the Financial Plan and Build Your Wealth The Simple Way

Are you ready to learn how to build wealth the simple way? In this episode, David Hegarty, the Founder, and CEO of Playbook, a step-by-step app for building wealth, is here to deliver some serious money gems. He’s throwing out traditional wealth-building wisdom and instead sharing little-known strategies to help you reach financial freedom by optimizing tax advantages and growing money faster. As David says, The shift comes when you think about wealth building from a post-tax perspective. This i...

Mar 04, 202243 min

How to Reach Financial Awesomeness and Create More Financial Freedom

What would it feel like to step into financial awesomeness? Every one of us has this place where things just click, where you feel in control, your money is moving you towards your goals, your relationships, career, mindset, all of the above are just really in the sweet spot. Maybe you’re listening right now because you really want to get to this place that our guest, Paco De Leon calls, financial awesomeness. It’s true that there’s a lot of things out of our control when it comes to our money. ...

Mar 01, 202242 min