My guest is Alex, host of the Main St. Finance Podcast. Alex recently purchased his first home and dedicates his podcast to teaching others about financial literacy. We compare our home buying experiences and talk about what we looked for in finding a realtor, house hunting, and mortgage terms. You can find the Main St. Podcast on all podcasting platforms including here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/main-st-finance Contact Alex: mainstfinance@gmail.com https://twitter.com/MainStMoney Visit Subu...
Aug 31, 2020•58 min•Ep. 53
My guest is Suzy Spadafora, admin of the SONIC Travelers Facebook group. We discuss the world of travel hacks - finding the best deals for flights, hotels, and vacation packages. We discuss a large number of resources to find the best deals as well as travel experiences. We end with the effect of COVID on travel and what we hope for the future. Resources Suzy recommends: https://www.hopper.com/ https://juicymiles.com/ https://www.airbnb.com/ https://www.theflightdeal.com/ https://thepointsguy.co...
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 52
My guest is Marcia Moran. She suffered a stroke in 2014 and has persevered through her recovery to find new passions and strengthen her relationships. We talk about her experience having a stroke, her hospital stay and subsequent rehab. From there, her story continues into her continued recovery and relationships with friends and family, especially her husband. Those suffering a stroke or those helping family recover from a stoke can draw inspiration and instruction from her story. During COVID,...
Aug 18, 2020•53 min•Ep. 51
My guest is Kathryn Haines, Chesterfield County (Virginia) School Board. We have an in-depth conversation about the board's decision to start the school year virtually for all students (including special needs). We compare private to public schools, teacher compensation and safety, social distancing requirements, and the difference in neighboring counties choosing to open. She describes the various government entities involved in the decision and plans and how each needs to work together for ope...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 50
My guest is Patricia Cavanaugh, owner of The 3rd Act. She is a retirement coach who helps her clients plan for what they want to do after their career. We discuss the importance of planning, the pitfalls of not being prepared, and some of the variables to consider when developing a retirement plan. We also draw parallels to the importance of meaning and purpose to not only retirees, but all people. We end with some predictions about how remote work and the gig economy may reshape the way people ...
Aug 03, 2020•45 min•Ep. 49
My guest is Jody Costello. She runs the website Contractors From Hell . We talk about her experience dealing with a bad contractor and how to make a plan to protect yourself. This plan includes vetting the contractors, making sure the contract protects you and your project, payment agreements, and work guarantees. Visit her site to find out how you can receive the "the 10 key questions you must ask any contractor before you hire them". To contact Jody: jc@contractorsfromhell.com https://www.face...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 48
My guests are Matt Harrington and Brandon Seier. Matt's podcast, Caught By Happy, and Brandon's podcast, Builds, Bullets, and Brews, are part of the Rring Media Network along with Suburban Folk . We talk about our shows and how we help each other out through the Rring Media Network. From there, we talk about our experiences as dads. We cover when we first remember wanting to be a father, differences in raising boys vs. girls, any stereotypes we fall into, and what we hope for our kids in the fut...
Jul 20, 2020•53 min•Ep. 47
Our guest is Tonya Fitzpatrick, owner of World Footprints, a Social Impact Travel Media Company and Podcast. We discuss the current state of travel given COVID 19 measures, the benefits of travel in meeeting new people, and the current state of diversity within the travel industry and among travelers. We focus on parallels in how travel allows people to get to know others as individuals and how this benefit can be applied to everyday life. Finally, we talk about ways that individuals can be awar...
Jul 13, 2020•54 min•Ep. 46
Our guest is Steve McChesney. He is an Army Veteran, former stuntman, business coach, author and podcaster. We talk about a brief history of when the suburbs came about and the characteristics of the generations that have grown up there. We compare the differences in generations and how urban style communities are popping up all over suburban America. We also talk about how businesses can deal with emerging trends and how to appeal to the growing Millennial and Gen Z generations. To contact Stev...
Jul 06, 2020•57 min•Ep. 45
Greg is joined by his brother Eric where they explore why they are both "wired" for saving and not spending. They review purchases large and small in life and layout their logic and strategies for spending wisely. Major spending milestones covered are college, weddings, house, and cars. Day to day spending habits are covered in food and health, clothes, entertainment and technology. While not everyone may be as frugal as us, the audience can compare the stories to their spending habits to see wh...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 44
Our guest is Dr. Tara Egan. She is a therapist, parent coach, author, and public speaker. We discuss causes of anxiety in children, causes of it, and how it may manifest itself. We also focus on screentime - why it is addictive, how to help your kids manage it, and the differences in quality content. Lastly, Tara describes how to best manage the transition of divorce for your kids and what not to do. To contact Tara, visit: https://www.drtaraegan.com/ https://www.drtaraegan.com/Managing-Your-Fam...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 43
Our guest is Eathan Janney, entrepreneur and host of the Run With It podcast. We discuss how he became an entrepreneur, the right mindset for starting a business and how best to manage your time. Eathan's podcast features successful business people who will present an idea they have that they do not have time to pursue. It is up to the audience to take the idea and make it successful. To contact Eathan: https://www.runwithit.fm/ https://www.eathanjanney.com/ To check out books mentioned in the e...
Jun 16, 2020•51 min•Ep. 42
Our guest is Tyler Christensen. He is a teacher, author, speaker, and long distance runner. We discuss the ideas in his book that link exercise to clear thinking and how it applies to his teaching career. Tyler has also lost a significant amount of wait through running and proper dieting. He shares what worked for him. He also tells of some side gigs including public speaking and web design that he has managed to work into his schedule as well. You can find out more about Tyler by visiting his w...
Jun 09, 2020•56 min•Ep. 41
Our guest is Rebecca Scott, host of the Humans Now and Then Podcast. We tackle all of the Suburban Folk core topics - parenting, jobs, travel and health from the perspective of what the future might hold. This includes how technology may affect our kids and work life. Of course, we touch on the current situation that the COVID pandemic has put us in and how it may shape the way society functions in the future. To contact Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rscottcbap/ https://twitter.com/humans...
Jun 01, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 40
Our guest is Gina Horkey, founder of Horkey Handbook . Gina was able to build up her virtual assistant business into her full-time job and now offers coaching for others to do the same. We discuss the different skills that can be used to become a virtual assistant, the hours to put in, and avenues to gain clients. We also talk about the low cost of getting started and ways to keep costs low. Being a virtual assistant can also be a side hustle to supplement a full-time job. Gina can be contacted ...
May 25, 2020•55 min•Ep. 39
Our guest is Danessa Knaupp, author of Naked At Work: A Leader's Guide to Fearless Authenticity and executive coach. We discuss key points in the book including dealing with shame, facing failure, and what it means to be authentic. Danessa shares poignant stories in the book from her own experiences as well as from her clients. She typically shares her expertise with C suite executives and this is an opportunity for workers of all levels to learn and grow in their career development. For more in...
May 18, 2020•57 min•Ep. 38
Our Guest is Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, owner of Life Encore. Sara specializes in retirement coaching - helping her clients plan for how they want to spend their retirement. We discuss the need to have a community and avoid isolation, finding your interests and passions for retirement, and understanding what kind of living situation or care setting is right for the retiree. We also talk about the distinctions between these considerations and the financial aspects that go into retiring. For more insig...
May 11, 2020•51 min•Ep. 37
Our guest is Wendy Gilhula, author of the children's book series Pika Bunny. We cover the importance of teaching our kids how to be kind, how to deal with feelings, and considering others' feelings. We also chat about the impact of technology and screentime on children's manners and courteousness and also how, as a parent, your actions speak louder than words. To purchase books in the Pika Bunny series, shop here. Pika Bunny has a Big Question Pika Bunny and the Thunderstorm Pika Bunny Says, EEP...
May 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 36
Our guest is Nicole O'Sullivan of Birds Eye View Consulting. Nicole tells about her trip from the US back to Australia before lockdowns became more strict, her cross-country adventure only eating at Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives restaurants, and her journey to become a travel agency consultant. We chat about how COVID-19 may affect the travel industry long-term, in particular the cruise industry. Finally, we hone in on what makes a good travel agent and how those in the industry can sharpen their ...
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 35
Our guest is a cardiologist, Dr. Anuj Shah of Apex Heart and Vascular . We cover many aspects of heart health including symptoms, prevention, and other conditions one might not think of as related to cardiovascular problems. There is practical information about cholesterol, diabetes, and dieting. It is important to understand the factors that contribute to heart health and be aware of your current health. Dr. Shaw can be contacted here: https://www.apexheartandvascular.com/ https://www.linkedin....
Apr 20, 2020•58 min•Ep. 34
Our guest is Lyndon Holland with CBD Insurance Services based in Adelaide, South Australia. We discuss the need for any business to understand the risks they face when operating their business. It is important to identify all risks and look historically at ways to reduce them. We compare the world of risk and insurance before and after the current COVID environment we are in. We even dive into the role government plays in assisting businesses and helping its citizens. You can contact Lyndon here...
Apr 13, 2020•51 min•Ep. 33
Our guest is Laura Gonzalez, owner of Mama Systems. She is a mother of 10 children. We talk about the adoption process, homeschooling, and parenting special needs kids. With the current social distancing guidelines we discuss a number of helpful considerations for how parents should tackle teaching their children, maintaining a balance, and how the curriculum compares to public school. We can also see how parenting adopted children and special needs children requires focused preparation and exec...
Apr 06, 2020•54 min•Ep. 32
My guest is Priya Mishra from Exante Digital. Her company specializes in helping medium to small businesses create their digital plan and execute to support brand awareness, content strategy, and sales. We talk about website design, social media strategies, and overall marketing strategies. Priya emphasizes the importance of focusing on marketing and ignoring it can have a significant impact on a business. Check out Priya's information: https://exante.digital/ https://twitter.com/Exante_digital ...
Mar 30, 2020•56 min•Ep. 31
Our guest is Liz Grantham, founder of theOptimal.me. Her business focuses on functional fitness for individuals age 50 and over. We discuss the needed convenience of working out anywhere, taking the guesswork out of fitness regimens, and ensuring that older individuals maintain the ability to be self sufficient. We also explain that it is never too late to get more fit and that these exercises can be incorporated into workouts of younger age groups as well. Check out theOptimal.me and try the pr...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 30
JC Corrigan, CFP, is our guest to talk about keeping our heads in the face of a bear market. While the quickness of this downturn and the causes are unique, there are still investing principles to abide by. We talk about what is happening in the bond market, ways to take advantage of the interest rates, and putting into perspective the historical bull market in order to think more rationally about current happenings. Be sure to sign up for JC's newsletter at https://www.myessentialwealth.com/new...
Mar 16, 2020•41 min•Ep. 29
Our guest is Mike Sobkiw. He is the host of the Fit Fun Father Podcast. We talk about his journey from a successful career in construction, dealing with divorce, and his pursuit of building his personal training business. We draw parallels in the dedication needed to hit fitness goals and a good parent. We also talk about careers and the pitfalls of staying in a job you hate. Contact Mike: Twitter and Instagram: @fitfunfather Search: Fit Fun Father wherever you get podcasts For more information,...
Mar 10, 2020•58 min•Ep. 28
Our guest is John Vespasian, author of Undisrupted: How highly-effective people deal with disruptions We discuss how historical examples of people having career success and persevering to find their passion can serve as lessons today for us to find our own success. We also focus on personal finance as well and emphasize the importance of reading and understanding investments to allow yourself the most freedom possible to pursue the things you want to pursue. For more information about John, visi...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 27
Our guest is Renee A. Exelbert, Ph.D., CFT, a licensed psychologist and certified elite personal trainer. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 37 shortly after discovering she was pregnant. She tells her powerful story about dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and life. Our discussion takes us through the emotions encountered, family communication, and healthcare provider interactions. Dr. Exelbert has turned her experience into a business that treats the mental and physical chal...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 26
Our guest is Simon Skipper Christiansen. He is a photographer, coach and world traveler. We discuss the places of the world he has visited and the lessons he has learned from his travels. He gives advice about how to budget for travel and even make money while doing it. We review services like AirBnB and Couch Surfing as a way to meet interesting people and keep costs down. Finally, we chat about life philosophies, making sure to live in the moment and not get consumed with social media. Travel ...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 25
Our guest is Dr. Darian Parker, co-owner of Epic Leisure Management and a certified personal trainer. We discuss how his business helps to make workout facilities a place of community and somewhere people want to go to workout. He also explains ways to remove barriers for his clients to start and maintain a workout regimen and how he fosters a relationship with clients to help keep them motivated. For more information about Epic Leisure Management, visit https://www.elmadventures.com/ To reach D...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 24
