Debt Real Talk: Real Conversations about Money, Debt and Financial Wellness

_{By Bromwich+Smith Staff | 841 words | Reading Time: 4 minutes and 12 seconds | Date: 2022/08/30}

Let’s face it: of all the things that people talk about in day-to-day life, debt and money are NOT at the top of the list. For some of us, we were brought up not to talk about money, and for others, money (or lack of it) is synonymous with embarrassment or shame.

Whatever your money story is, know that NOT talking about money disempowers us from getting the information necessary to make good financial decisions. And good financial decisions are crucial to saving, getting out of debt, or achieving financial goals. While debt can come from unexpected life circumstances, there are ways to make the most of where you’re at financially. Every piece of knowledge you gain will help you on your journey, and we’re here for that!

In the spirit of keeping the conversation going, we’ll be continuing our Debt Real Talk Live series on Instagram in the fall. Through conversations with financial experts, we openly discuss financial wellness, literacy, and empowerment. No more money talks behind closed doors!

Below we give you a peak at the highlights from last year’s conversations. Stay tuned for another great round up of financial experts. 

Normalizing Money Talks Featuring Well Bean Coaching

In this talk, we spoke with CPA, turned financial coach, Jolie of Well Bean Coaching. We share money stories, discuss money mindset, and normalize talking about money to get rid of shame. She shared how she reprograms her client’s money mindset to get them motivated and excited about starting a new plan.

Financial Stress and Shame featuring Erin Skye Kelly

Author, financial educator and motivational speaker Erin Skye Kelly joined us to talk about financial stress and shame, and why it’s crucial to move past our money stories to make the most of our lives. She shared what to expect from her new book, Get the Hell Out of Debt, who it was written for, and why this message matters.

Summer Travel Tips featuring Barry Choi

Travel expert Barry Choi shared insider summer travel tips to make summer travel fun without breaking the bank. Win win!

Financial Literacy and Frugality featuring Elizabeth Naumovski

We spoke with financial literacy advocate Elizabeth Naumovski about women and money. During our conversation, we discussed COVID impact, fraud, and how frugality can be fashionable.

How Diversity and Inclusion Impacts Financial Wellness featuring Phyllis Reid-Jarvis

We spoke with Ultimate Potentials Founder & Executive Coach, Phyllis Reid-Jarvis, about the impacts of diversity and inclusion on financial wellness.

Finding Hope in Your Finances featuring Shannon Lee Simmons

Finance expert and author Shannon Lee Simmons gots candid with us about Bay Street, a crazy hot real estate market, hope, normalizing the conversation around money, her new book and so much more!

Make Your Side Hustle Successful featuring Tracey Bissett

If you’re starting a business or want to take your side hustle to the next level, this episode is for you. Financial expert Tracey Bissett of Bissett Financial Fitness and the Young Money podcast, shared the top trends in business and entrepreneurship, what to do before jumping in, and how to avoid the financial pitfalls of side hustles.

How to Navigate Holiday Stress and Emotions featuring Chris Massie

The holidays are a time of joy, but they’re also a time of stress. From fear and anxiety of being together again with loved ones, to strange family dynamics, to financial strain, there are many things to navigate during this season. Behavioral science expert Chris Mazzie of Job Shift, shared key tips for emotional well-being during the holiday season.

Navigating Emotions Connected to Money and Money Mistakes featuring Monica Parker

We enjoyed a lively discussion with actress and author Monica Parker on money mistakes, the emotions connected to money and common themes for women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Dispelling Credit Myths featuring My Marble Life

What are some myths about credit and what are some of the best ways to improve your credit? We dove into all things credit to increase financial health during this conversation with Rich Elliott

Financial Feminism featuring Janine Rogan

Woman power! We discussed female financial empowerment and how to take hold of your financial future with money expert, speaker and author Janine Rogan. We also had a conversation about taxes but please don’t be scared! We’ve got you.

Guilt-free Financial Empowerment featuring Zahra Khakoo

Finance coach and author Zahra Khakoo shared her insights and tips on how to take control of your finances. After all, finances should be fun and guilt-free!

Women and Wealth featuring Priya Vir

Priya Vir, technology consultant and founder of Her Story Her Way Podcast, shared how women can normalize conversations around money. We discussed how by positively changing their own lives, women can pave the way for future generations and move towards bridging the wealth gap.

Check in every month as we introduce a new guest to share their insights on financial wellness. Follow us on Instagram @bromwichandsmith. If you’d like more information on debt relief solutions  to help you regain control of your finances and get your life back on track, reach out for a free, confidential, no obligation consultation. Bromwich+Smith’s Debt Relief Specialists are available by phone at 1.855.884.9243 or request a call back at our contact us page.