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Emily Stroud is the owner of a boutique investment firm, Stroud Financial Management and author of Faithfull Finance which is available on Amazon.  As a wife, mom, and business owner, I understand the pressures of being a workingwoman in today's world.  Emily Stroud is a representative of  Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.,a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.  Cambridge and Stroud Financial Management, Inc. and Plaid for Women, Inc. are not affiliated.

Crystalee from The Mama Ladder International is back!  Today we are going to talk about Perfectionism, so if you are perfect and you have it all together then today's show is probably not for you.  We are talking real struggles today.

Getting a discount or negotiating the price on something is an easy way to stretch your dollar.  In the US culture we are not taught to negotiate or haggle for most things, but with a few tricks you can get a discount without any confrontation.  Deacon Hayes is a financial expert and founder of Well Kept Wallet, a financial education company that provides personal finance curriculum for people across the world. https://www.facebook.com/WellKeptWallet/  https://twitter.com/wellkeptwallet  

You might recognize Stacy Rose as "Dr. Robbins" in Ballers staring Dwayne Johnson.  Rose is a multi-talented artist whose filmography includes acting, voiceover and producer credits. Most recently Stacy produced and starred in, "Break the Stage" which is the story of a troubled and self-centered teen who must earn the respect of the team before the championship. In addition to her role as a Neurologist-turned-Counselor helping a retired football player navigate a series of medical concerns, Rose is a multi-talented artist whose filmography includes acting, voiceover and producer credits in past projects such as Dolphin Tale (2011), The Glades (2010), Burn Notice (2007), Hoot (2006) and Aquaman (2006) among many others.  Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Rose performed all over the island as a child in her church's drama group and while attending St. Hugh High School. She was also a competitor and national winner of the JCDC Speech Festival Competition. After migrating to the States and attendin

Nick is the writer behind Mapped Out Money, a no nonsense blog for young people on gaining financial freedom.  Nick is married to Hanna and he's here to share a bit about money and marriage.  A conversation on what works and what to avoid. 

Born in Port Au Prince, Haiti, Tamara Charles came to the US at the age of 5 and was raised in Lynn, MA and Brooklyn, NY. She is the eldest sibling with four sisters and two brothers whom she helped to care for while her parents worked to make ends meet. As an adult, she worked hard to further her education and obtained an Associate's degree in 2011 from Marian Court College, a Bachelor's degree in Business with a minor in Healthcare Management in 2014. She is currently working on her MBA in Health and Human Services with a minor in non-profit organization from Strayer University. She has 19-year old twins (boy and girl) who are now in college, as well as a 13 year-old daughter and an 11 year-old son, all of whom she raised as a single mother while working two jobs and attending school herself. She is a domestic violence survivor and her personal experiences enable her to understand the physical and psychological barriers that prevent many women from leaving their abusers. Ms. Charles also understands the po

Needs versus Wants is a life lesson we all learned and need to revisit almost daily.  It's something we try to explain to our children at the grocery store check out next to all the gum and candy.  It's something we say in our heads right before we purchase that additional piece of clothing online that looks exactly like something in hanging in our closet.  Melanie Lockert paid off $81,000 in student loans. She is a freelance writer and all-around side hustler currently living in Los Angeles, California. She runs a blog DearDebt.com where she shares her financial inspiration.

Pattie Simone is a status quo disruptor, PR and Business Strategist, and founder of WomenCentric.net, an entrepreneurial and career advancement advice source. Pattie works with diverse male and female entrepreneurs and growth-track companies to craft and optimize their unique stories via print, digital and social communications, PR, and videos. Pattie is co-author of Jersey Women Mean Business! Big, Bold Business Advice from New Jersey Women Business Owners: Practical Pointers, Solutions, and Strategies for Business Success, and is a credentialed journalist with over 1000 bylines in print and online media.

Linda Tuten is the  Executive Vice President and Chief People & Diversity Officer at Origin Bank responsible for all Human Resources and Training and Development functions of the organization.  She is an HR leader that focuses on people starting with employees and extending to the customer experience. Find out more about Linda at Plaid for Women 

Bobbi Rebell is an award-winning journalist and advocate for financial literacy. She was until recently the leader of the U.S. business video unit for Reuters, the largest news organization in the world. Her work was syndicated globally and seen by millions of viewers on Reuters broadcast and online clients.  Bobbi also wrote a globally syndicated personal finance column on millennials. https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Financial-Grownup-Achievers/dp/1938548663  http://www.bobbirebell.com/ 

Have you ever dreamed of visiting South Africa?  Our native expert Koula shares her best trips ideas and places to visit.

Sherri Elliott-Yeary, Generational Expert, Speaker, Coach, and Author, was born in 1968. Her Generational DNA is a Gen X but her Generational Personality is a Baby Boomer.  Sherri will be speaking at the #NoMeanGirls 2017 National Conference so we will get a sneak peek into her presentation.  In this Plaid Radio episode we have a Millennial born and Generation X DNA talking about generational stereotypes and how we can actually support each other in the work place. http://www.generationalguru.com/

John Wasik is an award-winning author of 16 books.  He has spoken to crowds from coast to coast on investing, retirement and protecting your money. As a personal finance columnist/blogger for Reuters, the world's largest news service, he covers investing/investor protection, financial planning, taxes, insurance, retirement, college and life planning. His columns have been seen in newspapers on five continents and he regularly comments on top economic news in all media.  His most recent book is Lightning Strikes: Timeless Lessons in Creativity from the Life and Work of Nikola Tesla

Katy Cardno recently left her corporate career to focus full-time on her travel blog, "A Life Uncorked." A Life Uncorked is a blog to help inspire people to go out, adventure, and live their lives to the fullest. Katy shares about transitioning to full-time blogging, some of her most recent travels (both abroad and within the USA) and the benefits of being an entrepreneur.

Crystalee from The Mama Ladder International is back!  Today we are going to talk about Time Management and some technology tools that help us manage our lives.  We will also share some ideas on how to stay out of the time suck of social media. Per Webster's Time Management is "the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work".   How does this definition change for you when you are a soloprenuer or mother? Check out our list of favorite time management tools. Article with Pros/Cons of Calendar Scheduling from Business Insider - http://www.businessinsider.com/7-awesome-scheduling-apps-that-could-save-your-sanity-2016-12 Asana Fresh Books Office 365 Canva Insightly  Whova Fiverr

Financial Coach Dorethia Kelly, is the founder of #MoneyChat and president of Conner Coaching, LLC providing results-oriented personal finance and business coaching services. Known for her no nonsense approach and charismatic personality, Dorethia is passionate about helping individuals successfully manage their money and business owners increase their bottom line. She speaks to youth and adults in areas of money management and business with #MoneyChatLIVE workshops and live events.

As part of our continuing travel series travel expert, Meredith Todd, joins Koula and discusses ways to get out of a passport pickle.  Did you wait to late?  Is your passport expired?   Meredith also shares the story of her friend Chris trying to get to the Virgin Islands after a passport fiasco.  

At 24, Jessica experienced devastating health challenges. Every doctor she saw had only one solution: prescribe medications. The pharmaceuticals were so toxic and destructive that I refused to take them.  So in 2008, Jessica took control of my health and life and immersed myself in books, trainings, healings and certifications with the goal of restoring my physical and spiritual health. She knew firsthand the hardships people face every day in seeking a happier and healthier lifestyle to find balance and peace of mind.  Jessica survived an abusive childhood, emotional and physical traumas, being homeless, a nine-year battle with Lyme's Disease and a toxic corporate career. She had a "near-death experience" in 2011 where she visited Heaven. Jessica shares her experience and her choice to come back and help others.

There is a lot of pain being publicized in the world in recent years. There is a palpable aching in people originating from an external focus of control. It looks like there are "good guys" and "bad guys," heroes and villains, but it's all just worldly conditioning. The world often tries to make you think that the problem lies in our differences, but it is really our similarities that cause us to collide. We all want so much of the same thing that we begin to fight for something there is plenty of because the world is formatted from a perspective of "lack." We must learn to respect one another's choices, even while still finding our own way. We must turn away from conversations, actions, and behaviors that support the tearing down or degradation of others, and speak power into ourselves and one another despite our own insecurities. Though we are traveling our own journeys in life, we must create a world where violence does not automatically ensue when our paths intersect simply because we walk diffe

Holly Johnson is a financial expert and award-winning writer whose obsession with frugality, budgeting, and travel plays a central role in her work. Holly also owns two websites of her own - Club Thrifty and Travel Blue Book - and is the co-author of Zero Down Your Debt: Reclaim Your Income and Build a Life You'll Love. Check out more on making the most of your vacation at Plaid for Women