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Friday Follow: Get to know AFCPE's new Director of Marketing & Communications My Name: Tara MeehanMy Work: Director, Marketing and CommunicationsMy Roots: Born in Brooklyn, NY, went to college in Boston, and currently live in North Carolina, about 30 minutes from Asheville. I was raised by a single mom who...

August 29, 2024

Episode 108: Empowering the Next Generation with Tiffany Murray, AFC®️ Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! In this episode of Real Money, Real Experts, we sit down with Dr. Tiffany Murray, AFC®️ the Managing Director of the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development, Inc. (SFEPD). Tiffany shares her journey...

August 20, 2024

Episode 107: Pursuing Your Passion with Jessica Medina, AFC®️Download the transcript or watch on Youtube!"Would you believe that all of those things are part of the AFC program? It's like a warm, fuzzy blanket that I wear at night."Jessica Medina is not throwing away her shot.This week on Real Money, Real...

August 06, 2024

Episode 106: Advocacy in Action: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference with Raven Newberry, AFC® Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! This week on Real Money, Real Experts, we delve into the power of community and advocacy with Raven Newberry, AFC®. Raven Newberry is the managing director of policy...

July 23, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the release of our Q3 newsletter, expertly crafted by our dedicated Newsletter Task Force. This edition highlights crucial topics such as mastering your money mindset, ADHD awareness, and summertime financial fun. These themes resonate deeply with AFCPE's mission to positively impact the financial well-being of...

July 15, 2024

Episode 105: Rewrite Your Money Story with Jasmine Johnson Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! This week, we welcome Jasmine Johnson, Accredited Financial Counselor®️, Entertainment Accountant, and Mental Health Advocate to Real Money, Real Experts. Jasmine has spent over a decade empowering individuals and families to transform their financial...

July 09, 2024

Episode 104: Navigating Cultural Differences with Dr. Kate Mielitz, AFC®Download the transcript or watch on Youtube! This week, we welcome Kate Mielitz, PhD, AFC®️, CDP®️ , back to Real Money, Real Experts. Dr. Kate has 25 years of experience in financial services, including bankruptcy, fraud, financial counseling, and higher education, and...

June 25, 2024

Episode 103: The Heart of A Financial Educator Unlocked with Mike Lanway Download the transcript or watch on Youtube!  Our first podcast episode to kick off with a love story! Join Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Mary Carlson as they sit down with Mike Lanway, CFP®, TSP expert, and self-proclaimed federal...

June 11, 2024

Episode 102: Elevating Nonprofit Financial Coaching with the AFC with Christine Niccoli and Nathalie Kallab RacimoDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!On this week's episode of Real Money, Real Experts, co-hosts Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson are joined by Christine Niccoli, Director in Community Impact at United Way...

May 28, 2024

Episode 101: How To Be A Servant Leader with Gilbert RogersDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!"Tailor what you're doing to the audience that you're serving."-Gilbert Rogers.On this week's episode of Real Money, Real Experts, co-hosts Rachael DeLeon and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson are joined by Gilbert Rogers, AFC. Gilbert...

May 14, 2024

Episode 100: The Journey to 100 Episodes with Rachael & MaryDownload the transcript or watch on Youtube!Step into the spotlight with us as we commemorate the 100th episode of Real Money, Real Experts. In this special episode, we reminisce on the trials, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that have defined our...

April 30, 2024

Meet Elaine Grogan Luttrull, AFC®    What led you to a career in personal finance? And what inspires you to continue doing this work today?: I joke that I listened to the wrong parent when I was deciding what I wanted to study in college. One parent suggested I follow...

April 19, 2024