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Mar 2021
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Could a Financial Coach Be the Secret to...

Shari Rash, Money Podcast for Women, Personal Finance, Relationships & Mental Health
About this episode

You’ve got a lot of ideas about your money and things that you want to do, but somehow you’re just not making progress. Where do you start? As our guest, financial coach Lesley Ihionkhan says, you need someone who can help you go from money ideas to money action.

There are just so many acronyms when it comes to finances. We’ve got CFP, CPA, CFA, and other finance titles. How in the world do you know which one you need? Good question my friend. Meet Lesley. She’s the Founder and Executive Director of Common Wealth Coaching and co-host of the Seeds podcast. Lesley believes that you don’t have to be a “money person” to live a full and happy life, but you might need a little help to get there.


What You'll Learn

  • What is a financial coach and how can it benefit you
  • Tips to spend towards your goals
  • How to spend smarter in 2021
  • Ways to move past emotional triggers with money
  • How a financial coach can help you take action
  • What money systems do you need to be successful


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