Emma (39) and Dave (39) make $258,000 a year—but they’re stuck in a toxic money dynamic. She built a financial plan during maternity leave. He didn’t believe her. Now, they’re battling over trust, $50K in debt, and whether they can afford a $700K house.
With conflicting money roles—she’s the anxious planner, he’s the passive skeptic—they can’t move forward. ... Show More
Aug 19
222. “My husband is my 4th child. Will he ever help?”
Fernanda (44) and Jorge (48) have been married for nearly 25 years, raising three children, including one with lifelong special needs. Despite earning $130,000 a year, they consistently spend more than they make, and only have $300 in savings. Fernanda juggles multiple jobs and m ... Show More
1h 35m
Aug 12
221. “I’m almost 40 and still living paycheck to paycheck”
Romy (38) and Travis (37) are a married couple living in Cape Town—but despite earning over $130,000 a year, they’re constantly running on empty. Romy feels the crushing weight of managing everything alone, while Travis avoids financial planning and insists things will “just work ... Show More
1h 30m
Aug 5
220. “I carry the baby, the bills, and the stress”
Monica (36) and Michael (33) have been married just over a year and are navigating the pressures of new parenthood—but Monica feels like she’s doing it alone. She pays the rent, covers childcare, and works a demanding job, while Michael juggles three jobs and carries shame about ... Show More
1h 35m
Oct 2024
"Should I Break Up Over Money Or Stay Together"
In this Vault Ask Shannah episode, we dive into a raw and relatable question from listener Nicole, who struggles with money fights that threaten her relationship. After 5 years together and therapy sessions that feel like they’re going nowhere, Nicole and her partner are still sn ... Show More
36m 17s
Apr 2025
228. The Most Important Financial Decision You'll Ever Make (That NO ONE Talks About)
Worried about the stock market or a possible recession? Register for our FREE 'Don't Panic' workshop for your 3-step plan for financial security in 2025: herfirst100k.com/SOS We spend so much time stressing over budgets, investments, credit scores—basically, all the numbers. But ... Show More
48m 56s
Apr 2025
224. How I Got Conned Out of $150,000 with Emma Ferris
True crime lovers and financial feminists, buckle up — this one’s a wild ride. In today’s episode, I sit down with Emma Ferris, a renowned stress and resilience coach, podcaster and speaker, who shares the jaw-dropping story of how she was conned out of $150,000 by someone she th ... Show More
1h 12m
Dec 2024
Stockings Full, Wallets Empty?: Preventing A Holiday Money Hangover with Chad Willardson
It’s no secret—Americans are set to spend a mind-blowing $1.3 trillion this holiday season. But here’s the real question: how much of that spending is driven by guilt, stress, or emotional habits you just can’t shake?In this episode, I’m joined by Chad Willardson, a Certified Fin ... Show More
46m 27s
Dec 2024
Unlocking the Secrets of Your Financial DNA with Elizabeth Husserl
What if the way you think about money isn’t really your fault?In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Husserl, author of The Power of Enough, to unravel the concept of financial DNA—the inherited beliefs, patterns, and habits that shape your relationship with money. Together, ... Show More
51m 10s
Jan 2024
From $5 to Millions - Mignon's Path to Financial Freedom
What choice do you make when the numbers don’t make sense? Do you give up, or do you get to work? Our guest, Mignon Francois, is a self-made black female entrepreneur who beat all the ads and turned her last $5 - the only way she could feed her family- into a multi-million dollar ... Show More
43m 55s
Jan 2025
209. Power: What it *Truly* Is (Plus a 10-second Practice to Help You Get It) with Kasia Urbaniak
Have you ever wondered what “real power” looks like when it isn’t tied to manipulation or the patriarchy’s playbook? In this eye-opening episode, I sat down with Kasia Urbaniak, former professional dominatrix, long-time Taoist practitioner, and women’s empowerment coach, to revea ... Show More
1h 22m