Breaking Money Silence: an interview with Kathleen Burns Kingsbury of KBK Wealth Connection

Kathleen Burns Kingsbury is the founder of KBK Wealth Connection and host of the Breaking Money Silence® podcast. She is an internationally published author, speaker, consultant, and coach. Her firm’s mission is to empower women, couples, and families to shatter money taboos and communicate more effectively about financial matters.Kathleen is a a natural saver, and attributes that to having grown up in a frugal household. She remembers working in a local restaurant, waiting on tables, when she was 15 or 16 years old. As a shy person it was a bit hard for her, so she soon transitioned to working as a teller at a local bank, leading to her interest in finance.She became an FDIC bank examiner after graduating from college but soon found that, though she enjoyed banking and finance, she was drawn to coaching and counseling others. She studied psychology at a nearby university in the evening, only to realize that she liked her classes better than her day job! Kathleen switched careers from being in banking and finance to being a clinical counselor, which she acknowledges was a huge shift for her financially. Fast forward fifteen years, to when Kathleen discovered the field of money psychology, established KBK Wealth Connection,  and became one of the pioneers working at the intersection of counseling and money. "I think I have a lot of faith in trusting my gut and knowing what's right for me. And then knowing I'm the type of person that will work really hard to make it happen. And if it doesn't happen, I'll learn something from it." Kathleen Burns KingsburyKey takeaways:- Spend time with your partner talking about what you’re thinking and feeling about money. So many of us in partnerships just fall into our roles and we don't really think about how we want to do this thing called money. Talk about it with each other, learn from each other, don’t judge each other.- Bust through your money taboos. Many of us were taught not to talk about money. Not to talk about our thoughts and feelings, our attitudes towards wealth. More and more people believe that society would be healthier if we talked more openly about money. - Notice if you’re struggling with imposter syndrome. A corollary with being empowered and finding your voice around money is negotiating to be paid what you're worth. Kathleen noticed in herself when she started her business that she was undercharging and underearning. She worked it through, consulting with coaches and taking courses, and is now excited to help other women become better negotiators. About the guest:Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, the founder of KBK Wealth Connection and host of the Breaking Money Silence® podcast, is an internationally published author, speaker, consultant and coach. She was named one of nine amazing conference speakers by InvestmentNews and her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, PBS News Hour, Money Magazine, TODAY Money, Forbes, and CNBC. Her firm’s mission is to empower women, couples, and families (and the advisors who serve them) to shatter money taboos and communicate more effectively about financial matters. Website: https://breakingmoneysilence.comPodcast: Breaking Money Silence Subscribe and sign up for the free 52 Money Talk Tips on the home page.Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenburnskingsbury/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breakingmoneysilence/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleenburnskingsbury/Twitter: @kbkspeaksEmail address: [email protected] Interested in booking a free consultation? Schedule a call.Stay connected:Connect with Laura on LinkedIn@Rotters5 on TwitterConnect with Laura on FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelSubscribe to my newsletterGet your free copy of Unlock Your Money Blocks Workbook : Your step-by-step guide to unlocking your blocks to financial freedom.Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only. You should seek appropriate professional advice for your specific information.