Living a Life of No Regrets: Jacqueline Richards on Purpose, Money & Mindset

Jacqueline Richards—author, educator, and financial professional—joins the show to share a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and redefining personal worth. From her early days in the service industry to building a career in mortgages and financial education, Jacqueline's journey is anything but conventional.   In this episode, Jacqueline dives into the inspiration behind her book Yoga for Your Personal Finances, explaining how money, mindset, and energy are more connected than we think. She also reflects on her experience advocating for women in business, confronting outdated biases, and helping others step into their financial confidence.   Jacqueline also opens up about her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis and how she's chosen to live a life rooted in strength, intention, and "no regrets." This conversation is a reminder that no matter your circumstances, you have the power to define your path—and your worth.     Behind this podcast is Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing meaningful peer support and resources for funeral professionals. FPPS exists to foster connection, understanding, and care within a profession that often supports others before itself. Learn more https://funeralspeersupport.co   CHAPTERS 00:00 – Show Intro & Opening Banter   02:00 – Meet Jacqueline Richards: Background & Early Career   05:00 – Transition from Hospitality to Finance   08:30 – Prime Minister's Task Force & Women in Business   12:30 – Facing Bias: Buying Her First Home   16:00 – Discovering Purpose & Writing Her First Book   19:30 – Yoga for Your Personal Finances Explained   24:00 – Financial Literacy, Energy & Mindset   28:00 – Family, Motherhood & Blended Life   32:00 – Vision Boarding & Raising a Purpose-Driven Child   36:00 – MS Diagnosis & Defying Expectations   41:00 – Living with MS: Mindset & Daily Practices   46:00 – Community, Connection & Support Systems   50:00 – Final Thoughts: Living a Life of No Regrets   53:00 – Closing Remarks ⸻   OUR SPONSOR Funeral Support Services shares FPPS's belief that caring for those who serve families during life's most difficult moments is essential. We are grateful for their partnership and their ongoing support of initiatives that strengthen the profession through understanding, compassion, and community. Learn more https://funeralsupport.co.jp ⸻   HOSTS Anne Caldwell Michael Dixon – Founder & President, Funeral Professionals Peer Support (FPPS) EXCLUSIVE PRODUCER Peter Jaekel ⸻   PROFESSIONAL & CRISIS RESOURCES   • Crisis & Suicide Prevention (Canada)  Phone: 988 (available 24/7)  Website: https://988.ca • Crisis Text Line (Canada & U.S.)  Text HOME to 741741 (free, confidential support)  Website: https://www.crisistextline.org • Remembering A Life  Website: http://www.rememberingalife.com  Resources: Grief education and remembrance resources that help families honor and   remember loved ones • National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)  Phone: 800-228-6332  Website: https://www.nfda.org  Resources: Continuing education, peer support, professional tools • Canadian Funeral Directors Association (CFDA)  Phone: 1-877-688-2332  Website: https://cfda.ca  Resources: Training, advocacy, networking • Cremation Association of North America (CANA)  Phone: 866-426-2621  Website: https://www.cremationassociation.org • Ontario Funeral and Cremation Association (OFCA)  Phone: 1-800-287-7636  Website: https://www.ofca.org • International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) (United States)  Website: https://iccfa.com