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WealthWaveNOW™

by Tom Mathews

WealthWaveNOW™ with Tom Mathews is the official vision and strategy podcast for WealthWave & TheMoneyBooks and features in-depth discussions on how to succeed as a financial entrepreneur and educator. Learn more about WealthWave & TheMoneyBooks and our vision, mission and systems at wealthwave.com and howmoneyworks.com.“Today a listener, tomorrow a better leader!” - Tom MathewsWealthWave Leadership Center & TheMoneyBooks Learning Center World Headquarters:3030 Royal Blvd. South, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30022 WealthWave.com • HowMoneyWorks.com

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Episodes

  1. Financial Literacy Is the Calling: Tom Mathews and Xuan Nguyen on 40 Years of Leadership

    In this powerful episode of WealthWaveNOW, Tom Mathews sits down with Xuan Nguyen to reflect on 40 years of leadership, financial education, and building opportunity that changes lives. Together, they unpack why financial literacy is still missing for so many people, why education must lead to...

  2. Christa Mathews: Be the Hope for the Next Generation

    In this episode, Christa Mathews shares the story of Jan, her 86-year-old grandmother who quietly mastered all 7 Money Milestones and became a living example of financial independence and legacy. Christa walks through how Jan prepared for widowhood, navigated decades of market ups and downs, and...

  3. Beverly Bowens: From Loss to Leadership

    In this moving episode, Beverly Bowens shares her journey from sudden loss to purposeful leadership as a widow. She contrasts her own experience of being financially prepared with the painful reality many widows face when they’re left in the dark about money, housing, and long-term security....

  4. Brandy Agnew: Finding Hope and Taking Your Power Back

    In this heartfelt episode, Brandy Agnew shares the story of Hope — and her own — to reveal what women face during divorce, especially later in life. She explains how financial setbacks, reduced earnings, and disrupted careers leave many women unprepared for retirement, and why building a trusted...

  5. Vicki Yu: Caring for Everyone Without Losing Yourself

    In this episode, Vicki Yu introduces Mei, a history professor caught between caring for her aging father and supporting her adult son — a reality shared by millions in the sandwich generation. Vicki explains why multi-generational financial planning is no longer optional, especially for women who...

  6. Ivette Kuyateh: Breaking the Silence on Financial Abuse

    In this powerful episode, Ivette Kuyateh shares the story of Sarah — and her own — to reveal how financial abuse traps victims in dangerous relationships. She explains why control over money is one of an abuser’s strongest weapons, and how breaking free often requires resources victims don’t…

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  7. Ontwanet Moran: Beyond Work Benefits to True Financial Protection

    In this episode, Ontwanet Moran introduces Dana, a hospital director who realizes that depending entirely on employer-provided benefits leaves major gaps in her financial protection. Ontwanet breaks down the realities of group life insurance and 401(k) plans, explaining why they should...

  8. Lauren Mathews Fairey: Stepping Into Entrepreneurship With Confidence

    In this episode, Lauren Mathews Fairey introduces Maria, the 27-year-old CPA who chooses to leave traditional employment and build her own business with intention and preparation. Lauren explains the financial steps Maria took—like saving six months of expenses and eliminating personal debt—to...

  9. Ashley Whittaker: The Student Loan Crisis Facing Young Women

    In this episode, Ashley Whittaker introduces Zoe, the college student from the How Money Works for Women book, and explores the financial realities young women face as they pursue higher education. She shares eye-opening statistics about the student loan burden, why women carry a disproportionate...

  10. Grace Himmelright: Planning for Life as a Special Needs Family

    In this episode, Grace Himmelright brings Val’s story into focus, sharing the unique financial realities faced by special needs parents. She explains how government programs, ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, and letters of intent can create long-term stability for a child who may never be...

  11. Kim Scouller: The $124 Trillion Shift, Why Women Will Lead the Future of Wealth

    In this powerful episode, Kim Scouller breaks down the historic $124 trillion wealth transfer already underway and explains why women will inherit the majority of it. She explores the progress women have made in education and the workplace while exposing the financial challenges that still…

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  12. The Real Opportunity: Nick Mitchell on Disrupting Finance to Serve Communities

    In this inspiring keynote episode, WealthWave leader Nick Mitchell challenges the status quo of the financial industry and makes the case for a radically different approach. Instead of competing in oversaturated markets, Nick explains how true success lies in bringing financial education into...

  13. Carlin Wong - The New Playbook: Owning Your Future in the New Era

    In this episode of WealthWaveNOW, Carlin Wong shares a deeply personal story of generational lessons, financial shifts, and the power of education. By comparing his father's path to homeownership with the hurdles facing today's young adults, Carlin reveals why the old systems no longer work—and…

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  14. Josiah Campbell: Financial Literacy for the Next Generation

    In this inspiring episode of WealthWaveNOW, UCLA economics student Josiah Campbell shares how a movement on campus is helping students learn what school never taught them—how money really works. Through his story of founding the Bruin Financial Literacy organization, Josiah explains why young...

  15. Marico Walker - Turning the Lights On: From Struggle to Strategy in Finance

    In this powerful episode of WealthWaveNOW, Marico Walker takes us from a world of financial darkness to one illuminated by education and purpose. With heartfelt storytelling and deep conviction, he draws a parallel between being lost in a dark room and lacking financial awareness—and shows how…

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  16. Bronwyn Linder - Redefining the Next Generation of Finance

    In this inspiring episode of WealthWaveNOW, Bronwyn Linder shares her journey from a ninth-grade math dropout in South Africa to leading a thriving financial brokerage in the U.S. As an immigrant, mother, and entrepreneur, she reveals how the next generation is rewriting the rules of wealth and...

  17. Rose Macias: The Future of Money Is Female

    In this passionate episode of WealthWaveNOW, Rose Macias delivers a powerful message about the unstoppable rise of women in finance and leadership. From her family’s personal trials to the historic milestones of women’s progress, Rose shows how today’s financial shift presents the biggest...

  18. The Ferrari of Finance: Daniel Viruet on Becoming the Right Person in the Right Vehicle

    In this episode of WealthWaveNOW, Daniel Viruet breaks down what it means to be both in the right opportunity—and the right mindset—to win in the financial industry. Using the metaphor of a Ferrari vs. a minivan, Daniel reveals how WealthWave equips you with the fastest financial vehicle, but…

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  19. Legacy, Leadership, and Financial Literacy: A Conversation with Xuan Nguyen

    In this special Hawaii edition of WealthWaveNOW, Tom Mathews sits down with industry legend and lifelong friend Xuan Nguyen to reflect on 40 years of business, leadership, and transformation. Together, they discuss the pivotal shift from traditional sales to a mission-driven movement centered on...

  20. Financial Freedom Isn’t a Dream—Meet the Authors

    In this episode of WealthWaveNOW, host Kim Scouller speaks with Sharon Lechter, Lauren Mathews Fairey, and Christa Mathews about their books, HowMoneyWorks for Women and HowMoneyWorks for the Next Generation. They tackle financial challenges women and young adults face, from student debt to...

  21. Women, Wealth & The Power of Financial Education

    In this special WealthWaveNOW episode celebrating WealthWave Women's Day, host Kim Scouller is joined by three powerhouse leaders in the financial industry: - Holly Snyder, President of Nationwide Life Insurance - Wendy Boyd, Chief Distribution Officer of WFG (World Financial Group) - Michelle...

  22. (3 of 3) ‘Together We Rise’ Campaign: Bridging the Financial Gap in the Black Community

    Shawn Drake: https://wealthwave.com/drake Marico Walker: https://wealthwave.com/marico Kenan Godfrey: https://wealthwave.com/kenangodfrey

  23. (2 of 3) Booked Up and Beyond: Amplifying Financial Literacy Through Action

    In this episode of WealthWave Now, host Kim Scouller takes listeners behind the scenes of the August 2024 Booked Up campaign, a bold initiative to reach nearly 10,000 people with WealthWave’s financial literacy books. Joined by leaders Shawn Drake, Kenan Godfrey, Andrea Jenkins, and Thomas…

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  24. (1 of 3) Breaking Limits: How WealthWave's Booked Up Campaign Transformed Our Team

    In this episode of WealthWave Now, Kim Scouller sits down with Marico Walker and his top-performing team to dive into the remarkable success of the August 2024 Booked Up campaign. Starting with a bold goal of contacting 10,000 people, the team reflects on how they overcame their own self-imposed...

  25. Mastering Your Schedule: The Key to Unstoppable Success

    Contact Shayan: [email protected] Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/thestylingpeacock/

  26. The Power of Financial Education: Transforming Lives with Lester and Kirsten Baron

    Contact Lester: https://wealthwave.com/baron Contact Kirsten: https://howmoneyworks.com/kirstenbaron

  27. Empowering Women and Changing Legacies: The Littauer's Journey with WealthWave

    Contact Josh Littauer: https://wealthwave.com/jlittauer

  28. Faith, Finance, and Family: James and Valerie Wilkerson’s WealthWave Journey

    Contact James Wilkerson: https://wealthwave.com/jameswilkerson/contact

  29. From Layoff to Leadership: Shon & Brandy Agnew's Journey

    Contact Shon Agnew: https://wealthwave.com/shonagnew/contact Contact Brandy Agnew: https://wealthwave.com/brandyagnew/contact

  30. JD Phillips–Procrastination: The Silent Wealth Killer on WHKY

    Contact JD Phillips: https://wealthwave.com/jd

  31. The Power of Mentorship with Tom, Andy, and Carlin

    In this episode of WealthWaveNOW, Carlin Wong hosts Tom Mathews and Andy Horner for an in-depth discussion on the transformative power of mentorship. They delve into how finding and learning from the best in any field can accelerate personal and professional growth. Tom shares personal stories of...

  32. Interview with Dennis Farrar - A Special Needs Dad's Journey

    Contact Dennis: [email protected] How Special Needs Planning Works Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1372981549739845

  33. Justin Smith's Journey with WealthWave

    Contact Marico: https://wealthwave.com/marico Contact Justin: https://wealthwave.com/justintsmith

  34. JD Phillips Interview on WHKY

    Contact JD Phillips: https://wealthwave.com/jd

  35. Strategic Finance: From Tax Prep to Wealth Building with Candy Martin

    Contact Candy Martin: https://wealthwave.com/candymartin Contact Marico Walker: https://wealthwave.com/marico

  36. James Schwartz - Journey to $1 Million+

    In this LeadershipNOW episode, James Schwartz shares his inspiring journey of breaking the million-dollar mark in annual cash flow. James discusses the pivotal moments, mindset shifts, and strategic decisions that catalyzed his extraordinary financial success. James describes the challenges of...

  37. Beyond the Numbers: Dawn Behnke on Women's Leadership and Impact in Financial Services

    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kim Scouller, co-author of HowMoneyWorks for Women, and Dawn Behnke, Executive Vice President Consumer Markets at Pacific Life, celebrating Women's History Month and explore her remarkable journey in the financial services industry. With over 35 years…

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  38. Xuan Nguyen's Crusade for Empowerment

    In this episode of LeadershipNOW, Tom Mathews and Xuan Nguyen explore Xuan's journey from Vietnam to leading a financial literacy crusade, highlighting the transformative power of education, perseverance, and a purpose-driven approach in the financial industry. They discuss the shift towards...

  39. Alberto Llerandi - WealthWave Has Your Back

    In this LeadershipNOW podcast episode, Alberto Llerandi shares his inspiring journey from a refrigerator salesman at Sears to a leading entrepreneur. He highlights the growth of his business in Puerto Rico, which suffered a major setback due to Hurricane Maria in 2017, plummeting his business to...

  40. James Schwartz - His Story Pt 2

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  41. James Schwartz - His Story Pt 1

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  42. James Schwartz - 1 Decision Convention 2024

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  43. Bill Mitchell - Crossing the Rubicon

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

WealthWaveNOW™ with Tom Mathews is the official vision and strategy podcast for WealthWave & TheMoneyBooks and features in-depth discussions on how to succeed as a financial entrepreneur and educator. Learn more about WealthWave & TheMoneyBooks and our vision, mission and systems at wealthwave.com and howmoneyworks.com.“Today a listener, tomorrow a better leader!” - Tom MathewsWealthWave Leadership Center & TheMoneyBooks Learning Center World Headquarters:3030 Royal Blvd. South, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30022 WealthWave.com • HowMoneyWorks.com

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How many episodes does WealthWaveNOW™ have?

WealthWaveNOW™ currently has 600 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is WealthWaveNOW™ about?

WealthWaveNOW™ with Tom Mathews is the official vision and strategy podcast for WealthWave & TheMoneyBooks and features in-depth discussions on how to succeed as a financial entrepreneur and educator. Learn more about WealthWave & TheMoneyBooks and our vision, mission and systems at wealthwave.com...

How often does WealthWaveNOW™ release new episodes?

WealthWaveNOW™ releases new episodes frequently with a large back catalog of 600 episodes. Check the episode list for recent publication dates.

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