Episodes
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Parenting & Finances: Childfree Living — Planning Your Money on Your Own Terms, With Chloe Moore
In this episode of the Parenting & Finances series on the Worth Listening Podcast, Lauryn Williams and Chloe Moore open up an often-overlooked conversation about money and life without children. They explore what it really means to be childfree or childless, the importance of using thoughtful...
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Delivering Wealth, With Naseema McElroy
In this powerful Money Memoir episode, Lauryn Williams sits down with nurse, mom of three, and financial educator Naseema McElroy, founder of Financially Intentional, to talk about what it really looks like to build wealth—starting with very little. Naseema shares how growing up with a single...
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From Hustle to Harmony: A Money Memoir on Motherhood, Wealth, and Success, With Rianka Dorsainvil
In this Parenting and Finances Money Memoir, Lauryn Williams sits down with fellow Certified Financial Planner™ and mom of two, Rianka R. Dorsainvil, CFP®, for a real conversation about motherhood, money, and what it costs to build a "village" in today's world. Rianka shares how growing up with...
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Money Tips for New Parents: Navigating Costs After Baby Arrives, With Chloe Moore
Becoming a parent changes everything—your routines, your priorities, and definitely your finances. In this episode of our Know Better, Do Better: Parenting & Finances series, Certified Financial Planners Lauryn Williams and Chloe Moore break down what really happens after the baby arrives. From...
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Living Abroad with Kids — Redefining Stability and Success,With Linda Te
In this episode, Lauryn Williams talks with Linda, a world-traveling mom, teacher, and storyteller who has lived in more than 60 countries and now calls Colombia home. Born in Denver to Cambodian refugee parents, Linda shares how her family's journey from survival to stability shaped her mindset...
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Preparing for Children: How to Plan Your Money Before Baby, With Chloe Moore
Becoming a parent changes your life and your finances! In this kickoff to our Parenting & Finances series, Certified Financial Planners Lauryn Williams and Chloe Moore walk through what to do before a child arrives so you can reduce stress, avoid costly surprises, and create a setup that actually...
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Money Mindset Reset: Shift Your Thinking to Reach Your Financial Goals (Replay), With Chloe Moore
Welcome to a special mid-year replay from the Know Better, Do Better series! This conversation between two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals—Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore—dives deep into a topic that's foundational to building wealth: money mindset. We're halfway through the year, and...
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Know Better. Do Better: Financial Habits to Ease Stress and Build Confidence, With Chloe Moore
Is your relationship with money affecting your mental health? You're not alone. In this episode, Certified Financial Planners Lauryn Williams and Chloe Moore unpack how finances impact our mental wellbeing—and what we can do about it. It all starts with building healthy financial habits grounded…
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How to Avoid Lifestyle Creep and Make Smart Money Choices During Uncertain Times, With Chloe Moore
This episode originally aired in 2023, but it's just as relevant—if not more—today. As part of our What to Do During Times of Uncertainty series, we're revisiting this powerful conversation between CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore. In a world full of...
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Know Better. Do Better: How to Navigate a Layoff, With Chloe Moore
Whether you saw it coming or it was a total shock, getting laid off can flip your world upside down. But a layoff doesn't have to derail your financial future—or your confidence. In this episode, Certified Financial Planner® Chloe Moore joins Lauryn Williams to break down how to navigate a layoff...
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Staying Prepared: The Reality of Federal Employment in Uncertain Times, With Jessica Gray
Lauryn Williams sits down with her cousin, Jessica Gray—an attorney specializing in employment and labor law and a federal government employee. Jessica shares her personal journey growing up in Washington, DC, navigating money lessons from her parents, building generational wealth, and why she's...
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Know Better. Do Better: What to Know Before Fleeing the Country, With Chloe Moore
Thinking about becoming a digital nomad or relocating to another country? Whether you're dreaming of remote work with a passport in hand or trying to escape the daily grind by starting over abroad, there's more to it than sunshine and freedom. In this Know Better. Do Better. episode, Lauryn...
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Betting on Myself: Choosing Freedom Abroad, With Royal Williams
In today's episode, Lauryn Williams talks with Royal Williams, a global traveler, educator, and founder of Yup! She Travels and Yup! We Travel. Royal shares what it really takes to build a life in a different country—from the logistics of visas and finding housing to the emotional and financial...
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Know Better Do Better: Preparing for Uncertainty, With Chloe Moore
People are feeling worried, concerned, and stressed about the changes happening this year. In this episode, Lauryn and Chloe discuss good financial habits and how to prepare for uncertainty—whether it's navigating a layoff, adjusting to rising costs, or even making big life changes like moving...
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How to Travel the World with Kids: Budget-Friendly Tips and Tricks, With Preethi Harbuck
We're taking it back to one of our most inspiring travel episodes! Preethi Harbuck of the Local Passport Family joined us to share her incredible journey of traveling the world with her husband and five kids. Together, they've visited 62 countries (43 with kids!) while making travel a priority in...
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Know Better Do Better: Budgeting for Travel, With Chloe Moore
Chloe Moore is Back for the "Know Better, Do Better" Series! This time, we're diving into the art of budgeting for travel. Whether you're a spontaneous traveler or a detailed planner, Lauryn and Chloe break down practical strategies to help you enjoy your trips while staying on track with your...
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From Paying Off Debt to Living on the Road: Brittney Lynn's Entrepreneurial Journey
In today's episode, Lauryn Williams talks with Brittney Lynn, a PR agency owner who has crafted a life of adventure and financial freedom. From growing up as an only child in Indiana to living debt-free and embarking on a "van life" journey, Brittney shares her incredible path. She discusses her...
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Student Loan Chaos: What You Must Know Before the End of 2024
Lauryn Williams dives deep into the complexities of the student loan world. From the SAVE plan and income-driven repayment options to Parent PLUS loans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Lauryn shares valuable insights to help borrowers navigate uncertainty and take control of their...
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Travel, Money, and Living for Today, With Jonathan Grannick
We're continuing our Travel Series with a special throwback episode! Originally aired in October 2022, this conversation with Certified Financial Planner Jonathan Grannick is a must-listen for anyone looking to balance living an epic life today with planning for a financially secure tomorrow....
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Know Better Do Better: Credit Card Hacking, With Chloe Moore
Chloe Moore is back for the "Know Better, Do Better" series! This time, we dive into the world of credit card hacking. Many people want to use their credit cards for travel, but how exactly does it work, and what are the potential pitfalls? Lauryn and Chloe break it down, sharing essential...
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Finding Success Through Financial Resilience, With AJ Vassar
In this episode, Lauryn Williams is joined by AJ Vassar, an entrepreneur, international speaker, and world traveler. AJ dives into how he set his "freedom date," moved from the United States to Medellin, Colombia, and embraced financial literacy to create a life of independence. Tune in to hear...
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Welcome Back! Updates on Life, Business, and Travel
Lauryn Williams is back on the Worth Listening Podcast with some major updates! After a long break since the last episode in August of last year, she's ready to dive into what's been happening in her life and business, including some big changes. Lauryn discusses the latest updates on student…
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Empowering Student Loan Holders, With Lauryn Williams
Student loans have gone crazy! Payments are starting back up in October and people are desperately trying to figure out what they need to do to prepare. So I'm going to share everything you need to know related to getting ready to start repaying your loans again. There have been a lot of changes…
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Beyond the Game: Unleashing Potential, with Kelvin Beachum
Today NFL player Kelvin Beachum joins the podcast. Kelvin is a Texas native entering his 12th season. In addition to playing football, he is also a board member, advisor, active technology investor, and philanthropist. Today Kevin will share with us his money memoir including his entry into the…
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Cash Stuffing to Financial Freedom, With Carrie Nicholson
Today Carrie Nicholson joins Lauryn Williams on the podcast. Carrie is a business manager who enjoys all things money and wealth. Before quitting her job to become full-time self-employed for the past decade, she was a tax accountant and Certified Bookkeeper. In 2018, she sold her first finance...
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Ditching Scarcity Mindset, With Lauryn Williams
Summer is here, kids are out of school, people are headed out on vacations, and it's the time of year when scarcity mindset starts to set in for many. Podcast host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams shares how this is playing out in her own life right now. She's also jumping back…
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Bitcoin Journey: Real Story from Bitcoin Investor Sean Johnson-Sippial
The Worth Listening podcast is excited to get back to sharing money memoirs. Listening to the money stories of others allows us to learn from the experience and unique perspectives of others. Sean Johnson-Sippial joins host Lauryn Williams on the podcast to share his money memoir. Sean is a...
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Worth Listening 2023 Updates, With Lauryn Williams
It's time for a Worth Listening update. There are a lot of exciting things in store for the remainder of 2023 and moving forward. Host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams, is sharing where the podcast is headed and exciting pivots in her financial planning company, Worth Winning. In...
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Understanding Credit, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Generational Wealth, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Spending With Purpose, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Are You Ready to Work with a Financial Planner? With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Lauryn is hosting two Welcome to Wealth financial retreats this summer for young professional women. Want to go on an adventure and create a financial plan for your life? Learn more at the links below. Medellin, Colombia July 2023 Bali, Indonesia August 2023 Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know…
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Behind the Numbers: Improving Your Money Mindset, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Behind the Numbers: Time is Money! The Opportunity Cost of Your Choices, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Behind the Numbers of Starting a Business, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Easy Ways to Save on Taxes, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Behind the Numbers: Saving for Retirement, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Welcome to 2023, With Lauryn Williams
We are kicking off 2023 on the podcast with host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Williams reflecting on 2022 and sharing her goals for the business and on what's in store for Worth Winning and the Worth Listening podcast for the new year. Lauryn shares more about: What motivates her in the...
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Behind the Numbers: Buying a New Car, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Behind the Numbers: Budgeting for Big Expenses, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Behind the Numbers: Money and Relationships, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They will…
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Behind the Numbers: Homeownership vs Renting, With Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore
Welcome to Round 2 of the "Know Better, Do Better" series born from the countless conversations two CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals, Lauryn Williams and Chloé Moore, have about the trendy narratives and clickbaity articles that make it hard for them to help their clients. They are…
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Lessons from a Globetrotting CFP®: Don't Just Build Wealth, Experience It, With Jonathan Grannick
Do you want to learn how to balance living an epic life today with having a financially secure tomorrow? Certified Financial Planner, founder of Wonder Wealth, and travel enthusiast, Jonathan Grannick joins Lauryn Williams on the show today to tell his money memoir. Jonathan shares financial...
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Getting Curious About Venture Capital, With Ryan Nece
How do you get started in Venture Capital? Super Bowl champion, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Next Play Capital, Ryan Nece joins Lauryn Williams on the show today to tell his money memoir and VC journey. Ryan shares why relationships are the key to unlocking doors in the VC world, the one...
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Being Intentional So You Can Do What You Want, With Joe Briggs
How do you know if you're making a good investment? We're excited to have Joe Briggs join Lauryn Williams on the podcast to continue our Venture Capital series. Joe earned his undergrad degree on a football scholarship at Texas Christian University. When a car accident ended any chance he had of...
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Learning As You Go, With Pilar Johnson & Bobak Emamian
Are you looking for a clear cut path into the Venture Capital world? Co-founders of Debut Capital, Pilar Johnson and Bobak Emamian join Lauryn Williams on the show to share their journey into Venture Capital and the main lessons they have learned along the way. They share why you need to be…
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Learnings over Earnings, With Kendrick Trotter
We're kicking off the Worth Listening Venture Capital Series! Worth Listening host and Certified Financial Planner Lauryn Wiliams will be interviewing professionals involved in the VC world on the podcast so we can hear their money memoirs. The first guest on the series is Kendrick Trotter....
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How Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Stress Impact Your Finances, With Aja Evans
Today's guest is Aja Evans, also known as the 'feel-good financial therapist." Aja is a board-certified therapist who specializes in financial therapy. Since having her own financial enlightenment which transformed how she thought and felt about money, she is determined to empower people to take...
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Update: Vacation Episode
This week Lauryn is traveling, but giving us an update on what to expect in the coming weeks, including a new series that's gearing up to start soon! Be sure you're Following and Subscribed to the podcast so you won't miss it! If you want to further connect with Lauryn Williams at Worth Winning,...
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Midyear Update from Lauryn
We are halfway through 2022, which makes it the perfect time for host Lauryn Williams to share an update on what's taken place so far this year and the exciting plans that are in store for Worth Winning and the Worth Listening podcast for the second half of the year. Lauryn is going to share more...