What Kind Of Money?

A Fiscally Responsible Podcast

About the show

What Kind Of Money is a series hosted by Christina & Matt Honkonen. With a heavy focus on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and creativity, we explore what it means to choose your own path. Join us as we discuss the failures and triumphs that come with the pursuit of happiness.

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Episodes

  • Episode 8: How to Become Your Family’s Primary Wealth Builder | Lisa Schader of Money Fit Moms

    January 7th, 2024  |  Season 1  |  57 mins 3 secs
    christina honkonen, matt honkonen, pitchwire, what kind of money, wkom

    Lisa Schader is a powerhouse financial educator and owner of Money Fit Moms, known for her bold social media presence where she encourages women to talk about money and own their financial future. In this conversation, she discusses her journey into the world of social media and her mission to empower women to become confident investors. Lisa brings light to the role women can play as the primary wealth builder in the family, and teaches us how to own and impact our financial journey - including how to get on the same page with your husband/wife or partner. She explores the pivotal impact of slowing down lifestyle inflation and investing early on and breaks down the 4% rule for retirement planning. You can find Lisa’s resources and classes at MoneyFitMoms.com. She’s currently offering classes and free resources to jump start your financial vision in 2024!

  • Episode 7: JL Collins Discusses His New Book 'Pathfinders...' And The Quest For Financial Independence

    October 31st, 2023  |  Season 1  |  1 hr 15 mins
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  • Episode 6: Demystifying Hypnosis: A Faster Path to Achieving Your Financial Goals with Alarna Carlsson

    September 25th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  52 mins 48 secs
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    In today's episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of hypnotherapy and its powerful role in achieving your financial goals. Alarna Carlsson serves as a licensed hypnotherapist based in Sydney, Australia. With over two decades of experience and a unique background as a lawyer and family mediator, Alarna combines her warmth and academic expertise to demystify the art of hypnotherapy. In this enlightening conversation, Alarna shares her personal journey, using hypnotherapy to conquer challenges like quitting smoking and managing stress and anxiety. She'll guide us through the inner workings of this often misunderstood therapy, making it accessible and inviting for all. Whether you're curious about harnessing the power of your mind to supercharge your financial success or simply interested in learning more about the world of hypnotherapy, Alarna Carlsson opens the door to a faster, more effective path to achieving your goals.

  • Episode 5: Meet the mastermind early-retiree who goes by the pseudonym: ‘A Purple Life’.

    September 4th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  48 mins 46 secs
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    Meet the mastermind early-retiree who goes by the pseudonym: ‘A Purple Life’. This powerhouse investor retired at 30-years-old in 2020, leveraging an investment strategy that is simple and actionable for average earners. Today, ‘A Purple Life’ travels around the world living a dreamy nomad life, sharing her FIRE (financial independence retire early) story and teaching others how to do the same. Join us as she delves into the experiences that changed her own life, and how she used FIRE to beat back career burn-out and take the brave steps to gain complete control over her future.

  • Episode 4: What to Do When You're Over $160k in Debt and Have 5 Kids? Kati Hyer tells her story.

    September 6th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  57 mins 14 secs
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    Want to know what it looks like to pay off $160,000 in debt with 5 kids at home? Kati Hyer graciously shares her family’s story -- how they built their debt and the sacrifice, ingenuity and persistence it took to repay it. Whether you need real tips to get out of debt or just want a big kick to inspire your money goals, Kati is IT. We shed some tears and came out the other side better for it. Her family is now debt free and enjoying the resources to imagine big dreams in their future.

  • Episode 3: Chelsea Brennan - How ‘Smart Money Mamas’ Can Grow Wealth & Protect Our Families

    September 6th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  57 mins 53 secs
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    Chelsea Brennan is the money mama we all need in life. She shares her journey from hedge fund manager to launching Smart Money Mamas, a venture serving women from all walks. From the death of loved ones and divorce to financial abuse and wealth building aspirations, the stories of the women she serves are riveting. She talks us through how to set up a trust or will, what to do if you need to transition out of alternative investments, and we explore what it can look like to be a stay-at-home parent with financial security. Chelsea tells us that while women normally manage the budget in a family, they are more rarely the ones who handle investing. She gives us the tools and money habits we need to rethink financial independence. Chelsea has contributed to Forbes and regularly featured in publications like INSIDER, the Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Netflix and more.

  • Episode 2: David Pere - From Military to Millionaire - On Risk & The Value of Being Your Real Self

    September 6th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  57 mins 36 secs
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    David Pere launched the Military to Millionaire community and is committed to teaching people how to create a lucrative real estate portfolio. With a million-dollar+ net worth at 32 years old, he talks us through the decisions and philosophies that influenced his growth and led to financial independence. He’s a complete open book in this conversation. And we delve into where this crazy market may be headed!

  • Episode 1: Leaving Corporate Life & Creating Financial Freedom w/ Sleep Coach Kaley Medina

    September 6th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  46 mins 5 secs
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    We are kicking off the relaunch of Pitchcast with guest and entrepreneur Kaley Medina! When her first child was born, Kaley launched a pediatric and adult sleep coaching agency, Live Love Sleep, that has grown to include 10 consultants across the U.S. She left her career in the oil and gas industry in 2020, and has budgeted her way to financial independence since then. She's paid off her mortgage and in three more years, expects to have enough to live on comfortably, allowing her husband to transition to work with their company full time. Kaley walks us through the journey, how her and her husband merged money philosophies, what she'd do differently when starting a business, how much to have on hand when departing the corporate world, and how she's mentally adjusted to the freedom of entrepreneurship. Thank you, Kaley!