Real Money, Real Experts

Real Money, Real Experts is a personal finance podcast written and produced by AFCPE®. With an audience of financial professionals, we strive to educate and entertain with a combination of expert tips, engaging interviews, and real-life storytelling. 

AFCPE® ensures the highest integrity of the financial counseling profession by certifying, connecting, and supporting diverse professionals. Our comprehensive program, the AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor®), represent the gold standard of financial counseling certifications. And our membership community offers a place to share best practices, solve similar struggles, and access tools and resources that advance your career and enable you to better serve your clients.

Generation Preservation: What We Leave Behind with Glen Cone, AFC®
Jun 10, 2025 – 23:58
Money Lessons for a New Generation with Colleen Salchow, AFC®
May 27, 2025 – 34:16
Grace, Growth, and Securing the Bag: A Conversation with Adrienne Taylor®
May 13, 2025 – 27:02
Money Without Shame: Creating Safe Spaces for Financial Healing with Joanne Danganan
Apr 29, 2025 – 28:09
Coaching Through Change: Jon Akerman’s Journey from Burnout to Impact
Apr 15, 2025 – 25:38
From Paycheck to Prosperity: Jackie's Road to F.I.R.E.
Apr 1, 2025 – 32:33
Trust, Training, and Financial Wellness: How to Build Stronger Money Habits with Ericka Young, AFC®
Mar 18, 2025 – 36:01
The Wealth Within: How Self-Worth Shapes Net Worth with Justin Chastain, AFC®️
Mar 4, 2025 – 37:19
More Than Your Money with Jessica Moorhouse, AFCC®
Feb 18, 2025 – 24:16
Join Me At #AFCPE with Dr. Brandy Baxter, AFC®️
Feb 4, 2025 – 25:22
Voices of Symposium: Real Experts, Real Takeaways
Dec 3, 2024 – 37:39
It's Not You, It's The System with Dr. Michael G. Thomas
Nov 12, 2024 – 33:44
Behind the Schemes: Unmasking Financial Fraud with Robert Mascio and Lori Schock
Oct 29, 2024 – 30:44
Why We Don’t Talk About Money: Exploring Financial Stigma with Wendy De La Rosa
Oct 15, 2024 – 27:08
Beyond Shame & Blame: Building Bold Money Habits with Syble Solomon
Oct 1, 2024 – 38:17
Just Move: From Discomfort to Progress with David Scherer and Joe Davis
Sep 17, 2024 – 40:41
Money Magic: Unleashing the Genie in Your Finances with Cara Macksoud
Sep 3, 2024 – 36:08
Empowering the Next Generation with Dr. Tiffany Murray, AFC®️
Aug 20, 2024 – 29:25
Pursuing Your Passion with Jessica Medina, AFC®️
Aug 6, 2024 – 33:34
Advocacy in Action: Using Your Voice to Make a Difference with Raven Newberry, AFC®
Jul 23, 2024 – 25:33
Rewrite Your Money Story with Jasmine Johnson
Jul 9, 2024 – 29:12
Navigating Cultural Differences with Dr. Kate Mielitz, AFC®
Jun 25, 2024 – 30:09
The Heart of A Financial Educator Unlocked with Mike Lanway
Jun 11, 2024 – 36:30
Elevating Nonprofit Financial Coaching with the AFC with Christine Niccoli and Nathalie Kallab Racimo
May 28, 2024 – 40:32
How To Be A Servant Leader with Gilbert Rogers
May 14, 2024 – 28:52
The Journey to 100 Episodes with Rachael & Mary
Apr 30, 2024 – 38:05
Purpose, Passion, and the Power of Pivoting with Lissa Prudencio
Apr 16, 2024 – 36:15
Leading with Values and Stories with Sara Lohse
Apr 2, 2024 – 27:59
Building Bridges: A Journey of Passion and Purpose with Lynne Patterson
Mar 19, 2024 – 21:20
Shake Off Financial Stress: Real-Life Money Smarts with Amanda Christensen
Mar 5, 2024 – 28:50
Authenticity Unleashed: Embracing Your Superpower with Amy Smith
Feb 20, 2024 – 23:13
Unlocking the CEO Mindset: A Conversation with Tiffany Grant
Feb 6, 2024 – 34:53
What's Next With Money with Brent Neiser, CFP®, AFC®
Jan 23, 2024 – 27:08
There is No "One Way" to do Personal Finance with Markia Brown, AFC
Jan 2, 2024 – 27:23
From the Vault: Michael Thomas on Empathy
Dec 19, 2023 – 46:23
Find Your People with Andi Wrenn, AFC®
Dec 8, 2023 – 29:02
Building a Collaborative Practice Model with Nathan Astle
Nov 22, 2023 – 26:44
Recognizing the Value of Cultural Competency with Lazetta Braxton
Nov 7, 2023 – 23:13
Facets of Consumer Protection with John McNamara, CFPB
Oct 24, 2023 – 21:43
The Art of Storytelling and Story Listening with Dr. Preston Cherry
Oct 10, 2023 – 26:35
Financial Trauma with Rahkim Sabree
Sep 26, 2023 – 43:24
Building Accessible Financial Education with Penny Forward
Sep 12, 2023 – 28:56
Student Loan Repayment: What you need to know with Ryan Law, AFC®,CFP®
Aug 29, 2023 – 29:39
Changing the Face of Financial Education with Sarah Newcomb
Aug 15, 2023 – 35:28
Helping Women Navigate Divorce with Rhonda Noordyk
Aug 1, 2023 – 42:14
Expanding Your Impact: Volunteering in the Nonprofit Space with Kimberly Henne
Jul 18, 2023 – 22:02
Understanding Human Behavior with Jonathan Walker
Jul 5, 2023 – 38:59
Listening for Readiness with Dr. Erika Rasure
Jun 20, 2023 – 24:24
Measuring Client Impact with Michael Kothakota, PhD, CFP®, AFC®
Jun 6, 2023 – 30:59
Pursuing Big Goals with Olympic Athlete & Financial Coach, Keturah Orji
May 23, 2023 – 26:28

Recent Reviews

Lore.MH21

A wealth of information (AFC candidate)

I’ve made my goal to obtain my AFC designation by my 50th birthday (September 2023) and also my goal is to finish ALL episodes by the end of May- I’ve learned so much so far, from each participant- I’m so excited and I want to open my own practice- with all the advice I’ve heard here: I now I can do it- I want to serve the Hispanic community in Spanish- I want to share my knowledge and become a go to person for my community. Thanks for the scholarship and I hope I can make new friends when I go to this year to the AFCPE symposium- thanks for all you do!!!
Louie 2022

5 stars!

The podcast series provides relevant and timely information that benefits my work as a financial counselor. Great podcast to stay up to date on key topics.
Get Your Biz In Order

Great Show!

Great show and helpful information for me as a financial coach!!! 5 Stars and more!!!
gingrtea

Solid professionalism in personal finance

This is a must-follow podcast for anyone providing coaching and education in personal finance. Hosts and guests bring thoughtful, diverse expertise and depth to each topic.
unpopular mindset

Great Podcast for Everyone

I highly recommend this Podcast. This is a great podcast for anyone, regardless of where you are in your financial journey. They also bring in guest that talk about topics outside of the rational side of finances. I can not tell you how many times this podcast has helped me in my own financial journey!
Maggie Klokkenga

Informative podcast!

I really enjoy listening to the Real Money, Real Experts podcast because of the variety of guests that they have, showing how financial counseling can impact our communities in so many different ways. Keep up the great work!
BribBrib

Great show!

Great show. The guests and content are well thought out and informative. Thank you!
1asb

Up to Date

I very much enjoy topics and the engaging guests. The knowledge each one of them share is very applicable in not only financial decisions but in relationships as well.
AHro827

Real Experts is Right!

I’ve learned so much from this podcast! I’m studying to become an AFC and this show keeps me focused and motivated. Keep up the great work!
jtay06

Great resource!

Excellent resource for financial professionals!
Alaska Sean

“Diverse and Capable Professionals”

Truly a pleasure to listen to this AFCPE® podcast, “Real Money, Real Experts”. I’ve been certified as an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) for five years and while I have known good fellow AFCs through work, the AFCPE connected community is an expansive network in a variety of capacities such as academia, private practice, non-profit and government service. This podcast series presents discussions between AFCs, helping to reinforce and reintroduce financial literacy, behaviors, ethics and principles in practice. Well worth my time.
eattherich69999

Very insightful and helpful!

Love this show already. Will continue to listen
Lizlistener

Great podcast!

Looking forward to more episodes hosted by these two great financial professionals!