Meet The Author Show
By Sheryl Hickerson
Meet The Author ShowSep 17, 2021
Season 1 | EPISODE 17: Janine Firpo
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Janine Firpo, co-founder of Invest for Better about her book "Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World” and to have over 140 collaborators?".
Janine Firpo is a writer, angel investor, impact investor, and social entrepreneur. For almost 10 years, she has been on a personal mission to invest all of her money in alignment with her values. In 2017 Janine left a 35-year career in technology and international development to focus on how women can create a more just and equitable society through their financial investments. In partnership with over 40 female financial experts, she is writing a book that will help women transform their relationships with money and simultaneously create a better world.
In this episode we discussed:
- Janine's latest book: Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World” and to have over 140 collaborators?
- Values-aligned investing and its importance
- How your investment decisions can change the world
Be sure to connect with Janine:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janine-firpo-047282/
Website: https://investforbetter.org/
Twitter: @janinefirpo
Book: Here
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 16: Nicole Lewis-Keeber
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Nicole Lewis-Keeber, a business therapist about her book "How to Love Your Business: Stop Recreating Trauma and Have a Business You Love- And That Loves You Back".
Nicole Lewis-Keeber is a business therapist and mindset coach who works with entrepreneurs to create and nurture healthy relationships with their businesses. Nicole is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's in Social Work and a rich experience of working as a therapist. Certified in Brené Brown’s The Daring Way™ and Dare To Lead™ methodologies, she’s also been featured on numerous media outlets including Fast Company and NPR for my work in breaking the stigma of mental health and business ownership.
In this episode we discussed:
- Nicole's latest book: How to Love Your Business: Stop Recreating Trauma and Have a Business You Love- And That Loves You Back
- How to identify your values and set integrity standards
- How to create financially and emotionally sustainable goals - without handing over your power
Be sure to connect with Nicole:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolelewiskeeber/
Twitter: @LewisKeeber
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 15: Julia Carlson
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Julia Carlson, Founder and CEO of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, LLC, about her book "Fit Money: 7 Steps to Get Your Financial Life in Shape".
Julia Carlson is an author, speaker and founder & CEO of Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, LLC. Julia has been identified as an InvestmentNews 2020 Women to Watch honoree. She was also recognized as one of Forbes’ 2018-2020 Top Women Wealth Advisors as well as a 2018-2021 Top Wealth Advisor Mom by Working Mother magazine and SHOOK Research.
In this episode we discussed:
- Julia's latest book: Fit Money: 7 Steps to Get Your Financial Life in Shape
- Why it's hard to be fit with your money
- Your healthy money mindset
Be sure to connect with Julia:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliamcarlson/
Website: https://www.financialfreedomwmg.com/
Twitter: @JuliaCarlson_
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 14: Joy Loverde
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Joy Loverde, founder of Elderindustry.com, about her book "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?: Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age".
Joy Loverde is an author, speaker, media expert responder, long-term care strategist, product spokesperson, and founder of Elderindustry.com. With a focus on the mature-market population, Joy serves as a marketing and media consultant to senior housing, HR professionals, attorneys, financial planners, clergy, and other members of the fast-growing eldercare industry.
In this episode we discussed:
- Joy's latest book: Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?: Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age
- How to visualize and advocate for your future self
- The importance of accepting the aging process
Be sure to connect with Joy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyloverde/
Website: http://www.elderindustry.com/
Book: Here
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 13: Andrea Bullard
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Andrea K. Bullard, CEO of Andrea Bullard and Company about her book "Turn-Key Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Multi-Million Dollar Wealth Management Practice".
Andrea Bullard is one of the leading business development and high-performance team coaches for financial advisors and reps. Her “Play to Win” attitude, sharp business sense, dynamic coaching methods, and proprietary Turn-Key Systems© have allowed many people to grow their business to multiple six and seven figures while gaining more time, freedom, and peace of mind. Her first book, Turn-Key Office Systems for Financial Reps was considered a “go-to” blueprint that changed the industry’s thinking and way of doing business.
In this episode we discussed:
- Andrea's latest book: Turn-Key Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Multi-Million Dollar Wealth Management Practice
- The principles of an "A" team
- How to create a following of "raving fans"
Be sure to connect with Andrea:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabullard/
Website: https://andreabullard.com/
Book: Here
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 12: Inge Natalie Hol
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Inge Natalie Hol, Personal Finance Advocate about her books "100 steps to financial independence" and "30 days to financial excellence".
Inge Natalie Hol is an author, personal finance coach and educator and runs two businesses. She also hosts the weekly podcast "The Financial Harmoney Podcast”. Inge is passionate about helping others improve their financial situations. She believes that small, consistent steps lead to incredible results if applied consequently over time.
In this episode we discussed:
- Inge's latest book: 30 days to financial excellence
- The importance of implementing new habits
- How to balance work life and home life
Be sure to connect with Inge:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingenataliehol/
Website: https://ingenataliehol.wordpress.com/
Twitter: @ingehol
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 11: Juli McNeely
On the latest episode of The Females and Finance Meet the Author Show, Tony Steuer spoke with Juli McNeely, President of McNeely Financial Services about her book "No Necktie Needed: A Woman's Guide to Success in Financial Services".
Juli McNeely, CLU, CFP, LUTCF is the President of McNeely Financial Services. Juli specializes in the areas of retirement planning, education funding, business continuity planning and estate planning. Her clientele consists of business owners, individuals, married couples, and successful professionals. Juli also served as the only female President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA).
In this episode we discussed:
- Juli's latest book: No Necktie Needed: A Woman's Guide to Success in Financial Services
- Saying "no" to the negative voices in your head
- Her experience as the first female president of NAIFA
Be sure to connect with Juli:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juli-mcneely-8451337/
Website: http://www.mcneelyfinancial.com/
Twitter: @mcjuli2
Book: Here
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 10: Jamie Hopkins
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Jamie Hopkins, Managing Partner of Wealth Solutions at Carson Group about his book "Rewirement: Rewiring The Way You Think About Retirement”.
Jamie Hopkins, ESQ., MBA, CFP®, LLM, CLU®, CHFC®, RICP®, is the Managing Partner of Wealth Solutions at Carson Group, a national wealth management firm that offers coaching and partnership to financial advisors. A nationally recognized writer, researcher, and educator, Jamie is a regular contributor to Forbes, InvestmentNews, and MarketWatch. He has been published in dozens of financial, educational, and legal journals, and he’s the media’s go-to expert on retirement income planning and tax law.
In this episode we discussed:
- Jamie's latest book: Rewirement: Rewiring The Way You Think About Retirement
- Behavioral biases and how to address them
- His hopes for increased inclusivity in the financial services industry
Be sure to connect with Jamie:
Website: https://www.jamiehopkins.com/
Company Website: https://www.carsongroup.com/
Book: Here
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 9: Hugh Massie
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Hugh Massie, Identity Trailblazer about his book “Leadership Behavior DNA: Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences ”.
Hugh Massie is a “reformed accountant” who has become an identity trailblazer, behavioral finance insights pioneer, serial entrepreneur, award-winning author, experiential speaker, devoted dad, and keen golfer. He is the Chairman and Founder of Atlanta-based DNA Behavior International.
In this episode we discussed:
- Hugh's latest book: Leadership Behavior DNA: Discovering Natural Talents and Managing Differences
- How individual differences can lead to conflict
- How behavioral management systems can be used to help a business grow
Be sure to connect with Hugh:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmassie/
Website: https://dnabehavior.com/
Book: Here
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 8: Karen Roberts
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Karen Roberts, Owner of The Emerald Financial Group about her book "20 Questions: What You Don't Know Matters".
Karen Roberts is an author, speaker, and owner of The Emerald Financial Group. She is also a past national president of Women in Insurance and Financial Services (WIFS).
In this episode we discussed:
- Karen's latest book: 20 Questions: What You Don't Know Matters
- Her philosophy, “Live for Today, Plan for Tomorrow”
- Why women need to "break the rules"
Be sure to connect with Karen:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-roberts-chfc-a91629b/
Website: https://www.emerald-financialgroup.com/
Book: Here
The Females and Finance Meet The Author Show is sponsored by Paperwork.
Season 1 | EPISODE 7: Mikaela Kiner
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer spoke with Mikaela Kiner, founder and CEO of Reverb about her book “Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace”.
Mikaela Kiner is an experienced HR / People Operations professional, founder/CEO, and executive coach. In 2015, Mikaela founded Reverb, a leading provider of flexible People Operations services for startups and fast-growing companies in the Pacific Northwest. A People Operations professional for nearly twenty years, Mikaela enjoys coaching leaders at all levels and promoting gender equality at work. She’s been quoted in Fast Company, Wall Street Journal, The Muse, and is a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council and Puget Sound Business Journal Leadership Trust.
In this episode we discussed:
- Mikaela's latest book: Female Firebrands: Stories and Techniques to Ignite Change, Take Control, and Succeed in the Workplace
- How women are rewriting the rules
- How women have been igniting change, taking control, and succeeding in the workplace
Be sure to connect with Mikaela:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikaelakiner/
Website: https://reverbpeople.com/
Twitter: @MikaelaKiner
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 6: Mike Skrypnek
On the latest episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer is speaking with Mike Skrypnek, owner and founder of Get Grow Give Coaching about his book “Entrepreneur Secrets To A Grow Get Give Life”.
Mike Skrypnek is a renowned business coach, 7-time international bestselling author, featured podcast guest speaker & producer of The Social Movement TV series. His Grow Get Give philosophy & training leverages the secrets to the success of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. Mike's the catalyst that helps mid-career entrepreneurs with great potential put their vision into action for big impact.
In this episode we discussed:
- Mike's latest book: Entrepreneur Secrets To A Grow Get Give Life
- The importance of giving
- His reality show The Social Movement and how it can make a difference
Be sure to connect with Mike:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/growgetgive/
Website: https://www.mikeskrypnek.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowGetGiveCoaching
Instagram: @mikeskrypnek
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 5: Adrean Turner
On today's episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer is speaking with Adrean Turner, owner of Turner Coaching Training and Consulting about her book “F.I.T. for Success: Fearless. Inspired. Transformed for Success".
Adrean Turner is the owner of Turner Coaching Training and Consulting, Llc (TCTC), a nationally certified MBE. She has coached and trained more than 9,000 professionals across various industries and is the author of “F.I.T. for Success: Fearless. Inspired. Transformed for Success". Adrean enjoys her role as an Adjunct Professor of Business at Alvernia and Widener Universities where she teaches Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership courses. Adrean is the producer and host of FIT for WOMEN TV which airs on Berks Community Media. Adrean earned a DEI Certificate of Mastery in Cultivating Cultures of Inclusion & High Performance. And she has contributed to articles for Forbes, Girl Boss, The Los Angeles Times.
In today's chat we will discuss:
- Her latest book: F.I.T. for Success: Fearless. Inspired. Transformed for Success
- The importance of confidence on your journey to success
- Increasing diversity and inclusion in the financial services industry
Be sure to connect with Adrean:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adreanturner/
Website: https://coachadrean.com/about/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontRetireGraduate/
Instagram: @coachadrean
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 4: Eric Brotman
On today's episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer is speaking with Eric Brotman, founder of BFG Financial Advisors about his book “Don't Retire... Graduate!: Building a Path to Financial Freedom and Retirement at Any Age”.
Eric D. Brotman, CFP®, AEP®, CPWA® is Chief Executive Officer of BFG Financial Advisors, an independent firm assisting clients with wealth creation, preservation, and distribution. Eric is also an author and the host of the “Don’t Retire… Graduate!” podcast, available at www.dontretiregraduate.com.
In today's chat we will discuss:
- His latest book: Don't Retire... Graduate!: Building a Path to Financial Freedom and Retirement at Any Age
- Why the concept of retirement is outdated
- Why there’s a gender gap in financial literacy
Be sure to connect with Eric:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebrotman/
Website: https://bfgfa.com/
Podcast: https://brotmanmedia.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontRetireGraduate/
Twitter: @brotmanplanning
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 3: Heather Ettinger
On today's episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer is speaking with Heather Ettinger, founder of Luma Wealth Advisors about her book “Lumination: Shining a Light on a Woman's Journey to Financial Wellness”
Heather Ettinger is an author, speaker, CEO and Founder of Luma Wealth Advisors. For conceiving new ideas and tools that have propelled the financial industry forward, she was recognized at “Icons and Innovators” by Investment News and proudly accepted The Ruth Bader Ginsburg award from the Women’s Vote Project for advancing the aspirations of women in 2019.
In today's chat we will discuss:
- Her latest book: Lumination: Shining a Light on a Woman's Journey to Financial Wellness
- How the age of women is now
- The Financial Services Industry: Why doesn't it resonate with women
Be sure to connect with Heather:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherettinger14/
Website: https://www.lumawealth.com/
Twitter: @heatherinsight
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 2: Ericka Young
On today's episode of Meet the Author, Tony Steuer is speaking with Ericka Young, founder of Tailor-Made Budgets about her book “Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have”.
Ericka Young is an Author, Speaker, Financial Coach, Budget Expert, and founder of Tailor-Made Budgets. Ericka helps others gain control over their money through personal financial coaching. Ericka is also passionate about creating diverse and inclusive communities, workplaces, and organizations. Ericka facilitates trainings on racial equity, intersectionality, recognizing privilege, and unpacking racism. She is busy working to create a world where everyone is welcome in all spaces AND they have the financial resources to participate fully in those spaces.
In today's chat we will discuss:
- Her latest book: Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have
- Money Story: Why it’s important to pass on to our kids
- Changing Behaviors: How we can find freedom and create a world where everyone is welcome in all spaces and has the financial resources to participate fully in those spaces
Be sure to connect with Ericka:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickayoung/
Website: https://www.tailormadebudgets.com/
Twitter: @budgetsbyericka
Facebook: @TailorMadeBudgets
Instagram: @tailormadebudgets
Book: Here
Season 1 | EPISODE 1: Tony Steuer
On today's episode of Meet the Author, Sheryl Hickerson is speaking with Tony Steuer, Chief Content and Financial Education Officer at Paperwork, financial literacy advocate, and the Host of Meet the Author Show at Females and Finance™.
Tony Steuer is the Chief Content and Financial Education Officer at Paperwork, best-selling author, host of The Tony Steuer Podcast, host of The Females & Finance: Meet The Author show, speaker, contributor to Forbes Advisor, and an award-winning financial preparedness advocate. Tony's goal is to empower people to make smart money choices by providing them with the knowledge, and resources so they can put financial literacy into action. Tony is on a mission to help change the money conversation.
In today's chat we will discuss:
- His latest book: The Get Ready Monthly Personal Finance Guidebook
- The importance of having financially literate clients
- Getting financially organized through creating a financial first aid kit, along with how Get Ready helps advisors fill in knowledge gaps
Be sure to connect with Tony:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonysteuer/
Website: https://tonysteuer.com/
Email: tony@tonysteuer.com
Instagram: @tonysteuerauthor
Books: Here