Money & Career Mastery: From Overwhelm to Ownership
Are you feeling stuck in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, juggling debt, career decisions, and family goals while longing for financial freedom?
Welcome to the podcast that helps you take control of your finances, align your career with your values, and build a legacy for your family.
Hosted by Laura Sexton, Abundance & Legacy Coach, this podcast is your go-to resource for actionable advice, simple strategies, and motivational insights. Together, we’ll tackle the overwhelm of personal finances, optimize income, and design a life of freedom and purpose.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
- How do I create a budget and stick to it?
- Should I save or invest?
- What is debt consolidation, and should I consolidate my debt?
- How much should I save for retirement?
- What’s the best way to pay off debt?
- How can I maximize my income and career opportunities?
- How do I start building generational wealth?
- What is a 401(k), as is it the same as an IRA?
- How do I successfully transition from a 9-5 to entrepreneurship?
In each episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Pay off debt without sacrificing your lifestyle.
- Maximize your income and career opportunities.
- Navigate career changes and pivot toward entrepreneurship.
- Build generational wealth through intentional choices.
- Break free from financial stress and live with confidence.
If you're ready to move from overwhelmed to empowered, ditch the 9-5, and own your financial future, this is the podcast for you!
Subscribe now and start your journey to money and career mastery today.
Episodes
112 episodes
111: Unlocking Career & Financial Freedom with Coach David Gibbs
Feeling stuck in your job and unsure how to move forward? This episode is for YOU! I’m joined by my best pal and our first-ever repeat guest, David Gibbs, a financial and career coach who knows firsthand how career growth and financial success ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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23:34
110. Break Free from the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle: A Step-by-Step Plan
Feeling stuck in the exhausting cycle of living paycheck to paycheck? You’re not alone—40% of Americans struggle financially, and 89% experience anxiety about day-to-day money decisions. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to stay trapped ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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13:59
109. Budgeting Hacks for Busy Families: How to Make Your Money Work for You
Feeling overwhelmed by family finances? You’re not alone! Between juggling kids, unexpected expenses (hello, surprise spinal surgery!), and competing financial priorities, budgeting can feel like just another stressor. But it doesn’t have to be...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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20:45
108. How to Optimize Your Income: From Side Hustles to Salary Increases
Ready to optimize your income and reach your financial goals faster? In this episode, we explore practical strategies to increase your income without sacrificing family time or burning out. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, working parent, or ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:17
107. 5 Proven Strategies to Crush Debt and Build Wealth in 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by debt? You're not alone—but you don't have to stay stuck. In this episode, I share my personal debt-free journey, including how my husband and I paid off nearly $400,000, and the life-changing freedom that came with it.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:45
106. Financial & Time Freedom // with Jesse Ernst
Are you chasing financial freedom but still feel trapped by time constraints? In this episode, Laura sits down with Jesse Ernst, owner of Ernst Financial Solutions, to discuss how to intentionally create both financial and time freedom.J...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:06
105. Build a Career You Love: Aligning Work with Your Legacy
Feeling stuck in a job that drains you? Discover how to build a career you love and align your work with your strengths, passions, and financial goals. In this episode, we share strategies for finding career clarity, identifying growth opportun...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:38
104. Financial and Career Decisions During Uncertain Times: From Overwhelm to Clarity
Life can throw us into chaos without warning, and when it does, decision-making feels impossible. In this candid episode, I share how I’m navigating a whirlwind of uncertainty—from wildfires threatening my community to an unexpected school clos...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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20:46
103. Money & Career Synergy: Weekly Habits for a Strong 2025
In this episode of Money and Career Mastery from Overwhelm to Ownership, abundance and legacy coach Laura Sexton shares tips for achieving financial and career success in 2025. She emphasizes the importance of creating weekly financial and care...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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19:02
102. Fresh Start & Smart Money Moves in 2025!
In this episode of the Money and Career Mastery podcast, abundance and legacy coach Laura Sexton introduces a new era for the show, focusing on transitioning from overwhelmed to ownership in 2025. Laura shares insights on smart money moves, inc...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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11:56
101. The Christmas Club Account Advantage
In the final episode of the Accelerate Your Legacy podcast, Laura Sexton, a financial coach and money mindset specialist, discusses the importance of planning and saving for holiday expenses to avoid debt. She introduces the concept of a Christ...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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19:56
Our 100th Episode!
In the 100th episode of 'Accelerate Your Legacy,' Laura Sexton celebrates this milestone by reflecting on past episodes and the journey shared with listeners. She emphasizes the importance of building a legacy that goes beyond money, focusing o...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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8:28
99. Curb Your Holiday Overspending
In this episode of the Accelerate Your Legacy podcast, financial coach and money mindset specialist Laura Sexton discusses practical strategies to avoid overspending during the holiday season. Laura addresses common reasons for overspending, su...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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16:28
98. 11 Tips for Hosting a Budget Friendly Christmas Party
In this episode, financial coach and money mindset specialist Laura Sexton shares 11 practical tips for hosting a festive and budget-friendly Christmas party. Laura provides advice on setting a realistic budget, leveraging potlucks and digital ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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24:40
97. Grateful Hearts, Wise Choices
In this episode, we'll discuss gratitude and how it affects your money choices.We are keeping it short and sweet this week. Happy Thanksgiving Accelerators! We are so very thankful for you!
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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4:51
96. How to Save on Groceries with Hannah Stewart
In this episode, host Laura Sexton welcomes Hannah Stewart, founder of MyFamilyDinner.com, to discuss effective grocery budgeting and meal planning. They delve into practical tips on saving money on groceries, the importance of meal prepping, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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26:56
95. What I wanted to say at the Birthday Party but didn't...
In this episode Laura Sexton shares insights on money habits, and her practical approach to living debt-free. She recounts a humorous yet enlightening experience at a birthday party where her daughter requested a 'credit card,' sparking a discu...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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10:46
94. Mastering Your Budget with YNAB: Insights from Financial Coach Cortney Kaveh
In this episode, host Laura Sexton interviews Cortney Kaveh, a personal and business financial coach who specializes in using the budgeting tool YNAB (You Need A Budget). They discuss the importance of budgeting, the features and benefits of YN...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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28:22
93. Trick or Treat? Money Edition
In this festive Halloween-themed episode, we explore the "tricks" and "treats" of money management, highlighting common financial pitfalls and some simple ways to make managing money easier and more rewarding. Whether you're dealing with credit...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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17:54
90. Practical Steps to Escape Consumer Culture
In this episode, host Laura Sexton tackles the pervasive influence of consumer culture and its impact on our finances and mental well-being. With ads constantly bombarding us and social media amplifying the urge to "keep up with the Joneses," i...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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19:38
89. How to Know When it's the Right Time to Buy
In this episode, we explore how to determine the right time to make a purchase, whether it’s a car, home, or even everyday groceries. Laura discusses the pressures society places on us to buy now and emphasizes the importance of making in...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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14:45
88. Balancing Grace and Guilt: Financial Introspection
In this episode, host Laura Sexton discusses the difference between being "careless" and "carefree" with money, sharing a personal reflection on her recent spending habits. She explains how she and her husband have been more relaxed with their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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10:59
87. The First Step to Financial Independence
In this episode, host Laura Sexton shares a personal update about her recent illness, which led to some podcasting delays, and a big announcement: she is 12 weeks pregnant with her fifth child! She also talks about upgrading her podcast equipme...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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14:19