Money & Career Mastery: Debt, Wealth, Family & Legacy
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.
Money & Career Mastery: Debt, Wealth, Family & Legacy
137. Galaxy Quest & Your Bank Account: What This 90s Classic Can Teach You About Money, Mindset & Meaning
What does Galaxy Quest have to do with personal finance? More than you'd think. In this special Money and Movie Mashup, Myself and fellow financial coach David Gibbs nerd out on this cult classic to reveal the surprisingly deep money lessons hidden in the laughs, lasers, and legacy-building of this nostalgic space comedy.
Whether you're a budgeting beginner or a lifelong fan of the Protector's crew, you’ll walk away with laughs and life-changing truths about how to handle your money, your career, and your purpose.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why financial success without meaning will always feel hollow
- What Tim Allen’s washed-up space captain teaches us about sunk cost fallacy
- How "fake it till you make it" budgeting can actually work (yes, really)
- What pig-lizards, rock monsters, and Amazon at 9 PM have to do with impulse spending
- How to build a real legacy—one decision at a time
🎬 Favorite Money Takeaways from Galaxy Quest:
- “Fake it ‘til you make it” works — just like our heroes, you become the person you pretend to be when you keep showing up.
- Legacy is built by how you respond today — not just what you’ve done before.
- Hard work beats shortcuts — unlike Sarris (yes, we remembered his name!), real wealth requires effort.
- Every family has pig-lizards — AKA budget busters like Starbucks runs, summer camp overload, and emotional spending.
- Never give up, never surrender — the ultimate mindset for financial perseverance.
Connect with David Gibbs:
- Website: https://ramseycoach.com/gibbsfinancialcoaching
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialcoachdavid/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gibbsfinancialcoaching/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/coaching_gibbs
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5u712uYUm-e3KEIi2Gcb3A
Learn more about working with Laura Sexton
. Join the Facebook group Legacy Builders Network.
· Become a master with your money. Learn more here!
· Checkout the resource library here!
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Send an email to Laura@AccelerateYourLegacy.com or send a DM on Instagram @accelerateyourlegacy
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