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Learning from your financial mistakes in your second marriage Apr 24, 2018

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This week Stacy is joined by successful business woman, Jenny Powers. Jenny married her childhood sweetheart and then found herself filing for divorce, mainly due to issues around money.

When Jenny's divorce attorney asked her basic questions related to her financial situation and she realized she couldn't answer them, she decided things needed to change. Jenny is someone who has learned from her mistakes and is now happily re-married and having smart money conversations with her husband.

In this episode, Stacy and Jenny will share helpful tips on how to have the money conversation with your partner. Jenny shares her insight on all of the below questions:

Do you feel like your ex-husband had a handle on the household finances? (04:34)
Do you feel that the lack of conversation about money led to your decision about the divorce? (06:29)
How long did your divorce take? (08:46)
How did you choose a lawyer? (11:12)
How did you manage to support yourself afterwards? (12:36)
What did you take away from your marriage regarding finances? (15:33)
What is your strategy in your new marriage? (21:08)

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: Stacy@francisfinancial.com

Jenny Powers | W: http://www.running-with-heels.com/

The Chapter After Divorce: Returning to "Me" with Randi Levin Apr 24, 2018

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Nationally recognized transitional life strategist, author, keynote, and reinvention expert, Randi Levin joins Stacy this week on Financially Ever After.

Randi's core belief is that women have the choice and the power to carve out and curate their own legacy based on embracing their ongoing evolution. This inspiring episode is for individuals who are going through a major life transition and are struggling with how to navigate it.

Stacy and Randi stress how "Now" is the time to start your new chapter with no regrets, especially if you find yourself sacrificing the things you enjoy for the sake of others. You will gain insight on:

How you can stand up and take care of yourself first (10:05)
How to own your past and not feel like it needs to be erased (13:14)
How to move forward in your life with more courage and less fear (16:25)
The blocks that hold you back when contemplating divorce (23:38)

We guarantee you will leave this podcast episode feeling fulfilled and empowered. Visit Randi's website for upcoming workshops and more information on tools to help you navigate difficult life transitions.

Randi Levin | W: www.randilevincoaching.com P: 201-803-1333 E: Randi@randilevincoaching.com

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: Stacy@francisfinancial.com

The Chapter After Divorce: Returning to "Me" with Randi Levin Apr 24, 2018

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Nationally recognized transitional life strategist, author, keynote, and reinvention expert, Randi Levin joins Stacy this week on Financially Ever After.

How you can stand up and take care of yourself first (10:05)
How to own your past and not feel like it needs to be erased (13:14)
How to move forward in your life with more courage and less fear (16:25)
The blocks that hold you back when contemplating divorce (23:38)

Randi Levin | W: www.randilevincoaching.com P: 201-803-1333 E: Randi@randilevincoaching.com

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: Stacy@francisfinancial.com

Do It Yourself (DIY) Divorce with Lara Kisielewska Mar 26, 2018

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This week Stacy is joined by successful business woman, Lara Kisielewska. You will gain insight on a whole new, cheaper and quicker approach to divorce. Do It Yourself (DYI) is a technique that eliminates the need to hire outside professionals, making the process extremely cost-effective. Lara met her current husband on a volunteer trip and highly recommends volunteer based travel as one of the best things you can do when you find yourself in a rut. She claims, "you may not find a husband, but you're definitely going to break your patterns, get a new perspective and heal in some ways large and small."

In this episode, we will focus on:

ü When you should use a DIY approach (04:42)

ü Where to get a DIY guidebook (11:16)

ü Who is the DIY approach most suitable for? (12:45)

ü How does having children impact this decision? (18:34)

ü Tips and tricks when going through divorce (29:55)

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: stacy@francisfinancial.com

Manage Your Divorce and Thrive, Not Just Survive Mar 26, 2018

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On this episode of DSR from Detroit, Kathey Batey returns to share wisdom on how managing your divorce better can lead to a happier post divorce life.

Kathey is a domestic mediator, author, speaker and corporate trainer on conflict communication. She is the author of the Suddenly Single series. She has worked with hundreds of individuals going through life transitions.

For more on Kathey, visit her website.

Approaching Financial Decisions in Divorce Dispassionately Mar 14, 2018

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This week, Stacy is joined by attorney, social worker, and founder of DLM Divorce Mediation, Debra Mechanick. Debra clearly understands the clinical dynamic of family relationships, and will advise you on how to take a peaceful approach to separation and divorce. How does one make well-reasoned, logical financial decisions when in the midst of what, arguably, is one of the most emotionally-traumatic experiences a family can go through? In this episode, Stacy and Debra will provide you with tools for approaching the divorce process by separating emotions from rational decisions. You will gain insight on:

Three big mistakes women make when rushing through the divorce process (6:29)
Understanding new laws (12:31)
How to separate emotions from the decision-making process (19:18)
Techniques for avoiding unhealthy communication that may influence negotiation (23:10)
How to compartmentalize the divorce process into 3 components (28:32)
Taking care of yourself (36:41)

Redecorating Your Space: Feel Good Heal Good Feb 28, 2018

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Whether you have decided to stay in your marital home or have found a new place to start over, this can be a fun and exciting time.

Our environment has a powerful and profound impact on our emotions and how we feel about our life. Today's guest, interior designer Jodi Topitz guides us in our home transformation from We to Me. She shares fun, easy and inexpensive ways to create spaces that make you 'feel good and heal good'.

Jodi's love of color, texture and design is contagious as she takes us room by room sharing best colors to consider, and simple ways to make a space feel bigger, warmer or more inviting. You certainly don't have to spend a fortune.

Repurpose your favorite items, add a few colorful throw pillows, a unique area rug or strategically placed lighting and your home can represent the new you while being a much desired oasis to soothe your spirits post divorce. Get ready to smile, expand your visionary horizon and begin creating a home that represents the new you!

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Divorced or Married: Becoming Financially Knowledgeable and Independent Feb 28, 2018

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Mali List Mayer, a single mother and solopreneur, who has launched her life independently, joins Stacy this week. Mali hones in on the importance of educating yourself financially from a young age. From learning how to budget to choosing the right adviser for you. Stacy and Mali provides savvy tips to get on top of your investments and not rely on your other half for help.

In this episode, you will gain insight on:

Educating yourself on financial terminology and concepts – 8:17
Choosing the right portfolio and adviser for you – 11:32
Approaching your adviser in the most effective way – 15:23
Understanding how advisers charge – 21:50
Teaching the next generation about your values of money – 28:17
Mali List Mayer, a single mother and solopreneur, who has launched her life independently, joins Stacy this week. Mali hones in on the importance of educating yourself financially from a young age. From learning how to budget to choosing the right adviser for you. Stacy and Mali provides savvy tips to get on top of your investments and not rely on your other half for help.

In this episode, you will gain insight on:
- Educating yourself on financial terminology and concepts – 8:17
- Choosing the right portfolio and adviser for you – 11:32
- Approaching your adviser in the most effective way – 15:23
- Understanding how advisers charge – 21:50
- Teaching the next generation about your values of money – 28:17

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: stacy@francisfinancial.com

Valentines Special: Feeling fulfilled in your relationship with yourself and with others Feb 14, 2018

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This week Stacy is joined by psychiatrist and author of Fulfilled for a valentine's day special about finding yourself before you find your soulmate. Fulfilled illustrates how the science of spirituality helps you live a happier, more meaningful life. In this episode Stacy and Anna provide you with real life examples and exercises focusing on four important points during a divorce: relinquishing victim mentality, having faith and giving/offering forgiveness, rising above indecision and owning your thoughts & feelings. You will gain insight on:

What made Anna decide to write Fulfilled? (3:03)
How to start healing yourself (5:38)
The Mirror Principle (6:28)
What are some of those tools that women can work through to start to find that nugget that might not be fully ready in themselves? (8:07)
Harnessing your personal power (16:05)
How do you move beyond feeling like a victim in a divorce? (16:48)
Faith and forgiveness (18:29)
What would Queen Elizabeth do in this situation? (24:06)

Stacy Francis | W: www.francisfinancial.com P: 212-374-9008 E: stacy@francisfinancial.com

A Child's Perspective On Divorce Jan 30, 2018

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This week, Stacy is joined by Francis Financial's very own, Davon Barrett. Davon shares his personal story of growing up in a divorced family and how it's impacted him today. This powerful episode brings to light a child's perspective and provides key takeaways for what parents can be conscious of when bringing up their children in a split home. Stacy touches on the following questions:

What worked well with your mom and dad? How did they try and make you feel comfortable at each of the new homes? (5:30)
How did you deal with the compromise and change? (7:08)
Did you notice any differences with regard to money? (11:14)
Do you ever find yourself having to make uncomfortable decisions on who to spend time with? (13:30)
Has your parent's relationship taught you lessons for when you might get married someday? (30:50)

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