Price of Avocado Toast

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Episode 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: Answering Your Questions + Looking Forward to the Future Nov 30, 2022

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In this episode we celebrate 100 episodes with another Q+A session! We got some great questions in our anonymous Instagram box, so we figured we would answer those and reflect on this wild journey of toastiness. Thank you all for being along for the ride, and cheers to the next 100 being just as meaningful. We have been beyond blessed to have you all on our journey and we look forward to the good times ahead!

In this episode, we chat about:

Juicy details of the first 100 episodes
Answering listener questions
Future goals for the next 100!

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial freedom. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!

Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 099: Courtney and Rob Paid Off $54,700 of Debt in 12 Months Nov 16, 2022

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Today's episode features two of Haley's OG financial coaching clients, Courtney and Rob Wendzicki. Courtney and Rob paid off an astronomical amount of debt during their first year of coaching and they share their journey on today's episode. It hasn't been all butterflies and rainbows and they share their highs and lows with us as their way of unveiling the truth behind what getting out of debt actually entails.

In this episode, we chat about:

A year of financial coaching and how it changed their marriage
How Courtney & Rob paid off over $54k of debt
Debt free journey sacrifices and balancing life

Connect with Courtney:

@courtney_wendzicki on Instagram

@confettiworthymedia on Instagram

Courtney's InstaBoss Course

Confetti Worthy Women Podcast

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 098: Leading the Pack: One Woman's Push Towards Female Financial Empowerment Featuring Barbara Ginty Nov 09, 2022

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Today's episode features Barbara Ginty, a Certified Financial planner and the host of the Future Rich Podcast. Barbara joins us after Haley was a guest on her show earlier this year. She shares her journey in financial planning and her hopes for supporting women to grow as entrepreneurs in the space.

About Barbara:

Having previously worked for Bloomberg and Credit Suisse in electronic equity derivative algo sales, Barbara is now the owner of a wealth management firm she purchased from her family in 2013. In 2018 she was chosen for the, "The American College of Financial Services Millennial Financial Services Professional Award". In 2019, she was selected for Investment News 40 under 40. In 2020, Future Rich, the podcast was selected by NextAdvisor as one of the 10 Best Finance Podcasts for 2021. Additionally, she teaches personal finance classes for SUNY Ulster and also collaborates with companies to teach personal finance as an employee benefit. She has been featured on Yahoo Finance, NY Post, Refinery29, NBC, and CNBC. She is also one of the female advisors chosen to contribute to the Money Diaries Book, which was published in 2018.

Listen to her podcast, Future Rich

In this episode, we chat about:

Financial planning vs financial coaching
Creating women leaders in the finance space
Taking the leap and investing in yourself as an entrepreneur

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 097: The Reality Behind Real Estate Investing + Why It's Not for Everyone Nov 02, 2022

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This episode is a quick rant session on real estate investing. It's been a year since we bought our out-of-state investment property and we still do not have it rented out with a tenant. These are the things social media doesn't talk about with investment properties. We hit on our top 3 frustrations with real estate investing and how we juggle it all

The stuff they don't tell you: why real estate investing has been hard OR one year, zero tenants, and three reasons why real estate investing can suck

In this episode, we chat about:

Social media real estate posts
Short term rental ethics
Needing a long term outlook on investing

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 096: Finances & Fertility Part 3: Adoption From Foster Care Oct 26, 2022

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Today's episode is our Part 3 finale of the Finance and Fertility series. Our guest is Debt Free Teach, a fellow teacher who adopted a trio of siblings heading into their teenage years. We cover the adoption process from foster care and private agencies, as well as some of the financial challenges and relationship challenges that families might face. Thank you for tuning in - we hope you have enjoyed this three part series into the finances of alternative family planning!

In this episode, we chat about:

The foster to adopt process
Navigating difficult relationships as a new family
Parenting teens and setting boundaries
The financial breakdown of adoption through Foster Care vs. a private agency

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis
Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 095: Finances & Fertility Part 2: The Truth Behind Surrogacy Prices with Two-Time Surrogate Kara Oct 19, 2022

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Today's episode is part two of our three part of our finances and fertility series. Our guest is Kara, a mom and teacher who has been a surrogate for two families. She shares her surrogacy story and helps de-mystify some of the questions surrounding this family planning option. The blessing that surrogacy provides cannot be overstated, and we hope that this intimate look at the entire process shows just how wonderful it truly is.

In this episode, we chat about:

How much surrogates are paid
The benefits of being a surrogate
Challenges of being a surrogate
How to prepare your family for the surrogacy process

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis
Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 094: Finances & Fertility Part 1: How Much Does IVF Actually Cost? Oct 12, 2022

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This episode kicks off our three part finances and fertility mini-series! Today's guest, Danielle Zimmerman, is a Toastie, an infertility warrior, and a mama of twin boys. Danielle dives into her infertility story on today's episode and this is one you don't want to miss!

In this episode, we chat about:

The financial process of infertility treatments
How much IUI and IVF actually cost
The cost of medication

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Open registration for 1:1 coaching OPEN NOW!

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 093: Kicking Off Season 3: Our Top Money Takeaways Oct 05, 2022

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The podcast that was born fresh out of the OG covid lockdowns in 2020 is back for SEASON THREE! Haley and Justin are ready to rumble with new episodes every Wednesday.

They've been through it all over the past two and a half years and along with all of the changes that life threw their way, they've also gone through massive mindset shifts in regards to their relationship with money and debt. They peel back the layers in this episode chatting about some of the biggest takeaways they've experienced.

In this episode, we chat about:

What we've been up to since the end of season 2
What's down the pipeline for season 3
Justin's big announcement about starting as a financial coach
Our top money takeaways from the past 2 years

MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

OTHER LINKS:

Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

RECOGNITION:

Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing

Episode 092: Is Dave Ramsey a Cult Leader? Jun 29, 2022

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We wrap up Price Of Avocado Toast's investigation of Dave Ramsey's company, Ramsey Solutions, in this Season Two Finale.

In this episode, we discuss Dr. Steven Haasan's BITE Model of Authoritarian Control and compare the model's guidelines to previous interviews this season and our personal experience as former Dave Ramsey followers.

After tossing around the word "cult" in reference to Dave Ramsey for months, we come to a final consensus on whether or not Dave Ramsey is leading a cult.

Referenced in today's episode:

Dr. Steven Haasan's BITE Model

episode 91 with cult expert, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt

episode 90 with Amy Fritz

Our first interview with Vee

Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss our season 3 launch

Connect with our co-host, Vee, @veefrugalfox on Instagram

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Disclaimer:

Price of Avocado Toast podcast is marketed as and in fact is "one man's opinion." This show is not nor should anything said on it be construed as "legal, tax, or financial advice." If you make investing or legal decisions after listening to this show it is recommended that you consult a qualified professional first. If you don't, the decision is yours and yours alone.

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If you're interested in talking with Haley in further depth about your financial situation, schedule a free consultation here to see if financial coaching is right for you.

Schedule free consultation here

We want talk with YOU about your highs and your lows so we can normalize conversations about money with normal people. If you are interested in chatting with us and telling your story, or asking us questions, please reach out! Send us an email haley@priceofavocadotoast.com or reach out on Instagram @priceofavocadotoast

Do you have a question for us or suggestions for future episodes? Check out our website, linktr.ee/thepriceofavocadotoast, where you can leave us feedback regarding what YOU want to hear more of! You can also email us at haley@priceofavocadotoast.com

Music and producing done by Bearcatshark. Follow @bearcatshark on Instagram! Music available on all streaming platforms.

Episode 091: Defining A Cult + If Dave Ramsey Could Be One Featuring Dr. Natalie Feinblatt Jun 15, 2022

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On today's episode, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, nationally recognized cult recovery psychologist, joins the podcast to discuss the cult-like nature of Dave Ramsey and his evangelical personal financial empire, Ramsey Solutions (The Lampo Group, LLC).

Dr. Feinblatt explores cults from NXIVM and The Children of God to Scientology and "therapeutic" boarding schools. She has been featured on A&E's Leah Remini: Scientology and The Aftermath, NBC, New York Magazine and more.

She is a Los Angeles native with her Master's and Doctorate in Psychology from Pepperdine University. She specializes in compassionate addiction and trauma therapy.

Referenced in today's episode:

Steven Haasan's BITE Model

Robert Jay Lifton's eight criteria of thought reform as applied to the Executive Success Programs

Dr. Margaret T. Singer - 6 Conditions for Thought Reform

Connect with today's guest, Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, @healingwithdrnatalie on Instagram or through her website at https://drnataliefeinblatt.com

If you liked today's episode, you definitely need to listen to last week's episode, episode 90, with Amy Fritz. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss next week's season two finale.

Connect with our co-host, Vee, @veefrugalfox on Instagram

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Disclaimer:

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If you're interested in talking with Haley in further depth about your financial situation, schedule a free consultation here to see if financial coaching is right for you.

Schedule free consultation here

Music and producing done by Bearcatshark. Follow @bearcatshark on Instagram! Music available on all streaming platforms.

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