Episode 63 — Financial planning is for everyone! Tedla “Ted” Mekonnen explains how this is not only possible, but essential, today on Margaritas with Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro!

August 11, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Corey Beal, CEO and Director of Joy, at Empowering Finance Today’s Topic: Financial planning for the bold, the ambitious, and the badass Rita asks Corey:  How did youClick here to listen to the podcast!

August 4, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend off by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Cary Carbonaro, author of The Money Queen’s Guide: For Women Who Want to Build Wealth and Banish Fear Today’s Topic: Top things women need to know aboutClick here to listen to the podcast!

July 28, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend off by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Ashley Quamme, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Financial Behavioral Specialist®, and Certified Financial Therapist-Practitioner™ Today’s Topic: How couples can communicate better around money — and howClick here to listen to the podcast!

July 21, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Christine Simone, co-founder of Caribou Today’s Topic: Wealth Management with a Healthcare Twist Rita asks Christine:  What brought you into the world of wealth management, given your background isClick here to listen to the podcast!

June 14, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend off by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Risk Management specialist Terrell Joyner, Financial Advisor, Charter Oak Financial Today’s Topic: Risk Management for clients new to being in the high-net-worth category Rita asks Terrell: FromClick here to listen to the podcast!

A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — We are thrilled to share with you Episode 100 for Margaritas with Marguerita! This show has been an amazing opportunity to share the stories and voices of so many financial experts, entrepreneurs, and authors with our audience. I know you are going to love the star of this important episode! Meet our guest: Sheena Yap Chen, author of “The Tao of Self Confidence: A Guide to Moving Beyond Trauma and Awakening theClick here to listen to the podcast!

June 30, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend off by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial and entrepreneurial muscles.  Meet our guests: Julia Taylor Brandus, 11, author of “Girl to Boss!” — and her dad, award-winning journalist and author Paul Brandus  Today’s Topic: The journey from “GirlClick here to listen to the podcast!

June 23, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday, we start the weekend learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Robert Pagliarini, author, Badass Retirement Today’s Topic: What is a Badass Retirement? Rita asks Robert:  A Badass Retirement sounds interesting. What is it? I loved your Instagram post aboutClick here to listen to the podcast!

June 2, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday we start the weekend off by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Liz Simmie, Co-Founder, Honeytree Investment Management Our Topic: Everything you need to know about ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) Rita asks Liz:  What is ESG? WhyClick here to listen to the podcast!

May 26, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Jeff Weiss, CMT Today’s Topic: Relationship Investing — Stock Market Therapy for Your Money Rita asks Jeff: Why did you write your book, Relationship InvestingClick here to listen to the podcast!

May 19, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Credit score expert Paul Ryan Today’s Topic: Taking the mystery out of credit scores and credit histories Rita asks Paul: Can you explain what creditClick here to listen to the podcast!

May 12, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Ben Miller, founder of ChroniFI Today’s Topic: Money is Time Rita asks Ben: Why should people think about their money in terms of time? WhatClick here to listen to the podcast!

May 5: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Liz Davidson, founder and CEO of Financial Finesse Today’s Topic: Becoming Money Strong Rita asks Liz:  April was Financial Literacy Month, but at Margaritas with Marguerita, weClick here to listen to the podcast!

April 28, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Dorrit Lowsen, Co-CEO of Change Finance, PBC Today’s Topic: Understanding the impact investing equation Rita asks Dorrit: What inspired you to create your company,Click here to listen to the podcast!

April 21, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Author Kanchan Bhaskar Today’s Topic: Leaving — How to set yourself free from an abusive marriage Rita asks Kanchan:  Tell us about yourClick here to listen to the podcast!

April 14, 2023: Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right by learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Rose Bakewell, founder of Mrs. Bakewell’s Cream Tea Company Today’s Topic: An entrepreneur’s journey to bring British cream tea to America Rita asks Rose: Click here to listen to the podcast!

April 7, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes, we learn from industry experts how to flex our financiåal muscles. Meet our guest: Michael Hakerem, founder of Empowered Portfolios® and Glenwood Financial Partners Today’s topic: The importance of being a client advocate Rita asks Michael: What inspired you to pursue your career or passion? What has been theClick here to listen to the podcast!

March 31, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles. Meet our guest: Michelle Aronson, founder, Physics at Work Today’s Topic: Be a better leader. Build a better workplace. Rita asks Michelle: Some listeners may be wondering whatClick here to listen to the podcast!

March 24, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off right learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Meet our guest: Dr. Megan McCoy, Ph.D., LMFT Today’s Topic: The Power of Financial Therapy Rita asks Megan: How did you end up with a focus on financialClick here to listen to the podcast!

March 17, 2023: A Note from Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro — I invite you to tune in for this week’s episode of my podcast and video show, Margaritas with Marguerita, where for 15 minutes each Friday at Happy Hour, we start the weekend off learning from industry experts how to flex our financial muscles.  Today’s guest: Financial Coach Linda Lingo, CPA Today’s Topic: The Secrets of Financial Freedom Rita asks Linda:  What is money EQ? How does this differ from money IQ?Click here to listen to the podcast!