We’re tackling a fear many women over 40 quietly carry, the worry that there’s not enough time left to build true financial security. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m too far behind to catch up,” this episode will show you that it’s not too late to take control of your money and your future.

My guest, Renee K. Collins, CPA, CFP®, AFC®, is the founder of Retire Ready, Inc. and a trusted guide for first-generation wealth builders who want to retire with confidence. With more than 20 years of experience in accounting and financial planning, Renee helps professionals over 40 create retirement strategies that align with their goals, values, and lifestyle. Her mission is to simplify retirement planning, empower clients to avoid costly mistakes, and build a legacy of financial wellness for the next generation.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why it’s never too late to start building wealth, even after 40

The first steps to take if you feel behind on retirement savings

How to shift your money mindset from fear to freedom

Practical strategies to maximize the money you already have

How aligning your finances with your values makes wealth-building sustainable

If you’ve been carrying the weight of financial regret or fear of running out of time, this conversation will give you both the hope and the tools to move forward.

Resources from Renee:

Free Retirement Guide: https://www.retirereadyinc.com/top10

Website: https://www.retirereadyinc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneekcollins/

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The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen!

Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoney

My website: www.sevtalksmoney.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/

Overcoming Financial Trauma: A Path to Healing and Empowerment is a powerful episode packed with insights you can apply to your own financial journey. Money often exposes our deepest wounds, but it also offers opportunities for healing. In this episode, we explore what financial trauma is, where it comes from, and, most importantly, how you can reclaim your financial power, no matter your history.

My guest is Rahkim Sabree, a financial therapist, author, and speaker specializing in helping individuals and organizations overcome financial trauma. He combines lived experience, clinical insight, and cultural critique to create transformative conversations around money, mental health, and empowerment. His forthcoming book, Overcoming Financial Trauma (Wiley, 2025), expands his mission to redefine financial wellness through a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive lens.

Order his new book, Overcoming Financial Trauma, here: https://a.co/d/dITl2sj

Follow Rahkim's thought leadership here: https://rahkimsabree.substack.com/

Website: https://www.rahkimsabree.com/

Forbes column: https://www.forbes.com/sites/rahkimsabree/

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The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen!

Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoney

My website: www.sevtalksmoney.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or adult looking to gain control over your money, this episode is packed with insights to help you empower your family and create lasting financial freedom. In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I chat with Darius Lester, founder of Mammoth Money Academy, about how to break the cycle of financial struggle using creative wealth strategies for both kids and adults.Key Takeaway:Financial literacy isn’t just about money; it’s about empowerment, future planning, and giving your children a head start in life. Every step you take today can create compounding benefits for tomorrow.Darius shares actionable tips for:*Teaching children to save, invest, and make smart financial decisions*Investing in yourself and your kids to prevent future financial mistakes*Making financial decisions today based on your desired future, not your past*Helping your kids exceed your expectations financially, without forcing them to struggle unnecessarily

Connect with Darius here:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MammothMoneyAcademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mammothmoneymindset/

His Community: https://mammothmoneyteenacademy.carrd.co/

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The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen!

Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoney

My website: www.sevtalksmoney.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/