Relationships Rule Podcast

What if talking about money felt more like connection than conflict?

My guest today, Sloan Wilkins, brings a calm, thoughtful approach to something that often feels heavy—money. Drawing from his own experience with childhood financial loss and a long career in banking, Sloan shares how mindfulness and intention can reshape the way we manage, talk about, and feel about money. Whether you're navigating finances with a partner or juggling personal and business expenses, Sloan offers practical ways to bring more clarity, trust, and ease into the conversation.

What I loved most was his take on how small, regular money conversations can ease stress and bring couples closer. We also talked about why he prefers the idea of a “spending plan” over a strict budget and how mindfulness can become a tool for both financial peace and personal growth.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by money or unsure how to talk about it, this episode offers a refreshing and gentle way in.

Highlights:

• 1. How Childhood Shapes Money Habits - Sloan shares why our early money memories still influence how we handle finances today.
• 2. Mindfulness as a Financial Tool - Learn how stress led him to meditation—and how that shifted everything.
• 3. The Power of Small Conversations - Find out why short, regular check-ins about money are more effective than big budgeting sessions.
• 4. Why Spending Plans Beat Budgets - Sloan explains how to make spending feel more purposeful and less restrictive.
• 5. Financial Peace in Relationships and Business - Hear how honest money talks can strengthen both your personal life and your work.

Resources Mentioned:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - https://a.co/d/4qhEoTN

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason - https://a.co/d/eig3ESs

Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki - https://a.co/d/3Oop4id

Happy Money by Ken Honda (Japanese money mindset expert) - https://a.co/d/2WapM9d

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - https://a.co/d/5goxeWu

Connect with Sloan:

Website: https://executivefinancialcoach.com.au/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sloan-wilkins

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExecutiveFinancialCoaching/

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A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:

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Sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest impact—and that’s exactly what Kris Jones shows us in this episode. She breaks down the power of storytelling in a way that instantly makes you rethink your website, your LinkedIn profile, and how you're connecting with clients.

It's not about you; it’s about the story you're inviting your clients into. That shift? It changes everything.

Kris walks us through her Signature Story Selling System and shares how to uncover the one story that can fuel all your marketing—from your homepage to your pricing pitch. We explore how to confidently show up as the guide (not the hero), why writing for people trumps SEO, and how your story can do the heavy lifting in your business. If you’ve ever struggled to put your value into words or wondered why your website is not converting, this episode will enlighten you.

Highlights:

• Learn why your clients—not you—should be the hero of your website and messaging.
• Discover the three steps of Kris’s Signature Story Selling System.
• Understand how storytelling builds trust and supports premium pricing.
• Get clarity on why writing for humans matters more than ranking for bots.
• Explore how a strong narrative can align every part of your marketing strategy.

Connect with Kim:

Website: https://www.reddoordesigns.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reddoorportland

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddoordesign/

In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking this presentation page - you won’t regret it. 

AND … Don’t forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

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Let’s be real. Scaling a business while parenting isn’t easy, but, believe it or not, it is possible when you create it on your own terms.

Kym Insana didn’t start out trying to build an agency, she just wanted a life that worked for her and her family. What happened next was a business that grew from word-of-mouth relationships, smart strategy, and a whole lot of trust in herself. In this conversation Kym shares how she left corporate, raised four boys, and built Always On Digital without sacrificing what matters most to her.

Kym describes what it really looks like to run a values-driven company, how she chooses clients and platforms with intention, and why flexibility isn’t just a perk, it’s part of the plan.

This episode is full of thoughtful, real-world insight from someone who has built a business around people first, not just her clients and teams but also herself. It’s honest, encouraging, and full of quiet permission to grow in your own way.

Highlights:

• Why building a business around your life—not the other way around—changes everything.
• Tips for hiring, leading, and supporting a remote team that values flexibility and trust.
• What to consider when choosing digital platforms and where to focus your efforts.
• The power of organic marketing and when to layer in paid strategies.
• How personal values can (and should) shape your business growth plan.

Connect with Kym:

Website: https://getalwayson.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetAlwaysOn/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alwaysondigital/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysondigital/

In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking this presentation page - you won’t regret it. 

AND … Don’t forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!

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Just because you feel scattered doesn’t mean something’s wrong with you. You might just need a new way to make things work for you.

Barb Hubbard, ADHD coach, educator, and author of Quit Chasing Squirrels and Start Chasing Your Dreams, brings a fresh, compassionate approach to helping high-achieving professionals and solopreneurs stop spinning and start making progress. In this episode, Barb and I discuss why time management is really about energy, how distractions affect women differently, and why the right support system matters more than any planner or productivity app.

Barb also uses EFT tapping in her coaching, as a powerful tool for calming the nervous system and building emotional clarity, especially when fear or overwhelm keep you from taking action.

Whether or not you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, if you’ve ever felt scattered, unmotivated, or just plain stuck—this one’s for you.

Highlights:

• Why energy—not time—is the real driver of productivity and focus.
• How to tell the difference between true distraction and emotional overload.
• Tools to calm overwhelm and reset your brain when you're stuck.
• What EFT tapping is and how it helps with clarity and emotional release.
• The power of coaching that’s personalized to how your brain actually works.

Connect with Barb:

Website: https://barbhubbardcoaching.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbhubbardcoaching

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

In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking this presentation page - you won’t regret it. 

AND … Don’t forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1

https://www.instagram.com/socjanice/

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The rules you followed to get here don’t have to be the ones you follow next and that’s where the magic begins.

Beverley Glazer, transformational coach and founder of Reinvent Impossible, joined me for a powerful conversation about what it really means to thrive in midlife and beyond. With decades of experience as both a therapist and coach, she helps high-performing women navigate change, rediscover their purpose, and take bold steps into what’s next. We explored topics like aging, confidence, relationships, and that quiet shift many women feel when they start to feel unseen—but it doesn’t have to stay that way.

Beverley’s message is strong and clear: you’re never too old, and it’s never too late. Whether you’re leading at work, navigating a personal reset, or wondering what comes next, this episode will encourage you to trust your instincts, reclaim your power, and shape your next chapter with intention.

Highlights:

• What really sparks midlife awakenings and how to embrace them with purpose.
• The role emotional intelligence plays in strategic business and life moves.
• How to rebuild confidence and clarity after career or relationship shifts.
• Why high-performing women often sabotage themselves and how to stop.
• The connection between curiosity, energy, and reinvention at any age.

Connect with Beverley:

Website: https://reinventimpossible.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenover50rock/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beverleyglazer_reinvention/

Free resource: To break through old patterns that have been holding you back, Download ‘From Stuck to Unstoppable’ https://reinvent-impossible.aweb.page/from-stuck-to-unstoppable

In appreciation for being here, I have some gifts for you:

A LinkedIn Checklist for setting up your fully optimized Profile:

An opportunity to test drive the Follow Up system I recommend by checking this presentation page - you won’t regret it. 

AND … Don’t forget to connect with me on LinkedIn and be eligible for my complimentary LinkedIn profile audit – I do one each month for a lucky listener!

Connect with me:

http://JanicePorter.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceporter/

https://www.facebook.com/janiceporter1

https://www.instagram.com/socjanice/

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