Money lessons often start later than they should, yet children are absorbing messages about wealth, work, and values long before adulthood. How can families and schools work together to help kids think critically about money, opportunity, and responsibility? In this episode, Joline Godfrey speaks with Earl Walton, Director of the Ross Roeder Institute at Shorecrest …
Parents often wrestle with one universal question: “Will my kids be okay?” This episode uncovers how that loving concern connects deeply with emotions, family values, and the power of community. In this episode, Joline Godfrey speaks with Christi Rae, host of The Great Canadian Piggybank podcast, about helping parents build confidence around money conversations. Christi …
Collecting is more than a hobby. It’s a bridge between generations, a tool for financial learning, and a way to preserve family stories. In this episode, Joline Godfrey welcomes Douglas Dreier, founder of The Collection Connection, to discuss how collecting ties memory, history, and financial skills together. From comic books to baseball cards, collecting not …
What happens when families lead with curiosity instead of control? In this episode, Joline Godfrey is joined by Josh Gentine, founder of Bench Consulting and member of the Sargento Foods family, for a deeply personal and practical conversation. Together, they explore how healthy communication, intentional leadership, and emotional awareness shape thriving families, especially those managing …
What if the most powerful mentor in a child’s life isn’t a parent, but an uncle? In this episode of Raising Financially Fit Families, Joline Godfrey sits down with Connor Crown, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Expanse, and uncle to 10, to explore the often-overlooked influence of uncles in multigenerational families. Through stories both heartfelt …
Wealth can be a powerful tool, but only if it’s used with intention. What happens when women stop apologizing for having money and start using it to shape their families, communities, and future generations? In this episode, Joline Godfrey speaks with Barbara Pierce, founder of Women with Capital®, about how women can move beyond shame, …
What if giving was as natural to kids as learning to walk or talk? This week, Joline Godfrey welcomes Lisa Parker, President and Executive Director at Lawrence Welk Family Foundation and Principal at Family Circle Advisors. Together, they explore how families can nurture generosity and compassion across generations. From creative family traditions to stories of …
Fatherhood is evolving, and it’s not just about who brings home the bacon. Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads, joins Joline Godfrey to unpack how modern dads are stepping into roles once considered off-limits, reshaping family life and workplace norms. They discuss why labels like “Mr. Mom” miss the mark and how redefining …
Philanthropy often starts with good intentions, but what happens when it loses its human touch? Can families reclaim giving as a relationship-driven experience, not just a financial transaction? Can the next generation be raised to value connection just as much as contribution? In this episode, Joline Godfrey speaks with Sarah Hopper, Founder & CEO of …
Money is just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to building a fulfilling family life. How do you teach kids to think beyond dollars and cents? How do you prepare them for a future where wealth includes community, knowledge, and resilience? In this episode, Joline Godfrey welcomes Jonathan Treussard, Ph.D., founder of Treussard …