Maximize Your Return on Life Podcast

Shari talks with Ellen Rogin, a bestselling author and trainer to financial advisors. Shari and Ellen share a common bond – they have both built careers based on taking the stress out of money. They discuss Ellen’s new book, Messages from Money, including how to move from money worry to money welcome, the difference between goal setting and goal getting, how to use prosperity practices to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance, and how to make your money a force for good in the world. Ellen also shares how she maximizes her return on life.

A majority of women will one day be solely in charge of their finances. Shari talks with RRCM Senior Financial Advisors Liz Xilas and Kristyn Gibson about why it is so important for women to take an active role in their finances now. For women in charge of their finances, Liz and Kristyn provide tips about spending, financial and estate planning, investing and much more. They also share how important it is to assemble “your team”, manage your emotions, take a breath, and invest in yourself.

Shari talks with Jennifer Gray, “The Brand Therapist”. Jennifer has navigated the business and therapy worlds for almost twenty years. She counsels overwhelmed professionals on how to boldly reimagine their life. Shari and Jennifer discuss the relationship between people pleasing and burnout, the conflict between personal and professional values, the signs of burnout and tips to manage it. Jennifer also talks about how she maximizes her return on life.

Shari talks with Susan and Lorri about their journey to co-founding Senior Living Specialists Chicago, a premier local and free Senior Community Referral Service. Susan and Lorri explain the different types of senior communities, from independent living to nursing homes. They discuss who benefits from their services, their process to finding the perfect community and how finances impact their clients’ decisions. They share some success stories – and how they maximize their return on life.

Where does all my money go? This is a question many people can’t answer. In this podcast, Shari talks to budgeting expert (and brother) Adam Greco about budgeting tips. Adam will help you align your expenses to your values and give you peace of mind. Remember: You can have anything you want, not everything.

Shari talks with Susan about the 20th anniversary of her book, The New Success Rules for Women: 10 Surefire Strategies for Reaching Your Career Goals. Some of her success rules include: the more relationships you have, the more you can get done, and make the “ask” (for business, clients, experiences, pay and more) so others can help you achieve. She discusses how her values led her to pivot from positions at Goldman Sachs and McKinsey to the nonprofit sector, most recently as CEO of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Susan is in the process of writing her second book on resilience.