Everyone's Talkin' Money

Have you ever looked at your bank statement and wondered where your money actually went?

Not in a dramatic, “I’m terrible with money” way—but in a quiet, uncomfortable way. The kind where you realize your spending doesn’t quite reflect what you say matters most to you.

You say you value freedom, connection, growth, or security. But your transactions tell a different story—subscriptions you forgot about, convenience spending that adds up, and impulse purchases that slowly crowd out the things you truly care about. And that gap between your values and your spending? It’s not just costing you money. It’s costing you progress toward the life you actually want.

In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, walks you through a simple but powerful framework to identify your core values, audit your spending, and make strategic shifts so your money starts working in alignment with your priorities.

You’ll learn how to categorize your spending into aligned, neutral, and misaligned purchases, why restriction rarely works, and how small changes—like values-based spending buckets, a wait-to-buy rule, and automated transfers—can create clarity and confidence with your money. This isn’t about budgeting harder or cutting everything out. It’s about spending with intention.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what matters most to you, how your current spending patterns support—or sabotage—those priorities, and practical steps to make your money feel more purposeful and aligned.

If you’re ready to turn these ideas into action and build systems that make your money easier to manage, join the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money Club. It’s where we take these conversations deeper with live support, practical tools, and a community of women working toward the same goals. You can learn more and join us at everyonestalkinmoneypodcast.com.

If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari. Shari Rash is the founder of GWA Wealth, a virtual advisory firm helping women make confident, values-aligned decisions with their money. Visit GWA Wealth to explore your next step.

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Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.
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You filed your taxes, hit submit, and finally took a breath. But filing your return isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting signal.

Most people close the folder, move on with their lives, and don’t think about taxes again until next year. That’s exactly why tax season keeps feeling stressful, confusing, and expensive. Your tax return isn’t just paperwork. It’s information. It’s a snapshot of every financial decision you made last year—and a roadmap for what to do differently going forward.

In this episode, Shari Rash, walks you through the five money moves to make after you file your taxes so you can start this year smarter and stop treating tax season like a once-a-year emergency.

You’ll learn what to actually look for on your tax return, how to adjust your withholding so you’re not surprised next April, why retirement contributions are one of the most powerful tax tools available, and how to build a simple system that turns panic into preparation.

Shari also explains why mid-year check-ins matter more than year-end scrambling and how small adjustments now can save you stress—and money—later.

This episode is about shifting from reactive to proactive. Because taxes aren’t just something you file. They’re something you manage.

If you want help turning your tax return into a real strategy, you can schedule time with Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, to review your numbers and identify opportunities to improve your financial plan.

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Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.
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You can be earning good income, paying your bills, and trying to budget—and still feel like you’re stuck in the same financial patterns over and over again. Overspending when you’re stressed. Avoiding your accounts when you’re overwhelmed. Feeling shame about debt, even when life is the thing that put you there in the first place.

In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, sits down with certified financial therapist Dr. Erica Rasure to unpack the emotional side of money and why so many financial struggles have less to do with math and more to do with behavior, stress, and past experiences.

They talk about the difference between financial stress and financial trauma, how shame keeps people stuck, and why traditional budgeting often fails when it doesn’t account for real life—or real emotions. You’ll also hear why debt is often the result of life events, not poor choices, and how to start rebuilding your relationship with money without guilt or self-blame.

This conversation will help you understand your financial patterns, recognize emotional triggers around spending, and take the first small step toward lasting change—even if you feel overwhelmed right now.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of why your money habits feel hard to change, how to shift from shame to progress, and practical ways to move forward with more confidence and self-compassion.

If you’re ready to go deeper than just listening—if you want support, accountability, and a place to work through your money decisions in real time—the Everyone’s Talkin’ Money Club is here for you. It’s where these conversations turn into action, with live guidance, community support, and practical tools to help you build lasting change. You can learn more and join us at everyonestalkinmoney.com.

Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.

The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GWA Wealth.
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Have you ever bought a stock, ETF, or fund because you heard about it on a podcast, saw it in a newsletter, or watched someone talk about it online?

You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for wanting to learn more about investing. But there’s a hidden risk that most people don’t realize: the problem usually isn’t the investment itself. It’s making financial decisions without a strategy built for your life.

In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down the real danger of taking investment advice from podcasts, articles, social media, and talking heads. You’ll hear why different fund names don’t automatically mean diversification, how you might be buying the same investment over and over again without realizing it, and why performance chasing is one of the most expensive mistakes investors make.

Shari also explains how financial media is designed to share information—not personalized advice—and why context matters more than any single investment recommendation. This episode will help you shift from reacting to headlines to building a clear, intentional strategy that supports your long-term goals.

You’ll learn how to spot duplication in your portfolio, how to evaluate investment ideas before acting on them, and why having a plan makes market ups and downs feel less stressful and more manageable.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by investment advice or unsure whether your portfolio actually makes sense, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to move forward.

For more practical, real-life guidance like this, join the Talkin’ Points newsletter at everyonestalkinmoneypodcast.com.

If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari. Shari Rash is the founder of GWA Wealth, a virtual advisory firm helping women make confident, values-aligned decisions with their money. Visit GWA Wealth to explore your next step.

Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter.

Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here. 

Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app!

Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney

Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.
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Rereleasing one of those episodes that hits differently when you’re in a new season with money.

What if the real issue isn’t that you’re bad with money, but that your relationship with it is strained? In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, explores what happens when you stop seeing money as a source of pressure, shame, or chaos and start looking at it as a relationship that needs attention, honesty, respect, and consistency.

If you’ve been avoiding your accounts, breaking promises to yourself, spending emotionally, or feeling stuck in cycles you can’t seem to change, this conversation will help you understand why. More importantly, it’ll help you shift the way you interact with your money so it can finally start working for you instead of feeling like one more thing you’re fighting with.

You’ll hear:How financial avoidance quietly damages your confidenceThe sneaky ways you may be disrespecting your own moneyWhy overspending, procrastination, and comparison are often relationship patterns, not just bad habitsHow to start treating your money with more consistency, honesty, and careFive simple ways to build a healthier relationship with your finances starting now

If you make good money but still don’t feel fully in control of it, this episode will help you reconnect with your money in a way that feels practical, grounded, and doable.

If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari. Shari Rash is the founder of GWA Wealth, a virtual advisory firm helping women make confident, values-aligned decisions with their money. Visit GWA Wealth to explore your next step.

Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter.

Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here. 

Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app!

Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney

Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.
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