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Making Change with your Money

Making Change with your Money

De: Laura Rotter
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Are you ready to use your money to create the life you truly want? Join Laura Rotter of True Abundance Advisors on Making Change with your Money, a podcast for women navigating midlife transitions, career changes and financial transformations. Laura's own Wall Street experience -- complete with the high income and demanding schedule -- taught her a valuable lesson: success means more than making money. Now, she interviews women who have successfully navigated their own transitions, sharing their personal journeys alongside expert insights to help you take control of your finances and build a life of purpose. Tune in each week for inspiring stories and actionable advice.2023 Laura Rotter's podcast Economía
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  • How to Build Wealth and Legacy with Lauri Kibby, Managing Partner at Seleen Brighthouse

    How to Build Wealth and Legacy with Lauri Kibby, Managing Partner at Seleen Brighthouse
    Dec 27 2025

    What happens when a seasoned finance professional with an MBA and 26 years in construction loses nearly $2 million to a Ponzi scheme? In this candid and empowering conversation, Laura Rotter sits down with Lauri Kibby—Managing Partner at Seleen Brighthouse real estate investment fund—who turned one of her most devastating financial mistakes into a mission to educate and empower women investors.

    Lauri's journey from growing up with money as a "weapon" (despite living an upper-middle-class life) to becoming a successful entrepreneur and developer reveals powerful lessons about financial resilience, self-trust, and the importance of knowing your complete financial picture. After discovering she'd been caught in a Ponzi scheme in 2023—lured by greed and the failure to trust her own gut instincts—Lauri didn't hide in shame. Instead, she founded Seleen Brighthouse to provide women access to real estate investment opportunities typically reserved for the ultra-wealthy, along with the education and community they need to become sophisticated investors.

    This episode is essential listening for any woman who wants to take full ownership of her financial life, whether you're preparing for the great wealth transfer, managing an inheritance, or simply ready to stop outsourcing your financial decisions. Lauri shares why women need to look beyond the two-year horizon, how to build fundamental self-trust that creates wealth, and why knowing your net worth is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself.

    Key Takeaways

    💡 Even finance professionals fall for scams—and that's the point: Lauri, with her MBA and decades of investment experience, lost $2 million to a Ponzi scheme because greed overrode her gut instincts. If it can happen to her, it can happen to anyone. The antidote is education, community, due diligence, and trusting the "pit in your stomach" when something feels off.

    💡 Most women don't know their true net worth—and that's disempowering: Women often can't name all their assets, forget about old 401(k)s, and don't have a consolidated view of their financial picture. Knowing your complete balance sheet—assets and liabilities—is incredibly empowering and usually reveals you're worth more than you think.

    💡 True financial success comes from daily impact, not account balances: After comparing herself to ultra-wealthy family members for years, Lauri redefined success as the impact she makes in relationships every day. Better relationships lead to better decisions, which lead to better financial outcomes—not the other way around. And fundamentally, most people have always been okay, which should give us power to do big things without fear.

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    Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only.

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  • How to Build a Sustainable Business Without Burning Out : an interview with Rachel Anzalone, Strategic Growth Consultant

    How to Build a Sustainable Business Without Burning Out : an interview with Rachel Anzalone, Strategic Growth Consultant
    Nov 29 2025
    What if success isn't measured by revenue milestones, but by satisfaction—the beautiful integration of impact, profit, and pleasure? In this conversation, Laura Rotter sits down with Rachel Anzalone, a sustainable growth advisor and satisfaction strategist who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs build businesses that honor both their mission and their wellbeing.Rachel's journey from growing up in the poorest county in New York State to managing 350 people in the restaurant industry to building a thriving entrepreneurial career is a masterclass in following your energy rather than a predetermined path. After reaching her breaking point working grueling hours in corporate hospitality, Rachel discovered that the "hustle harder" mentality doesn't have to define entrepreneurship—and in fact, it's often what burns entrepreneurs out fastest.This episode is essential listening for any woman entrepreneur who's tired of choosing between success and sanity, impact and income, ambition and ease. Rachel shares her revolutionary framework for building sustainable businesses that integrate three critical elements: meaningful impact, healthy profit, and daily pleasure. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or ready to redesign an existing business that's draining you, this conversation offers a blueprint for creating work you can love for the long haul.Guest BioRachel Anzalone is a sustainable growth advisor, thought partner, and satisfaction strategist who guides purpose-driven entrepreneurs to expand their impact and profitability without compromising wellbeing. With 25 years of diverse business expertise spanning entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and digital marketing, Rachel has developed a unique approach that blends strategic excellence with soul-aligned satisfaction. After spending years in the restaurant industry managing hundreds of employees and opening multiple locations, she pivoted to building her own wellness business and eventually evolved into supporting entrepreneurs behind the scenes with marketing strategy, operations, and coaching. Rachel has worked with leaders across the personal development, holistic wellness, and mindfulness industries, and once found herself directing a video shoot in the living room of Lisa Nichols from The Secret—a full-circle moment from when she first discovered the Law of Attraction. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs—especially women over 40—build businesses they can sustain and enjoy for decades, not just years.Key Takeaways💡Success in chaos doesn't mean chaos is sustainable: Rachel thrived in the high-pressure restaurant industry precisely because she loved being busy, challenged, and in constant change. But thriving doesn't mean it's sustainable—knowing when to walk away from what you're good at to preserve your wellbeing is crucial.💡 The path isn't always linear—and that's okay: From art school to philosophy to international studies to restaurant management to holistic wellness to online business coaching—Rachel's winding path eventually came together to create her unique expertise. Trust that your experiences are building toward something, even when you can't see the full picture yet.💡 Heart-centered businesses need heart-centered operations: There's often a disconnect between what conscious entrepreneurs teach (mindfulness, balance, holistic living) and how they run their businesses (hustle, grind, maximize productivity). True alignment means bringing your values into every aspect of your business—including operations and team management.💡 Satisfaction beats revenue as a success metric: Rachel worked with multimillion-dollar businesses that were less profitable and less enjoyable than smaller boutique businesses. Real success isn't a specific dollar amount—it's the integration of meaningful impact, sustainable profit, and daily pleasure in how you're living and working.Connect with Rachel:FacebookLinkedInInstagramWebsiteFree resources: Pleasure & Profits podcast Stay connected:Connect with Laura on LinkedIn@Rotters5 on XConnect with Laura on FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelSubscribe to my newsletterGet your free copy of Unlock Your Money Blocks Workbook: Your step-by-step guide to unlocking your blocks to financial freedom.Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only. You should seek appropriate professional advice for your specific information.
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  • How To Build Your Personal Compass: an interview with Laurie Hirsch Schulz, Career Transition and Executive Coach

    How To Build Your Personal Compass: an interview with Laurie Hirsch Schulz, Career Transition and Executive Coach
    Nov 15 2025
    Are you feeling that quiet whisper—or loud roar—telling you it's time for a change? In this powerful conversation, Laura Rotter welcomes back career transition and executive coach Laurie Hirsch Schulz to explore how women at midlife can recognize and navigate the inflection points that signal it's time for something new.Laurie shares her journey of leaving a successful 25-year corporate marketing career when the work no longer aligned with her core values of collaboration and connectivity. After negotiating her own exit package and taking what she calls a "reboot year," she discovered coaching and built a thriving practice helping professionals at their own crossroads. But this episode isn't just about dramatic career pivots—it's about recognizing that we don't have to settle for "okay" and that discomfort is often where the magic happens.Whether you're feeling burnt out, bored, or simply sensing that there must be more, this episode offers practical wisdom for building what Laurie calls your "personal compass"—a framework of values, superpowers, and purpose that helps you navigate the "shoulds" and make purposeful choices aligned with who you truly are. Essential listening for any woman ready to stop settling and start exploring what's next.About Laurie: Laurie Hirsch Schulz is a Career Transition and Executive Coach who partners with professionals and executives at inflection points to gain clarity on what's next in their careers and lives. After spending nearly 25 years in corporate marketing strategy roles with Fortune 500 companies (including two years in Switzerland), Laurie made her own pivot when her work no longer aligned with her personal values. She took a "reboot year" to get clear on her purpose, earned her coaching certification, and launched her practice helping others do the same. Laurie specializes in working with women leaders, nonprofit executives, and professionals navigating transitions. She is also president of a nonprofit board working with teens to help them find their own personal voice and power. Laurie is a graduate of Leadership Westchester and believes deeply in experimentation, service, and the power of building your personal compass to navigate life's choices.Key Takeaways:💡 Inflection points deserve respect—whether they're loud or quiet: The whisper telling you something needs to change is just as valid as a dramatic life event. Pay attention when you feel bored, unsettled, or disengaged—these are signals worth exploring, not dismissing.💡 Discomfort is where the magic happens: When you're stretching beyond your comfort zone, that's when you learn the most and build confidence. The discomfort may feel hard in the moment, but the growth and empowerment on the other side make it worthwhile.💡 Build your personal compass to navigate the "shoulds": Get crystal clear on your non-negotiable values, what lights you up, what drains you, and your unique superpowers. This compass becomes your framework for making purposeful choices rather than being driven by external expectations or cultural norms about what you "should" do.💡 Experimentation beats paralysis: You don't have to quit your job to explore new directions. Take on different projects at work, volunteer in areas that interest you, have curiosity conversations with people doing work you admire. Small experiments build confidence, experience, and network—creating a stronger foundation for bigger moves.Connect with Laurie:LinkedInFacebookInstagramWebsiteFree resource: Complimentary Consultation Stay connected:Connect with Laura on LinkedIn@Rotters5 on XConnect with Laura on FacebookSubscribe to my YouTube channelSubscribe to my newsletterGet your free copy of Unlock Your Money Blocks Workbook: Your step-by-step guide to unlocking your blocks to financial freedom.Disclaimer: Please remember that the information shared on this podcast does not constitute accounting, legal, tax, investment or financial advice. It’s for informational purposes only. You should seek appropriate professional advice for your specific information.
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