Ready to set ambitious goals for 2026? Before you dive in, discover why celebrating your wins and learning from your challenges can transform your business and financial outcomes. In this episode, Christine Luken shares her proven year-end review process that sets the foundation for powerful goal-setting and lasting success.

Christine discusses:

• Why you don’t need to have your resolutions ready by January 1st.
• Why women especially tend to skip celebrating accomplishments.
• How to build momentum instead of starting from zero.
• The importance of creating celebration and vision boards that keep you motivated all year.
• How to connect financial goals with real meaning and make them stick.

Resources:

• If you’re interested in working with me 1:1, apply for Financial Dignity® Coaching:
• 5 Reasons Why People Give Up on Their Money Goals (Ep. 9)
• Books by Christine Luken
• Wealthy Woman Book Club®
• LH Agenda Planners

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community:

Are you and your spouse on the same page about money or do finances spark more stress than unity? On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, Christine Luken dives deep into the “separate vs. joint accounts” debate, challenging money myths and sharing strategies every married couple should know.

Christine discusses:

• Why separate accounts don’t equal secrecy.
• How to build trust and prevent money fights.
• Smart money moves for blended families.
• Why secret bank accounts or debt is a red flag.
• How to protect personal and business assets with smart estate planning.
• Timely strategies for financial healing after experiencing financial abuse.

Resources:

• Is My Spouse Hiding Money from Me (Ep. 5)
• Triumphing Over Financial Abuse with Allison Dagney (Ep. 19)
• Books by Christine Luken
• If you’re interested in working with Christine, 1:1, apply for
  Financial Dignity® Coaching:

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community:

On this episode, host Christine Luken discusses the challenges of emotional spending during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of awareness and strategies to manage finances while navigating complex emotions.

Christine gets to the heart of why we overspend, how to recognize emotional triggers, and—most importantly—actionable ways to enjoy the holidays without regret. Drawing from her own experiences and her book, “Money is Emotional,” she shares how we can navigate seasonal financial stress with confidence and clarity.

Christine discusses:

• Why it is important to acknowledge emotional spending.
• How to set boundaries and say “No” with confidence.
• Why spending can’t fill an emotional void
• How loneliness, guilt and pressure impact spending decisions.
• Why finding joy in giving doesn’t have to mean overspending.
• How to gamify your holiday spending

Resources:

• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis to reprogram your unconscious mind for financial abundance:
• Why Money is So Emotional (Episode 2):
• Books by Christine Luken:
• If you’re interested in working with Christine, 1:1, apply for
  Financial Dignity® Coaching:

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community:

On this episode, Christine Luken breaks down the concept of “conscious capitalism” which is a way of doing business that’s about more than just profit. It’s about paying people well, choosing vendors with values, and using your financial power to uplift others (including Mother Earth).

Christine shares stories from her own journey and offers actionable steps any you can take, whether you’re hiring staff, picking suppliers, or deciding where to spend and give. Imagine leading your firm with both confidence and compassion…and watching your influence grow.

Christine discusses:

• Distinction between traditional capitalism and conscious capitalism.
• Why “conscious capitalism” isn’t just for big corporations.
• How to give back without sacrificing growth?
• Benefits of buying from women and minority-owned businesses.
• Learn how generosity and ethical decision-making can actually fuel business growth.
• How to connect purpose with profit.
• Small changes you can make to better protect the environment.

Resources:

• Becoming the Benefactor Workshop (live and replay):
• How I Give Back:
• Quince (sustainable and ethical clothing, leather goods, and linens):
• Awe Inspired (jewelry that gives back):
• Honeycomb Luxury Toilet Paper:
• Conscious Capitalism® (organization for business owners):
• If you’re interested in working with Christine, 1:1, apply for
  Financial Dignity® Coaching:

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community:

On this episode of the Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken sits down with guest Shannon Villalba, founder of Heartsong Legal and a true innovator in the world of trademarks, copyright, and business strategy. Shannon isn’t your typical IP attorney, she’s a digital artist, a legal strategist, and someone who truly understands what it means to build a business with both ambition and purpose.

Shannon shares her journey from working with major entertainment brands to helping entrepreneurs protect the very ideas and methods that make them unique. You’ll learn the key differences between trademarks and copyrights, the common IP pitfalls that even smart business owners miss, and practical tips for turning your intellectual assets into long-term business value.

Christine and Shannon discuss:

• What Shannon learned about branding and business development from working with artists such as Backstreet Boys and NSYNC.
• The difference between trademarks and copyright.
• Common IP mistakes heart-centered entrepreneurs make.
• How protecting your intellectual property impacts the owner’s emotional well-being.
• How having a trademark stopped a multi-million dollar insurance company from registering “financial dignity”.
• The right time to consult an IP attorney and why waiting could cost you more than you think.

Resources:

• If you’re interested in working with Christine, 1:1, apply for
  Financial Dignity® Coaching:

Connect with Christine:

• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Emma, the Emotional Money Coach (Your ChatGPT AI coach): Listeners, use promo code podcast for special pricing!
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club:
• Money Mind(RE)set Hypnosis Library:
• Join the FREE Financial Dignity® Community:

Connect with Shannon Villalba:

• Website: Heartsong Legal fka Villalba Firm
• LinkedIn: Shannon Villalba
• Instagram: HeartsongLawyerShannon
• Facebook: Shannon Villalba
• Website: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

About Shannon Villalba:

Shannon Villalba, JD LLM, is a serial entrepreneur, attorney, and holistic practitioner, and is the founder of Heartsong Legal fka Villalba Law Firm, a law firm providing holistic business and legal strategies. Her holistic approach guides her clients through business and law, drawing upon her personal experiences, intuition, and signature Heartsong Chakra Framework, enabling her clients to change their legal and business strategy narratives.

Maybe you’re building a family legacy, planning for succession, or suddenly find yourself grappling with the weight of a financial windfall. Whatever your story, one thing is clear: wealth isn’t just a spreadsheet, it’s deeply personal.

This episode of Money is Emotional podcast features Marina Pearson as she and host Christine Luken dig into something most financial experts shy away from: the emotional burden that can come with inheriting wealth.

Christine and Mariana discuss

• Why inherited wealth is a burden in disguise?
• How women can claim their sense of sovereignty when it feels like money defines them.
• How women can stop surviving their inheritance and start living it.
• A compassionate truth you need to hear if you have a complicated relationship with inherited wealth.
• How family narratives and beliefs about money influence how we handle an inheritance.
• The emotional side of wealth transitions
• And more!

Resources:

• Emma, The Emotional Money Coach (AI Financial Coach trained by Christine Luken)
  Use promo code “podcast” for a special discount:
• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching:
• Join the Wealthy Woman Book Club

Connect with Christine Luken:

• Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach
• LinkedIn: 7 Pillars, LLC
• LinkedIn: Christine Luken
• Instagram: Christine Luken
• Facebook: Christine Luken
• TikTok: Christine Luken
• YouTube: Christine Luken
• Hello@ChristineLuken.com
• The Wealthy Woman Book Club
• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching

Connect with Mariana Pearson

• She Who Inherits Quiz:
• Website: Marina Pearson
• Linkedin: Marina Pearson
• Facebook: Marina Pearson
• TikTok: Wealth Unshackled

About Our Guest

Marina Pearson is a mother, bestselling author, podcast host, TEDx speaker, and joy coach.

She has over 15 years of experience guiding women to step into the truth of who they are — and lead from it.

She is the author of two books: Goodbye Mr Ex, an international bestseller translated into four languages, and The Joy of Being, translated into two languages.

Her message has been shared on global stages, in magazines, on ITV’s This Morning, and through my podcast The Joy of Being, which was named one of New Magazine’s Top Ten Wellbeing Podcasts alongside Russell Brand, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, and Ruby Wax.

Today, her work is devoted to freeing creative female inheritors dissolve the guilt, shame, and mistrust that wealth so often awakens — so they can lead as sovereign stewards of their money, their desires, and their lives.

On this episode of Money is Emotional podcast, host Christine Luken tackles a timely question:
Will AI Replace Financial Coaches?

The answer might surprise you, yes and no.

Discover why a human touch remains vital in your financial journey, especially during stressful or complex situations. Christine shares personal stories, explores the limitations of AI when it comes to emotional intelligence, and highlights how technology can actually enhance your financial planning by making support more accessible, data-driven, and tailored to your unique needs.

Whether you’re considering adding an AI-driven resource to your advisory team or wondering what a human coach can do that an app can’t, this episode breaks down the balance.

Learn how you can combine the best of both worlds to achieve financial clarity and peace of mind.

Christine discusses:

• Human wisdom is an irreplaceable asset.
• AI is a powerful support tool not a substitute.
• Why AI cannot provide genuine emotional support?.
• How AI makes financial coaching more scalable and accessible.
• Emma, a custom financial coaching AI that mimics her voice, wisdom and approach.

Resources:

• Emma, The Emotional Money Coach:
  Use promo code podcast (no spaces, no caps) for a special listener discount
• Wealthy Woman Book Club
• If you’re interested in working with me 1:1, apply for
  Financial Dignity® Coaching

Connect with Christine Luken:

• Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach
• LinkedIn: 7 Pillars, LLC
• LinkedIn: Christine Luken
• Instagram: Christine Luken
• Facebook: Christine Luken
• TikTok: Christine Luken
• YouTube: Christine Luken
• Hello@ChristineLuken.com
• The Wealthy Woman Book Club
• Connect with Christine Luken for financial coaching
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