Life Changing Money with Barbara Schreihans
Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others, and how it can do the same for you.
Intuition, Money & Multidimensional Business with Jenna Brown
What if the next level of your business isn’t about doing more but learning how to be held?
In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara is joined by her client and friend Jenna Brown for a conversation from Greece about intuition, entrepreneurship, spirituality, and what it really means to build a business that supports your life.
We dive into Jenna’s approach to business through what she calls the 3D, 5D, and 7D dimensions. She explains how entrepreneurs can become highly skilled at creating money, momentum, and success while still feeling like they’re carryi...
The Identity Shift Required for Your Next Level of Success with Mike Ganino
What happens when your business, income, and opportunities grow faster than your identity can keep up?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with storytelling and communication expert Mike Ganino from Greece to talk about what it really takes to become the person capable of holding your next level of success.
Mike believes that as entrepreneurs become more successful, one of the biggest challenges isn’t learning another marketing strategy. It’s letting go of the versions of ourselves we created to feel safe, accepted, or successful.
We talk about the...
How to Build the Capacity for More Money, Success & Impact
What does it really take to build multiple businesses, create serious wealth, and still have the capacity to enjoy the life you worked so hard for?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara is joined by Dr. Stephanie Wigner, chiropractor, entrepreneur, coach, and founder of The Wealthy Practitioner. Stephanie’s story is a powerful example of what can happen when you stop letting your circumstances define what’s possible for your life.
Growing up in a family impacted by addiction, Stephanie always knew she wanted something different. She didn’t have the full roadmap, but sh...
From Ukrainian Immigrant to Tax Firm Owner: Marina’s Story of Resilience & Growth
What does it take to move to a new country, learn a new language, start working at just 12 years old, and eventually build a thriving accounting and tax strategy firm?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Marina, a fellow tax strategist, accounting firm owner, entrepreneur, wife, and mom, to talk about her incredible journey from immigrating to the United States from Ukraine at 11 years old to leading an eight-person team and serving clients across multiple states.
They also get into one of the biggest shifts that happens as an entrepreneur...
The Mindset Shift That Helped Her Scale a Multi-Million Dollar Business
What happens when you stop trying to do everything yourself and finally start running your business like a CEO?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Hawaii-based real estate entrepreneur and coach Tina Marie Gamble to talk about her incredible journey from moving to Hawaii with two suitcases and barely enough money for groceries to building a thriving multi-million dollar real estate business.
We talk about the shift from being the person doing everything inside your business to becoming the CEO who leads it. Tina explains the framework she uses to...
Building Wealth From Anywhere: Real Estate Investing with Sarah Weaver
What does climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have to do with real estate investing, building wealth, and becoming a stronger business owner? More than you might think.
Sarah Weaver is back on Life Changing Money, and this conversation goes far beyond real estate. Sarah and Barb catch up after an incredible week together in New York City and dive into how Sarah's investments, business, mindset, and life have evolved over the last several years.
They also talk about why getting into the right rooms can create opportunities you never could have planned for. From friendships and collaborations...
How to Build a High-Performing Team Using the Predictive Index
What if understanding how people are naturally wired could help you build a stronger team, become a better leader, and scale your business more effectively?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with organizational strategist and Predictive Index expert Michelle Kozin to explore the behavioral science behind high-performing teams.
Michelle shares how her career in change management and technology consulting introduced her to the Predictive Index nearly 20 years ago, and how she now uses it to help leaders understand their people, strengthen workplace relationships, build trust, and place team members in roles...
How to Grow Your Audience and Sales With Online Summits Featuring Marisa Corcoran
What if one signature event could grow your email list, create valuable business relationships, and build a clear pathway to your paid offers?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with copywriter, entrepreneur, and Copy Confidence Society founder Marisa Corcoran to discuss how online summits can transform a business.
Marisa explains how she created The Copy Chat, a free, multi-day virtual summit focused on copywriting. When she launched the event in 2018, she had only 75 people on her email list (including her mom and best friend). Within a year, her list had grown...
Turning Your Expertise Into a Scalable Coaching Program
What does it take to scale a consulting business when your time and expertise are the product?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Anna Fleming of Numah Solutions to discuss her transition from hands-on consultant and executor to strategic advisor and coach. Anna shares how she is turning the systems, frameworks, and playbooks she has developed throughout her career into a scalable coaching program for founders and growing companies.
The conversation also explores the practical ways Anna is using AI to simplify operations and give people more time to focus...
Leaving Corporate America to Build a Business on Your Own Terms
What happens when the corporate career you were taught was “safe” no longer feels safe and betting on yourself becomes the more secure choice?
After 25 years in the media industry, Stacey Kauffman left her executive position at a billion-dollar company to build an executive advisory business of her own. Although she had considered entrepreneurship for years, a frightening situation at her daughters’ school became the moment that pushed her to stop waiting and make the leap.
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Stacey shares how she transformed decades of leadership, sales, marketing, and business-growth experi...
What Every Visionary CEO Needs to Know About Operations
What if the reason your team feels overwhelmed isn’t because your vision is too big, but because there’s no bridge between the vision and execution?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Erin Lindstrom to talk about the real backend of building and scaling a business. Erin has been in the online business world since 2010 and shares how she went from holistic health coaching to copywriting, sales strategy, operations, and helping visionary CEOs bring their biggest ideas to life.
You’ll hear what happens when entrepreneurs are holding too much...
How to Build Family Wealth While Paying Less in Taxes
What if the biggest tax savings opportunity in your business isn't about your business at all but your family?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara dives into some of the most frequently asked questions from the wildly successful Tax-Free Family Masterclass. From S Corporation myths to Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans (MERPs), she's breaking down the strategies entrepreneurs are using to reduce taxes, protect their families, and accelerate wealth building.
You'll learn why tax planning isn't just about saving money, but also about strategically redirecting those savings into investments, retirement accounts, and long-term family...
What Your Photos Are Really Saying About Your Brand
Are your brand photos helping people see you as the next-level business owner you are becoming?
In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara welcomes back professional model and posing coach Kamla Kay for a conversation live from New York City during the Be Seen Retreat.
From what to do with your hands, how to relax your shoulders, how to flatter your body on camera, and how to bring emotion through your eyes, Kamla breaks down the small shifts that can completely change how your photos look and feel.
Barbara and Kamla also talk...
Tax-Free Family: How to Pay Your Kids and Save Thousands in Taxes
Could your children help you save thousands in taxes while building wealth for their future?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down one of the most powerful tax strategies available to business owners: paying your children through your business. From tax deductions and Roth IRAs to college planning and generational wealth creation, she answers the most common questions from the Tax-Free Family community and explains exactly how kiddo pay works.
Whether you're a parent of young children, have college-aged kids, or are wondering if grandchildren, nieces, and nephews qualify, this episode will...
The Art of Being Seen: Branding Lessons from a Celebrity Photographer
What do Vogue, the Kardashians, Playgirl, and female entrepreneurs have in common?
Celebrity and branding photographer Katie Levine joins us for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to be seen and why the visuals behind your business matter more than ever.
Katie shares the story behind photographing one of the internet's most talked-about Playgirl covers featuring Britney Spears' ex-husband, Sam Asghari, and reveals why the "female gaze" created such a powerful response online. From interning at Vogue and working alongside legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz to shooting celebrities and helping entrepreneurs elevate their brands...
Think Like a CFO: The Financial Skills Every Founder Needs
Can you really grow your business if you don't understand your numbers?
Many entrepreneurs delegate their finances as soon as they can afford to, but what happens when you're so removed from your financial data that you can't make informed decisions about hiring, growth, or profitability?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with CFO strategist and educator Rehana Mohamed, whose mission is to help founders think like CFOs. Drawing from her background in accounting, consulting, and executive leadership, Rehana shares how business owners can use financial data to make smarter decisions...
The Wellness Habits Most Entrepreneurs Are Missing
Could your health struggles actually be connected to your mindset, stress levels, and daily habits more than you realize?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with functional nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur Courtney Little to talk about healing, entrepreneurship, identity shifts, and building a thriving online wellness brand. From opening her first brick-and-mortar wellness practice at just 22 years old using seven credit cards to eventually selling that business and launching a fast-growing online company, Courtney shares the real behind-the-scenes journey of creating success on your own terms.
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...Win the Tax Game: How Business Owners Build Real Wealth
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Are you working hard in your business only to feel like the IRS is taking too much of what you earn?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down why the tax code isn’t designed to punish entrepreneurs. It’s designed to reward strategic business owners who know how to use it.
Barbara shares the mindset shift every entrepreneur needs to make when it comes to taxes, wealth building, and financial strategy. She also reveals the three biggest tax m...
Why Women Feel “Off” in Their 30s & 40s - Hormones, Stress & Metabolism Explained
Are your hormones silently impacting your energy, mood, weight, and performance and you don’t even realize it yet?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Dr. Paige Gutheil, an osteopathic physician specializing in female hormone and metabolic health, to discuss what really happens to women’s bodies in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
If you’ve ever felt like something is “off” but can’t quite explain it, this conversation will connect the dots. From sleep disruptions and anxiety to weight gain and brain fog, Dr. Paige explains why these symptoms are...
Business Tax Strategies That Could Save You Thousands
Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to taxes?
In this Q&A episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara answers some of the most common tax and business questions entrepreneurs ask when trying to build wealth, lower taxes, and structure their businesses strategically.
From vehicle write-offs and home office deductions to S Corps, inventory deductions, business travel, and retirement strategies, this episode breaks down complex tax topics into practical, easy-to-understand advice for business owners at every stage.
Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to optimize your current set...
The Secret to Better Brand Photos (That Actually Make You Money)
Why do some people look effortlessly confident on camera… while others feel awkward no matter how many photos they take?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, we sit down with posing coach and professional model Kamla-Kay to break down what it really takes to show up confidently on camera and how that confidence can directly impact your brand, visibility, and income.
We also dive into the mindset shifts behind pricing your services, overcoming imposter syndrome, and understanding the true ROI of investing in your image. Because great photos aren’t just “nice to have”. They’re...
The Truth About Scaling: Why Your Business Needs to Run Without You
What if the biggest thing holding you back from scaling your business… isn’t strategy, but your mindset?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with tax strategist Rabecca to discuss her journey from growing up in a family accounting firm to building, scaling, and eventually selling her own successful business.
Rabecca shares what it was really like to walk away from the family business (with no safety net) and build something from scratch alongside her husband. From early mistakes and lack of mentorship to unconventional marketing strategies that set her apart, this...
Why Every Business Owner Should Be Investing in Real Estate
Are you making money… or actually building wealth and keeping more of it?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down why real estate is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools for business owners and how it can dramatically reduce your tax bill at the same time.
If you're generating income but not strategically turning it into long-term wealth, this episode will shift how you think about money. Barbara walks through practical ways to leverage what you already have (your income, your home, and your equity) to start building a real estate po...
How to Use Real Estate to Legally Pay Less in Taxes
Are you unknowingly leaving thousands (or even hundreds of thousands) of dollars in tax savings on the table with your real estate strategy?
In this episode, we’re diving into real estate tax strategies by answering real questions from investors just like you. From LLC myths to Airbnb loopholes, this episode breaks down what actually works when it comes to saving money and scaling your portfolio.
You’ll learn why having an LLC doesn’t reduce your taxes (and what it actually does), how to properly structure your properties for protection, and the biggest mistakes invest...
You’re the Bottleneck: The Real Reason Your Business Isn’t Growing with Jennifer Carlson
What if stepping away from your business is actually the key to making more money?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with real estate agent, business owner, and military spouse Jennifer Carlson to discuss what it really looks like to build a thriving business while juggling motherhood, constant change, and personal growth.
Jenn shares her unique journey of selling real estate in Pinehurst, North Carolina (one of the top golf communities in the world) while creating a client experience that goes far beyond buying and selling homes. From helping families relocate...
Real Estate Tax Secrets: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off
If you own real estate, want to start investing, or have ever wondered what really qualifies as a write-off, this episode is for you. I’m answering real-life questions from my students and breaking down powerful, overlooked strategies that could save you thousands in taxes. From ADU deductions and Airbnb structuring to gifting properties to family—this episode is packed with clarity, compliance tips, and must-know tax moves.
In this episode, I’m unpacking questions like:
Can you build an ADU and write it off as an office? Are fixer-upper renovations tax deductible for interior designers? Can ren...The Power of Self-Trust: Why Intuition is Your Greatest Business Asset with Brittany Carmichael
What if your intuition has been guiding you all along and you’ve just been ignoring it?
In this episode, Barbara sits down with Brittany Carmichael, intuitive guide, retreat host, creator of the Shine From Within Oracle Deck, and founder of Shine School for a conversation that weaves together trauma, intuition, forgiveness, feminine energy, and wealth.
In this episode, Brittany breaks down what it actually means to “reclaim your power.” She walks through how to identify limiting labels, interrupt negative inner dialogue, rebuild self-trust, and use intuition as a practical tool in both life and busine...
From Sleeping in Their Car to Transforming Thousands: The Healing Couple’s Journey
What happens when a medical doctor and a yoga teacher combine science, spirituality, and entrepreneurship to create a life-changing healing movement?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with The Healing Couple, Dr. Cory and Jess, to explore the powerful intersection of health, nervous system regulation, and entrepreneurship. From their humble beginnings hosting breathwork workshops in a small San Diego coffee shop to leading transformational experiences for hundreds of people, their journey is a powerful reminder that purpose-driven work often begins with uncertainty and a deep belief in your mission.
Together, they...
Tax Strategies the Wealthy Use to Build Millions (That Most Business Owners Miss)
Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th
Are you accidentally overpaying in taxes every year? What if the strategies wealthy families use to grow their fortunes were available to you too? And what if smart tax planning could actually help you build generational wealth not just lower your tax bill?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down some of the most powerful tax strategies used by wealthy entrepreneurs and celebrities to grow their net worth while legally minimizing taxes.
Many business owners focus...
Financial Planning for Business Owners: Diversification, Real Estate, and Wealth Strategy with Sierra Muecke
Could your relationship with money (not your income) be the real thing holding you back from building wealth?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with financial advisor and wealth strategist Sierra Muecke, founder of Infinite Heights Financial, to talk about the real path to building wealth and why it’s about far more than numbers and investments.
They also discuss practical wealth strategies for business owners, the importance of diversification, and how having intentional money conversations can transform both your finances and your relationships.
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The “Write Off Your Life” Strategy: Turn Everyday Expenses Into Tax Deductions
What if 90% of what you’re already spending could become a business deduction?
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down what it really means to “write off your life” and why it’s one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to business owners.
If you’re an entrepreneur, you are taxed on your profits, not your revenue. That means the goal isn’t to make less money. The goal is to strategically lower your taxable income so you keep more of what you earn. Yet so many business owners wait until April to thi...
The Money Blocks Keeping Women Entrepreneurs From True Wealth
Why do so many successful women entrepreneurs still feel anxious, guilty, or unsafe around money even when they’re making more than ever?
In this powerful episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down in New York City with Ruchi Pinniger, founder of Watch Her Prosper and former Wall Street hedge fund CFO turned “financial therapist” for women entrepreneurs.
Ruchi shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder on Wall Street to building a purpose-driven business helping women heal their relationship with money. Together, they unpack the subconscious money stories, financial trauma, and hidden shame that k...
From $50K on Credit Cards to Multiple Millions: Investing Before You’re “Ready”
Are six-figure and seven-figure launches actually profitable? Or are we just celebrating revenue without asking the real question...what’s left over?
In this powerful behind-the-scenes conversation, Barbara sits down with ads strategist Ashley Brock to unpack what actually creates sustainable wealth: profitability, smart tax strategy, strategic investments, and getting in the right rooms.
From overcoming skepticism around ads to saving six figures in taxes, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to scale a business the right way. Barbara shares why profit is always her first filter, how real estate can generate im...
Inside the Council Mastermind: Scaling to 7 Figures with Strategy, Marketing, and Mindset
What separates a mastermind that disappoints from one that delivers real results?
In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara Schreihans sits down with repeat guest and CMO of Your Tax Coach, Whitney Abraham, to pull back the curtain on The Council Mastermind, the year-long business coaching experience designed for multi–six-figure entrepreneurs ready to scale to seven.
They discuss what it actually takes to build a mastermind that delivers real ROI, why women business owners need proximity and community, and how strategic marketing, mindset, and confidence work together to create unstoppable growth.
If yo...
How to Turn Cars, Trips & Lifestyle Into Legal Tax Deductions
The biggest difference between wealthy business owners and everyone else isn’t how much they make, it’s how they structure their spending.
In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down how strategic spending, not last-minute scrambling, is what actually creates massive tax savings and long-term wealth. From writing off luxury vehicles like G-Wagons to turning girls’ trips into legitimate business deductions, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies high earners use all year long (not just in April).
You’ll also learn how business owners legally write off domestic and internat...
From Real Estate COO to 7-Figure AI Entrepreneur with Phil Stringer
What separates entrepreneurs who profit from AI from those who just experiment with it?
In this episode, Barbara sits down with Phil Stringer, an AI educator, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who scaled his business to seven figures in a single year (without ads) by teaching practical, no-nonsense AI strategies that actually save time and make money.
This conversation goes far beyond surface-level AI trends. Phil explains how he personally uses tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and NotebookLM to streamline business operations, create smarter marketing, plan travel, manage nutrition, and even simplify everyday decision-making. If it doesn’t...
How Business Owners Can Write Off Health & Wellness (Legally)
What if one of the biggest expenses in your family budget could also become one of your most powerful tax strategies?
In this episode, Barbara breaks down a little-known (and often misunderstood) tax strategy that can completely change how business owners pay for health, wellness, and family medical care: the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP).
Most business owners are already spending tens of thousands of dollars each year on things like therapy, orthodontics, hormone testing, supplements, gym memberships, and medical care for their children, but they’re paying for all of it with after-tax dollars. Th...
Building a Brand That Actually Attracts Clients with Natalie Davison
What does it really take to stand out in a crowded industry, build a magnetic personal brand, and break through the visibility and money blocks keeping you small?
In today’s episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with branding strategist, real estate leader, and international speaker Natalie Davison. Natalie shares her journey from agency work to real estate leadership, how she built a standout personal brand in one of the most competitive industries, and why her cell-phone video pitch landed her on a major speaking stage next to some of the biggest names in the wo...
The New Money Movement: Building Wealth as a Female Founder
Are you making great money in your business but still unsure how to actually build wealth?
In this episode, Barbara sits down with Hannah and Ali of The Wealth Collaborative, two powerhouse advisors reshaping what wealth looks like for female founders. They share how their unlikely long-distance partnership formed, why traditional wealth management fails most business owners, and how women can turn “new money” into lasting generational wealth.
You’ll hear a transparent discussion on partnership dynamics, building business credit, financial shame, customized wealth plans, trust-fund-level strategies, hiring decisions, and what the wealthy actually do behind...
Behind the Scenes of a $1M Event: Minted Wealth Live Recap
Ever wonder what it really takes to pull off a 220-person luxury wealth-building event at a five-star hotel?
In this behind-the-scenes episode, Barbara hands the mic to her fractional CMO and Minted Wealth Live emcee, Whitney Abraham, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about the biggest event of her career.
They unpack the magic of Minted Wealth Live 2026, the moments that took her breath away, and the chaos that happened behind the scenes. Think speaker cancellations, vendor mishaps, QR code nightmares, and all the divine timing that made the event unforgettable.
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