Growing Money with Sean Trace
Welcome to the Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship Podcast with your host, Sean Trace! In this podcast, we explore a range of topics related to personal finance, business, and entrepreneurship.
With Sean as your guide, we dive into the world of personal finance and learn about how to manage and grow your money effectively. From saving for retirement to investing in the stock market, we cover everything you need to know to achieve financial freedom.
In addition to personal finance, we also explore topics related to business and entrepreneurship. Whether you are a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this podcast provides valuable insights on how to start, run, and grow a successful business.
Throughout each episode, Sean shares his own experiences and tips, as well as featuring interviews with experts in the field. By the end of each episode, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to empower yourself financially and achieve your business goals.
So, whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in learning more about personal finance, tune in to the Personal Finance and Entrepreneurship Podcast with Sean Trace.
Growing Money with Sean Trace
Finding Financial Calm | Michael Rodriguez | Growing Money with Sean Trace
On this episode of Growing Money with Sean Trace, I sit down with Michael Rodriguez, CFP, the founder of Equanimity Wealth, to talk about bringing real calm and clarity to our financial lives.
We unpack why so many of us avoid money conversations, how that fuels constant low-grade anxiety, and why financial planning is really life planning. Michael explains equanimity, mental calmness and composure during turbulent times, and how education plus a simple plan can replace panic with confidence. We dig into money scripts, the unconscious beliefs from childhood that drive our choices, and we walk through practical wins anyone with a job can grab right now, employer benefits, 401k matches, HSAs and FSAs, even discounted legal help.
I share how the envelope method changed my own spending awareness, why language with our kids matters, and why an emergency fund is emotional insurance as much as financial. We also cover market mindset, why time in the market beats reactionary moves, and when a human coach can keep you steady where robo tools cannot. If you want accessible, advice-only guidance, less stress, and a plan that fits your real life, this conversation is for you.