I'm an Asset Podcast
Join Dr. Brianne Smith, financial planner and educator, as she explores personal capital, life transitions, and what makes you, you. I’m An Asset dives into real stories and practical insights to help listeners navigate change, build confidence, and own their value—no matter where life takes them.
Episodes
42 episodes
Build Skills That Compound
In Episode 3 of the Summer Blueprint series, Dr. Brianne Smith focuses on building skills with intention. This episode explores what actually counts as a valuable skill, how your daily consumption habits shape your growth, and why committing to...
Build Income with Intention
Episode 2 of the Summer Blueprint series focuses on building income with intention. Dr. Brianne Smith walks through how to set a realistic income goal, break it down into weekly and hourly targets, and evaluate job opportunities based on both p...
Build Your Summer with Purpose
Summer can either be a season of growth—or a season that slips by before you know it.In Episode 1 of our Blueprint for a Growth Summer series, Dr. Brianne Smith breaks down how students and young adults can stop drifting and start buildi...
From Piggy Bank to Portfolio
Where should your money actually live—savings or investments? In this episode, Brianne and Zach break down the confusion around where to keep your cash, how much you really need in savings, and when it makes sense to start investing. They walk ...
The Human Edge
In this episode, Zach and Brianne dive into a big question: what does it mean to stay human in a world powered by AI? From the college experience to creativity, ambition, and authenticity, they unpack where technology fits — and where heart and...
Mike Goes to LA
In this episode, Mike shares about his recent trip to LA with the show choir. He shares about his experiences with performing and confidence, as well as his upcoming lead in the school play. Mike and Brianne chat about the funny moments and all...
Zach's Back!
In this episode, Zach comes home from college and shares some of the highs and lows of his freshman year. He and Brianne discuss future plans with the podcast, as well as how Zach's involvement in accounting and bookkeeping has changed througho...
Living On Your Own
Today Brianne and Mike discuss the emotional preparations for moving 3 hours away from home and living on your own. They also talk about some skills and habits that are good to have in place before the big transition.
Money & Relationships
Today Brianne and Mike discuss the nuances of relationships, relationship goals, and budgeting for relationship expenses. They also talk about seasonal work, the upcoming college transition, and the value of work experience.
Goal Planning
Today Brianne and Mike reflect on goals they made last January. After discussing how those goals panned out, they set their sights on this new year and how to make the best of it!
End of Fall Semester
Today Brianne and Mike talk about Mike's fall semester and all the activities he did with his kindergarten buddy. They recall him committing to Springhill and all the dances he went to.
Choosing a Major
This week Brianne and Mike discuss majors Mike is thinking about for college. There is a lot of thought that goes into a big decision, and they explore what goes through his head when deciding.
Military Recruitment
Today Mike and Brianne talk about a time about a year ago when Mike applied to West Point. Eventually he decided to pursue college soccer instead, but he and Brianne wanted to share everything they learned about the process along the way. ...
Soccer Recruitment
Today Mike and Brianne dive into the recruitment process for college soccer. Mike talks about what personally went into the decision of choosing one team over another, the advantages and disadvantages of team culture between divisions, and what...
College Soccer Journey
Welcome back to the podcast! In this week's episode, Brianne and Mike talk about Michael's goal to play soccer in college and what he's been doing to achieve that goal. There's a lot that goes into playing on a college team, so Mike explains wh...
Welcoming Mike to the Podcast
The "I'm an Asset Podcast" is proud to announce a new host: Michael Wilson. Mike is Zach's brother, and he is looking forward to sharing his experiences in his new series. In today's episode, Brianne and Mike discuss some of Michael's interests...
Work and School
Welcome back to the podcast! Today Brianne and Zach unpack many announcements including Zach's graduation, his birthday, and the upcoming series that introduces Michael to the mix! If you want to learn more about Brianne and Zach, or even want ...
Credit Cards
Welcome back to the podcast! This week, Brianne and Zach talk about credit cards: their benefits and dangers. They conclude that getting a credit card depends on how you handle money and the reason you want one. If you want to learn more about ...
Speeches
Welcome back to the podcast! Today, Zach and Brianne talk about speeches and what makes them compelling and interesting. They also talk about different kinds of speeches and their experiences with them. If you want to learn more about Brianne a...
Engaging in Conversation
Welcome back to the podcast! Today Zach and Brianne talk about networking, good techniques to be more likeable in conversation, and internet etiquette. If you want to learn more about Brianne and Zach, or even want to message them, check out th...
Senior Quotes
Welcome back to the podcast! Today Zach and Brianne tackle Senior Quotes and the infamous "freshman 15". If you want to learn more about Brianne and Zach, or even want to message them, check out the website below:
Paging for the House
Welcome back to the "I'm an Asset Podcast"! This week Brianne and Zach talk about Zach's experience paging for the Alabama State House of Representatives. Come check out our website where you can pick up some cool merchandise or even ask us que...
Senioritis
Welcome back to the I'm an Asset Podcast! This week Brianne and Zach discuss the condition that plagues many high-school seniors: Senioritis. Come check out our website where you can pick up some cool merchandise or even ask us questio...