Pop Culture Podcast
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Pop Culture Podcast
Empower Your Financial Future: Ashley Castle Pittman on Building Wealth, Wellness, and the Power of Financial Literacy
In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith and Laura are joined by Ashley Castle Pittman, a Financial Educator and Wealth Strategist, for an insightful conversation on financial literacy, wealth building, and achieving personal financial freedom. Ashley shares her inspiring story of how winning a global trip ignited her passion for travel and motivated her to build a career in financial education. From her experience with a marketing campaign designed to help her win the trip to discovering a deep love for exploring the world, Ashley reveals how pivotal moments and key decisions can shape the trajectory of your life.
Ashley also dives into how her passion for health and wellness intersects with her journey to financial independence, particularly her involvement with Arbonne. She shares how she pursued more freedom and autonomy by focusing on wealth-building strategies that align with her values.
As a financial educator, Ashley discusses how becoming a parent further fueled her desire to teach her children, and others, about building wealth. She also shares her top two must-read books for financial success: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and The Power of Zero by David McKnight.
Key Topics Covered:
- Ashley’s journey to becoming a financial educator and wealth strategist
- How her path to financial independence led her to her passion for health and wellness
- Empowering children and others with financial literacy and wealth-building skills
- Creating a balanced life by integrating smart financial decisions with personal values
- Ashley’s top book recommendations for financial success
Tune in for a deep dive into financial freedom, wealth creation, and how to achieve a balanced life while making smart financial decisions.
Links to the Books Mentioned
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel: Amazon Link
- The Power of Zero by David McKnight: Amazon Link
Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashley_castle_pittman