Wealth Academy Podcast - Wealth Is More Than Just Money

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why everyone has a wealth philosophy—whether they realize it or notHow unconscious money beliefs sabotage financial progressThe connection between self-leadership and wealth creationHow to redefine wealth beyond income and net worthPractical reflection questions to clarify your personal wealth philosophyKey Themes:Mindset over mechanicsLeadership before moneyWealth as a long-term system, not a short-term eventAlignment between values, behavior, and legacy“Wealth is never just about dollars, it’s about decisions. And the most important decision you’ll ever make is who you choose to become on the journey.”Until next time, remember, lead yourself first, and wealth will follow.Discover more at: https://www.paulvannspeaks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, Paul Lawrence Vann explores the power of influential leadership. why it matters, how it differs from positional leadership, and the practical steps anyone can take to grow their influence regardless of title or role.Topics Covered:The true definition of influential leadershipWhy influence matters more than authorityCore traits of high-impact leadersHow to build trust, credibility, and long-term influencePractical leadership actions you can take immediatelyKey Takeaway: Influence is earned through self-leadership, integrity, and consistent value—not position.Connect with Paul Lawrence Vann:Website: paulvannspeaks.comPodcast: Wealth Academy PodcastSpeaking & Coaching: Leadership Development ProgramsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, we explore why 2026 demands more than ambition, it requires a powerful mindset, deep self-awareness, and intentional relationships. Learn how knowing yourself and knowing the people in your circle personally and professionally can shape your leadership, income, and legacy.Key Takeaways:Why mindset is the foundation for success in 2026How self-awareness fuels better decisions and leadershipThe impact your circle has on your personal and professional growthPractical reflection questions to reset your year with clarityPerfect For:Professionals ready for growthLeaders seeking clarity and influenceAnyone serious about wealth, leadership, and personal masterySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

What if 2026 is the year everything changes, not because your boss changes, not because the economy changes, but because you change?Welcome to the Wealth Academy Podcast, where we talk about leadership, money, and the decisions that shape your future. I’m your host, Paul Lawrence Vann, and today’s episode is about one thing: momentum.A new year doesn’t reward intentions, it rewards action. And in 2026, the people who will win are those who:Lead themselves with disciplinePosition themselves for promotionInvest intentionally in the stock marketAnd step into visibility and influenceIn this episode, I’m going to show you how to lean into 2026 with clarity and confidence, and I’ll invite you into a few powerful opportunities I’ve created to help you do exactly that.Let’s get into it.Let me leave you with this:2026 will reward those who are decisive.Not perfect. Not fearless. Decisive.If you want a different outcome this year, you need a different approach:Lead yourself before leading othersPosition yourself for promotionInvest with intentionStep into visibility and influenceThis is your season to rise.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this reflective episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, Paul Lawrence Vann explores the powerful lessons this year revealed about leading yourself first. Drawing from lived experience and leadership insight, Paul shares how self-awareness, discipline, boundaries, and mindset shape authentic leadership. This episode is a reminder that true leadership begins internally—and when you master yourself, you multiply your impact everywhere else.Key Themes:Self-leadership as the foundation of influenceDiscipline, habits, and boundariesGrowth through reflection and resilienceLeading with clarity in every seasonListen, reflect, and apply these lessons as you prepare for your next level of leadership.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this powerful solo episode, Paul Lawrence Vann shares the faith and focus practices that have kept him grounded through every season of leadership, military service, entrepreneurship, authorship, and personal growth. Listeners will discover how intentional faith practices, disciplined focus, and spiritual alignment create resilience, clarity, and sustainable leadership. This episode is a must-listen for leaders seeking calm, confidence, and purpose in the midst of life’s demands.Key Takeaways:Why grounding is essential for modern leadersHow faith supports clarity and resiliencePractical focus habits to eliminate distractionBuilding a personal faith-and-focus frameworkTap into these key takeaways and embrace a holistic perspective going forward in your life. Remember, you're not competing with anyone, it all comes down to the person you see in the mirror each day.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

What Legacy Really Means and How I'm Building One That LastsIn this powerful and reflective episode, Paul explores the deeper meaning of legacy—far beyond financial resources or family inheritance. He shares the personal journey, values, leadership experiences, and intentional practices that are shaping his legacy today.Listeners will learn:The real definition of legacy and why most professionals misunderstand itHow personal purpose forms the foundation of a meaningful legacyWhy legacy-building starts long before retirementHow leadership, values, and daily actions create impact across generationsThe first step to take today to begin building a legacy that outlasts youA must-listen for mid-career professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who desires a life of significance, not just success.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this deeply authentic and transformative episode, Paul opens up about the personal turning point that shifted his journey from income-driven to purpose-driven. He reveals the mindset shift, habits, and leadership principles that helped him reclaim clarity, meaning, and direction.Listeners will learn:The hidden cost of paycheck chasingWhy purpose produces more sustainable successHow self-leadership changes your professional and personal lifePractical steps for transitioning to purpose-driven livingHow to overcome resistance, fear, and uncertaintyThis episode is perfect for mid-career professionals, leaders, and anyone who feels stuck in the cycle of working hard but feeling unfulfilled.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this powerful episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, host Paul Lawrence Vann interviews Dr. Munira Zahabi, The Niche Navigator and Amazon best-selling author about the transformational power of discovering your niche. Dr. Munira breaks down the process of finding your unique value, standing out in competitive industries, and developing a message that resonates deeply with your ideal audience. From personal leadership to business growth, this episode delivers actionable insights for entrepreneurs, mid-career professionals, and anyone seeking clarity and purpose.What You Will Learn:Why niche clarity is the foundation for business and career successThe symptoms of being misaligned with your true nicheHow to articulate your value with confidence and authorityThe mindset shifts required to step into visibilityPractical steps to begin identifying and owning your nicheHow niche clarity accelerates leadership opportunities and financial growthGuest Links: • Website: www.thenichenavigator.com • Link Hub: https://munira.link • Phone: 818-854-4704Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this powerful episode, host Paul Lawrence Vann welcomes Faith Rumer, performance empowerment coach, voice and speech consultant, singer-songwriter, actor, and author of Truly Be Seen and Heard.Faith shares her journey from performer to globally sought-after voice coach and reveals how your voice is the key to authentic communication, leadership, and confidence.Listeners will learn how to access their true voice, connect from the heart, and use presence to influence and inspire.Key Topics CoveredFaith’s personal journey to becoming a performance empowerment coachThe connection between voice, mindset, and confidenceHow to move from invisible to visible in your personal and professional lifeVocal and breathing techniques that unlock authentic expressionWhat it means to “raise your impact” through presenceInsights from her new book Truly Be Seen and HeardWhy your voice is your most powerful leadership toolHow to overcome fear and self-doubt when communicatingEmail: Faith@RaisingYourImpact.comPhone: 310 948-4335Voice, Presentation & Performance Coachhttps://raisingyourimpact.com/Speakerhttps://www.faithrumer.com/Voice, Singing, Acting & Dialect Coachhttps://theartistfirst.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this transformative episode, Paul Lawrence Vann interviews Karen Lee Cohen, a trailblazer in broadcast television and peace-centered storytelling. Together, they explore how the power of story can enlighten minds, heal hearts, and connect humanity on a deeper level.Karen discusses the inspiration behind her collaborative book “Let’s Be Peace,” which brings together 20 authors to share their unique pathways toward healing and inner calm. Drawing from her illustrious career in media, she reveals how creative leadership and authentic storytelling can cultivate peace both personally and globally.This conversation will inspire anyone seeking to live with more purpose, compassion, and presence in a noisy, divided world.What You’ll Learn in This Episode- The inspiration behind “Let’s Be Peace” and the 20 collaborators who made it possible- How storytelling heals both the storyteller and the listener- Practical ways to create and maintain peace in your everyday life- Lessons from an Emmy-winning career that shaped Karen’s view of leadership and media’s responsibility to inspire- Why peace starts within and how to share it outwardly in meaningful ways- The role of empathy and awareness in creating global connection through creative workMemorable Quotes from Karen Lee Cohen“Peace begins when we tell the truth about ourselves and listen deeply to others.”“Healing the world begins with healing our inner world first.”Discover more about Karens' Let's Be and Let's Be Peace movement at: www.LetsBePeace.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, host Paul Lawrence Vann reveals how he transformed his leadership skills into consistent income opportunities. You’ll discover:How to identify and monetize your transferable leadership skills.The mindset required to shift from “employee” to “income-generating leader.”Real examples of how leadership opens doors to consulting, speaking, coaching, and business ventures.Whether you lead teams, manage projects, or run a business, this episode will teach you how to leverage your influence for impact—and income. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this episode, Paul Lawrence Vann shares how developing simple, repeatable systems became the key to achieving lasting financial freedom. From automating his finances to tracking progress through weekly reviews, Paul reveals how structure, not complexity, can help anyone create peace of mind and build wealth.Key Takeaways:Why financial freedom starts with daily systems, not big leapsHow automation reduces decision fatigue and stressThe importance of consistent tracking and reflectionHow to reset when your system fails and get back on trackResources Mentioned:Financial Freedom Starter System (available at paulvannspeaks.com)Budgeting and tracking tools such as Mint, YNAB, or Rocket MoneyAudience: For mid-career professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone ready to stop guessing and start systemizing their money to achieve true financial independence.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this episode, host Paul Lawrence Vann shares the pivotal moment that changed his relationship with money forever. Learn how to shift from consumer habits to wealth-building actions, uncover practical steps to begin creating assets, and hear insights that will inspire you to transform your financial destiny.Key Takeaways:Identify your personal turning pointReplace consumerism with creator habitsBuild a sustainable wealth mindsetEmbrace delayed gratification for long-term freedomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this transformative episode of Wealth Academy Podcast, host Paul Lawrence Vann explores how your relationship with money reveals your deeper beliefs, fears, and confidence levels. Learn how to shift from scarcity to abundance by:Understanding your money storyReprogramming limiting beliefsCreating empowering financial habitsLeading yourself toward financial freedomKey Takeaway:When you transform your money mindset, you transform your destiny.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this episode of Wealth Academy Podcast, host Paul Lawrence Vann explores how emotional intelligence shapes the way leaders connect, communicate, and create trust.You’ll learn how emotional awareness can elevate your leadership, enhance your relationships, and transform the way you listen and respond.Key Takeaways:Why emotional intelligence is the foundation of effective leadershipHow active listening builds influence and trustThe power of empathy in decision-makingStrategies to strengthen emotional resilience and team harmonyListen now and discover how leading with emotional intelligence can help you achieve greater clarity, connection, and confidence in every area of your life.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this powerful solo episode, Paul Lawrence Vann reveals a leadership truth that defines greatness: motivation may ignite your journey, but consistency builds your legacy. Through personal insights, real-world lessons, and practical guidance, Paul shows how daily discipline and unwavering self-leadership can transform fleeting ambition into generational impact.Listeners will discover how to break the cycle of starting and stopping, how to create habits that drive long-term results, and how to develop the resilience required to finish strong.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why motivation fades and how to replace it with purpose-driven consistency.How to lead yourself when the excitement disappears.The secret to turning small, repeated actions into lasting influence.How consistency compounds into wealth, leadership, and legacy.Know that:“Motivation is a spark; consistency is the flame that builds legacy.”Listen now and discover how showing up daily changes everything.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this solo episode of the Wealth Academy Podcast, host Paul Lawrence Vann takes listeners on a transformational journey through the beliefs about money that once limited his financial growth and the mindset shifts that changed everything.Paul reveals how early money messages from childhood shape the way we think, spend, and save as adults. He opens up about the internal obstacles that once held him back, and how embracing self-leadership became the key to rewriting his financial story.Listeners will discover:How your early environment and experiences form your money beliefsWhy awareness is the first step toward financial transformationHow self-leadership empowers you to create new financial habitsThe three money beliefs that keep most people stuck in scarcityHow to adopt an abundance mindset and attract greater opportunitiesThis episode isn’t just about dollars, it’s about developing a relationship with money that reflects confidence, purpose, and self-worth.If you’re ready to let go of limiting beliefs and step into financial freedom, this episode will inspire you to lead yourself first — and watch your wealth follow.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this intimate and transformational episode, Paul Lawrence Vann shares the moment that completely changed his definition of success.Before Paul could lead organizations, teams, and audiences all around the world, he first had to learn how to lead himself.Paul will share how self-leadership became the catalyst for every big breakthrough in his life and business. He will explain how your internal game not your titles, net worth, or external validation determines your success and fulfillment.Tune in to leave this episode with a renewed sense of purpose and direction, practical tools for leading yourself, and the mindset shift to break free of mediocrity and lead with influence and integrity.Key Takeaways* True success starts on the inside. External results are a reflection of your internal leadership.* Self-leadership starts with awareness and accountability. You can’t lead what you don’t understand.* Discipline creates consistency, and consistency compounds into long-term success.* Your mindset is the foundation. The way you think determines the way you perform.* Leading yourself allows you to lead others. People follow clarity, confidence, and character, not titles.If today’s message inspired you, don’t keep it to yourself , share it with a friend, colleague, or family member who’s ready to grow in self-leadership.Subscribe to the Wealth Academy PodcastLeave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts Follow Paul on LinkedIn and Instagram: @paullawrencevann Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations

In this transformative episode, host Paul Lawrence Vann welcomes Rovan Deon — “The Breakthrough Coach, a master of transformation with over three decades of experience in personal development. Rovan helps individuals and leaders break through emotional barriers, overcome fear, and awaken their highest potential to achieve powerful, lasting results in both life and business.A Certified Master NLP Practitioner, Certified Hypnotist, and Strategic Interventionist trained through the world-renowned Robbins-Madanes Training, Rovan fuses Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, and Strategic Intervention to create rapid, profound breakthroughs that redefine what’s possible.From vice presidents of global banks to Grammy-nominated artists, filmmakers, and even speechwriters for presidents, Rovan’s clients span industries and continents — each transformed by his rare ability to help them step into their most confident, clear, and purpose-driven selves.Tune in as Rovan shares his insights on unlocking human potential, the science of transformation, and the art of becoming truly unleashed. This is an episode that will inspire you to let go of limitations and lead your life with confidence, clarity, and courage.Listen now and discover how to create your breakthrough moment.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wealth-academy-podcast-wealth-is-more-than-just-money/donations