Price of Avocado Toast

Today we celebrate the five year anniversary of the Price of Avocado Toast Podcast. The original production of this show was simply a way to document our own debt-free journey and it has turned into a truly transformative experience. Thank you to every single one of you for being a part of our journey over the last five years. Cheers to FIVE whole years, Toasties!   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

In today’s episode we dissect some of the bad, awful, and downright dangerous advice we have seen on personal finance. We tell you why we think it isn’t wise and what we recommend instead. You’ll hear our ideas about how to tackle debt sustainably and what we really think about the FICO score. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Debt payoff emotions Credit card habits The FICO conundrum   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Straw on Netflix Crew Finance Empowered Money Academy   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

On today’s episode we’re giving you the step by step priority list for which debts to tackle first. This is not the strategy you chose to get debt-free; this is the playbook for when life hits the brakes you need to triage some stuff. This is a common situation and one that can be really tense without guidance, so our hope is that you hear our voices in your brain if you ever have to navigate this type of situation. Hang in there, Toasties.    In this episode, we chat about: High priority debts Triaging what to pay Putting debt shame aside   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Crew Finance Empowered Money Academy ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

On today’s episode we scroll through the subreddit r/debtfree to give some friendly financial counseling advice. We each handpicked two scenarios to ask the other one live for some coaching support. While obviously we don’t have all the information, this episode was such a blast to record. Let us know your thoughts on this structure - we’d love to do more of these if you all like it. Enjoy! In this episode, we chat about: Life after debt payoff  Cash out refinances - is this a good idea? Inheritance advances How to stay motivated on the debt free journey   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy Reddit question #1 - what next? I paid off all my debt. Reddit question #2 - cash out refinance Reddit question #3 - inheritance advance Reddit question #4 - motivation on the journey Die With Zero by Bill Perkins   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s episode debunks the polarizing personal finance tool of a debt settlement. We share why we think these companies can be dangerous and give you anecdotal evidence to share our reasoning. You’ll hear how these companies might be harmful and ways to combat it on your own instead. In this episode, we chat about: Debt settlement flaws Creditors and collectors Strategies for debt reduction   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy Adrienne’s Bankruptcy episode   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

In this week’s podcast episode we are talking all about REALISTIC ways to approach your debt payoff journey. There are a million and one ways to tackle your debt, but we are breaking down a few of our favorite things to keep in mind to make sure that you are being realistic with your goals. We want to make sure you are sustainably paying off your debt and this episode gives you exactly what you need to do that!    In this episode, we chat about: Realistic ways to approach your debt payoff journey  Why you need an emergency fund  Rolling through a difficult season of life    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Episode 174: How to Pay off Your Debt in a Strategic Way That Is Best for Your Financial Situation Carly Hill from Debt Free Mom  Rachel Duncan from Money Healing Club   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis Podcast Support: Weir Digital Marketing  

On today's episode we talk to Rebecca, an licensed attorney from California who practices civil litigation including estate planning. Rebecca comes on to answer some of our burning questions about estate planning and to get into some of the more nitty-gritty details that our quick hitter episode didn’t cover the first time. We are so thankful to have had an expert on the show, and we know you’re going to get a ton from this episode.    Disclaimer: this is all legal education and not legal advice, so please do your research and connect with a local estate attorney for your specific situation.   In this episode, we chat about: Estate Planning 101 Holographic Wills Why “lawyering up” could save you money in the long run   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more  trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

In this episode, we explore how to tackle debt without sacrificing the things that bring joy and meaning to life. From intentional travel planning to evaluating extracurriculars for your kids, we discuss ways to align spending with personal values and maintain a sustainable financial journey. Plus, we dig into practical tools and mindset shifts to help you make confident, values-based decisions around money. In this episode, we chat about: Intentional spending  Aligning spending with your values Understanding the trade-offs and balance   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

On today’s episode we go over an exercise we do with all of our clients to find clear numbers on the savings journey. The canned tuna and sushi numbers reflect the pitstops you might make when saving for the future. You’ll find out how to calculate the numbers for your household and some questions to ask as you navigate this important step of debt-proofing your life. Finally, we’ll tell you where to park your savings so that it is safe and maybe even give you some additional support toward your goals.   In this episode, we chat about: Emergency fund numbers How to find what you need Questions to spark conversations   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Find your canned tuna and sushi numbers here Empowered Money Academy TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more by April 30, 2025.  trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s guest is our good friend, David Gourley. David comes on to walk step by step through the process needed to discover your financial needs in retirement. While retirement looks very different for each person, having a general idea and understanding of the amount you’ll need will help you feel empowered moving forward. David shares a simple tool you can use to find this number and walks through an example so that you can try it on your own along with us on the show. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Budgeting + cash flow Pensions + social security Cutting expenses to raise income   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more by April 30, 2025.  trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Crew Finance Empowered Money Academy https://www.k-12planning.com/links David's retirement calculator tool Former episodes of POAT with David Episode 112: The Current State of Student Loans w/ Financial Planner, David Gourley Episode 073: The Budget Teacher CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Three time podcast guest, David Gourley is joining us today. He is a former teacher, a father to three sweet babies, and a current Financial Planner focusing on helping other educators and public servants. He specializes in student loan planning and loves talking about taxes, retirement, and of course, budgeting! https://www.k-12planning.com/links  Twitter @DavidG_CSLP  LinkedIn David's retirement calculator tool ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

We asked and you told! Today we share the “unhinged” ways you all said you have paid off some debt. This list comes from an Instagram poll, so if we missed anything then let us know! You’ll hear some of the ways real folks have paid off debt, from the biggest sale of someone’s life to joining the site where you can bare it all for viewers. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Non-conventional ways to pay off debt Action steps we personally took What we’d do if we started today   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more by April 30, 2025.  trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Crew Finance Empowered Money Academy ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

It’s been four years since we sold our first home and we have lived a lot of life in the meantime. We sat down to chat and share our feelings around this big leap we made. Was it the right choice? Do we regret selling a home with a 3% mortgage? You might be surprised by the conversation and our thoughts. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Selling our first home Contentment in life Raising our young family   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more by April 30, 2025.  trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Crew Finance Empowered Money Academy ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

This is not your normal money conversation. Today’s episode is a deep dive into self-rescue swim lessons with Master Instructor, Gaylynne Sword. We talk about how drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for children 5 and older. This is a topic that we have been passionate about since we first enrolled our eldest daughter in lessons at 18 months. We’ve since put all three of our kids through self-rescue lessons and could talk about this topic for hours. With summer right around the corner, this conversation is one that we want to share with you ASAP.    In this episode, we chat about:   Accessibility and affordability of swim lessons  Why self rescue lessons actually work  Self-rescue swimming methodology Water safety tips for parents  MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy SafeSwimSolutions.com  https://castwatersafety.org/  CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Today’s guest, Master Swim Instructor, Gaylynne Sword, has worked in the drowning prevention community since 2009. She has taught thousands of lessons and trained nearly 50 instructors across the country. She’s passionate about helping families breathe a little easier, knowing that they have done everything they can to protect their child from an aquatic accident. Gaylynne recently developed SafeSwimSolutions to make obtaining aquatic survival skills easier, in hopes that it will become as mainstream as taking children to well-checks and buckling them into car seats. She believes in accessibility for all children to become aquatic problem solvers! SafeSwimSolutions.com    ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

Are you stuck spinning your wheels within your budget? Do you love a good life hack to come out on top? Today's episode features five little known budget hacks that we’ve seen with clients that we think could be the catalyst for you and your budget!   In this episode, we chat about: Rising food costs Ways you can tackle your debt  The influence of social media   TODAY’S PODCAST SPONSOR Crew Finance Sign up today for free and Crew is giving $25 to any Toasties who deposit $500 or more by April 30, 2025.  trycrew.com/toast  Use code TOAST   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Crew Finance Empowered Money Academy   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s episode stems from trends we’ve seen with our coaching clients and Empowered Money Academy members over the past year. Many folks are losing jobs and spending significant time unemployed in this volatile job market. This conversation is quick, but we wanted to give you some actionable steps to be thinking of while navigating your job instability. Hang in there, Toasties!    In this episode, we chat about: Unemployment trends Things we don’t recommend Action steps to protect yourself   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy Crew - our favorite Fintech and HYSA Use the code TOAST and the link above for $25 when you deposit $500 before April 30, 2025 ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

Today’s guest is Janine Firpo, an accomplished speaker, author, and entrepreneur who consistently challenges gendered norms in the finance world. She joins us to chat about impact investing and how aligning your investing with your values is key to feeling empowered on your money journey. We chat about the stigmas facing women as investors and ways to begin growing wealth that don’t sacrifice your ethics and your morals. This is such a timely episode for this current political climate so we couldn’t be more thrilled to share Janine with you all. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about:   Impact investing The importance of money conversations  Women and investing power   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy As you Sow, Invest Your Values  Activate Your Money book CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Today’s guest is JANINE FIRPO an accomplished speaker, author, and social entrepreneur, with a long history of working at the intersection of women and their money. From the early years of Apple to senior positions with HP, the World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Janine has always found herself making an impact.   She is the author of Activate Your Money: Invest to Grow Your Wealth and Build a Better World and the co-founder of Invest for Better, a nonprofit that is catalyzing a movement in which millions of professional women are educated, enabled, and empowered to activate the power of their money for themselves and for the world.  In 2024, Forbes named Janine one of “50 Over 50” female leaders who continue to make an impact later in life. LinkedIn  Invest for Better Membership ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s episode features Paige Connell, a mom and wife sharing the realities of mental load and unequal partner support on social media. We chat about the financial burdens women face as they step away from their careers throughout motherhood, as well as the ramifications of unpaid leave and childcare costs. Paige’s content resonates for many women and as such she has become a leading advocate for equal partnerships in the home. This is an episode that might have some listeners feeling discomfort - we ask that you lean into that discomfort and identify what it brings up. It is an important conversation as we navigate the changes we need in the world. Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: The truth of the SAHM life Unequal mental load in relationships The state of childcare in the United States   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy Fair Play by Eve Rodsky CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  TikTok @sheisapaigeturner  Instagram @sheisapaigeturner  Do You Want The Truth Podcast   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

Today's guest is Bekah Burns, a certified life coach and enneagram specialist who comes on to chat about the intersection of enneagram and our patterns in life. We talk about the nine types and how we’ve seen the behaviors show up in our financial coaching clients. This episode just scratches the surface of enneagram, so if you’re interested in learning more, then we invite you to dive deeper. You’re going to leave this one feeling excited to find out more about your enneagram type! Enjoy!    In this episode, we chat about: The Enneagram vs other tests The 9 types and their traits What the Enneagram can show us   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Bekah is a certified ICF Life Coach with a knack for turning every career twist into an upgrade. By tuning into alignment with tools like the Enneagram, she guides her clients from where they are now to where they want to be. When life feels like a puzzle, Bekah is the one who skillfully helps people fit all the pieces together. Working 1:1 with folks at companies like Target, Fiji Water, JetBlue and Microsoft, she helps her people illuminate their next right step while gaining the courage to embrace it with confidence. Connect on with Bekah on Instagram @bekah.burns Snag Bekah’s enneagram starter pack and free enneagram assessment   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s guest is Shannah Game, a fellow podcaster and money coach who is helping others transform their lives through recognizing and overcoming the money trauma they experience. We talk about how money trauma shows up for folks of all classes, and we share some strategies you might be able to use when you feel some discomfort arising. Shannah’s new book drops today, February 19th, so make sure you listen to the whole episode to hear about the giveaway details! Enjoy!   In this episode, we chat about: Recognizing money trauma Strategies to tackle hard moments Unraveling your relationship with money   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Empowered Money Academy Trauma of Money    CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUEST:  Shannah Game is a powerhouse financial expert, certified trauma of money specialist, certified financial planner, and the unapologetically bold host of the award-winning Everyone’s Talkin’ Money podcast, with over 28 million downloads. Her new book, Unraveling Your Relationship with Money: Discover and Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life, takes readers on a transformative journey to heal the emotional wounds of financial shame, fear, and anxiety—empowering them to rewrite their money stories and live with abundance. With over 20 years of experience as a money coach, Shannah has made it her mission to challenge outdated money advice and focus on what really matters: how people think, feel, and act around money. Her work has helped thousands break free from financial struggles, overcome limiting beliefs, and create wealth on their terms. Shannah isn’t here to sugarcoat—she’s here to flip the script on finances, deliver no-BS advice, and show you how to finally align your money with the life you truly want. Instagram @shannahgame Snag Shannah’s book! Listen to Everyone’s Talkin’ Money! Or connect at her website everyonestalkinmoney.com   ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s episode is a breakdown of our financial coaching programs! We chat about who we believe coaching is best for and how we can help those people overcome their money hangups. We address the biggest obstacles people face when considering coaching and help talk you through why those objections might not be as worrisome as you’re making them. If you’re considering coaching we want to invite you to submit an application. We’re in open registration until February 15th, 2025, so check the show notes to submit an app today!   In this episode, we chat about: Our coaching programs Who coaching is best for Overcoming the big worries   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Apply for financial coaching HERE: https://airtable.com/apphUvcDoxxlcA80F/pagUDIKQxr9v5zX0z/form    ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget! FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis