About this episode

Emily Stroud discusses overcoming money avoidance and building financial confidence, particularly for women and young adults.

Emily Stroud shares insights on financial literacy, the importance of starting early, and practical steps for managing personal finances, especially for women and young adults.Her sincere desire is to share with you how to handle your finances so you can live without fear and anxiety. She currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband and two children, and manages a boutique financial services firm called Stroud Financial Management . As a wife, mom, and financial advisor, she understands life can be complicated, and money issues can cause stress and anxiety. Her hope is that you find rest and find answers to the financial questions that weigh on you. There is a way to live this busy life free from the fears associated with money, and my goal is to guide you there. Emily is a Christian Financial Advisor and bestselling author of Faithful Finance. She also cohosts the Faithful Finance Podcast, serving over 15,000 Christian women and families who want practical guidance balanced with faith-based perspective. What sets Emily apart is her approach: she helps listeners move beyond anxiety or shame around money, offering actionable strategies rooted in biblical stewardship…

People in this episode

Host: Marcylle Combs

Guest: Emily Stroud

Topics covered

• financial literacy
• money management
• personal finance
• women and finance
• Christian financial advice

Keywords

• financial confidence
• money avoidance
• personal finances
• financial advisor
• biblical stewardship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Stroud Financial Management, Faithful Finance Podcast

Books & works: Faithful Finance

Places: Fort Worth, Texas

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