Dr. Sev Talks Money

What does it actually look like to start your life over at 60 — after 32 years of marriage, after losing your identity as a wife, a first lady, and a woman who gave everything to everyone else? Tanya Washington did it, and she didn't just survive — she rebuilt from the ground up.In this episode, Tanya shares how she went from a 498 credit score to a 742, earned two associate degrees later in life, and rediscovered herself after decades of being defined by her roles. Her story is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging for any woman who has ever wondered if it's too late to start again.We cover the identity shift that hits hardest after a long marriage ends, how going back to school gave her a space to just be Tanya, the step-by-step credit journey that changed her financial life, the mindset shift that made rebuilding feel possible, and what she says to women who feel too exhausted or too far behind to even try.If you've been waiting for permission to begin again — this is it.****************************************************Join Dr. Sev's Wealth Warriors Community for more financial discussions and insights (FREE to join): https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about****************************************************The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen! Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoneyMy website: www.sevtalksmoney.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/****************************************************Tanya's bio and ways to connect:Tanya "Winningatlife" Washington is a transformational voice for women over 60 who are rebuilding their lives after divorce, loss, and major life transitions. A mother of nine, she spent over three decades in marriage before facing the reality of starting over—emotionally, financially, and personally.After her divorce, Tanya rebuilt her life from the ground up—raising her credit score from 498 to 742, returning to college to earn two associate degrees, and creating financial independence on her own terms. Through her content, coaching, and digital products, she now helps women 60+ reclaim their identity, rebuild confidence, and create a clear path forward without feeling overwhelmed.Known for her calm, honest, and no-nonsense approach, Tanya teaches that it’s never too late to start again—and that rebuilding your life is not failure, it’s transformation.Connect with Tanya: Instagram @IAmTanyaWinningAtLife | Facebook: Tanya Winning at Life0:00 — What Does Starting Over at 60 Really Look Like?2:00 — Why She Goes By "Tanya Winning at Life"5:00 — 32 Years of Marriage, Then Starting From Scratch10:00 — How Going Back to School Helped Her Find Herself Again16:00 — From a 498 to a 742 Credit Score: The Real Journey24:00 — Why Community Is the Secret Weapon Nobody Talks About26:00 — The Mindset Shift That Made Rebuilding Feel Possible33:00 — What to Do When You Feel Too Old and Too Exhausted to Rebuild37:00 — What Tanya Is Working on Now and Where to Find Her

In this episode, Dr. Sev is joined by Scott Maderer, coach, speaker, and author, for a practical conversation about building a life that fits. They explore how aligning time, talent, and money, and focusing on the right work instead of more work, can help create clarity, sustainability, and intention in everyday life.Listeners will walk away with reflection questions, mindset shifts, and simple steps they can take to move forward with confidence.Scott is the author of Inspired Living: Assemble the Puzzle of Your Calling by Mastering Your Time, Talent, and Treasures. He helps individuals and couples make intentional decisions around time, work, and money that support sustainable, values-aligned lives.Connect with Scott and explore his free resources here: https://www.inspiredstewardship.com/sev************************************Join Dr. Sev's free community for women here: https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about?ref=98f6434472254253b84ed49d2cce7860The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen! Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoneyMy website: www.sevtalksmoney.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/

Wealth is more than money in the bank and this episode challenges the idea that you have to rush, grind, or chase quick wins to build it. Dr. Sev is joined by Stoy Hall, founder of Black Mammoth, for a grounded and insightful conversation about redefining wealth and building financial confidence in a healthier, more sustainable way.This discussion centers on minority women and women business owners navigating overwhelm, responsibility, and high expectations while trying to grow their wealth. Topics include practical wealth-building steps, the emotional side of money, philanthropy as part of financial growth, and why customized financial planning matters.Listeners are encouraged to rethink what wealth truly means and to embrace a definition rooted in peace, purpose, generosity, and freedom rather than pressure or comparison.Stoy Hall is the Founder of Black Mammoth and host of the No BS Wealth Podcast. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Stoy focuses on helping business owners and families build wealth in a way that aligns with their values, emotions, and long-term goals.His work centers on financial education, implementation, and the Modern Family Office approach, designed to remove overwhelm and help clients live freely, give back, and build lasting legacies.Contact Stoy at these places:https://www.blackmammoth.com/our-familyHis free resource: https://www.blackmammoth.com/how-to-become-rich-guideHe is Stoy Hall on every social media platform.************************************The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen! Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoneyMy website: www.sevtalksmoney.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/Join our free community for women: https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about?ref=98f6434472254253b84ed49d2cce7860

What happens when grief turns into guidance? In this episode, Sarah Brady shares her deeply personal story of surviving a 74-car accident that took her father's life, and receiving a six-figure wrongful death settlement at just 17. She opens up about the emotional complexity of grief and money, the mistakes she made with her windfall, and the importance of preparing for the unexpected through wills, estate planning, and honest conversations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that financial education must meet people with empathy, and that preparing your legacy is one of the greatest gifts you can leave behind.Sarah is a nationally recognized credit and finance expert, writer, and former certified credit and housing counselor. Since 2016, she’s written trusted personal finance content for top outlets like Forbes Advisor, Yahoo! Finance, USA Today Blueprint, Experian, Credit Karma, and Investopedia. With a background in loan underwriting, SEO content, and financial education, Sarah makes complex money topics clear and relatable, especially around credit, debt, scams, and the emotional side of money.Substack: https://sarahcbrady.substack.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scbradyEstate planning websites mentioned in the recording: https://trustandwill.com/https://www.estateguru.com/************************************The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen! ******************************Join our community of women in the Wealth Warriors Community at no cost: https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about?ref=98f6434472254253b84ed49d2cce7860******************************Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoneyMy website: www.sevtalksmoney.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan-financialcoach/

Our financial story can be rewritten at any stage of life. This episode explores how resilience, mindset, and mindfulness shape the way we handle money and life’s challenges. From learning to navigate financial independence to overcoming setbacks, we talk about what it means to bounce back stronger and build confidence through every stage of our financial journey.My guest is Dr. Shanae Jefferies—a sociologist, public speaker, and professor. As a first-generation college graduate and daughter of two Army veterans, she brings a unique perspective on resilience and equity. She’s also the founder of Shanae Shantel LLC, where she transforms research into real-world tools that help people and communities thrive.Connect with her on TikTok and Instagram @awkward_phd************************************The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen! Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoneyMy website: www.sevtalksmoney.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/

Build wealth that lasts for generations and years to come, because legacy isn’t just dollars. It’s the wisdom, values, and intentional conversations that shape how your money lives beyond you. In this episode, we unpack why mindset and emotional mastery matter, and how to make money serve your mission. Marcella Mollon-Williams shares her L.E.G.A.C.Y. pregame framework—Legacy Lens, Emotional mastery, Generational goals, Alignment audit, Capital strategies, and Your next move—so you can start building wealth that transforms future generations, not just transfers to them.Marcella is a Behavioral Financial Advisor™, award-winning entrepreneur, and co-host of the L.E.G.A.C.Y. Pregame Podcast. As co-founder of Legacy Builder Group, she helps first-generation six-, seven-, and eight-figure earners master the mindset and money behaviors that turn income into lasting, multi-generational wealth.A Certified Master Mindset and Cognitive Behavioral Coach, Marcella blends financial expertise with behavioral science to equip high-income households with strategies that protect and grow their wealth while preserving their family values and mission. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News & World Report, and NPR, she is a sought-after speaker who inspires audiences to build legacies that outlive them.Find her here:The L.E.G.A.C.Y. Pregame Podcast - https://www.legacypregamepodcast.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/msmwilliams YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyBuilderGroup************************************The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security. Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen! Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoneyMy website: www.sevtalksmoney.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoneyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/