Life Changing Money with Barbara Schreihans

What do Vogue, the Kardashians, Playgirl, and female entrepreneurs have in common? Celebrity and branding photographer Katie Levine joins us for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to be seen and why the visuals behind your business matter more than ever. Katie shares the story behind photographing one of the internet's most talked-about Playgirl covers featuring Britney Spears' ex-husband, Sam Asghari, and reveals why the "female gaze" created such a powerful response online. From interning at Vogue and working alongside legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz to shooting celebrities and helping entrepreneurs elevate their brands, Katie offers an inside look at the creative world behind the camera. But this episode isn't just about celebrity stories. It's about visibility, confidence, and building a brand that reflects the value of what you've created. Tune in to hear: How Katie landed internships at Vogue and with Annie Leibovitz The behind-the-scenes reality of celebrity photoshoots The story behind Sam Asghari's viral Playgirl cover Why creating a safe environment is essential during photoshoots The difference between the male gaze and the female gaze in photography Katie's experiences photographing celebrities, including the Kardashians Why entrepreneurs should invest in professional branding photography How often business owners should refresh their brand photos The importance of mood boards, Pinterest, and creative direction Building a team for a successful branding shoot Trends Katie is loving (and a few she's ready to retire) How to balance timeless imagery with staying current The power of authentic visibility in business Practical advice for pursuing seemingly impossible dreams Why persistence often matters more than permission Connect with Katie: Instagram: @katielevinephoto Website: katielevinephoto.com Podcast: Beyond My Lens How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

What if 90% of what you’re already spending could become a business deduction? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down what it really means to “write off your life” and why it’s one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to business owners. If you’re an entrepreneur, you are taxed on your profits, not your revenue. That means the goal isn’t to make less money. The goal is to strategically lower your taxable income so you keep more of what you earn. Yet so many business owners wait until April to think about taxes… and by then, it’s too late. Barbara debunks common myths around audits, loans, business valuations, and “not making enough to need strategy.” She explains why proactive tax planning (not reactive tax filing) is the real key to building wealth and creating freedom. Tune in to hear: Why business owners are only taxed on profits — and how to use that to your advantage The biggest myths keeping entrepreneurs from maximizing write-offs How to legally turn travel, board meetings, and even holiday trips into deductions Creative (and compliant) ways to write off meals, phones, home offices, and more Why most CPAs are reactive — and what that could be costing you The real audit statistics that might surprise you Why waiting until tax season guarantees you’re overpaying How strategic write-offs can help fund major life goals like buying a home or adopting a child The mindset shifts that will help you stop fearing taxes and start planning proactively Sign up for the FREE Write Off Your Life Masterclass happening February 26th: https://taxedacademy.com/woyl-mc How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

Are six-figure and seven-figure launches actually profitable? Or are we just celebrating revenue without asking the real question...what’s left over?In this powerful behind-the-scenes conversation, Barbara sits down with ads strategist Ashley Brock to unpack what actually creates sustainable wealth: profitability, smart tax strategy, strategic investments, and getting in the right rooms.From overcoming skepticism around ads to saving six figures in taxes, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to scale a business the right way. Barbara shares why profit is always her first filter, how real estate can generate immediate tax savings (yes, immediate), and why masterminds can either accelerate your growth or drain your wallet if you’re in the wrong one.Tune In to Hear:Why seven-figure launches don’t matter if your profit margins are weakThe exact mindset shift that made Barbara finally embrace adsHow Ashley saved six figures in taxes after hiring a strategistThe difference between a CPA and a true tax strategistHow real estate can create immediate tax deductions through depreciationWhat cost segregation actually means (explained simply)Why 100% bonus depreciation makes this a powerful investing yearHow being in the right mastermind can 10x your growthHow to choose the right room (and avoid the wrong one)The $50,000 investment Ashley made before she felt “ready”Why trust and discernment matter when investing in mentorsThe burnout wake-up call that forced Barbara to create boundariesHow scaling to a 33-person team changes your leadershipWhy entrepreneurs must celebrate wins to keep growingThe connection between wealth, generosity, and impactConnect with Ashley: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ads.with.ashley/While the 2026 Council Mastermind is currently closed, you can join the waitlist for 2027 here. https://thecouncilmastermind.com/thecouncil In the meantime, if you’d like to join one of our upcoming retreats, head here for details. https://taxedacademy.com/eventsHow To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.bizSign Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!

The biggest difference between wealthy business owners and everyone else isn’t how much they make, it’s how they structure their spending.In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down how strategic spending, not last-minute scrambling, is what actually creates massive tax savings and long-term wealth. From writing off luxury vehicles like G-Wagons to turning girls’ trips into legitimate business deductions, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies high earners use all year long (not just in April).You’ll also learn how business owners legally write off domestic and international trips including retreats, girls’ weekends, wine trips, wellness getaways, masterminds, and even milestone birthday trips. Barbara explains the 50% rule for domestic travel, the 75% rule for international trips, and how travel days, meetings, photoshoots, content creation, and board meetings all count.If you want 2026 to be the year you stop overpaying in taxes and start playing the game the wealthy already understand, this episode is a must-listen.Tune in to hear:Why income level has nothing to do with who builds real wealthHow wealthy business owners plan tax strategies all year — not in AprilWhy online business owners absolutely qualify for business vehiclesThe truth about mileage vs. actual vehicle expensesHow bonus depreciation works for vehicles over 6,000 poundsWhy G-Wagons, Escalades, trucks, and luxury SUVs are popular tax toolsThe five-year rule that lets you move a business car to personal use tax-freeHow financing a vehicle doesn’t stop you from writing off 100% of itHow to legally write off domestic trips using the 50% ruleHow international trips qualify with the 75% business-use ruleWhy travel days automatically count as business daysHow photoshoots, meetings, and content days turn trips into deductionsHow girls’ trips, wine weekends, and wellness retreats can be written offWhy wealthy entrepreneurs see spending as strategy — not splurgingHow to stop relying on your CPA and start proactively saving on taxesJoin the Write Off Your Life Masterclass:How To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.bizSign Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!

What if one of the biggest expenses in your family budget could also become one of your most powerful tax strategies?In this episode, Barbara breaks down a little-known (and often misunderstood) tax strategy that can completely change how business owners pay for health, wellness, and family medical care: the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP).Most business owners are already spending tens of thousands of dollars each year on things like therapy, orthodontics, hormone testing, supplements, gym memberships, and medical care for their children, but they’re paying for all of it with after-tax dollars. This episode explains how, when structured correctly, a MERP allows your business to reimburse you tax-free for qualifying medical expenses, dramatically reducing your tax bill year after year.You’ll learn why most CPAs have never heard of MERPs, why many business owners who think they have one are using it incorrectly, and how the tax code actually allows these reimbursements when the plan is properly set up and administered.Tune in to hear:Why health and wellness is the second largest expense in most family budgetsHow MERPs convert personal medical spending into tax-free reimbursementsThe difference between itemized medical deductions and business reimbursementsEntity-specific rules for S-corps, C-corps, and family management companiesWhy letters of medical necessity are critical for many expensesHow to avoid common compliance mistakes that trigger IRS scrutinyHow MERPs support long-term financial planning for families and childrenDownload the free Write Off Your Wellness Guide: https://taxedacademy.com/writeoffyourwellnessHow To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.bizSign Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!