Money & Legacy: Debt, Wealth, Family & Career

By Laura Sexton

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Money shouldn’t feel this overwhelming — especially when you’re doing everything “right.”


Money & Legacy is a financial clarity podcast for capable, high-functioning families who make good money but still feel stressed, uncertain, or stuck when it comes to their finances.


Hosted by Laura Sexton, Money & Legacy Coach and founder of Accelerate Your Legacy, this podcast helps families move from financial overwhelm to clarity — and from clarity to confidence — so they can build a legacy on purpose.


Many families today aren’t struggling because they lack income.
They’re struggling because they’re drowning in information.


Between podcasts, gurus, social media advice, and conflicting opinions, it’s easy to feel frozen — unsure who to trust, which system to follow, or what step actually matters next. When everything feels important, progress stalls.

This show exists to quiet the noise.


Think of Money & Legacy like a conversation with a trusted friend over coffee — where big financial ideas are distilled, simplified, and made tangible for real life with kids, schedules, faith, and long-term goals.


Laura brings both lived experience and professional training to the mic. She and her husband paid off $372,347 in debt, and for more than five years she has coached hundreds of families to gain clarity, reduce financial stress, and move forward with confidence.


Laura is trained in the Dave Ramsey principles of budgeting and debt elimination, as well as Ken Coleman’s clarity-driven approach to decision-making and purpose. Her coaching style is forward-focused, practical, and intentionally impartial — she does not sell financial products or earn commissions — so every recommendation is made solely in her clients’ best interest.


Most episodes are solo teaching conversations, designed to help you:

  • Cut through financial overwhelm and gain clarity
  • Build a budget that gives permission, not pressure
  • Pay off debt with confidence and direction
  • Make calm, values-aligned money decisions
  • Create simple systems that work for real family life
  • Lead money conversations with confidence at home


Occasionally, Laura brings real families onto the show for coaching conversations, where listeners can hear real questions, real numbers, and real breakthroughs — and yes, you can apply to be coached on the show. Select interviews with thoughtful leaders also support listeners on their financial journey without shame or conflicting advice.


At its core, Money & Legacy is about transformation.


This podcast helps you move from:
 Overwhelm → Clarity → Confidence
From reaction to ownership.
From stress to peace.
From survival to legacy.


As you keep listening, money will feel calmer.
Your goals will feel clearer.
And your confidence will grow as you lead your finances with intention.


If you’re ready for money to feel simpler, lighter, and aligned with the life you’re building, you’re in the right place.


Subscribe to Money & Legacy so you don’t miss an episode — and share it with a friend you want to see gain clarity, confidence, and a legacy that lasts.


Episode Date
199. The Work-From-Home Business More Moms Should Know About // with Melissa Broughton
Jun 09, 2026
198. Everything Feels Urgent When You’re in Transition
Jun 02, 2026
197. Two Sisters, Two Money Mindsets: The Hidden Money Lessons Inside Disney’s Twitches
May 27, 2026
196. Making More Money Isn’t Fixing Your Stress
May 19, 2026
195. Why Keeping Up Is Costing Your Family More Than You Think
May 12, 2026
194. Why Tap-to-Pay Is Costing You More Than You Realize
May 05, 2026
193. Why “I Deserve This” Is Keeping You Stuck
Apr 28, 2026
192. What Happened When They Finally Let God Into Their Debt Story // with Sammy Wedemeyer
Apr 21, 2026
191. What Every Single Mom Needs to Hear About Money Right Now // with Rachel Duck
Apr 14, 2026
190. The Consumption Culture Lie: Why Normal Money Habits Are Keeping Families Stuck
Apr 08, 2026
189. Why Financial Clarity Serves Your Whole Family
Mar 31, 2026
188. When Money Stress Hijacks Your Parenting: How Financial Stress Affects Patience, Presence, and Peace at Home
Mar 29, 2026
187. My Spouse Won't Talk About Money -- Now What?
Mar 20, 2026
186. How Money Stress Is Affecting Your Kids More Than You Think
Mar 10, 2026
185. Pre-Packaged Money Plans Are Failing People - Here’s the Fix // with Jesse Ernst
Mar 03, 2026
184. We Make Good Money… So Why Do We Still Feel Broke?” (The Real Fix: Spending vs. Systems)
Feb 24, 2026
183. How to Survive the Middle of Your Debt-Free Journey (Without Quitting)
Feb 17, 2026
182. Stop Giving Allowance: The One Rule That Keeps Kids From Feeling Entitled
Feb 10, 2026
181. How to Have Better Money Talks as a Couple: The Family Business Meeting
Feb 03, 2026
180. Why Does Budgeting Make Me Feel So Trapped? Is There a Better Way?
Jan 27, 2026
179. This Year Will Be Different -- If You Change What Actually Matters With Money
Jan 20, 2026
178. Why Group Coaching Creates Real Change
Jan 13, 2026
Trailer - Money & Legacy Podcast
Jan 10, 2026
177. Why Comfort Is Keeping You Stuck (and how to get ahead)
Jan 06, 2026
176. Financial Fresh Start
Jan 01, 2026
175. Quiet Money: Letting Peace, Purpose, and Legacy Be Enough This Christmas
Dec 26, 2025
174. Legacy-Level Giving: How Aligned Generosity Shapes Your Family, Your Finances, and Your Future
Dec 18, 2025
173. What Is “Enough”? How Identity, Not Income, Stops Overspending and Creates Financial Peace
Dec 15, 2025
172. How to Set Holiday Money Boundaries Without Guilt
Dec 04, 2025
171. Comparison Season: How to Feel Rich, Grounded & Grateful Without Overspending
Nov 27, 2025
170. The Gratitude Equation: How Thankfulness and Perspective Create Peace (and Multiply Generosity)
Nov 20, 2025
169. How to Stop Overspending to Feel Like a Good Parent: The Real Cost of an Expensive Holiday
Nov 13, 2025
168. Student Loans Are Back: How to Find Peace (and a Plan) When Payments Restart
Nov 06, 2025
167. Frightening Finances: Naming Your Money Fears Before They Run the Show
Oct 30, 2025
166. How to Stay Steady When Everyone’s Panicking
Oct 24, 2025
165. How to Give Generously Without Guilt: Finding Joy and Alignment in Your Finances
Oct 20, 2025
164. What 100 Family Budgets Taught Me: The Truth About Money, Values, and Simplicity
Oct 16, 2025
163. Disney’s Ichabod & Mr. Toad: Money Lessons on Impulse Buys, Greed, and Choosing Better Counsel
Oct 13, 2025
162. Lead Your Life Like a CEO: How to Stop Reacting and Start Building Your Legacy
Oct 09, 2025
161. Why You Keep Sabotaging Your Budget (and How to Finally Stop)
Oct 06, 2025
160. Debt-Free Holidays: How to Plan Now and Avoid a January Money Crash
Oct 02, 2025
159. Remember the Titans: Money Lessons on Teamwork, Budget “Playbooks,” and Tough Calls
Sep 29, 2025
158. Quiet Cracking at Work: How to Spot It and Take Back Ownership of Your Career
Sep 25, 2025
157. How to Stay Motivated When Saving Money Feels Slow
Sep 22, 2025
156. How to Finish the Year Strong With Your Money
Sep 18, 2025
Money Lessons from Toy Story: Comparison, Teamwork, and Contentment
Sep 15, 2025
154. What Your Kids Are Learning From You Right Now
Sep 11, 2025
153. How do I know when it's okay to spend?
Sep 08, 2025
152. Career Reset: What do you want to be when Fall grows up?
Sep 04, 2025
151. Freaky Friday & Money Lessons: Empathy, Impulse Buys, and Family Unity
Sep 01, 2025
150. The $250 Lesson: When Plans Change and Money Feels Wasted
Aug 21, 2025
149. Money Lessons from Twilight: Risk, Wealth, and Identity
Aug 18, 2025
148. How to Reset Your Budget After a Chaotic Summer
Aug 14, 2025
147. Question of the Day: How Do I Teach My Kids About Money Without Adding Chaos?
Aug 11, 2025
146. How to Reset Your Routine for Fall: Aligning Your Schedule with Your Values
Aug 07, 2025
145: Money Lessons from Ratatouille: Cooking Up Your Financial Future
Aug 04, 2025
144. Buying a Car Without Debt: How to Navigate Big Purchases with Confidence and Peace
Jul 31, 2025
143. Question of the Day: How to Align Your Spending With Your Values (Without Feeling Deprived)
Jul 28, 2025
142. Debt Triage: How to Calm the Chaos and Pay Off Debt Fast
Jul 24, 2025
141. Money Lessons from "You’ve Got Mail": Generational Wealth, Class Clashes & Financial Identity
Jul 21, 2025
140. 3 Fast Cash Strategies That Won’t Break Your Long-Term Goals
Jul 17, 2025
139. How Can I Change Careers Without Wrecking My Budget?
Jul 14, 2025
138. The Hidden Cost of Parent PLUS Loans: What Every Family Needs to Know
Jul 10, 2025
137. Galaxy Quest & Your Bank Account: What This 90s Classic Can Teach You About Money, Mindset & Meaning
Jul 07, 2025
136. How to Plan When Income is Inconsistent
Jul 03, 2025
135. Question of the Day: How to Create a Budget That Works (Without Feeling Deprived)
Jun 30, 2025
134. From Scarcity to Abundance: Shift Your Money Mindset
Jun 26, 2025
133. How to Grocery Shop on a Budget Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Eggs!)
Jun 23, 2025
132. Burned Out or Just Misaligned? How to Spot the Signs & Get Back on Track
Jun 19, 2025
131. Beat Summer Expenses: Frugal Family Fun Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Jun 16, 2025
130. Raising Money-Smart Kids Without Losing Your Mind This Summer
Jun 12, 2025
129. You're Not Behind - Your Measurement is Wrong
Jun 09, 2025
128. Is Entrepreneurship Right for You? How to Build Income on Your Terms
Jun 05, 2025
127. Redefining Success: A Memorial Day Reflection
Jun 02, 2025
126. I Make Too Much to be This Broke: The Turning Point
May 29, 2025
125. The 5 Money Lessons I Wish I Knew at 18
May 26, 2025
124. Purpose or Paycheck? Can it be Both?
May 22, 2025
123. How to Make Money Easy
May 15, 2025
122. You’re Never Just a Mom (Mother’s Day Minisode)
May 11, 2025
121. The Hidden Cost of Making It Work: When Peace Is the Better ROI
May 08, 2025
120. Modeling Boundaries—The Money Lesson I Hope My Kids Remember [Minisode]
May 05, 2025
119. How to Avoid the Entitlement Trap
May 01, 2025
118. You Don't Want a Better Job, You Want a Better Life
Apr 24, 2025
117. Math Doesn't Care About Our Feelings
Apr 17, 2025
116. How to Have Less Stress in Your Money and Career
Apr 10, 2025
115. Your Future Self Deserves Better
Apr 03, 2025
114. Clear Next Steps to Find Your Dream Career
Mar 27, 2025
113. Generosity and Why It's Important
Mar 20, 2025
112. Fired from Your Job? Here’s What to Do Next!
Mar 13, 2025
111: Unlocking Career & Financial Freedom with Coach David Gibbs
Mar 06, 2025
110. Break Free from the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle: A Step-by-Step Plan
Feb 27, 2025
109. Budgeting Hacks for Busy Families: How to Make Your Money Work for You
Feb 20, 2025
108. How to Optimize Your Income: From Side Hustles to Salary Increases
Feb 13, 2025
107. 5 Proven Strategies to Crush Debt and Build Wealth in 2025
Feb 06, 2025
106. Financial & Time Freedom // with Jesse Ernst
Jan 30, 2025
105. Build a Career You Love: Aligning Work with Your Legacy
Jan 23, 2025
104. Financial and Career Decisions During Uncertain Times: From Overwhelm to Clarity
Jan 14, 2025
103. Money & Career Synergy: Weekly Habits for a Strong 2025
Jan 09, 2025
102. Fresh Start & Smart Money Moves in 2025!
Jan 02, 2025
101. The Christmas Club Account Advantage
Dec 26, 2024
Our 100th Episode!
Dec 19, 2024
99. Curb Your Holiday Overspending
Dec 12, 2024
98. 11 Tips for Hosting a Budget Friendly Christmas Party
Dec 05, 2024
97. Grateful Hearts, Wise Financial Choices
Nov 28, 2024
96. How to Save on Groceries with Hannah Stewart
Nov 21, 2024
95. What I wanted to say at the Birthday Party but didn't...
Nov 14, 2024
94. Mastering Your Budget with YNAB: Insights from Financial Coach Cortney Kaveh
Nov 07, 2024
93. Trick or Treat? Money Edition
Oct 31, 2024
92. When Life Throws You Curveballs
Oct 24, 2024
91. Legacy Building 101
Oct 10, 2024
90. Practical Steps to Escape Consumer Culture
Sep 27, 2024
89. How to Know When it's the Right Time to Buy
Sep 19, 2024
88. Balancing Grace and Guilt: Financial Introspection
Sep 12, 2024
87. The First Step to Financial Independence
Sep 05, 2024
86. The Self-Investment Dilemma: How to Make the Right Choice
Aug 22, 2024
85. Small Films, Big Lessons: My Journey as a Filmmaker
Aug 08, 2024
84. Quick Getaways: How We Made a Last-Minute Vacation Work
Aug 01, 2024
83. Self-Employment 101: Financial Stability and Growth Tips
Jul 25, 2024
82. From Setbacks to Comebacks: A Guide to Financial Resilience
Jul 18, 2024
81. Oh Thank Heaven for 7-Eleven
Jul 11, 2024
80. Declaration of Financial Independence
Jul 04, 2024
79. Justin Timberlake Concert Insights: Balancing Fun and Finance
Jun 27, 2024
78. Defining Your Own Success Story
Jun 20, 2024
77. How to Secure a Mortgage with Manual Underwriting
Jun 13, 2024
76. Power in Guidance: The Case for a Coach
Jun 06, 2024
75. The Journey to Abundance: Overcoming Scarcity Mindsets
May 30, 2024
74. Laura's Guide to Saving Big This Summer
May 23, 2024
73. Identity and Integrity: Keys to a Rich Life
May 16, 2024
72. The Cost of Yes: Understanding Opportunity Cost in All Life Choices
May 09, 2024
71. "I Make Too Much to Work With a Coach"
May 02, 2024
70. Seven Reasons Why Combining Finances Strengthens Relationships
Apr 25, 2024
69. Beyond Worry: Building a Secure Financial Future
Apr 18, 2024
68. Financial Parenthood: Navigating Blame and Responsibility
Apr 11, 2024
67. Savoring a Flavorful Life on a Budget
Apr 04, 2024
66. Beyond Hustle: Cultivating Sustainable Success Through Intentional Living
Mar 28, 2024
65. The Blended Mortgage Trap Exposed!
Mar 21, 2024
64. Zero Sum Budgets Don't Always Add Up
Mar 14, 2024
63. Financial Nostalgia: Lessons from the Classics // with David Gibbs
Mar 07, 2024
62. Mastering Money Habits: Insights from 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear
Feb 29, 2024
61. Legacy Beyond Money: Crafting Meaningful Relationship Narratives
Feb 22, 2024
60. College Choices and Forgiveness: Mastering Student Loans
Feb 15, 2024
59. How Your First Memories Shape Your Future
Feb 08, 2024
58. Crafting Life Lessons Through Stories
Feb 01, 2024
57. Unveiling the Psychology of Money for a Financially Empowered Future!
Jan 25, 2024
56. Navigating the Bonus Money Dilemma
Jan 18, 2024
55. Crafting a Rich Life with Core Values
Jan 11, 2024
54. Sinking Funds 101
Jan 04, 2024
53. Imagine 2024: Setting Goals, Choosing Words, and Slaying Dragons
Dec 28, 2023
52. The Truth About Budgets & Freedom
Dec 21, 2023
51. Your Income Isn't the Limit
Dec 14, 2023
50. Debunking the Lie: Why Debt ISN’T Helpful
Dec 07, 2023
49. Cultivating Your Financial Orchard // with Chad Hufford
Nov 30, 2023
48. Gratitude: Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 23, 2023
47. Delayed Gratification: The Power of Patience
Nov 16, 2023
46. Through Heartbreak to Strength: Overcoming Shame // with Jodi Rosser
Nov 09, 2023
45. No-Spend-Vember: 10 Strategies for a Successful No Spend Month
Nov 02, 2023
44. From Scholarship Kid to Leaving an Endowment // with Sara Hurst
Oct 26, 2023
43. I'm Ready For a Change: Now What?
Oct 19, 2023
42. 4 Signs You're Ready for Change: Recognizing Financial Discontentment
Oct 12, 2023
41. Breaking the Cycle: Are you Too Broke to Get Ahead?
Oct 05, 2023
40. Unveiling the Unseen: How Ignoring Your Finances Can Lead to Financial Trouble
Sep 28, 2023
39. Death by 1,000 Paper Cuts: The Power of Intentional Spending
Sep 21, 2023
38. The Value of Time: Shaping Your Legacy // with Suzanne Scullion
Sep 14, 2023
37. Mid-Week Resets: Reflecting on Goals, Systems, and Dreams
Sep 07, 2023
36. Student Loan Pitfalls and Payoff Strategies
Sep 04, 2023
35. Unlocking Opportunities through Financial Clarity // with Amy Greene
Aug 28, 2023
34. Chaos to Clarity: The Art of Prioritizing your Finances
Aug 21, 2023
33. From Financial Struggle to Legacy Building // with Meredith Fletcher
Aug 14, 2023
32. Beyond the Numbers: Navigating Emotional Aspects of Money Plan Meetings
Aug 07, 2023
31. From Clay Tablets to Modern Enrichment: The Library Long-Term Impact
Jul 31, 2023
30. Love, Money, and Abundance: How Being Debt-Free Transforms Lives
Jul 24, 2023
29. Securing Your Long-Term Impact: Practical Steps for Finishing Well
Jul 17, 2023
28. The Legacy of Friendship: More Than Money | Personal Finance Insights
Jul 10, 2023
27. Leaving Your Mark on the World | Financial Wellness Insights
Jul 03, 2023
26. Monopoly Mentality: How Credit Cards Can Sabotage Your Finances (a throwback episode) | Financial Wellness Insights
Jun 26, 2023
25. Living Fully and Leaving a Legacy: Insights from 'Die With Zero' by Bill Perkins
Jun 19, 2023
24. Mastering the Other Debt Snowball: Dealing with those pesky collection calls | Debt Management Tips
Jun 12, 2023
23. Financial Freedom Journey: From $0 to $1,000 | Unlock Life & Financial Freedom
Jun 05, 2023
22. Remember to Add THIS to your Spending Plan | Financial Wellness Insights
May 29, 2023
21. Summer Budget Savers: Affordable Family Fun Without Overspending
May 22, 2023
20. Budgeting 101: Easy Steps to Take Control of Your Money
May 15, 2023
19. Finding Gratitude in Failure: A Mindset Shift for Growth
May 08, 2023
18. What to Expect When You Work with a Financial Coach
May 01, 2023
17. Investing for your Child's Future with Alissa Krasner Maizes
Apr 24, 2023
16. The Truth About Parent PLUS Loans and How to Protect Your Finances
Apr 17, 2023
15. Money Basics: What Everyone Should Know About Managing Finances
Apr 11, 2023
14. Top 4 Money Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids
Apr 03, 2023
13. Why Financial Transformation is for People Like You
Mar 27, 2023
12. How Your Money Story Shapes Your Financial Decisions
Mar 20, 2023
11. How to Curb Impulse Spending and Build Better Habits
Mar 13, 2023
10. Are You Eating Your Budget? How Food Choices Impact Your Finances
Mar 06, 2023
9. Creating Life Freedom: Part 3 of the Solve for Freedom Series
Feb 27, 2023
8. Unlocking Career Freedom: Part 2 of the Solve for Freedom Series
Feb 20, 2023
7. Finding Financial Freedom: Part 1 of the Solve for Freedom Series
Feb 13, 2023
6. Know Your Why and Win
Feb 06, 2023
5. Why Using Cash Changes the Way You Spend
Jan 30, 2023
4. Simple Steps to Rediscover Joy in Your Financial Journey
Jan 23, 2023
3. Why Living Without Debt Is the New Power Move
Jan 16, 2023
2. How to Tune Out Noise and Follow Financial Wisdom
Jan 09, 2023
1. Create Better Habits to Achieve Your Goals
Jan 02, 2023
TRAILER
Dec 27, 2022