Your Financial Maven®
Your Financial Maven®, hosted by Samantha Mittman Besnoff, CPA, is a podcast where you will be challenged to change the way you think about and understand money to be more financially empowered and less stressed. As Your Financial Maven® I will be bringing you my insights and expertise as well as through my guest interviews. It’s important to think about the psychological aspect of how our upbringing and experiences change how we make spending and financial decisions. I’ve spent almost 30 years in the accounting world in various areas and that is why I am known as Your Financial Maven®.
Hosted and Produced by Samantha M. Besnoff, CPA
Edited by Kris Zarnoch of KMZen Creative
Music Written, Composed, and Performed by Daniel Shore
Episodes
44 episodes
Ep39 Part 2 of Talking Tax Debt with Morgan Q. Anderson, EA
Tax Debt can be really scary if you not sure what to do. I sat down and had a fantastic conversation with Morgan Q. Anderson, EA all about Tax Debt and that "There is Always a Solution." This is a Part 2 of 2 of our fun and exciting c...
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Episode 39
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Ep38 Part 1 of Talking Tax Debt with Morgan Q. Anderson, EA
Tax Debt can be really scary if you not sure what to do. I sat down and had a fantastic conversation with Morgan Q. Anderson, EA all about Tax Debt and that "There is Always a Solution." This is a Part 1 of 2 because the conversation was amazin...
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Episode 38
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DYKYM Minisode- Individual Tax Information for your 2024 Taxes
It's 2025 and Tax Season is here. In this minisode, I give some insights and tips for Individual Taxpayers. IRS Resources:www.irs.gov and you can als...
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The Last DYKYM Minisode Small Business Edition for 2024
It's the last day of 2024 and for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs, I leave you with my final Do You Know Your Money Minisode!____________________________________________________________ YFM wants to hear from you! Feel fre...
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Episode 38
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Ep37 Chatting with Financial Therapist Lindsey Konchar, MSW, CFSW
Sometimes it's okay to ask for help, especially when it comes to dealing with our money. And I don’t just mean using a CPA or Financial Planner but maybe taking the time to talk with a Financial Therapist. In my last episode for 2024, I share w...
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Episode 37
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Ep36 Chatting with Alise Kabakoff, Owner of Knit Me Sew Me
As small business owners we sometimes feel like we are on an island and no one else knows what we go through. But that 's not true! There are so many of us small business owners, me included, that have probably gone through similar things and k...
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Episode 36
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Ep35 Some Coaching Advice with Business Coach Liz Wolfe
Whether you are already in business or you are thinking about it, having an understanding of being a small business owner is important. In my latest episode, I sit down with Business Coach Liz Wolfe as we chat about her passion for helping entr...
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Episode 35
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Ep34 Chatting about Women and Financial Independence after Death of or Divorce from a partner
Are you a woman who recently is going through or who has already gotten divorced? Or you lost your partner to death? Then this episode is important for you. In this episode I am joined by Rachael Burns, CFP, CDFA. Rachael is passionate ...
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Episode 34
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E33 Do you Know your Money Minisode Individual Tax Update 2024
Minisodes are back! In this DYKYM Minisode, I share important information for individual taxpayers on things to know for the end of 2024 before tax season begins. Resources:
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Episode 33
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Ep32 There is No Shame in Talking about Money with my guest Stephanie Mccullough, Financial Planner
In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Mccullough, Financial Planner, Speaker and Podcaster. Stephanie changed careers at age 30 to work with her father, a lifelong financial guy. But she didn’t feel it was her calling until she discovered the Hum...
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Ep31 Interview with Christian Brim, CEO of CORE Group
My latest guest is Christian Brim, CEO of CORE Group. Christian states that "Life has a way of teaching us invaluable lessons, and for me, it was the experience of my family's bankruptcy as a child. It molded my determination to help others thrive...
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Ep30 Talking Intellectual Property and Trademarks with Elizabeth Milian
As an Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner, you should really look into intellectual property and trademarks. In my latest episode, I sit down and chat with Elizabeth Milian, a trademark attorney with her own boutique firm. She is passionate about...
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Ep29 Talking with Roger Pearson from Seagull Technologies that helps Small Business Thrive
In my latest episode of Your Financial Maven, I sit down with Roger Pearson, President of Seagull Technologies. For over 50 years, Roger has created, sold or managed many small businesses. But in 2001, he switched course and began working as a Mas...
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Ep28 Talking with the "Money Goddess" Morgana Rae
We show love for others so why not for our money. Check out my latest episode with Morgana Rae. She is a 20-time #1 international best selling author and mentor coach, and she is regarded to be the world’s #1 authority on relationship with money. ...
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Ep27 My conversation with Dr. Jeff Standridge from Innovation Junkies
Join me as I speak with Dr. Jeff Standridge from Innovation Junkies. We have a great conversation geared towards small business and talking about money, but also some personal finance in there as well. Jeff has "over 30 years of experience in lead...
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Ep26 Chatting with Curtis May from Practical Wealth Advisors
In my latest episode of Your Financial Maven, I sit down and chat with Curtis May from Practical Wealth Advisors. Curtis's "primary focus of his financial planning firm is to help individuals and families become financially free by following the p...
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Ep25 My conversation with Connor Tyson, Financial Advisor
In my latest episode I sit down and chat with Connor Tyson, a financial advisor for over 23 years. Connor is the Owner/ Founder of Progress Solutions LLC. As a Financial Adviser, Connor has his Series 65, a Registered Investment Advisor, a N...
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Ep24 My interview with Barbara Weaver Smith from The Whale Hunters
In my latest episode, I sit down with Barbara Weaver Smith, founder and CEO of The Whale Hunters®. She is also the co-author of Whale Hunting: How to Land Big Sales and Transform Your Company, and author of Whale Hunting with Global Acco...
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Ep23 Conversation with Marc Steren, CEO and Co-founder of University Startups
Entrepreneurship is exciting, fulfiling, and scary all at the same time. Join me on this weeks episode as I chat with Marc Steren, CEO and Co-founder of University Startups. I've known Marc for over 20 years and we had such fun and informative con...
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EP22 My Money Conversation with Couple Abigail and Keith
This week on Your Financial Maven, I sit down with couple Abigail Vacca and Keith Berthiaume, Hosts of the Global Treasurers Podcast, to talk all about being in a relationship and money. It's important to have those conversations when you are in a...
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EP 21 Do You Know your Money Minisode- Life Insurance Basics
In my latest installment of Do You Know your Money Minisodes, I chat all about Life Insurance Basics and why it is so important to have. Check out this Life Insurance calculator:
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Ep20 My Interview with Prince Dykes, MBI, RIA
Financial Literacy month is in April and it is important to talk to our kids about money. I sat down with Prince Dykes who is the Managing Partner, Royal Financial Investment Group, Co-Founder of Global Children Financial Literacy Foundation, Auth...
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Ep19 Talking with Ariana Contreras from Women's Money Matters
In my latest episode, I sit down with Ariana Contreras Senior Community Engagement &Communications Manager with Women’s Money Matters Non-profit Organization based out ofBoston, MA. We chat about how Ariana came to the organization...
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Ep18 Talking with Small Business Owner Rich Waine pt 2
Part 2 of my conversation with Small Business Owner Rich Waine of Richard Waine Photography. The conversation continues with small business talk and then shifts to share our insights for young adults and why understanding your money is so importan...
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EP 17 Talking with Small Business Owner Rich Waine pt 1
Part 1 of my conversation with Small Business Owner Rich Waine of Richard Waine Photography all about small business and money. As small business owners, it is important to understand why knowing your money can help you be more successful in your ...
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