#13 - A Sit Down with Amy Shope: Being Purpose Driven, Navigating Acceptance, & Dylan's House

#13 - A Sit Down with Amy Shope: Being Purpose Driven, Navigating Acceptance, & Dylan's House

Chris sits down with Amy Shope, owner and financial advisor at Lehner Shope Wealth Group, and co-founder of the nonprofit Dylan's House, which provides homes for people on the autism spectrum who are ready for independent living. Amy understands the unique struggles faced by special needs parents better than anyone, having a son on the spectrum who is the namesake of her nonprofit. On the show, she discusses her story with Dylan, how this initiative came to be, and her ambition on where she wants it to go. This was an important conversation on largely underdiscussed segment of our society. We think you'll come away from this episode happy to know they have such a champion in Amy. To learn more about Dylan's House, please check out their website: dylanshouse.org To learn more about us, check this out: linktr.ee/mediatefinancial

#12 - A Sit Down with Heather Fronk: Community, Advocacy, and Clothed in Strength

In this episode of the podcast, Chris Mediate sits down with Heather Fronk, CEO and founder of Clothed in Strength, a local nonprofit dedicated to restoring dignity, confidence, and opportunity for low- to moderate-income single mothers and their families. Clothed in Strength exists to bridge the gap between government assistance and financial freedom for those who are working hard but still struggling to meet basic needs — a gap Heather personally knows from her own early experience as a young single mother. Heather shares the powerful story behind the organization’s founding, the principles that guide its work, and the real-world challenges faced by the women it serves. This episode is another reminder that financial well-being, personal confidence, and community support are often more connected than we realize. To learn more about Clothed in Strength, you can visit them here: https://clothedinstrength.org/

#11 - A Sit Down with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini: His Foundation, Fight Night, & More

In this fireside chat, Chris Mediate sits down with boxing legend Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini for a candid conversation that goes beyond the ring. Ray reflects on his foundation's work in the community, their upcoming Fight Night fundraiser Friday night, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime defined by discipline, pressure, and purpose.   A very big thank you to Ray for taking the time to make this lively, insightful discussion happen.    For Fight Night tickets and more info on the Ray Mancini Foundation, visit this link: https://boomboommancini.com/ [https://boomboommancini.com/]   For more on Mediate Financial, check this out: https://linktr.ee/mediatefinancial [https://linktr.ee/mediatefinancial?fbclid=IwY2xjawPaTItleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYY0F0SUp2UEtzdE5jV2NGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkF_lOc7sdWLqPjzU_L0CR6aHBYljcDvAWet7cTJXbdFCIU-QB5Ir6PA9GAS_aem_txCYiSE_nQSKQuGYyvcCPA]

#10 - How Long Do You Need Income For?

Stable retirement income is by far the most important component of any successful retirement. In previous episodes, we talked about how much you need, but how do you know how long you'll need it for? Recorded on October 14, 2024.   Resources to purchase Your Money Your Purpose: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Purpo-Retirement-Fulfilling/dp/1964046114 [https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Purpo-Retirement-Fulfilling/dp/1964046114] Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-money-your-purpo-e-christopher-mediate/1145435159 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-money-your-purpo-e-christopher-mediate/1145435159] Discount (all proceeds go to the local rescue mission!): https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mediatefinancial/event/yourmoneyyourpurposebook/ [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mediatefinancial/event/yourmoneyyourpurposebook/]   Check us out using the links below! Website: https://mediatefinancial.com/ [https://mediatefinancial.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MediateFinancialServices/ [https://www.facebook.com/MediateFinancialServices/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediate-financial-services [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediate-financial-services] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qD2PbhUMP6qyflgrNf8xw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qD2PbhUMP6qyflgrNf8xw]

#9 - The Election Results & Your Money

Discussing Donald Trump's decisive election day win and what that means for the stock market, the economy, and your money. Recorded on November 6, 2024.    Resources to purchase Your Money Your Purpose: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Purpo-Retirement-Fulfilling/dp/1964046114 [https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Purpo-Retirement-Fulfilling/dp/1964046114] Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-money-your-purpo-e-christopher-mediate/1145435159 [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/your-money-your-purpo-e-christopher-mediate/1145435159] Discount (all proceeds go to the local rescue mission!): https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mediatefinancial/event/yourmoneyyourpurposebook/ [https://secure.qgiv.com/for/mediatefinancial/event/yourmoneyyourpurposebook/]   Check us out using the links below! Website: https://mediatefinancial.com/ [https://mediatefinancial.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MediateFinancialServices/ [https://www.facebook.com/MediateFinancialServices/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediate-financial-services [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediate-financial-services] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qD2PbhUMP6qyflgrNf8xw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_qD2PbhUMP6qyflgrNf8xw]