Ep. 25 - What My Father Taught Me About Legacy and Kindness| A Special Father's Day Conversation with Peter Raimondi

Ep. 25 - What My Father Taught Me About Legacy and Kindness| A Special Father's Day Conversation with Peter Raimondi

What does it mean to be a great father? How do we create a lasting legacy? And what role do kindness, curiosity, financial empowerment, and lifelong learning play in building a meaningful life? In this special Father’s Day episode of Worthy, Jess sits down with her father, Peter Raimondi—Founder and CEO of Dakota Wealth Management—for a heartfelt conversation about fatherhood, parenting, leadership, wealth, personal growth, and the lessons that shape us across generations. Peter reflects on the influence of his late father, the example set by his parents’ marriage, and how those experiences taught him the importance of kindness, respect, integrity, and leaving the world better than he found it. He shares why he believes being a father is, at its core, about being a teacher—and how the values we pass down become part of the legacy we leave behind. Together, Jess and Peter explore the connection between self-worth and financial empowerment, particularly for women, and discuss why understanding your finances can be a powerful tool for confidence, independence, and freedom. This episode is a moving father-daughter conversation about gratitude, family, leadership, purpose, and the people who help shape who we become. In this episode, we discuss: • What it means to be a father and role model • Parenting, leadership, and teaching by example • Legacy and leaving the world better than you found it • The influence parents have on future generations • Curiosity, lifelong learning, and intellectual growth • Financial literacy and financial empowerment • Women, money, confidence, and self-worth • Entrepreneurship and building a meaningful career • Gratitude, family, and living with purpose #Fatherhood #FathersDay #Legacy #Parenting #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #FinancialLiteracy #WomenAndMoney #SelfWorth #Entrepreneurship #WorthyPodcast To learn more about Peter or to inquire about becoming a client, visit www.dakotawm.com [http://www.dakotawm.com] Thank you for tuning into Worthy. Don’t forget to subscribe where you listen to podcasts and to our YOUTUBE channel: https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast [https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast] To reach our team with any questions or opportunities please email us at Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com [Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com] You can follow Jess on Instagram @jessicaraimondiyoga

Ep. 24 - Letting Go of the Narratives That No Longer Serve You: A Season One Finale with Jess

In this season finale of Worthy, Jess opens up about why she chose to pause, the pressure of feeling “behind” in a world obsessed with timelines, and how stepping away became one of the most healing and transformative choices she could make. She explores the idea that rest is not failure, laziness, or falling behind—but a necessary part of growth, creativity, nervous system regulation, and personal evolution. Jess shares candidly about the pain of losing both a romantic relationship and meaningful friendships over the last year, and how those experiences forced her into deep introspection. She reflects on turning pain into purpose through the creation of Worthy, while also realizing that healing is not linear and that there was still more work to do beneath the surface. This episode is an honest conversation about identity, reinvention, emotional healing, and learning to let go of the old narratives we attach to who we think we’re supposed to be. Jess explores the identities we hold onto for safety, validation, and belonging—and what happens when life asks us to release them in order to grow. She also shares insights about moving into a new home and entering a new chapter—one that will continue in Season Two. If you’ve been feeling lost, exhausted, disconnected from yourself, pressured by timelines, or uncertain about where you are in life, this episode is a reminder that slowing down does not mean you are failing. Sometimes the pause is the transformation. Topics Include: • Self-worth and healing • Rest and burnout recovery • Letting go of fake timelines • Heartbreak and friendship loss • Turning pain into purpose • Creativity and introspection • Authenticity and emotional healing • Starting over and embracing change Follow, rate, and share Worthy if this episode resonates with you. Season Two is coming soon. Visit our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast To reach our team with any questions or opportunities please email us at Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com You can follow Jess Raimondi on Instagram @jessicaraimondiyoga

Ep. 23 - Aging, Empowerment, and Not Giving a F**K: A Mother's Day Conversation with Chris Raimondi

In this special Mother’s Day week episode of Worthy, Jess sits down with her mom, Chris Raimondi, to celebrate her 79th birthday—and to have an honest, wise, and unexpectedly humorous conversation about aging, identity, and self-worth. Together, they explore what it really feels like to step into a new chapter of life —one where society often stops paying attention. Chris speaks candidly about the experience of feeling invisible in a world that prioritizes youth, and how that shift can challenge your sense of worth if you’re not grounded in who you are. But this conversation is anything but heavy—it’s empowering. Chris shares her perspective on how to navigate every stage of life with intention: to stay curious, keep learning, and actively seek out knowledge through books, conversations, and lived experience. Her belief? Empower yourself so you can empower the people around you. Jess and Chris also dive into: * How parenting changes with awareness—and what Chris would do differently raising her daughters today * The importance of allowing your children to struggle, learn, and become independent * Setting boundaries and choosing peace—even when it means letting go of lifelong relationships * Taking radical accountability for yourself—and how that transforms every relationship in your life * What it truly means to know and trust yourself In one of the most personal moments of the episode, Chris opens up about her wishes for her funeral—and why she believes we should be “eulogized” while we’re still alive, a powerful experience her family created for her on her 75th birthday. This episode is a reminder that purpose isn’t something you find—it’s something you decide. And that every stage of life holds meaning, depth, and opportunity when you choose to meet it fully. Chris Raimondi is a woman who knows exactly who she is—unapologetically—and still calls herself “the luckiest girl in the world.” This episode is for you if you: * Are navigating aging or watching a parent move through it * Have ever questioned your worth in a world that values appearance over depth * Want to build stronger boundaries and healthier relationships * Are learning to trust yourself and take full accountability for your life * Believe there is more to life than what society tells you it should look like You can keep up with Chris on her podcast called Share Anything, Because I’m Listening  wherever you get your podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/share-anything/id1735588364 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/share-anything/id1735588364] You can also find her on instagram @cmr208 Thank you for tuning into Worthy. Don’t forget to subscribe where you listen to podcasts and to our YOUTUBE channel: https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast [https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast] To reach our team with any questions or opportunities please email us at Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com [Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com] You can follow Jess on Instagram @jessicaraimondiyoga

Ep. 22 - The Healing Power of Music for Neurological Conditions: Restoring Dignity & Worth – A Conversation with Cristina Rodriguez

In this episode of Worthy, Jess sits down with Cristina Rodriguez—Co-founder and President of Mind & Melody, a nonprofit using music to bring joy, dignity, and connection older adults living with neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s Cristina’s work has earned national recognition, including being named a L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth—but what stands out most is how long she almost didn’t pursue it. Jess and Cristina explore the self-doubt that held her back, the rejection she faced early on, and the moment she chose to trust herself anyway. They talk about how our sense of worth can be shaped by rejection—and how to come back to it. They also dive into the deeper mission behind Mind&Melody, and the often-overlooked worth of those living with neurological impairment. In a world that equates worth with productivity, this conversation is a powerful reminder that our value doesn’t disappear when memory does. This is a conversation on purpose, resilience, and remembering the worth that’s always been there. To learn more about Mind & Melody visit their website: www.mindandmelody.org [http://www.mindandmelody.org] You may also follow them on Instagram @mindandmeoldyinc  Thank you for tuning into Worthy. Don’t forget to subscribe where you listen to podcasts and to our YOUTUBE channel: https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast [https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast] To reach our team with any questions or opportunities please email us at Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com [Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com] You can follow Jess on Instagram @jessicaraimondiyoga

Ep. 21 - Happiness Lives Beneath the Noise: A Conversation With Rob Mack

In this powerful and uplifting episode of Worthy, I sit down with positive psychology expert, author, and happiness coach Rob Mack, whose life took a profound turn after a deeply personal battle with depression—and a moment that changed everything. After surviving a suicide attempt, Rob experienced a powerful awakening that led him on a path to study happiness, ultimately earning a master’s degree in positive psychology and dedicating his life to understanding what it truly means to be happy. Together, we explore the truth about happiness—and the biggest misconception we’ve been taught: that it’s something outside of us to chase or achieve. Rob shares how happiness is actually something we already have access to, and how learning to quiet the mind allows us to reconnect with it. We also dive into: * Rob’s definition of true happiness * How negative bias shapes our thoughts—and how to rewire it * Simple, practical steps to begin exploring happiness in your own life * Why small shifts can create powerful change over time * How to calm the mind and reconnect with what’s already within you This conversation is deep, honest, and surprisingly joyful—with moments of lightness, humor, and real humanity. Rob’s energy is contagious, and his approach makes happiness feel accessible, not overwhelming. If you’ve ever wondered where to begin—or felt like happiness was just out of reach—this episode is for you. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call 988. You are not alone. Follow Rob on Instagram at @robmackofficial Both his books are available on Amazon Love From The Inside Out https://a.co/d/0cSJGMQg [https://a.co/d/0cSJGMQg] Happiness From The Inside Out https://a.co/d/088qdpx9 [https://a.co/d/088qdpx9] To work with Rob visit his website for coaching inquiries:  https://www.coachrobmack.com/services.html Thank you for tuning into Worthy. Don’t forget to subscribe where you listen to podcasts and to our YOUTUBE channel: https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast [https://youtube.com/@worthythepodcast] To reach our team with any questions or opportunities, please email us at Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com [Inquiry@worthythepodcast.com] You can follow Jess on Instagram @jessicaraimondiyoga