Tell Us About It: Your Money Story with Maria and Jodi

Anna Tung: The Quiet Money Lessons That Changed Everything

What happens when the most important money lessons are not taught in a classroom, but quietly modeled at home? In this heartfelt conversation, Anna Tung shares how growing up in a close-knit immigrant family shaped her relationship with money, responsibility, and financial independence. Inspired by a mother who managed the household finances with wisdom and intention, Anna learned early lessons about saving, living within her means, and building a strong financial foundation.  Anna opens up about her journey from her first paycheck to buying her first home, navigating divorce, and rebuilding her life with a new perspective on money and relationships. She shares a powerful story about the importance of being an active participant in your finances, the lessons she learned the hard way, and why transparency around money became a non-negotiable part of her life.  This episode it's a reminder that wealth is about much more than dollars, it's about freedom, security, and creating a life aligned with what matters most.  About the Podcast  Tell Us About It: Your Money Story with Maria and Jodi is a podcast about the stories behind the money. Through honest conversations with inspiring women, we explore how life experiences, family, career, challenges, and opportunities shape our relationship with money and wealth.  🎙️ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. It helps us reach more listeners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi [https://www.instagram.com/yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi/#] Interested in sharing your own money story? We would love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn about becoming a guest.

Anya Delendik: Courage, Discipline, and Building a Life from Scratch

What does it take to leave your home country at 19, barely speaking the language, and build a successful life from the ground up?  In this inspiring episode, Anya Delendik shares her journey from Ukraine to the United States, the lessons she learned growing up in an entrepreneurial family, and how hard work, discipline, and resilience shaped her relationship with money. From working long hours as a student to earning her MBA and building a career and family in America, Anya's story is a powerful reminder of what is possible when courage meets determination.  Maria, Jodi, and Anya also explore financial independence, marriage, motherhood, investing, and why every woman should understand her family's finances, regardless of who manages them.  Filled with courage, gratitude, and unforgettable life experiences, this conversation is a powerful reminder that our money stories are often shaped by the challenges we choose to overcome.   About the Podcast  Tell Us About It: Your Money Story with Maria and Jodi is a podcast about the stories behind the money. Through honest conversations with inspiring women, we explore how life experiences, family, career, challenges, and opportunities shape our relationship with money and wealth.  🎙️ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. It helps us reach more listeners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi [https://www.instagram.com/yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi/#] Interested in sharing your own money story? We would love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn about becoming a guest.

Natalie Lindley: From High Achievement to Financial Clarity

In this episode Natalie Lindley joins Maria and Jodi to talk about her money story in a very real and relatable way. She grew up in a traditional home where money was not openly discussed, so she entered adulthood without a clear framework for how to think about or manage it. It wasn't until she started her career that she realized a good salary doesn't always equal financial security. She shares how being an accomplished athlete shaped her discipline and mindset, and how those lessons carried into her life as she figured things out on her own. Natalie also opens up about mentorship, marriage, motherhood, and the unexpected moments that completely shifted how she thinks about money and security. From learning to talk about finances in her relationship to being more intentional with her kids, this is a conversation about growth, awareness, and realizing it is never too late to reset your relationship with money.  About the Podcast  Tell Us About It: Your Money Story with Maria and Jodi is a podcast about the stories behind the money. Through honest conversations with inspiring women, we explore how life experiences, family, career, challenges, and opportunities shape our relationship with money and wealth.  🎙️ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. It helps us reach more listeners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi [https://www.instagram.com/yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi/#] Interested in sharing your own money story? We would love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn about becoming a guest.

Evelyn Dieppa: From Ration Cards to Real Estate

In this episode, we talk with Evelyn Dieppa about her journey from growing up in Cuba surrounded by scarcity to developing a healthier relationship with money over time. After immigrating to the U.S. at age 10, she experienced the comfort of having her basic needs met but also witnessed her family struggle with debt and bankruptcy. Those early experiences shaped how she approached money as a young adult, working multiple jobs to graduate college debt free and support herself independently. Evelyn shares the turning point that changed everything when she and her wife Isa read Rich Dad Poor Dad and began their real estate investing journey together. We also talk about gratitude, partnership, and what it looks like to grow your financial mindset step by step. Her story is a reminder that where you start does not determine where you can go  About the Podcast  Tell Us About It: Your Money Story with Maria and Jodi is a podcast about the stories behind the money. Through honest conversations with inspiring women, we explore how life experiences, family, career, challenges, and opportunities shape our relationship with money and wealth.  🎙️ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. It helps us reach more listeners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi [https://www.instagram.com/yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi/#] Interested in sharing your own money story? We would love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn about becoming a guest.

Chelsea Williams: Rewriting the Money Stories We Grew Up With

In this episode, Maria and Jodi welcome Chelsea Williams, founder of a full-service accounting firm, creator of Money Mastery, and host of the podcast Always and Never About the Money. Chelsea shares how growing up in a hardworking Midwest family shaped her relationship with money, even though it was rarely discussed at home. Becoming a mother at 20 became the turning point that gave her purpose and pushed her to build a career, return to college, and eventually discover her natural talent for accounting. Her journey highlights the power of resourcefulness, resilience, and taking life one step at a time. Chelsea explains why money is only 20 percent mechanics and 80 percent mindset, and why women especially benefit from open conversations about money, confidence, and financial independence. Her message is simple and powerful. Give yourself grace, forgive past money mistakes, and start building the financial life you truly want.  About the Podcast  Tell Us About It: Your Money Story with Maria and Jodi is a podcast about the stories behind the money. Through honest conversations with inspiring women, we explore how life experiences, family, career, challenges, and opportunities shape our relationship with money and wealth.  🎙️ Follow the podcast so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. It helps us reach more listeners. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi [https://www.instagram.com/yourmoneystorywithmariaandjodi/#] Interested in sharing your own money story? We would love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn about becoming a guest.