Have you ever felt frustrated by traditional financial advice that doesn’t resonate with your entrepreneurial goals or lifestyle? Emily talks with Kaitlyn Carlson, Founder of Theory Planning Partners, who’s making waves by creating financial strategies that empower female entrepreneurs.

Kaitlyn shares why she started Theory and how her unique model offers female founders a way to build true wealth through transparency, tailored support, and the freedom to explore wealth on their terms.

📌 What to Listen For

• The Top 5 financial mistakes women entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them
• The story behind Theory Planning Partners: why Kaitlyn founded it to support women in creating wealth in a different way
• How Kaitlyn’s psychology background shaped her holistic, client-centered approach to wealth management
• Key differences between traditional finance models and Theory’s flat-fee retainer system
• Why traditional “assets under management” models can hinder entrepreneurial growth—and how Theory changes that
• How women are often excluded from wealth-building conversations and the need for a female-focused financial approach
• The importance of financial literacy and transparency in long-term wealth planning
• Kaitlyn’s insights on lifestyle “creep” and why it’s a key obstacle in sustainable wealth creation
• The impact of having an advisor who actively collaborates with all areas of your financial life, from CPA to bookkeeping
• How setting a “work optional” number can bring freedom and clarity to your wealth-building journey

In this inspiring conversation, Kaitlyn Carlson, Founder of Theory Planning Partners, shares how women can take charge of their wealth and create financial freedom on their own terms. With a transparent, collaborative approach, Theory’s model supports women’s unique financial journeys and entrepreneurial ambitions. Don’t miss the chance to rethink your wealth strategy—listen now, subscribe, and join the community!

🔗 Important Links

• Contact Kaitlyn and learn more about Theory Planning Partners, Theory Planning Partners, a boutique wealth creation firm built exclusively for the top female entrepreneurs in the United States. https://theoryplanning.com/
• Connect with Theory Planning Partners on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theoryplanningpartners/
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Ever feel like you’re endlessly “fixing” yourself, aiming for perfection as the path to healing? Today’s episode takes you into a powerful conversation with Lauren Polly, who shares her journey from high-functioning anxiety to true fulfillment. Together, we explore why traditional “fix it” mentalities often fall short, the importance of listening to your body’s wisdom, and practical ways to create calm from the inside out.

💫 What to Listen For:

• Why high-functioning anxiety can masquerade as success and how to identify it in your own life.
• The surprising link between trauma responses and perfectionism in daily habits.
• Physical signals—from sweating to shallow breathing—that may indicate nervous system dysregulation.
• Practical steps to create balance over burnout by grounding in your body’s wisdom.
• How to recognize when you’re operating from a place of fear rather than ease.
• The “stop, challenge, choose” method Lauren uses to interrupt anxiety-driven habits.
• Mindset shifts for moving from force to flow and inviting fulfillment naturally.
• Tips for noticing signs of high-stress states in the body and what to do about them.
• Why slowing down feels uncomfortable and how it can be the key to finding creative inspiration.
• Lauren’s experience of redefining success through inner peace rather than external validation.

Today’s conversation with Lauren reveals the path to true fulfillment doesn’t lie in perfectionism but in listening to the body’s subtle signals and embracing simplicity. As you begin to let go of control, you can create space for ease, joy, and a natural flow in your life. Hit play on this transformative episode, and be sure to subscribe to keep learning ways to shift from surviving to thriving.

🔗 Important Links

• Lauren’s Book & Website : The Other Side of Bipolar https://laurenpolly.com/
• Follow Emily on Instagram: @emilyevansrussell

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📌 In this inspiring episode, Emily Evans Russell takes us on a journey of self-exploration and experimentation, sharing her personal story of leaving a long-term job and stepping into the unknown. Emily's reflections on life and change encourage listeners to embrace their own experiments, allowing them to prioritize joy, fulfillment, and authenticity.

💫 Key Takeaways:

1. Joy of Experimentation: Emily reflects on her childhood creativity and emphasizes the importance of experimenting without fixed outcomes.
2. Defining Values: After her career change, she identified her core values such as friendship and personal growth, leading to a more meaningful daily routine.
3. Exploring Fears: She discusses empowering oneself by confronting worst-case scenarios, which helps to build confidence.
4. Growth Mindset: Emily highlights recognizing opportunities in disappointment, promoting resilience and unexpected joys.

🔗 Connect with Emily: If you have questions or feedback about this episode, reach out to Emily via email: hello@emilyevansrussell.com

🎉 Join the Conversation:

Have you tried experimenting with your own life? What are your biggest takeaways from this episode? Share your thoughts and experiences with us! Also please be sure to tag me @emilyevansrussell on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word if you or someone you know has benefited from this conversation!

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