What does true wealth really mean?

In this episode of the Get Smart With Money Podcast, Dayna Hernandez sits down with Mark Wade, a financial advisor with nearly five decades of experience helping individuals and families build wealth, protect their assets, and create meaningful legacies.

But Mark's story goes far beyond financial planning.

Growing up in Newark, working multiple jobs through college, surviving stage 4 cancer, and overcoming a triple bypass gave him a unique perspective on money, success, and what truly matters in life.

Together, Dayna and Mark discuss:

• The biggest financial mistakes people make
• Why wealth is about more than money
• Building a legacy for future generations
• How life-changing challenges reshape priorities
• The connection between values and financial decisions
• What successful families do differently when it comes to money
• Why it's never too late to take control of your financial future

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, personal stories, and powerful reminders that money is simply a tool to help create the life and impact you want.

Whether you're just beginning your financial journey or thinking about the legacy you'll leave behind, this episode offers valuable insights for every stage of life.

Listen now on the Get Smart With Money Podcast.

Michael Uadiale is not your typical CPA.With over 25 years of tax and financial expertise, Michael has helped clients collectively save more than $15 million in taxes while building smarter pathways toward long-term financial freedom.As the founder of SMEED CPA, a 7-figure firm and member of the Tax-Free Wealth Network, Michael specializes in helping entrepreneurs think differently about taxes, wealth creation, and business strategy.Beyond his CPA practice, Michael has built six successful businesses in industries including real estate, technology, and telehealth, giving him firsthand experience in what it actually takes to grow and protect wealth.In this episode we discuss:• Strategic tax reduction for entrepreneurs• How taxes impact long-term wealth building• Passive income and real estate strategies• Business entity structure mistakes• Asset protection and financial freedom• How entrepreneurs should think differently about moneyIf you want to stop simply earning money and start keeping more of it, this episode is for you.🎙 Get Smart With Money Podcast

In this powerful episode, Dayna sits down with Joseph Shalaby, founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, to unpack a story that goes far beyond business.
From arriving in the U.S. as a child fleeing religious persecution in Egypt, to building a nationwide mortgage company from scratch, Joseph shares the real lessons behind resilience, reinvention, and long-term success.

We talk about:
Starting over with nothing—and what that teaches you about risk
How adversity sharpens leadership and decision-making
The mindset shifts required to rebuild after failure
Why success is more about resilience than resources
Lessons from Joseph’s book Rising from the Sand and his own podcast journey
This is a conversation about grit, perspective, and building something meaningful—when the odds are stacked against you.