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The Wewealth Women Podcast

The Wewealth Women Podcast

Written by: Athena Gardner
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 Welcome to the WeWealth Women podcast, your gateway to transforming your wealth destiny. I'm Athena Gardner, your host and CPA-turned-wealth advocate. Join me on this journey as we unravel the secrets of wealth empowerment, tailored for women. Through insightful discussions on wealth mindset, personalized strategies, and transformative insights, we'll guide you to become the architect of your wealth legacy. This podcast is not just about money; it's a movement to rewrite your wealth narrative. Subscribe now to embark on the WeWealth Women journey and become the wealthy woman of your dreams!Copyright Athena Gardner Economics
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  • EP 31. From Bankruptcy to Millions: How One Man Turned Financial Ruin Into Hope for Homeowners

    EP 31. From Bankruptcy to Millions: How One Man Turned Financial Ruin Into Hope for Homeowners
    Apr 25 2025
    🎧 Episode Summary

    Can you really bounce back from total financial collapse? In this jaw-dropping episode, we uncover the raw truth about bankruptcy, foreclosures, and the housing crisis—straight from someone who lived it all and turned it into a mission to help others.

    Our guest, Mike Russell, went from real estate royalty to losing everything—his marriage, his money, his credit, and nearly his sanity. But his comeback story is nothing short of miraculous. Now the President of Century 21 Signature Properties and founder of the nonprofit Hope for Hardship, Mike is on a mission to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure, protect their credit, and reclaim their lives.

    We pull back the curtain on how banks really operate, why foreclosure is not inevitable, and what options homeowners have—even when they think it’s too late. Mike also breaks down the truth about “luxury” apartment scams, generational home loss, the insurance crisis, and how economic survival is changing the way we date, marry, and cohabitate.

    This is more than a real estate episode—it’s a masterclass on resilience, redemption, and the power of paying it forward. If you’re facing financial hardship or just want to protect yourself in a volatile economy—this episode is your lifeline.

    💡💸 📌 Episode Breakdown & Time Stamps:
    00:00 Welcome to The WealthWoman Podcast with Athena Gardner, CPA
    01:20 Meet Mike Russell: From real estate success to financial rock bottom
    05:10 What entitlement, ego, and instant gratification really cost Mike
    10:45 The emotional toll of bankruptcy—and why the real pain is invisible
    15:38 The turning point: Sobriety, service, and redefining success
    21:05 How Hope for Hardship helps people avoid foreclosure & navigate banks
    28:30 The housing market TRUTH: Inventory issues, zoning nightmares & rate traps
    35:00 Why your 2.5% mortgage is gold, and how banks actually want to help
    40:12 LA fires, insurance hikes & the real reason rent is skyrocketing
    46:00 “Luxury apartments” are a scam—here’s how they’re exploiting renters
    50:12 Are people staying in bad marriages because of the housing market?
    54:30 Final thoughts from Mike + how to contact him directly for support

    🌐 Resources & Links:
    🛡️ Hope for Hardship – hope4hardship.org/
    📞 Call Mike Directly: 508-501-9214
    📲 Instagram: @wewealthwomen
    📧 Wealth Notes Newsletter: http://join.wewealthwomen.com
    📍 Join the Waitlist: http://waitlist.wewealthwomen.com
    🔗 All links: https://bio.site/wewealthwomen
    💬 Loved this episode? Share it with someone facing financial hardship, or a friend who needs to know they’re not alone. Follow @WeWealthWomen on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook for more wisdom, wealth-building, and womanhood empowerment.

    Follow Athena and WeWealth Women on social media
    @WeWealthWomen, and visit http://wewealthwomen.com for resources and upcoming events to help women build wealth and confidence.

    Links to everything:
    https://bio.site/wewealthwomen
    Don't miss out, join the waitlist: https://waitlist.wewealthwomen.com
    Access the Wealth Notes Newsletter: http://go.wewealthwomen.com
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wewealthwomen
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/wewealthwomen
    ikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wewealthwomen

    About Wewealth Women:
    WeWealth Women is a dynamic community created by a woman, for women, with one powerful mission: to help women elevate in wealth, wisdom, and womanhood. Founded by Athena Gardner, CPA and wealth coach, WeWealth Women was born from the understanding that true financial empowerment goes beyond numbers. It’s about tapping into the goddess within to transform your mindset, build confidence, and take control of your financial destiny. We offer resources, tools, and support to guide women in creating lasting wealth while embracing their unique power.

    At WeWealth Women, we believe that financial education is only part of the journey. Our community addresses the often-overlooked emotional, psychological, and mental barriers that prevent women from achieving financial freedom. When women embrace their inner wisdom and fully step into their womanhood, they can not only elevate themselves but also uplift their families and communities. Through education, encouragement, and empowerment, WeWealth Women equips you to make confident financial decisions and design a life of abundance, prosperity, and purpose. Together, we are rewriting the narrative around women and wealth.
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    57 mins
  • EP 30. From Refugee to Rockstar to CEO: The Shocking Truth About What It Takes to Win in Life

    EP 30. From Refugee to Rockstar to CEO: The Shocking Truth About What It Takes to Win in Life
    Apr 11 2025
    Episode Summary:

    What do a pop star, refugee, and entrepreneur all have in common? In the case of Christian Ray Flores, they’re all him. In this powerful episode of The WealthWoman Podcast, Athena sits down with the multi-hyphenate creator, coach, and immigrant success story Christian Ray Flores—whose journey spans continents, coups, careers, and comebacks. From escaping political unrest in Chile and Mozambique to topping the charts in Russia and building a business empire in America, Christian unpacks the hard-earned lessons of resilience, purpose, and emotional mastery that fuel true, lasting success.

    This episode goes way deeper than strategy. We’re talking about how to win the day, battle stress and failure, build holistic success, nurture high-quality relationships, and why the Sabbath lifestyle might just change your life. Whether you're a creative, entrepreneur, leader, or dreamer, this conversation will reignite your spirit, challenge your mindset, and remind you of what really matters.

    📌 Episode Breakdown & Time Stamps:
    00:00 Welcome to the WealthWoman Podcast + Meet Christian Ray Flores
    02:15 From refugee to Russian pop star to U.S. entrepreneur—Christian’s incredible origin story 06:45 Does early hardship build long-term success? The power of "mixed fuel"
    11:05 Success on Autopilot: What it means—and why you might be failing the same way
    16:30 Why most success is built on failure (and why most people quit too soon)
    20:00 Win the Day → Win in Life: How to master your mornings to control your future
    27:40 The Short-Term vs. Long-Term Mindset Trap: What’s really blocking your growth
    33:55 The inner game: Why high-achievers burn out—and how to create lasting fulfillment
    39:50 Why emotional nutrition matters more than money in the long run
    46:22 Real talk: Can success coexist with a thriving marriage and family life?
    51:10 Relationships, rugged individualism & the myth of "doing it alone"
    56:18 The magic of Sabbath: A radical strategy to recharge, refocus, and reclaim joy
    01:00:05 A love letter to America: Why Christian wrote The Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America
    01:01:50 Where to find Christian + Final reflections on life, love, and legacy

    🧠 Major Takeaways: How trauma and transformation can be the blueprint for your drive What “success on autopilot” is—and how to reprogram your mindset Daily rituals and rhythms to conquer anxiety and win the day Why significance is greater than success—especially when it comes to family and friendships The importance of fun, joy, and emotional community in your wealth journey A fresh, optimistic immigrant perspective on why America still matters

    📚 Mentioned in the Episode:
    The Little Book of Big Reasons to Love America by Christian Ray Flores
    The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz

    Christian’s platform: Exponential.Life
    Join his newsletter: ChristianRayFlores.com
    🌐 Connect with Christian:
    📧 Newsletter: Subscribe Here
    💼 Coaching & Courses: Exponential.Life
    📲 Instagram: @crayflores

    👑 About WeWealth Women: Founded by CPA and wealth coach Athena Gardner, WeWealth Women is a transformative community that helps women elevate in wealth, wisdom, and womanhood. We blend financial strategy with emotional intelligence, helping you rewrite your money story and create a life of purpose, abundance, and freedom.
    💌 Join the Wealth Notes Newsletter: Click Here
    📍 Join the Waitlist: https://waitlist.wewealthwomen.com
    🎥 YouTube: @wewealthwomen
    📱 TikTok: @wewealthwomen
    📸 Instagram: @wewealthwomen
    🔗 All links: https://bio.site/wewealthwomen
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • EP 29. The Hidden Truth About Birth: What Doctors Won’t Tell You!

    EP 29. The Hidden Truth About Birth: What Doctors Won’t Tell You!
    Feb 27 2025
    🔍 Episode Summary:

    Is the modern medical system failing women during childbirth? Are hospitals pushing unnecessary C-sections for profit? In this must-listen episode, we uncover the hidden truths about birth that doctors don’t want you to know. Our guest, Jomina Joseph, a seasoned birth and postpartum doula, takes us deep into the world of holistic and traditional birthing practices. She shares why Black women face the highest maternal mortality rates, how the industrialization of birth has stripped women of their rights, and the critical role doulas play in advocating for safer, empowering birth experiences. We also dive into the controversial history of midwifery, why home births are on the rise, the essential patient rights every woman should know, and the secret postpartum recovery practices that help women heal faster (belly binding & vaginal steaming included!). This conversation is raw, real, and necessary—because when it comes to childbirth, knowledge is power.

    💪🏾✨ 📌 Episode Breakdown & Time Stamps
    00:00 Welcome to the WeWealth Women Podcast! I
    05:32 What is a Doula & Why You Need One?
    12:15 The Birthing Industry Exposed: The Dark Side of Hospital Births
    22:44 The Case for Home Births & Birth Centers
    35:30 Your Rights in the Delivery Room
    42:12 The Insurance Dilemma: Do They Cover Doulas?
    52:10 Postpartum Recovery & “The Snatch Back” Secret
    01:00:00 Final Thoughts & Where to Find Jomina

    Connect with Jomina at www.welcominghands.com
    🔗 Listen & Subscribe 📢 Loved this episode? Share it with an expectant mother or a friend who needs this knowledge!
    Follow Athena and WeWealth Women on social media @WeWealthWomen, and visit http://wewealthwomen.com for resources and upcoming events to help women build wealth and confidence.
    Links to everything: https://bio.site/wewealthwomen
    Don't miss out, join the waitlist: https://waitlist.wewealthwomen.com
    Access the Wealth Notes Newsletter: http://go.wewealthwomen.com
    YouTube: https://youtube.com/@wewealthwomen
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/wewealthwomen
    TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wewealthwomen

    About Wewealth Women: WeWealth Women is a dynamic community created by a woman, for women, with one powerful mission: to help women elevate in wealth, wisdom, and womanhood. Founded by Athena Gardner, CPA and wealth coach, WeWealth Women was born from the understanding that true financial empowerment goes beyond numbers. It’s about tapping into the goddess within to transform your mindset, build confidence, and take control of your financial destiny. We offer resources, tools, and support to guide women in creating lasting wealth while embracing their unique power. At WeWealth Women, we believe that financial education is only part of the journey. Our community addresses the often-overlooked emotional, psychological, and mental barriers that prevent women from achieving financial freedom. When women embrace their inner wisdom and fully step into their womanhood, they can not only elevate themselves but also uplift their families and communities. Through education, encouragement, and empowerment, WeWealth Women equips you to make confident financial decisions and design a life of abundance, prosperity, and purpose. Together, we are rewriting the narrative around women and wealth.

    #WeWealthWomenPodcast #TheHiddenTruthAboutBirth #DoulasVsDoctors #BirthIndustryExposed #HomeBirthVsHospitalBirth #DoulasMatter #EmpoweredBirth #BlackMaternalHealth #BirthRights #PregnancyJourney #PostpartumRecovery #CSectionAwareness #VaginalBirthMatters #WomenSupportingWomen #HolisticBirth #BirthWithoutFear #TheBusinessOfBirth #BellyBinding #VaginalSteaming #MothersDeserveBetter
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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