Lessons Learned Podcast: The Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done with Money

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Oct 2025

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What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever done with money? Ever experience buyer’s remorse or invest in something you didn’t understand? Maybe you just weren’t paying attention and let money slip through your hands? If you’re over the age of 14, you’ve probably got a story, and our guest has got a good one! ABOUT THE HOST Suzanne is the Head Coach of G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s worked with motivated individuals, couples and families to develop solid financial habits so they experience a more stable future and care-free life! Want more of Lessons Learned? Visit G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching’s YouTube page here @gracefinancialcoaching .

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October 16, 202530 min

Lessons Learned: Nancy Ward ND NN

As a single parent, Nancy Ward had to figure out the best way to manage her money month to month, save for the future, and try not to add more debt while on a limited income and budget. She developed the “Weekly Debt Plan” in 2017, attacking her credit cards and loans on a weekly basis, which kept her money flexible while still paying more than the minimum amounts due each month. Nancy’s passion to help others manage their payments and ongoing debt led her to become a Financial Coach in 2021. Nancy believes that with the proper system, anyone can reduce their interest payments, pay down their debt and have their money work for them! CONTACT OUR GUESTPhone: 513-543-9037 Email: nancy@weeklydebtplan.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/weeklydebtplan===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s worked with motivated individuals, couples and families to develop solid financial habits so they experience a more stable future and care-free life! ===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Listen and Subscribe to the podcast:📱https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-learned-podcast-the-dumbest-thing-ive-ever/id1683239776📱https://open.spotify.com/show/2SVcXyfPrQwAIHXjjKr93n===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://twitter.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

October 9, 202533 min

Lessons Learned: Derrick Kinney

Derrick Kinney built and sold a top 1% financial planning firm, and was named a Forbes Top Advisor. Now, he shares million-dollar strategies that advisors wish they had learned sooner—helping them attract ideal clients and avoid costly mistakes. As America’s Financial Educator, Derrick is a sought-after expert on FOX News, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and more. He's also a USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author and a LinkedIn Top Business Strategy Voice. CONTACT OUR GUESTInstagram @derricktkinney LinkedIn @derrickkinneyWebsite https://goodmoneychapters.com/Foundation website https://www.simpleteensuccess.com/===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s helped those who are financially stuck master their income, without dismantling their lifestyle.===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://x.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

October 2, 202526 min

Lessons Learned: Tressa Scheffield

Tressa Sheffield is a Productivity and Personal Finance Coach who empowers couples, families and young adults seeking to go from financial barrier to breakthrough. Her company is Gallop Coaching LLC. Tressa has a background in agriculture business, athletic coaching, leadership and mentoring through youth ministry. Tressa is also a wife, mom, artist, board game geek and ordained minister.CONTACT OUR GUESTWebsite: https://www.gallopcoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gallopcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallopcoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/gallopcoachYouTube: @TressaSheffieldgallopcoachEmail: gallopcoach@gmail.com===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s worked with motivated individuals, couples and families to develop solid financial habits so they experience a more stable future and care-free life! ===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Listen and Subscribe to the podcast:📱https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-learned-podcast-the-dumbest-thing-ive-ever/id1683239776📱https://open.spotify.com/show/2SVcXyfPrQwAIHXjjKr93n===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://twitter.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

September 25, 202522 min

Lessons Learned: Nicky Billou

Nicky Billou Ba-Loo was born in Tehran, Iran to Christian parents, and has lived in 5 countries on 3 different continents. He is the cofounder of eCircle Academy, a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Georgetown University’s M.Sc. in Foreign Service Program, and has studied business growth and ethical persuasion for decades. Nicky is also an international bestselling author, and host of the #1 podcast for thought leaders. He has helped dozens of business owners, coaches, and consultants become recognized thought leaders and grow their business by 6 to 8 figures a year by getting into the trenches with his clients. CONTACT OUR GUESTwww.ecircleacademy.com/appointment ===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s helped those who are financially stuck master their income, without dismantling their lifestyle.===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://x.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

September 18, 202523 min

Lessons Learned: Zach Ross

Zach Ross is a Financial Coach and the owner of Zach Ross Personal Finance. Zach inspires others to live the life they dream. Through one-on-one coaching, he guides clients and helps them create strategies so they can stop living paycheck to paycheck and increase their savings. CONTACT OUR GUESTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zachrosspf/ Website: www.Rosspf.com===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s worked with motivated individuals, couples and families to develop solid financial habits so they experience a more stable future and care-free life! ===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Listen and Subscribe to the podcast:📱https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-learned-podcast-the-dumbest-thing-ive-ever/id1683239776📱https://open.spotify.com/show/2SVcXyfPrQwAIHXjjKr93n===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://twitter.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

September 11, 202534 min

Lessons Learned: John Chappelear

John Chappelear grew up thinking that his potential and happiness were always somewhere up ahead. It was only when John lost everything that was important to him — including his wife, kids, his home, and money — that he realized that his life needed to be built on a different set of concepts. That’s when John developed The Daily Six™, summed up in his book of the same name. It’s an award-winning book that reveals steps everyone can take, no matter how busy they are, to re-engineer their lives and renew their connections to people, which helps to promote true success and inner satisfaction. CONTACT OUR GUESTLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnchappelear/Calendly: https://calendly.com/johnchappelearYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnChappelear/videosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnChappelearChangingTheFocus/===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s helped those who are financially stuck master their income, without dismantling their lifestyle.===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://x.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

September 4, 202527 min

Lessons Learned: George Curbelo ND NN

George Curbelo is a Financial Coach with a background in the financial and banking industries. He utilizes his coaching and mentoring skills to focus on helping his clients achieve their financial goals. George went through his own debt-free journey about three years ago and knows the heartache and despair of such circumstances. In his coaching practice, George creates a judgment-free zone to help couples and families move away from shame and doubt and into purpose and direction with their money. George has been married for 22 years and has two beautiful daughters. Originally from New York City, they now reside in Florida and George does NOT miss the snow at all! CONTACT OUR GUESTWebsite: www.curbelofinancialcoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/curbelofinancialcoaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curbelofinancialcoach/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoachLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/curbelo-financial-coaching/===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s worked with motivated individuals, couples and families to develop solid financial habits so they experience a more stable future and care-free life! ===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Listen and Subscribe to the podcast:📱https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-learned-podcast-the-dumbest-thing-ive-ever/id1683239776📱https://open.spotify.com/show/2SVcXyfPrQwAIHXjjKr93n===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://twitter.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

August 28, 202528 min

Lessons Learned: Dr. Jacopo Iasiello

Dr. Jacopo Iasiello holds a PhD in International Business Management, enriched by training with industry icons like Tony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki. He has developed the M.P.B.E. method—Meditate, Morning, Pray, Biohacking, and Exercise—which harmonizes personal growth with financial success, allowing him to complete over 350 real estate transactions and achieve true financial freedom. Jacopo’s latest book, "Healthy, Rich, and Happy," https://healthyrichandhappy.com is available now. CONTACT OUR GUESTLatest book "Healthy, Rich, and Happy" https://healthyrichandhappy.comwww.luxurywealthgroup.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jacopoiasielloinvestorbroker/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacopo-iasiello-50936244/https://www.facebook.com/jacopoiasiellorealestate/===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s helped those who are financially stuck master their income, without dismantling their lifestyle.===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://x.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

August 21, 202529 min

Lessons Learned: Chris Harcksen-Lucero ND NN

As a Flight Paramedic, Chris Harcksen-Lucero has spent her entire career helping others on their worst day. Having personally worked in a high-stress environment for many years, Chris knows firsthand how poor spending habits and failing to plan for the future can result in taking overtime just to make ends meet. Chris is a wife and mom of two boys and step-mom of two daughters. Chris helps her clients navigate and manage one of life’s biggest stressors – personal finances. CONTACT OUR GUESTWebsite: https://beyondthenumbersbn.com/ Instagram: @beyondthenumbersbnLinktree: https://linktr.ee/beyondthenumbersbn Phone: 209-701-0638Email: Beyondthenumbersbn@gmail.com===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s worked with motivated individuals, couples and families to develop solid financial habits so they experience a more stable future and care-free life! ===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Listen and Subscribe to the podcast:📱https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lessons-learned-podcast-the-dumbest-thing-ive-ever/id1683239776📱https://open.spotify.com/show/2SVcXyfPrQwAIHXjjKr93n===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://twitter.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

August 14, 202531 min

Lessons Learned: Dave Peterson

Dave Peterson is the Founder of Scholarship GPS, an organization that guides students and their families on their scholarship journey to avoid student loan debt. Dave got into the world of scholarships by coaching his son to earn enough in scholarships that his entire college experience, including tuition, room, board, books, and fees, cost only $1500! Dave takes the lessons he learned by working with his son and helps families around the country find and earn scholarships.CONTACT OUR GUESThttps://www.scholarshipgps.com/https://nodebtcollege.substack.com/https://nodebtcollege.podbean.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080949485476https://x.com/DaveTheScholar1https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-peterson-b39989347/===========================ABOUT THE HOSTSuzanne is the Head Coach at G.R.A.C.E. Financial Coaching. Since 2014, she’s helped those who are financially stuck master their income, without dismantling their lifestyle.===========================⚡️FREE DOWNLOADS to help you build wealth and destroy debt https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/shop⚡️Book a free consultation https://calendly.com/grace-financial-coaching/consultation===========================Visit the YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@gracefinancialcoaching/streams===========================Connect with Suzanne:➡︎https://www.facebook.com/gracefinancialcoaching/ ➡︎https://instagram.com/gracefinancialcoach➡︎https://x.com/GraceFinance➡︎ https://gracefinancialcoaching.com/#lessonslearned #financialcoach #financialcoaching #budget #budgeting #babysteps #money #moneymanagement #podcast #personalfinance #gracefinancialcoaching #conversations #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #experience #stories #thedumbestthingiveeverdonewithmoney

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Lessons Learned Podcast: The Dumbest Thing I&#39;ve Ever Done with Money