Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School Podcast
1) Episode 92: Backwards Planning: Start with the End in Mind
In this episode of Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You in School, hosts Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA™, ChFC®, and Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLTC, dive into what they call “backwards planning.” Erik...Show More
2) Episode 91: A Life Worth Living
What do engineering, entrepreneurship, and divinity have to do with each other? Apparently, more than you think. In this episode, Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, sits down with Tulane professors Ro...Show More
3) Handling Transitions: How to Navigate Change Without Losing Stability
Change is part of life—but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Transitions—whether personal, professional, planned, or unexpected—can shake our sense of identity, rhythm, and control. Even positive change...Show More
4) The Art of Executive Communication
You can have the best ideas in the world—but if you can’t communicate them clearly, they won’t move anyone. Great leadership requires great communication. Whether you’re casting vision, navigating ha...Show More
5) Decision-Making Under Pressure
As a leader, decisions are part of your daily rhythm. But not all decisions are equal—and some carry more weight than others. Under pressure, even seasoned leaders can fall into traps: overthinking, ...Show More
6) Optimizing Your Workload: Working Smarter, Not Just Harder
You’re getting things done—but are you getting the right things done? As a leader, your plate is always full. Tasks stack up, people need your input, and it’s easy to fall into a pattern of constant ...Show More
7) The Work/Home Divide: Setting Boundaries That Actually Stick
As a high achiever, your work never really 'stops'—but should it? You feel pressure from the outside and from deep inside that you NEED to find balance. But balance seems elusive. Just when you feel y...Show More
8) Do You Even Need a Coach? Recognizing the Signs
You’re successful, driven, and operating at a high level—but something still feels off. Maybe you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or just not seeing the growth you want. You can use help to get to the next lev...Show More
9) Episode 90: Complex Isn’t Better: Rethinking Your Financial Plan
Why do we assume something has to be complicated to be valuable? That question sparked a spontaneous recording session after Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, walked into Xavier Angel’s office to unload...Show More
10) Episode 89: Prepare for Future Spending by Practicing the Payment
In this episode of the Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You in School podcast, host Erik Garcia, CFP®, ChFC®, BFA™, shares a practical financial strategy he personally uses—what he calls practici...Show More