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37. 4 Filters To Help You Avoid Golden Handcuffs

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like the more successful you become, the easier it is to build a version of success that quietly costs you your time freedom?” That tension between making more money and actually having the time to enjoy it is where so many people quietly get stuck, even when everything looks good on paper.

In this episode, I share four high-quality questions I use as filters when making decisions in my business and life. If you’ve ever felt pulled toward more income but are unsure about the cost, this episode will help you think more intentionally about your next step.

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36. We Accidentally Bought a Mansion with My Husband Mark Uyeno

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Have you ever made an unexpected decision that completely shifted your plans? That’s exactly what happened when my husband Mark and I found ourselves buying a new home. It wasn’t part of the plan, but it ended up being a decision that gave us a lot of clarity about what we wanted for the future.

In this episode, we dive into the decision-making process behind buying our house. With some big changes in both our personal and business lives, we found ourselves in a position to make a move we hadn't anticipated. We talk about the mix of emotions, the practical side of things, and how we decided to take the leap together.

If you’ve ever been faced with a major life decision and weren’t sure how to move forward, this episode will resonate with you. We share how we approached this decision as a team, trusting that the new opportunities would align with where we were headed.

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35. Building a Franchise with urSwim Founder & CEO Marina Mentzel

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Building a business is one thing. Building a business that can scale beyond you, support your life, and eventually become a franchise is a completely different game.

In this episode, I sit down with urSwim founder and CEO Marina Mentzel for a transparent behind-the-scenes conversation about what it took to go from teaching swim lessons herself to building a seven-figure business and expanding into franchising. And yes, we get into the sexy stuff: what it actually looked like behind the scenes, what she got right early, and what got a whole lot less cute as the business got bigger.

Join us this week as Marina shares what it really takes to build a franchise model, what kind of entrepreneur should franchise versus start from scratch, and why support systems are not optional if you want to scale without losing your mind. Marina also opens up about the realities of growing a company while raising young children, the importance of founder evolution, and what it means to keep building toward a long-term vision without getting stuck trying to avoid mistakes.

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34. Protecting Yourself From Negative Emotion Is Stopping the Flow of Money

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

If you want big money, big opportunities, big stages, big donations, big love, and a big life, you don’t get to also demand an emotionally padded experience the whole way there. Sorry. That’s not how this works.

In this episode, we’re talking about the thing that actually separates women with extraordinary financial results from everyone else: their willingness to feel bad. To feel disappointed. To feel heartbroken. To go all in anyway.

Join me this week as I break down why protecting yourself from negative emotion is one of the sneakiest ways you block the flow of money. You’ll hear why most people never let themselves expect much, and how to stop staying average just to avoid feeling negative emotion. Because the truth is, if you want the most interesting life, you have to be willing to feel everything it takes to build it.

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33. Is Being OPTIMISTIC With Money Naive or Useful?

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Is being optimistic with money naive, or is it actually statistically correct? In this episode, I’m challenging the belief that caution and pessimism are what keep you safe.

While it may feel responsible to brace for the worst, that mindset often drives the very behaviors that limit long-term wealth. If you’ve ever confused optimism with recklessness, this conversation will stretch you.

This is about the identity you bring to the game. Are you playing to avoid loss, or playing to keep playing? Optimism doesn’t mean ignoring risk. It means trusting your ability to adapt, recover, and compound over time. That belief changes how you invest, how you build, and how boldly you design your life.

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32. Money Modeling (How to Fun Money for Your Kids, Clients & Everyone Who’s Watching You)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

What are you teaching about money without ever saying a word? In this episode, I’m exploring money modeling: the reality that your behavior around earning, spending, investing, and talking about wealth quietly shapes what other people see as normal.

I share the core principles I choose to model on purpose. I also unpack why hard work and high income are not automatically linked, and why the way you think about long-term money decisions matters more than simply grinding harder than everyone else.

If you’ve never considered what your relationship with money is teaching others, this episode will challenge you to decide that on purpose.

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31. The Smart + Stupid Moves I Made From $5K-$80K Months

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever wondered what was actually happening behind the scenes at different income levels, this one’s for you. I’m walking you through the real money moves I made as my business grew from $5K months to $80K months, across all six money games.

In this episode, I’m not giving you a formula to copy. I’m giving you context. Some of the decisions I made were smart. Some were scrappy. Some worked beautifully. Some only made sense in hindsight.

From bartering and building a business reserve to aging my money, automating investments, tripling my prices, and shifting toward net worth and giving goals, I’m sharing what was actually going on in each phase.

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30. 4 Daily Money Habit Swaps

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Have you ever spent time really close to someone and suddenly noticed all the tiny habits that make up their “normal”? Money works the same way. Most of the difference between one level of wealth and the next isn’t dramatic or flashy. It’s hidden in the small, everyday money habits we repeat without thinking.

In this episode, I’m breaking down four daily money habit swaps that I’ve personally normalized and that I see consistently in people who build wealth with more clarity, intention, and confidence.

If you want your relationship with money to feel clearer and more deliberate without waiting for some big financial moment, this episode will show you exactly where to focus. Small changes, practiced daily, are what compound into entirely different financial lives.

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29. 3 Traps To Avoid When You Start To Make Lots of Money

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0400

If you’re starting to make more money and noticing that new questions are popping up alongside it, this episode is for you. There’s a phase of wealth where inflows begin to outpace outflows, and if you’re not intentional, it’s easy to get distracted from what actually matters. This is the part of the money journey where being smart with money requires a different level of awareness.

In this episode, I break down three common traps that show up as income grows. These traps don’t mean you’re irresponsible. They mean you haven’t yet adjusted how you steward abundance.

This conversation is about becoming more intentional as your money grows. Fun money is about staying connected to your priorities, making conscious decisions, and using money as a tool to support your most interesting life, not distract you from it.

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28. Fun Money Across 4 Industries with Multimillionaire, Serial Entrepreneur & Host of EmpowerHER Podcast, Kacia Ghetmiri

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

What does fun money look like when it shows up across different industries, seasons, and identities? In this episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and host of the EmpowerHER podcast, Kacia Ghetmiri, to talk about building wealth that evolves as you do.

From leaving Google to podcasting, investing, and stepping into yet another new chapter, Kacia’s story shows how money can support curiosity and growth rather than locking you into one version of success. We also explore motherhood, identity shifts, and what it looks like to honor different energetic seasons without making any of them wrong.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can do it again in a new industry, a new season, or a new version of yourself, this episode is your permission slip.

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27. $18K/Year to $17K in 3 Days, Surrendering to the Hard Stuff & Choosing Your Most Interesting Life with Spaced by T Founder, Tina Patel

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

What happens when life hands you grief, loss, and uncertainty, and instead of forcing your way through it, you choose to trust yourself anyway? In this episode, I’m joined by my first-ever client guest, Tina Patel, founder of Spaced by T, whose business growth mirrors a much deeper personal transformation.

While navigating divorce and the loss of her mother, Tina chose presence over pressure and self-trust over self-criticism. That inner shift changed how she related to money, clients, and herself.

Join me this week for a conversation about surrendering without giving up, building self-trust when circumstances feel uncertain, and choosing a life that feels interesting, rooted, and alive. Tina’s experience is a reminder that money can still feel expansive and even fun, not because life is easy, but because you are willing to meet it honestly and move forward anyway.

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26. Warning: The Opposite of Fun Money is Anxious Money

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

If you've ever caught yourself saying "I'm an anxious person," this episode is your wake-up call. Not “I feel anxious sometimes,” not “I’m having anxious thoughts,” but a full-on identity claim.

The problem isn’t the feeling itself. It’s what happens when you turn a temporary emotional experience into a permanent label, especially when it comes to money, growth, and going after the things you actually want. In this episode, I’m unpacking why anxiety is so often mistaken for protection, and how that misunderstanding quietly sabotages your relationship with money.

Join me this week as I explain why anxious money is the opposite of fun money, how language shapes identity and future outcomes, and what it looks like to notice anxiety without building a life around it.

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25. Put Your Soul on a Spreadsheet with a 2025 Annual Report

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Remember when you used to get your Spotify Wrapped and spend way too long analyzing every single stat? Well, what if I told you that same data-obsessed energy could be the key to taking your business from "pretty good" to "holy sh*t, did I really do that?”

Here's the truth: Most business owners are flying blind. They screenshot their wins, post their highlights, but have no real idea if they're actually winning the game. Meanwhile, public companies are required to bare it all in annual reports. Every. Single. Number. And I thought... why aren't we doing this? So I started. And it changed everything.

Join me this week as I pull back the curtain on a practice that transformed how I run my business and could revolutionize how you think about yours. You’ll hear why I started creating annual business reports, and how to create your own annual report that tells the complete story of your business year - not just the highlight reel.

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24. Owner of 17 Franchises, Mom of 3 & Multimillionaire Kimberlie Jacobsen on Having the Stomach for the Game

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0400

Ever wonder how some women seem to "have it all" - successful businesses, happy families, and actual time to enjoy both?

My aunt Kimberlie Jacobsen owns 17 Great Clips salons, runs a 250-client CPA practice, and raised three boys. Her net worth? $7-8 million. But here's what surprised me most when I interviewed her for this week's episode: She picked her kids up from school every single day.

Join me this week to discover why most people don’t have the stomach for the game that is entrepreneurship, and my aunt Kim’s journey of crushing it in business for decades. You’ll hear how to handle the emotional ups and downs of entrepreneurship, why communication about money is more important than the dollar amount, and how to create a life where you can do anything you want without looking at the bill.

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23. Why Being Generous Pays Off: 11 Ways to Give More

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Generosity isn’t something you unlock once you’ve “made it.” You don’t suddenly wake up one day with a seven-figure business, a halo, and a giant novelty check. You become generous now, from exactly where you’re standing, because generosity is a character quality - not a financial milestone.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why giving from where you’re at actually fuels the receiving side of your business faster than any hustle ever will.

Join me this week as I walk you through 11 ways to be generous as a business owner, even if you're just getting started. From the generosity of honesty, to accessibility, to simply receiving a compliment without deflecting like you’re dodging bullets, you’ll hear why generosity has nothing to do with your revenue level and everything to do with your identity. Most importantly, you’ll see how viewing yourself as a generous person makes your brain endlessly creative about ways to give, no matter what season your business is in.

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22. Design a Life Worth Remembering: The Big A## Calendar Method with Taylor Prokes

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Do you ever feel like the year just escapes you? Like you blink and suddenly it's December, and you're wondering where all those big plans and dreams went?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with someone who has cracked the code on making sure that never happens again - and it all starts with a deceptively simple tool that's about to revolutionize how you think about time. Taylor Prokes is the co-founder of The Big A## Calendar, ultramarathon runner, and serial adventurer who went from having a chaotic brain full of dreams to completing seven year-defining challenges in a row.

Join us today as Taylor shares how she and Jesse Itzler created a movement around intentional living that's helping thousands of people stop letting their years slip by. You'll discover why having things to look forward to is actually the joy of life, and the three simple practices that will guarantee you remember 2026 as the year everything changed. Plus, Taylor shares exactly how you can design your own year-defining adventure, even if you think you don't have the time or money.

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21. “I’ll Never Get Used to This”: What Your Past Self Needs to Hear About Money

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0400

From a giant bathtub overlooking the ocean at the Ritz Carlton in Puerto Rico, with the scent of ginger and lemongrass filling the air, there's a question worth asking: what would your past self find most valuable to hear about the fun money experiences waiting on the other side of expansion?

In this episode, I'm sharing the detailed visual of my luxury week in Puerto Rico - not to brag, but to expand what's possible for you. I won this all-expenses-paid trip by becoming a top affiliate for my mentor's event, and the path here wasn't about hustling or forcing outcomes. It was about saying yes to expansion, following what felt aligned, and trusting that when we put ourselves in positions to grow, the right opportunities find us.

Join me this week to discover why money matters deeply when it comes to creating your most interesting life, how luxury and expansion often go hand in hand, and what happens when you normalize putting yourself in environments where there are surprises at every corner. Whether you're currently looking at three figures in your bank account or you're already making seven figures, this episode will challenge you to stop being indifferent about money and start using it as the tool for expansion it's meant to be.

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20. Less Revenue = More Life: A Wild Money Conversation with Christa Biegler

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0400

What actually happens when you stop chasing revenue trophies and start playing a different game with money?

This week, I’m sitting down with my friend, colleague, and client, Christa Biegler, to have the kinds of behind-the-scenes conversations most business owners never say out loud: what’s your business really for? How many hours do you actually work? And what’s been way harder, or way easier than you expected on the way to building wealth?

Join us on this episode to hear why you can’t fully outsource your health or your wealth, how Christa gamifies decision-making to avoid burnout, and why “problems are forever” is the most freeing belief you can take into your money life. You’ll learn how she’s restructured her business to homeschool her kids next semester as part of her wealth strategy, what she’s learned from both painful and hilarious real-estate adventures, and how choosing higher-quality problems builds the capacity you need to create a life that feels rich, fun, and fully yours.

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19. The Money You See vs. The Money You Can’t See

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400

The problem with trying to build wealth is that your brain loves what it can see: the Tesla in the driveway, the designer handbags, the tropical vacations. But here's what I've learned: spending money that you have and watching your investments grow is way more fun than the temporary high of looking successful.

This week, I’m talking about the massive difference between being rich and being wealthy, and why most of us are accidentally modeling our money habits after the wrong people. I'm breaking down why the money you can see is actually leading you astray, and why the boring, invisible money habits are the ones that create real financial freedom.

Join me on this episode to discover why I pay myself a set salary even when I have $82k months, how to find the same level of calm and power that comes from not needing to spend money to feel powerful, and the six specific habits my level 10 money players use when no one is looking. Plus, I'll share why having money conversations - even the embarrassing ones about debt - is the fastest way to change your financial future.

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18. From Living on Spoons of Peanut Butter to $1.5 Million in Revenue Playing Games with Wrinkleboss and MedSpa Owner Nicole Kapaun

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Fun and money aren't two words most people naturally put together, especially if you’ve lived through the kind of financial chaos that forces you to eat spoonfuls of peanut butter for dinner. But that’s exactly what makes today’s episode so powerful.

Nicole Kapaun went from extreme poverty to building Wrinkleboss, a med spa in Minneapolis that's generating $1.5 million in revenue while she works just 12-15 hours per week. She’s not burning out, grinding, or running on fumes. She simply started treating money like a game, and within 30 days, she went from $40K months to $100K months.

Join us this week to discover how Nicole gamified her business, stopped letting old money stories run the show, and simplified her schedule down to true priorities. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s really possible to make a lot of money without sacrificing your joy, your time, or your soul… Nicole is your evidence.

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17. Raising Playfully-Rich Thinkers: A Father-Daughter Money Conversation

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400

We inherit more than our parents’ eye color and weird laughs… we inherit their money energy. And a lot of people say, “Yeah, I had to unlearn everything I saw growing up.” That was not my story. I got lucky.

Today’s episode is special because I’m joined by original Fun Money King - my dad, Scott Manning - to show you what it looks like when your money blueprint is generous, unfussy, and fun from day one.

If you’re a parent and you want to raise kids who are relaxed around money, this episode is your playbook. We get into how to model confidence instead of anxiety, why your kids will copy what you do way more than what you say, and how to pass down the belief that “we can always make more” even if you didn’t grow up with that. This is about building wealth that feels light, playful, and generous… so the next generation doesn’t have to heal from our money drama.

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16. Soul Work, Money Shame & Selfish Generosity with The Philanthropic Femme Adi Shakti

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Let’s talk about something that gets totally overlooked in money conversations: the giving game. We’re all obsessed with hitting big revenue milestones and stacking cash, but guess what? Philanthropy is a character quality - it’s not some end-of-the-road financial milestone that only gets unlocked once you hit a certain number.

I sit down with Adi Shakti, aka The Philanthropic Femme, and trust me, this conversation is fire. She’s redefining what it means to be a philanthropist. For Adi, it’s not about writing giant checks once you hit some wealth threshold. It’s about giving from wherever you are on your money journey, and, surprise, surprise, it feels so much better when you make it part of the everyday hustle.

Join us this week as we dive into why it’s time to remove the shame around giving, how to balance earning and giving without feeling like a martyr, and why philanthropy isn’t just a luxury for the “wealthy.” Adi’s examples prove that you can start small and still make a huge difference. And the best part? Doing good feels good, and it doesn’t need to wait until your bank account hits seven figures.

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15. Create Your Fun Money Bucket List (& Is Gambling Fun Money?)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Money doesn’t have to be a snoozefest of spreadsheets and autopay transfers running quietly in the background of your life. When you build wealth without any emotional connection or fun, you’re missing the best part — it can actually be a game.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the six money mastery games: earning, spending, saving, investing, having, and giving, and showing you how to turn each one into something you actually want to play. You’ll learn how to create your own Fun Money Bucket List, a system that transforms financial discipline into a challenge that feels energizing instead of heavy.

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14. The Fun Part of Financial Literacy (No Beige Spreadsheets)

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Do you ever catch yourself saying these words? ”I don't know if I'm on track…”, "I don't know if I can afford to…" or, ”I don't know enough about investing…"

Women who've been making money for years often find themselves frozen when it comes to the bigger financial moves. That uncertainty around money decisions isn't just uncomfortable. It’s actively costing you future wealth. But here's the truth: financial literacy doesn't have to be boring spreadsheets and complex jargon. It can actually be... fun. (Yes, really!)

For the first time ever, I'm condensing nearly a decade of money mastery teachings into a high-touch, six-week mini-mind. This week, you’ll hear how this program addresses the three pillars that create true financial literacy, and each week, we'll work through your custom game strategy for all six money games.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/14

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

13. Leaving High-Income Careers + Pivoting with Renee Lowney

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Financial success isn't always linear. Sometimes, the path to wealth requires burning down what looks impressive on paper to build something that feels authentic in your soul.

After twenty years building a multi-6-figure beauty education empire with 100,000+ followers, Renee Lowney made the radical decision to walk away from guaranteed income to pursue a new calling in business and embodiment coaching. Renee is a Business & Identity Mentor for high-level women becoming industry headliners, and she’s here to share what allowed her to make bold financial pivots without losing herself in the process.

Join us this week as we dive into what happens when $30K months feel misaligned, how to identify when financial success is actually poisoning your self-trust, and why your bank account and follower count don't define your worth as an entrepreneur. Whether you're considering leaving a high-paying career, navigating a business pivot, or questioning if your current success truly aligns with your values, this episode provides the roadmap for making money moves with conviction.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/13

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

12. Behind the Scenes of a $100K Goal Month

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

The numbers alone never tell the full story. Behind every milestone month in business lies a tapestry of decisions, priorities, and unexpected moments that shape not just the revenue, but the person creating it.

September 2025 marked my highest revenue month in business at $82,000 - the exact monthly amount that annualizes to a million-dollar cash year. This wasn't about grinding harder or sacrificing everything at the altar of success. Instead, this month included 75 miles of running, international travel with my kids, masterminding in Denver, receiving awards on stage, and forgetting picture day at school. The month that changed everything financially was also the month I lived out of laundry baskets and let my plants die.

Listen in this week to hear the exact breakdown of my $82K month. Whether you're aiming for your first $5K month or your first $100K month, this episode will show you what's possible when you approach growth from a place of alignment rather than force.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/12

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

11. Building a Multi-8-Figure Wellness Brand Through Unshakeable Core Values with Ashley Leroux

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Many entrepreneurs believe they have to choose between making money and making an impact. But Ashley Leroux and her husband Patrick built Jigsaw Health, a $22 million supplement company, by asking themselves three ridiculously simple questions: Is profit going up? Is revenue going up? Are we having fun? That’s it. No fluff. And that approach reveals something huge: when you let your values lead your financial decisions, business growth looks completely different.

Tune in this week as we dig into how Jigsaw Health went all-in on pickleball marketing before the sport blew up, and how producing documentaries became a surprising brand asset. Ashley also shares the mindset shifts that helped her ditch the belief that service equals sacrifice, showing that heart-led entrepreneurs can build responsible, sustainable wealth.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/11

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

10. 10 Types of F.I.R.E. - Financial Independence, Retire Early

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Most of us picture retirement as something decades away, complete with wrinkles, gold watches, and a very slow countdown. But what if you could flip the script?

There’s a whole movement of people achieving financial independence far earlier than the traditional path, using smart planning and creative approaches to money. The path to freedom isn't one-size-fits-all, and understanding your options can transform how you think about work, wealth, and what's possible for your future.

Join me this week as I break down 10 different types of F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early) - from the traditional approach to some unconventional strategies you've probably never considered.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/10

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

9. Deciding to Be Rich (Part 2)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

What if becoming permanently wealthy isn't about luck or even hustle, but rather simple math and consistent habits?

I know, I know. You've probably heard all about manifesting abundance and attracting wealth. But here's what nobody's talking about: the practical, mathematical framework that makes wealth inevitable.

In this episode, we're getting down to the nitty-gritty of deciding to be rich forever. Last week, we tackled the emotional side of wealth. Now, we’re diving into the math and structure that make permanent financial abundance a no-brainer.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/9

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

8. How to Be Rich Forever (Part 1)

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

What if I told you that being rich forever isn't about the number in your bank account? That might sound crazy coming from a business mentor, but hear me out.

Being rich forever isn’t about a magic number in your bank account or a business that grows every single month. It’s an identity. It’s a decision.

Tune in this week to learn how to make being rich forever inevitable. You’ll learn how to trace your wealth back to its true roots, define the vibe of your rich life before you even hit the numbers, and figure out where profitability fits into your bigger vision.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/8

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

7. 11 Moves That Made Me an Authority on Fun Money

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Most people think about money through the lens of safety, security, and following conventional wisdom. But what if money could be your favorite game to play? I've spent years studying money not through textbooks or traditional financial advice, but through real-world experiments that push boundaries, and I’m here to tell you all about it this week.

Tune in this week to hear the 11 money moves that have made me an authority on fun money! From eliminating child support to prove I could double my revenue on my own, to creating a 12-week paid maternity leave without working a single hour, each move taught me something new about how money really works when you stop following everyone else's playbook.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/7

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

6. No Spend Months, Career Changes & Unconventional Everything with Amanda Sannella

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Most people think wealth-building requires either a high-powered entrepreneurial venture or decades of climbing the corporate ladder. But Amanda Sannella proves there's another way entirely.

Amanda is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Shopify who approaches her corporate career with an entrepreneurial mindset Through unconventional choices like remaining child-free and renting instead of owning, she's created financial freedom that rivals many business owners.

Join us this week as Amanda reveals her counterintuitive money strategies, including no-spend months that generate thousands in savings, how she overcame scarcity-based saving habits, and why she now budgets specifically for luxury spending.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/6

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

5. Happy Transactions: How to Love Every Dollar You Spend (and Get More Back!)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I spill the tea on how viewing transactions as investments instead of expenses totally changed my financial trajectory.

I'll take you from the $40 I spent on my first networking event as a single mom to the $15,000 mastermind that felt like a mistake but actually netted me more than I invested. You'll also learn why focusing on features limits your returns, how trying to get "the most bang for your buck" can actually decrease your value, and why believing you can't waste money opens up unlimited possibilities for growth.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/5

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

4. “Making Millions Isn’t Hard”: Unlearning Money Group Think with Multi-7-Figure Founder Cris Gordon

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

What if I told you making a million dollars isn't actually that hard? Before you roll your eyes, hear me out.

In this week's episode of Fun Money, you’re hearing a live show recording where 50 women business owners came together to up-level how they play with money. I sat down with multi-seven-figure business owner Cris Gordon, who runs three successful businesses while raising four kids under six, and she dropped some serious truth bombs about money that might just change everything for you.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/4

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

3. Rich Mom, Poor Mom

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:10:00 -0400

The shift from scarcity to abundance isn't just about having more money in the bank… it's about rewiring your nervous system to expect wealth now, not eventually. That’s why, in this episode, I'm sharing two money stories that mark the transformation from poor mom to rich mom.

Tune in today to discover how to gamify your money goals, break your own financial rules strategically, and use fear as your green light for expansion. Most importantly, you'll learn why every woman should experience being poor at some point, because those back-against-the-wall moments create the appreciation and identity shifts that make wealth truly meaningful.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/3

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

2. 6 Money Games Every Woman Needs to Master

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:05:00 -0400

Women are being sold the idea that money mastery means either obsessing over every penny or automating everything and forgetting about it.

But what if the real secret to wealth is treating money like a game? And not just any game, but one where the goal isn't even to win?

Tune in now as I break down the concept of finite versus infinite money games and introduce you to the six specific games that every woman needs to master: earning, spending, saving, investing, having, and giving.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/2

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

1. Does It Matter if Women Make Money?

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Fun Money is here to demystify money for women and normalize the conversations our brothers and husbands have been having for generations. Through transparent money conversations with interesting women, we'll explore all things money.

The most influential women in history didn't just make money, they changed the game with it. Tune in this week to discover how you can do the same.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.sincerelyfutureyou.com/1

Come hang out with me over on Instagram, @JessMcKinleyUyeno: https://www.instagram.com/jessmckinleyuyeno/

Until next time, stay bold, stay interesting, and for the love of God, go do something fun with your money!

Mentioned in this episode:

Letter to Future You Is Back - For the 11th Year Running!

The Fun Begins Here: Where the Most Interesting Women in the World Come to Play the Money Games

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Money is a current - it’s meant to move. On Fun Money, we go behind the scenes with some of the most interesting women in the world - founders, creatives, and investors who make big money in ways that feel true to their values and purpose.

This show plays the six money games - earning, spending, saving, investing, having, and giving - inside the bigger, infinite game of building a life and business that’s generous, innovative, and actually fun. If you already know how to earn but want your work to feel interesting again, you’re in the right place. If you’re magnetic and creative and ready to be paid like it, you’re home too.

We’re asking better questions: How do I want to spend my time on earth? Which habits compound for my future and the world’s? How do I build a business that feels like an extension of my soul - without running on stress alone?

Money isn’t the point. It’s the tool. Hit follow and join us for unfiltered money conversations women deserve to hear.