The Broker's Table

The Not So Secret Lives of Real Mormon Wives

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:05:00 -0600

In a world often drawn to sensationalism, Esther and her guest explore the chasm between media portrayals and the authentic lives of Latter-day Saint women. They discuss the imperative to share genuine stories, offering a counter-narrative to popular misconceptions.

At the table

Esther welcomes Emily Clark, her editor and producer, to discuss their collaborative work on 'The Not So Secret Lives of Real Mormon Wives' and the 'Women in Christ' documentary. They examine the motivations behind creating a platform for nuanced, real-life experiences.

What this conversation covers

Challenging media misrepresentations of Latter-day Saint women
The process of crafting authentic narratives of faith and family
Balancing vulnerability with sacred boundaries in storytelling
The cathartic experience of sharing personal journeys
Finding humor and relatability in everyday Latter-day Saint life

A line worth keeping

It sounds like a show about influencers, not about members of the church to me personally.

Mentioned in this episode

Emily Clark
The Not So Secret Lives of Real Mormon Wives (book)
Women in Christ (documentary)
Cedar Fort
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Raising Daughters with financial literacy | Legacy at the table episode 4

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:03:08 -0600

Esther Jackson-Stowell brings her daughters to the table to discuss financial literacy, independence, and the freedom that comes with knowing your numbers. She shares her personal commitment to ensuring her girls are equipped for a life of options.

At the table

Esther Jackson-Stowell shares a deeply personal conversation with her daughters, Maya and Naomi, about cultivating financial power and independence from a young age.

What this conversation covers

Financial literacy as a path to freedom and options
The importance of early money conversations with children
Navigating spending, saving, and understanding taxes
Empowering girls to understand their worth and their numbers
Breaking the cycle of learning about money the hard way

A line worth keeping

Financial literacy gives women options, and options mean freedom.

Mentioned in this episode

Maya
Naomi
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Built Different: Passion, Purpose & The Cost of Sacrifice

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:02:59 -0600

The path to extraordinary achievement is often paved with unforeseen challenges and profound sacrifice. Esther sits with a woman who built a media empire from a layoff, demonstrating that true purpose often emerges from unexpected shifts.

At the table

Esther speaks with Tenisha Brown, founder and editor-in-chief of The Impact Magazine, about her remarkable journey of self-funded growth, unwavering vision, and the cost of building something truly impactful.

What this conversation covers

How a layoff became a catalyst for discovering purpose
The diligent research and preparation behind a vision
The invaluable role of mentorship and community wisdom
Cultivating an abundance mindset over scarcity in business
The quiet commitment of self-funding a dream for years

A line worth keeping

Sometimes God has a way to create situations that shift you into your purpose.

Mentioned in this episode

Tenisha Brown
The Impact Magazine
Merrill Lynch
Darren Morris
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The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Credit Profiles for Kids: The Authorized User Strategy | Legacy at the Table episode 5

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:00:55 -0600

Many young adults face a credit paradox, needing history to build it. Esther reveals a proven strategy to equip your children with a strong financial foundation before they reach adulthood.

At the table

Esther details the authorized user strategy, a practical approach to establishing a robust credit profile for your children, leveraging existing family accounts.

What this conversation covers

The authorized user strategy, explained simply
When to add a child and which cards to use
Monitoring credit and maintaining account health
How wealthy families leverage system features
Building generational wealth through disciplined habits

A line worth keeping

The system just has features, and those who understand the features of the system become the winners.

Mentioned in this episode

annualcreditreport.com
Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
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How to Teach Kids Money, Credit & Chores (Without Being Annoying) | Legacy at the Table Episode 3

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:38 -0600

Esther Jackson-Stowell invites her sons, Joseph and Gabe, to The Broker's Table. They offer a candid, unvarnished perspective on growing up with intentional financial education.

At the table

Esther and her sons explore the practicalities and challenges of teaching financial literacy, credit, and the value of work within a family.

What this conversation covers

Children's earliest entrepreneurial ventures
The distinction between "chores" and "life skills"
Demystifying credit scores for young adults
Navigating the "every conversation is a lesson" dynamic
Preparing children for financial independence

A line worth keeping

Sometimes it feels like every conversation we have becomes a lesson.

Mentioned in this episode

Joseph Jackson-Stowell
Gabriel Jackson-Stowell
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Friendships: Blessings, Boundaries, and Betrayal, the real talk they don't post online

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:52:00 -0600

Some of the most honest conversations happen after the guests think the recording has stopped. This one we kept rolling. Esther Jackson-Stowell sits with Megan Pyrah and Megan Alsup for the talk about friendship that rarely makes it online: the blessing of being truly known, the boundaries that keep a friendship healthy, and what it actually costs when trust is broken.

At the table

Two friends, one host, and a subject most people only handle in whispers. Megan Pyrah and Megan Alsup join Esther to talk about the friendships that shape a woman's life, and the ones that quietly break her heart.

What this conversation covers

Why the friendships that carried you into adulthood are not always the ones meant to carry you through it
Telling the difference between a season ending and a relationship failing
Holding a boundary without losing the warmth that made the friendship matter
What betrayal teaches you, and how to rebuild without becoming guarded
The quiet work of choosing friends who want to grow, not just gather

A line worth keeping

Real friendship is not the absence of conflict. It is the presence of people who stay honest through it.

Mentioned in this episode

Guest voices, Megan Pyrah and Megan Alsup
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The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Why Silence is Ruining Your Kids' Financial Future | Legacy at the Table Episode 2

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:52:00 -0600

Most parents believe they are protecting their children by keeping money quiet. Esther makes the case that the silence is the very thing setting them up to struggle. This is a clear, unflinching look at how financial silence gets passed down, and how to break it without passing down the fear too.

At the table

Esther unpacks the quiet inheritance almost no one talks about: the money silence handed from one generation to the next. She names the fears that keep families quiet, and offers a warmer, more honest way to raise children who understand money instead of just worrying about it.

What this conversation covers

Why good intentions to protect kids from money stress often backfire
The three conversation killers, starting with shame
How children fill a silence with assumptions worse than the truth
Turning everyday moments into real financial lessons
Giving your kids context instead of anxiety

A line worth keeping

Our parents thought they were protecting us by not talking about money. But good intentions do not equal good outcomes.

Mentioned in this episode

Legacy at the Table, Episode One, where the season begins
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The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Dreams Wrapped in a Korowai of Love

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:52:00 -0600

A story that spans continents and the quiet ways a calling finds you. This conversation follows a woman whose prophetic dreams pulled her toward a work she never went looking for, and the cultural and spiritual mantle, the korowai, that parents hand to their children as the foundation for everything that follows.

At the table

Esther welcomes a guest whose obedience to a dream became a mission across cultures. They talk about the korowai as a symbol of love and inheritance, the courage it takes to act on something you cannot fully explain, and how faith turns a private conviction into work that serves other people.

What this conversation covers

What a korowai represents, and why inheritance is spiritual before it is financial
Acting on a calling when you are an outsider with no obvious platform
The line between a fleeting idea and a conviction worth building your life around
Serving communities and schools without waiting to feel qualified
Passing a mantle of faith and purpose to the next generation

A line worth keeping

I am not well connected. I am not even from this country. Who am I to come in and say this is what needs to happen?

Mentioned in this episode

The korowai, a woven cloak of honor and belonging
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The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Legacy at the Table | Episode 1 | Why We're Building Generational Wealth as a Family

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:52:00 -0600

This is where the second season begins, and it is different from anything the show has done before. Esther and Dr. Rich Stowell pull up extra chairs and invite you into the real work of building generational wealth as a family. Real numbers, real mistakes, real wins, and children in the room for all of it.

At the table

Esther and Rich open Legacy at the Table, a season built around one question: how do you actually build wealth that outlives you, with your family involved rather than protected from it? This is not a finance lecture. It is a family showing its work.

What this conversation covers

Why generational wealth is a family practice, not a private spreadsheet
The money messages we inherit, and the ones we choose to pass on
Building with your children in the room instead of shielding them from it
Faith and stewardship as the foundation, not an afterthought
What the season ahead will cover, and why the process is the lesson

A line worth keeping

This is not another finance podcast where an expert tells you to skip the lattes and you will be a millionaire.

Mentioned in this episode

Legacy at the Table, the season built around real family wealth-building
The Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth

The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.

Mission First: Dr. Rich Stowell on the Warrior Ethos, Marriage, and Raising Kids with Purpose

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:52:00 -0600

Before there was a podcast, there was a marriage that had to learn how to lead. Esther Jackson-Stowell sits down with her husband, Dr. Rich Stowell, for a foundational conversation on mission-driven leadership, military discipline, and the quiet work of building a family that outlasts the two of you.

At the table

Dr. Rich Stowell holds a PhD in Communications, served as a first sergeant in the Army, and directs communications for a Utah school district. Here he trades the podium for the kitchen table and talks about the Warrior Ethos, marriage across cultures, and what it means to raise children on purpose rather than by accident.

What this conversation covers

The four lines of the Warrior Ethos, and how a soldier's creed translates to a home
Leading a family the way you lead people you are responsible for, not the way the world expects
Building an interracial family without letting anyone else write your story
Discipline as an act of love, not control
The difference between reacting to life and running toward a mission

A line worth keeping

We are not really concerned with what the world is doing. It is what is best for us, our family, and the people who love us.

Mentioned in this episode

The Warrior Ethos and the Soldier's Creed
The Broker's Table community, for women building faith, family, and lasting wealth

The Broker's Table is hosted by Esther Jackson-Stowell. New conversations on faith, family, and the kind of wealth that outlives you.