In this week's episode, I sat down with Scott Maderer, author of Inspired Living and founder of Inspired Stewardship, to tackle the big question: How do you find your calling and make money management something that supports your life instead of running it?

Whether you’ve ever felt stuck in a job that doesn’t feel like your purpose, or you’re just tired of money stress getting in the way of the life you want, this episode will give you the tools and mindset to move forward. We talk about identifying your calling, building systems that keep money from being a constant worry, and setting up your life so you can focus on what really matters.

💰 This Week’s Money Talking Points

1. Does everyone have a calling?
2. How do you identify a ‘calling’?
3. How do financial systems help you focus on other areas of your life?

🔗 Resources & Mentions:

• Scott Maderer’s Resources & Book (Inspired Living): InspiredStewardship.com/money talk
• Budget Meeting Guide & Tools: Available at MoneyTalk.Show/resources

⏱ Time Stamps:

[00:04:09] Meet Scott Maderer & the mission of Inspired Stewardship

[00:07:00] Does everyone have a calling? Redefining “career” vs. “vocation”

[00:11:19] The five-year airport exercise: Visualizing your best life

[00:15:04] Building systems that support your goals (and cut out squirrels)

[00:21:12] Friction & smoothness: Beating procrastination with simple habits

[00:30:26] Turning financial chaos into automatic systems that free your time

[00:42:20] Why talking about money lifts shame and creates freedom