Everyone's Talkin' Money

Taxes can feel intimidating, confusing, and deeply emotional—especially if you're self-employed or earning good money and still feel unsure about what you're doing.

In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, sits down with tax expert Hannah Cole to talk about what taxes actually look like in real life—and why so many people feel overwhelmed by them.

Hannah shares how her own experience as a working artist led her to become a tax professional and build a company focused on helping people understand their taxes without shame or judgment. Together, Shari and Hannah break down the difference between tax preparation and tax planning, why finding the right accountant matters more than most people realize, and how small decisions throughout the year can significantly impact your tax bill.

They also discuss what to do if you owe more than expected, how to think about retirement accounts like IRAs and HSAs, why tax literacy is one of the most powerful financial skills you can build, and the mindset shift that helps you stop seeing taxes as punishment and start seeing them as part of a long-term financial strategy.

If you've ever felt confused about taxes, nervous about filing, or frustrated that your tax bill keeps rising as your income grows, this episode will help you understand what's really happening and what to do next.

You'll hear why taxes feel so personal, how to evaluate and interview an accountant, what actions you can still take after the year ends, and the simple habits that make tax season dramatically less stressful.

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If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari. Shari Rash is the founder of GWA Wealth, a virtual advisory firm helping women make confident, values-aligned decisions with their money. Visit GWA Wealth to explore your next step.

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Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.

The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GWA Wealth.
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Tax day is right around the corner, and if you’ve ever looked at your tax bill and thought, “Wait… why do I owe this much?” you’re not alone.

Most people assume taxes are something that get figured out in April. But by the time you’re filing your return, the outcome is already decided.

In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down the most common tax mistakes high earners make and why these decisions can quietly cost you thousands over time.

You’ll learn why treating taxes like a once-a-year event leads to missed opportunities, how celebrating a tax refund might actually be a red flag, and why focusing only on this year’s tax bill can hurt your long-term wealth.

Shari also walks through the key accounts and strategies that help reduce taxes over time, the difference between tax preparation and tax planning, and why relying on your accountant alone isn’t enough to create a real tax strategy.

This episode isn’t about complicated loopholes or aggressive tactics. It’s about understanding how your everyday financial decisions impact your taxes so you can start making smarter moves throughout the year.

You’ll hear why taxes feel like a surprise even when you’re doing well financially, the biggest tax mistakes high earners make, how tax-advantaged accounts actually work, and what to do differently so you’re not in the same position next year.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how your tax bill is created, one simple change you can make this year, and the confidence that taxes don’t have to feel confusing or out of your control.

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Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.
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If you’re constantly thinking about your money—checking balances, moving money around, wondering if you can afford things—it’s not because you’re bad with money. It’s because you don’t have systems.

Most people are managing their finances in real time, making decisions on the fly and hoping everything works out. And that’s exhausting. The real shift happens when your money starts running in the background of your life instead of demanding your attention every day.

In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, walks you through the five financial systems that make money feel organized, predictable, and easier to manage. You’ll learn how to structure your accounts, automate your bills and savings, and plan for expenses before they become emergencies.

This is not about budgeting harder or tracking every dollar. It’s about building a setup that works even when life gets busy, stressful, or chaotic.

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You’ll hear why willpower isn’t the solution to managing money, how automation reduces decision fatigue, and the exact systems that help high-earning women feel calm and confident about their finances.

You’ll walk away knowing how to organize your money into simple systems that run automatically, one practical step you can implement this week, and how to create a financial structure that supports your life instead of draining your energy.

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Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.
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You can be doing well on paper and still feel like you’re one level below where you should be.

You’re earning good money. You’re responsible. You’re working hard. But there’s this quiet question in the background: What’s the next move?

In this conversation, Shari Rash sits down with leadership coach and entrepreneur Eleanor Beaton to talk about the real drivers behind financial growth for women—power, flexibility, and financial agency.

Eleanor Beaton is the founder of Safi Media, a coaching and education company dedicated to doubling the number of women founders who sustainably scale to $1M+ by 2030, and the host of the Woman Owned podcast, now ranked in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally, providing insights and strategies to empower women entrepreneurs.

Since 2016, Eleanor has provided training to over 25,000 women entrepreneurs worldwide. A former chair of the Visiting Women’s Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management, Eleanor has won national awards for her achievements in entrepreneurship, leadership development and business journalism.

They explore why so many women unintentionally limit their earning potential in exchange for flexibility, how early money experiences shape our decisions as adults, and why financial independence is about more than income. It’s about having options.

Eleanor shares the lessons she learned scaling her own business, including the importance of paying attention to your numbers, creating simple money habits, and focusing on the tasks that actually move your financial life forward.

You’ll also hear a powerful discussion about the gender wage gap, the role flexibility plays in earnings, and why second-guessing your goals is often a normal part of growth—not a sign to stop.

This episode will help you rethink how you spend your time, how you define success, and how to build the kind of financial life that gives you both freedom and control.

You’ll hear why financial agency matters more than income alone, the sneaky mindset block that keeps high-achieving women playing small, how to identify the highest-value tasks in your life, and the one habit that can accelerate your financial progress faster than you expect.

You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to protect your independence, make more intentional decisions with your time and money, and give yourself permission to go after what you actually want.

If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari. Shari Rash is the founder of GWA Wealth, a virtual advisory firm helping women make confident, values-aligned decisions with their money. Visit GWA Wealth to explore your next step.

Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter.

Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here. 

Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app!

Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney

Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.

The views expressed by guests are their own and don’t necessarily reflect the views of GWA Wealth.
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You’re doing well with money. You make a good income. You’re responsible. And yet there’s this quiet feeling that you should have more clarity than you do.

You know there are smarter moves you could be making. You just don’t know who to trust to help you figure them out.

So you do what everyone does. You open your laptop and search for financial help, and suddenly you’re staring at a long list of titles that all sound important but don’t clearly explain what they actually do.

Financial advisor. Financial planner. Money coach. Financial therapist. CPA. Credit counselor.

It’s confusing, and choosing the wrong type of help can cost you time, money, and a lot of unnecessary frustration.

In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down the five most common types of money professionals, what they actually do, how they get paid, and how to know which one makes sense for your situation right now. You’ll learn the difference between financial planning and financial coaching, when a CPA becomes essential, and why understanding how someone is compensated matters more than most people realize.

Shari also explains what it means to work with a fiduciary, the red flags to watch for when interviewing professionals, and the exact questions you should ask before trusting someone with your money.

This episode is not about collecting more experts. It’s about understanding who solves the problem you’re dealing with so you can get the right support at the right time.

You’ll hear how to tell the difference between financial advisors, planners, coaches, therapists, counselors, and CPAs, when each type of professional makes sense, how they typically get paid, and how to choose someone who aligns with your goals and values.

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of who to call for help, the confidence to ask smarter questions, and the reassurance that needing guidance with your money is normal, not a failure.

If you’re ready for personalized, judgment-free financial guidance, learn more about working with Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, at gwawealth.com

Talkin’ Points → where your money gets smarter.

Real talk, practical tips, zero guilt straight to your inbox. Sign up here. 

Be sure to like and follow the show on your favorite podcast app!

Keep the conversation going on Instagram @everyonestalkinmoney

Shari Rash is a financial planner and Investment Adviser Representative of GWA Wealth, a Registered Investment Adviser. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Listening to this podcast does not create an advisory relationship with Shari Rash or GWA Wealth. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Any references to specific investments, strategies, or securities are for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations. You should consult your own financial advisor, tax professional, or attorney regarding your individual situation before making any financial decisions.
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