Managing Editor, Sound Mind Investing and Author/Speaker, Financially Speaking
louisville, kentucky, united states
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Claim your profilePublished author of five personal finance books: "Trusted: Preparing Your Kids for a Lifetime of God-Honoring Money Management (April 2023), "The Grad's Guide to Money" (Feb. 2014), "Money & Marriage: A Complete Guide for Engaged and Newly Married Couples" (March 2011), "Money Strategies for Tough Times" (April '09), and "Money, Purpose, Joy" (Sept. '08). Lead personal finance workshops at various venues throughout the country. Have been featured in USA TODAY, Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, U.S. News & World Report, the Chicago Tribune, Chicago's WGN-TV, numerous radio programs, and many other media outlets. Also experienced at leading public relations for a major corporation, using external communications to drive brand awareness, reputation enhancement, and incremental revenue. Uniquely able to turn survey results and other data into positive story placements with top tier media. Specialties: Personal finance, Investing, Public speaking, Writing, Corporate Public Relations, PR-Minded Data Analysis, Thought Leadership Content Development, Reporter Relationship Building, Crisis Communications, Social Media, Integrated External/Internal Communications, Media/Presentation Coaching, Strategic Thinking, People Management, Agency/Vendor Management, Continuous Learning and Integration of Best Practices






Master Of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies at Depaul UniversityGraduated: 2001