About Wealth Talks A Podcast for SIngle Moms, by a Single Mom
Wealth Talks, A podcast by a Single Mom, for Single Moms. Finance and money can be confusing and overwhelming. That's why we're here to help you take charge of your money and build a better future. Our show is aimed at teaching you the basics of personal finance, investing, budgeting, debt management, retirement planning, taxes, insurance, estate planning, and much
Wealth Talks: Get Ready for 2027—Your Goals, Your Money, Your Support System
Hey, everyone! Welcome back to Wealth Talks. I’m Shakira Moran, also known as Sam the Agent, and this is where we talk about building strong financial foundations with money clarity and no shame. Today, we’re talking about getting ready for 2027. And I want to start with a question: What would you like to feel differently about your money next year? Would you like to feel less anxious when a bill comes in? Would you like to stop wondering where your paycheck went? Would you like to have mon...
19 Sept 2026
“You Have Life Insurance—but Will It Work the Way You Think?”
Most people believe buying life insurance completes the job—but an outdated beneficiary, missed conversion deadline, misunderstood rider, inaccurate application, or lapsed policy can create serious problems. In this episode, Shakira Moran breaks down what families frequently overlook, including beneficiary designations, minor children, policy exclusions, living-benefit riders, accidental death coverage, employer policies, premium payments, and annual reviews. This episode is educational and d...
20 Aug 2026
40 Trillion in Debt: What Does That Mean for Your Money?
The U.S. national debt has officially crossed $40 trillion—but what does that actually mean for your money? In this episode of Wealth Talks, I’m breaking down the $40 trillion headline in plain language and focusing on what everyday consumers should be paying attention to. We’ll talk about interest rates, tighter lending standards, credit card APRs, mortgages and auto loans, high-yield savings accounts, everyday costs, and why protecting your credit is becoming even more important. Most impor...
7 Aug 2026
Closing the Credit Gap
In this episode, we’re talking about the credit gap in Black and Latino communities — what it is, why it matters, and how it impacts real families every day. Credit is more than just a number. It affects access to housing, car loans, business funding, lower interest rates, and wealth-building opportunities. When communities are left out of credit education or forced to navigate the system without clear information, the gap only gets wider. This conversation breaks down why credit education is...
19 Dec 2022
Don't Go Broke for Christmas 2022 Edition
Because it's always good to get a reminder that you should not go broke for Christmas. In this episode I provide a recap from one of the first episodes of Wealth Talks in which I share my story about how I changed my mindset when it came to Christmas with my family. I also share some gifts parents can gift their children thus holiday season.
26 Jul 2022
Your child needs an investment account not a savings account!
To make radical changes, we must start making radical moves. We are living in the biggest transfer of wealth, which is why it is crucial for us to take a different approach and start making some drastic moves. Our parents and grandparents were big on teaching us to save, however saving is not going to help close the wealth gap, we must start investing. I'm going to show you why your child needs an investment account not a savings account to grow their money.
25 Jun 2022
What are you leaving your children?
Sometimes we overlook the power of passing down education to the next generation. In this episode I share with you how my mind has shifted when it comes to leaving a legacy.
6 May 2022
Happy Financial Literacy Month- April Episode
In this episode, I break down how we are impacted by lifestyle inflation. Society programs us to be consumers and not producers and if we are going to close the wealth gap, we need to address lifestyle inflation and how it impacts us.
5 May 2022
We should all be Wealth Seekers
The concept of building wealth is one that is not often discussed within our households. Wealth is the value assets already owned by you ( Dr. Jake Taylor). It is something that we all should be striving for. In this episode of wealth talks I share my personal story around building wealth.
30 Mar 2022
Defining your Legacy Challenge
To kick of Financial Literacy month, I partnered up with another Financial Coach from Alabama to bring our audiences a 5 Day Money Challenge. This is Day 5 of the challenge: How to grow your credit organically. In this video I'm going to show you how to build your credit. So if you're thinking about buying a house or car, or opening a new account, your credit is going to be an important factor. Check out my tips on how to build your credit organically without the help of any company.&nb...
15 Mar 2022
Credit card rates are expected to increase, what you should be doing?
We all are starting to feel the aftermath of inflation, from food price increases, to high gas, now credit card interest rates are starting to rise. While inflation is something that we have to just live with, there are some strategies you can implement to help lessen the impact. In this episode I break down 3 ways you can cut down high balances on high interest credit cards to help you reduce the amount of interest you pay a creditor. I also introduce my new e-guide that is now available on ...
1 Mar 2022
The importance of sharing information
In this episode I share my experience from the virtual conference, Think and Grow Rich, that took place the week of February 21st, 2022, Monday to Friday, 5-6 hours a night, it was truly a life changing event. This conference shifted my mindset on the importance of creating a community, building my personal credit to leverage business credit, to help with funding, as well as 4 recession proof businesses that will help create passive income for my family. While each speaker covered a different...
5 Feb 2022
Why you should get a life insurance policy for your child?
Life insurance is important for you and your loved ones, not just for the death benefit, but for the living benefit as well. In this episode I share my reasoning behind why I feel giving your child a whole life policy is setting them up for success. I share my personal experience with my daughter. I hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening.
2 Jan 2022
Happy New Year! Try this exercise
Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous new year. In this episode I wanted to share an exercise that I recently read in the book "The 9 to 5 Millionaire" by Jemal King. I highly recommend. King makes this book very interactive, by including various exercises to keep the reader engaged. The exercise that I share in this episode is perfect to kick start 2022. Hope you enjoy.
1 Jan 2022
Building A Financial Foundation 101
In this episode, I break down the key areas of building a financial foundation. When I first became a life insurance agent, I found that many of my clients, were lacking a solid financial foundation. Having a foundation is essential in all areas of your life, and is crucial with finances. With 69% of Americans having less than $1000 saved for an emergency, now more than ever talks about creating a financial foundation is vital.
14 Dec 2021
Don't Go broke for the holidays
We are programmed consumers. Too often we think our love is based on the amount of money we spend or the number of gifts we give. This episode is all about reminding us to reflect more on the reason for the season, being creative and showing our children there are other ways to show love. I hope you enjoy listening.
11 Dec 2021
Wealth Talks Episode 1 " Intro"
Wealth talks is a podcast for single moms, by a single mom. In this episode, I share with my audience, why I started this podcast and the mission and vision of inspiring those within my community.
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