Do Wealth Different

05/29/2026

At some point, many people wake up and realize they have been living by default.

Default expectations.
Default definitions of success.
Default financial goals.
Default timelines.
Default dreams that don’t actually belong to them.

But a vibrant, purpose-filled life is not something you inherit by accident. It is something you choose intentionally.

At Do Wealth Different, we believe financial planning should help you build a life that actually feels like yours. One rooted in purpose. One aligned with your values. One spacious enough for joy, peace, and meaningful work.

Not just a life that looks responsible. A life that feels alive.

For me that's gardening with my nephew, hiking with friends in the Ozarks, volunteering with Royal Family Kids Camp, and supporting my kids by showing up.

Where in your life are you ready to stop living by default and start choosing on purpose?

05/27/2026

I was recently talking with a colleague about how often the breakthrough people need is not a strategy first — it’s a conversation.

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The conversation about resentment.�
The conversation about what you both want this next season to look like.�
The conversation you’ve delayed because it feels easier to stay busy than to be vulnerable.

I’ve seen couples carry so much tension simply because no one wanted to say the hard thing out loud. But once honesty enters the room, so does the possibility for clarity, teamwork, and peace.

Avoidance feels safer in the moment. But honesty builds trust, and trust changes what becomes possible!!

What conversation have you been avoiding that could bring clarity?

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it is a sacred reminder that freedom has been costly, and sacrifice should never be forgotten.

As we reflect today, may we hold gratitude and humility together, honoring those who gave everything and the families who carry that loss.
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How can you live today with greater gratitude for the sacrifices that made your freedoms possible?

05/23/2026

Autopilot feels efficient. Until one day you realize it has quietly carried you far away from yourself.

You keep doing what you’ve always done.
Spending the same way.
Rushing the same way.
Avoiding the same conversations.
Telling yourself you’ll think about it later.

But later has a way of becoming years.

One of the most powerful moments in financial life planning is when someone finally pauses long enough to ask, “Why am I living this way?” Not from shame. From curiosity. From courage. From a desire to live more awake.

You do not have to stay in patterns just because they’re familiar.

What part of your life has been running on autopilot for too long?

05/21/2026

There is a kind of success that looks beautiful from the outside and feels exhausting on the inside.

The schedule is full.
The responsibilities are met.
The image is polished.
But somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling ALIVE inside your own life.

This is more common than people admit.

I’ve worked with people who had achieved what they thought they were supposed to want, only to realize they still felt disconnected, depleted, and unsure of what all their striving was actually for.

That realization is not failure. It is an invitation.

You are allowed to ask whether the life you’ve built still fits the person you are becoming. And if it doesn't, schedule a call today: [email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true

Where does your life look full on the outside but feel empty on the inside?

05/19/2026

When you are attached to outcomes, every delay feels like failure. Every detour feels personal. Every opinion feels powerful.

But when you are anchored in your values, you become harder to shake.

You stop making decisions just to impress people.
You stop chasing timelines that were never meant for you.
You stop confusing external approval with internal alignment.

At Do Wealth Different we believe wealth is about more than accumulation. It’s about building a life that reflects who you are and what matters most. That kind of life is not built by living for applause. It is built by living with intention.

Which value do you want to let lead your next decision?

05/15/2026

Today is International Family Day, so it seems only fitting to acknowledge the real people behind the scenes that make me, and the company, better.

David, my better half, a strong and gentle companion, and the man that encourages the encourager (me) to keep pressing forward.

Sydney, my first born and mentor who made me realize that life was more than accomplishing. She brings energy, joy and generosity to every room and is truly one in a billion.

Ryann, my youngest and most confident who teaches me every day to let go of what others think and to continue walking out my life's calling. She is bold and willing to stand up against injustice.

Cadon, my oldest and wisest who taught me that presence is more important than perfection any day. He is a hard worker and is filled with compassion towards those who are hurting.

We are far from perfect, but we are family. Every single one of us believes in living a vibrant, purpose filled life, so today and every day we make intentional choices to do just that.

05/13/2026

The stories you repeat become the structure you live inside.

If you keep saying,
“I’m not disciplined,”
“I’ll never get ahead,”
“I’m just not good with money,”
your life will keep bending around those beliefs.

Renewing your mind is not pretending everything is easy. It is choosing thoughts that create room for courage, wisdom, and action.

One client started changing her language from “I’m terrible with money” to “I’m learning how to lead my money differently.” That may sound small, but it changed the way she showed up.

Shame makes people hide. Hope helps them engage.

The life you want is shaped, in part, by the words you practice believing.

What is one new thought you want to practice this week?

05/12/2026

Fear is persuasive. It speaks in absolutes. It predicts disaster. It convinces you that the worst-case scenario is wisdom.

But fear is rarely telling the truth.

I’ve seen people stay in financial chaos because they assumed change would be too hard. I’ve seen people avoid looking at the numbers because they were sure the reality would be unbearable.

I’ve seen the opposite happen too: once they faced what was real, they felt relief. Not because everything was fixed overnight, but because truth is always lighter than avoidance.

I love this poem by Harper Nichols in her book "All Along You Were Blooming".

Your mind may be rehearsing what could go wrong. But have you given equal airtime to what could go right?

What fear have you been feeding that needs to be replaced with something truer?

04/26/2026

I love helping clients maximize their charitable giving. Be aware of some recent tax changes to complement your giving.

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📣 Big Change to Charitable Donations in 2026!

The new rules under the new tax bill is shaking up how charitable giving works starting in 2026—and it impacts everyone, not just high-income taxpayers.

💡 Here’s what you need to know:

👉 NEW deduction for non-itemizers
Even if you take the standard deduction, you can now write off up to:
• $1,000 (single)
• $2,000 (married filing jointly)
✔️ Cash donations only