23 Oct 436: Rewriting Your Money Story: How to Shift Your Mindset and Build Real Wealth John Kennedy, CFP & Host of the Above Board Podcast
What if you could actually feel good about money? Not just make more of it – but feel less stress, more clarity, and a sense of freedom around your finances?
That’s exactly what we’re talking about this week with our guest, John Kennedy.
He’s a Certified Financial Planner, yes… but his superpower is helping people unpack the emotional side of money, build simple systems that work, and finally take control of their financial life – without shame or overwhelm.
John is a partner and senior wealth advisor, and the co-host of the Above Board Podcast, which ranks in the top 2% of business shows globally. He’s also a husband, dad, 5K runner (with his dog, Chipper!), and a dedicated Braves fan who believes financial health starts with mindset.
In this candid convo, we talk about real-world money hangups – even for successful people – and how to shift from scarcity to freedom. Whether you’re building a business, launching a new season of life, or just tired of feeling stressed about your finances, this episode offers fresh perspective, relatable insights, and practical tools to help you rewrite your money story.
THIS IS WHAT WE COVER:
- A powerful 3-part framework for understanding your current money mindset
- The difference between scarcity thinking and healthy financial beliefs
- How your childhood and past experiences shape your relationship with money
- The most common belief that holds people back: “I’m just not good with money”—and how to break it
- A simple way to audit your finances in just 60 days (without spreadsheets of doom!)
- How to find a financial advisor who’s the right fit for you—and why it’s kind of like dating
- Why budgeting doesn’t have to feel restrictive—and how it can actually lead to more freedom
- John’s favorite systems to automate your finances (no boring spreadsheets required!)
- A surprising take on how a box of nails can change your relationship with money (seriously)
- How to build the systems that support your dreams – so you can do more of what you’re called to do
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CONNECT WITH JOHN:
- Podcast: Above Board Podcast
- LinkedIn: John Kennedy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfkennedy87
WHAT IS YOUR NEXT STEP:
We covered a lot of ground in this episode—mindsets, money stories, and some powerful next steps.
So… what’s something that stood out to you?
What resonated… challenged you… or gave you hope?
I want to hear about it!
Share the episode and tag me—or leave a comment to let me know what part hit home for you.
Even better? Tell me: What are you going to DO because of it?
Let’s rewrite that money story… so you can dream bigger, think better, and do more of what you’re put on the planet to do.
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