In this episode of Grit, Growth & Gumption, host Tinsley English continues the “Summer of More” series with special guest Lisa Chastain—wealth advisor, bestselling author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living, and champion for women seeking more in midlife. Together, they unpack what “more” really means—not from a place of scarcity, but from expansion, ownership, and purpose.
Lisa shares her journey of breaking free from outdated financial paradigms, the cost of silence when women don’t talk about money, and why budgeting is less about making do and more about claiming ownership. The conversation dives into generational money stories, cultural expectations, and the liberating shift from chasing numbers to designing a life rooted in time, connection, and fulfillment.
From redefining financial freedom as liberation, to navigating empty-nest seasons with grace, to encouraging women to speak their truth and embrace community, this is an empowering conversation about rewriting the money rules for women in midlife and beyond.
If you’ve ever felt constrained by “making ends meet” or struggled to define what financial success looks like for you, this episode will give you the tools, mindset shifts, and sisterhood to start asking for—and creating—more.
Today, you can find Lisa featured on CNBC, NBC News, MSN Money, O – The Oprah Magazine, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine, among others. She is a best-selling author and the host of the Real Money podcast. Her second book, "Stop Budgeting" will be out in early 2025.
Fore more Lisa, listen here: Real Money Podcast | Lisa Chastain