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Investor Mama

Investor Mama

By: Jen Narciso
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Welcome to The Investor Mama Podcast- money conversations with a mom’s touch. Your host Jen Narciso, interviews amazing guests each week to help educate, inspire, and motivate you on your own wealth-building journey. These episodes are geared towards moms. who want to learn ways to make, keep, and save money to create more time and financial freedom. Moms are those who have kids, struggling to have kids, have angel babies, are moms of other kids, and “moms” who choose not to have their own kids but may have little eyes watching them. Please subscribe to Investor Mama on the platform you are listening to and share with others who would benefit from these easy to listen to conversations. Economics Personal Finance
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  • 197 | How to Raise a Money Smart Kid - The Simple Savings Strategy That Helped Deb Kierstead's (from Live Skills Money) Son Buy a House at 24

    197 | How to Raise a Money Smart Kid - The Simple Savings Strategy That Helped Deb Kierstead's (from Live Skills Money) Son Buy a House at 24
    Jun 25 2026
    Connect with the Investor Mama Tribe Deb Kierstead is a mom of four and an educator with over 29 years of experience who got tired of waiting for schools to teach kids what they actually need to know about money. So she built a financial literacy program that’s practical, playful, and shockingly fun. Her son bought his first house at 24 – proof that teaching money skills young actually works. Key Takeaways: 1. Start the money conversation NOW — and keep it positive Money habits begin forming as early as age 7. Talk about money openly and often at home, but always frame it in a neutral or positive way. Swap “we can’t afford that” for “we’re choosing not to buy that right now.” 2. Give your kids real cash and let them feel the pinch Hand your child a set amount at the grocery store and let them manage it — including figuring it out if they go over. The embarrassment or problem-solving in that moment teaches more than any lecture ever could. 3. Build a saving strategy, not just a savings lecture Instead of just saying “save your money,” use one of Deb’s three systems: Dime Dash – save 10¢ per dollar earnedQuarter Quest – save 25¢ per dollar earnedMarg’s Method – save 50¢ per dollar earned (the one that helped her son hit $100K by 23) 4. Teach the 3-step Spending Test before any purchase Before your kid buys something, ask: Is it a need or a want?Do you have the money for it?Is the quality worth the price? If it passes all three — no guilt, they buy it. This removes the battles and builds lifelong decision-making skills. 5. Stop fixing it — let them own it Whether it’s a budgeting mistake at the register or an impulse buy they regret, resist the urge to bail them out. Kids who earn and manage their own money develop a sense of ownership and pride that money handed to them simply can’t buy. Additional Resources and Help Support the Show Check out the Intern Strategy Course created by Christina from Smart InfluencerLearn How to Make Extra Money with a Side Hustle or Get a High Paying Salary with Time FlexibilityEpisode #30:The #1 Side Hustle for the On the Go Busy Mom with Mike Yanda and Bobby HoytEpisode #52: Millionaire by 31 and How to Start An ETSY Side Hustle Business with Julie Berninger from Gold City VenturesCheck out Julia’s Sidehustle course to get started todayThe Legacy Binder to help you organize all of your estate documents and plans in case of an emergencyShow Me How To Fix My Pelvic Floor from Tighten Your Tinkler Use Coupon Code: INVESTORMAMA to save $50 off this signature programHigh-income earner, needing an amazing accountant? Check out the TaxGoddess Connect with Deb Live Skills MoneyFacebookInstagramYouTube
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    17 mins
  • 196 | From One Condo & $3,000 Saved to 75 Rentals—How Author and Real Estate Investor Jessie Lang Built Wealth Investing in the Midwest

    196 | From One Condo & $3,000 Saved to 75 Rentals—How Author and Real Estate Investor Jessie Lang Built Wealth Investing in the Midwest
    Jun 4 2026
    Connect with the Investor Mama Tribe Jessie Lang started investing in real estate by “house-hacking” over 10 years ago, and has since grown a substantial rental portfolio that she manages with the help of a small, remote team. In the last 36 months, she’s grown from 11 doors (bought the wrong way with 20% down), to 70 doors and counting. She’s laser focused on the BRRRR method, which allows her to put her money to work over and over to create generational wealth. She partners with private lenders to buy real estate with none of her own money, all while providing them double digit returns on their investment! Jessie has created a free mini-course—how to buy 1-3 rentals per month on autopilot (even if you don’t own a property yet, don’t have 20% down, and think rates are too high). When she isn’t managing rentals or coaching, she is traveling with her wife Laura, spoiling her 5 (yes 5!) pets, and getting her hands dirty in DIY house projects and gardening. Key Takeaways: Start with $3,000 and a spare bedroom. You don’t need a big down payment to begin. Jessie’s first property was an FHA loan with $3K down. If you already own a home, renting out a room covers your mortgage and plants the seed. Action: Look up FHA loan requirements in your area this week.Find one local real estate meetup and show up. Every contractor, lender, wholesaler, and boots-on-the-ground person Jessie relies on came from networking in person. You don’t need to know anything yet — just go. Action: Search “real estate meetup [your city]” or BiggerPockets forums to find one happening this month.Download a free property management app before you even have a tenant. TenantCloud is free and builds the habits and systems you’ll need from day one. Don’t wait until you’re overwhelmed. Action: Sign up for TenantCloud today so the infrastructure is ready when you need it.Run the BRRRR (buy, rehab, rent, refiance, repeat) numbers on one deal — even a fake one. Practice underwriting: find a distressed listing on Zillow, estimate rehab costs, and see if it hits the 75% LTV threshold after repair value. You learn by doing the math. Action: Pick one listing this week and walk through Jessie’s formula ($100K purchase + $40K rehab + $10K holding = $150K all-in, needs to appraise at $200K).Hire your “boots on the ground” before you make an offer. If you’re investing outside your market, line up a neutral third party first — someone from a local Facebook group or BiggerPockets subforum who will be your eyes and ears for $50–100 a trip. Action: Post in the BiggerPockets forum for your target market and ask if anyone does property walkthroughs for remote investors. Additional Resources and Help Support the Show Check out the Intern Strategy Course created by Christina from Smart InfluencerLearn How to Make Extra Money with a Side Hustle or Get a High Paying Salary with Time FlexibilityEpisode #30:The #1 Side Hustle for the On the Go Busy Mom with Mike Yanda and Bobby HoytEpisode #52: Millionaire by 31 and How to Start An ETSY Side Hustle Business with Julie Berninger from Gold City VenturesCheck out Julia’s Sidehustle course to get started todayThe Legacy Binder to help you organize all of your estate documents and plans in case of an emergencyShow Me How To Fix My Pelvic Floor from Tighten Your Tinkler Use Coupon Code: INVESTORMAMA to save $50 off this signature programHigh-income earner, needing an amazing accountant? Check out the TaxGoddess Connect with Jessie Jessie’s Free Mini Course on How to Buy Your First Rental PropertiesLinkedInFacebookInstagram Rentals Made Easy: Unlock the Proven Step-by-Step System to Build Wealth Through Rental Properties by Jessie Lang
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    40 mins
  • 195 | Overwhelmed Mom to Organized Life: Kim Rogne's Proven Systems to Ditch Chaos and Build Wealth

    195 | Overwhelmed Mom to Organized Life: Kim Rogne's Proven Systems to Ditch Chaos and Build Wealth
    May 22 2026
    Connect with the Investor Mama Tribe Kim Rogne is a Certified High Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker, and the bestselling author of For The Love of Self – How to Change Your Mindset in Just 5 Minutes a Day. With over 25 years in the real estate industry, including 10 years in leadership management, Kim gained the expertise needed to launch her personal and professional development company, For The Love Of. She empowers working moms and small business owners to create balance, achieve more, and discover their own ‘For The Love Of.’ Kim is known for her unique approach to personal growth and productivity, bringing clarity and actionable steps to those feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands. Her passion lies in helping others unlock their mindset superpower through her signature PRP Model (Potential = Reality = Perception), offering practical strategies that work both at home and in the workplace. As a self-proclaimed ‘mini-library’ of knowledge, Kim shares insights from books, podcasts, and her journey as a mom of two and her 27-year marriage. After a traumatic skiing accident left her wheelchair-bound, Kim took time off for the first time in 25 years. During this forced slow-down, she decided to stop dreaming and start doing, launching her business at age 50. Her company’s vision is to inspire, empower, and promote action so everyone can live their best ‘For The Love Of’ life—allowing each person to fill in the blank with what matters most to them. Key Takeaways: 1. CEO Your Home — Stop Doing It All Yourself Treat your home like a business. Assign age-appropriate responsibilities to your kids (laundry, packing lunches, managing their schedule). Your worth is NOT in doing everything. Delegate just like you would at work — and don’t apologize for it. Start today: Pick one task you do daily and hand it off to your child or partner. 2. Create a Family Email + Shared Google Calendar Set up a dedicated family email that everyone has access to. All school newsletters, activity sign-ups, and events go there — not your personal inbox. As soon as kids are old enough, they update the family calendar themselves. Start today: Create a free Gmail family account and forward all school/activity emails there. 3. Use the “48-Hour Cart Rule” for Purchases Before buying anything over a set family threshold (Kim uses $50), it must sit in the cart for 48 hours. This one habit fights impulse spending and teaches kids delayed gratification — in your personal life AND your business. Start today: Set your family’s dollar threshold and make it a household rule. 4. Ask “What’s the ONE Thing?” to Beat Overwhelm When you feel buried, stop and ask: “What is the ONE thing I can do right now that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?” It might be making your bed, clearing the kitchen, or getting up 15 minutes early. Small wins protect your mental energy. Start today: Identify your one “sacred space” that, when tidy, gives you calm — and protect it. 5. Do 5-Minute Daily Journaling with These 6 Prompts Kim’s PRP journaling method (used to build a six-figure business in 12 months): Today I will release…Today I take in gratitude for…My core focus today is…Today I GET to… (opportunity, not obligation)I am… (affirmation or future manifestation)I will… (one action you’ll take) Start today: Grab any notebook and spend 5 minutes each morning on these 6 prompts. Download Kim’s free version at floself.com (or floworkingmoms.com for the working mom edition). Additional Resources and Help Support the Show Check out the Intern Strategy Course created by Christina from Smart InfluencerLearn How to Make Extra Money with a Side Hustle or Get a High Paying Salary with Time FlexibilityEpisode #30:The #1 Side Hustle for the On the Go Busy Mom with Mike Yanda and Bobby HoytEpisode #52: Millionaire by 31 and How to Start An ETSY Side Hustle Business with Julie Berninger from Gold City VenturesCheck out Julia’s Sidehustle course to get started todayThe Legacy Binder to help you organize all of your estate documents and plans in case of an emergencyShow Me How To Fix My Pelvic Floor from Tighten Your Tinkler Use Coupon Code: INVESTORMAMA to save $50 off this signature programHigh-income earner, needing an amazing accountant? Check out the TaxGoddess Connect with Kim Kim RogneFor The Love of Self: Change Your Mindset in Just 5 Minutes a DayLinkedInFacebookInstagram
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    27 mins
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