Ep. 802 – Strategies to Conquer the Muddy Fields of Life with Kelly Majdan
Release Date: 10/06/2025
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info_outline“I've learned over the years to accept my imperfections and to just continue going forward.” – Kelly Majdan
Today’s featured bestselling author is a mom, wife, and wellness advisor, Kelly Majdan. Kelly and I had a fun on a bun chat about her book, “Lessons from the Obstacle Course: Five Strategies to Conquer the Muddy Fields of Life”, her journey from financial advisor to wellness advisor, and more!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
The 2 negative detractors to enjoying your retirement
How obstacle courses helped her, and her husband recover from challenges
Why mindful spending is important for your future self
How financial planning and wellness planning overlap
Kelly’s Site: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymajdan/
Kelly’s Book: https://a.co/d/gJdangH
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