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Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams

Release Date: 06/03/2025

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Managing Money Made Easy by Karen G Adams

A testamentary trust might sound complicated, but it’s one of the most powerful estate planning tools for families. In this episode, Karen G. Adams (Financial Management 101) sits down with Heather Williams from Sunstone Legal to break it down in plain English. You’ll learn: ✅ What a testamentary trust is and how it works ✅ How it can provide tax benefits and asset protection ✅ Why it’s especially valuable for families with young or vulnerable beneficiaries If protecting your family and your legacy matters to you, this episode is a must-listen. Get to know more about...

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In this powerful episode of Managing Money Made Easy, Karen G. Adams is joined by health coach Sharon Gleeson to explore a truth many entrepreneurs ignore: burnout isn’t a badge of honour - it’s a serious warning sign.

Sharon shares her personal journey from burnout to balance and breaks down the physical and emotional signals that most business owners miss until it’s too late. From chronic fatigue and brain fog to emotional disconnection and irritability, this episode unpacks the "body whispers" that signal it's time to slow down before your health (and business) suffers.

You’ll learn:

  • The hidden signs of burnout most people ignore

  • Why entrepreneurs push through stress, and why that’s dangerous

  • How to take small, manageable steps to reverse burnout

  • Easy, protein-rich breakfast tips for time-poor business owners

  • How micro-breaks and better meal timing can restore your energy and focus

Plus, Karen opens up about her own burnout story that landed her in the ER - and how Sharon shared with Karen how she can avoid this for the future

💡 If you’re a business owner or high achiever constantly “doing all the things,” this episode is your wake-up call.

 

Book a FREE 30-Min Discovery Call with Karen:

https://financialmanagement101.com.au/contact/ 

 

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

  • Connect with Sharon: Sharon Gleeson

  • Request Sharon’s Breakfast Club Recipe Book via her website

  • Book a FREE 1-hour Health Clarity Call with Sharon

📣 Loved the episode? Share your biggest aha moment or burnout recovery win with us and tag @‌karengadams__ on Instagram!