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How to Start Building Your Credit Score (Ep. 21)

How to Start Building Your Credit Score (Ep. 21)

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Credit is something every adult needs at some point, whether it’s a credit card or a bank loan to buy a house. The real question is, do you understand credit enough to use it effectively?

Adrian and Alison Castellano unwrap the complexities of credit and how it intertwines with our financial well-being. Diving deep into what credit means, they cover listener queries, shed light on the significance of credit scores, and offer actionable advice to navigate credit responsibly. Whether you’re contemplating buying a house, as one listener from Tampa was, or simply aiming to bolster your financial health, this episode is packed with insights to guide you.

Adrian and Alison discuss: 

  • The nature and critical aspects of credit and how it influences financial wellness.
  • Breaking down credit scores: understanding what constitutes a good credit score and how it’s calculated.
  • Strategies to improve and maintain high credit scores for better financial opportunities.
  • Insights into common credit mistakes and how to avoid them for a healthier credit history.
  • And more

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Beyond the Forecast with Meteorologist, Harmony Mendoza (Ep.20)

Beyond the Forecast with Meteorologist, Harmony Mendoza (Ep.20)

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If you live in Alabama, you probably know “The Weather Lady,” Harmony Mendoza. It’s almost a year since she hung up her television hat after 13 years with WVTM 13, so we wanted to connect for a temperature check to see what she’s been up to.

Join our host, Alison Castellano and her husband, former meteorologist turned financial advisor, Adrian Castellano as they sit down with Harmony to discuss her transition from TV to philanthropy. Listen as Harmony shares insights from her broadcasting experience and involvement in community organizations like Black Warrior Riverkeeper and Goodwill. 

She also delves into her passion for environmental issues and community service through the Vortex Project – a study with Dr. Laura Myers that they hope will enhance household risk, improve crisis communication during severe weather events, and save lives through improved warning systems. 

Droplets of information shared in this episode include: 

  • How Harmony embraced her “weather lady” persona and utilized social media 
  • A glimpse into her personal life including her recent engagement
  • Goals for the Vortex Project and her partnership with Dr. Laura Myers
  • The role emergency managers and TV meteorologists play concerning community safety
  • And more

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About Harmony Mendoza:

Harmony Mendoza has been actively forecasting the weather as an On-Air Meteorologist in The Deep South for almost 25 years. Meteorologist Harmony Mendoza can be seen on WVTM 13 On-Air/Online, serving as their Weekend Morning Meteorologist for almost 13 years.

Harmony received degrees from Florida State University, majoring in meteorology and geography and minors in physics and mathematics. After graduation, Harmony continued her education at Mississippi State University’s Certified Broadcast Meteorology Program emphasizing satellite interpretation.

After graduation, Harmony forecasted the weather for WRBL in Columbus, GA, then off to Sweet Home Alabama in 2010. Meteorologist Harmony Mendoza joined the WVTM 13 Weather team in 2010 and has seen central Alabama through record-breaking historic weather events including the April 27, 2011, Super Tornado Outbreak.

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Financial Wellness for the Next Generation (Ep.19)

Financial Wellness for the Next Generation (Ep.19)

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There used to be a time when working with a Financial Advisor was just for the extremely wealthy. Those days are gone! Now, due to the increasing complexity of financial matters, combined with demographic shifts and a greater awareness of the value of personalized financial guidance, more people are working with advisors.

Join Jack Burnette, Alison Castellano, and Adrian Castellano as they delve into the journey of why they started Iter Financial Wellness and their focus on helping younger generations achieve financial success. They discuss the importance of accountability, providing emotional and tangible support, and the importance of setting realistic goals. 

Jack, Alison, and Adrian discuss: 

  • How financial planning can be tailored to meet the needs of various generations
  • The effect of social media when it comes to comparison and self-worth  
  • Information about their financial advice subscription model
  • And more

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Embracing The Work-Life Balance At Deer Valley Resort (Ep.16)

Embracing The Work-Life Balance At Deer Valley Resort (Ep.16)

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The BamCam podcast strives to explore how life and financial well-being are intertwined. We look into areas concerning motivation and attitude, financial planning, and investing.

In this installment, we focus on the importance of achieving balance and joy as the Burnette-Castellano family vacations in Park City, Utah.

What can a day on the slopes teach us about balancing leisure with financial discipline? 

Listen as Jack, Alison, and Adrian talk about: 

  • Why is it important to balance work and play
  • The value of investing in experiences and memories with loved ones
  • Memorable ski trips, particularly at Crested Butte, Colorado
  • The role of communication with your spouse to express shared values and goals
  • And more

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Financial Intimacy: After The Money Date with Alison and Adrian (Ep.15)

Financial Intimacy: After The Money Date with Alison and Adrian (Ep.15)

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Join Alison and her husband Adrian as they share how their quarterly Money Date has helped them establish financial objectives, improve their communication, and plan for a future as a family.

They review the goals they discussed during their date including intentional spending, learning the difference between wants and needs, and how to stay focused on your goals and not compare yourself to those on social media.

Gain insight from Mr. and Mrs. Castellano as they discuss:

  • The purpose of a Money Date and how it can improve your financial intimacy
  • Why it’s important to provide praise and gratitude to your partner for their achievements
  • How a Money Date can make the topic of finances fun for couples
  • The value of gifting experiences rather than material items
  • Their plans and intentions for future money dates 
  • And more

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Understanding Obesity Medicine and Financial Wellness with Dr. Brytney Cobia (Ep.13)

Understanding Obesity Medicine and Financial Wellness with Dr. Brytney Cobia (Ep.13)

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Weight loss is a common New Year’s resolution, but what goes into planning for weight loss? And what is required to keep the weight off?

Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano speak with Dr. Brytney Cobia, obesity medicine specialist with Vulcan Wellness and Aesthetics, to shed some light on how GLP-1 drugs can help with weight loss and other advancements within obesity medicine.

Jack, Alison, and Brytney discuss: 

  • How physical fitness, mental health, and financial well-being are interrelated
  • The impact GLP-1 drugs have on insulin resistance, and their side effects
  • A holistic approach to physical and financial well-being
  • And more

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About Brytney Cobia:

Dr. Cobia is double-boarded in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She was born and raised in Birmingham, which is where she has ultimately settled to raise her family and grow her medical practice. She attended the University of Alabama where she double majored in Biology and Psychology. She then attended the University of South Alabama School of Medicine in Mobile, AL. She returned to Birmingham where she completed her residency at the Brookwood Baptist Health Internal Medicine Residency Program. She was then invited to remain a part of the program to serve a one-year term as Chief Medical Resident. Since completion of residency, she has enjoyed practicing as a hospitalist, caring for new patients as well as familiar faces from her childhood in Birmingham.

She became interested in the pathology and physiology of Obesity Medicine after the birth of her first child in 2018 and gained board certification in 2021. Since that time, she has been growing her interest in all aspects of wellness, including how hormone balance affects weight and well-being, as well as training in modern aesthetics practices.

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FEATURE - 2024
Financial Resolutions for 2024 (Ep.12)

Financial Resolutions for 2024 (Ep.12)

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Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano kick off this year with a bang, as they list financial tips and tricks that will set you on the path to success in the new year. Whether you’re looking to finally tackle that mountain of debt, boost your savings, or make strategic investments, they’ve got you covered. 

Obtain beneficial information about the importance of budgeting, emergency funds, investing, the role of a good financial advisor, and the need for proper asset allocation when planning for retirement. 

Start the new year off right as you gain insight into:

  • The importance of creating a financial budget
  • Reviewing your subscription services and how to remove unnecessary costs
  • How a financial advisor can assist you with proper asset allocation
  • Estate planning considerations and making sure your plans are up to date
  • And more

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Stepping into a New Career Path with Adrian Castellano (Ep. 9)

Stepping into a New Career Path with Adrian Castellano (Ep. 9)

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Passion can be a powerful driving force, not only for personal projects but also in making new career decisions. With more Millenials and Gen Z’s making a change, choosing a new career path in your thirties or even forties isn’t a crazy idea.

In this episode, Alison Castellano is joined by her husband, Adrian Castellano, in recounting their personal and professional lives, including how they met, their shared passion for financial wellness, and Adrian’s career transition from TV to financial advising. 

Adrian and Alison discuss: 

  • How they first met
  • Why Adrian became a meteorologist and why he is transitioning into financial services
  • How his love of challenges helps him tackle a new career outside his comfort zone
  • What he enjoys doing outside of work
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Adrian Castellano is WVTM 13’s Weekend Evening Meteorologist. He can be seen on Saturdays at 5, 6, and 10 p.m., and on Sundays at 5 and 10 p.m. Adrian’s love for weather began at an early age. He remembers watching summer thunderstorms and tracking incoming hurricanes from his family’s home in Tampa, Florida. Eventually, that love for weather blossomed into a career. Adrian graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology, along with a minor in mathematics. He previously worked at KRBC in Abilene, Texas.

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