Some voices blend in by following industry norms. While others get heard by translating what they know into stories people already understand.

In this episode of Rise Above The Noise, Drew Boyer (financial planner and author of Hip Hop x Finance) reveals how stories, creativity, and authenticity can turn expertise into influence.

Drew shares how a single conference experience inspired him to merge music and money lessons, why writing a book became a launchpad instead of a finish line, and how relatable storytelling helps clients better understand financial concepts.

This conversation is a reminder that standing out has less to do with volume and more to do with choosing a different way to communicate.

What to expect:

• Why stories create a deeper connection than credentials alone
• How simplifying ideas builds trust with clients and online audiences
• Why leaning into personal passions can unlock new business opportunities
• How compound interest becomes a metaphor for influence and growth

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→ Boyer Financial Group

→ Hip Hop x Finance

→ Sound Returns

Some leaders wait for the perfect moment to share their voice. Others learn to show up, grow on purpose, and trust the path…even when it feels messy.

In this episode of Rise Above The Noise, Andre Young (founder of You Evolving Now) reveals how real leadership starts with influence, clear language, and knowing your vision before you walk into any room.

You’ll hear the simple mindset that helped Andre build confidence, create content that connects, and become a voice people want to follow. This is a conversation packed with practical tips and honest lessons any expert can use to grow their impact.

What to expect:

• Why following the dream matters more than following the path
• How to ask better questions that open real conversations
• The 5-word leadership model that makes influence simple
• How to keep growing even when success feels heavy

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→ You Evolving Now, LLC

Matt Halloran welcomes Chris Panagiotu, a financial planner, author, and podcaster known for transforming the way advisors think about influence and integrity. In this conversation, Chris shares the pivotal moments that shaped his journey, from leaving the wirehouse world to building a values-driven framework grounded in financial philosophy. His story reveals how authenticity, generosity, and clarity can turn a business into a movement, and a planner into a voice people trust.

Chris unpacks the balance between guest interviews and solo thought leadership, why gifting knowledge freely compounds into trust, and how to avoid the common missteps that stall influence building. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories about moving from wirehouse frustration to running his own firm, writing books, and speaking on big stages.

What to expect:
• The mindset shift from blending in to standing out
• How Chris turned goodwill into growth without chasing quick wins
• Lessons from networking mistakes and better referral questions
• Why influence today comes from the person more than the brand

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→ LinkedIn: Chris Panagiotu

→ CapitalizePodcast.com

When you’ve been told you’re “too much” your whole life, how do you turn that into a superpower?

Summer Jelinek, a proud neurodivergent leadership expert, keynote speaker, and former Disney leader, joins Matt Halloran to unpack how embracing her unique brain helped her rise above the noise and build a magnetic business.

In this powerful conversation, Summer shares how her autism and ADHD diagnoses reshaped her message, how vulnerability builds authority, and why “leading with your weird” attracts exactly the right audience.

What to expect:

• The unexpected leadership advantage of neurodivergent professionals

• Why adaptability beats experience in a fast-changing world

• How hyperfocus can be harnessed, not hidden

• Building community without conforming
  

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What does it really take to rise above the noise when fear and doubt are sitting in the room with you?

In this episode of Rise Above The Noise, host Matt Halloran welcomes Carl Richards, author, keynote speaker, and creator of The Behavior Gap. Carl shares how he gave himself permission to stop copying the crowd, embrace his quirks, and build a brand that clients can’t ignore.

From his “Mr. Burns” imposter story to his New York Times sketches, Carl unpacks the messy reality of creating clarity in a world that wants you to fit in. Together, Matt and Carl dig into the mindset shifts, tactical clarity, and community-building moves that let you serve the people you’re truly meant to help.

What to expect:
• Why fear is often a signal you’re on the right track
• The two questions that bring clarity to your message
• How generosity actually drives trust and business growth
• Why building community means getting your ego out of the way

It’s time to Rise Above The Noise.

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→ Twitter/X: @behaviorgap

Want to see more from Carl’s new book?

Just email Carl: hello@behaviorgap.com. Use the subject line “Friend of Carl” and he’ll send you 7 of his favorite sketches and essays.

You can pre-order the book now: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Reimagining-Wealth-Sketches/dp/1804091715

NOTE: This episode contains explicit language. Please be advised.

What happens when you stop copying the crowd and start owning your voice?

In this episode of Rise Above The Noise, host Matt Halloran sits down with Eric Ryan; “America’s Sweetheart,” host of Goodnight America, and founder of Offensively Creative.

Eric shares how a bonsai tree newsletter taught him the art of entertaining before selling, why originality always beats imitation, and the surprising power of audacity in building influence.

Their conversation dives into what it really takes to stand out in today’s noisy landscape: from doing the research that most people skip, to leaning into your quirks, to creating experiences your audience won’t forget.

If you’ve ever wondered how to move beyond copycat content and truly Rise Above The Noise, Eric’s playbook is one you’ll want to keep close.

What to expect:

• The origin story of “America’s Sweetheart” and why bold branding matters
• How humor and creativity can turn even bonsai trees into big business
• Why research and preparation separate amateurs from professionals
• The hidden cost of copycat marketing, and what to do instead

It’s time to Rise Above The Noise.

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→ Goodnight America on YouTube

Resources:

→ Ogilvy on Advertising

→ The Big Idea by George Lois

→ Alchemy by Rory Sutherland

What happens when a financial advisor treats podcasting like a lifestyle?

In this episode, we meet Christopher Hensley: veteran financial advisor, early podcast pioneer, and the voice behind Money Matters. With over a decade of hosting under his belt, Christopher shares how a shoestring opportunity at a Houston radio station evolved into a global platform for education, authority, and authentic storytelling.

From landing high-profile guests to refining a repeatable guest strategy, Christopher walks us through the lessons, missteps, and momentum that shaped his influence. If you’re a financial professional or any expert who wants to stop blending in and start building trust, this is your blueprint.

What to expect:

• How podcasting transformed Christopher’s career and client pipeline
• Why guest strategy and credibility go hand in hand
• Tips for blending personal passion with business strategy
• A behind-the-scenes look at the “showmanship” behind a powerful podcast

It’s time to rise above the noise.

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Money Matters Podcast

Some voices rise above the noise because they are willing to speak truth instead of chasing clicks.

In this conversation, host Matt Halloran sits down with Dan Haylett, Director of TFP Financial Planning and host of the Humans Versus Retirement podcast, to uncover how Dan built one of the UK’s most impactful retirement podcasts by being unapologetically himself and focusing on the real human side of retirement.

Dan also reveals how he’s created a marketing ecosystem (that’s helping build an owned audience) with podcasting at its center.

What to expect:

• The pivotal moments that shaped Dan’s content journey
• How honesty and authenticity have created deeper trust with listeners
• How podcasting has “completely changed” TFP Financial Planning’s process of taking on new clients
• Why solving “human problems” matters more than spreadsheets in retirement

It’s time to rise above the noise.

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LinkedIn: Dan Haylett

https://www.humansvsretirement.com/