Episode Summary |

In this episode, Ann Priftis shares her insights on the intersection of women, wealth, art, and beauty, emphasizing how women can leverage their influence to promote equity in the art world and beyond. We explore the power of art in community building, mental health, and cultural change, along with Ann's personal passions and upcoming projects.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to Ann Priftis and her passions

02:24 Ann’s personal passion for polo and self-expression

05:41 The significance of provenance in art valuation

07:36 Women’s unique approach to collecting and community impact

08:45 The community and educational role of art collections

12:14 Transformative power of art in communities and cities

16:01 Art’s role in mental health and emotional well-being

20:39 The subjective nature of art and diverse perspectives

21:51 Designing the cover and visual elements of the book

22:16 Choosing the artist for the book cover and its symbolism

24:18 The importance of beauty and aesthetics in the book

25:11 The website design and interactive elements

25:58 Addressing concerns about femininity and traditional aesthetics

27:03 Integrating masculine and feminine qualities in wealth and art

28:23 The impact of art on personal and collective expression

29:27 The influence of AI and technology on art and authenticity

30:43 The importance of accessible art and community engagement

35:14 Innovative models for art collection and artist support

36:49 Alicia Keys and Swiss Beats’ initiative for artist royalties

37:06 How to connect with Ann and her galleries

Guest Bio |

Ann Priftis is the CEO of Off Piste Fine Arts, Ltd. Off Piste owns and operates 7 galleries (6 in Canada and 1 in Sun Valley, ID) focused on the sale of original contemporary art. Prior to this role, Ann was the Advisor and manager of the Krause Collection, a private, blue chip contemporary art collection based in the US and Italy. Former posts include VP of Strategy and New Business Development for Chihuly Studio, Principal and Senior Business Development Manager of Amazon Art; Director of Over the Influence Gallery in LA; VP and Director of GINA Gallery of International Naïve Art (NYC/Tel Aviv); Head of Art for the Faberge Big Egg Hunt (NYC); and Head of Contemporary Art Department at Weschler's Auction House (DC). In 2005, Ann established Clark Priftis Art (CP/Art), a comprehensive art advisory firm specializing in USPAP-compliant appraisals, corporate collection management, blue chip art acquisition and artist estate/business advisory. With over 25 years of fine art knowledge, Ann holds a BA in Art History from the University of Maryland and a Certificate in Fine and Decorative Arts Appraisal from George Washington University. She is a Personal Property-Fine Arts appraiser through the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and an international keynote speaker who has been featured across multiple media outlets including WeWealth (IT), BNN (CA), and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. She most recently contributed the chapter Artful Investments: How Women are Shaping the Future of Art in Family Offices for the Global Law and Business Publication, “The Rising Role of Women in Family Offices and Family Businesses," and is editor and contributor to the forthcoming publication, "From Echo to Athena: Women and the Great Wealth Transfer."

Guest Resources |

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

https://whistlerart.com/

https://www.sunvalleyart.com/

https://www.mountaingalleries.com/

https://whistlerart.com/blog

https://clarkpriftisart.com/

https://www.bonhams.com/

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/

Episode Summary |

Sarah Walker shares her expertise on designing restorative, wellness-focused homes that support health, longevity, and family connection. Discover how personalized design, technology, and intentionality create spaces that enhance well-being and reflect core values.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to wellness-focused home design

01:49 Sarah's background and inspiration for restorative homes

04:00 The importance of environment in health and wellness

06:04 Designing a family sanctuary inspired by personal passions

07:50 Key features of a restorative home: air quality, lighting, and materials

09:58 Integrating technology and security seamlessly into wellness homes

12:06 Unexpected features that support health and wellness

13:51 The significance of sleep and circadian lighting

16:00 Personalized design process and client collaboration

17:57 Creating a wellness blueprint for each family

19:54 Designing for family needs and future longevity

22:02 Supporting multi-generational living and aging in place

23:59 Environmental considerations for health and safety

26:05 The impact of environment on health issues like allergies and fertility

28:12 Redefining wealth as health, energy, and freedom

29:47 The power of intentional living and lifestyle design

31:49 Aligning home design with core values and purpose

34:07 Creating synergy between environment and family goals

35:54 Supporting health and longevity through thoughtful design

37:03 How to connect with Sarah for personalized wellness home design

Guest Bio |

Sarah Walker is the Founder and Principal Designer of Nuance Interior Design, a legacy estate interior design and wellness advisory for families and family offices creating $20M+ residences and compounds worldwide. She and her team design flagship homes around how people actually live, creating environments that support nervous system recovery, health, and meaningful family connection for generations.

Over more than 20 years, Sarah has led the design and documentation of more than 50 multimillion-dollar estates and previously directed interior design for 140 Nordstrom stores, spas, and restaurants across the United States. Today, she applies that experience to deeply personalized, wellness-centered homes that integrate neuroscience-informed planning, low-toxin materials, and comprehensive design documentation, enabling architects, builders, and estate teams to execute with clarity and confidence.

Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Luxe Interiors + Design, Forbes, The Seattle Times, Homes & Gardens, and other leading publications.

Guest Resources |

https://nuanceinteriors.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahplattwalker

https://www.instagram.com/nuanceinteriors/

https://www.youtube.com/@nuanceinteriors

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-your-home-can-support-all-four-burners-without-asking-walker-tnf7c/?trackingId=DaXDbT%2BPQsiaVMECtpcOGQ%3D%3D

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/

Episode Summary |

In this episode, Tony Steuer shares insights on financial literacy, avoiding scams, and empowering yourself to make informed financial decisions. Learn practical tips to ask better questions, recognize scam tactics, and prepare for emergencies.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to financial literacy and empowerment

00:39 Tony Steuer's background and passion for financial education

01:15 The importance of asking questions and curiosity

02:17 Behind the scenes of bad marketing practices and financial abuse

03:20 How to support asking the right questions about finances

04:11 The language barrier in financial literacy and asking questions

05:33 Encouraging clients to ask questions and repeat back for clarity

06:10 Building trust and understanding in financial advice

07:29 Focusing on clients' real goals and needs

08:43 Meeting clients where they are and simplifying complex concepts

10:04 Recognizing and avoiding scams and persuasion tactics

11:03 Understanding scam techniques like urgency and isolation

12:56 How scammers exploit fear and psychological pressure

15:24 The vulnerability of elders and how scams target them

18:49 Real-life scam stories and lessons learned

22:08 Aligning financial products with personal goals

24:28 Empowering women and all clients to take control of their finances

30:15 Recommended books and resources for financial education

31:04 Creating an emergency and in-case-of-emergency plan

32:05 Closing remarks and resources from Tony Steuer

Guest Bio |

Tony Steuer is a Financial Readiness Advocate, award-winning author, and host of the Get Ready: Before Life Happens podcast. He helps people and professionals prepare for life’s financial what-ifs before they happen through better questions, practical systems, and meaningful conversations.

He is the creator of the Financial Readiness Plan, designed to help people get organized, make confident decisions, and guide others when life happens. His work is grounded in a simple belief: better questions create better decisions when life happens.

Guest Resources |

Website: www.tonysteuer.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/tonysteuer

The Financial Readiness Plan is www.https://www.tonysteuer.com/get-ready-plan

The Get Ready Before Life Happens Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TonySteuer

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-get-ready-money-podcast/id1480046083

Emily's Resources:

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/

Episode Summary |

In this episode, Akasha shares his profound journey of self-discovery, the importance of internalized balance of masculine and feminine qualities, and how spiritual capital influences leadership and personal growth. We explore how inner awareness and vulnerability can transform relationships, leadership, and the way we participate in life.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to Akasha and his journey

01:02 Meeting Akasha at Purposeful Planning Institute

02:03 Writing the chapter on internalized balance

03:04 Akasha's surprising story of spiritual awakening

04:50 The impact of Akasha's spiritual experience

07:14 Naming and embodying inner wisdom

11:24 Greek myth of Gaia and Uranus as a metaphor

12:20 Internal conflict between masculine and feminine energies

13:39 Living fully integrated and authentic

18:22 Addressing polarization and internal reconciliation

23:10 Partnering with your children for growth

27:23 The power of presence and attunement

36:25 Managing triggers and emotional landmines

42:52 The importance of addressing emotional triggers in real-time

48:02 Akasha's availability snapshot assessment

48:55 Akasha's poetry book Love Everything

Guest Bio |

Dr. Akasha is the founder of The Human Maturity Institute in Grenada and the author of a theory of human maturity centered on availability — the capacity to let reality reach you, and to return to that openness after you've closed. He works with the idea that maturity is not a stage you arrive at but the shrinking gap between disruption and return, and that how open a person can afford to be is always shaped by safety, power, and history. He is at work on a book, Available, and on the Availability Snapshot, a self-inquiry instrument now completed by people across four continents. He holds a PhD in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University and is a Developmental Coach and Facilitator at Cultivating Leadership.

Guest Resources |

https://www.instagram.com/growingwithdrakasha/

https://www.facebook.com/Akashasoulspeaker

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drakasha/

The Availability Snapshot self-assessment: https://availability.thehumanmaturityinstitute.com/

Poetry book: Love Everything - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Everything-Poems-submerging-infinite/dp/B0FM1TSK93

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/

Episode Summary |

In this episode, Amber Mahood shares her journey of integrating nature, somatic awareness, and inner coherence into her leadership and life. We explore how connecting with nature and doing inner work can lead to transformational change and legacy building.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to Amber Mahood and her work

02:00 Amber shares her personal journey and connection with nature

04:03 The impact of forest and lake on her well-being

06:00 The importance of coherence and alignment in life and leadership

07:58 Reflections on Davos and the House of Consciousness

09:46 The pillars of legacy and embodied conscious leadership

12:09 The role of internal coherence in systemic change

13:57 Amber’s new leadership role and legacy stewardship

15:55 The process of unbecoming and conscious deconstruction

18:08 The power of imagination and delusional thinking in transformation

19:55 Moments of awakening and legacy as a collective journey

21:59 The importance of intentionality and living as a living ancestor

24:01 Practicing discomfort and resilience through cold water swimming

25:47 The significance of somatic awareness and emotional scale

28:11 Managing thoughts and beliefs with compassion and awareness

30:11 The role of shadow work and embracing the darkness

31:57 The concept of deconstruction and reconstruction of beliefs

34:03 The importance of coherence and systemic awareness

35:52 Songs and practices for cultivating courage

36:59 Closing thoughts and future collaborations

Guest Bio |

Amber Mahood is a storyteller, public speaker, and facilitator who fuses her craft as a business advisor, as well as a personal transformation coach using trauma-informed somatic healing to help her clients embody their own wisdom and become main characters in their stories. She is currently also CEO of Katherine Woodward Thomas LLC where she stewards Katherine's legacy and spreads Future Forward Frameworks (TM) around the world.

A mother and self-described “living ancestor,” Amber is deeply committed to considering how our choices, beliefs, and actions shape the lives of future generations. She is also a co-creator of the House of Consciousness, a gathering focused on conscious leadership, legacy, human flourishing, and systems change.

Guest Resources |

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-mahood-2a25a96/

https://www.houseofconsciousness.org/

https://www.instagram.com/foundglobal/

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/

Episode Summary |

In this episode, Jess McGauley shares her insights on raising resilient children in affluent families, the importance of family culture around learning, and how to navigate societal perceptions of wealth. Discover practical strategies for parents to foster confidence, responsibility, and authenticity in their children.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to Jess McGauley's work with affluent families

01:04 The philosophy of Biosphere Two and resilience

03:16 The importance of struggle for developing strength

04:11 Shifting parental culture around failure and discomfort

06:33 Understanding entitlement and societal stereotypes

09:09 The evolution of Jess's curriculum based on feedback

10:24 Topics on privilege and identity for young people

12:17 Wealth coherence and handling microaggressions

13:26 Responding to media and public vitriol

14:46 The term Nepo baby and its implications

16:56 The reality of nepotism and personal agency

18:04 The role of reactivity and emotional response

20:25 The impact of wealth on mental health and identity

22:27 Jess's upcoming book and resources for families

Guest Bio |

Jessica McGawley is a leading psychological consultant and mediator, specialised in parenting and growing up in the context of wealth. She is the Principal and Founder of Dallington, where she and her team design and deliver programmes for families and young inheritors, drawing on psychodynamic and systemic expertise. Trained at Tavistock, Jessica lectures internationally on succession, identity and intergenerational family dynamics.

Guest Resources |

https://www.dallington.co/

https://jessicamcgawley.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamcgawley/

https://www.instagram.com/jessicamcgawley/

https://www.instagram.com/dallington_co_/

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/

Episode Summary |

In this episode, Emily Bouchard and Jessica McGawley explore the evolution of women in wealth, the power of mythological narratives like Medusa, and strategies for supporting women in professional and personal growth. They discuss systemic barriers, the importance of safe spaces, and channeling anger into positive change.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest

00:59 The myth of Medusa and its relevance to women today

03:46 Systemic barriers women face in the workplace

06:55 The importance of safe spaces and addressing behavior

08:49 Using anger as a catalyst for positive change

12:00 Channeling rage through martial arts and redirecting energy

13:31 The power of allyship and supporting women

14:19 Closing thoughts and call to action

Guest Bio |

Jessica McGawley is a leading psychological consultant and mediator, specialised in parenting and growing up in the context of wealth. She is the Principal and Founder of Dallington, where she and her team design and deliver programmes for families and young inheritors, drawing on psychodynamic and systemic expertise. Trained at Tavistock, Jessica lectures internationally on succession, identity and intergenerational family dynamics.

Guest Resources |

https://www.dallington.co/

https://jessicamcgawley.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamcgawley/

https://www.instagram.com/jessicamcgawley/

https://www.instagram.com/dallington_co_/

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/

Episode Summary |

In this episode, Ruschelle Khanna and Emily Bouchard explore the profound connections between Greek mythology, family wealth, and personal transformation. They discuss how stories like Echo and Athena can inspire women to reclaim their voices and foster coherence in family and financial life.

Chapters |

00:00 Introduction to Wealth Coherence and Guests

02:40 From Echo to Athena: The Book's Genesis

07:30 Exploring the Echo Myth and Its Implications

09:24 The Journey from Echo to Athena

14:57 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies in Finance

19:34 The Collaborative Nature of Writing and Healing

22:43 The Transformative Power of Writing

27:06 Changing Cultural Narratives through Storytelling

33:06 Memoir Me: Capturing Family Narratives

Guest Bio |

Ruschelle Khanna, LCSW, is the co-founder of MemoirMe, a company dedicated to preserving family stories and life experiences so that wisdom, identity, and legacy can be passed from one generation to the next. She believes that the stories we inherit—and the stories we choose to tell—have the power to transform individuals, families, and communities. Through memoir, she helps people discover meaning in their experiences while creating lasting gifts for future generations.

A licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and entrepreneur, Ruschelle has spent her career exploring the connection between personal narrative, intergenerational healing, and human resilience. Her work bridges psychology, family legacy, and storytelling, empowering people to reclaim their voices and shape the futures they want to create.

Ruschelle is the author of two books, including the forthcoming anthology From Echo to Athena: The Evolution of Women, which explores the intersection of cultural narratives and personal money choices. Drawing on diverse voices and lived experiences, the anthology examines how inherited beliefs influence financial decisions and how women are redefining wealth, purpose, and legacy for future generations.

Whether speaking, writing, or building innovative platforms, Ruschelle's mission remains the same: to help people harness the transformative power of story to heal the past, strengthen the present, and leave a meaningful legacy.

Guest Resources |

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruschellekhanna/

www.fromechotoathena.com

Emily's Resources |

https://emilybouchard.com/

https://blendedfamiliesflourishing.com/

Heart*Brain*Horse*Coherence Retreats: https://emilybouchard.com/retreat/