S5E14 – Shannon Kuykendall

In this episode, Chris interviews Shannon Kuykendall, the founder of Link HER In. Shannon is a LinkedIn expert who helps female founders stand out on the platform, providing content creation and lead generation services. Jay, a certified financial planner, shares insights into the overlooked niche of child-free financial planning. He discusses how traditional financial advice often assumes everyone has children, and this bias affects the financial planning process for those without kids. We explore various topics, such as retirement planning for child-free individuals, the importance of disability insurance, and the unique challenges of caring for aging parents without children. Jay highlights the need for a customized financial plan that aligns with the goals and priorities of child-free individuals. This is an eye-opening conversation that challenges conventional financial wisdom and provides valuable insights for those navigating the child-free life. If you’re child-free or considering it, this episode is a must-listen. Make sure to check out Jay’s work at Child-Free Wealth and his book “Portraits of Child-Free Wealth.” Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast for more episodes on financial independence and living your best life.