Overcome Money Avoidance and Build Financial Confidence: Emily Stroud

Overcome Money Avoidance and Build Financial Confidence: Emily Stroud

Author: Marcylle Combs April 8, 2026 Duration: 33:11

Emily Stroud shares insights on financial literacy, the importance of starting early, and practical steps for managing personal finances, especially for women and young adults.Her sincere desire is to share with you how to handle your finances so you can live without fear and anxiety. She currently lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband and two children, and manages a boutique financial services firm called

 Stroud Financial Management.

As a wife, mom, and financial advisor, she understands life can be complicated, and money issues can cause stress and anxiety. Her hope is that you find rest and find answers to the financial questions that weigh on you. There is a way to live this busy life free from the fears associated with money, and my goal is to guide you there.

 Emily is a Christian Financial Advisor and bestselling author of Faithful Finance. She also cohosts the Faithful Finance Podcast, serving over 15,000 Christian women and families who want practical guidance balanced with faith-based perspective.

What sets Emily apart is her approach: she helps listeners move beyond anxiety or shame around money, offering actionable strategies rooted in biblical stewardship. After her husband’s heart attack, Emily experienced firsthand the importance of the same financial preparation she now teaches, so her advice comes with both empathy and authenticity. Whether it’s talking about how couples can build trust through tough money conversations, or how Christian women gain confidence in financial decision-making, Emily adapts to the audience while keeping Christ at the center.

Her conversations go deeper than the numbers, inviting people to explore how faith, stewardship, and generosity transform family dynamics and personal wellbeing. . Above all, Emily brings a kind of transparency that lifts the pressure off sensitive topics. She talks about budgeting for joy as much as for responsibility and speaks with women about nurturing confidence around finances, no matter their background.


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You can learn more about Emily on her website https://faithfulfinance.com

And check out her Facebook page here.


Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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