Finding Purpose, Building Wealth, and Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times with Jorge Meza

Finding Purpose, Building Wealth, and Staying Grounded in Uncertain Times with Jorge Meza

Author: Scan Media, LLC July 24, 2025 Duration: 51:36
In today's economic and political climate, how can we all keep our heads while everyone else is losing theirs? Talkin' tariffs, budget deficits, the Fed, interest rates, and all kinds of fun stuff! In this episode of Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other, host Corey Nathan welcomes long-time friend and investment advisor Jorge Meza, CEO of Meza Wealth Management. Jorge shares his inspiring journey—from navigating a family medical crisis to building a boutique investment firm grounded in accessibility and service. The two also dive into today’s economic and political climate, and how we can all keep our heads while everyone else is losing theirs. What We Discuss: How Jorge’s personal experiences shaped his professional philosophy Why investing is about more than money—it’s about people Practical insights into tariffs, inflation, and the future of AI How to have tough political conversations with respect and grace Episode Highlights: [00:01:10] – Jorge shares his daughter Jessica’s remarkable transplant story [00:04:45] – From construction to finance: Jorge’s path to founding Meza Wealth Management [00:07:15] – The immigrant journey that shaped Jorge’s worldview [00:13:00] – How Jorge coaches clients through political and market volatility [00:15:30] – Tariffs, inflation, and AI: What it all means for your money [00:38:15] – Why an independent Federal Reserve matters [00:41:45] – Jorge’s take on how we can disagree without division Featured Quotes: “We’re in the business of changing people’s lives. Someone helped me early on, and I’ve never forgotten that.” – Jorge Meza“Very few people can outwork me. If you work hard, things can happen.” – Jorge Meza“People are starving for respectful dialogue. We just don’t hear enough from the folks in the middle.” – Jorge Meza“You see something to be afraid of—I see opportunity.” – Corey Nathan Resources Mentioned: Meza Wealth Management: https://www.mezawealth.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsAndReligion 📣 Calls to Action: ✅ TELL A FRIEND ABOUT TP&R!!! Bring more folks into the conversation. ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Check out our substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect on Social Media: Corey is @coreysnathan on... Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack TikTok Our Sponsor: Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Thanks for tuning in! Now go talk politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️✨

In a world where discussions about faith and government often devolve into shouting matches, Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other offers a different space. This podcast from Scan Media, LLC operates on a radical idea: that we can deeply disagree on fundamental beliefs while still respecting each other as people. It’s a show built for those who feel exhausted by the performative outrage and tribal warfare that dominate news and social media, who suspect there’s more nuance to every story than the extreme voices allow. Each episode models the kind of dialogue that seems in short supply-conversations where curiosity replaces condemnation and listening is the first step, not a lost art. You’ll hear explorations of how spiritual values intersect with civic life, examinations of current events without the predictable partisan spin, and genuine attempts to understand perspectives that challenge the hosts' own. The goal isn’t to reach a bland consensus, but to prove that thoughtful, even passionate, debate doesn’t require personal animosity. If you’re looking for a podcast that tackles the subjects we’re told to avoid, but does so with humility and a commitment to civil discourse, this is that rare find. It’s for anyone who believes these conversations are too critical to be left solely to the screamers and who wants to engage with the messy, important intersections of news, religion, and spirituality without leaving their humanity at the door.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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