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Money Leaks, Gray Divorce & Building Wealth | ft. Reshell Smith, CFP

Bloom | Build | Birth··16 July 2026·52 min

About this episode

The reality is 80% of women die single. That stat alone should change how you plan your money — not as someone's wife, partner, or beneficiary, but as the person who has to make it work, alone, for the long haul. This week on Bloom | Build | Birth, I sit down with Reshell Smith, CFP™, founder of AMES Financial Solutions, to talk about the conversation most women avoid: money. We get into the money leaks hiding in plain site (hint: check your open browser tabs), why a trust beats a will and why a will is better than nothing, the financial trauma we inherit from childhood, and a take on why gray divorce is on the rise. This is financial wellness without the shame spiral. 📍 Connect with Reshell Smith, CFP™ | AMES Financial Solutions 🌐 amesfinancialsolutions.com 📲 @reshellsmith | @amesfinancial 📍 Connect with Nicci | Her Hive Collective™ 🌐 herhivecollective.com 📲 @herhivecollectivehq | @niccimorris Disclaimer: this episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial, legal, or medical advice. Please consult a licensed professional for guidance specific to your situation.