Her Story Unscripted
Her Story Unscripted is a podcast where women share honest, unscripted conversations about life, growth, and the experiences that shape us — because the most powerful stories are the ones we stop trying to perfect.
Hosted by Heather Nelson, this is a space for real conversations. Not rehearsed. Not polished into tidy narratives with clean endings. Just women showing up, telling their truth, and finding out they are far less alone than they thought.
Each episode creates space for stories to unfold naturally — covering identity and personal growth, life transitions, relationships, resilience, and the beautiful complexity of everyday life. Whether you're in the middle of something hard, on the other side of it, or just trying to make sense of where you are right now, there is something here for you.
Her Story Unscripted was born out of five years of authentic conversations — formerly known as Life Conversations with a Twist — and has evolved into a podcast with a clearer name and a deeper purpose: to make women feel seen, understood, and a little less alone in their own story.
Hosted by Heather Nelson — connector, business strategist, community builder, and someone who genuinely believes that connection starts with being real.
New episodes available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.
Authentic stories. No script needed.
Guest inquiries and collaborations: heather@theconnectionhive.co
Website: theconnectionhive.co/podcast
Her Story Unscripted
Putting Power in the Purse with Kara Stewart
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Episode Details:
In this empowering episode of "Life Conversations with a Twist," join me as I sit down with Kara Stewart, a seasoned financial planner with a passion for transforming financial dreams into reality. With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Kara has left her mark at renowned institutions like Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill Lynch, Sonoma National Bank, and more.
Having served as the financial services manager for a local commercial insurance agency, Kara's journey led her to establish her independent practice in 2010. Tune in as she shares her insights into helping clients define prosperity on their terms and crafting tailored solutions to realize their goals while minimizing current and future tax burdens.
Kara's signature F.O.C.U.S. Retirement Strategy takes center stage in this conversation, offering a glimpse into how clients can strategically plan for a prosperous future. With a belief that it's never too early or too late to plan, Kara brings a refreshing perspective to financial well-being—free of regret or judgment.
As a certified financial professional holding a life and annuity license, along with successfully passing the Series 6, 7, and 63 securities exams, Kara's expertise has garnered recognition on major networks such as FOX, CBS, ABC, and NBC, as well as in North Bay Magazine.
In this episode, Kara candidly discusses the genesis of her independent practice, the driving force behind her mission, and her future aspirations in guiding clients toward financial empowerment. Stay tuned for a sneak peek into her upcoming book, "Put Power in the Purse," as Kara Stewart shares her unique insights and actionable advice for anyone seeking to take control of their financial future. Don't miss this engaging conversation on Life Conversations with a Twist!
Contact Kara Stewart:
Follow Kara’s IG: @focusstrategicsolutions
Website: FocusStrategicSolutions.com
Contact Me:
Follow Me IG: @heathernelson.life
Website: heathernelson.life