Finance Fitness & Finesse

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

What if your biggest investment has nothing to do with stocks, real estate, or your 401(k)? This F3 conversation explores the investments that can shape your financial future, wealth-building, and overall financial wellness.

Finance, Fitness & Finesse (F3) explores the psychology behind money, financial wellness, money habits, personal finance, and the real-life experiences that shape how we earn, spend, save, and build wealth. Created for the next generation of wealth builders, F3 brings real money conversations to Gen Z, Millennials, and anyone looking to build a healthier relationship with money.

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09/23/2026

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09/16/2026

College teaches you how to pass the class, but who’s teaching you how to handle your money when the class is over?

Those conversations matter before graduation, not after.

F3 LIVE is coming to the Illini Union.

On Thursday, October 1 from 7–9 PM, Finance, Fitness & Finesse is bringing “Real Money Talk” to UIUC for an interactive night of money, music, games, and the first ever live F3 podcast.

Expect a LIVE podcast recording, Money Music Battle, Trivia + Kahoot, Family Feud-style financial games, audience Q&A, merch, giveaways, student organization participation, and WCIA 3 coverage.

Thursday, October 1 | 7–9 PM
Illini Union | Courtyard Café
In partnership with U of I Community Credit Union

Bring your friends. Bring your questions. Come ready to talk money.

F3 LIVE. Time for Real Money Talk.



You’re Not Woke, You’re Broke™.

07/22/2026

Can a paycheck cost you more than it pays? 🚩

Early in my career, I thought I was saying yes to a huge opportunity. Instead, I found myself navigating toxic power dynamics, blurred boundaries, and the heavy emotional weight of feeling financially trapped.

Here is the truth: not all money is good money.

Financial trauma does not just come from debt or bankruptcy. It also happens when workplace dynamics force you to sacrifice your peace, health, and values just to keep your head above water.

In my latest blog post and new episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse titled "Not All Money Is Good Money: The Hidden Cost of Toxic Professional Relationships," I am opening up about one of my most personal money stories and sharing:

*How to identify toxic professional relationships before they drain you
*The hidden intersection of career pressure, power dynamics, and financial therapy
*3 actionable steps to build healthier boundaries and make choices from intention rather than fear

Healing your relationship with money starts with setting boundaries for your peace.

Click the link in bio / link below to read the blog and tune in to F3!

Watch the full episode: Available now on YouTube and all major podcast platforms!

https://www.jaevic.com/blog/not-all-money-is-good-money-the-hidden-cost-of-toxic-professional-relationships

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CADKf2RbzIE&t=245s

Can a job cost more than it pays? Jaelyn Vickery explores how toxic professional power dynamics and financial pressure impact our choices. Learn why healing your relationship with money starts with setting boundaries for your peace.

07/17/2026

Loneliness is costing you more than you realize.

The conversations you have, the rooms you enter, and the community you build all shape the way you think, spend, earn, and grow wealth.

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, JaeVic sits down with Grace Ganley, founder In Good Company, for a conversation you need to hear.

They discuss:
• Why women's financial wellness is about more than money
• How community impacts mental health and financial health
• The power of collaboration over competition
• Why meaningful relationships can be one of your greatest wealth-building assets

If you're building a business, growing your career, healing your relationship with money, or simply looking for your people, this episode belongs in your queue.

Now streaming on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the WCIA 3+ app on Apple TV, Roku, and Fire Stick.

Read the companion blog, "Women's Financial Wellness: Being In Good Company to Build Lasting Wealth," for additional insights on why community may be one of the most overlooked strategies for improving your financial wellness.

https://www.jaevic.com/blog/womens-financial-wellness-starts-with-community-why-connection-is-one-of-the-greatest-investments-you-can-make

Follow for more conversations at the intersection of financial wellness, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Follow for financial therapy, financial coaching, and practical strategies to build wealth with wellness.

06/26/2026

Hey, Finessers!

I need your help!

What's one money topic you've always wished someone explained better?

**OR**

What's something about money that still confuses you?

Drop your answer in the comments, send me a DM, or if you'd like to be featured on the podcast AND on WCIA 3+ television...

Please send in a quick 30–60 second voice memo or video to

[[email protected]]

OR submit your money story at https://www.jaevic.com/f3podcast (link in bio)

You may be featured on the show AND entered into our exclusive F3 merch giveaway coming up!

No question is too basic. If you're wondering it, chances are someone else is too. Let's learn together. 💚

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06/18/2026

Money problems are often relationship problems.

And relationship problems are often money problems!

In this episode of Finance Fitness Finesse, Nathan Astle, CFT™, M.S. and founder of the Financial Therapy Clinical Institute joins the conversation to discuss financial intimacy, financial infidelity, money communication, trust, and the emotional side of personal finance.

If you've ever argued about spending, avoided talking about money with your partner, or struggled to get on the same financial page, this episode offers practical strategies for healthier financial conversations.

🎙 Listen now on https://www.jaevic.com/f3podcast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Read the full blog for a deeper dive into the episode:

https://www.jaevic.com/blog/money-marriage-and-what-gets-in-the-way-a-conversation-with-nathan-astle-cft

06/17/2026

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why you handle money the way you do?

Your spending habits, financial anxiety, saving patterns, and even your relationship with wealth may have less to do with your paycheck and more to do with what you learned growing up.

In this episode of Finance, Fitness & Finesse, Dr. Joaquin Wallace breaks down his concept of your Financial Genetic Code and explains how family experiences, money beliefs, financial trauma, and generational patterns shape the financial decisions you make today.

If you're interested in financial literacy, behavioral finance, money mindset, financial psychology, or building generational wealth, this conversation is a must-listen.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.

Read the full blog on jaevic.com for more money moves.

06/11/2026

Most people think generational wealth starts with money.

Dr. Joaquin Wallace challenged that idea on F3.

Before wealth can be passed down, knowledge has to be passed down. Financial habits, money conversations, lessons learned, and even the beliefs we hold about money all shape what future generations inherit.

JaeVic (Jaelyn Vickery, CFT™) and Dr. Wallace had a powerful conversation about Financial Genetic Code, how family experiences influence financial behavior, and what it takes to break unhealthy money patterns.

Want the full story? Read the full blog at

https://www.jaevic.com/blog/generational-wealth-begins-with-generational-knowledge-understanding-your-financial-genetic-code

🎙️ Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, WCIA 3+, or your favorite podcast platform.

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