In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I sit down with Dr. Amirra Condelee, a pediatric occupational therapist turned fintech founder, to discuss the hidden wealth gap affecting many high-achieving professionals.

Together, we discuss the financial pressures many successful professionals quietly face, the mindset shifts needed to build wealth, and why financial literacy is critical for closing the gap between looking successful and feeling financially secure.

After paying off more than $500,000 in student loan debt, Dr. Amirra and her husband co-founded RouteFin, a financial marketplace designed to connect healthcare professionals with trusted financial experts, resources, and education all in one place.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Paying off $500K in student loan debt and the lessons that came with it

• The financial literacy gap in healthcare and other high-income professions

• Why success on paper doesn't always translate to financial security

• How mindset and money habits shape long-term wealth

• The mission behind RouteFin and helping professionals navigate their financial lives

Women on the Move is a Women's History Month series highlighting women who are building, leading, and redefining success on their own terms.

Connect with Dr. Amirra Condelee

Website: www.routefin.com (release to public, March 13, 2026)

Email: hello@routefin.com

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Join Dr. Sev's free community for women here: https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about?ref=98f6434472254253b84ed49d2cce7860

The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security.

Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen!

Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoney

My website: www.sevtalksmoney.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/

In this episode of Dr. Sev Talks Money, I’m joined by attorney and private money lender Ashlee Edwards to explore private money lending, what it is, how it works, and how it differs from investing in stocks or owning rental property.

Private lending is often misunderstood. Some see it as risky. Others confuse it with syndications or hard money lending. Ashlee brings clarity to the conversation by breaking down secured vs unsecured loans, risk mitigation strategies, and how professionals can use capital more intentionally.

We also discuss:

• The difference between a loan and an equity investment
• How to protect your principal before funding a deal
• Questions cautious investors should ask
• A costly $35,000 investing mistake — and the lessons behind it
• Why financial clarity matters more than hype

If you’re curious about alternative wealth-building strategies beyond traditional saving and investing, this episode offers practical insight and a grounded perspective.

This conversation is part of the Women on the Move series, highlighting women expanding access to financial knowledge and strategy.

Connect with Ashlee here:

*Instagram: instagram.com/lndrsnfrnds

*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lndrsnfrnds

*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashealways

*Website: https://lndrsnfrnds.com/

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JOIN THE FREE COURSE https://bit.ly/areyoubuilt

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Join Dr. Sev's free community for women here: https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about?ref=98f6434472254253b84ed49d2cce7860

The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security.

Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen!

Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoney

My website: www.sevtalksmoney.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/

This may not sound like a typical money conversation, but money affects everything, including who we choose, what we tolerate, and how we heal.

Many women struggle with repeating unhealthy relationship patterns without fully understanding why. In this episode, relationship expert Chaya Garcia explains how emotional stability, financial responsibility, sobriety, and forgiveness influence healthy love and long-term success.

If you have experienced narcissism, addiction dynamics, codependency, or unresolved hurt, whether directly or indirectly, this conversation will resonate.

Chaya Garcia, is a licensed social worker, entrepreneur, and relationship expert who helps people understand love from the inside out. Chaya’s work centers on self-responsibility, healing the inner child, recognizing healthy and unhealthy dynamics early, and building relationships that are emotionally safe and sustainable.

Contact her at www.connectwithchaya.com

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Join Dr. Sev's free community for women here: https://www.skool.com/wealth-warriors-community-1025/about?ref=98f6434472254253b84ed49d2cce7860

The Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast's mission is to empower women to approach money confidently, reframe their financial habits, and build a future where their money is a tool for opportunity and security.

Through Dr. Sev Talks Money YouTube channel and Podcast, I provide actionable advice and inspiration to help you achieve financial freedom. Join me for one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, or speaking engagements as we journey to financial empowerment together. It’s never too late to begin again—let’s make it happen!

Here is one way you can support the Dr. Sev Talks Money podcast and YouTube channel:

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DrSevTalksMoney

My website: www.sevtalksmoney.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrSeverineBryan--SevTalksMoney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinebryan/