In this episode of Grit, Grace, Growth, hosts Kim & Ken welcome special guest Allison Schaberg, owner and managing partner of Consolidated Planning Group, a holistic financial planning firm.

Allison shares a deeply powerful and personal story shaped by advocacy and an unwavering commitment to her family. As a mother of four adult children (three with disabilities) her life has been anything but linear. From navigating cancer, complex medical needs, and major life transitions, to building a successful career in financial planning, Allison’s journey is a testament to perspective and purpose.

Through both her personal experiences and professional work, Allison has dedicated her life to helping families facing similar challenges feel less overwhelmed and more empowered. She opens up about the realities of parenting children with special needs, the gaps in available resources, and why access to the right information can change everything.

At the heart of this conversation is a powerful mindset shift: instead of focusing on what’s difficult, Allison chooses to focus on what’s possible—and why she still considers herself “the lucky one.”

In this episode, we talk about:

• A fun spring-themed “Two Truths and a Lie” icebreaker (and why scurvy made an appearance)

• What holistic special needs financial planning actually means

• The hidden complexities families face when planning for lifelong care

• Why there’s no single roadmap (and how overwhelming that can feel)

• Allison’s personal journey as a mother navigating serious medical diagnoses

• The emotional and practical realities of raising children with disabilities

• Transitioning from pediatric care to adulthood—and the challenges that come with it

• The importance of having the right financial structures in place (and what can go wrong without them)

• Why hiring the right help can change everything

• How Allison turned her lived experience into a mission-driven career

• The creation of free educational resources to support families nationwide

• The mindset shift that helped her move from survival mode to empowerment

• Why she truly believes she is “the lucky one”

Connect:

Visit:
https://www.consolidatedplanninggroup.com

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@ConsolidatedPlanningGroup

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