We speak with JB McGinnis, the author of Mindset First Money Second, and a proven leader in the military and the commercial sector. He shares his story, financial literacy information, and great advice to build wealth starting today. Tune in to learn for yourself or share with family and friends so they can start realizing a different tomorrow concerning their income.

The holiday season is upon us and there is no time like the present to develop money management skills and perspective shifts for this emotionally infused time.

*This discussion is sensitive and could trigger thoughts from the past. If you need help or feel hopeless, please contact 988.

Episode 23 covers Suicide Awareness and Prevention in society, but specifically veteran and military suicide. We venture into the statistics, how to be aware in a distracted society, stigma of suicide, racial and cultural impacts, and how we work towards prevention. Tune in for an eye opening conversation.

Guests:

Dr. Sierra Symonette

Mrs. Linda Diaz

Mr. Miguel Sierra

Host: Dr. Andrea Peters

Note: Please excuse the poor video quality in the later half of the video.

Dr. Natesha Smith-Isabell is the co-Founder and CEO of Arabella Wellness. She is committed to building community and supporting women in Texas, though her services are virtual as well. She helps transitioning female veterans as she was once transitioning vet. additionally, we speak about our topic for Q3: Suicide Awareness and Prevention.

This episode is sure to educate and hopefully support you if you are having a hard time or give you the tools to help others.

Official Bio:

Natesha Smith-Isabell, Ph.D. is a behavioral scientist, U.S. Army veteran, and strategic wellness leader with nearly two decades of experience designing trauma-informed, equity-centered programs that support women navigating critical life transitions. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Arabella Wellness Center Inc., she leads holistic wellness initiatives that serve women veterans, healthcare professionals, and educators—populations often overlooked in traditional systems of care.

Blending behavioral science with community wisdom, Dr. Smith-Isabell’s work spans peer mentorship, mental health education, and culturally responsive wellness services. Her leadership is grounded in research, guided by lived experience, and committed to healing-centered engagement.

https://arabellawellness.org/