Who really pulls the levers behind U.S. interest rates? It's not just Jerome Powell—and it's not nearly as political as you might think.

In this episode, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC®, and Brad Haines, CFA®, FRM, and CIO of Juncture Wealth Strategies, go behind the headlines and into the structure, process, and influence of the Federal Reserve.

Together, they decode current market headlines and economic shifts so you can become a more empowered investor. Learn how monetary policy actually works, why interest rate decisions take so long, and what it all means for your investments!

Key Themes:

• How the Federal Reserve system is structured

• Why Jerome Powell doesn't act alone

• The mechanics of interest rate policy decisions

• Tariffs, inflation data, and the July FOMC meeting

• The importance of political neutrality in economic policy

Connect with Brad here:

Website: https://www.juncturewealth.com

Email: bhaines@juncturewealth.com

Connect with Hannah here:

X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/

Expansive CEO: https://expansiveceo.com/

Hannah's Website: https://hannahrchapman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.chapman.cfp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahchapmanfinancialadvisor/

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

What if leadership isn't about being the loudest in the room—but about being the most grounded in love, clarity, and purpose? What if true influence doesn't come from shouting over others or asserting dominance, but from the quiet strength of self-awareness, the steadiness of inner alignment, and the courage to embody the values you wish to see reflected in the world?

In this episode, master life coach and integrative health coach Amber Mikesell joins host Hannah Chapman,CFP®, APMA®, CRPC® to explore how true leadership is born from within. They dive into Amber's global movement Suivera, her bestselling book Silence Your Inner Critic, and what it really takes to create a legacy of heart-led change in a noisy, divided world.

Episode Highlights:

• The origin and mission behind Suivera and its 1000-year legacy business plan

• Why 80% of our thoughts are negative—and how to shift that narrative

• Leading through being vs. leading through shouting

• How internal competition, not external, fuels personal growth

• Creating workplace culture rooted in authenticity, freedom, and aligned genius

• Real-life practices for silencing the inner critic and amplifying the inner champion

• Why being the ripple you want to see is more powerful than controlling the waves

• How leaders can support a team of unique individuals without losing structure
  
  

Connect with Amber here:

Email: amber@suivera.org

Website: https://www.suivera.org

Website: https://www.silenceyourinnercritic.com

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

Connect with Hannah here:

X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/

Expansive CEO: https://expansiveceo.com/

Hannah's Website: https://hannahrchapman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.chapman.cfp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahchapmanfinancialadvisor/

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

Is the average American household finally catching up—or falling further behind?

With new tariffs on the horizon, inflation data shifting, and the real cost of daily life rising, Hannah Chapman, CFP®, APMA®, CRPC®, and Brad Haines, CFA®, FRM, and CIO of Juncture Wealth Strategies, break down the economic forces shaping your financial future.

This episode covers what's happening behind the scenes with wages, purchasing power, and investment strategy in a volatile summer market.

Key Themes & Takeaways:

• Why summer market trading is more volatile and thinly traded
  

• The three types of tariffs impacting consumer prices and operating margins
  

• What "truflation" data shows about real-time inflation (currently at 1.9%)
  

• How tariffs on copper, aluminum, and imported goods could affect household budgets
  

• Real household income trends from 1984 to today—are we catching up yet?
  

• Wage growth vs. inflation since 2021 and why purchasing power still lags
  

• The role of consistent investing in breaking the boom-bust income cycle
  

• Mindset shifts for building long-term financial resilience
  

• Why “unsexy” dividend stocks may be one of the smartest plays right now
  

• Time in the market vs. timing the market: a core financial planning truth
  

Connect with Brad here:

Website: https://www.juncturewealth.com

Email: bhaines@juncturewealth.com

Connect with Hannah here:

X² Wealth Planning Website: https://x2wealthplanning.com/

Expansive CEO: https://expansiveceo.com/

Hannah's Website: https://hannahrchapman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.chapman.cfp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahchapmanfinancialadvisor/

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