Seasons of Business: How Janet Berry-Johnson Followed Her Curiosity Into a New Calling

About this episode

In today's episode, I am joined by Janet Berry-Johnson, a CPA turned financial educator and daily money manager. She shares her journey from traditional accounting to launching Firefly Financial Organizing in 2024.

Janet and I talk about the complexities of money mindset among the aging generation and the hurdles in discussing finances with adult children. We also discuss the reluctance of parents to open up about their financial situations and the prevalent feelings of shame and guilt around financial literacy.

Janet's approach to balancing expertise in financial management and personal priorities offers valuable lessons for focusing on what truly matters in both business and life.

In this episode, wecover:

• How the rise of AI in writing inspired a new calling toward helping families manage their aging parents' finances
• The hesitations some parents face in opening up about their finances to their adult children, and the pervasive feelings of shame and guilt associated with financial illiteracy
• The critical role of financial planning, especially in preparing for the eventual passing of a parent

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• Follow on Instagram @fireflyfinancialorganizing
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• Check out her website

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• Check out our website https://www.hansenllc.net

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