{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Make Your Money Do More: Become Your Own Bank with Erica Neal","description":"What if the rules you were taught about money were never the whole game? That\u2019s where this conversation starts. Dr. Felecia sits down with Erica Neal, co-founder of Infinity Investment Strategies, wealth strategist, authorized IBC practitioner, investor, and bestselling author of Mind of Gold: A Girlfriend\u2019s Guide to Financial Freedom. Erica shares how her early money lessons came from seeing what not to do, why she moved from pre-med into finance, and how working inside traditional financial planning opened her eyes to what many people are never taught about cash flow, retirement income, and true financial control. They talk about the limits of traditional financial advice, the moment Erica realized account balances don\u2019t always translate into income, and why she eventually let go of hard-earned licenses to build something more aligned. Dr. Felecia also asks the practical questions many listeners may be wondering: What is infinite banking? How does it work? What are the tax benefits? How much does it take to start? And how can women begin learning a money language they were never taught? This conversation is about cash flow, control, protection, abundance, and understanding the rules so your money can work for you.  00:00 \u2013 Erica\u2019s Money Story 07:36 \u2013 From Pre-Med to Finance 11:36 \u2013 What Happened After Graduation 14:15 \u2013 The Question That Changed How Erica Saw Retirement 17:41 \u2013 Why Cash Flow Became the Focus 19:42 \u2013 Letting Go of Licenses and Old Identity 23:15 \u2013 Who Supported Erica Through the Pivot? 28:01 \u2013 From Scarcity to Abundance 33:26 \u2013 Surrounding Yourself With Higher-Level Conversations 35:56 \u2013 Why Erica Focuses on Women and Financial Education 40:14 \u2013 Finding the Hands Reaching Back to Help You 45:08 \u2013 Infinite Banking Explained 50:38 \u2013 Do You Have to Pay the Policy Loan Back? 52:08 \u2013 The Tax Benefits of Infinite Banking 55:26 \u2013 How Much Does It Cost to Start? 58:10 \u2013 Protecting Cash From Lawsuits and Market Risk 01:02:55 \u2013 Defense Is Just as Important as Offense&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; You\u2019ve worked hard to build your career. Now let\u2019s build wealth that outlives it. You were born to build more than just wealth. You were born to lead, inspire, and rise. At Wealth B-Hers, we\u2019re redefining what it means to be financially fearless. Join a movement of bold women investing with intention, building legacies, and writing their own money rules. &amp;nbsp; Ready to take the first step? Visit our website - moneywithmission.com\/wealth-b-hers\/&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Connect with Erica! Book:&amp;nbsp;  Mind of Gold: A Girlfriend\u2019s Guide to Financial Freedom Website: infinityinvestmentstrategies.com  LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/theericaneal\/  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theericaneal\/  Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheEricaNeal\/  YouTube:  Real Money Talk&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Key Quotes: \u201cI still make decisions for me, and nobody can ever take that away.\u201d - Erica Neal &amp;nbsp; \u201cIf you don\u2019t know the rules to the game, you can\u2019t win.\u201d - Erica Neal ","author_name":"Wealth B-Hers","author_url":"http:\/\/moneywithmission.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41665490\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41665490"}