This is not your normal money conversation. Today’s episode is a deep dive into self-rescue swim lessons with Master Instructor, Gaylynne Sword. We talk about how drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause for children 5 and older. This is a topic that we have been passionate about since we first enrolled our eldest daughter in lessons at 18 months. We’ve since put all three of our kids through self-rescue lessons and could talk about this topic for hours. With summer right around the corner, this conversation is one that we want to share with you ASAP.

In this episode, we chat about:

• Accessibility and affordability of swim lessons

• Why self rescue lessons actually work

• Self-rescue swimming methodology

• Water safety tips for parents

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• Empowered Money Academy

• SafeSwimSolutions.com

• https://castwatersafety.org/

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Today’s guest, Master Swim Instructor, Gaylynne Sword, has worked in the drowning prevention community since 2009. She has taught thousands of lessons and trained nearly 50 instructors across the country. She’s passionate about helping families breathe a little easier, knowing that they have done everything they can to protect their child from an aquatic accident.

Gaylynne recently developed SafeSwimSolutions to make obtaining aquatic survival skills easier, in hopes that it will become as mainstream as taking children to well-checks and buckling them into car seats. She believes in accessibility for all children to become aquatic problem solvers!

• SafeSwimSolutions.com

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Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!

Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!

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• priceofavocadotoast.com

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• Price of Avocado Toast Threads

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• Price of Avocado Toast Facebook

• Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter

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• Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

• Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin

• Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template

RECOGNITION:

• Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Are you stuck spinning your wheels within your budget? Do you love a good life hack to come out on top? Today's episode features five little known budget hacks that we’ve seen with clients that we think could be the catalyst for you and your budget!

In this episode, we chat about:

• Rising food costs

• Ways you can tackle your debt

• The influence of social media

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• Crew Finance

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• Crew Finance

• Empowered Money Academy

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!

Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

• Join Empowered Money Academy

• priceofavocadotoast.com

• Price of Avocado Toast Instagram

• Price of Avocado Toast Twitter

• Price of Avocado Toast Threads

• Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok

• Price of Avocado Toast Facebook

• Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter

OTHER LINKS:

• Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

• Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin

• Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template

RECOGNITION:

• Audio engineer: Garrett Davis

Today’s episode stems from trends we’ve seen with our coaching clients and Empowered Money Academy members over the past year. Many folks are losing jobs and spending significant time unemployed in this volatile job market. This conversation is quick, but we wanted to give you some actionable steps to be thinking of while navigating your job instability. Hang in there, Toasties!

In this episode, we chat about:

• Unemployment trends

• Things we don’t recommend

• Action steps to protect yourself

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• Empowered Money Academy

• Crew - our favorite Fintech and HYSA

• • Use the code TOAST and the link above for $25 when you deposit $500 before April 30, 2025

ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST:

Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.

They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!

Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!

FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE:

• Join Empowered Money Academy

• priceofavocadotoast.com

• Price of Avocado Toast Instagram

• Price of Avocado Toast Twitter

• Price of Avocado Toast Threads

• Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok

• Price of Avocado Toast Facebook

• Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter

OTHER LINKS:

• Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin

• Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin

• Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template

RECOGNITION:

• Audio engineer: Garrett Davis