Colleen Odegaard’s story is one of heartbreak, shock, and hard-earned wisdom. In this episode, Gabriella talks with Colleen about the emotional fog that followed her husband’s sudden decision to leave, the costly financial choices that happen when you try to handle everything alone, and why she wishes she’d had a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® from the start. Together, they unpack what really happens when emotions lead, why trusting your attorney to handle “the numbers” isn’t enough, and how learning to ask for help can change everything, financially and emotionally.
Colleen Odegaard is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and co-host of the Charlotte Today Show. She hosts the award-winning podcast Wake Up to Your Life where she shares her experience of reinventing herself in her 50s, dating after divorce, and healing her inner child to create a peaceful, fulfilling life.
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Some key takeaways from this episode include:
When you’re in emotional survival mode, it’s easy to make financial decisions you’ll later regret, but those early choices can shape your entire future.
Attorneys handle the law, they don’t build your financial strategy. A CDFA® shows you what’s really on the table before you agree to anything.
Investing in expert support isn’t a luxury, it’s self-protection. You deserve clarity, stability, and someone who knows how to safeguard your future.
Marriage is about love, but divorce is about money. The Divorce & Money Podcast, hosted by Gabriella E. Martinelli, CDFA®, CDS®, is all about how to navigate your separation and divorce so you can set yourself up for a strong financial future. Gabriella is the Founder at Ever After Wealth®, a divorce financial strategy firm.
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