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Planning for Dementia Before It’s Too Late with The Dementia Whisperer, Laura Wayman (Ep. 3)

Planning for Dementia Before It’s Too Late with The Dementia Whisperer, Laura Wayman (Ep. 3)

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What if your most important financial plan isn’t about growth, but caregiving?

In this emotionally powerful episode, hosts Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with The Dementia Whisperer, Laura Wayman, to explore how dementia reshapes families financially, emotionally, and spiritually. 

With over 20 years of experience, Laura shares wisdom on how to spot early warning signs, navigate denial, create “positive action statements,” and prepare for the profound role reversal that caregiving demands.

What to expect:

  • Why dementia symptoms are more than memory loss
  • How to use emotional intelligence to protect dignity
  • Financial implications of long-term care and what insurance doesn’t cover
  • How to preserve family stories and legacy before it’s too late
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Laura Wayman helps families and professionals deal with one of the most horrific illnesses of our time.

She is the author of “A Loving Approach to Dementia Care,” (now in its third edition, a 36-Hour Day Book), published by Johns Hopkins University Press. She has more than a decade of experience in and a strong dedication to quality aging. She is a professional dementia care consultant, trainer, the CEO of The Dementia Whisperers and a speaker on dementia and issues of aging.

Prior to becoming a full-time professional speaker, Laura was a successful entrepreneur. She built a senior care empire from the ground up, relying on her deep understanding of the crushing responsibility a family or professional caregiver faces in the demanding role of providing dementia care to a loved one or client.

For more information on Laura’s resources and training services for family caregivers and professional caregivers, visit laurawayman.com. 

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What People Need To Know About Modern College Education with Dr. Vincent Del Casino Jr. (Ep. 2)

What People Need To Know About Modern College Education with Dr. Vincent Del Casino Jr. (Ep. 2)

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Is a college degree still worth it?

In this powerful episode of The Power of Wealthness, Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney sit down with Dr. Vincent Del Casino Jr., Provost of San José State University, to explore how education intersects with economics, equity, and opportunity.

From affordability and alumni impact to AI, interdisciplinary learning, and legacy planning, this conversation unpacks the real-world value of education and what families should consider when planning for it.

What to expect:

  • Why ROI isn’t just about salary, it’s about trajectory
  • How San José State drives economic impact and upward mobility
  • Planning tips for families funding future education
  • The evolving role of universities in the age of automation
  • And more!

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About Our Guest:

Dr. Vincent Del Casino is the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at San José State University. In his role, he oversees the colleges and academic mission of the campus. He provides leadership for undergraduate and graduate education.

Before taking up his post as Provost Dr. Del Casino, he was Interim Senior Vice Provost and Vice President for Academic Initiatives and Student Success at the University of Arizona. He has held the position of Vice Provost for Digital Learning and Student Engagement/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (2014-2017) and Associate Dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2011-2014) at the University of Arizona.

He also is a Professor in the Department of Urban and Regional Development with interests in social and cultural geography, health geography, geographic thought and history, sexuality studies, HIV/AIDS, and sexual and health politics in Southeast Asia and the United States.

He has collectively published five single-authored, co-authored, and edited books as well as over 30 articles and invited book chapters. He has held grants from the Metrans Transportation Center of the University of Southern California and the University-wide AIDS Research Foundation of the University of California and been part of collaborative research funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration (SAMSHA). He has held a Visiting Research Fellowship at The Australian National University and given numerous conference presentations and invited lectures at a number of national and international venues.

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How Potentia Wealth Became a Firm for Real Families (Ep. 1)

How Potentia Wealth Became a Firm for Real Families (Ep. 1)

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Behind every family office is a story, but rarely one like this.

In this foundational episode of The Power of Wealthness, co-hosts Kevin Swanson and Todd Barney share how Potentia Wealth evolved from a solo financial practice into a multigenerational team built for real families.

You’ll hear how confusing, siloed advice inspired Kevin to integrate planning, tax, estate, and investment guidance under one roof, long before it was trendy. And how Todd’s early client experience reshaped his belief in the power of financial empathy and long-term impact.

What to expect:

  • Kevin’s journey from Fortune 100 to financial founder
  • Todd’s early career lesson from the dot-com crash
  • The “two questions” that drive every client conversation
  • Why this podcast was created and what’s coming next
  • And more!

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