Lisa Chastain has been in personal finance for over two decades. A 2025 recipient of Silver State Awards for Best Motivational Speaker and Top Money Coach, she also was named one of MSN’s “Self-Made Women to Follow” in 2026. She’s the bestselling author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living and has been featured on several TV networks and in various magazines. lisachastain.com; @realmoneywithlisa (IG); linkedin.com/in/lisachastain