Here's a secret that most employers and government agencies don’t know. An employee’s divorce costs the company or government agency that the employee works for far more than it costs the employee to go through it. That’s especially true in first responder divorce.

Divorcing employees experience a loss of productivity, increased absences, increased distractions, and a higher turnover rate than non-divorcing employees. Since first responders experience divorce at a much higher rate than the general public, this is even more of a problem for them.

Vicky Townsend, a trailblazer in the divorce industry, set out to change all that.

Vicky has created a groundbreaking program that supports employees - particularly first responders - during the tumultuous divorce process. Employees in these programs get access to concierge-level divorce coaching, mediation services, marriage counseling resources, and specialized support for complex situations like religious divorces or high-conflict cases.

The support they receive not only relieves the employee’s anxiety, but it also reduces the financial cost of divorce – both for the employee and the employer.

Vicky is currently focusing this program on first responders whose job-related stress contributes to higher divorce rates and the need for more nuanced divorced guidance.

If you or anyone you know is a first responder, or works for a forward-thinking company, this episode is one that you’ll not only want to listen to, but you’ll want your boss to listen to it as well.

About Vicky

Vicky Townsend is a trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate, dedicated to transforming the divorce process into a kinder, more affordable experience. As the founder of the National Association of Divorce Professionals, Divorce Right, and Fairwell, she has spent over two decades championing solutions that protect families from the financial and emotional toll of divorce. Her recent efforts focus on supporting first responders and military personnel during this challenging life transition. With unwavering commitment, Vicky continues to innovate and lead the charge for a more compassionate divorce industry.

Connect with Vicky

You can connect with Vicky on LinkedIn at Vicky Townsend and on Facebook at Vicky Townsend and follow Vicky on YouTube at Divorce Right HR Solutions for Divorce in the Workplace. To find out how to work with Vicky visit her websites:

For employers: Divorce Right

For individuals: Fairwell

Email: Vicky@fairwell.com

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

If you could potentially save over a million dollars in taxes when you retire by making a few changes in your retirement planning strategy now, would you do it? Karen Stawicki and Samantha Irish, a dynamic mother-daughter financial planning team with over 50 years of combined experience, are betting you would … if you knew how!

Samantha and Karen are on a mission to revolutionize retirement planning. They’ve identified a critical flaw in conventional retirement planning: the assumption that simply saving enough money and getting good returns will guarantee a comfortable retirement.

While that strategy makes sense on the surface, it ONLY makes sense if you’ve factored taxes into the equation. That’s exactly what Karen and Samantha do for their clients.

Through their innovative "Power of 3" approach, Karen and Samantha are helping clients maximize income, reduce risk, and minimize taxes so they can retire with confidence.

For those approaching retirement or going through a divorce (or doing both!) this podcast can be the difference from being able to retire in comfort and ease, and not being able to retire at all.

About Karen and Samantha

Karen Stawicki and Samantha Irish are the powerhouse mother-daughter team behind Compass Financial, a boutique wealth solutions firm based in Charleston, SC. With over 50 years of combined experience, they’re on a mission to revolutionize retirement planning. Through their innovative “Power of 3” approach, they empower clients to maximize income, eliminate risks, and slash taxes, granting you smooth sailing into your golden years.

Connect with Karen and Samantha

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn at Karen Stawicki and with Samantha at Samantha Stawicki Irish and on Facebook at Compass Financial. You can follow Karen and Samantha on Instagram at Compass Financial and on YouTube at Navigate Your Wealth. To find out how to work with Karen and Samantha visit their website at Compass Financial. And grab a copy of their new book The Power of Three.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.

Conventional wisdom says that you shouldn’t leave your marriage until it has completely broken down. But what if that’s not true? What if leaving while you and your spouse still care about each other is the key to having a good divorce?

When her marriage was floundering, Karen McNenny found herself paralyzed by fear. She didn’t want to give up on her marriage if it could be saved. But she didn’t want to wait until she and her ex hated each other before she left.

That’s when she discovered a life-changing truth: leaving while there's still love can lead to a healthier post-divorce relationship than waiting until things completely fall apart.

Karen has now created the "Good Divorce Experience." It's a process that isn’t about winning or losing, but about creating a healthier dynamic for everyone.

Using her "Good Divorce Process" Karen guides couples to transform what's typically seen as a legal battle into a thoughtful family transition. She works with both partners simultaneously, helping them navigate everything from telling their children about their divorce to creating detailed parenting schedules, all while charging a flat monthly fee to ensure accessibility and open communication.

If you’re looking for a kinder and gentler way to divorce and you and your spouse don’t hate each other already, the “Good Divorce Process” may be just what you need to end your marriage with love.

About Karen

Karen McNenny is working to change the way families navigate divorce. Divorcing families are starving for better outcomes with less debt, destruction and despair. Through her signature Good Divorce Experience™, Karen utilizes her training as a mediator and divorce coach to guide couples through the legal process of GETTING divorced. More importantly, as a trained therapist and co-parenting specialist, she teaches them HOW TO BE DIVORCED once the ink is dry. The marriage may be over, but where children are involved, the relationship is forever. As a leading voice in the field of human behavior and relationships, Karen ultimately sees herself as a social activist, working towards world peace, one family at a time.

Connect with Karen

You can connect with Karen on Facebook at Karen McNenny The Good Divorce Coach and on LinkedIn at Karen McNenny – The Good Divorce Coach. Follow Karen on Instagram at Good Divorce Coach and on YouTube at Good Divorce Coach. To learn more about Karen’s work and any upcoming events visit her website at Karen McNenny.

Karen Covy is a Divorce Coach and Consultant, Lawyer, Author, and Speaker who is dedicated to helping people make the best decisions possible for themselves, their families, and their future - especially in stressful times. You can check out Karen's videos on YouTube.

You can connect with Karen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and on her own website at karencovy.com.