The CJ Moneyway Show

Different Minds Build Different Worlds

What happens when fantasy becomes more than escape?

What happens when the worlds an author creates become places where identity, difference, strength, fear, belonging, and human struggle can be explored without limits?

On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Canadian fantasy author J.M. Shaw, a neurodivergent storyteller, mother, martial artist, psychology enthusiast, and creator of the Callum Walker series.

J.M. has built an expansive fantasy universe through:

• Callum Walker: The Fractured Veil

• The Ascension

• The Convergence

• Forsaken Souls

Her stories move through magical wars, fractured realms, supernatural conflict, destiny, power, and survival.

But the deeper story exists beyond the fantasy.

J.M. has spoken openly about autism and ADHD diagnoses within her family and about the way neurodivergence has influenced how she understands herself and the people around her.

That perspective does not simply exist outside her writing.

It helps shape how she sees character, motivation, difference, internal struggle, and strength.

IN THIS EPISODE

CJ and J.M. explore:

• Where her love of storytelling began

• Why fantasy became her creative home

• Building the Callum Walker universe

• The inspiration behind The Fractured Veil

• How autism and ADHD have influenced her creative perspective

• Motherhood and understanding neurodivergence as a family

• Why different minds can bring different strengths to storytelling

• The connection between psychology and character development

• How martial arts informs discipline, conflict, movement, and resilience

• Creating magical wars that reflect recognizable human struggles

• Writing characters who face identity, destiny, fear, and belonging

• The discipline necessary to build a multi-book fantasy saga

• What she hopes readers find inside the worlds she creates

THE BIGGER MONEYWAY LESSON

One of the most important ideas behind this conversation is simple:

Difference is not the absence of ability.

Sometimes the way someone processes the world differently becomes part of the way they contribute something the world has never seen before.

J.M. Shaw’s journey invites us to reconsider the labels we place on people—and the assumptions we make about how intelligence, creativity, discipline, and strength are supposed to look.

Your mind does not have to work like everyone else’s to build something meaningful.

Sometimes the different perspective becomes part of the gift.

That’s Built For Purpose.

ABOUT J.M. SHAW

J.M. Shaw is a Canadian independent fantasy author from Alberta whose creative interests include storytelling, psychology, martial arts, neurodivergence, and the construction of complex fantasy worlds.

She is the creator of the Callum Walker series, which includes The Fractured Veil, The Ascension, The Convergence, and Forsaken Souls.

Her work combines mythology, magical conflict, fractured worlds, internal struggle, destiny, and character-driven fantasy.

CONNECT WITH J.M. SHAW

Website:

@J.M. Shaw Website

LinkedIn:

@J.M. Shaw LinkedIn

Instagram:

@J.M. Shaw Instagram

Facebook:

@J.M. Shaw Facebook

YouTube:

@J.M. Shaw YouTube

Books:

@J.M. Shaw Books

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Permission to Spend: Rethinking Whole Life, Retirement, and Financial Freedom with Tom Wall, Ph.D.

What does true financial freedom look like?

For many people, it’s not simply about accumulating wealth—it’s about having the confidence to use it wisely without the fear of running out.

On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Tom Wall, Ph.D., Wealth Strategist, Speaker, and Author of Permission to Spend. With more than two decades of experience helping individuals and families prepare for retirement, Tom shares a practical approach to retirement income planning that challenges conventional financial thinking.

Throughout the conversation, Tom explains why so many retirees remain financially anxious despite having significant savings, how whole life insurance can serve as a strategic financial asset, and why retirement planning should focus on creating dependable income rather than simply growing investment balances.

CJ and Tom also discuss the principles behind Infinite Banking, legal tax-efficient retirement strategies, and the importance of building a financial plan that aligns with your personal goals and values—not fear.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, professional, or preparing for retirement, this episode offers valuable insights to help you think differently about wealth, security, and long-term financial confidence.

In This Episode:

Why financial confidence matters as much as financial wealth

The role of whole life insurance in retirement planning

Common misconceptions about Infinite Banking

Strategies for creating tax-efficient retirement income

Why many successful people still fear spending their money

Building a retirement plan that provides true “Permission to Spend”

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What if the real secret to longevity in real estate isn’t selling more homes—but building relationships people remember long after the transaction is over?

On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway sits down with Debbi DiMaggio, a top 1.5% Realtor nationwide, four-time author, podcast host, coach, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, for a conversation about real estate, relationships, reinvention, and the mindset required to build a career that lasts.

With more than 30 years of experience, Debbi has guided people through some of life’s biggest transitions—from buying a first home and preparing a property for market to relocating, downsizing, and stepping into an entirely new chapter.

But this conversation is about much more than buying and selling property.

Debbi and CJ explore why real estate is ultimately a people business and why trust, communication, collaboration, accountability, and service can matter just as much as market knowledge.

Debbi shares her perspective on building referral relationships between agents across different markets, helping first-time buyers become better prepared, and understanding the difference between simply listing a home and intentionally positioning it for the market.

The conversation also goes into an often-overlooked part of real estate: the emotions attached to transition.

For seniors, families, and individuals leaving a longtime home, a move can represent far more than a change of address. It can mean letting go of memories, adjusting to a new stage of life, and making difficult decisions during an already emotional season.

That requires more than a real estate professional.

It requires someone who understands people.

CJ and Debbi also discuss mindset, resilience, accountability, reinvention, and legacy—and what decades in business can teach us about staying relevant without losing the relationships and values that built our success in the first place.

IN THIS CONVERSATION

Why relationships should outlast the transaction

How collaboration and referrals can expand opportunities across markets

What first-time homebuyers should understand before entering the market

Preparing and positioning a home to sell

Why mindset and accountability matter in real estate

The emotional realities of downsizing and major life transitions

Supporting seniors and families with empathy

Reinventing yourself throughout a long career

Building a reputation rooted in service, trust, and consistency

Why long-term success and legacy are ultimately about people

Debbi DiMaggio’s journey is a reminder that a successful career isn’t measured only by what you sell. It’s also measured by the relationships you build, the people you serve, and the reputation you leave behind.

Listen to this conversation on The CJ Moneyway Show, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and major podcast platforms.

EPISODE KEY TAKEAWAYS

Relationships create longevity. A transaction may introduce two people, but genuine relationship-building can create opportunities for years.

Collaboration expands the table. Real estate professionals don’t always have to compete. Strong referral networks can serve clients while creating opportunities across cities, states, and even international markets.

Preparation matters for buyers. First-time homebuyers benefit from understanding their finances, expectations, and the process before they begin seriously shopping.

Selling requires positioning. Preparing a home for the market means learning to see the property through the eyes of the next buyer.

Mindset affects performance. Accountability, resilience, and the ability to adapt are essential when markets, clients, and circumstances change.

Transitions are emotional. Downsizing, relocating, or leaving a longtime family home can carry significant emotional weight, particularly for seniors and their families.

Reinvention is part of longevity. A long career requires the willingness to evolve while protecting the principles and relationships that established your reputation.

Legacy extends beyond the sale. The deeper measurement of success is often found in how people remember being treated.

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Welcome to The CJ Moneyway Show—powered by CJ Moneyway Entertainment and the Bleav Network—where purpose is the blueprint and legacy is the goal.

Pressure doesn’t create leaders.

It reveals them.

On this episode, CJ Moneyway sits down with Claire Hayek—TEDx Speaker, NeuroLeadership expert, executive coach, founder, and host of The NeuroLeadership Edge Podcast, ranked among the top 5% of podcasts globally.

Claire has spent decades helping executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations understand what happens to the brain under pressure—and why the strongest leaders aren’t simply motivated; they’re prepared.

Together, CJ and Claire explore how neuroscience can improve leadership, communication, emotional intelligence, and executive performance when the stakes are highest.

Whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, building a ministry, or navigating life’s unexpected challenges, this conversation offers practical strategies for becoming a leader who remains steady when everything around you is uncertain.

In This Episode

Why pressure reveals your leadership operating system

What neuroscience teaches about stress and decision-making

Communicating effectively under pressure

Emotional regulation and executive performance

Building resilient teams and organizational culture

Why self-awareness is one of a leader’s greatest strengths

Practical tools for developing pressure-proof leadership

Creating a lasting legacy through intentional leadership

If you’re committed to leading with clarity, resilience, and purpose, this conversation belongs on your playlist.

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EPISODE KEY TAKEAWAYS

Pressure exposes the systems already operating within a leader.

Emotional regulation improves decision quality.

Neuroscience provides practical tools for stronger leadership.

Communication becomes even more important during uncertainty.

Self-awareness is essential for sustainable leadership.

High-performing leaders intentionally prepare before crises occur.

Leadership resilience is developed through consistent habits.

Legacy is built by how leaders respond when pressure arrives.

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FEATURED QUOTES

“Pressure doesn’t create leadership—it reveals the operating system already in place.”

“The greatest leadership advantage isn’t avoiding pressure—it’s preparing for it.”

“Your brain can become your greatest leadership asset when you understand how it responds under stress.”

“Resilient leaders build systems before they need them.”

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What If Healing Doesn’t Mean Pretending It Never Hurt?

Some people talk about transformation after everything has worked out.

Zulma Beatriz Williams talks about it with the scars still visible.

On this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ sits down with Zulma—a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, motivational speaker, founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services, and the unapologetically authentic mental-health professional known as The Swearing Therapist.

Her style may catch people off guard.

She is direct.

She is honest.

And when the moment calls for it, she is not afraid to use language that sounds more like a real conversation than a textbook therapy session.

But underneath the personality is a life shaped by survival, rebuilding, education, service, and transformation.

Zulma began pursuing her social-work education in her forties. She survived breast cancer, continued her education, navigated trauma and depression, and ultimately built a professional life helping others confront the difficult chapters of their own stories.

This conversation isn’t about pretending pain is beautiful.

It’s about what we decide to build after pain enters the story.

IN THIS EPISODE

CJ and Zulma explore:

• The origin of “The Swearing Therapist”

• Why authenticity matters in mental-health conversations

• Beginning a new educational journey later in life

• Surviving breast cancer while continuing to move forward

• Growing up in Buenos Aires and the experiences that shaped her

• Trauma, depression, and rebuilding identity

• The difference between experiencing victimization and building a permanent identity around victimhood

• Why people can become stuck inside trauma narratives

• Reclaiming your voice after difficult experiences

• The meaning behind Dragonfly Therapy Services

• How transformation differs from pretending the past never happened

• Mental-health stigma and why honest language matters

• The responsibility clinicians carry even when their style is unconventional

• What freedom means after rebuilding your life

• Discovering the warrior within

THE MONEYWAY TAKEAWAY

Healing does not require denying the scar.

The scar proves something happened.

But it does not get to decide everything that happens next.

Zulma’s story raises an important question:

Can we acknowledge what happened to us without surrendering the authorship of what happens after it?

That distinction matters.

Because surviving is one chapter.

Rebuilding is another.

And eventually, some people reach the chapter where what they learned becomes service for somebody else.

That’s transformation.

Brick by Brick.

ABOUT ZULMA BEATRIZ WILLIAMS

Zulma Beatriz Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, motivational speaker, founder of Dragonfly Therapy Services, and a mental-health professional known publicly as The Swearing Therapist.

Her work emphasizes authenticity, trauma recovery, emotional honesty, personal transformation, and helping people reclaim their voice after difficult seasons.

Her personal journey includes surviving breast cancer, returning to education later in life, navigating trauma and depression, and rebuilding across multiple chapters of life.

CONNECT WITH ZULMA

Website:

@Zulma Beatriz Williams Website

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@Dragonfly Therapy Services

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THE MONEYWAY MOVE

Identify one scar—emotional, relational, professional, or personal—that you have allowed to define more of your identity than it deserves.

Don’t deny what happened.

Don’t minimize it.

But ask:

What gets to happen next?

Listen. Watch. Subscribe. Share. Rate and review.

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Built For Purpose.

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Important Note

This episode discusses trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, cancer, and mental health. It is intended for education and conversation and is not a substitute for individualized mental-health or medical care. Anyone experiencing significant emotional distress should seek support from an appropriately qualified professional.

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