Worthy Wealthy Wise | Valery Satterwhite | Inner Wealth Expert | Sports Psychology Coach | Empowerment Facilitator

Toddlers and Tiaras: Emotional Stress of the Reality TV Spotlight

Valery Satterwhite — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:11:24 +0000

The stress and strain that competing in reality talent shows for toddlers and teens can be overwhelming and detrimental to a child's well-being. As a natural stage of their emotional development they don't have mature tools to cope with defeat and disappointment. What's more is they go through these grueling events on a very public stage only to feel humiliated and shamed upon defeat. Shame is a heart-breaking killer of the human

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Warren Buffett: Teaching Children Money and Finance

Valery Satterwhite — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:11:32 +0000

Warren Buffett launched a new program to teach children basic lessons in finance. Launched through an animated web series starring a cartoon version of himself, The Secret Millionaires Club, Buffett's mission is to get through to some young people so that they can be ahead of the game instead of behind as they learn and grow. The most important message Buffett teaches repeatedly is the best investment you can make is in

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Not Famous Anymore: Interview With Author Michael Loyd Gray

Valery Satterwhite — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:11:25 +0000

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Loyd Gray, author of the book Not Famous Anymore. We talked about fame, fortunes and frustrations - the unique challenges that can come with celebrity and a life lived under the spotlight. For those who are unfamiliar with this thought-provoking novel the story is about Elliott Adrian, a famous actor of questionable skills, drinks too much and works himself to the bottom in Hollywood. He emerges from rehab wanting to put the American Dream into

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When Given Too Much Sometimes Too Much Is Expected

Valery Satterwhite — Tue, 01 May 2012 08:11:33 +0000

The phenomenon of affluent teenagers experiencing epidemic rates of depression, anxiety and eating disorders at rates higher than those of any other socioeconomic group is masterfully explored in Madeline Levine's book, The Price of Privilege. I reference Levine's book and add my own experience and insights in my book, Money Moxie: How to Transcend the Paradox of Privilege and Liberate Your True Worth. These teens and young adults express something in common - that their whole life has been an exhausting ordeal of wanting but not being able to live up to family

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Forbes Magazine Interview

Valery Satterwhite — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:15:16 +0000

Recently I had the pleasure of being interviewed by a contributing writer for Forbes. In search for a perspective beyond traditional 'keys to success' advice I was asked to respond to: College Grads: What to Do With Your Loans and Everything Else! Here is my quoted response: Invest in what you value

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I Have Money! How Come She Broke Up With Me?

Valery Satterwhite — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:11:18 +0000

It's true. A lot of women (and men) seek to land a wealthy mate. If you're looking to marry someone who only values money then that's all you'll need to attract a partner. I you want to create and maintain a meaningful and loving relationship beyond money - someone to love you for who you are rather than for just what you have then the wealth you'll need to tap into can't be bought. This type of wealth comes from within you.

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Newt Gingrich: The Paradox of Values

Valery Satterwhite — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:11:58 +0000

When asked how he could be unfaithful and pontificate about family values Newt Gingrich's response was "People need to hear what I have to say. There's no one else who can say what I can say. It doesn't matter what I live." I'm not about to point my finger at people who've had multiple marriages. It's about the paradox that's created when a politician, a spouse, a boss, a friend, etc. holds another up to a standard of living that is in conflict with what his held for his or

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Amanda Bynes: Emotional Cost of Early Celebrity

Valery Satterwhite — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:52:40 +0000

Amanda Byrnes, child/now young adult actress, was involved in a minor accident while trying to park her car the other day. She was texting while driving - not an improvement over her driving under the influence. I have only compassion for Amanda. It can't be easy to live life in the proverbial goldfish bowl. As a result, celebrities tend to have a high level of self-consciousness. They tend to be very critical of themselves and their talents. The competition is fierce to stay on top.

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Does Being Right Become Being Alone?

Valery Satterwhite — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:11:53 +0000

Being right is an either/or equation for most. “Either I’m right or your right! If you’re right then what does that make me?” And the Inner Critic responds with “not good (or smart) enough”. So you fight for your rightness to feel better about yourself. And often find yourself alone in your

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You Are Not Your Stuff or What You Do

Valery Satterwhite — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:01:21 +0000

Something interesting happens when I invite new clients to “Tell me about you.” They tell me what they do. They enumerate what they have. When I probe deeper and ask, “Who are you really when you’re alone with yourself?” The response is usually a blank stare. I respond to the deadened silence by sending them home with the following

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