Jump into Monday with a whirlwind of money topics! We start by celebrating the arrival of fall and the excitement around baseball playoffs (especially for Detroit Tigers fans). But the real fun begins after we salute the troops and dive into the main event: a riveting conversation with Erin Wade, a former lawyer turned chef and entrepreneur. Have you ever thought you wanted to do more with your life than you currently do? Erin shares her tumultuous journey from corporate law to opening one of America's top restaurants, Homeroom, and drops valuable lessons on following your passions and creating a rewarding work environment. During our headline segment, we discuss the recent Federal Reserve rate cuts and what it means for your finances. How can you benefit from lower interest rates? We'll dive into how interest rate cuts work and help the economy. We discuss what this means for your savings, debt strategy, and more. Plus, macaroni and cheese-related trivia AND—how to take your mac and cheese recipe to the next level! Monday Morning Musings Baseball Playoffs Excitement Saluting Our Troops Introducing Today's Guest: Erin Wade Mac and Cheese and the Holiday Season The Journey to Entrepreneurship The Importance of Passion and Play Challenges and Triumphs in the Restaurant Industry Empowering Teams and Open Book Management Mac and Cheese Tips from the Expert Mac and Cheese Tips and Tricks Doug's Mac and Cheese Trivia Powdered Cheese and Nostalgia Federal Reserve and Interest Rates Explained Impact of Interest Rates on Loans and Economy Credit Scores and Mortgage Tips Car Market and Financing Insights Upcoming Events and Closing Remarks Post-Game Press Conference FULL SHOW NOTES: https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/erin-wade-from-attorney-to-mac-and-cheese-millionaire-1581/ Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.StackingBenjamins.com/201 Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices