October 2025 – Harnessing Your Wealth

Bridle Up Hope: Changing Lives Through Horses and Habits (EP. 66)

By Harnessing-Your-Wealth | October 21, 2025

In this heartfelt episode, Nicole Holgreen, Executive Director of Bridle Up Hope, shares the powerful story behind the foundation created in memory of Rachel Covey. Through equine-assisted learning, Bridle Up Hope empowers girls and women to build confidence, resilience, and hope—one ride at a time. Nicole opens up about her own path to leadership, the program’s life-changing curriculum, and its growing global reach. Listeners will be inspired by stories of transformation that showcase the healing connection between humans and horses, and the ripple effect of community, compassion, and courage that Bridle Up Hope continues to spread around the world.

About Bridle Up Hope:

Bridle Up Hope blends the healing power of horses with the proven principles of The 7 Habits® to create life-changing experiences for girls and women. At first, Bridle Up Hope was only intended to be a small neighborhood program, but after witnessing amazing transformations, they knew they had to think bigger. To date, 3,500+ girls and women have completed the program and the organization has expanded to 10+ global locations.

About Our Guest:

Nicole Holgreen is the Executive Director of Bridle Up Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring hope, confidence, and resilience in women through equestrian training and life-skills development. With a strong background in leadership and a deep passion for empowering others, Nicole plays a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s mission and impact.

Nicole is married to Jared Holgreen, and together they have built a loving blended family of four children and two grandchildren. She finds strength and inspiration in her family and brings those same values of connection, perseverance, and hope into her work. Whether in the arena or at home, Nicole is committed to lifting others and helping them discover their inner strength.

Connect with Bridle Up Hope:

https://www.bridleuphope.org/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/bridle-up-hope
Instagram: bridleuphope
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Don’t Miss These Money-Saving Tax Changes (EP 65)

By Harnessing-Your-Wealth | October 7, 2025

In this conversation, tax expert Jake Johnstun discusses the latest tax legislation, focusing on new deductions available for businesses, the introduction of Trump accounts for children, and changes in clean energy incentives. The discussion also covers SALT deductions, standard and child tax credits, and the implications of officer compensation audits by the IRS. Additionally, Johnstun highlights estate tax exemptions and everyday tax strategies for individuals and businesses, while also addressing trends in client demographics and advanced tax strategies.

Takeaways

The new tax laws provide significant deductions for businesses, especially in depreciation.
Trump accounts allow for tax-advantaged savings for children under 18.
Clean energy incentives are changing, with some benefits expiring soon.
SALT deductions have increased, but many will still be affected by limitations.
Standard deductions have been adjusted for inflation, benefiting taxpayers.
Child tax credits have seen slight increases, aiding families.
Small businesses can benefit from the QBI deduction, which is 20% of net income.
IRS audits are increasingly focusing on officer compensation and 1099 compliance.
Estate tax exemptions have increased significantly, allowing more wealth to be passed on tax-free.
Investing in qualified accounts like Roth IRAs can provide long-term tax benefits.

About our Guest:

Jake Johnstun, EA has been in the tax preparation industry since 1994. An Enrolled Agent is a federally authorized tax practitioner who has technical expertise in the field of taxation and who is empowered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of examination, collection, and appeals of the Internal Revenue Service. In addition to taxpayer representation, Enrolled Agents often provide tax consultation services and prepare a wide range of federal and state tax returns.

Jake is the president and founder of Integrated Tax, founded in 2002 located in Ogden, Utah. He is a Partner and owner of Elite 1031 Exchange, a Qualified Intermediary. He is an Alumnus of Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He is an NTPI Fellow and a graduate of the SSLA Leadership Academy.

Jake was voted onto the National Association of Enrolled Agent’s Board of Directors in December 2017. He is the current Chair of the NAEA PAC representing tax professionals before the United States Congress. He is also the current Chair of the GOAL Foundation.

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