{"podcast":{"title":"The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen® Podcast","slug":"the-blueprint-an-fpa-nexgen-podcast-6984229","podcast_index_feed_id":6984229,"rss_url":"https://feeds.blubrry.com/feeds/3746755.xml","website_url":"https://podcast.show/3746755/","image_url":"https://assets.blubrry.com/coverart/orig/3746755-492296.jpg","author":"FPA NexGen®","episode_count":43,"summary":"Dive into the world of financial planning with \"The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen® Podcast,\" where hosts Mike Zarrelli, CFP®, EA and Alison Miller, CFP® navigate you through the lives of the next generation of financial planners. Join us as we uncover the personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges of emerging professionals in the industry. Whether you're just starting out, a career changer, or a seasoned planner, find inspiration and valuable insights in this podcast. Executive Producer Jadah Riley.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T02:20:17.820592+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-blueprint-an-fpa-nexgen-podcast-6984229"},"episode":{"title":"Lillian Turner on Launching a Firm and Leading FPA NexGen in 2026","slug":"lillian-turner-on-launching-a-firm-and-leading-fpa-nexgen-in-2026","published_at":"2026-03-18T21:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-blueprint-an-fpa-nexgen-podcast-6984229/lillian-turner-on-launching-a-firm-and-leading-fpa-nexgen-in-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-blueprint-an-fpa-nexgen-podcast-6984229","url":"https://podcast.show/3746755/episode/153108658/","audio_url":"https://media.blubrry.com/3746755/content.blubrry.com/3746755/TBAFNP-2026-03-18-046.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Blueprint | FPA NexGen® Podcast, hosts Mike Zarrelli, CFP® , EA and Alison Miller, CFP® sit down with Lillian Turner, CFP® , RLP® , CSLP® founder of Daring Greatly Wealth and 2026 Chair of the FPA NexGen committee. Lillian shares her path from financial scarcity and an unconventional start in the profession to launching her own firm, developing a life-planning-centered approach, and leading the next generation of financial planners.  This conversation explores what it really takes to build a career in financial planning when the path is not clear, how to identify alignment in your work, and why discomfort often becomes the catalyst for growth. Lillian also outlines her 2026 vision for FPA NexGen, including support for career changers, first-generation financial planners, and aspiring advisors seeking the right fit in the profession. Executive Producer: @Jadah Riley What You’ll Learn How Lillian Turner built her career in financial planning from the ground up Why alignment matters when choosing a firm or career path What early-career advisors can do to move past imposter syndrome How entrepreneurship reshaped Lillian’s view of financial planning FPA NexGen’s 2026 priorities for career changers and aspiring planners Key Takeaways Growth often happens when you are pushed beyond your comfort zone The right firm fit can shape both confidence and career trajectory Authenticity and values can become a true competitive advantage Career changers and first-generation planners need more visible pathways into the profession Chapters 00:00 Welcome + introducing Lillian Turner 02:05 Wedding planning, spending, and the client experience mindset 06:10 How Lillian found financial planning without a clear roadmap 12:20 Breaking into the industry and navigating ea…","meta_description":"In this episode of The Blueprint | FPA NexGen® Podcast, hosts Mike Zarrelli, CFP® , EA and Alison Miller, CFP® sit down with Lillian Turner, CFP® , RLP® ,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2287,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-blueprint-an-fpa-nexgen-podcast-6984229/episodes/lillian-turner-on-launching-a-firm-and-leading-fpa-nexgen-in-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-blueprint-an-fpa-nexgen-podcast-6984229/lillian-turner-on-launching-a-firm-and-leading-fpa-nexgen-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}