👤 Guest Bio – Matt Morizio

Matt Morizio is a former professional baseball player turned wealth management entrepreneur, father of seven, and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. After spending five seasons in the Kansas City Royals minor league system, Matt faced a life-altering moment when he was released during spring training as a newlywed. That moment didn’t break him—it built him.

Today, Matt helps families redefine their relationship with money through faith, clarity, and emotional detachment. His mission is to empower others to become generational chain breakers and live lives of intention and impact.

🗣️ Episode Summary

In this inspiring episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, host Dwight Heck sits down with Matt Morizio to explore the journey from chasing a dream on the baseball diamond to building a legacy in the financial world. Matt shares how his upbringing, athletic discipline, and faith shaped his approach to wealth, parenting, and purpose.

Whether you're navigating a career transition, raising a family, or trying to break free from inherited money mindsets, Matt’s story offers practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement to help you construct a meaningful life—one choice at a time.

⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights

🎯 What You’ll Learn

💬 Notable Quotes

“We are all called and created to do something special in our lives. If you don’t pursue it, it’s a disobedience to who you’re created to be.” – Matt Morizio“You don’t have to wait for permission to live a meaningful life.” – Dwight Heck

🔗 Connect with Matt Morizio

🌐 Website – Reconstructing Wealth📘 Facebook📱 Instagram🔗 LinkedIn

🔗 Connect with Dwight Heck

🌐 Official Website – Give A Heck🎧 Listen to the Podcast

📱 Social Media Channels

• 00:00 – Meet Matt Morizio: From pro athlete to financial educator• 05:00 – Overcoming inherited scarcity mindsets• 14:03 – Homeschooling and teaching kids about money• 32:28 – Lessons from 20 years in baseball• 55:48 – Reconstructing Wealth: A new approach to financial planning• 1:14:06 – Encouragement to pursue your calling• How to emotionally detach from money and use it as a tool• Why consistency and discipline matter more than talent• How to teach financial literacy to your children• The importance of aligning finances with core values• How faith and family can guide your entrepreneurial journey• What it means to be a generational chain breaker• Apple Podcasts – Give A Heck• Spotify – Give A Heck• YouTube – Podcast Playlist• Instagram: @give.a.heck• Facebook Group: Give A Heck• Facebook (Personal): Dwight Heck• LinkedIn: Dwight Heck• TikTok: @giveaheck• YouTube: @giveaheck