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In this episode of Drip, Trickle, Flow, Flood, we sit down with our very first guest: longtime local banker Ria Van Weerdhuizen, who’s been helping individuals, small business owners, and families understand their money—and use it wisely—for nearly two decades.

This conversation is packed with approachable, real-world insights on how to build a strong financial team, why a real relationship with a local banker can be a game-changer, and how even small financial moves can turn into big momentum.

Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or juggling multiple income streams, this episode will help you see your bank, not just as a place to deposit checks, but as a partner in your Drip, Trickle, Flow, or Flood.

In this episode, we dig into:

• Why working with a local banker can offer you more support, insight, and flexibility
• Available accounts and tools folks can start with
• What is HELOC (home equity line of credit)?
• What to do when you don’t feel confident talking about money with financial professionals, and how to shift that
• How Ria turned a trickle into a flood with a real estate investment
• The power of showing up to your bank with a notebook full of questions, and owning your financial conversations
• Evaluating the risks and rewards of online-only banks

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