Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is a podcast for people who are Childfree or permanently childless and thinking seriously about money, legacy, and what comes next. It tackles financial planning, estate planning, and life decisions for adults building a future without children and without a default script to follow.
Hosted by experts in financial and life planning, the show cuts through outdated assumptions about family, retirement, and aging. Conversations focus on utilizing wealth, solo aging, long-term care, relationships, and how to plan with clarity when you don’t have kids.
This isn’t about justifying your choices or debating labels. It’s about practical guidance for planning life without children making smart financial decisions, defining legacy on your own terms, and building support systems that actually work.
If you’re Childfree, childless, or planning without kids and want thoughtful, trusted education, this is where those conversations happen.
Disclosure: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your professional advisors before implementing any ideas discussed. For full disclosures, visit Childfreewealth.com.
Childfree Life by Design
Giving with a "Warm Hand": Alison Patterson on Intentional Philanthropy, Ep 157
Ever feel like you don't have enough to make a real difference? Or maybe you're just overwhelmed by all the options for giving? You're not alone. This week, we're joined by Allison Patterson of Patterson Philanthropic Advisors, who acts as a "giving coach" to help everyday people create a strategy for their generosity.
Listen in to learn how to make an impact that's meaningful to you, no matter what you have to give.
🔹 00:58 - The biggest challenges people face with giving
🔹 01:56 - Overcoming the "scarcity mindset"
🔹 03:01 - How to make a difference that's unique to you
🔹 04:19 - Measuring your impact with your own "measuring stick"
🔹 05:46 - Giving with a warm hand vs. a cold hand
🔹 08:50 - How to identify which charities you can trust
🔹 10:49 - The difference between project, capital, and trust-based giving
🔹 13:03 - The debate between giving to nonprofits and B Corps
Connect with Alison:
+ Website: https://www.patterson-advisors.com/
+ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgogiveyall/
+ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-b-patterson-mpa-ipa-95aa84b/
Alison offers custom Generosity Strategy Sessions to help you create a giving plan that aligns with your values, resources, and long-term goals.
Your generosity should feel authentic, empowering, and impactful. Let's guild a plan that makes a difference-on your terms.
https://www.patterson-advisors.com/workwithme
