Episodes
Beyond the Leash: What Dogs Teach Us About Money, Mindset, and Meaning
When’s the last time your dog taught you something about life — or even about money? 🐾 In this heartfelt episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Samantha Spoto — Licensed Veterinary Nurse, Accredit...
From Tennessee to Israel: Ambassador Fitz Haney on Faith, Peace & The…
What if prosperity wasn’t just about money — but about peace, partnership, and purpose between nations? In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica S. Fitzgerald Haney joins Joey Ruffalo in The Prosperity Lounge to ...
How Community Leaders Can Transform Lives — with Jeff Talman
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jeff Talman , longtime Knoxville banker, community advocate, and Rotarian, to explore how everyday leadership can transform entire neighborhoods. Fro...
Beyond the Badge: Building Trust Through Faith and Service
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Brent Gibson , former University of Tennessee football player, veteran law enforcement officer, and candidate for Knox County Sheriff , for a powerfu...
How Tennessee’s VOLeaders Are Redefining Success Beyond Sports
What does real success look like when the game ends? In this Inside the Lounge episode, Joey Ruffalo takes you behind the mic to unpack lessons from his recent conversation with Caitlin Ryan , former Lady Vol softball player ...
From Mortgages to Real Estate: Smart Home Buying & Wealth Strategies …
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Richard Swan —a seasoned professional with over 25 years in the mortgage industry and now a trusted real estate agent in East Tennessee. Together, they un...
Faith, Family, Food & Fun: Transforming Lives at Camp Amplify with Ch…
What if one week could change the entire direction of a child’s life? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Chris Tarver , co-founder of Camp Amplify , a summer camp designed for kids from fos...
Hockey in Rocky Top: Why Tennessee Hockey Deserves Your Attention
When you think of Tennessee sports, hockey probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But the Tennessee Ice Vols are changing that. In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo sits down with Patrick Green ...
Fighting Alzheimer’s and Building Community Through Your Local Chambe…
What does it really mean for a community to come together — not just to support small businesses, but to rally behind causes like Alzheimer’s disease? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo talks with Ju...
Glenn Jacobs on Leadership & Legacy: Insights from WWE’s Kane and Kno…
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Glenn Jacobs —WWE Hall of Famer and current Knox County Mayor—to explore essential lessons on leadership, trust, and legacy. Glenn shares his journey...
Understanding the Tennessee Safe Haven Law: A Community Spotlight on …
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo talks with Lisa Yount (Co-Founder) and Julie Scruggs (Executive Director) of Secret Safe Place for Newborns of Tennessee about the Tennessee Safe Haven Law and its ...
From Rock Bottom to Top Producer: Jessica Strunk’s Story of Faith, Re…
What if the lowest point in your life wasn’t the end — but the beginning of your greatest purpose? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , host Joey Ruffalo sits down with Jessica Strunk — known by many as Gracie’s mom fro...
Community Spotlight: How Dog Daze IX Boosts Small Business Growth in …
In this Community Spotlight episode of The Prosperity Lounge , we explore how Dog Daze IX is doing more than entertaining crowds — it’s driving small business growth and strengthening community connections. Every August, Farr...
From Healing to Calling: Kent & Jennifer Morrell’s Journey of Redempt…
In Part 1, Kent Morrell shared his 6,821-day struggle with chronic pain—and the miraculous healing that changed everything. Now in Part 2, we explore what comes after the breakthrough. Joined by his wife Jennifer, Kent shares...
Knox County Conversations: Serving with Purpose - Leadership Insights…
What happens when you just keep showing up in the context of financial wellness and community leadership? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, Joey Ruffalo, engages with Knox County Commission Vice Chair Kim Frazier to e...
Pain to Purpose: Kent Morrell's 6,821-Day Journey to Healing and Hope…
What happens when chronic pain controls your life for 6,821 days — and then, in a single moment, it's gone? In this powerful episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Kent Morrell shares how a life-altering accident, 52 spine proced...
How Adilynn Walker, Regimental Commander at Virginia Tech, Leads Like…
Would You Take Business Advice from a 20-Year-Old that Leads 1,400 People? You Should! In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , discover how financial wellness and leadership intersect as Joey Ruffalo sits down with Adilynn...
The Declaration of Financial Independence: What Freedom Really Means
In this special July 4th episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo gets personal. He opens with a powerful tribute to his father, Joseph J. Ruffalo Jr. , a Vietnam War veteran, community leader, and advocate for the bli...
From Burnout to Business: How Camp Honey Coffee Grew from a Dream to …
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo talks with Whitney Holliday, owner of Camp Honey Coffee in Knoxville, TN. Whitney shares how she left a stressful job, faced burnout, and started a new business with pur...
Home Maintenance and Financial Wellness Strategies for Prosperity wit…
In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge, we explore the crucial connection between financial wellness and effective home maintenance with Brad Fleming, owner of HomeSmiles Knoxville. Financial wellness is essential for secur...
Financial Wellness & Business Growth for Young Entrepreneurs | Baked …
In this episode, Joey Ruffalo explores financial wellness strategies for young entrepreneurs , highlighting real-world tips around budgeting , money mindset , and business growth . He’s joined by 14-year-old Gracie, founder o...
3 Power Moves to Build Your Brand Today | Financial Strategies for En…
3 Power Moves to Build Your Personal Brand Today for More Trust, Visibility & Income
Debt vs. Retirement? Proven Strategies to Crush Debt Without Killing …
Is it smarter to pay off debt or invest in retirement — and how do you know when to hit pause? In this episode of The Prosperity Lounge , Joey Ruffalo breaks down the most emotionally loaded question in personal finance: “Sho...
Why Money Stress Is Wrecking Your Health | Tips to Take Control
Feeling overwhelmed by money stress? You’re not alone. In this episode, Joey Ruffalo shares how financial anxiety impacts your health, relationships, and mindset—and what habits can bring peace. Learn how to budget with inten...