Merging
into Life

Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join AAA Northeast as we explore the twists, turns and unexpected detours of the human experience—with practical insights to help you thrive.

Meet our Hosts

Julien & Kiersten

Financial Futures

Julien and Kiersten Saunders are authors of Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away. They are also the creative voices behind the blog richandregular.com, hosts/producers of the award-winning video series, Money on the Table, and hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast.

Kim

Travel Transformed

Kimberli Rodrigues is the creator of K.Rod Collective, a travel platform and community that empowers women to travel solo, travel smarter and fall in love with Spain. Kim shares practical travel tips, personal experiences and cultural insights that make travel feel accessible and exciting.

Zack

Car Ready

Zack Klapman cohosts and produces The Smoking Tire podcast with Matt Farah. He has taken over the fan submitted One Takes from Matt, produces and co-hosts the podcast, edits video and hosts his own car reviews on both The Smoking Tire YouTube channel and Cars & Bids.

Sabrina

Everyday Mastery

Sabrina Pierotti is a voice actor whose intention is to use her voice to help listeners grow into healthier, wiser and overall better versions of themselves—whether through a heartfelt commercial, educational narration, guided meditation, non-fiction audiobook, podcast or other outlet.

Season 2

Road Ready

Automotive guru Zack Klapman takes us through the pros and cons of buying vs. leasing, how to be more confident on the road and what’s with all those accessories and other customizations for our cars and trucks? What you need, what’s nice to have and what you should avoid.

Buying vs. Leasing a Car: A Practical Guide to Making the Right Choice

Lease or finance? The answer isn’t necessarily simple. We go over the facts and figures, and what questions you should be asking at the dealership.

Roadside Ready: Simple Car Maintenance Skills and What to Pack in Your Emergency Kit

You got a flat tire. AAA or DIY? Here’s how to change that flat, jump that battery and other simple jobs with confidence. Plus, what you always want to keep in your vehicle.

Car Customization Guide: From Practical Bike Racks to Fun Accessories

Do you really need 4WD? Are mud flaps necessary? Is it legal to cover your car with Christmas lights? The answers, plus the coolest tech, racks and gadgets for your wheels.

Season 2

Everyday Mastery

Sabrina Pierotti dives deep into the intricacies of searching for a job in today’s world, maneuvering the pitfalls of home projects big and small, and finding resilience for life’s unexpected challenges.

How to Nail Your Next Job Interview (and Negotiate Your Salary)

Great answers to typical interview questions, using AI in your job search, personal branding and making sure you’re paid what you’re worth, we’ve got the best practices.

Home Renovation Guide: How to Budget, Plan and Manage Your Project

We take you step by step through your kitchen or bath remodel, help you find the best contractor and talk home improvement loans.

Building Resilience: How to Navigate Life's Unexpected Challenges

At some point we all cope with setbacks. We look at how to use a crisis to build resilience, the importance of community and share resources from experts on managing grief.

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I really appreciated the format of this podcast and that it wasn't too long. Just the right length to help younger generations understand the ins and outs of things you don't learn in school.​
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Adulting can be hard.....and boring! This podcast tackles adulting in a fun and interesting way!
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I'm not one for podcasts; I usually lose interest a few minutes in. This one kept me engaged the whole time. I was surprised to gain a few insights on a topic.
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