Truth Be Told: Drowing in Debt? Watch This First with Amber Duncan

In the second episode of Truth Be Told, host Stacey Schieffelin talks with Amber Duncan, founder of Life After Debt, about financial freedom, affordability, and helping American families do more than just get by. Duncan shares her story of losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis and points out that debt and financial stress are not always caused by poor choices. Many families face tough situations they can’t control and need support, information, and a plan to recover.

They talk about the daily challenges working families face, such as higher housing costs, rising interest rates, lower savings, and worries about the future. Duncan says that understanding your finances is key, and many people just need someone to help them see where they stand and what to do next. Through Life After Debt, she offers free clarity calls to help people check their credit, learn about their options, negotiate bills, lower debt, and start feeling more confident.

Stacey and Amber also talk about how owning a home can help families build long-term wealth. Duncan points out that many first-time buyers think they need much more money upfront than they actually do, and that knowing about different programs can help families buy a home sooner. She believes that owning a home is one of the best ways to build equity, create stability, and invest in the future instead of paying rent with nothing to show for it.

A big focus of the episode is how women help create financial stability at home and in their communities. Duncan talks to women who feel the pressure of keeping their families going, urging them to let go of shame, ask questions, get support, and take on leadership roles. She also points to entrepreneurship, faith, and taking responsibility as important ways to change a family’s financial future.

This episode of Truth Be Told shares a hopeful message: financial freedom is possible if you start with clarity, courage, and a willingness to take the first step. As “the debt coach,” Amber Duncan helps families find the tools they need to change their financial story and build a better future.

Thank you for watching!

OXO,

Stacey