Tag: GYST

GYST Founder Chanel Reynolds shares her must-do advice with Oprah readers in “7 Things Top Estate Planners Think You Should Do Before You Die”

May 25, 2025

“When we don’t get our shit organized, we leave a big mess that is emotionally awful, takes hundreds of hours to get through, and can cost thousands of dollars.” That’s why leaving a plan in place is the best gift you will ever give your friends and family. It’s never too early—or too late—to get your affairs in order. Here’s how. … More GYST Founder Chanel Reynolds shares her must-do advice with Oprah readers in “7 Things Top Estate Planners Think You Should Do Before You Die”

New York Times Article: A Shocking Death, a Financial Lesson and Help for Others. Do we still suck at dying in this country ten years later? Yup.

March 21, 2024

Looking back at the article that skyrocketed the Get Your Sh*t Together website into, well, everywhere, do I see improvements a decade later? Sure. However, despite the hard of many long before me, gobs of start-ups entering the ‘death space’ and living in a post-pandemic world…we still have a long, long way to go. … More New York Times Article: A Shocking Death, a Financial Lesson and Help for Others. Do we still suck at dying in this country ten years later? Yup.

How To Money Interview: Finances and the cost of *not* doing a will (hint: 3-7% of your estate)

December 12, 2023

How to Money podcast interview with Chanel Reynolds, founder of GYST.

Episode: ‘Preparing for the Unthinkable with Chanel Reynolds’

Young and growing families, especially those with children, really need to get their *stuff* together. … More How To Money Interview: Finances and the cost of *not* doing a will (hint: 3-7% of your estate)

New Podcast: Chanel Reynolds goes deep on “What Nobody Tells Us”

October 9, 2023

Get your notebooks ready and check out Chanel’s conversation on the “What Nobody Tells Us” podcast. This episode is your ultimate guide to getting your affairs in order (and what happens if you don’t!) before the unthinkable or eventual happens.

From wills and advance directives and insurance, to finances, family, parenting and relationships – this is the critical *stuff* everyone needs to know. … More New Podcast: Chanel Reynolds goes deep on “What Nobody Tells Us”

The High Functioning Happy Hour

March 30, 2023

Over the years I’ve had so many great questions and conversations with you – thank you. A few questions are on many people’s minds and todo lists so join us for the next Happy Hour on Thursday, April 20th and figure out where to start. Happy Hours free are to attend but RSVP is required.

Get ready for questions like, “What do you do if your family won’t get their stuff together?” or “What happens if you die without a will?” … More The High Functioning Happy Hour

Chanel Reynolds featured on the BBC World Service documentary, ‘The World According to Search’

February 2, 2022

What do you think the answer is if you searched: “what happens when we die” – how popular do think that search is? Find out and hear Chanel’s personal story of “the loneliest google search in the world.”

“What can we learn about a culture from what they search online? BBC’s Ben Arogundade investigates what the most popular searches reveal about our approach to death, dating, and digital identity. … More Chanel Reynolds featured on the BBC World Service documentary, ‘The World According to Search’

Chanel Reynolds speaking at the International Association of Women event on Nov 10th.

November 5, 2021

Join us for this free event, Whether you’re the COO of your household or busy taking care of family members, living without a few plans in place can leave family members in gigantic financial, legal and logistical mess during life’s milestone or difficult moments, whether big or small. … More Chanel Reynolds speaking at the International Association of Women event on Nov 10th.