Recognized Among the 2025 Honorees for Excellence in Digital Storytelling and Podcasting 

Lancaster, PA – September 30, 2025 – Your Financial Maven®, a trusted voice in financial literacy, empowerment, and practical money guidance, proudly announces that the Your Financial Maven® Podcast has been awarded a Gold Award at the 20th Annual W3 Awards. Presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), the W3 Awards honor outstanding achievement in digital content and creativity across websites, podcasts, online video, marketing, social media, apps, and emerging technology. 

This year’s competition received thousands of entries from across the globe, with winners recognized for their creativity, innovation, and ability to engage audiences in meaningful ways. 

“Winning a W3 Gold Award is a true honor for my podcast and a reflection of my commitment to making financial knowledge accessible, relatable, and empowering,” said Samantha M. Besnoff, CPA, Founder of Your Financial Maven® LLC and Host and Producer of the podcast. “I am so thankful to my listeners and community for trusting me as a go-to resource for navigating money with confidence.”  

The Your Financial Maven® podcast was launched in April of 2023. A huge thank you goes out to KMZenCreative and its owner Kris Zarnoch for editing the Your Financial Maven® Podcast since it launched in April 2023. “Kris has been a key part of my podcast and was the one who encouraged me to apply for the W3 Awards. I am so grateful for her guidance and her amazing talent.” 

The W3 Awards are judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), a body comprised of industry leaders from renowned organizations such as Walt Disney Studios, Deloitte Digital, Netflix, IBM, PepsiCo, and the National Gallery of Art. Honorees are recognized in categories such as Best in Show, Gold, and Silver, highlighting the best in digital storytelling, design, and innovation. 

The Your Financial Maven® Podcast, known for breaking down complex financial topics into simple, approachable conversations, joins the ranks of celebrated creators, brands, and institutions setting the standard in the digital space. 

About the W3 Awards 

Since 2005, the W3 Awards have celebrated excellence in digital content and experiences. The awards spotlight independent creators, agencies, institutions, and brands that push boundaries and shape the future of the digital landscape. 

For more information on the W3 Awards, visit www.w3award.com. 

About Your Financial Maven® 

Your Financial Maven® was founded by Samantha M. Besnoff, CPA in 2013 and provides a holistic approach to accounting and tax for small businesses and entrepreneurs. In addition, Your Financial Maven® provides Financial Education Empowerment for small businesses, women, and young adults to help them understand, manage, and grow their financial well-being. Through one-on-one advising, educational workshops and guest speaking engagements, and the award-winning Your Financial Maven® Podcast, Samantha delivers accessible and actionable insights that help people feel confident in their money decisions.