Erika Taught Me

#25: I’m interviewing Ankur Jain, the CEO & founder of Bilt Rewards, the first-ever rewards program along with a credit card that lets you earn points on rent without any transaction fees or charges. He fought relentlessly to change regulations to be able to make his business idea happen, and in less than a year, he had built a billion-dollar company: Bilt. Ankur and I discuss the single most...

#24: I interview Nuseir Yassin, better known to his 60 million followers online as Nas Daily. Nuseir shares an inside look into his life as a content creator in the spotlight, entrepreneur in the background, and curious world traveler by heart to look at his biggest successes—and most educational failures.  Stay in touch with Nas on Instagram @nasdaily Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free...

#23: I meet Greg Hoffman, the brains behind Nike’s marketing campaigns as the former Chief Marketing Officer. A global brand leader, Greg held marketing, design, and innovation leadership roles at Nike for over 27 years. He shares with us his life at Nike, to show you how you can use emotion and design to build insanely powerful branding, create a movement, and harness both the art and science of...

#22: I meet Sal Lavallo, the youngest person to have visited every country in the world. Learn through Sal’s firsthand experiences and advice on how to plan and budget for a trip that’s perfect for you, and become the best traveler you can be. Gain a deeper understanding of travel and the value of adventure as a way to find new perspectives and connections with new people through the similarities,...

#21: Self-made billionaire investor and philanthropist David Rubenstein teaches us his life lessons to protect your time, and how to build wealth, success, and happiness. David went from a family with nothing to co-founding the Carlyle Group, one of the most successful private investment firms that manages $325 billion worldwide. David also interviewed over 20 of the most successful investors of a...

#20: Harness the power of connection to negotiate fearlessly and confidently in all aspects of your life with Mori Taheripour. A professor teaching Negotiations and Dispute Resolution at the University of Pennsylvania, Mori shows you a new approach to disputes that help you show up for yourself, as yourself, in everything – whether it's a tough boss at work, a tricky relationship issue, family pre...

#19: After the worst wedding gift-buying experience online, Shan-Lyn Ma started a journey to revolutionize the industry and co-founded Zola. Now the CEO, she shares how she used modern technology, ambition, and sheer hard work to fundraise and launch what became the fastest-growing wedding company in the country. She also gives us tips and advice on saving money when planning your wedding, how to...

#18: Co-founder and CEO of Squad, Isa Watson shares her story from a dark relationship with social media to fostering meaningful social connections. We discuss social media, how it affects our happiness and mental health, and how we can find true and meaningful connections outside social media. Learn how to stop seeking validation from likes, find your joy centers, and invest your energy into stro...

#17: I talk to Sallie Krawcheck, former head of Bank of America's Global Wealth and Investment Management division, current CEO of Ellevest, and arguably the most powerful woman on Wall Street. She teaches us how to make planning your finances simple and we discuss investing, credit card debt, and building wealth. Most importantly, Sallie shares her tips to succeed financially, especially when bei...

#16: The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly teaches us how to maximize the benefits of using your credit card. He explains how to travel first class for free using credit card points and we bust the myth that credit cards are always bad. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a list of the best credit cards for the perks that you want to maximize the luxury in your lifestyle. Learn more about The Poin...

#15: Host of the Smart Passive Income podcast Pat Flynn teaches us his tips to build passive income. Learn how to build passive income streams the smart way, and what mindsets and methods to avoid if you want to truly reach success.   Listen to Smart Passive Income here. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - eri...

#14: Yanjaa Wintersoul teaches me her secrets to becoming a triple-world-record-holding memory athlete and polyglot. Learn how to improve your memory and your life with these memorization techniques so you’ll ace every exam, learn any language and even improve your work performance.  Check out more from Yanjaa here. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Au...

#13: I chat with Alex Leiberman about how he took a leap of faith quitting his dream job in finance at Morgan Stanley to co-found Morning Brew — a free daily newsletter designed for young business professionals. Learn tips from his experiences of choosing a new career path that felt right for him, and how to transform a startup idea into a business success.  Go follow Alex on his Twitter @business...

#12: I have the honor to talk to Clever Girl Finance’s Bola Sokunbi as she shares her inspiring advice on how you can achieve financial well-being and confidence. Learn how to save money, feel confident about investing, get out of debt, and set up a financial future you feel secure about.  Check out Clever Girl Finance here Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/i...

#11: You know I love a great life hack! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Chris Hutchins, a life hacker, and host of the All The Hacks podcast . He has saved millions of dollars by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Together we look at ways you can upgrade your life, money, and travel – all while spending less and saving more. Special thanks to ou...

#10: Founder and CEO of Thrive Global Arianna Huffington thought she was doing everything right to reach success as the founder of HuffPost (formerly The Huffington Post). But after she collapsed from sleep deprivation and exhaustion, she came to a stark realization. Why does our society celebrate and glamorize sleep deprivation? Is it really “You snooze, you lose”? In today’s episode, we debunk w...

#9: As the founder of the Minority Mindset, one of the original YouTube channels breaking the taboo of talking about finance, Jaspreet Singh joins me in today’s episode to share his untold advice for anyone wanting to escape the cycle that keeps you broke. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataughtme.com/...

#8: I chat with founder of Drybar Alli Webb, to discover how she took one buzzworthy beauty idea as a stay-at-home mom and built it into a nationwide multimillion-dollar business. Pick up tips on branding, expanding your business and making your entrepreneurial ideas a reality.  Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewar...

#7: Former FBI lead hostage negotiator Chris Voss teaches us how to negotiate our way through any situation—whether professionally or in our personal lives. Master these techniques and you’ll never lose a deal.  Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataughtme.com/bilt I’m running a free “Save $1,000 Challeng...

#6: High-performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais teaches us today the same mindset techniques he uses with NFL players and the CEOs of some of the world’s largest companies to unlock their potential for success. Learn how to identify your core principles and use them to mindfully align your life with your goals.  Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest...

#5: Author of the groundbreaking personality test and New York Times bestselling book, “The Four Tendencies”, Gretchen Rubin , teaches us how to define happiness and achieve goals through better understanding our personality type. Get Gretchen’s book “The Four Tendencies" Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - er...

#4: Author of “The Psychology of Money” Morgan Housel shares today with us his realistic tips and strategies for saving, investing and achieving financial freedom. Learn how to have a better relationship with your money without compromising happiness along the way.  Get Morgan’s book “The Psychology of Money.” Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - e...

#3: I discuss airline passenger rights with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg . What do you do if your flight is delayed? What about if your bag doesn’t arrive on time? Can you get a refund if your flight is canceled? We dig into the “fine print” of airline travel so you know your rights and are fully prepared next time you travel!   Get the TOP Airline “Fine Print” Hacks to use...

#2: I interview founder and chief visionary of Dermalogica Jane Wurwand . From working as a “Saturday girl” in a salon at the age of 13 to transforming the skincare industry in the United States, Jane shares key advice on how she took her skill of waxing a bikini line in 7 minutes all the way to founding the world's number one professional-grade skincare brand .  Get Jane’s book Skin in the Game ....

#1: I am interviewing Ryan Serhant , CEO and founder of real estate company SERHANT . Ryan and I discuss his path from a struggling actor to a real estate multimillionaire, how a reality TV show helped him build his career, and the tools he uses to work towards the future version of himself–including his hyper-efficient time management rule: the 1,000 minute rule.  In Ryan’s words, “any idea you h...