Everyone's Talkin' Money

No matter your gender, you most certainly know of or have worn a sports bra. In this episode, I have the most eye-opening, inspiring, entrepreneur 101 crash course conversation with Lisa Lindahl, author of the book Unleash the Girls: The Untold Story of the Invention of the Sports Bra and How It Changed the World (& Me), and the creator of the original, very first, sports bra. Lisa shares her stor...

I think January is so interesting. It’s the month that as my guest Julie Voris, an online fitness and nutrition coach says, we want to do all the things and the reason we don’t, it’s because we don’t commit to the choice. We give up somewhere between Jan 1 and Jan 31.  But getting yourself healthy isn't just about losing weight, but it’s about forming good habits, getting your blood flowing so you...

As our guest, Ken Honda author of the book Happy Money says, "Money is energy. It can be happy or unhappy." So I’m curious, is your money happy, does it smile back at you, because it really should. Ken is a legend in Japan. He’s japan’s bestselling zen millionaire, and his best selling book, Happy Money: the Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money is a MUST read. Alright, now that I piqued yo...

I’m throwing my hands in the air and telling you straight up that I love to shop – but I equally love finding a good deal and feeling like I’ve won at ballin’ on a budget. That means I need a little strategy behind my shopping. I asked Trae Bodge, our resident smart shopping expert, to dish everything you need to know how to shop smart and save money all year long. What You'll Learn How and when t...

I discovered a secret a long time ago that I want to let you in on. The power of therapy – not only for things like relationships, or anxiety, or depression but also for things like money. Therapy is a great tool to help you figure out why you do or do not make certain money decisions. So in this episode, I head straight to the therapy couch with Terry Ladow to find out how you can heal your habit...

How we view life’s inevitable setbacks can have a profound effect on our overall well-being. After all, crumbling under the weight of disappointment isn’t nearly as productive as finding a way to be happy with a new reality — even when that reality is beyond anything we could have imagined. Michaela Renee Johnson is sharing her profound story of turning life’s stumbling blocks into stepping stones...

I want you to imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others. Keisha Blair, the author of the book Holistic Wealth, is our guest on this episode and she’s dishing life lessons to help you find purpose, prosperity, and happiness in your life right now. What You'll Learn What is holistic wealth The 6 laws that govern holistic...

I think Kermit the Frog said it best, "Life’s like a movie. Write your own ending." So what do you want your movie to look like? It’s 2020, and that means it’s time to set some money intentions for the year that you can achieve, that will change your life, that have you looking back at 2020 in awe of all the amazing things you’ve done. What You'll Learn How to change negative emotions around money...

New Year’s resolutions don't work, it's a proven fact. So why would you waste time or energy making resolutions? I’ve got a better plan I’m going to share with you in today’s episode. According to U.S. News, 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. And, in a poll that was taken in 2017, 53% of people said their resolution was to save money and 45% was to lose weight and get in shape while 2...

I’m so excited to have back on the show our resident investing guru Michele Schneider. She’s sharing 9 investing megatrends that you need to know for 2020 and a whole lot of investing info to help you know where to put your money next year. You might remember Michele who wrote the book Plant your Money Tree and was on an earlier episode this year. I’m so in love with her book – I keep it as one of...

Have you ever had those moments when you know you’ve got some extra cash in your bank account and then you aimlessly spend it all while thinking, "I know there was some good reason I was saving this money?" This episode reboot is all about creating a plan to upgrade areas of your life where you spend the most amount of time because, without a plan, that extra cash will likely be spent on stuff you...

I’m curious, how you feel about networking? For most of us, the idea of networking can be fear-inducing. The good news is you now have permission to throw out the old-school networking rules. As our guest, Charles Ruffolo The NetworKing says, the key to networking your way to success isn’t really about you, it’s about what you can give. What You'll Learn The five basic steps to networking Why you...

If you've never taken a look at a credit union, now is the time. Credit unions are a cooperative banking system meaning they exist literally to give back to their members. Get this, there are over 9,000 credit unions in the U.S. One of the things that makes me so excited is that credit unions are non-profits. They pass profits back to members in terms of lower fees and better rates.  You may remem...

You’ve got only a few more days to enroll for open enrollment for health insurance in 2020. However, no matter when you’re listening to this episode, you’re going to love this guide to hacking health insurance with Cosmopolitan Deputy Lifestyle Director Ashely Oerman. Ashley is breaking down what you need to know and how to save some bucks in the process, like her great tip on whether to choose an...

I've got a question for you. What would it feel like to be debt-free, to start over from a blank page, to not have that stress and worry hanging over you? I would imagine pretty good – but becoming debt-free takes time, some tips and tricks and as Michael Bovee says, it’s all about getting to know ourselves. Michael is a debt expert and co-founder of Resolve a company that helps people in financia...

I’m normally not a big fan of separating women from men when it comes to money, however, I am a strong supporter of creating a new language around investing for women. Why, because, as our guest, Amanda Holden, aka the Dumpster Doggy says, "there’s a lot of femme shaming when it comes to money, how we’re spending and investing it and well, we just don’t process information the same way, but that’s...

We all have a money story. A way in which we grew up thinking about money, either consciously or unconsciously and our money story has power over the choices we make and don’t make with our money. Our podcast guest, Dr. Daniel Crosby, a psychologist, and a behavioral finance expert says that behavioral changes around money are tough because we all think our money story is normal because that’s all...

Six letters – BUDGET – probably one of the most despised combinations of letters in the English language, but that’s because you’re thinking about it all wrong. A budget isn’t a set in stone document that is some formal decree telling what you can and can’t spend your money on. In fact, in this reboot episode, you'll learn how to create a budget, and why I'm giving you permission to throw out your...

It's that time of year again for Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the deals. It's easy to get carried away and spend more money than you want during this time of year. Luckily, I’ve got Julie Ramhold from DealNews and Jay Klauminzer from Raise on this episode to help us sort out the money-saving tips we need for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. What You'll Learn Where the deals are, and where they...

Have you ever wondered why we eat turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and our favorite veggie dish for Thanksgiving? The Thanksgiving meal has evolved so much since the early 1900s and become the holiday we associate with eating until we can't eat anymore. In this Friendsgiving episode reboot, I sat down with the amazing Katherine Spiers, host of the Smart Mouth Podcast, to find out the history behind...

Spring cleaning is one thing. However, there’s something to be said for cleaning up your finances this fall. Your wallet is going to get a workout in the next few months (hello holidays), so I turned to Rod Griffin from Experian to share with you 5 tips to help you ace your fall financial checkup. What You'll Learn What steps should you be taking to clean up your finances this fall How to give you...

Have you ever wondered how you can sell stuff online and actually make money? In this episode, we're sharing the insider secrets to sell your stuff online. There are tons of places to sell your stuff, but today we’re talking to Brad Williams head of communications at Mercari, the fast-growing resale marketplace mobile app to help you figure out how to sell your stuff and get paid. And, get this, B...

I’ve negotiated for a lot over my career and it always induces a sense of panic coupled with my heart rate shooting way up, but the truth is, every time I negotiate I earn more or pay less. Thanks to Jacqueline Twillie, the Founder and President of ZeroGap.co, a global training, and development firm that specializes in women's leadership within male-dominated industries is who you want in your cor...

Today’s guest, Mollie Krengel, founder of Wild Bum and Wild Hive and a warrior for living life with more adventure & meaning, thinks that we need to reframe our minds around travel and has one simple tip to help you do just that - just get out and start exploring. Traveling isn't always about a big lavish trip but is about the experience and how that experience changes you even if you only travel...

The stats don't like - three out of every four millennials are in debt and the problem isn't getting better. What responsibility do banks have in this mess? Andrew Au, a modern business leader who helps big global brands know how to translate millennial, is offering some good advice in this episode to help you think about where you put your money and how they are helping you meet your money goals....