Financially Naked

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts are Jenny and Catriona, two Certified Financial Trainers at The Financial Gym.  In this episode, they're taking on the role of mythbusters as they tackle common financial myths. With so much personal finance advice out there, it's hard to know what to listen to. It's time to separate fact from fiction and debunk the mi...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym, and she is joined by David Auten and John Schneider, hosts of The Queer Money Podcast. They are personal finance authors, bloggers, and speakers for DebtFreeGuys.com with over thirty-five years of combined experience in finance. The Financial Gym has a Diversity, Equit...

Graduating college is an exciting albeit scary time as you officially step into adulthood. There is so much we don't know when we graduate, not just about finances, but about ourselves and what we actually want in our life. This is especially true for folks who graduate in their early 20s. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts are Kadri and Juan, two Certi...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, we'll be taking a closer look at Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) payment options. In the convenience and instant gratification age, these payment options have become more popular. BNPL options allow consumers to purchase products and services instantly while spreading out the payments over time. On the surface, they seem like a great...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym and she is joined by Joy Liu, Certified Level 2 Financial Trainer, and licensed therapist Na Li, one of Joy's clients.   The Financial Gym has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Program. To share that internal program with the community, this show's last...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, we explore the fascinating similarities between budgeting and meditation. While at first glance, these two concepts might seem unrelated, they are actually quite similar. Both require discipline, focus, and a commitment to self-improvement. Two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Kadri and Genar, talk about how meditation can b...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Garrett Faulconer, a Level 3 Certified Financial Trainer, and he is joined by Elizabeth Landau, Co-Founder and COO of GreenPortfolio. GreenPortfolio's mission is to be your guide to climate-friendly financial decision-making. Every dollar you save and invest can be one of your most powerful tools to help fight climat...

One huge aspect of being on a financial journey is setting boundaries with yourself and others. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two Certified Financial Trainers, Kylie, and Randi, are here to talk about financial boundaries. Setting boundaries is essential to help you stay on track with your financial plan. Today, we discuss the importance of setting financial...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer, who, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo, is reading the intro in Spanish today!  Bienvenidos al episodio de Financially Naked en español! En la celebración de la batalla de puebla en México, te traemos una conversación muy importante acerca de nuestra propia batalla...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym. Joining her is Jenn Graham, founder, and CEO of Inclusivv. Like other companies, The Financial Gym has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Program. To share that internal program with the community, this show's last episode of each month is dedicated to...

Money can be messy, especially when tied to emotions. Two Certified Financial Trainers, Gina and Sara B are here to talk about how to handle your finances when going through a break up. For more details check out our show notes here ! If you want to work with a Certified Financial Trainer to help navigate your finances, schedule a free warm-up call today! If you have any ideas or questions for the...

The number one employer of clients at The Financial Gym is self-employed, meaning many of our clients have a variable income. In addition to self-employed folks, many other professions earn an inconsistent income. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts are two Certified Financial Trainers, Bevin, and Garrett, and they are here to talk about how to budget wh...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Joy Liu, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Joining her today is Belma, a leadership and career coach and founder of Work Bigger. We've seen tech companies announce significant layoffs, and with talks of a recession looming, other industries are likely to follow suit. If you're feeling worried or insecure, this con...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym, and joining her is Sara W, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Like other companies, The Financial Gym has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) Program. As a way to share that internal program with the community, the last episode of each month on the sho...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym, and she is joined by Catriona, Certified Financial Trainer and podcast producer extraordinaire! April is a magical time at The Gym as we celebrate Financial Literacy Month! Today Rachel and Catriona talk about financial literacy, why it's important, and all of the plan...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym - Gymsplain Series, our host is Genar Mendez, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer, and joining him today is Vonne Williams. Vonne is a Tax Strategist & Accountant, a Business Coach, and Angel Investor. She helps people build wealth for their families and communities by helping them open businesses and become profitable and sust...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Kylie Lipinski, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer, and she is joined by Financial Gym client Christie Welsby. Today's topic is reducing your cell phone bill by switching carriers. Christie was hesitant to use a 'non-traditional' cell phone provider. After a negative experience with her carrier that she'd been with...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym, and she is joined by Bevin Morgan, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. The Gym has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Program. To share more of that internal program with the community, the last episode of each month on the show will be dedicated to a financi...

This episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym is hosted by Joy Liu and Garrett Faulconer, two Certified Financial Trainers at The Financial Gym.  This month's theme on the show is managing finances in relationships, and today we're talking about money dates. At The Gym, we encourage folks to have money dates with themselves and couples to have them together. It's a great way to...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Mike Poulin and Kylie Lipinski, two DC-Based Level Two Certified Financial Trainers, are here to Gymsplain couples' finances. In addition to working as Financial Trainers, they are both married but manage the finances in their relationships differently. Kylie and Mike discuss communication, logistics, and options for managing yo...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Joy Liu, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer and Head of Marketing. She is joined by her client Chatoya. Joy and Chatoya weren't paired together initially, but through some happy coincidences, they became BFFs (Best Financial Friends). Chatoya is here to share about a big financial win and celebrate with Joy and the...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Rachel Adaline, HR Manager at The Financial Gym, and she is joined by Kadri, Level 3 Certified Financial Trainer. The Gym has a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Program. To share more of that internal program with the community, the last episode of each month on the show will be dedicated to a financial topi...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Genar Mendez, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Juan Valeriano, a fellow Trainer, joins us today to discuss something that touches our daily lives, inflation. Many folks have felt the impact of inflation recently, so Genar and Juan talk about what it is, what causes it, and how you can protect your finances to com...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two Certified Financial Trainers, Garrett, and Genar, are here to talk about how to get organized for the new year! From financial tasks to taking care of your mental health, each tip will help set you up for long-term success in 2023.  For more details, check out our show notes !   Meet The Trainers Meet Garrett Faulconor, Leve...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, a California-based Certified Financial Trainer. Joining her today is Jaliyah, owner of Jaliyah Kreationz, which carries budget journals. Jaliyah comes from a family of entrepreneurs and helps people with their budgets on TikTok live, which is where Jazmin first met her. She's here to talk about how sh...