Financially Naked

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, three Certified Financial Trainers, Mike, Kadri, & Garrett are here to gymplain interest rates. Interest rates directly affect our everyday lives, how we spend, how we save, and how we invest. Knowing how interest impacts your finances can be a powerful tool for planning ahead.   Podcast Notes According to Investopedia , " The i...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts are Joy Liu and Sara Belhouari, two Certified Financial Trainers at The Financial Gym. Today, they're talking about Human Design. Sara and Joy have been exploring Human Design and found that Human Design charts can be transformative and a valuable tool. They're here today as hobbyists to share what they've learned and...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, a California-based, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. Erin Parsley, lifelong professional dancer, business owner, and Gym client, joins her today. Through her businesses Erin Parsley Dance and Steps to Love, she helps people connect to themselves and others and invites beginners to the joy of danci...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Sara Belhouari, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer and she is joined by one of her long-time friends, Jennifer Birzer. Jennifer is a personal stylist and has worked in the film and television industry, most recently on Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. She is passionate about sustainability in the fashion industry...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Jazmin Higgins, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer, and Michelle Losenicky joins her. Michelle recently completed the CFT program and is working with clients. Today, they are going to talk about money mindset and manifestation, particularly with salary negotiation. For more details check out our show notes here !  ...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our hosts are Jessie Gan and Kadri Augustin. Jesse and Kadri are Level 3 Certified Financial Trainers at The Financial Gym and they're here to Gymsplain Freelancing. They discuss some of the biggest questions related to freelancing and tips and tricks for success in self-employment, whether you have a side hustle, or do it full-...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, an California-based Financial Trainer and she is joined by the founder of Business Building Backup, Genina Tuason, She coaches women of faith to build the life they love while serving God. Genina and Jazmin met at the FinGym on the Road event in LA, and realized they have a lot in common, including th...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Kylie Lipinski, a DC-based Financial Trainer and she is joined by Gym colleague, Chandra. Chandra, based in NY, is the Community Engagement Lead at The Financial Gym and is here today to talk about The Gym community. Since the physical locations officially closed earlier this year, they have been focusing on how to c...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two Certified Financial Trainers, Kadri, and Joy are talking about one of the biggest line items in most budgets: food. Where you live, your lifestyle and your schedule are all factors in your overall food spending and there are always opportunities for improvement. With Joy's side expertise in meal prep coaching, she joins Kadr...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Kadri Augustin, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. He is joined by colleague Mike Poulin to talk about credit. While credit scores can seem like a mystery, there are aspects within your control. From understanding your credit score, to how to check your credit report, to making improvements, Kadri and Mike get into...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Mike Poulin, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer. He is joined by River Nice (they/them), founder of Be Intentional Financial LLC. River started their firm in 2019 after a career in the tech industry. They join Mike today to talk about all things queer finance and the unique challenges folks who don't fit into govern...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, Kylie Lipinski and Catriona Williams, two Certified Level 2 Trainers at Financial Gym talk about fun savings challenges you can try this autumn. With the holidays in a few months, it's a great time to start setting aside a little extra cash. A savings challenge is a fun way to do so, and today, they talk though a few different o...

To round out this month's family-focused podcasts we want to repost this episode. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Garrett Faulconer, Financial Trainer, and he is joined by his colleague, Randi DeGraw, New Jersey-based trainer and mother of two, to discuss talking to kids about money.   For further details check here !

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Jazmin Higgins, a Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer and she is joined by Gym client Mary. It can be challenging to talk about money with your family, so today, they talk about how to start a conversation with your parents. After being a member of The Financial Gym for a while, Mary gifted her parents a membership,...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Kylie and Jazmin are talking about blending finances with a partner. This topic is very common among Financial Gym clients. From couples reimagining the way they manage their finances to helping folks navigate combining them for the first time, our Trainers see it all. Today Jazmin and Ky...

When it comes to saving for your child's future, there are a number of options available. On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gy m, our Certified Financial Trainers, Joy Liu and Mike Poulin, are discussing the different types of investment accounts you can use to save for your children's future, considerations for each, and how to choose which is the best for you!  Lin...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Bevin Morgan, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer and she is joined by one of her clients, Maggie May. Today, they discuss a unique form of philanthropy: giving circles. Giving circles aim to make philanthropy accessible for people of all budgets! They are groups of like-minded people who pool together their time, e...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer Genar Mendez. He is joined by Financial Gym client Sam Block who is recording from her tiny house in the Colorado mountains. Sam works as a Branding & Mindset Coach and today Genar asks her about some of the biggest challenges she sees her clients face and tips for working through...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , Jazmin Higgins, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer is joined by Rachel Adaline. Rachel joined The Financial Gym in May of 2022 as the Human Resource Manager and this is her first appearance on the podcast! She's here to chat with Jazmin about Employer Benefits. There are different benefits that may be offered by your employer...

In America, health insurance is one of the most complicated systems to navigate. With The Great Resignation, more people than ever are looking for alternative options to traditional health insurance. Some folks are in between jobs or are taking the leap to try something on their own for the first time. Indipop is a healthshare platform aiming to fill the gaps for folks who might not be the best ca...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Genar Mendez, a Certified Level 2 Financial Trainer, and he is joined by Gym client Christian Prince. Christian is a digital nomad, who has worked in tech recruitment for over seven years. In 2021, he decided to pursue his dreams of playing professional basketball and living overseas. He just finished playing his fir...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym, our host is Danielle Thomas, Level 2 Certified Financial Trainer at The Financial Gym. She is joined by Lindsay Clark from Savi. Lindsay is a fierce champion for the student loan borrower - having accumulated enormous student debt over the course of her undergraduate and graduate studies at Yale and Columbia, respectively. Havin...

Investing is one of the most common goals clients have at The Financial Gym and is a popular topic in financial media, especially as of late. There have been more questions than ever about investing, so on this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Jazmin and Sydney sit down today to talk about it. They discuss the order of operatio...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , two of our Certified Financial Trainers, Victoria and Yenny discuss familial expectations around financial support and how to plan for it in your budget! Depending on your family dynamic, this may apply to you in different ways. We love our families and want to help them as much as we can, which is why it is important to fold i...

On this episode of Financially Naked: Stories from The Financial Gym , our host is Joy Liu, Head of Trainer Academy. Joining her today are two new team members of The Financial Gym, Erika Moromisato and Juan Valeriano. Erika and Juan are both Level 2 Certified Financial Trainers and Joy is interviewing them today so we can hear their stories and get to know them better.  Podcast Notes Joy starts b...