Inspired Money

Aloha Inspired Money Makers! In Episode 5 of the Inspired Money Podcast's live stream series , "The Generosity Effect: The Ripple of Inspired Giving," hosted by Andy Wang and produced by Bradley Jon Eaglefeather , a panel of nonprofit and neuroscience experts— Maggie Doyne, James Siegal, and Dr Paul J. Zak—come together to discuss the generosity effect and what it means to give of yourself!  Overv...

Insights from The Art and Science of Wine Tasting with Niccolò Baldelli-Boni, Josh McCallen and Jin Ahn. In Episode 3 of the Inspired Money Podcast's live stream series, "The Taste of Success," hosted by Andy Wang and produced by Bradley Jon Eaglefeather, a distinguished panel—Niccolò Baldelli-Boni, Josh McCallen, and Jin Ahn—shared their wisdom on the art and science of wine tasting. The segment,...

Livestream 2: Welcome to Episode 2 of the Inspired Money live-stream podcast series, "The Art of Giving Back." This episode delves into the multifaceted world of philanthropy, exploring its philosophical foundations, innovative models, community engagement, ethical considerations, and the role of technology in shaping its future. Segment 1: The Philosophy of Philanthropy In this segment, we explor...

Livestream 1: Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Inspired Money live-stream podcast series, "Financial Freedom Unleashed." This episode is a comprehensive guide to achieving financial independence and early retirement. We delve into the principles of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early), investment strategies, mindful spending, and the psychological aspects of financial freedom. Segmen...

Get ready to embark on a transformational journey alongside host Andy W and our esteemed guest panelists, Joe Saul-Sehy and Chris W. This is not just another live stream; it's a groundbreaking series where you'll learn, grow, and be inspired to achieve financial greatness. 📅 Mark your calendar for our grand debut: August 16, 2023, at 6 PM ET! After an awe-inspiring 273 episodes of reflection, it'...

Episode 273: Welcome to the Inspired Money podcast! In this enlightening episode, we explore the captivating world of personal finance, investing, and the future with the renowned financial expert and bestselling author, Ric Edelman. Guest Biography Ric Edelman is the Founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP) and a leading voice in the financial planning and investme...

Episode 272: Successful business owner Matt Shoup talks about how he took $100 and built a multi-million dollar painting company from scratch. Guest Biography In March of 2005, Matt was laid off from a corporate banking job that he absolutely hated. Matt quickly founded M & E Painting with the last $100 he had to his name, all while being close to $200,000 in personal debt. M & E Painting grew qui...

Episode 271: Marcus Garrett, author of DEBT Free or Die Trying, talks about how to make a plan and set up a system to pay off debt. Guest Biography After surviving the mean streets of the inner suburbs in the Great State of Texas, Mr. Garrett obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and work experience as a Certified Internal Auditor, Financial and Data Analyst. As a Senior Millennia...

Episode 270: Asha Saxena, Founder and CEO of Women Leaders in Data and AI, discusses how businesses of all sizes can use AI to grow exponentially. Guest Biography Asha Saxena is the Founder and CEO of Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA), a mastermind group helping women in technology succeed both personally and professionally. She is also a professor at Columbia University in NYC, teaching healthc...

Photo journalist, Christy Bowe talks about the business of taking photos of US Presidents, world leaders, and celebrities. Guest Biography Christy Bowe is one of the few women still photographers who has covered five consecutive administrations at The White House, photographing eight presidential inaugurations, the confirmation hearings of eight US Supreme Court Justices and two presidential impea...

Episode 268: Investor Mike Taylor shares common characteristics of great hedge fund portfolio managers, how he invests, and current risks in the stock market. Guest Biography Mike Taylor is the Lead Portfolio Manager of the Simplify Health Care ETF (PINK), the first 100% pro bono ETF focused on the health care sector. Net profits are donated for the benefit of the Susan G. Komen foundation on an a...

Episode 267: Author of "Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy," Danny Olmes redefines what it means to be extraordinary and why being great should be a reflex. Guest Biography Daniel Stuart Olmes is a husband, father of twins, entrepreneur, and aerospace and defense executive residing outside of Washington, D.C. in the Northern Virginia suburbs. He is currently the president and chief operating officer of a...

Episode 266: Justin Levy, Executive Director at non-profit Conscious Alliance, talks about his cerebral palsy, working with at risk kids, and leading a movement that has served over 10 million meals to kids and families in need. Guest Biography Justin Levy has served as Executive Director of Conscious Alliance since 2012. His focus on expanding the organization's distribution capabilities resulted...

Episode 265: Kumiko Love, "The Budget Mom," shares how she took back control of her financial life by creating a budget and paying off $77,000 in debt in less than a year. Guest Biography Kumiko Love empowers women everywhere to regain control of their financial lives. An Accredited Financial Counselor with over nine years of experience in the finance industry, she founded The Budget Mom, a commun...

Episode 264: Serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist Rob Frasca talks about early-stage investing in megatrends from the Internet to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. Guest Biography Rob Frasca is a serial entrepreneur, investor, visionary online pioneer and frequent speaker on blockchain and cryptocurrencies. A pioneer and product visionary, Rob founded and brought 3 venture-backed startups, to...

Episode 263: First gen Latina and Googler, Stephanie Nuesi talk about landing her dream job, helping others land jobs, and the power of creating content on LinkedIn. Guest Biography Stephanie Nuesi is the CEO and Founder of Max Up, a career coaching firm whose mission is to maximize the potential of the future leaders of the nation. She has interned in various top accounting firms, tech companies...

Episode 262: Founder of StitchCrew and VEST Her Ventures, Erika Lucas talks about how entrepreneurship can close wealth gaps in America and a trillion dollar investment opportunity. Guest Biography In collaboration with NBA team the Oklahoma City Thunder she established an accelerator program to support entrepreneurs in the middle of the country. Erika also founded VEST, a curated network of C-sui...

Episode 261: Award-winning Hawaiian slack key guitarist Makana talks about the business of music, multiple income streams, and how to be wealthy. Guest Biography Makana is a singer, composer, cultural educator, and master of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar. His music combines deep tradition with unbridled innovation to breathe fresh intensity into the timeless sounds of Hawaiʻi. The New York Times calls...

Episode 260: Successful business owner and creator of the Mastermind Playbook, Aaron Walker shares why retiring at age 27 was not fulfilling and how to live a life of significance. Guest Biography For over 45 years, Aaron, has been a small business owner, committed husband, devoted father, and community leader. He got his first taste of real accountability in a business Mastermind group where he d...

Episode 259: Retired NFL offensive tackle turned co-owner of a private equity group shares money stories of professional athletes, tax benefits of certain investment vehicles, and why you should build a team of personal advisors. Guest Biography Jonathan Scott is a former offensive tackle who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills, and was a fifth-round draft for the Detroit Lions. H...

Episode 258: Jason Portnoy, first Chief Financial Officer of Palantir Technologies and venture capitalist, talks about his book Silicon Vally Porn Star, redemption, and his evolving definition of success. Guest Biography Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Jason Portnoy began his career at PayPal, working closely with technology icons like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Reid Hof...

Episode 257: Vitaliy Katsenelson, CEO at Investment Management Associates, shares his approach to value investing, writing, and Stoic philosophy. Guest Biography Vitaliy Katsenelson was born in Murmansk, Russia, and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1991. After joining Denver-based value investment firm IMA in 1997, Vitaliy became Chief Investment Officer in 2007, and CEO in 2012....

Episode 256: Singer songwriter H. Jack Williams talks about starting from humble beginnings, chasing his dream, and working with Academy Award winner Kevin Costner. Guest Biography You'd be hard-pressed to find a life, a career, or a body of work quite like that of singer/songwriter/performer/composer H. Jack Williams. Jack himself credits equal parts luck, talent, and tenacity. "My whole life, I'...

Episode 255: Rob Nestor, CEO of Qraft Technologies USA, talks about how artificial intelligence can revolutionize asset management by improving performance, mitigating risk, and lowering fees. Guest Biography Robert Nestor is U.S. CEO of Qraft Technologies. Nestor has over 30 years in the financial services industry. Most recently, he was President of Direxion ETFs, and prior head of Factor ETFs a...

Episode 254: Former accountant turned fashion designer, Mugzy McFly talks about building a streetwear brand from scratch and following his passion as a creative entrepreneur. Guest Biography Mugzy is the Founder of Signed By McFly, a streetwear label catching the eye of professional athletes, musicians, and celebrities worldwide. Born and raised in the fashion capital of the world, New York City,...