Inspired Money

Episode 253: Full-time influencer Gigi Robinson talks about building a brand including money tips for influencers, how to land bigger brand deals, and strategies for getting paid what you're worth. Guest Biography Gigi Robinson is known for many things. From being a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search, to her advocacy in the chronic illness and body positivity spheres, all the way to NF...

Episode 252: Entrepreneur Jay Schweid talks tennis, building an AI and blockchain-enabled platform to produce independent film projects, and the power of philanthropy. Guest Biography As an inspiring pro tennis player, he founded JCS, a bespoke racket customizing and stringing service for top players from around the world. This led to the Concierge Service for athletes, celebrities, and HNWI, whic...

Episode 251: Award-winning producer Michael Cerenzie talks about filmmaking, money, and how Stratagem Studios is creating jobs in his native Canada. Guest Biography Michael Cerenzie is a proud Canadian and Founder, Chairman and CEO of The Stratagem Group. He guides the diverse portfolio of creative companies to enable transformative change in society, and to ensure Canadian talent and institutions...

Episode 250 : Dr. John Demartini returns to discuss turning a crisis into an opportunity, good investing principles, and his views on cryptocurrency. Guest Biography Dr. John Demartini spent much of his childhood being told by his teachers, and even his parents, that he'd never amount to anything. After being constrained to arm and leg braces until he was four years old and living out his teenage...

Episode 249: Robert Breedlove, host of The "What Is Money?" Show, talks about his former life as an accountant and why he believes Bitcoin will change the world. Guest Biography Asking yourself that all-important question "What is Money?" is the rabbit which will lead you down the proverbial rabbit hole of new inquiries, perspectives on socioeconomic reality, and worldview-shattering revelations....

Episode 248: Financial independence expert and hospice doctor, Jordon Grumet shares advice about building wealth and living a regret-free life. Guest Biography Jordan Grumet was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1973. His interest in becoming a doctor was ignited when his father, an oncologist, died unexpectedly in the prime of life. This profound loss not only inspired him to practice medicine, it ha...

Episode 247: Beate Chelette talks about the importance of a healthy money mindset that helped her go from $138,000 in debt to a millionnaire. Guest Biography Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect and Founder of The Women's Code and provides visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints and growth maps that provide clear steps to improve business systems, strengthen leadership skills...

Episode 246: Alexis Castorina, Head of Consumer Education at Zelle®, shares tips for Zelle electronic payments and keeping yourself safe from online scams. Guest Biography Alexis Castorina is Head of Consumer Education, for Early Warning, the operator of Zelle®. In this role she leads the company's support of financial education to help people invest in their financial futures and bank safely in t...

Episode 245: Communication Coach and YouTuber, Brenden Kumarasamy talks about how to become a world-class communicator. Guest Biography Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk, he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk, with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for every...

Episode 244: Fitness influencer Katie Kasten-Wasilisin talks about monetizing online businesses, social media followers, and building a community to treat chronic pain through correct body movement. Guest Biography Athletic from a young age, Katie always kept her body moving, participating in sports such as roller hockey, basketball, and even figure skating briefly. The need to move was vital to h...

Episode 243: Award-winning personal finance blogger and author, Alyssa Davies talks about financial independence, mental health, and tracking your emotions for smarter spending. Guest Biography ALYSSA DAVIES is a content manager for Zolo and a published author living in Calgary, Alberta. She is the founder of the two-time award-winning Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the Year, Mixed Up Money. As...

Episode 242: Renowned master hula teacher, cultural leader, and Hawaiian activist, Vicky Holt Takmine talks about perpetuating Hawaiian arts, hula as resistance, and non-profit fundraising.   Guest Biography Vicky Holt Takamine is a renowned kumu hula (master teacher of Hawaiian dance). She is recognized as a native Hawaiian leader for role as an advocate for social justice issues, the protection...

Episode 241: American philanthropist Maggie Doyne talks about the benefit of a gap year, finding purpose, and educating children in Nepal to create a better future. Guest Biography Maggie is originally from New Jersey and has dedicated the last 13+ years of her life to educating children and empowering women. Maggie created the BlinkNow Foundation to sustain, grow, and support Kopila Valley Childr...

Episode 240: Dancer and singer, Etty Lau Farrell, talks about being an artist, feeling like an outcast, and recovering from dark financial days. Guest Biography Etty Lau Farrell, vocalist for the band Satellite Party and lead singer-dancer for Kind Heaven Orchestra has made her first debut as a solo artist with the single 'He's A Rebel'– available today on all digital streaming platforms. Produced...

Episode 239: Hi Inspired Money Maker! Due to work and personal events this week, I'm publishing a short solo episode for Mental Health Awareness Month. Please let me know what you think. Next week, the usual interview format returns. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/239  

Episode 238:   Author and personal finance expert Bobbi Rebell, CFP® talks about helicopter parenting and tips for teaching your kids important money lessons. Guest Biography Bobbi Rebell, CFP® is the author of Launching Financial Grownups: Live Your Richest Life by Helping Your (Almost) Adult Kids Become Everyday Money Smart. She is a speaker, conference host, and moderator, and works as a spokes...

Episode 237:  Computer Programmer turned Songwriter, Dave Combs talks about creating and selling his music full-time. Guest Biography A native of Erwin, Tennessee, Dave grew up in a family that enjoyed making music. Both of his parents and his grandmother Combs played the piano, which began his musical journey that included being a church choir director and pianist. After college, Dave move to Win...

Episode 236: DeFi fund manager, Victor Lee discusses digital currencies, crypto entrepreneurship, and the benefits of decentralized finance. Guest Biography Successful tech entrepreneur, digital 1st native, obsessed with web3, DeFi, and NFT, Victor Lee's vision is to make the world better by democratizing the world of finance and asset ownership. He is Co-Founder of DAOventures.co, a state-of-the-...

Episode 235: Michael Cruz, Head of Content at Summer Friday, talks about what brands and consumers need to know about Web 3.0 and the metaverse. Guest Biography From strategy to execution, Michael is committed to delivering successful content for brands across all industries. He began his career in college as a director-editor, freelancing for the World Series of Poker and AOL Time Warner. After g...

Episode 234: Former stockbroker turned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym owner talks about investing and leaving a six-figure corporate job to pursue his passion. Guest Biography Paul Halme is a best-selling author, international speaker, advisor, and BJJ World Champion. He built one of the most successful martial arts gyms in the US and has created high six-figure offline businesses for his clients. His co...

Episode 233: Motley Fool writer and author of the book "Why Does The Stock Market Go Up" shares his passion and approach for stock picking and long-term wealth creation.  Guest Biography Brian Feroldi is a financial educator, YouTuber, and author. He has been intensely interested in money, personal finance, and investing ever since he graduated from college. Brian started investing in 2004. In the...

Episode 232: Global media executive, Sophie Watts talks about financing film projects, managing risk, and guiding A-list celebrities into the metaverse. Guest Biography Sophie is a global media executive with a focus on venture creation for A-list stars, including "Mike Tyson's Legends Only League," the sports enterprise which, in November 2020, staged the Tyson-Jones fight, the 8th most profitabl...

Episode 231: Mike Damazo discusses Web3 and trading NFTs for profit. Guest Biography Mike Damazo is a personal finance video creator focused on NFTs, DeFi and all things Web3. He is incredibly passionate about education in the blockchain space and cryptocurrency in general. He also is an original holder of Bored Ape Yacht Club #916 and other NFT collections. In this episode, you'll learn: Things t...

Episode 230: Travis Rosbach, the founder of Hydroflask and Tumalo Group, talks about the adventures, triumphs, and tribulations of entrepreneurship. Guest Biography Capt. Rosbach has spent the last three decades enhancing his entrepreneurial skills. Throughout the years, Mr. Rosbach has been proud to invent and found Hydro Flask®, work as a business broker, fly as an Airline Pilot, is an active Pr...

Episode 229: Professional podcast editor Steve Stewart talks about turning a side hustle into a full-time job, cutting up his credit cards, and happily living with no credit score. Guest Biography Steve Stewart launched his own podcast in 2010 to help market the financial coaching business he was growing but gave it all up in 2015 when a couple of personal finance bloggers wanted help producing th...