Money You Should Ask

How do emotions play a role in your career path? In this episode, Bob engages with Artist, Maggie Davis. She shares her perspective on being an artist as well as the real barriers women face in the arts. She shares valuable information on trusting and following your passion. As a 5 year old, Maggie began to draw and that never stopped. After investing time, money and belief in herself, her artistr...

Money You Should Ask has hit its 100th episode. Host, Bob Wheeler invites our first ever guest and fellow comedian Vicki Barbolak back to the hot seat as Bob and Vicki chat about the whirlwind changes in her life after appearing on AGT in 2018 and our first episode of MYSA. Vicki was a voted fan favorite and was a top 10 finalist on Season 13 of NBC's America's Got Talent. Since then, Vicki has em...

Scott Henderson, Accredited Financial Counselor, educator, blogger and money mentor joins Bob to chat about his life journey in attaining #FinancialIndependence through financial literacy and simplifying finances and money. At an early age of 8, Scott's childhood was turned upside down. From the outside looking in, Scott's family had it all, a luxurious home and a lavish life. But it was a superfi...

Elliott Lester is an award-winning commercial, film, television and music video director and producer. He began his career as a music video and commercial director in the UK. After numerous life adventures, Elliott finally settled on calling Los Angeles home. Some of Elliott's film credits include: Love Is The Drug, Blitz, Nightingale, Containment & Aftermath. Elliott's father's motto was "go out...

In this episode, Bob chats to financial mentor, blogger, podcast host, and author, Chris Mamula. Chris, set to follow the traditional path of work, save, retire and play, realized waiting to retire at 65 was not appealing. Chris questioned his assumptions of life and educated himself on investing, saving and tax planning, and with a little motivation and persistence, he found financial independenc...

House hacker, real estate investor, entrepreneur, financial mentor and podcast creator, Andrew Kerr chats to Bob about the misconception that having a college degree equals success in career, life, and money. Sure, it may give parents bragging rights, but can you have a prosperous life without going to college? Ask Andrew. After spending six and half years working in banking, Andrew moved into the...

On this weeks episode, Susan Liverpool shares with Bob some of her financial journey as a single mother, registered nurse, poet, author and a creative force. She pulls back the curtain on her childhood on Chicago's Southside. She opens up about the painful realization that as a black child, attempting to have a voice might get you killed, affirmed by the assassination of Martin Luther King. She ta...

On this episode, Bob chats to school teacher and financial blogger, Jamie Griffin. After realizing the $100,000 of combined student loan debt with his wife, created too much stress in their life, and knowing that teaching careers would not make them instant millionaires, Jamie started his first budget to achieve their dream of starting a family. They learned how to budget, made some lifestyle chan...

Leisa Peterson, CFP® is a coach, educator, podcast host and founder of WealthClinic and author of the new book "The Mindful Millionaire." Leisa helps people elevate their financial consciousness by realizing their true potential in creating financial security for themselves. Leisa spent 25 years working in personal finance and real estate development, doing "the right thing" while separately engag...

Bob Wheeler & holistic practitioners Laura Matsue & Bernhard Guenther discuss the energy of money and how spirituality and money are interconnected. Laura & Bernhard share their perspective that money is fuel, allowing them to be of service without being drained, financially, or emotionally. They reveal that their journey to a healthy relationship with money was not immediate and not initially on...

David Bennallack joins Bob for a conversation about financial life lessons. David is an Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and news director. David is a two-time recipient of the National Edward R. Murrow award for news reporting. In his 40 year career in local journalism, he has also been honored by the Associated Press in Texas, Ohio, Georgia, Arizona, and New Mexico; as well as the Texas Head...

Writer, playwright, screenwriter, and founder of the financial blog, Literally Broke, Scarlett McCarthy, chats to Bob about how she now consciously manages her money as a creative artist. In 2019 Scarlett paid off 15k in debt on a 35k salary and became passionate about sharing her financial lessons along the way. And it all started with a simple spreadsheet listing out her debt when she realized t...

In this episode, Bob chats with entrepreneur, Toni Patillo. She is a real estate broker, a motivational speaker, educator, blogger, radio host, positivity influencer, and an all-round mover and shaker. Toni began her career in production, working for Dick Clark Productions and Motown Records. She advanced into negotiating intellectual property and later in life shifted her attention to negotiating...

Every generation gets to anguish over money matters. No matter the age, we all have money questions or money challenges. Millennials are no exception. "What to spend it on?, What is saving? and "How do I avoid student loan debt?" are just a few of the topics we explore on this episode. For the older generation, driving a nice car might seem important but for a millennial, just having a car takes t...

This week on Money You Should Ask, Make-S**t-Happener, Sophie Triollet joins Bob to talk about the pros & cons of being an independent contractor. We examine having the freedom to choose the work you want, how much you want to work and how much you have to hustle. And trusting that new gigs will continue to come forth. Sophie Triollet is a digital media consultant, intuitive energy reader, Reiki T...

On this episode of MYSA, G.K. Hunter talks about the importance of healing bloodlines and beliefs around inheriting money. Do people owe you an inheritance? Is inheriting money part of your financial plan? Would you prefer a healthy relationship with your parents or a big cash payout? Bob and G.K. Hunter explore family history and the financial beliefs that come with it. G.K. Hunter is a healer, s...

In this episode, actor, voice-over artist, entrepreneur & Life Source Water account manager, Roger Rignack swings by the studio to chat with Bob. Roger delves deep into what it takes to juggle family, business, and manage expectations in life, all the while pursuing a creative career, and doing what he loves, even when there's not a sizable monetary payoff. Roger has an extensive list of film, tel...

Bob invites licensed psychotherapist, author, international speaker and women's health consultant, Dr. Gretchen Kubacky, as a guest on this week's episode. Dr. Gretchen has over 25 years of experience as a healer, using an integrative approach of the mind and body. She has also written two books; Moving Through Grief and The PCOS Mood Cure. Dr. Gretchen gets very real and honest in sharing her own...

In this episode, Bob has the pleasure of talking with Social Entrepreneur, Nadya Okamoto. Nadya is the Founder and Executive Director of Period ( period.org ), an organization fighting to end period poverty. Nadya also ran for public office, becoming the youngest Asian American to run in US history. Nadya published her debut book, Period Power: A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement and was recent...

Joe DiSanto built a multi-million dollar post production company, produced critically-acclaimed films and an Emmy-winning TV show, invested millions in real estate and semi-retired by age 43. Now he's sharing his know-how via Play Louder, blog and website resource that helps individuals & business owners increase their net worth and plan better for their future. Join Bob and Joe in a conversation...

Loren Johnson, an ambassador for spiritual, mental and physical health and well-being, chats with Bob about how the singular pursuit of obtaining wealth and money can lead to an unhealthy balance in life. Loren shares his experiences about how making some simple shifts can restore a healthy balance back into your life whilst still maintaining your goals. How does wealth and money dictate your life...

Entrepreneur, dog rescuer, dog walker, basically all things dogs, Kelsey Keil joins Bob for a conversation about money and life. Kelsey and Bob discuss the cost of dining out versus eating in and the challenges faced when dining out with a group of friends and splitting the bill. Do you split the bill evenly or pay just your share? Synergy Dogs LA, is a dog care business & non-profit rescue organi...

The legendary Robert Gossett joins Bob Wheeler for a hilarious episode on conversations around cash. Robert Gossett is a television, film and theater actor. He has a long list of credits to his name, but you may have seen him in the TNT crime drama, The Closer and on its successor series Major Crimes, as Commander Russell Taylor. Robert talks with Bob about how his childhood memories, experiences...

On this episode of MYSA, the frugal and funny Brian Holtzman stops by to lament about days gone by. Bob and Brian discuss the lack of basic financial knowledge today, the disappearance of layaway, holding on to material things and the lucrative business model of storage units. Brian Holtzman, is a stand-up comic, actor and podcast host. Some of Brian's credits include, My Wife and Kids, Regardless...

Our Atlanta antics continue as mentor, Dr. Rubina F. Malik joins Bob Wheeler in a hearty conversation about women in leadership, financial awareness and the importance of empowering yourself and others around you. Are you ready to reign over your financial obstacles? Dr. Malik is a strategic advisor and a thought leader skilled in empowering individuals and organizations in developing, retaining,...