So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

We explore money, happiness, work, and meaning with Paul Ollinger, comedian, speaker, and host of Crazy Money. We catch up from his previous appearance on So Money to talk about his life post-Facebook, what happens when you fall into a lot of money, and navigating the uncertainty in the entertainment world. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registrati...

We're separating fact from fiction and learning the science and savings to healthy skin. What does our skin need to thrive, and can all skin types have the same care routine? Guest Dr. Mireille "Mimi" Vega is a respected chemist, public speaker, and pioneering figure in skin microbiome studies. She is on a mission to share the truth about healthy skin and simplified routines. Drawing from 30 years...

This week: Are there any fears parents may want to relay to their kids? When is it wise to cash out underperforming stocks? How to choose between two job offers? Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletter Order her new book, A Healthy State of Panic Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

We can all agree that every person has the right to be rich and claim wealth. But why do some of us struggle to believe we're worthy of more? Karen Berzanski is a Transformational Money Mindset expert and Certified Pro EFT™ Tapping Coach. She is the founder of TheLuckySoul.com , where she’s helped hundreds of women unapologetically make more money and virtually eliminate financial stress. Her sign...

Feel like you're a financial late-bloomer? Guest Anisha Ramakrishna, 39, says she's just starting to take more control of her income and investments. Anisha is the star of the Bravo show, Family Karma , and host of the Dear Media podcast, Currently Cringing . She talks about her career pivots, practicing entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry, and financial lessons learned as an immigrant....

On this week's Ask Farnoosh: Advice on managing investments during this turbulent time, the single thing we can do to make the most impact on our finances and is it worth it to hire a financial planner.   Visit  AHealthyStateofPanic.com  for all the latest on Farnoosh's new book, and order your copy today. Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletter for the latest updates and financial insights. Learn more...

Guest Liz Moody is a veteran wellness journalist, lifestyle blogger and author of the hit podcast The Liz Moody Show. Her forthcoming book is 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success ’ arriving on October 17. On this episode, Liz shares her definition of wellness, her financial habits that contribute to health and wellness, and her science...

Queen Latifah made her first big splash onto the music scene at age 19, releasing her hit rap single “Ladies, First.” For the next three decades, the Newark, New Jersey native would build a multi-faceted and dynamic career as a musician, actress, producer and philanthropist, blazing a trail for other Black female artists.  I recently sat down with Queen during her press tour for  The Queen Collect...

This week -- your student loan questions resurface as federal payment resume. Farnoosh shares an emotional moment this week, reflecting on her childhood. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for all the latest on her new book and order your copy today. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Farnoosh shares stories from her new book, A Healthy State of Panic , including excerpts on the chapters about the fears of loneliness and money. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com to learn more about the book and upcoming events. Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With one day until the official release of her book, A Healthy State of Panic, Farnoosh reads from her book. To pre-order and get access to her bonuses (last day!) go to AHealthyStateofPanic.com. To order the audiobook, head to Audible , Amazon or Libro. FM . Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

This week's questions: How to fill the 401(k) contribution gap in between jobs? Pay off a 0% credit card balance or student loans first? And what are one's spousal rights in marriage? If you're a victim of domestic abuse or financial abuse in your marriage, here are some resources: The All State Foundation The National Domestic Violence Hotline Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and grab BIG bonus...

Is there a cultural moment from your past that looks different in retrospect? Maybe it’s a scandalous tabloid story seared into your teenage brain or a political punchline that just feels wrong now. Guest Susie Banikarim is an Emmy-winning journalist and co-host of the new podcast In Retrospect where she and New York Times editor Jessica Bennett revisit a pop culture moment from the 80s and 90s th...

This is a very special SO MONEY episode taped earlier this summer in front of a live audience at the Midnight Theatre in Manhattan. Our star guest Michelle Buteau is a comedian, author and star of Survival of the Thickest on Netflix . During our conversation, we peel back the layers of Michelle's storied life, sharing insights, anecdotes, and so much laughter. Michelle is not only a master of humo...

Farnoosh offers a glimpse into the framework she teaches in A Healthy State of Panic. Plus: How does Farnoosh define “success?” How does decide which projects are worth her time, resources, and energy? Listeners also have questions about their options when a prospective employer makes a low initial offer, the pros and cons to filing taxes jointly with your spouse and what to do with a $25k inherit...

Today’s episode is a deep dive into perfectionism, comparison culture, and the struggles women face when measuring their progress against others. Guest Monica Packer is a normal mom and recovering perfectionist who uncovered the truest model to lasting growth: its progress made practical. As a podcaster and coach, she guides women to find sustainable growth by adopting progress over perfection. Mo...

Employers are increasingly using AI to filter job applications. How can job seekers leverage this technology to increase their chances of landing an interview? Our guest is Laura Michelle Davis, an editor at CNET, where she specializes in personal finance content and also writes about technology, culture, and labor. Her recent piece addresses how AI is changing the game for job seekers and how app...

This week, Farnoosh answers audience questions about the best ways to afford a car and how to afford quitting your job. Check out her column in Oprah about what to do *before* quitting your job. Pre-order Farnoosh's new book A Healthy State of Panic. Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletter . Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted...

Are you a wounded achiever? Transformational career coach Brooke Taylor shares her personal conflict with her "success wounds" and how to spot the different types of wounded achiever in yourself, how each manifests in your life and impact your career and money choices.  More about Brooke: She is a global speaker and transformational career coach supporting female leaders at companies like Goldman...

Divya Gugnani is the CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, one of the most beloved beauty brands. Listen to learn why Divya is an accidental entrepreneur, how she's become comfortable taking risks, and the power of staying curious. Learn more about Wander Beauty and Divya's new fragrance line Five Sens. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for pre-order bonuses, Farnoosh's book tour tickets, and more. Re...

This week, we answer audience questions through the lens of financial fear, why it's healthy and how it can guide us to better choices. Special guest Georgia Lee Hussey, co-founder of Modernist Financial, joins to weigh in and help listeners. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for pre-order bonuses, book tour tickets and more. Come celebrate Farnoosh's book launch in New York . Learn more about Farnoo...

Guest April Lokar is the Founder of Semi-Conventional , where she helps entrepreneurs amplify their expertise with scalable offers. In her corporate career, she developed her semi-conventional style, finding her own unique way to live life and get things done. Her passion is seeing clients’ light bulb moments as they become clear and confident in the next step for their business. We discuss taking...

To understand what’s behind existing wealth and opportunity gaps, history is sometimes our greatest teacher. But chances are when we think of the crack era, our minds go to how it was depicted in the media or political campaigns and policing in the 1980s and 1990s. Do we really know the individuals who suffered and what happened to them? And while people suffered, who profited? How do the failures...

Katie Couric has a big financial question for Farnoosh, plus 401k conundrums from the audience. And Farnoosh finally sees the Barbie movie - what does she think? (This episode aired originally on August 11) Check out Farnoosh’s full op-ed piece on Katie’s website . Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan. Learn more about Farnoosh's...

We go behind the scenes with an in-house corporate recruiter Farah Sharghi. She is the Director of Recruiting and Human Resources at Dil Mil, a South Asian dating app based in San Francisco. She has worked as a technical recruiter at a variety of companies, including Google, Lyft, Uber, TikTok, and The New York Times and she has fast-growing social media platform where she shares her best job hunt...