The Sugar Daddy Podcast

Send us Fan Mail “Queenmaker,” Denise Conroy is one of the 2% of women globally who have made it to the CEO role. She was the youngest Chief Marketing Officer in television history at The Outdoor Channel and her industry-renowned gift for strategy and trendspotting landed her the CMO role at HGTV. Denise’s groundbreaking strategy took the network from #17 to #4 in the ratings in only 18 months, ge...

Send us Fan Mail Social media will have you believing everyone is a millionaire, living their best debt free life, when the reality is most Americans have debt. In this episode, Jessica and Brandon dive into the “good debt/bad debt” nuances and give you practical ways to reduce and repay your debts. Whether you are working to pay off your student loans, medical bills, credit cards or your mortgage...

Send us Fan Mail Steven Stack's journey to financial freedom began at the tender age of four, when he earned his first "paycheck" sweeping floors for his father's business. Later, his hustling mindset during his years at Clemson, coupled with the life lessons learned from his first (bad) real estate investment, all shaped his approach to wealth management, and ultimately led hi...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in as Jessica and Brandon sit down with  former NFL athlete and Super Bowl winner, André Brown.  Andre’s story is much more than touchdowns and trophies. From childhood dreams, to NFL reality, Andre details how he navigated the influx of money joining the NFL, bad investment, the missteps of a trusted financial advisor and the good advice he got along the the way.  Balancing...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrate with with Jessica and Brandon as they mark a milestone - their FIRST YEAR of podcasting is in the books!  With a year of financial insights and gripping discussions under their belt, they’re eager to share a recap of their journey and the road ahead. Tune in as they answer listener questions ranging from rental property considerations to starting later in life for retire...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jasmine Paul, the woman who not only tackled her own $40K in student loan debt, but also became a financial mastermind managing over $3.2 billion in assets. Her personal journey from first-generation American to award-winning children’s book author and certified financial educator is nothing short of inspiring. As you listen, you'll uncover how she transformed her life t...

Send us Fan Mail Destiny’s Child said it best: “Always 50/50 in relationships” or nah? Tune in as Jessica and Brandon discuss the recent trend on TikTok where couples are splitting bills 50/50, even when their salaries are not equal. They also dive into the recent news about Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, who still split their bills equally, and the new trend of being a "kept girlfriend.” H...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is in loving memory of Reverend Sharonda Coleman-Singleton. Content Warning: This episode makes reference to the Charleston, SC shooting in 2015. In this very special episode, Jessica and Brandon sit down with Chris Singleton, whose mother was murdered in a racially motivated mass shooting in Charleston, SC on June 17, 2015. They discuss  tragedy, loss, grief, recover...

Send us Fan Mail Tune in as Jessica and Brandon interview Mandi Woodruff-Santos aka Mandi Money, who is a globally recognized career expert, founder of the MandiMoney Makers™️ , and co-host of the 3-time WEBBY award winning podcast, Brown Ambition. Through her online career coaching community, she is on a mission to help women of color achieve their wildest financial and career ambitions.  If you’...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what influencers actually make and how they built their online presence into a lucrative business? In this episode, Jessica and Brandon unpack the ins and outs of becoming and being an influencer with Lulu, who has built an online community of more than 200K people across her social media channels focused on celebrating curly hair. Although she works full ti...

Send us Fan Mail “Your network is how you get work.” If you have felt stuck in your career and are ready to make a change into a brand new field, then this episode is for you. Jessica and Brandon sit down with Jessica Mitsch Homes, Co-Founder and CEO of Momentum, the coding school where meaningful technology careers happen. They discuss everything from pivoting and starting over, what traits make...

Send us Fan Mail Nearly 65% of Americans have credit card debt, with the average balance being more than $5,500. Credit cards can offer many benefits such as convenience, rewards, and building credit, but it's important to use them responsibly and be aware of the potential drawbacks. In this episode, Brandon and Jessica discuss the pros and cons of using a credit card. They’ll dig into the ba...

Send us Fan Mail Do you really need a cover letter? How far back should you go on your resume? Do recruiters expect you to negotiate your salary and benefits? If you’ve asked yourself these questions (and more), then this episode is for you. Tune in as Brandon and Jessica sit down with Tanisia Charles, a Recruiting Manager at a global law firm, to hear her POV on landing the job of your dreams and...

Send us Fan Mail The gender pay gap is a calculation that reflects the fact that, on average, women are paid less than men. In 2020, that was 83 cents to every dollar. Women of Color, per usual, get an even smaller piece of the pie. Black women were paid 64%, and Hispanic women (of any race) were paid 57% of what white non-Hispanic men were paid (according to a study conducted by the Women’s Burea...

Send us Fan Mail “Imagine a community of great possibilities and prosperity built by Black people for Black people. Places to work. Places to live. Places to learn and shop and play. Places to worship. Now imagine it being ravaged by flames. Greenwood was so promising, so vibrant that it became home to what was known as America’s Black Wall Street . But what took years to build was erased in less...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Black History Month!  The wealth gap between Black and white Americans has been persistent and extreme. The accumulated effects of four centuries of institutional and systemic racism bears major responsibility for disparities in income, health, education, and opportunity which sadly continue to present day. Employment, housing (hello redlining), and educational discriminatio...

Send us Fan Mail Jessica and Brandon are kicking off 2023 and season two with a conversation with David Cain. David is in the top 1% of mortgage bankers in the US, and has over 20 years of experience in the industry. He is customer-focused and treats clients like family. Not only is he Jessica and Brandon’s friend, but he is also their mortgage lender- and has been for years. Tune in as they discu...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the last episode of 2022, and season ONE of The Sugar Daddy Podcast. Tune in as Jessica and Brandon reflect on completing their first season of podcasting. They will discuss their favorite episodes, what they’ve learned along the way and what you can expect in season two. Hint hint- special guests are coming!!! They’ve got some important and exciting episodes planned, s...

Send us Fan Mail Happy December! If you’re wondering where the year went, join the club! The good news is, you have 30 more days to reflect on the financial journey you’ve been on this year. If you feel panicked about what to reflect on, don’t worry! Tune in to the end of year financial checklist, where Jessica and Brandon walk you through topics of reflection and action items to consider before r...

Send us Fan Mail Think you have what it takes to DIY your finances? Many people think they can handle all of the complexities that come with managing money, but the reality is, it’s time consuming, complex, and ever-changing. Do you have the three T’s to really do it yourself? Don’t know what the three T’s are? Then be sure to tune in as Brandon and Jessica talk about what it really takes to do it...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever heard that you need to diversify your portfolio, but don’t quite understand what that means? What is the S&P 500 anyway? What’s an ETF or an Index Fund? In this episode, Brandon and Jessica discuss the key growing your wealth- investing. They’ll dig into the basics, so you can actually understand them. Tune in as they break down common terms and concepts to help...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most important areas of proper financial planning is "protection.” Did you know that your ability to produce future income is your most valuable asset? This is why protecting it by having life insurance and disability insurance is critical. How much life insurance should you have? What are the different kinds of life insurance and which ones do you need? What exact...

Send us Fan Mail  Happy 6 Year Anniversary! In this bonus episode, Jessica and Brandon celebrate their anniversary and discuss what they feel helps couples have successful relationships with money, and each other. "Communication is Key," but what does that actually mean? Tune in as they dig in to HOW to communicate and key takeaways you can try right away. If you’d like to leave us a que...

Send us Fan Mail There are 9 Enneagram personality types. Do you know yours? Understanding who you are at your core can help you make better money decisions. There are no wrong personality types. Each one is unique but maybe predisposed to make certain decisions with money. Tune in to learn about the history of Enneagrams, the characteristics of each, and how they may interact with money. If you’v...

Send us Fan Mail You asked, we answered and now you get to tune in to fellow listeners ask some of their finance questions. Thanks to our callers for leaving us questions to answer- we love hearing from you!  In this episode we will cover everything from having half a million dollars in student loan debt, to IRA’s versus 401Ks, and high yield savings accounts versus investing. Oh- and ever wonder...