Wellness for Financial Grownups

The gig economy is here to stay, and freelancing can be either a side hustle or a full time job. Cody Berman of Fly to Fi joins us with tips on how to maximize your time and profits doing what you love, on your own terms. Plus we preview his new Freelance course- the Freelance tool kit- and offer a huge double discount to financial grownups. Go to goldcityventures.com/financial-grownup for the cou...

How do you pay for your passion? Race car driver Aurora Straus became a financial grownup early on when as a young teen she wanted to get into the very expensive business of race car driving. Straus gets candid about how she leveraged LinkedIn and brownies to get the sponsorship money to make her dream come true.  Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind o...

Having good credit matters for so many things we want to do as financial grownups- from things as simple as getting a credit card, to being able to get a mortgage or even a job. But there are a lot of myths around what makes a good credit score and what can hurt it. We tackle 6 of them with Clever Girl Finance author Bola Sokunbi. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15...

Cameron Huddleston wrote her new book "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk. How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances" when she found herself confronted with huge issues after not talking to her mom about her money- which she shares on the podcast. The book hits on a huge issue impacting all generations and all income levels. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to ent...

We talk with Frank founder Charlie Javise, who has raised 15 million dollars for her startup that helps streamline the FAFSA process, about easy but often overlooked ways to make college more affordable. They include negotiating lower tuition, accessing scholarships that might be overlooked and the red flags to avoid when it comes to setting up a repayment plan for loans.  Have you tried Blinkist?...

Invested author and podcast host Danielle Town talks candidly about her sometimes painful family money history and how she and her dad healed their relationship, and eventually teamed up to educate others about money and investing.  Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show...

Bobbi reveals her favorite new money related books, and how to decide if they are right for you. This month's picks include "Take the Leap" by Sara Bliss, "The Remix" by Lindsey Pollak,"Limitless" by Laura Gassner Otting and "The Wealth Creator's Playbook" by John Christianson. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinki...

Learn how to use cash in a crunch with Jason Hanson. His new book "Agent of Influence. How to use Spy Skills to Persuade Anyone, Sell Anything, and Build a Successful Business. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to http://bobbirebell.com/blinkist   For more i...

Sara Bliss liked her career writing for prestigious magazines, but she loved being able to pay her bills and have the financial freedom she deserved for her hard work, even more. So she decided to write for clients who had the budgets to pay her more, and has never looked back. Sara also shares tips on how to levelup careers from her bestselling book "Take The Leap". Have you tried Blinkist? Read...

Jen Hemphill and her husband believe in supporting family, but when the author of Her Money Matters, and the host of the podcast of the same name, was asked to lend money to a relative, she realized it would come at a cost to her own financial well being. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free...

Matchmaker and relationship expert Samantha Daniels joins Bobbi to share her top tips to have financially grownup relationships including what to do if you are a spender and your partner is a saver (or vice versa), exactly when and how to talk about money, who pays when you go out and how to protect your relationship when you finances are under pressure. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to...

After personally experiencing cash crunches, and resisting the temptation of payday lenders, Travis Holoway started a Solo Funds, aimed at disrupting the short term, small loan industry by leveraging technology and offering a new kind of lending culture. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free...

Limitless author Laura Gassner Otting wanted out of her business, and she wanted to get what she was worth. But because she only wanted to sell to a certain buyer, she had to be creative in how she priced the enterprise to get what she really wanted. Plus a controversial tip about what to send - and not send- when people are hurting. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about...

Bobbi shares 20 quick and easy ways to be a little more Financial Grownup. Plus as we cross the 200 mark, Bobbi shares some of her hopes for the podcast as the show grows up. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to http://bobbirebell.com/blinkist For more infor...

Being a grownup is hard, but being a parent to emerging financial grownups may be even harder. Author John Christianson talks with Bobbi about the challenges of raising financial grownups - when it's easier for the parents to support them. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support thi...

Entrepreneur Charlotte Hale faced a big business dilemma. When she named what she expected to be a seasonal business, Plum Pretty Sugar, she wanted to evoke a whimsical tone. But the brand soon became a powerhouse as the originator and pioneer of the now global multi-million dollar bridal 'getting ready' category, and she faced a challenge she compares to adulting but for brands. Have you tried Bl...

Part of being a grownup is learning to be thankful for what we have, and to give back. It all comes down to simple acts of kindness. We speak with, Natalie Silverstein, the author of Simple Acts. The Busy Family's Guide to Giving Back who shares specific ways even the busiest of grownups can give back to the community in ways that make all of our lives richer. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or list...

Linda Davis Taylor looked like she had it all, but wanted to make more money. An unexpected meeting with the man who became her mentor took her out of her comfort zone, and into a role that would catapult her into a field where she made her mark, and inspired others to follow in her footsteps. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/lindadavistaylor  

Author and workplace strategist Lindsey Pollak shares a negotiation story with a big twist and a surprise ending. Plus how we often fail ourselves in negotiations by not using simple techniques when putting together deals, and how we can learn to up our game. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for...

This month's picks include Erin Lowry's Broke Millennial takes on Investing, Dig in your Heels by Joan Kuhl and An Economist Walks into a Brothel by Allison Schrager. We are also going to have a surprise bonus book that is sort of money related but with a twist at the end. Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist Ap...

After a nasty split from his 11-year business partners at the Art of Charm podcast, Jordan Harbinger found himself putting his own networking lessons to work as he started a new business from scratch with the Jordan Harbinger show. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jordanharbingerencore

Talesha Carter lost all the money she had at the rodeo with friends. Fortunately she was only 9 years old. But the money lesson stayed with her and created a money focus that is helping her to serve others. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/taleshacarter  

Broke Millennial's Erin Lowry joins Bobbi with 3 specific things you can do today to upgrade your investing strategy, along with her take on how to be a successful investor. For example: How much should you be paying for your investments? How long should you set it and forget it- when do you check in on your investments? What is an investment audit? Are all index funds the same? How to tell if you...

Quilt co-founder Ashley Sumner faced a totally unexpected and massive tuition bill mid-way through college after her dad's business took a hit in the recession. The skills she learned in rising to the challenge led her first to a matchmaking business, and later to create Quilt- a tech platform that connects female entrepreneurs online and in person. For more information, visit the show notes at ht...

Traveling like a grownup can be overwhelming. Pavia Rosati had the world class intel everyone wanted. But she and her Fathom co-founder thought they needed a business savvy partner. Except they never found Mr/Ms. right. So they stepped up their game and did it themselves. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/paviarosati