Wellness for Financial Grownups

Legendary entrepreneur Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, The Girls Lounge, FQ Talent and FQ Impact, knew she needed to be fearless when she started her first company Online Testing Exchange. So when her relatives offered to fund the venture, she turned down the money, choosing instead to go to outside investors. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbire...

Geometry of Wealth author Brian Portnoy invested time and money in an academic career, but made a career change that got a lot of backlash. But looking back that judgement only makes him more sure he made the right move.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/brianportnoy

Modern Loss author Rebecca Soffer not only had to come to terms with losing her parents at a young age, she also had to reconcile complicated feelings about using the money she inherited after their deaths, to fund her dream home for her own growing family.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/rebeccasoffer

Parenting expert KJ Dell'Antonia takes the money lessons her parents taught her as a child, and adapts them to her rural life raising 4 kids on a farm. The author of the new book "How to be a Happier Parent" discusses her kids income streams, financial responsibilities, and other behind the scenes details to help other families adapt to the realities of our digital culture.  For more information,...

Entrepreneur Lyss Stern, CEO of networking and event planning company DivaMoms and author of two best-selling books explains how she dealt with a major company that approached her to work with them, and offered to pay her in Craisins. Lyss also shares her secret to controlling costs, and still saying yes, when she is out with her kids and they want to have some for treats like ice cream.  For more...

Susie Orman Schall was financially content and lacked the motivation to rev up her writing career. Then a 'tough love' conversation with a friend motivated her to get back to her A game. The mindset change resulted in phenomenal reviews and success for her latest novel, Subway Girls.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/susieormanschnall

Influencer author Brittany Hennessy shares her strategies for getting large raises even when companies push back. Her book, Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand In the Age of Social Media, focuses on strategies for content creators to monetize influence.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/brittanyhennessy

Philip Taylor, aka PT Money was too cool to do any research, or any real negotiation when buying his first car. But the crushing payments, and having to call his dad for help quickly brought him back to reality. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/ptmoney

John Schneider and David Auten went 40 percent over budget at their recent wedding- including a couple thousand dollars on a very fancy portable restroom known as the Lavish Loo. Looking back, they would have said I don't to many of their expenses.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/debtfreeguys

Entrepreneur and extreme athlete Kyle Maynard has lived a life of high achievement, so it came a shock, when a planned business venture stumbled, and he had to let 5 employees go and accept the limitations of his vision.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/kylemaynard

Farnoosh Torabi was underpaid and overworked as a young journalist. But a key piece of information put her on the road- albeit a rocky road- to doubling her pay. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/farnooshtorabi

After 148 rejections in the first funding round, Kathryn Minshew co-founder and CEO of the Muse took note of what she did wrong and upped her game when she went looking for new financing. Minshew scored close to $30 million thanks to the new approach. For more information, visit the show notes at http://bobbirebell.com/podcast/kathrynminshew

Entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary reveals a big secret his mother had been keeping from him only after she had passed away. The information he discovered heavily influenced his approach to the stock market and helped him make his fortune. O'Leary also catches Bobbi off guard with his unexpected money tip. For more information, visit the show notes at https://bobbirebell.com/podcast-episodes/2018/2/4/kevi...

Fran Hauser became a financial grownup very young, helping her immigrant parents build their businesses by doing the books and serving as a liaison to clients as early as 1st grade. The author of "The Myth of the Nice Girl, Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate" now applies those early life lessons to her search for  startup investment opportunities.   For more information...

When entrepreneurs Daniel Levine and Steven Pulver started their Fireside Conference in Canada 4 years ago, their ambition was so hot it burned through their budget, putting the conference in the red.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast

Perez Hilton pioneered blogging as a profession, starting with his first $5 payday from Google Adsense. The once-bankrupt Hilton has built a multi-media business on that foundation, moving into YouTube, television and his latest venture, a guest stint at Chippendales in Vegas.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/perezhilton

Jane King caved in to pressure to buy an apartment with her first son on the way, but soon realized going against her gut created a lot of financial indigestion. Plus tips on how to make sure you get your bills paid on time. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/janeking

High Living Dollars' Sarah Li Cain had a contract that said her company had to pay her medical costs, but when she got pregnant, she and her husband had to come up with a strategic plan to actually collect the cash they were owed. Plus her tips on how to make sure you get the luxuries you want in life, without feeling nickel and dime'd.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bo...

High paying speaking jobs and other opportunities get the YES for married mom of four Laura Vanderkam thanks to a pro-active investment she has made in childcare.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/lauravanderkam

Carol Roth's father left a priceless gift when he passed. Now, she is using that to help others map out their plans for everything from their social media accounts, to their cryptocurrency and bitcoin assets, using her innovative FutureFile system.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://bobbirebell.com/podcast/carolroth

Tom Corley grew up in financial turmoil but after studying the wealthy was able to copy their habits and make his money dreams into a reality.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://bobbirebell.com/podcast/tomcorley

Broadway Roulette founder and CEO Liz Durand Streisand literally gave birth to her child just as her business came to life. Having that dual focus on the baby and Broadway Roulette created the perspective and balance to keep push past challenges and grow them both.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://bobbirebell.com/podcast/lizdruandstreisand

First she stole his heart... then she stole his credit cards. Newlywed Hilary Hendershott, CFP® found herself with out of cash after launching her own financial advisory firm, and decided to tap into her new husband's credit cards- but neglected to tell him. Then the truth came out.  For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/hilaryhendershott

Jessi Fearon lives her Real Life on a Budget- but getting her husband in line when he saw a great sale on Fireworks was still a challenge. Plus her tips on how she got her book buying obsession under control! For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jessifearon

Novelist Cristina Alger wrote her first book, The Darlings as a side hustle while working 120 hours a week. When she ditched the day job to write full time, Cristina also walked away from the pricey perks.   But the author of The Bankers Wife, quickly found herself with the time to create better benefits for herself and her family.   For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbir...