Wellness for Financial Grownups

TV and theater producer Jenna Segal had a dramatic financial shock as a child. Now as a financial grownup, Jenna takes her cue from that experience to make sure the creative ambition of her productions is in line with financial realities.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jennasegal

Andy Hill was so in love with his then future wife that he literally used his student loan money to buy her the ring she wanted- and oops did not tell her. He shares what happened when she did find out, and what he would do differently now that he is a financial grownup. Bonus: His tips on how to start a 529 account for your kids. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebel...

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. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/danielletown

When journalist Vera Gibbons launched nonpoliticalnews.com  she had lots of former colleagues and friends telling her she needed to spend money on all kinds of costs, but after making a few missteps, the entrepreneur learned to prioritize and keep her costs in check while she built a strong foundation.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/veragibbons

When Skillcrush founder and CEO Adda Birnir got laid off from her job at a digital ad agency, she decided to follow the money and discovered a lucrative business she did not even know existed. Her ability to leverage events like South by Southwest and understand how to make tech education appeal to women have driven the phenomenal growth of her startup.  For more information, visit the show notes...

Shane Snow and his Contently Co-Founders had a booming business- that almost completely crashed after they found themselves strapped for cash and struggling to meet payroll. Plus the nutritional bang-for-the buck of popular diets, including the keto diet and ramen noodles.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/shanesnow

Investment advisor Andy Wang, host of the Inspired Money podcast, stepped out of his comfort zone, tried something that scared him, and connected with new clients and friends including celebrities like Christie Brinkley.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/andrewwang

Likeable media's Carrie Kerpen made a decision to step away from the day-to-day of her growing social media agency to focus almost exclusively on brand building. Today she is the host of the All the Social Ladies podcast,  the author of Work It: Secrets for Success from the Boldest Women in Business, and hosts a Facebook Watch channel under the Work It brand.  For more information, visit the show...

Award-winning CBS Business Correspondent, and radio and podcast host Jill Schlesinger talks about how she literally bribed her ex-husband to go away, after just one year of marriage. She also shares her best tip for organizing and tracking spending.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jillschlesinger

Indiana-based radiologist Scott Steenburg joins the Financial Grownup podcast as our first listener to share a money story. Scott shares the story of how a push to have students take out more money than needed to pay for tuition, created devastating debt situations for classmates. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/scottsteenburg

Writer Paulette Perhach, known for her F*** Off Fund articles and website, has been featured in Cosmo and Glamour, but collecting cash from her writing clients was killing her ability to be a financial grownup. Paulette also shares her secret to free stuff- including haircuts.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/pauletteperhach

The Opposite of Spoiled author Ron Lieber dishes on the underground network he tapped into as a teen to ace the financial aid game- and gives a sneak peak into his next book "What to Pay for College". Plus, Ron's secret to getting hot tickets at below market prices- Including the Cubs. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/ronlieber

After early divorce set Kayla Sloan on an emotional spending binge and into debt, she discovered she could help herself, by working behind the scenes helping a growing market of entrepreneurs- and then becoming one herself. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/kaylasloan

When Brandless CEO Tina Sharkey turned 30, she  didn't want a birthday party- she just wanted the cake. Specifically a photograph of a walking birthday cake with legs that was by artist Laurie Simmons. Little did she know the significant role that work would play in her life.  For more information, visit the show notes at  http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/tinasharkey

Entrepreneur and influencer Amanda Abella found out she was underpaid and often overlooked. But when she started playing hardball in negotiations with a really big potential client, she and her agent did not get the response they expected.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/amandaabella

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.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/JenHemphill

An unexpected Instagram connection helped New York City artist Kristin Simmons pivot from her start in advertising to a full-time, award-winning, and profitable art career. Her provocative work is informed by the excessive, materialistic cultures of Wall Street and New York City.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/kristinsimmons

Life Coach and best-selling author Allison Task was a dot-com millionaire by 30, only to lose it all in the dot-com bust. But from there she started on a path that has included working with Martha Stewart, hosting cooking shows, writing cook books, building a coaching business and her latest book "Personal (R)evolution. How To Be Happy, Change Your Life, And Do That Thing You've Always Wanted To D...

Clever Girl Finance's Bola Sokunbi is famous for saving $100k on a $54k salary in about 3 years. But then she started dropping $3,000 on a massive collection of luxury handbags, most of which she never even used.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/bolasokunbi

New dad and financial advisor Kevin Matthews wanted to start teaching his baby about money even before his son was born- and almost missed his birth! But the video evidence of his dedication to the future financial health of his baby is a gift that is truly one of a kind.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/kevinmatthews

As a young woman in New York City, Randi Zuckerberg, author of "Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day)" was struggling financially. Her mom, knowing the financial strain, came armed with… luxury goods. Think Jimmy Choo shoes. But as Randi explains, the designer duds were part of a very intentional lesson, that put Randi right on track to being a financial grownup.  For more informati...

When Liz Thames and her husband adopted their dog Gracie they went on a spending bender buying up countless toys and treats for their new baby. Instead, their precious pet taught them a lesson in values that helped shape the parents and family they became.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/lizthames

Comedian Catie Lazarus does not just host Employee of the Month, she also runs the business that supports it. Being the boss means setting realistic expectations for her team, and dealing with those who aren't on board with her mission.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/CatieLazarus

"The Big Life" author and former Seventeen Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ann Shoket's boss literally mocked her when she asked to get paid more as a young magazine editor. Now, she knows better. Ann shares the one thing she does to find out what to ask for in negotiations, and how she leverages it to make more money.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/anns...

Chris Browning, host of the Popcorn Finance podcast got a clean bill of health for his wife after a hospital stay a few years ago. But despite having been patients there before, a billing mixup left his credit score needing intensive care.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/chrisbrowning