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I'm about to attend my 7th FinCon event. Here are my tried and true strategies for having a successful in-person conference experience.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/attending-a-fincon-event

I've decided to share my take on the tipping conversations that keep coming up in the different personal finance spaces that I'm in. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-tip

I have A LOT of experience boycotting states, people and organizations. If you're sketchy, racist or a douche you'll never see any of my money if I can help it. If you're trying to figure out what to think about and how to approach this-listen to the following episode. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-boycott-a-state

Almost every single year since 2012 I've written a post about attending FinCon, the largest personal finance conference in the United States, if not the world. This year I decided to bring some personal finance influencers onto the show and have them share what they've decided to do.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/fincon2021

I love talking about money, policy, politics and pop culture. But, I also really love how side-hustles helped me accelerate paying off my debts and grow my personal finance business. In this episode, I talk about why I love writing romance as a side-hustle and why I stopped taking about it because I got tired of the shaming.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/side-hustle-shaming-romanc...

Elevate Influencer is the personal finance conference that POC influencers needed. Our financial conversations are nuanced and varied. 3 personal finance influencers share why this conference is so impactful. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/elevate-influencer-2021

Have you been the "Broke" person in a group of friends? Well, it's all relative. And in this episode I talk about the Broke Bobby viral TikTok video.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/broke-bobby

I had a fantastic conversation with Matt Lane, creator of the Bad Financial Takes brackets on Twitter. We talk about fostering financial empathy, how policy impacts money and those $315,000 student loans.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/matt-lane

Jeff Besos, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Elon Musk, Oprah, Bill Gates and The Waltons all have something in common-they are all billionaires. In this episode, my guests Saundra Davis, Kevin L. Matthews II and I discuss the billionaire conundrum. Are they bad for society? Or, are haters gonna hate? Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/are-billionaires-evil-even-if-they-are-rihanna

If you've ever wondered about what working in the sex industry is like or what it's like to work online in the sex industry-this episode is a must listen. There are parts where it's a tough conversation and I've rated it NR-17. If you're uncomfortable with the idea of having a conversation about sex work, do not listen to this episode. You won't hurt either my or Minnie's feelings. If you want to...

If you've thought about writing erotica or romance novels, listen up. This is a judgement free zone and Michelle has some tips to get started in either (or, both) genres.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-make-money-online-writing-erotica-and-romance

This podcast episode is in response to a Twitter thread where a POC commenter asked this question. Having also asked this question myself, I give some insight into what I learned after becoming a member of a closed group for 6 figure freelancers. Hopefully some of these tips will help you rethink your business strategy and grow your income.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-get...

The following question has been on my mind for awhile. Was it a good idea for me to pay off my debt? If you're wondering if YOU should pay off your debt-I'm not giving advice on that. But, I thought this would be a great time to reflect on this question after paying off over $60,000 of unsecured debt. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/should-you-pay-off-your-debt  

I'm going to admit something. I'm both fascinated and a little bit leery of crypto currency. But, as a person who dabbles in the finance space, I wanted to learn more about how cryptocurrency works, what exactly it is and why Elon Musk is so excited about it. In this podcast episode Jesse Cramer of The Best Interest helps to decode Bitcoin. It's a great conversation and I hope you learn as much as...

For the past year, since the $15 minimum wage conversation came up....I've had some thoughts. It's taken me awhile to finally address it in a show and I hope you give this episode a listen.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/15-dollar-minimum-wage

Today is the 100 anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In this episode, my friend Kevin L. Matthews II shares why he decided to write his book "From Burning to Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After a Century of Silence" I hope you watch the video in the show notes where I share the testimony of 107 year old survivor Ms. Viola Fletcher. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/tulsa-...

In today's episode I speak with author and freelancer Quinisha Jackson-Wright. She's author of the book "Working Twice as Hard: The Reality of Entrepreneurship for Black Women" We get real about entrepreneurship, being ourselves in the workplace and some of the challenges that are a reality of Black women going into business for themselves.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/quinisha-j...

I stopped releasing podcast episodes two months ago. It was a must needed break and I'd like to share why I took a break. What I've decided to do with Michelle is Money Hungry moving forward and a new project that I've recently launched.  Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/podcasting-vacation

I thought it was time to bring this conversation up again. Financial influencers and financial shame. Let's talk.  Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/stop-financial-shaming

There are skills that we need in order to work with other people. Unfortunately, there aren't enough conversations about the importance of the skills needed to connect with other people and grow your professional or entrepreneurial connections. Listen to the following episode to learn what they are.  Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/soft-skills-and-people-skills

Have you ever thought about doing something for over two years. Such as starting a podcast, creating a YouTube channel or a coaching business. In this episode I share my thoughts on what I now call "The Two Year Conundrum." Is this you? Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/the-two-year-conundrum

One of the things that I've noticed when speaking with people about going into business is their fear of making mistakes. In this episode I share a recent mistake that I made, lessons learned and share why making mistakes in your business is an important part of business growth. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/business-mistakes

If you're a freelancer or have been paid via a 1099 this is an important episode that you MUST listen to. Your business is at risk and it's important for you to understand why.  This episode is a short 13 minutes. Please share with other freelancers. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/pro-act

Are you confused by how to create a business that is in alignment with your personal beliefs? Are you afraid that you won't make money because your personal values are a part of your overall brand? This quick episode will help you deal with that fear. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/value-driven-business

If you're  trying to  figure out how to live a value-driven financial life and aren't sure how-listen to the following episode. Show  Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/value-driven-life