Money Memories

<p>We're talking to Nat, the creator of the IG page <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/tipsaccepted/?hl=en">Tipsaccepted.</a></p> <p>She combines hand-drawn illustrations with money topics to help followers improve their personal finances. Check out her website at www.tipsaccepted101.com</p>

We're featuring Liang Deng, the the Chief of Staff a Kansas City-based Backstitch. Backstitch is a fast rising tech startup that builds tools for organizations to better engage with their employees. We talk about Liang’s early experience selling custom gel pens inspired him to work in entrepreneurship, and why startup life isn’t always as glamorous as it seems. Liang is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

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Torrence Williams is a Louisville-based industrial engineer who has combined his project management background with his passion for developing relationships, in order to better his community. Learn how Torrence used student loans to his improve his credit score, and how he plans to build wealth by using government programs for minorities.

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<p><span class="il">Emily</span> Elmore is a former Air Force pilot and combat veteran with an extensive background in technology and growth management.</p> <p>After being medically retired for losing functional use of her right arm, she became Head of Growth for Nav.it, a money management app that provides exceptional tools and community to transform our money mindset and build financial wellness.<em><br /></em></p> <p><strong>Nav.It</strong></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://navitmoney.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://navitmoney.com&source=gmail&ust=1596117064400000&usg=AFQjCNGqdbK9npicxQspSemQKymlRGjXWw"> https://navitmoney.com</a></p> <p>App: <a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nav-it/id1423695301">iOS</a> or <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navitios">Android</a></p> <p> </p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Warren Gosling has learned that money is the key to unlocking more freedom and time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Warren graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Manchester. He entered the banking industry on Barclays' graduate scheme where he spent 4 years, before moving to PricewaterhouseCoopers' risk management consulting practice. There, his project engagements included a number of high-profile finance firms, including Lehman Brothers, Citibank, RBS, UBS. He is now an independent contractor.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outside of work, Warren has a strong dedication to providing financial literacy and setting people up on their journey towards financial freedom- especially communities of color. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talk about how Warren’s Caribbean roots have shaped his mission to give back and the moment he realized that money does not necessarily make you happy while working in a high-paying, fast-paced industry.</span></p> <p><strong>Warren Gosling</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4W5f6_gkIX4pAnh_Jp9_Q"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4W5f6_gkIX4pAnh_Jp9_Q</span></a></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/warrengosling/</span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Max Nova counts green: professionally, and personally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Max is a graduate of Yale University and one of the founders of SilviaTerra. Using satellite imagery and AI, he is building a marketplace that values every acre of forest for timber, carbon, wildlife habitat, and other types of natural capital. Max also loves to read and will gladly accept any book recommendations except for paranormal romance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We talk about what lessons Max has learned from Mr. Money Moustache, and why he considers himself a risk-averse entrepreneur.</span></p> <p><strong>Silvia Terra</strong></p> <p>https://www.silviaterra.com/</p>

<p>Entrepreneurship runs through Sbusiso "Bubu" Buna's veins.</p> <p>Bubu grew up in South Africa, and hails from a long line of entrepreneurs. He is t<span class="lt-line-clamp__raw-line">he CEO of Jobox, an EdTech startup that connects businesses with high-quality students. Jobox works together with higher education institutions to find the best candidates, improve graduate employability, and provide data-driven insights.</span></p> <p>We discuss how Bubu found his "why" from the lessons that his grandfather taught him.</p> <p><strong>Unicorn Podcast</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://open.spotify.com/episode/75NQxLFqmxys1QL5cirmvW">Spotify</a></p> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/unicorn/id1519043000?i=1000485017058"> Apple Podcasts</a></p> <p><a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/unicorn/id1519043000?i=1000485017058"> Stitcher</a></p> <p><strong>Jobox</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://duckduckgo.com/?q=jobox+south+africa&t=ffab&atb=v222-1&ia=web"> Website</a></p> <p> </p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Music and dance have always played an important role in Armand Mignot’s life.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After graduating from MIT, Armand began his career in finance. He spent years at JP Morgan and BV Investment Partners, where he advised and invested in mid-to-large cap companies in the tech space. From there, he went to Harvard Business School where he co-founded a fintech startup called Finfox that helped small businesses automate their finance processes. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Meanwhile, he was also a semi-professional salsa dancer, having the opportunity to perform at events like the Boston Celtics NBA half-time shows. He merged his love for both dance and entrepreneurship with his most recent startup. Armand is currently the founder of RenRico, a startup with a mobile app whose mission is to uplift underrepresented talent in the dance industry and social media space more broadly.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us as we discuss how Armand was inspired by his Chinese-Jamaican mother to pursue entrepreneurship, and how along the way, he’s managed to create wealth for others.</span></p> <p><strong>RenRico</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.renrico.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.renrico.com/</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Instagram:</span> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/renricoyt/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/renricoyt/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hirenrico/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/hirenrico/</span></a></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Linda Cheung knew early that she didn’t want to be ruled by money.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Linda is a climate artist and activist based in Miami, Florida. She founded Before It's Too Late (BITL) to bring together artists, innovators, students and community to build a more sustainable society and restore our natural world. Prior to BITL, Linda held 9 years of professional experience in the marketing, finance and renewable energy industries. Linda has also worked on international social impact projects in Guatemala, Kenya and India, and she grew up helping her entrepreneurial family launch restaurants and other small businesses.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Before It's Too</strong> <strong>Late</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.beforeitstoolate.earth/">Website</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/bitl.earth/">Instagram</a></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Caroline is an artist whose journey is as colorful as the fabric on her custom punch needle creations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A in Fibers, Caroline moved out to San Francisco, where she now works as an Assistant Art Director for Gap Online.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alongside her professional career, Caroline runs a small but growing handmade textile and homegoods business called Punch Color Studio.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">In the last year, the business has grown to include in-person and virtual workshops</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">where Caroline instructs students in learning a modern take on the traditional craft of punch needle. She hopes to continue to inspire creativity in the years to come and looks forward to further evolving her business. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Join us, and learn how Caroline used the lessons she learned by saving for a Barbie Dream house as a little girl to help grow a successful creative side hustle!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> </span><strong>Punch Color Studio</strong></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href= "https://www.punchcolorstudio.com/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.punchcolorstudio.com/</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><a style="color: #000000;" href= "https://www.instagram.com/punchcolorstudio/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.instagram.com/punchcolorstudio/</span></a></span></p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome to Money Memories! The podcast designed to make money conversations less taboo - one money memory at a time. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’m your host, Ilona, and each week, I interview a different set of guests about their earliest or most impactful experiences with money, and how it’s affected their personal development.<br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">What's Your Money Memory?</span></p>