So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Special co-host Georgia Lee Hussey, financial planner and founder of Modernist Financial joins Farnoosh to answer your money questions related to saving, investing for retirement and managing credit card debt. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Our guest today shares an unexpected story about how a childhood growing up on a family ranch inspired her to get outside of her comfort zone and strike out on her own. It's a compelling and relatable story about trusting nobody but yourself to create financial security in your life.</p><p>Shanna Goodman is the creator of <a href="http://ampdnow.com/">AMP'D</a>, which helps small businesses build million-dollar brands. AMP'D was developed with Shanna's 15 years of business development experience, including five years as a brand strategy agency owner. She comes from a long line of entrepreneurs, often learning business strategy at the dinner table as a child. She contributes regularly to<em> Business Insider</em>, is an influencer on Mogul.com, and is the mother of two very independent daughters. </p><p>To access Shanna's free resources for small business owners, <a href="http://ampdnow.com/podcast"><strong>ampdnow.com/podcast</strong></a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Zainab Salbi is the founder of Women for Women International. It is a grassroots organization that helps women in the most devastatingly damaged communities in the world. To fund this, the concept is simple: one woman here can sponsor one woman there to help her receive the business and life skills that will transform her family and community. This model has grown and they’ve been able to help over 478,000 marginalized women in eight conflict areas. For her work creating Women for Women and her global journalism, Zainab was recently awarded the Eleanor Roosevelt Award. </p><p>Today, Zainab's work in journalism and media has led to the creation of several shows including: <em>#MeToo, Now What?</em> Original series on PBS (2018); <em>The Zainab Salbi Project</em>, original series on Huffington Post (2016); <em>The Nidaa Show with</em> TLC Arabic where she started with the historic first interview of Oprah Winfrey in the Arab world; and her latest <em>Through Her Eyes with Zainab Salbi</em> at Yahoo News. She frequently appears on MSNBC as a commentator on current news.</p><p>Zainab is the author of several books including the national bestseller <em>Between Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam</em>, <em>If You Knew Me You Would Care</em>, and her latest, <em>Freedom is an Inside Job</em>.</p><p>You can learn more about Zainab on her website <a href="http://zainabsalbi.com/">ZainabSalbi.com</a> and learn more about Women for Women at <a href="https://www.womenforwomen.org/">WomenforWomen.org</a>. Connect with Women for Women on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/womenforwomen/">@womenforwomen</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/womenforwomen">@womenforwomen</a>, and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/WomenforWomen">@womenforwomen</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Want to earn more money in 2020? Host Farnoosh Torabi provides answers to listeners top money questions...from top side hustles to maximizing retirement savings to finding a financial planner. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Iceland was the first country to have a female president, a democratically-elected female president who served for 16 years. Our guest today, Sigrun, remembers vividly what it felt like to grow up in Iceland and have that be her reality. And she says it is - no doubt- why she grew up to be the sort of woman who believes that anything is possible.</p><p>As we kick off a new important year, 2020, Sigrun, a female advocate and business coach, stops by the show to lend us her vision so that we can get closer to achieving whatever we want this year.</p><p>A little bit more about Sigrun:. For much of her career, she ran companies as the CEO. She even turned down the top role as CEO of Nisan, Sweden. She is now the CEO of her own company, a world renowned speaker, a podcast host, and she’s on a mission to help women and men turn their passion into profits. </p><p>Sigrun has a famous quote: “Put a date on your dreams. The rest is logistics.”</p><p>I think I’m going to get that framed as my go to motivational poster for 2020.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Minda Harts is the author of The Memo, a roadmap for women of color to not only navigate but change the system they are working within. The top-selling book is<strong> packed with strategic and tactical wisdom, including a chapter devoted to white readers and what they can do to actively create inclusive work environments. </strong></p><p>Learn more about Mind at <a href="http://mindaharts.com/">MindaHarts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.myweeklymemo.com/">MyWeeklyMemo.com</a>. And connect with her and The Memo on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-Memo-108289456179720/">Facebook</a>, on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindaharts/?hl=en">@MindaHarts</a> and on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MindaHarts?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@MindaHarts</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Special co-host <a href="http://podcast.farnoosh.tv/episode/jamila-souffrant/">Jamila Souffrant,</a> founder of <em>Journey to Launch,</em> is back on the show, this time co-hosting and helping answer a wide range of questions from So Money listeners.</p><p>Today's questions: Is it better to make an additional principal payment on a mortgage each month or invest in an index fund? What to do when you're in your 60s with no savings or retirement? What can a professional woman in her late 20's - who wants children one day - do to prepare best for the time and money constraints of parenthood?</p><p>To learn more about Jamila, visit <a href="https://www.journeytolaunch.com/">JourneytoLaunch.com</a>. You can also follow her on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/journeytolaunch">Instagram</a>.</p><p>This episode aired originally on Sept 28, 2018.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

It's impossible to pick the "best" interviews of 2019, but these are the episodes that really struck a chord - on many levels - with host Farnoosh Torabi. Highlights from conversations with Karen Rinaldi, Eve Rodsky, Paul Ollingers and Busy Philipps. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>They say that youth is wasted on the young but the younger guests I had on my podcast this year defied many of the negative stereotypes about Millennials and young adults we hear.</p><p>From a woman who saved $100,000 by age 25 to a young man who - despite many odds - would become one of the top real estate brokers in his generation, there was MUCH to learn from some of my guests who were just starting out in the real world.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Replay from June 7, 2019</p><p>This Friday, lots of questions about best ways to invest for retirement and steps for co-mingling finances with a partner. I recently got married and we've been together for 10 years. We have built our lives together, but still have separate bank accounts. We are now talking about combining some money to create a household account. He uses a credit union, I use a bank. Is there a benefit to either? Does it matter?</p><p>Special co-host is Catie Hogan is a financial planner with the women-owned Element Financial Group. She’s also the author of the humorous and informative book <em>The Millennial’s Guide to Getting Your Sh*t Together</em>, and an accomplished humor writer and performer. Catie is on a mission to help young adults, particularly women and those in marginalized communities, become more financially literate and empowered. She does this using simple explanations of complex topics, personal anecdotes, and humorous relatability.</p><p>Catie understands what it means to be a broke Millennial. She finished college with six-figures in student loan debt, worked entry-level jobs to make ends meet, and had no idea how or where to save and invest money. But after reading several personal finance books, she realized she was one of millions of young adults in this situation—and this became the catalyst for her current career. Catie is putting a fresh, new spin on the fundamentals of personal finance. She believes learning how to be a successful adult doesn't have to be so serious.</p><p>Catie's book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Millennials-Guide-Getting-Your-Together/dp/1521998639">https://www.amazon.com/Millennials-Guide-Getting-Your-Together/dp/1521998639</a></p><p>Element Financial Group: <a href="http://www.elementfinancialgroup.com/">http://www.elementfinancialgroup.com/</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

This episode is dedicated to some of the best moments on So Money where guests revealed their financial challenges and how they triumphed from sometimes great tragedy. Theirs are stories of strength, resilience and determination. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We’re reflecting on some of the best conversations related to money and relationships, strategies and lessons from people who’ve worked through financial challenges with either a partner or a parent. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

This week, Farnoosh helps listeners with their questions related to buying a home in a high cost of living area, where to invest and how to negotiate when an investor offers you money for your business. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Tracy Litt is a certified mindset coach, best selling author, rapid transformational therapist, and awe-inspiring speaker. She is the founder of The Litt Factor, a personal growth and coaching company, and Worthy Human, an inspirational and empowering merchandise line.</p><p>Learn more about Tracy on her website, <a href="https://www.thelittfactor.com/">TheLittFactor.com</a> and connect with her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelittfactor/">@TheLittFactor</a> and Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelittfactor/">@TheLittFactor</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>My guest today is on a mission to make finance fun. Paco de Leon realized that she had a knack for understanding and explaining money in a way that was exciting and made people actually want to learn. After varied career experiences in banking, consulting, and the marijuana industry, she realized that what she was really good at was helping creative people understand their money. That realization led her to create The Hell Yeah Group and become the co-host of Refinery 29’s Money Diaries Podcast. </p><p>Learn more about Paco by visiting <a href="https://thehellyeahgroup.com/">TheHellYeahGroup.com</a>. Connect with The Hell Yeah Group on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehellyeahgroup/">@thehellyeahgroup</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thehellyeahgroup">@thehellyeahgroup</a> and Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/HellYeahGroup">@hellyeahgroup</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This week, Farnoosh answers questions related to retirement savings, freezing credit reports and term life insurance.</p><p>Plus, she selects a new reviewer to receive a free 15 minute money session.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Sallie Holder is the author of the forthcoming book Hitting Rock Middle, a step-by-step plan to help you start creating the path to your greatest potential – a place that includes true fulfillment and success. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The actress Busy Philipps is known for hit shows like NBC’s “Freaks and Geeks,” the WB’s “Dawson’s Creek,” and ABC’s “Cougar Town.” She is also a writer and a social media personality with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/busyphilipps/">2 million</a> followers on Instagram.</p><p>I caught up with Philipps on her media tour with brand partner HotelTonight. (Philipps and HotelTonight ran a <a href="https://www.hoteltonight.com/spontaneity-contest-2019">contest</a> to give five “planners” last-minute spontaneous getaways.) And during our conversation, she mentioned yet another role. It’s one that isn’t as public-facing, but it is just as notable: fierce negotiator.</p><p>In our quick convo, she opens up about her financial upbringing, the financial freedoms that come with having a popular social media platform, and the time she walked away from what would become a successful TV series … with no regrets.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Cleo Stiller has always liked to have conversations that other people don’t feel comfortable having. She hosted a show called “Sex Right Now with Cleo Stiller” and when the #MeToo movement started gaining mainstream attention, she was inundated from questions from male viewers. Questions like, “I’m a single guy and I don’t know how to approach women” and “I’m a new parent to a son and I don’t know how to raise a good man.” With these questions, she saw an opportunity: we as a society needed to have an open conversation where people could come together and feel safe asking these questions and getting answers. That didn’t exist, so she created it. Her new book, Modern Manhood dives into the complicated world of trying to be a good man today.</p><p>Connect with Cleo Stiller on Twitter and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cleomsf/">@cleomsf</a>.</p><p> </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

This week on Ask Farnoosh, how a health savings account can also be a retirement savings supplement, reasons why employers should offer maternity leave, the financial benefits of moving to a more affordable location and forming an investing club. Plus, Farnoosh selects a new reviewer for a free money consult. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Our guest today served in the military, then became a teenage mom, then went to Yale, got her law degree and now runs a multiple six figure business, Tasha Cochran is the founder of the website and YouTube channel, One Big Happy Life with her partner Joseph. Together, they share a ton of educational resources and the most personal details of their financial life, including how much they make and how they budget.</p><p>Learn more about Tasha on her website, <a href="https://onebighappylife.com/">OneBigHappyLife.com</a>. And connect with her on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawSNY3jbIhXKHCwMxz5CSg">Youtube</a> and on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onebighappylife/">@onebighappylife</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Nneka Faison has an impressive history of career achievements: Ivy league graduate, Anchor and Reporter, named "40 Under 40" Leader by Boston Business Journal, and most recently, becoming the Managing Editor of WCVB-TV's Award Winning News Magazine show, "Chronicle."</p><p>From 2017 to 2018, Faison was a fellow at Harvard University’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism where she completed course work and research on youth media consumption and journalism business models. She is a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and received her BA degree from Princeton University.</p><p>Connect with Nneka on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/newsnneka?lang=en">@newsneka</a> and at www.wcvb.com/chronicle</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Got questions about real estate? Today’s episode has lots of answers!</p><p>We have a very special themed episode and it’s all going to be about real estate. Many of you are in market or interested in buying. We’ve got you covered, and I couldn’t think of a better, more experienced person to co-host than Ilyce Glink, author of the real estate bible: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Questions-Every-First-Time-Should-Fourth/dp/1524763438?SubscriptionId=AKIAIRTNNPTAGZSDXEAA&tag=thinkglink-20&linkCode=alb&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=1524763438">100 Questions Every First Time Homebuyer Should Ask</a>.</p><p>We’re also addressing questions from our audience, including:</p><p>Trevor: I’m looking at getting a rental property. What’s a good base rate of return?</p><p>Jonathon: Manhattan is oversaturated. Do you think it is better to buy rental properties over a property to live in?</p><p>Natalie: What’s the lowest down payment a first time home buyer can put down?</p><p>More about Ilyce Glink: She is an award-winning television and radio personality, a communications and media strategist, an innovator in content marketing and the founder of three Chicago-based companies.</p><p>Her latest project, <a href="https://bestmoneymoves.com/">Best Money Moves</a>, is a mobile-first employee benefit designed to help measure and dial down financial stress. She is a nationally-syndicated columnist, a regular contributor to WGN radio, a top blogger for <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/search/author/ilyce-glink/">CBS MoneyWatch</a> and a best-selling author.</p><p>Ilyce is the author of over a dozen books, including the best-selling <em>100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask</em> and <em>Buy, Close, Move In!</em>, and she has nearly 1 million books in print. Her latest ebook/webinar offering is <em>Intentional Investor: How to be Wildly Successful in Real Estate. </em>She is the publisher of <a href="https://www.thinkglink.com/">ThinkGlink.com</a>, a site dedicated to helping consumers make the best decisions with their money.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Julie Hansen knows how to build companies. She’s helped launch well-known websites like NCAA.com, NewYorker.com, TeenVogue.com, and the number one website for golfers at Time Inc. And she took Silicon Valley Insider and turned it into Business Insider — one of the most well-known business sites around.</p><p>Now Julie has embarked on a different challenge: take a thriving European company and help it find success in the US. For the past two years Julie has been the US CEO for Babbel, a language learning startup.</p><p>Learn more about Babbel by visiting their website <a href="https://www.babbel.com/">Babbel.com</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Hope King is an anchor with Cheddar, where she leads the company's business, markets, technology, transportation, and telecom coverage. She began her journalism career five years ago after graduating from Columbia Journalism School with a Master of Science degree. She has previously worked for Business Insider and CNN. Hope is currently in the second act of her professional career -- the first being finance. Hope is a former Merrill Lynch executive who helped lead a $200 billion product group. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

This week's questions concern feeling pressure to spend like well-off friends, ways to teach kids about money and affording 6 months of planned unemployment. Special co-host Alexandra Stockwell joins. Alexandra is a Relationship and Intimacy Expert, known as <em>The Relationship Catalyst.</em> She is the creator of the Conscious Partnership Program and the author of the forthcoming book “Uncompromising Intimacy”. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Karen Cahn is the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://ifundwomen.com/">iFundWomen</a>, and has dedicated her career to closing the funding and the confidence gap for women entrepreneurs.</p><p>Named on NASDAQ’s “10 Best Sources of Funding for Women Entrepreneurs”, iFundWomen is a startup funding platform providing female entrepreneurs access to capital, coaching, and connections critical to launching and growing their businesses.</p><p>Karen is a pioneer in tech and media. She was an early <a href="http://www.google.com/">Google</a> Intrapreneur where she spent 10 years leading various monetization teams in search, display, and video. Most notably, Karen started the Branded Entertainment business at YouTube, when, back in the olden times of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/">YouTube</a> 2006, she and a rogue group of sales and product managers, made the connection between big consumer brands and video creators, thus creating the first native video ad experiences monetized on YouTube.</p><p>Most recently, Karen spent three years as General Manager of <a href="http://www.on.aol.com/">AOL</a> Original Video, and was responsible for business strategy and strategic partnerships. In this role, Karen built AOL’s female creative economy in video and as a result, nabbed AOL its first-ever Emmy nod.</p><p>Karen is on the board of advisors of <a href="http://girlrising.com/">Girl Rising</a>, an organization dedicated to girls education in developing countries. She is also on the <a href="https://sb.co/">Springboard</a> Media Council and invests her “human capital” in their pipeline of high-growth, women-led companies.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><em>This episode is brought to us thanks to So Money sponsor Chase.</em></p><p>Have you begun your holiday shopping yet? To control the spend over the past few years, as our family has grown, my relatives and I like to participate in a Secret Santa. I have just two people to shop for, as opposed to twenty! And those gifts can be extra special. It's just one way I recommend making your own traditions around the holidays to both enjoy the festivities but also be mindful of your finances.</p><p>Today’s episode has some advice for all of us, as we embark on the spending frenzy. As part of So Money’s partnership with Chase and as the financial education ambassador for Chase, we welcome BJ Mahoney, <em>General Manager Chase Freedom </em>to the show today. He shares some interesting research related to holiday spending, as well as seasonal savings tips.</p><p>For more, check out www.chase.com</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Have you ever hesitated to lean in and play and think big with money? My guest today knows why. Dr. Valerie Rein has spent years working with high achieving women, women who want to have it all and thrive. But what she found in these clients, and eventually in herself, is that often when we’re getting ready to soar, our nervous system will hold us back, signaling to ourselves that we’re not safe. She’s named this response PSD: Patriarchy Stress Disorder. And through her research and over 20,000 hours as a therapist and coach, she’s created a process and new book to help break through it.</p><p>Learn more about Valerie by visiting her website, <a href="https://www.drvalerie.com/">https://www.drvalerie.com/</a>, downloading a <a href="https://www.drvalerie.com/book">free chapter of her book</a>, or listening to her podcast, <a href="https://www.drvalerie.com/hersuccessradio">Her Success Radio</a>. Connect with her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drvalerierein/">@drvalerierein</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

On this week's Ask Farnoosh, one listener wants to know how to get back in the workforce after taking one year off. What is the best way to do that? Also, when is it smart to take some of your savings and invest it in the market...and when is it OK to tap your emergency fund? <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>For many of us, the day we get cut off from our parents is a "money moment," right? Some of us may have had experience with this. For others, it’s completely foreign. Wherever you are in your financial life, I think you’re going to appreciate today’s interview with Amanda Miller Littlejohn, a top nationally recognized expert on personal branding. Amanda is also a podcast host and author of the book P<em>ackage Your Genius. </em></p><p>Amanda is an idea oven, a brand problem solver and creative power house who works at the intersection of public relations, journalism, marketing and social media. How and why she built her business is a very personal journey. And we connect all of the dots on today’s episode - from her experiences with money and her parents, to later in her marriage and the financial complexities that inspired her to finally take the reins in her financial life.</p><p>Learn more about Amanda on her website: <a href="http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/">http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com</a>. Check out her podcast, too, at <a href="https://packageyourgenius.podbean.com/">Package Your Genius</a>.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Cathy Heller is a fire hose of inspiration. She’s the host of the popular podcast Don’t Keep Your Day Job, which was given the #1 spot on iTunes recommend list of shows for the New Year in 2018 and 2019. Cathy’s new book shares the title of her podcast [Don’t Keep Your Day job] and it's filled with inspirational stories from people within her own tribe who have decided to take control of their life’s journey. Her book goes into detail about how to find the work you were meant to do, how to grow your business, and level up your quality of life all around. </p><p>Learn more about Cathy at CathyHeller.com and <a href="https://www.dontkeepyourdayjob.com/">DontKeepYourDayJob.com</a>. And connect with her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cathy.heller/">@cathy.heller</a> and on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dontkeepyourdayjob">@dontkeepyourdayjob</a></p><br><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>From tax deductions to starting your own retirement plan when you're self-employed, Farnoosh and co-host Crystal Lewis answer your biggest money questions of late.</p><p>Co-host Crystal Lewis is a So Money listener and a Texas Certified Public Accountant with 20+ years of accounting experience. She is currently the Corporate Controller at International Risk Management Institute. She is also a John Maxwell certified speaker, trainer and coach. She also has great information for parents and young adults seeking financial education at <a href="http://www.lifepreponline.com/">www.lifepreponline.com</a>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><em>"I’m someone who cares very much about being well liked. It’s taken me a long time to get to the point where I can say that and own that because it feels lame to care as much as I do," says our guest Alicia Menendez, an award-winning journalist. </em></p><p>Does that sound familiar? Can you relate to that? Menendez speaks about this personally on the show and now in a new book called <strong>The Likeability Trap. </strong>Her book observes this fundamental paradox and empowers readers to let go of old rules and reimagine leadership rather than reinventing themselves.</p><p>Alicia is an MSNBC anchor and host of the Latina to Latina podcast. Dubbed Ms. Millennial by the Washington post, journalisms, new gladiator by Elle and a content queen by Marie Claire. Her interviews and reporting have appeared on ABC news, Bustle, PBS and Vice news.</p><p>A native of Union City, New Jersey, Alicia is a graduate of Harvard College. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters. </p><p>For more about Alicia, visit: <a href="http://aliciamenendez.com/">http://aliciamenendez.com/</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We are fortunate to have Eve Rodsky, author of the now New York Times bestseller <em>Fair Play. </em> For anyone who feels as though they have yet to really figure out domestic work in their relationships, to make it 'fair play,' Eve’s got the book, she’s got the game, she’s got the manual and she has the science. It is a fascinating conversation about how she arrived at this topic. How her work is impacting families in particular men, and simple steps that all of us can follow to have more peace on the home front. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Advice for one Silicon Valley household that's making over $100,000 a year, but still managing to live above their means. Farnoosh and special co-host Michael Reynolds, founder of Elevation Financial and the podcast Wealth Redefined answer your questions. Also on today's episode: how Roth 401ks work, paying down a mortgage, and smart budgeting advice. Listen to the end when Farnoosh reveals the winner of the 15 minute money session with her. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Samantha Ettus is a renowned speaker, bestselling author of five books and CEO and founder of Park Place Payments.</p><p>Park Place is a women-owned company fundamentally changing the lives of people seeking opportunities to re-enter the workforce. At the same time, it’s also revolutionizing the payment processing industry.</p><p>Samantha was on the back show in 2015, just before her most recent book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pie-Life-Guilt-Free-Success-Satisfaction/dp/151596521X">The Pie Life</a>, was released. She is a champion for women achieving their dreams and she’s a mom with a Harvard MBA. She believes that to do all the things, we need to let go of all of our guilt and our desire for perfection and enjoy the messy, bumpy ride.</p><p>Samantha and I talk about how she got the idea for Park Place Payments, the need its filling and how she was able to raise money, She has a great story about how when one door shut, several more opened and it ended up helping her raise all the money that she needed to launch the business.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://www.parkplacepayments.com/">ParkPlacePayments</a> to learn more and join to be an account executive. Use the code <strong>Farnoosh</strong> for a $100 discount for initial training, ongoing weekly training, business cards, a Park Place Payments email address, access to marketing materials, and the creation of all proposals when you are prospecting a business.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Investing can give even the most confident a little anxiety. So when it comes to understanding how to invest, especially with talks of a recession - it helps to have a professional who can reassure and break things down. David Stein has managed billions of dollars as a professional advisor. Now, he shares his knowledge with the rest of us on his podcast and book, both entitled Money For The Rest of Us.</p><p>You can learn more about David on his website: <a href="https://moneyfortherestofus.com/">https://moneyfortherestofus.com/</a>. And connect with him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jdstein/">@JDStein</a> on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/jdstein">@JDStein</a></p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Farnoosh and special co-host (and listener) Madison Hopkins answer listeners' money questions, including how to properly budget to end the month without overdrafting. Also: how to save on medical expenses and whether it's a good idea to cash in on your company's stock to pay down debt?</p><p>Madison Hopkins is the creator of Blissed-out Dollar Bills which is helping millennials get comfy with their personal finances. While working with one of the world's largest mutual fund companies, Madison gained the experience and knowledge that she's now using to help everyday women understand their money and investing. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>My guest today is called the father of financial life planning. <strong>Harvard educated economist turned CPA, turned financial advisor,</strong> George Kinder was looking for a deeper way to connect his clients to their values and goals in life. Rather than asking the standard, “When do you want to retire?”, he developed <strong>a three-question framework </strong>to help clients find their path to freedom and live the life they want to live. He now runs the Kinder institute where he trains other financial planners to help their clients in the same way. What would life look like if we used money to support our goals and dreams?</p><p><strong> His books and trainings are all about freedom.</strong> In his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Civilization-Map-Mindfulness/dp/1732792704/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1545059164&sr=8-1&keywords=a+golden+civilization+and+the+map+of+mindfulness"><em>A Golden Civilization and The Map of Mindfulness</em></a>, Kinder draws on 50 years as a mindfulness practitioner, over 30 years as a mindfulness teacher, and his experience training financial advisors globally to challenge the basic concepts of economics, our understanding of democracy, of space-time, and our own hearts. His objective is to bring greater levels of freedom everywhere.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Learn more about George Kinder on his website <a href="https://www.georgekinder.com/">GeorgeKinder.com</a>. Connect with him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/GeorgeDKinder">@GeorgeDKinder</a> and on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeDKinder/">@GeorgeDKinder</a>.</p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>There’s personal finance advice out there tailored to pretty much every category you can think of. But what about graduate students and PhDs? Where can they turn for financial advice to help them not graduate with a mountain of debt after so many years in school? Our guest Emily Roberts graduated from college with $17,000 in student loan debt. She decided to continue her education and get her PhD but realized that she was facing a difficult financial situation: living on a small stipend from her university. Rather than continue to rack up more debt, she began to learn about personal finance. After she and her husband both spent over six years getting their PhDs, they finished their program with over $100k in net worth. Now Emily is determined to help other graduate students take control of their financial future, no matter what their income. </p><p><br></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

This Friday, Farnoosh Torabi and special co-host Priya Malani, a founding partner of Stash Wealth, help answer listeners' financial questions. Today's topics range from prenuptial agreements to debt consolidation, as well as advice for those seeking to pursue a career in finance and financial consulting. What is the future of the industry? <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>How can companies thrive as the world evolves and the marketplace changes? Jennifer Brown is here and she's on a mission to help businesses become more inclusive by creating a workplace where employees can thrive by being who they are. She believes that when employees are able to bring their true self to work, they’re able to motivate and contribute in a way that will boost the bottom line. But it's not always so easy, right?</p><p>Jennifer is the founder of Jennifer Brown Consulting. She's an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant and author of the book <em>Inclusion: Diversity, The Workplace & the Will to Change</em>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Two-thirds of professionals today are dual-career couples, but the talent management within companies isn’t set up to support them. How do you make work <em>work</em> when you and your partner both have fulfilling careers? My guest today, Jennifer Petriglieri has spent years researching how individuals can craft and sustain their personal identities. In her book, Couples That Work, she shares how dual-career couples can manage their work-life journey together.</p><p>Connect with Jennifer on twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/jenpetriglieri?lang=en"> @jenpetriglieri</a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>This week's Ask Farnoosh episode tackles your money questions related to investing, preparing for the cost of a baby, negotiating a starting salary and much more. Tune in for this week's winner for a free money session with Farnoosh. Plus, special co-host Chelsea Silveira Burgos, a SO MONEY listener, joins the mic.</p><p>More about Chelsea: She is a personal finance enthusiast pursing financial independence with her husband and 3 year old daughter. Chelsea and her family live in Central California. She and her husband own their home, save for retirement and college, and are working toward becoming debt free. Chelsea has her Master in Education and works with young children with developmental delays. Chelsea is an avid podcast listener, essential oil devotee, and the friend you DEFINITELY want at the party.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Paul Ollinger is a nationally-touring stand-up comedian, Ivy League MBA and former Facebook sales leader. He performs at comedy clubs and corporate events all over North America. He is also the author of <em>You Should Totally Get an MBA: A Comedian’s Guide to Top U.S. Business Schools</em>.. </p><p>Paul's is the host of the podcast Crazy Money, which promotes financial wisdom and better living through no-holds-barred conversations about the role of money in our lives.</p><p>Paul and I discuss the economics of stand-up comedy, how to make money in the business, the importance of financial runway when you're pursuing your passion and the power and controlling your content.</p><p>Learn more about Paul by visiting his website <a href="https://paulollinger.com/">PaulOllinger.com</a>. And connect with him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Paul_ollinger">@Paul_Ollinger</a> and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/">@Paul_Ollinger</a>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Ali Brown is one of the world’s leading entrepreneurs and coaches who has dedicated her career to empowering women entrepreneurs to create wildly successful businesses.</p><p>Her journey started when she left her New York Ad agency. She struggled at the beginning to find clients and was flat broke. She hung in there and after building it into a successful marketing communications company, she saw firsthand what worked, and what didn’t.</p><p>Now Ali helps guide other women through the ups and downs of starting their own business. Through her website and her podcast, Glambition Radio, she reaches thousands of women each day to help them take their business from tens of thousands of dollars to millions.</p><p>To learn more about Ali’s Iconic event happening in November, <a href="https://alibrown.com/iconic-prereg-secret/">click here.</a> You can also learn more about Ali at website, <a href="http://www.alibrown.com/">AliBrown.com.</p><p></a></p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How to make money from home; True costs to home ownership in NYC; And how to manage with a $230,000 student loan balance. Farnoosh also selects this week's REVIEWER for a 15-minute money session. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>It is difficult to juggle parenthood with your career, that's an understatement, and find a path that works for both your ambitions and your family life. More than 15 million women find themselves on what they call the messy middle. My guest today, Jennifer Gefsky and Stacey Delo are behind the website Après, which helps women return or pivot in their careers. </p><p>Now they have a book to help their audience called <em>Your Turn: Careers, Kids and Comebacks-- A Working Mother’s Guide</em>. We talk about how to anticipate the financials of becoming a mother, a parent while working, how to re-enter the workforce as seamlessly as possible and much more. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Claire Wasserman is the founder of Laides Get Paid, a company that provides the tools, resources, and community to help women negotiate for equal pay and power in the workplace. She dreamed up the idea for Ladies Get Paid after a frustrating work trip.</p><p>Ladies Get Paid holds town halls and community meetups, provides training, and has an active online community. Join Claire Farnoosh and others on November 2nd in Brooklyn for the official conference <a href="https://www.getmoney-getpaid.com/">Get Money Get Paid</a>. Head to <a href="http://ladiesgetpaid.com/somoney">ladiesgetpaid.com/somoney</a> and use the promo code SOMONEY15 for 15% off your ticket.</p><p>Learn more about Ladies Get Paid on their website <a href="https://www.ladiesgetpaid.com/">https://www.ladiesgetpaid.com/</a> and connect with them on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladiesgetpaid/">@LadiesGetPaid</a> on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/ladiesgetpaid">@LadiesGetPaid</a> and on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ladiesgetpaid/">@LadiesGetPaid</a>. </p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>