Money Memories
Money Memories is a podcast that aims to make money conversations less taboo by exploring personal finance through the lens of early memories. Each week, host Ilona Limonta-Volkova interviews a guest about how their earliest money memory shaped their career and relationship with money.
Episodes
The 2 Founders Building the Company They Almost Didn't Start [VIDEO]
Here's a special presentation of one of our recent episodes, now on video! If you're listening in an app that supports video, you can now watch this conversation. Please enjoy!
Before David Black and Heather Townsend became co-founders, they were people who almost did something — and didn't. Dave passed on buying a DC bar for $150,000 because he didn't know where to get financing. Heather built a
She Earned More Investing Than at Her Job. Then Everything Changed.
Nicole Ingham grew up believing money came from sacrifice. In this episode, she shares how a childhood of bargain hunting shaped her financial mindset, why she struggled with money in early adulthood, and the moment investing transformed her life. We explore why women are still underserved by financial systems, how to start investing even with $10, and what it really takes to build wealth on your
The Two Founders Building a Company They Almost Didn't Start
Before David Black and Heather Townsend became co-founders, they were people who almost did something — and didn't. Dave passed on buying a DC bar for $150,000 because he didn't know where to get financing. Heather built an earmuff company, had 500 pairs manufactured in China, and watched them arrive at her apartment. Years later, they met at UVA's Darden School of Business, reconnected during the
She Left a Six Figure Salary to Save Lives One Lap at a Time
Paulana Lamounier grew up in a Haitian household in Long Island where money wasn't talked about openly but was modeled constantly, from susu to savings books to tithing. She went on to build Black People Will Swim after a student's offhand comment about buoyancy sent her down a rabbit hole of racist history she couldn't unsee. In this episode, Paulana gets candid about leaving a $95K salary to go
What My Mom Knew About Business That MBAs Don't
Ray grew up watching his single mother sell homemade dishes poolside during World Cup games in their Silver Lake apartment complex, and never forgot that resourcefulness. After a winding career path from photography to marketing to commercial lending in San Francisco, he returned to LA and found himself more energized by underserved entrepreneurs than by traditional banking. Now a small business c
The Housing Market Nobody Talks About
Jeff Hurst leads Furnished Finder as CEO, working inside a housing market most people never see. Serving traveling nurses and clinicians on short-term contracts, the platform sits where mobility, work, and stability collide. In this conversation, Jeff reflects on how temporary work reshaped housing long before “remote” became a buzzword, why trust outweighs scale, and how health care labor shortag
From Nigeria to Wall Street: A Journey of Resilience and Financial Freedom [Archive Episode]
This episode, we're looking back at our conversation wtih Ehis Akhetuamhen, host and creator of Unmuted Moments, a podcast about finding your voice in work and life. He shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment in Nigeria to building a career in finance in the U.S. After losing his father at 13, he learned that financial success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about
Why Money You Can Access Immediately Feels More Valuable
University of Oregon Associate Professor of Economics Jonathan Davis says he grew up with a sense of scarcity around money. His family always seemed to have enough, but there was this pervasive feeling that they wouldn’t. “I remember this narrative of, ‘money’s gonna be tight this year, don’t expect as many Christmas presents as last year,’” he says. In this episode, Davis shares findings from his
From Sunday Shifts to Whole Foods: Building a Cookie Dough Brand
Kathryn Bricken grew up in a family of six where early responsibility and earning her own money shaped how she viewed work and value. Sunday shifts at Publix, paid at time and a half, taught her how to think strategically about income long before she became a founder. What began as a love of food evolved into building Doughlicious, a gluten-free cookie dough brand now sold at Whole Foods, Target,
The Instagram Effect and Why You're Probably Doing Better Than You Think
Grant Gallagher grew up watching his parents constantly argue about money, teaching him what not to do with finances. Early in his credit union career, helping a 50-year-old man use an ATM for the first time revealed the massive gap in financial education. Now with over 15 years in the industry, he champions hands-on financial literacy through budget simulations and financial reality fairs, as wel
The $38,000 House That Changed Everything
Jaina Anne grew up in a Navy family where money was scarce and the wealthy were viewed with suspicion. The 2020 market crash jolted her into seeking financial literacy, leading from Palantir stocks to Ethereum mining to real estate investing. A chance conversation about a $38,000 Indiana house shattered her California assumptions and launched her into building a 10-property portfolio using creativ
Building Latin America’s Open Banking Future — En Español
When first featured on Money Memories in English, Ximena’s story stood out as one that needed to be shared more widely. This episode continues the conversation in Spanish. She reflects on how growing up in Uruguay shaped her entrepreneurial mindset, what it took to raise venture funding in a conservative business culture, and why Prometeo was designed as a pan-regional platform from day one. The d
A Founder’s Journey from Tehran to Web3
In this episode of Money Memories, Ilona sits down with Bam Azizi, founder of Mesh, to explore how childhood hustle and immigrant resilience shaped his path from a makeshift library in Iran to scaling infrastructure for the future of crypto. Bam shares why user experience—not hype—is the industry’s biggest hurdle, and why staying lean might be a startup’s greatest asset.
A Mother’s Memory: The Pain That Sparked a Mental Health Startup
After losing his mom shortly after college, Drew Barvir set out on a journey to understand the complex connection between money, mental health, and meaning. In this episode, he opens up about how childhood arguments over finances shaped his earliest beliefs, how grief became a turning point, and why he built Sonar — a tech platform bringing accessible emotional support to students across the count
From Caja de los Zapatos to Financial Freedom: Alejandra Lozano's Journey with Operation Hope [Archive]
Meet Alejandra Lozano, a dedicated Financial Wellbeing Coach for Operation HOPE, located inside Wells Fargo’s HOPE Inside center in South LA. With over seven years of experience in the finance industry, Alejandra is passionate about uplifting Black and Brown communities and empowering their financial journeys. Alejandra shares how her childhood experience with "la caja de los zapatos" (the shoe bo
Solving the climate puzzle with clean energy, blockchain and bold ideas
What happens when blockchain meets clean energy? In this episode of Money Memories, we explore the intersection of climate tech and Web3 with Adam Silver, founder of VC-backed startup Plural. Learn how decentralized technology can help modernize the power grid, support the energy transition, and drive impact at scale. Whether you are a climate enthusiast, crypto-curious, or love founder stories, t
A Student Loan "Sherpa" Breaks Down What Borrowers Need to Know
Student loan expert Michael Lux—featured in The Wall Street Journal—has spent years helping borrowers navigate the complexities of repayment and policy changes as the founder of The Student Loan Sherpa.
In this episode of Money Memories, we break down the latest in student loans: key policy shifts, smart repayment strategies, and what borrowers need to know now.
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From Nigeria to Wall Street: A Journey of Resilience and Financial Freedom
We’re joined by Ehis Akhetuamhen, host and creator of Unmuted Moments, a podcast about finding your voice in work and life. He shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment in Nigeria to building a career in finance in the U.S. After losing his father at 13, he learned that financial success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about where you work. We talk about career choic
How Even $5 Can Change Your Financial Future
Many of us grew up with a scarcity mindset around money. Tim Flacke, co-founder of Commonwealth, explores how that mindset develops, why savings matter beyond just dollars and cents, and how his organization is working to change financial systems for the better.
Generational Wisdom: Financial Lessons from My Grandmother
Ilona sits down with Katrina Robinson, a professional trustee and wealth management expert, whose journey spans Kingston, Jamaica, to leading the multinational estate planning firm Cone Marshall. Katrina shares how her grandmother's wisdom and lessons on saving shaped her approach to planning for the future. Katrina also discusses the importance of financial planning at every stage of life, provid
Why Investing in Yourself is the Best Financial Decision
Ximena Aleman, CEO and co-founder of Prometeo, shares her incredible journey from growing up in Montevideo, Uruguay, to leading a fintech infrastructure company in Latin America. She discusses the financial challenges of her childhood, and how she navigated a transition from a career in journalism to tech. Ximena provides insights into Prometeo's work in revolutionizing financial services through
From Caja de los Zapatos to Financial Freedom: Alejandra Lozano's Journey with Operation Hope
Meet Alejandra Lozano, a dedicated Financial Wellbeing Coach for Operation HOPE, located inside Wells Fargo’s HOPE Inside center in South LA. With over seven years of experience in the finance industry, Alejandra is passionate about uplifting black and brown communities and empowering their financial journeys. Alejandra shares how her childhood experience with "la caja de los zapatos" (the shoe bo
One Founder's Journey from Small Town Roots to Becoming a Tech Titan
Hans Koch is the CEO of the augmented reality platform MyXR. Hans shares poignant memories of growing up in Southwestern Michigan, reflecting on his early money lessons and the influence of his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into the impact of his father's battle with ALS, which in turn shaped his outlook on life and business. Hans recounts his first ventures into real estate and techn
Is That Really What I Wake Up Everyday To Do? [Archive]
Tosin Mills is the product and growth strategy manager at Microsoft. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Tosin shares how her experience of moving from Nigeria to the United States played an important role in her understanding of the value of money, and what her favorite money slogan is.
Bonus: I found an NF
The Dangers of Being Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
In this episode, guest John Hill reflects on his childhood lessons in saving and the importance of compound interest instilled by his family in Western Pennsylvania. Transitioning to a career in asset management, John shares insights into founding Quorus, a technology-enabled asset manager aimed at personalizing investment portfolios. John also offers beginner tips for financial wellness, and when
Empowering Financial Inclusion: One Leader’s Global Journey to Fintech Innovation [Archival Episode]
Leslie Gillin is the Chief Growth Officer of Pagaya, a lending platform that uses artificial intelligence to improve credit decision-making. Leslie shares how her mother instilled the importance of financial independence early on, and the challenges she faced around unconscious biases as a woman in the C-suite. This is an archival episode from October 2023.
A Journey to Financial Empowerment with the CEO of Accrue Savings
A conversation with Michael Hershfield, CEO of Accrue Savings. From his humble beginnings in Canada to his entrepreneurial ventures and eventual founding of Accrue, Michael shares poignant insights into the importance of financial literacy, responsible spending, and the mission to revolutionize savings behavior in America. We talk about Michael’s lessons learned from failed ventures, and his visio
Why Net Worth is Not Self Worth [Archive Episode]
This episode originally aired on July 13th, 2022. As a new college graduate living in New York City, Aja Evans thought she had made it. She quickly realized, however, that the weekly bottomless brunches add up. Eventually, she took control of her spending habits. Today, Aja is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in financial wellness. She shares how her personal journey informed her de
Unleashing Your Financial Superpowers with Arta Finance
We talk to Caesar Sengupta, the founder of Arta, a technology platform revolutionizing the world of personal finance. We delve into Caesar's background and his journey from growing up in India to studying computer science at Stanford and eventually joining Google. Caesar shares his early money memories and the shift in his mindset towards money as he discovered the financial superpowers of the ult
From Childhood Portfolios to Fintech Innovation: Brian Barnes on Building M1 Finance
Brian Barnes is the founder and CEO of the wealth management platform M1 Finance. Founded in 2015, the company uses digital tools to help customers automate the way that they invest and save. Brian shares how a stock pitch competition in school shaped his passion for investing, and how this experience later influenced his philosophy for M1. He also shares his three key tips for long-term financ
Can Student Loans and Savings Coexist? [Archive Episode]
Eryn Schultz is the founder of pHERsonal Finance Day, a platform that offers courses and content tailored to high-earning women. Eryn is a graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Business School. She discusses what inspired her to plunge into entrepreneurship, and answers your questions about student loans.
From Sailing Dreams to Boating Empire: The Catamaran Guru Success Story
A conversation with Estelle and Stephen Cockcroft, the founders of Catamaran Guru, a boating business. They discuss their journey in yacht brokering, how their early childhood experiences in South Africa inspired them on their quest to sail around the world, and the key to a harmonious business and personal relationship.
Revolutionizing Financial Services for America's Workforce
Nico Simko is the founder and CEO of Clair, a digital banking app that allows customers to access funds from their paycheck sooner. Nico built Clair on one simple premise; if you can send money instantly to your friends via Venmo, then why can’t you receive your paycheck as soon as you complete a job? Nico discusses how his multicultural Swiss upbringing shaped his views on money, his journey in
Building a $200 Million Real Estate Portfolio One Duplex at a Time
Drew Breneman is the founder and CEO of the real estate platform, Breneman Capital. Drew shares how his initial journey into real estate began with a successful online business in high school. A business which, over time, evolved into a $200 million portfolio. Drew discusses why he believes that real estate is still a meaningful tool for building long-term wealth, and the number one thing that h
Empowering Financial Inclusion: One Leader's Global Journey to Fintech Innovation
Leslie Gillin is the Chief Growth Officer of Pagaya, a lending platform that uses artificial intelligence to improve credit decision-making. Leslie shares how her mother instilled the importance of financial independence early on, and the challenges she faced around unconscious biases as a woman in the C-suite.
How to Turn Your Passion into Profit
Chase Allen is a South Carolina-based iron artist. He discusses his transition from real estate marketing to founding his artistic venture, Iron Fish Art. Raised by a single mother, he recalls early financial struggles and being inspired by creative trailblazers. In spite of skepticism, he dived into his passion for metalworking, even funding his business through credit cards. Chase's story empha
Unlocking Financial Wellness with a 'Titan'
Joe Percoco is the CEO and founder of the wealth management fintech Titan, which aims to provide elite capital management for everyday Americans. Joe shares his upbringing in a small New Jersey town, his earliest money memory of receiving a bond as a gift, and how his experience as an outsider working on Wall Street inspired him to develop a solution to empower individuals with better investment
From Bar Soap to Robots: One CEO's Journey to the Peak of AI
Steve Carlin is the CEO of AiFi, an AI platform that enables retailers to scale autonomous shopping solutions. Although Steve began his career working with consumer products, he eventually found his calling working with cutting-edge technology firms. Steve shares the financial lessons he has held onto along the way, and why it's never a bad idea to ride the career "brontosaurus."
Dragging Your Way Into Self-Expression (Archive Episode)
A 2021 study by the Human Rights Campaign found that LGBTQ+ individuals are 6 percentage points more likely to live in poverty and that they earn, on average, approximately 89 cents for every dollar earned by their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. Money Memories is celebrating pride month and re-airing this conversation with the Berlin-based drag artist Karlie Kant. Karlie shares the financial challenge
Overcoming Self-Doubt to Achieve Financial Independence
Conversations around financial independence can often feel exclusionary. Much of the personal finance content that is available seems like it caters to people who haven't faced financial hardships. This week's guest, Alex Shapero, is a public high school teacher. Alex shares his emotional response to seeing large sums of debt, and the importance of balancing financial growth with self-care.
How This Startup Uses AI to Help People Build Credit
Today, 34% of Americans are "credit invisible;" They lack access to basic lending products such as credit cards. Upstart is on a mission to change that. The fintech platform uses AI models to improve access to affordable credit. In this conversation with CEO and co-founder David Girouard, we discuss how his humble upbringing opened his eyes to the challenges the financial challenges that typica
An Author's Global Journey from Finance to Culinary Writing
Reem Kassis is an award-winning Palestinian writer whose work focuses on the intersection of food, history, and politics. Her cookbook, “The Arabesque Table,” has received rave reviews and was listed on the New York Times' Best Cookbooks of 2021. Reem talks about how she was able to overcome cultural taboos around money talks, and why she is teaching her daughters the importance of self-worth.
Why Your New Year's Resolution Should Be to Increase Your Emergency Fund
Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez is a personal finance writer and host of the Real Simple podcast "Money Confidential." She describes how her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents influenced her attitude around frugality, and made her realize that the common discourse around money didn't speak to her experience. Plus, we talk about why the common recommendation for emergency fund savings might
A Holiday Guide to Personal Finances
Chris Ramos is a personal finance aficionado. Chris received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech University, and proceeded to work in government for several years before deciding to pursue an MBA. He was admitted to the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and faced a conundrum: attend a prestigious school and take on debt, or forgo the opportunity to avoid the expense? We talk about ho
The 3 Most Important Lessons Every Startup Founder Should Learn
Miguel Fernandez is the founder of Capchase, a fintech platform that provides financing for software-as-a-service ("SaaS") companies. Miguel shares some of the biggest mistakes he made as a startup founder, and how those lessons helped Capchase raise almost $1 billion in financing. He also shares how growing up in Spain influenced his views on risk aversion, and who he is supporting in this Worl
Think Car Insurance is Boring? Think Again.
Did you know that 13% of US drivers are uninsured? This week’s guest, Murray Macdonald, is on a mission to change that. Murray is the co-founder of the insurtech company Just Insure, which aims to provide affordable coverage using advanced data analytics. Murray grew up in South Africa, and talks about how witnessing extreme income disparities influenced his belief in the importance of equal acce
Trading in a Suit for a Hard Hat
Jake Blum is not only an esteemed host of his own podcast, called Quakers and Makers, he’s also a financial planner with Northwestern Mutual. Jake shares what his keys to financial wellness are, and his journey from investment banking on Wall Street to running his own business.
Want to Reach Your Financial Goals? Write Them Down.
Elizabeth a recent college graduate and creator of the platform MyTwoCentsFinance. While she was a full-time student, Elizabeth saved more than $20,000 that helped her achieve her goal of living in Spain after graduation. She shares her strategies for financial planning, and why setting ambitious "stretch" goals is an important step in this process.
If You Think Money Will Solve All of Your Problems - Think Again
Shay Bloch is a serial entrepreneur from Tel Aviv, Israel. Currently, he is the CEO of Jobox.ai, which is a platform that connects individuals freelance home services professionals. Shay shares what his biggest financial obstacle was as CEO, the toughest decisions he has had to make, and why sometimes, even money isn't enough to solve your problems.
Making it Work in the Business of Fashion
Pinaman Owusu-Banahene is the founder and CEO of Adjoaa, an online fashion marketplace that highlights African designers. A graduate of the London School of Economics, Pinaman spent her childhood between Ghana and New Zealand. Although she initially began her career in public policy, she has since pivoted into the world of entrepreneurship, where she leverages her global perspective to connect c
Has Home Ownership Become the American Nightmare?
According to the Wall Street Journal, housing affordability in the United States is at its lowest level since 1989. Prospective buyers are stuck on the sidelines, worrying about whether to pull the trigger or continue waiting on the sidelines. For many, the American Dream of home ownership has turned into the American Nightmare. Dave Rich is a real estate expert, who shares his perspective and
Why Net Worth is Not Self Worth
As a new college graduate living in New York City, Aja Evans thought she had made it. She quickly realized, however, that the weekly bottomless brunches add up. Eventually, she took control of her spending habits. Today, Aja is a licensed mental health counselor specializing in financial wellness. She shares how her personal journey informed her decision to offer this unique angle to her thera
Why Is Asking For Money So Hard?
Maria MacMullin is the Senior Director of Major Gifts for the Genesis Women’s Shelter in Dallas, Texas. Maria has played a key role in securing over $70 million in philanthropic gifts for a wide number of organizations, and we talk about the importance of giving back in the personal finance journey. She is also the host of the Podcast on Crimes Against Women and the Genesis Podcast.
Managing Money as an Aspiring Olympian
Oliver Tweddell's two greatest passions are sailing and investing. Tweddell has spent the majority of his life training to qualify for Australia's Olympic team. Although he just missed out on the Tokyo games, he pivoted into the world of investing and started Minted Millennials, an online financial literacy platform. We talk about how budgeting as an athlete can be a "feast to famine" cycle and
How This NFT Startup Connects Fans With Athletes
Blockasset is an NFT platform and ecosystem that allows fans to buy tokens of their favorite athletes. Founders Ryan and Mike share how their humble roots inspired their entrepreneurial passion, and what's behind the NFT craze.
How One Juilliard-Trained Violinist Finds Harmony Between Budgeting and Performing
Celia Zhang has built an illustrious career as a performer and educator, having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the Juilliard School in 2014 and subsequently receiving her master's degree from the Yale School of Music in 2016. She recently started a music school called Village Youth Conservatory.
Celia’s parents immigrated to the U.S. from China, and she talks abou
How to Build Wealth While Being in School
Rebekah is a New York City-based student and blogger. She shares how her earliest money memory of choosing the lowest cereal as a child influenced her to think about the connection between money and health, and why it's important to reframe money mistakes into lessons.
The Surprising Similarities Between Money and Physical Fitness
Dr. Norma Reyes is a career mindset coach who helps successful Latinas overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome while on their professional journeys. She is also the host of the "Manifest Your Career" podcast. We talk about how growing up in a non-traditional Mexican household shaped Dr. Reyes’ independence around money, and the financial lessons she hopes to pass on to her children
Is That Really What I Wake Up Everyday To Do?
Tosin Mills is the product and growth strategy manager at Microsoft. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Tosin shares how her experience of moving from Nigeria to the United States played an important role in her understanding of the value of money, and what her favorite money slogan is.
Bonus: I found an NF
How to Make Your Financial Dreams Come True
Rod Griffin is Senior Director of Public Education and Advocacy for Experian.He leads Experian's national consumer education programs and works with consumer advocates, financial educators, media and others to help consumers increase their ability to understand and manage their personal finances and protect themselves from fraud and identity theft.
Bridging the Racial Wealth Gap with Fintech
This episode features Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel, the co-founders of Esusu, a fintech platform that leverages data to bridge the racial wealth gap. Today, more than 7 million Americans are unbanked, and more than 20 million are credit invisible, meaning they lack credit history with one of the 3 credit reporting agencies. Esusu helps individuals build credit by allowing them to report their rent
NFT, Easy as 1-2-3
Mattias Tengblad is the Co-founder and CEO of Corite, a platform that allows artists and their fans to join forces. Corite allows people to invest in music they really love and get paid when it’s streamed on Spotify and Apple Music. Mattias and his founders have explained that Corite is the first platform to “truly enable fans to invest in artists and be a part of the creative journey from the fir
Why You Can Never Break Up With Money
Jenn Uhen loves to talk about money as the Founder/Community Organizer of The Pledgettes. The Pledgettes is on a mission to abolish the gender wealth gap by facilitating money conversations with womxn through expert-led events and an engaged membership community. Jenn talks about her biggest money mistakes, why it's important to empower women to be more engaged in their financial choices, and how
You Weren't Born to Pay Bills and Die
Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is the creator and host of “Yo Quiero Dinero,” a platform dedicated to connecting diverse change-makers who are sharing their personal finance stories and inspiring others to take their dinero to the next level. She is also the creator of a food blog called Delish D’Lites. In our conversation, we talk about not playing small and stepping up the opportunities you have crea
Spotlight on Latino Voices: Daniela Pierre Bravo
Daniela Pierre-Bravo is a New York City-based booking producer for MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” She is also the co-author, alongside Mika Brezinski, of the best-selling book “Earn It! Know Your Value and Grow Your Career, in Your 20s and Beyond.”
Daniela grew up in Ohio, as the daughter of immigrants from Chile. She found out that she was undocumented shortly before beginning college. Daniela shares h
Making Sure Your Dinero Matters
A conversation with award-winning personal finance podcaster and author Jen Hemphill. Jen is the host of the "Her Dinero Matters Podcast," which focuses on the advancement of U.S. Latinas to minimize the gender wage gap while creating a healthy, confident conversation around money. She has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Clark Howard, USAA, Oprah Magazine and award-winning podcasts
Learning How To Be Young, But Not Broke
Kavya Ravikanti is a graduate of the University of Virginia, and one of the founders of Young, Not Broke, a personal finance community whose mission is to empower young people to manage their money through various content and events. Since launching the platform, she and her team have successfully expanded the platform to include a newsletter with thousands of subscribers.
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Is Money A Man's World?
Kim Bridges is the senior vice president and director of financial planning at BOK Financial. Kim shares how she found her way to personal finance after initially joining the marine corps, and how seeing her mother manage financially after divorce opened her eyes to the importance of financial empowerment for women.
Reaping What You Sow Financially
Carter Malloy is the founder of the farming startup AcreTrader. AcreTrader is a farmland real estate investment company offering low minimum, passive farm investments.. Carter grew up in an Arkansas farming family and has had a lifelong passion for investing, agriculture, and conservation. Prior to founding AcreTrader, he was part of an equity investment firm and a managing director with an invest
Small Money Moves, Big Wins
Everyday Finance Gal is on a mission to help people build generational wealth. She and her family immigrated to the United States from Armenia. Her earliest money memory was translating a rent increase to her parents. “That’s when I first realized we didn’t have money,” she recalls. This experience influenced her to become an expert saver. Eventually, she built generational wealth for her family b
Divorcing Yourself From an Arranged Marriage with Debt
Latasha Peterson is a blogger, side hustle coach and creator of Arts and Budgets, a blog dedicated to side hustles. In our conversation, Latasha describes why her relationship to debt was like being in an arranged marriage, and how her early memories of her parents’ difficult relationship with money influenced her into adulthood. She shares how she was able to take control of her financial journey
Building Financial Solutions for the Common Good
Catherine Wright is on a mission to help make people more financially secure.
She is passionate about developing innovative solutions to promote economic opportunities for underserved communities. We discuss how her earliest money money taught her the value of discipline, and why retirement and estate planning are crucial financial planning milestones.
Catherine is a graduate of Georgetown Unive
Are Are Your Finances Controlling You?
Today’s guest is content creator Brandon from the IG account “Worth Life Balance.” After receiving an athletic scholarship, Brandon was initially set on a career in sports. However, he quickly realized that those opportunities were few and far between, and shifted into a career in finance. Brandon shares how his earliest money memories from a paper route taught him the importance of not spending m
Dragging Your Way Into Creative Self-Expression
Karlie Kant lives for the applause, applause, applause.
She is a Berlin-based drag queen with self-proclaimed “big visions…and an even bigger nose!”
We discuss how Karlie defines success – both monetarily and artistically- as well as the unique “startup risks” that drag performers face.
Pray we catch you tuning in to this epic episode!
Let's Talk About Money
Kelsey Willock is the Founder and CEO of Tardi - a psychology backed financial wellness and investment platform. She is also the author of "Not Your Boyfriend's Investment Advice" - a weekly newsletter where she uses humor and storytelling to educate her readers about investing and finance. Prior to her work at Tardi and NYBIA, she worked for Goldman Sachs advising institutional clients and on Lau
The Story of A'govest: A Mexican Fintech Startup Built by Women, for Women
Marisol Pérez-Chow and Fernanda Cuadra are the founders of agovest.com, a platform aimed at reducing the gender wealth gap for women in Mexico. They met while pursuing their MBAs at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Building A Digital Ellis Island
Amir Hemmat is the co-founder and CEO of Welcome Technologies. Welcome Tech is the “digital Ellis Island” and future global platform for immigration. It is currently focused on the U.S. Latinx community, the largest immigrant community in the world. Amir shares how his parents’ immigrant experience influenced his relationship with money, and how overcoming cancer shifted his perspectives.
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How the CEO of the Fintech Payslip Balances Financial and Mental Wellness
A conversation with the founder and CEO of Payslip, Fidelma McGuirk. Payslip offers its customers real-time visibility and control of payroll processes, something unheard of in an industry that is typically siloed and non-customizable. Fidelma talks about how growing up in Ireland shaped her work ethic, and how she balances financial wellness with mental wellness.
Parlez-vous "money?"
Jonathan Verhaeghe, better known as "Joney Talks," is a Belgian personal finance content creator. After spending a year living in France on his company's dime, he realized that there was more that he could be doing with his money, but wasn't sure where to start. This prompted him to start documenting his personal finance journey, which he now shares via his podcast and blog. We talk about the diff
Say "No" to Payday Loans
Paris Grant is a student at Florida International University and host of the "Millennial to Millionaire" podcast, which is dedicated to spreading financial literacy to the millennial generation. Growing up, Paris was primarily raised by the women in his family. We talk about how this influenced his relationship to money, particularly around valuing your worth. He also shares his biggest money mist
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