Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin

Tracy DiNunzio is an entrepreneur and investor, and founder of luxury resale marketplace Tradesy. She’s sold billions of dollars of pre-owned fashion, raised $150M in venture capital, and taught herself everything from marketing to coding to get there. But according to Tracy, being an entrepreneur has always been her second job; her first is managing a lifelong health condition. Living with Spina Bifida while building her career, Tracy felt like she couldn’t tell the world about her disability. But when she finally opened up about it, the reaction wasn’t at all what she expected. Today, Tracy shares with Nicole the surprising way that she found strength in vulnerability and learned to be a better leader. She also shares fundraising tips and tricks for anyone trying to raise money for their company, and previews the week ahead as she takes Nicole’s seat to guest host an exciting week of Money Rehab. 

Today, Nicole gives six ways you can financially prepare for a baby... plus, a personal update.For the federal financial resources for new parents, click HERE.

Today, Nicole opens up about how she's been thinking about taking parental leave; from the logistical side of taking time off as a self-employed person to the emotional side of stepping away from your work, when you're someone who defines yourself by your work. In this episode, you'll hear a preview of a conversation Nicole had on the podcast she cohosts with Entrepreneur Magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer, where Jason shares how he and his wife figured out these logistical and emotional questions and how Nicole (and any Money Rehabbers interested in being parents!) can too.

The only constant is change; it’s cliche, but true. And when those big life changes happen, often our finances change (or need to!). Today, Nicole talks about how to evolve your money mentality and habits with Aurora Culpo, host of the podcast Barely Filtered. Aurora tells Nicole about how she shifted her money mindset during the big transitions in her life: getting married, becoming a mom, getting divorced, living alone for the first time, and changing careers. Together, Nicole and Aurora share strategies for taking back power in your self-worth and net worth during these big transitions. Check out Aurora’s podcast here, and keep up with her on Instagram here.

Pamela Maass-Garrett, a lawyer and founder of Law Mother, dives into the essentials of financial protection. She shares insights on safeguarding personal finances using legal strategies, highlighting celebrity cases for context. Topics include the advantages of revocable trusts, tax implications of property transfers, and effective financial planning for new parents. Pamela emphasizes creating a meaningful legacy that goes beyond legal documents, encouraging storytelling and emotional connections for lasting impact.

Barbara Corcoran, a real estate expert and Shark Tank investor, shares her candid insights on navigating the often misguided financial trends on TikTok. She discusses which real estate hacks hold water and which are simply myths. Barbara also reflects on the absurdity of celebrity real estate prices and how often she checks her own bank account. Additionally, she humorously compares her fellow Sharks, revealing who she’d team up with for a new business venture. Tune in for some lively real estate wisdom and a few laughs!

PE is obsessed with this one sector right now: boring businesses. We're talking plumbing, pest control, cleaning companies— you know the ones. But this isn't just a move for PE investors; you can do it too. Nicole explains.

This conversation with Heather Dubrow (actor, entrepreneur Real Housewives of Orange County star) has everything: how to have healthy conversations about money with your spouse, tackling money dysmorphia, to prenup or not to prenup, Nvidia, floozy clauses, the Real Housewives arrest record— everything. And one thing is for sure: you'll have as much fun listening to this conversation as Nicole had having it.Check out Heather's capsule collection with Susan Bender here: https://sbxhd.com/ All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice by our hosts or by Money News Network.  

Last year, Nicole had a medical scare... which only got scarier when the bills started rolling in. Today, Nicole shares how she negotiated her medical bills and takes you behind the scenes of a real conversation she had with a medical provider.

There's a chance that inflation may rise at the top of next year. To prep, Nicole shares four inflation-proof investments to help your portfolio.