So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

I received a book shortly after the election results that put a big smile on my face...I really needed it. The book is In the Company of Women. You have to read this and it's a great gift. The author GraceBonney profiles 100 female entrepreneurs of all ages, races, backgrounds and industries to share their practical and inspirational advice. It's a gorgeous book with outstanding photography, a book that you'll want to proudly display in your home.  Grace is a small business owner, herself. She's the founder of Design*Sponge, a daily website for the creative community that she launched back when she was only 23 years old. Today, it reaches nearly 2 million people per day and has been dubbed "Martha Stewart Living for millennials."For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about how to find stocks on sale, what to do with the extra income you're earning from a freelance job and more.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rachel Blumenthal is the founder of Rockets of Awesome, which is this really smart company that I’ve actually engaged with. How it works is if you’re a parent or someone who wants to gift clothing to children, you can go on the website, sign up for a membership. They ask you a series of questions about your child; age, measurements, but also the taste of your kid. What kind of a kid do you have? Is he or she active? They gather all that information, all that intel and send you a personal box to your door with about 12 items for your child. It’s really functional, really affordable, and the clothing is very unique. I have to say, as someone who’s now been buying clothes for little people for the past two, three years. It gets very redundant. When you go on the playground, a lot of the kids are wearing the same things. It’s nice to find a resource, like Rockets of Awesome, that kind of does a lot of the work for you, brings the clothing to your house, catered to your family, and for very affordable price points.Prior to starting this company, she was the CEO of Cricket’s Circle, a trusted resource and editorial engine for everything baby and toddler. Her insights from Cricket’s Circle led her to the birth of Rockets of Awesome.Another fun fact about Rachel; she is the partner of Neil Blumenthal. Of course, if you watched Follow the Leader on CNBC, you remember Neil. He is the co-founder of Warby Parker along with Dave Gilboa. Of course, Warby Parker is, as they say in the tech world, in the entrepreneur world, a unicorn valued at over a billion dollars. They know how to run businesses and so does Rachel.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are obsessed with young retirees on So Money. And when I read about today's guest, I booked her immediately. Kristy Shen believes to be Canada's youngest retiree, calling it quits from her 9 to 5, along with her husband Bryce, at 31 years old. Today, they're traveling the world with $1 million in the bank (earning interest).Learn the inner financial workings of their early retirement strategy: how much they saved, how they invested their money and how much they're living of of now...and why they have no plans to ever make more money.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about whether it's worth it to purchase a car out of state to avoid paying higher taxes, how to stop the feeling of anxiety when pulling from your emergency fund and more.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking about reverse-engineering your career and other opportunities. If you've ever caught yourself saying, "Someday that'll be me," or "Someday I'd love to do this..." Well, let today be the day you finally map out the plan. There's something to be said and taught about FIRST figuring out who you ultimately want to be or what you want to do...analyzing how to get there, the mechanics, connecting the dots and then creating that experience for yourself. Our guest today Amanda Kludt has her own experience with this. She landed her current role as the Editor-in-Chief of Eater by keeping her eye on the prize and implementing great strategy.Eatery, for those who may not know, is a popular guide to dining and drinking in the world's best food cities. Since becoming the site's Editor-in-Chief Amanda's expanded their reviews, investigative journalism and even targeted topics like why aren't there more women in the restaurant business? She's also responsible for helping the website score four James Beard Awards, it's the highest honor in food journalism. The New York Daily News calls her one of the 50 most powerful women in New York. For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Mah, CEO of inDinero, shares her journey from a young entrepreneur to building a successful company. She discusses the challenges faced, the evolution of her business, and the importance of making technology and STEM accessible for young women. Mah also talks about her frugal lifestyle, money lessons from parents, and redefining success by prioritizing personal happiness. She shares her 'so money moment' of investing profits back into her business for smart investments.

In this week's episode of Ask Farnoosh, I answer your biggest questions about if you should put that your position is a temp position on your resume when looking for a new job, my opinions on rent-to-own options, getting out of debt and more.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How organized are you? I could spend hours at The Container Store. I love creating a place and space for everything...My mind works best when the space I'm in is calm and organized...Sometimes it keeps me up late. But it's just who I am.And as we head into the new year with the goal to make our lives more streamlined and functional, I've invited BarbaraReich, The Queen of Clean on the show, she is the founder of a firm that specializes in the organization of people, their lives and physical space. Her company is called Resourceful Consultants. Whether you're a powerful executive or a busy parents her advice can help us find more harmony in our spaces, our homes, offices even our PHONES (my iPhone could use some decluttering)...and along the way her tips can help us improve time management.  Some more about Barbara... in 2014 she co-founded Never Caught Up, LLC which focuses on work-life integration, women empowerment and wellness. She is also the author of Secrets of an Organized Mom.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I love celebrating birthdays and the holidays but no matter how much I try to insist that family and friends DO NOT buy gifts for Evan we still end up with so many toys. People want to give and I love them for it...But what if there was a better way to channel that good will into something more meaningful for your children...? Today's guest is working on a solution. Tanya Van Court recently launched iSow.com, a site that helps our kids and the younger generation understand the true value of money, where young people can choose "goals" instead of goods in 3 key categories: saving towards the future, sharing with those who are less fortunate and spending wisely on things that matter. Then iSow creates a link that you can share with friends and family that are wondering what to gift you for the next occasion. The site is still in its infancy but has received over 1,000 members.More about Tanya... before starting iSow, Tanya served as the Vice President of Partner Marketing at Discovery Education. She also worked at Nickelodeon as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Preschool and Parenting digital products.She's dedicated her career to the well-being of kids and is a mom, herself.For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.com.Learn more about Farnoosh's upcoming literary workshop Book to Brand. Early bird registration is now open! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.