So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Today’s guest is going to share the importance of having mentor in our lives…She is the author of the new book Getting There: A Book of Mentors. In it she interviews 30 leaders across different career paths that share their journey on the road to achieving success. From Warren Buffett to Frank Gehry to Sara Blakely, the billionaire inventor of Spanx shapewear for women.Her book offers great advice for everyone from students to those who’ve been working in their fields for years. It’s practical and priceless wisdom that we can apply across the board whether in our careers or elsewhere. She also wrote the book New York Characters, which pays tribute to some of the most interesting New Yorkers at the time. Gillian also received her law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and is a photographer. She lives in NYC.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.

Hannah Ouimet is here on the show today. She's running a six-figure fashion business from her phone, yes, by selling some of her unwanted clothes and accessories. And now she's gotten so good at it, she knows how to buy items elsewhere at a low cost and re-sell them. And by the way, she's only 23-years-old. She got her start in college and she's still in college. She decided to just sell some things from her closet that she didn't want anymore to make a few extra bucks, and she did this on a site called "Poshmark", which allows users to sell their unwanted clothes and accessories to fellow Poshmark App users.And before she knew it, Hannah was not only making a profit selling her own stuff, but also her friends items. She started buying designer apparel on deep discount, reselling that for a profit, and over time she has amassed something like 2 million users on Poshmark and she's been inspired to actually go out on her own, still working with Poshmark but also starting her own e-commerce shop called "Hannah Beury". Her success story's been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, and Refinery29 among other places. And now she's on So Money! Very proud and excited to share her journey with you because I think what it really teaching us is that with an app and a phone and some unwanted clothes, and we've all got some unwanted items in our closet, you can make a few bucks and in best case scenario you can turn it into a lucrative business and it is this entrepreneurial success story that has brought her to this show.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.

Hair is a big business. My guest Myleik Teele is revolutionizing the world for women who have curly hair. She founded curlBOX, an exclusive and affordable monthly subscription box full of amazing haircare products for women with curly hair. This small big idea lets women try travel and sample sized hair products before actually making the purchase and investing in a full-sized bottle. CurlBox has partnerships with major brands and distributors including Procter & Gamble, Walmart, Target and Shea moisture. The company has over 200k Instagram followers and Teele even created a web-series, curlBOX TV, which gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite hair care brands. Behind this business is a remarkable personal story. And that’s where my interview with Myleik – who is only in her early 30s – begins.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.

On today's special extended episode of Ask Farnoosh I answer your biggest questions about saving for college, selecting the right money team, budgeting, getting out of an unhappy job, getting out of debt, making money from blogging, and figuring out your 401k.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.

On today's special extended episode I answer your biggest questions about getting out of credit card debt before starting a business, retirement strategies, starting over in your sixties, investing, exploring career options, when she makes more in the relationship, and what to do with extra cash. 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.

Joe Saul-Sehy is co-host of the popular Stacking Benjamins podcast and is a contributor to the Money Tree Investing podcast. In his former life as a financial advisor of 16 years and the WXYZ Television “Money Man” (Detroit ABC Affiliate), he helped families overcome debt, open and operate businesses, put kids through college and retire successfully. He’s been featured in publications as diverse as newspapers like The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun Times, and Baltimore Sun, and magazines such as Bride, Child and Best Life. For more information visit www.somoneypodcast.comLearn 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.

Matt Becker took his experience raising 2 little boys and his financial background as a CFP, and he started Mom and Dad Money. It's a fee-only financial planning practice that's dedicated to helping new parents build happy families by making money simple. He also has written a new book called "The New Parents Guide to Financial Independence,” which we discuss, as well as the biggest financial issues he personally tackled when becoming a parent and interesting ways to save on childcare costs. I asked him specifically for tips saving that and how single income households can limit their financial risk.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 today's So Money episode I chat with Richard Davies, a former news reporter for ABC and the current co-host for the weekly podcast How Do We Fix It? Davies talks to me about his reporting career and and the financial problems he aims to solve on his weekly podcast. 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.

Dr. Paul Zak is a scientist, prolific author and public speaker. He has the very unique job title of Neuroeconomist. Dr. Zak has degrees in mathematics and economics and also has post-doctoral training in neuroimaging. In 2004, his lab discovered that the brain chemical oxytocin allows us to determine whom we can trust. Since then, he has continued to study the chemical, and his current research has shown that oxytocin is responsible for virtuous behaviors, working as the brain’s “moral molecule.” This knowledge is being used to understand the basis for civilization and modern economies, improve negotiations and treat neurologic and psychiatric disorders. The possibilities are endless. He has also written a book called The Moral Molecule: The Source of Love and Prosperity about his discoveries on oxytocin. He has a fascinating perspective on decision-making and finance.  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 today's episode of So Money Podcast I chat with Daphne Oz, a natural food chef, New York Times bestselling author and co-host of the ABC show The Chew.  Daphne shares how she seizes the moment and experiences life in the now, about her celebrity father, Dr. Oz, and the valuable lesson she learned at age 9 about 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.