So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

This week: Are there any fears parents may want to relay to their kids? When is it wise to cash out underperforming stocks? How to choose between two job offers?Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletterOrder her new book, A Healthy State of Panic

We can all agree that every person has the right to be rich and claim wealth. But why do some of us struggle to believe we're worthy of more? Karen Berzanski is a Transformational Money Mindset expert and Certified Pro EFT™ Tapping Coach. She is the founder of TheLuckySoul.com, where she’s helped hundreds of women unapologetically make more money and virtually eliminate financial stress. Her signature 6-week program, M-$POT, helps women transcend their hidden money programming to expect, earn, and enjoy more.

Feel like you're a financial late-bloomer? Guest Anisha Ramakrishna, 39, says she's just starting to take more control of her income and investments. Anisha is the star of the Bravo show, Family Karma, and host of the Dear Media podcast, Currently Cringing. She talks about her career pivots, practicing entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry, and financial lessons learned as an immigrant. Learn more about her work and comedy tour at AnishaComedy.com.More about Anisha: She has been featured in Vogue US, Vogue India, The New Yorker, ET, Page Six, Elle, People, and Harper’s Bazaar. Anisha is best known for her viral comedic one-liners. To her, no topic is off-limits.

On this week's Ask Farnoosh: Advice on managing investments during this turbulent time, the single thing we can do to make the most impact on our finances and is it worth it to hire a financial planner.  Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for all the latest on Farnoosh's new book, and order your copy today.Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletter for the latest updates and financial insights.

Guest Liz Moody is a veteran wellness journalist, lifestyle blogger and author of the hit podcast The Liz Moody Show. Her forthcoming book is 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success’ arriving on October 17. On this episode, Liz shares her definition of wellness, her financial habits that contribute to health and wellness, and her science-backed strategies for enhancing total well-being.

Queen Latifah made her first big splash onto the music scene at age 19, releasing her hit rap single “Ladies, First.” For the next three decades, the Newark, New Jersey native would build a multi-faceted and dynamic career as a musician, actress, producer and philanthropist, blazing a trail for other Black female artists. I recently sat down with Queen during her press tour for The Queen Collective, her latest endeavor, which provides opportunities for women of color in film to tell stories from their viewpoint. In our conversation, she shared some of the financial lessons experienced while growing up and building her business, as well as her ideas on how we can promote more equality in the workplace and close the racial wealth gap.  This episode originally aired on June 10, 2020.

This week -- your student loan questions resurface as federal payment resume. Farnoosh shares an emotional moment this week, reflecting on her childhood. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for all the latest on her new book and order your copy today.

Farnoosh shares stories from her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, including excerpts on the chapters about the fears of loneliness and money. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com to learn more about the book and upcoming events.

With one day until the official release of her book, A Healthy State of Panic, Farnoosh reads from her book.To pre-order and get access to her bonuses (last day!) go to AHealthyStateofPanic.com.To order the audiobook, head to Audible, Amazon or Libro.FM.

This week's questions: How to fill the 401(k) contribution gap in between jobs? Pay off a 0% credit card balance or student loans first? And what are one's spousal rights in marriage? If you're a victim of domestic abuse or financial abuse in your marriage, here are some resources:The All State FoundationThe National Domestic Violence HotlinePre-order A Healthy State of Panic and grab BIG bonuses here.Sign up for her newsletter and be the first to get all the news here.

Is there a cultural moment from your past that looks different in retrospect? Maybe it’s a scandalous tabloid story seared into your teenage brain or a political punchline that just feels wrong now. Guest Susie Banikarim is an Emmy-winning journalist and co-host of the new podcast In Retrospect where she and New York Times editor Jessica Bennett revisit a pop culture moment from the 80s and 90s that shaped them — to try to understand what it taught us about the world, and a woman’s place in it. Susie and Farnoosh talk about the influence of soap operas, the media's portrayal of Monica Lewinsky, and the business of television and how it shapes the cultural discourse.

This is a very special SO MONEY episode taped earlier this summer in front of a live audience at the Midnight Theatre in Manhattan. Our star guest Michelle Buteau is a comedian, author and star of Survival of the Thickest on Netflix. During our conversation, we peel back the layers of Michelle's storied life, sharing insights, anecdotes, and so much laughter. Michelle is not only a master of humor and storytelling. She's also an astute saver and investor. Discover her keys to living a rich life and her current investments.A special thanks to Zelle, our sponsor for the evening and providing us with a space to share transparent financial advice.This episode originally aired on August 21.

Farnoosh offers a glimpse into the framework she teaches in A Healthy State of Panic.Plus: How does Farnoosh define “success?” How does decide which projects are worth her time, resources, and energy?Listeners also have questions about their options when a prospective employer makes a low initial offer, the pros and cons to filing taxes jointly with your spouse and what to do with a $25k inheritance.Grab the last ticket for Farnoosh's Brooklyn launch event here.Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and grab BIG bonuses here.Sign up for her newsletter and be the first to get all the news here.Questions from this episode aired originally on September 15, 2023.

Today’s episode is a deep dive into perfectionism, comparison culture, and the struggles women face when measuring their progress against others. Guest Monica Packer is a normal mom and recovering perfectionist who uncovered the truest model to lasting growth: its progress made practical. As a podcaster and coach, she guides women to find sustainable growth by adopting progress over perfection. Monica is a mom of 5, former middle school teacher, forever Oprah fangirl, perpetual cookie dough maker, and beginner gardener. You can find more about Monica at aboutprogress.com.Pre-order Farnoosh’s new book A Healthy State of Panic.Sign up for Farnoosh’s newsletter.

Employers are increasingly using AI to filter job applications. How can job seekers leverage this technology to increase their chances of landing an interview? Our guest is Laura Michelle Davis, an editor at CNET, where she specializes in personal finance content and also writes about technology, culture, and labor. Her recent piece addresses how AI is changing the game for job seekers and how applicants can stay competitive in the age of automation, algorithms, and machine learning.Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for pre-order bonuses, book tour tickets and more.

This week, Farnoosh answers audience questions about the best ways to afford a car and how to afford quitting your job.Check out her column in Oprah about what to do *before* quitting your job.Pre-order Farnoosh's new book A Healthy State of Panic.Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletter.

Are you a wounded achiever? Transformational career coach Brooke Taylor shares her personal conflict with her "success wounds" and how to spot the different types of wounded achiever in yourself, how each manifests in your life and impact your career and money choices. More about Brooke: She is a global speaker and transformational career coach supporting female leaders at companies like Goldman Sachs, Coinbase, Google, Salesforce, McKinsey, across the globe. She is also a former Marketing Lead at Google. In a crowded career coaching space, Brooke has distinguished herself as “the expert” in helping transform the lives and careers of high-achieving female leaders. Using a combination of Brooke’s personal experience and expertise modalities, Brooke breaks down what she calls women’s deeply ingrained “success wounds” and decouples their identity from their achievements, enabling her clients to scale their income, land promotions 200% faster, negotiate greater raises, and 100% of clients seeking a new job have l

Divya Gugnani is the CEO and co-founder of Wander Beauty, one of the most beloved beauty brands. Listen to learn why Divya is an accidental entrepreneur, how she's become comfortable taking risks, and the power of staying curious. Learn more about Wander Beauty and Divya's new fragrance line Five Sens.Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for pre-order bonuses, Farnoosh's book tour tickets, and more.Reserve your ticket for Farnoosh's book launch in New York. Few spots remain!

This week, we answer audience questions through the lens of financial fear, why it's healthy and how it can guide us to better choices. Special guest Georgia Lee Hussey, co-founder of Modernist Financial, joins to weigh in and help listeners.Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for pre-order bonuses, book tour tickets and more.Come celebrate Farnoosh's book launch in New York.

Guest April Lokar is the Founder of Semi-Conventional, where she helps entrepreneurs amplify their expertise with scalable offers. In her corporate career, she developed her semi-conventional style, finding her own unique way to live life and get things done. Her passion is seeing clients’ light bulb moments as they become clear and confident in the next step for their business. We discuss taking risks in your career & changing jobs to earn more.