So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

To understand what’s behind existing wealth and opportunity gaps, history is sometimes our greatest teacher. But chances are when we think of the crack era, our minds go to how it was depicted in the media or political campaigns and policing in the 1980s and 1990s. Do we really know the individuals who suffered and what happened to them? And while people suffered, who profited? How do the failures of that epidemic continue to haunt and hold back our plight against drugs, as well as social justice and wealth equality today? Donovan Ramsey is our guest and the author of the new, acclaimed book WHEN CRACK WAS KING: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era. (This episode aired originally on July 31).Subscribe to Farnoosh’s newsletterGet $300 in bonuses when you pre-order A Healthy State of Panic

Katie Couric has a big financial question for Farnoosh, plus 401k conundrums from the audience. And Farnoosh finally sees the Barbie movie - what does she think? (This episode aired originally on August 11)Check out Farnoosh’s full op-ed piece on Katie’s website.Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

We go behind the scenes with an in-house corporate recruiter Farah Sharghi. She is the Director of Recruiting and Human Resources at Dil Mil, a South Asian dating app based in San Francisco. She has worked as a technical recruiter at a variety of companies, including Google, Lyft, Uber, TikTok, and The New York Times and she has fast-growing social media platform where she shares her best job hunting and interviewing techniques, lesser known advice that really works like how to use Ai, how to enhance your online resume to stand out on LinkedIn and other job sites, how to spot red flags when interviewing for a position, signs you should NOT work there. (This episode aired originally on August 2)

We have a megawatt fashion entrepreneur on the show - Chriselle Lim! Across her various social channels, Chriselle has garnered a community of over 6 million global followers. Her brand portfolio spans fashion, beauty, and parenting, On the show, Chriselle and Farnoosh discuss opens up about her journey and evolution as a fashion influencer and what inspired her to start her own brand, strategies on negotiating partnerships, and financial lessons learned from marriage and divorce. Check out Chriselle's new fragrance line at Phlur.com (This episode aired originally on July 26)Sign up for Farnoosh’s newsletter.Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

This week on Ask Farnoosh: Should you switch banks if you're only earning 2% on your savings account? When does it make sense to invest in home upgrades? Should a listener sell her house now or later? And what's the rule of thumb for asset allocation in your retirement portfolio? Is investing in 95% stocks too high? (This episode aired originally on June 30.)Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletterPre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

Guest Ana Homayoun is the author of the new book Erasing the Finish Line:  The New Blueprint for Student Success Beyond Grades and College Admission. In it she highlights the essential skills students need to move beyond a prescribed path and truly thrive in school and life. Reflecting on over two decades of working directly with students worldwide, leading academic advisor and early career development expert Ana Homayoun has written the book we desperately need.More about Ana: She is an academic advisor and early career development expert working at the intersection of executive functioning skills, technology, and personal energy management. She is the founder of Silicon-Valley based Green Ivy Educational Consulting and the executive director of Luminaria Learning Solutions, a non-profit initiative developing the Life Navigator School Advisory Program. She is the author of three previous books: That Crumpled Paper Was Due Last Week, The Myth of the Perfect Girl and Social Media Wellness. She lives in San Fra

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.

How does Farnoosh define "success?" How does decide which projects are worth her time, resources, and energy?Plus: listeners 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.To learn more about supporting the victims of the Maui wildfires, click here.Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletterGet $300 in bonuses when you pre-order A Healthy State of Panic

What does it take to launch a super successful podcast these days? "Podcast Princess" Hala Taha shares how she quickly built her show, Young and Profiting, to be one of the top business and entrepreneurship podcasts across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities, and CEOs. Hala is also one of the most successful and well-known influencers on LinkedIn.She and I talk about scoring her first billionaire client and her reckoning with 2020, the despair she experienced, and discovering her path forward. 

Guest Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, mental strength trainer and the host of Mentally Stronger. She joins to share her 5 lifestyle mistakes that keep you from growing mentally stronger -- and financially better off.More about Amy: She is an international bestselling author. Her books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have been translated into more than 40 languages and sold more than 1 million copies. The Guardian dubbed her “the self-help guru of the moment.” Forbes calls her a “thought leadership star” and People says her book is one of the top 20 must read books of all time.She lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.This episode aired originally on May 31, 2023.

Katie Couric has a big financial question for Farnoosh, plus 401k conundrums from the audience. And Farnoosh finally sees the Barbie movie - what does she think?Check out Farnoosh’s full op-ed piece on Katie’s website.Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

Rich kids are perceived as free from life’s toughest challenges. “Having it all.” But being raised in affluence brings a unique set of pressures and hidden tripwires. Guest Kristin Keffeler, MSM, MAPP, is a thought leader and consultant at the forefront of a global shift in family wealth advising, known as Wealth 3.0. She works with affluent and enterprising families, rising gen, and the professionals who support them. Her book, The Myth of the Silver Spoon, explores our wealth culture and helps to identify structures for finding and sustaining one’s own vision of a fulfilling, impactful life.

Manisha Thakor is the author of the new book, MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your "Enough" and is on the show discussing ways we can solve this money-happiness paradox and learn to build that essential base layer of “emotional wealth.”Moneyzen draws on science and the stories of wide range of multidisciplinary experts from all walks of life to show how to rip off your "Busy Badge" to put meaning back into your life, eradicate the soul-destroying belief that “Self-worth = Net worth" and escape life as a human doing and return to your natural state as a human being.

This week’s Ask Farnoosh: The pros and cons to overpaying a credit card for the sake of budgeting for big expenses; how to create an exit strategy from an industry that you don’t love; should I work with a financial planner if I don’t need investing help? Plus: Farnoosh’s favorite money apps. (This episode's questions originally aired on April 21, 2023.)Check out this week's episodes with Donovan Ramsey and Farah Sharghi.Pre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

We go behind the scenes with an in-house corporate recruiter Farah Sharghi. She is the Director of Recruiting and Human Resources at Dil Mil, a South Asian dating app based in San Francisco. She has worked as a technical recruiter at a variety of companies, including Google, Lyft, Uber, TikTok, and The New York Times and she has fast-growing social media platform where she shares her best job hunting and interviewing techniques, lesser known advice that really works like how to use Ai, how to enhance your online resume to stand out on LinkedIn and other job sites, how to spot red flags when interviewing for a position, signs you should NOT work there.

To understand what’s behind existing wealth and opportunity gaps, history is sometimes our greatest teacher. But chances are when we think of the crack era, our minds go to how it was depicted in the media or political campaigns and policing in the 1980s and 1990s. Do we really know the individuals who suffered and what happened to them? And while people suffered, who profited? How do the failures of that epidemic continue to haunt and hold back our plight against drugs, as well as social justice and wealth equality today? Donovan Ramsey is our guest and the author of the new, acclaimed book WHEN CRACK WAS KING: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era.

This week from the mailbag: Thoughts on playing the lottery, investing in real estate syndication, selling a home you inherited and how much financial transparency is necessary in a marriage? Referenced on the episode: Interview with co-founders of GoodEgg Investment.Join Farnoosh's Launch Team for A Healthy State of PanicSign up for Farnoosh’s newsletterPre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

We have a megawatt fashion entrepreneur on the show - Chriselle Lim! Across her various social channels, Chriselle has garnered a community of over 6 million global followers. Her brand portfolio spans fashion, beauty, and parenting, On the show, Chriselle and Farnoosh discuss opens up about her journey and evolution as a fashion influencer and what inspired her to start her own brand, strategies on negotiating partnerships and financial lessons learned from marriage and divorce.Check out Chriselle's new fragrance line at Phlur.comJoin Farnoosh's Launch Team for A Healthy State of PanicSign up for Farnoosh’s newsletterPre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

As the subscription economy continues to flourish, consumers find themselves juggling multiple subscriptions, leading to overwhelm and increased spending. Guests Sunny Israni and Monica Villar are the co-founders of LightSwitch, a game-changer that promises to create a seamless experience that brings less hassle and more savings to consumers. We discuss the key aspects of the billion-dollar subscriptions industry, its rapid growth, and the challenges faced by consumers in managing their subscriptions efficiently. Learn more at getlightswitch.comJoin Farnoosh's Launch Team for A Healthy State of PanicSign up for Farnoosh’s newsletterPre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.

This week, Farnoosh answers listeners' questions about: Investing fees and how much is too much, strategies for living abroad, and when is it OK to pause contributions to a retirement account?Join Farnoosh's Launch Team for A Healthy State of PanicSign up for Farnoosh’s newsletterPre-order A Healthy State of Panic and immediately access her Scared Smart video and workbook lesson plan.