Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha

Farnoosh Torabi: A Healthy State of Panic, Harness Your Fears to Build Wealth and Crush Your Goals | E261

Dec 15, 2023

Farnoosh Torabi, a young woman who overcame debt and fear to achieve success in New York City, shares invaluable tips on overcoming fears and ensuring financial success. Topics include making ends meet in NYC, recovering from being laid off, handling rejection, pursuing money within your values, and advice for female breadwinners.

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Farnoosh Torabi

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Quick takeaways

Facing fears can lead to personal and financial growth.

The fear of rejection can guide us to find a place where we will be valued and understood.

FOMO encourages us to explore our own desires rather than conforming to others' experiences.

Deep dives

The Importance of Facing Our Fears

Fear is often associated with negative emotions, but it can also be an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. By acknowledging and facing our fears, we can learn more about ourselves, our desires, and what truly matters to us. Whether it's the fear of rejection, loneliness, or missing out, understanding the messages behind these fears can lead us to make better choices and create a more fulfilling life.

Introduction

5min

Exploring the Power of Fear

19min

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7min

Embracing Fear and Finding Authenticity

23min

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2min

Conquering the Fear of Money and Building a Positive Financial Mindset

5min

Overcoming Fear and Pursuing Wealth

22min

At the age of 22, Farnoosh Torabi was already over $30,000 in debt, making $18 an hour and trying to live in New York City on a diet of canned tuna and $5 Footlong Subway sandwiches. After being laid off from her job, she started to work for herself full-time and resolved to climb out of debt and make it in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Along the way, she learned some tough lessons about how fears can drain us and inhibit our success. In today’s episode, Farnoosh will share some invaluable tips on how to overcome your fears and ensure that your financial plan sets you up for success.

Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities and has become one of the country’s favorite go-to money experts. She is a bestselling author, former CNBC host, and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money.

In this episode, Hala and Farnoosh will discuss:

- How fear is an opportunity

- Making ends meet as a young person in New York

- How to recover from being laid off

- Embarrassing herself on the Today Show

- Being your own version of excellent

- Why Americans are anxious about money

- Making friends with fear

- How to handle rejection

- Pursuing money within your values

- Advice for female breadwinners

- How to calculate and delegate

- And other topics…

Farnoosh Torabi is one of America’s leading personal finance authorities and has become one of the country’s favorite go-to money experts. She is a bestselling author, former CNBC host, and creator of the Webby-nominated podcast So Money. Her latest book, A Healthy State of Panic, demonstrates how leaning into your fear can actually become your greatest superpower.

Resources Mentioned:

Farnoosh’s Website: https://farnoosh.tv/

Farnoosh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farnooshtorabi/

Farnoosh’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Farnoosh

Farnoosh’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farnooshtorabi/

Farnoosh’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarnooshTorabi/

Farnoosh’s Podcast, So Money: https://podcast.farnoosh.tv/

Farnoosh’s new book, A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career and Win at Life (2023): https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-State-Panic-Follow-Wealth/dp/1982199199/

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