Wellness for Financial Grownups

As a young woman in New York City, Randi Zuckerberg, author of “Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day)" was struggling financially. Her mom, knowing the financial strain, came armed with… luxury goods. Think Jimmy Choo shoes. But as Randi explains, the designer duds were part of a very intentional lesson, that put Randi right on track to being a financial grownup.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/randizuckerberg 

When Liz Thames and her husband adopted their dog Gracie they went on a spending bender buying up countless toys and treats for their new baby. Instead, their precious pet taught them a lesson in values that helped shape the parents and family they became.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/lizthames

Comedian Catie Lazarus does not just host Employee of the Month, she also runs the business that supports it. Being the boss means setting realistic expectations for her team, and dealing with those who aren’t on board with her mission.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/CatieLazarus

“The Big Life” author and former Seventeen Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ann Shoket’s boss literally mocked her when she asked to get paid more as a young magazine editor. Now, she knows better. Ann shares the one thing she does to find out what to ask for in negotiations, and how she leverages it to make more money.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/annshoket

Chris Browning, host of the Popcorn Finance podcast got a clean bill of health for his wife after a hospital stay a few years ago. But despite having been patients there before, a billing mixup left his credit score needing intensive care.  For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/chrisbrowning

Certified Financial Planner Manisha Thakor bonded with her dad over a love of the HP12C calculator and all of its investing tools. The author of Get Financially Naked shares her actual math formulas on how to lock in the right number for retirement and other goals. No excuses for listeners after this episode. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/manishathakor

Whitney Johnson, author of "Disrupt Yourself” and her new book “Build an A Team” finds out from her financial planner that her overspending is impacting her ability to tithe 10 percent and support her church. She and her family plan a self-disruption, downsizing their life so they can deploy their money in a more intentional way. For more information, visit the show notes at http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/whitneyjohnson

Doug Boneparth CFP® got his entrepreneurial game on early in life when at just 15 he was selling Japanese Anime video’s on a new platform - eBay. While the business did not last, the lessons about supply and demand, as well as keeping track of the profits, provided the foundation for the entrepreneur he is today.  For more information, go to http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/doug-boneparth

Canadian rower Jeremiah Brown, author of “The 4 Year Olympian”  had a dream- to make it to the Olympics in four years- without sinking into debt. That meant downsizing, living lean, and learning how to get the most financial  support possible for his athletic ambitions.  For more information, go to http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/jeremiahbrown

Leanna Haakons trusted a friend to sell her car so she could use the proceeds for tuition. But when she handed over the keys, he hit the road leaving her without the cash to pay for school.  For more information, go to http://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/LeannaHaakons