The Financial Confessions

Financial educator Page Pritchard discusses overcoming overspending and toxic consumerism. Topics include changing norms of holiday decor, the consequences of shopping addiction, and strategies for cutting down on impulse spending.

Jamila Souffrant discusses changing social classes, the effects of gentrification, and how to be a part of your community while building wealth ethically. Topics include buying property in a developing neighborhood, the trade-offs of gentrification, balancing family support with self-care, and navigating the path to financial independence. Don't miss their upcoming book release!

Chelsea sits down with vintage reseller, content creator, and stylist Heather Hurst to discuss creating personal style in a world obsessed with cheap imitations. They explore sustainable fashion, dangers of sharing personal information, justifying purchases, and the connection between personal style and body image.

Financial educator, podcaster, and author Adam Carroll discusses the state of the economy, the student loan crisis, and proposed solutions. They also explore teaching kids money management through Monopoly, the erosion of labor rights, low wages for teachers, and the importance of long-term thinking and escaping the cycle of poverty.

Financial therapist Wendy Wright discusses the impact of money on relationships and the importance of open communication. Topics include generational traumas, financial stress, high-yield savings accounts, navigating financial baggage, addressing red flags, observing behaviors in dating, and communicating about money.

Money expert and journalist Farnoosh Torabi discusses her new book about fear and pressure on women. They explore growing up as first-generation immigrants, choosing formula over breastfeeding, affordable wardrobe items, and revisiting childhood dreams. They also talk about transitioning from finance to financial journalism and the value of learning from regrets.

Chelsea talks to Ryan Houlihan about dating culture, including what straight people can learn from queer dating and the horror of the 48 oysters date. They also discuss societal expectations, gender dynamics, and the challenges faced by queer individuals in relationships. The speakers touch on experiences of trans and non-binary individuals, unpaid emotional labor, and observations on gender dynamics and relationship abuse in queer relationships. Exploring gender roles and income, they highlight the unfairness of stereotypes and the importance of healthy, non-normative relationships.

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