So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Ruchika T. Malhotra, an inclusion strategist and author of 'Uncompete,' challenges the conventional notion that competition drives success. She explores how systemic barriers foster anxiety and intra-group rivalry, particularly among women. Ruchika advocates for a shift towards collaboration, abundance, and psychological safety to cultivate healthier workplace cultures. She discusses the impact of social media on feelings of inadequacy and encourages listeners to redefine success beyond competitive standards, inviting reflection on our obsession with winning.

Adriana Adams, a Certified Financial Planner and Head of Financial Planning at Domain Money, shares her expertise on making effective year-end financial moves. She highlights the importance of creating a values-based spending plan and the role of emergency funds in uncertain times. Adriana discusses the current economic climate's impact on finances and shares insights on when to seek a financial planner. She also dispels common myths about financial planning, making it more accessible to all, regardless of wealth.

Maggie Johndrow, a wealth advisor from Johndrow Wealth Management, shares her expertise on navigating financial turbulence. She highlights common investor pitfalls like herd mentality and regret aversion. Maggie introduces her effective "three-bucket strategy" for managing investments, particularly for those nearing retirement. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing emergency funds and health insurance amid financial uncertainty and explains how tariffs can drive up prices and impact the economy. Her insights remind listeners that steady, small investing is wiser than trying to time the market.

Anastasia Soare, the 'Eyebrow Queen' and founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills, shares her inspiring journey from communist Romania to beauty mogul. She discusses her unique eyebrow shaping technique using the golden ratio and how she transformed her service into a billion-dollar product line. Anastasia recalls her unforgettable live moment shaping Oprah’s brows and the role celebrity exposure played in her brand's success. She emphasizes the importance of calculated risks, negotiation skills, and her continuous drive to innovate alongside her daughter, Claudia.

Feminist dating coach and Date Brazen founder Lily Womble shares how to invest in your love life the same way you invest in your financial future with intention, clarity, and confidence. Drawing from her new book Thank You, More Please, Lily explains how to move beyond the algorithm-driven dating grind and cultivate what she calls Essence-Based Preferences—a framework for attracting the relationships that truly align with your values. We explore the parallels between financial and emotional abundance, why self-worth is the ultimate currency, and how to stop “settling for less” in both money and love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discover how to simplify budgeting without tracking every penny while maintaining a solid savings rate. Learn to leverage paid time off for side income and the importance of transparency with employers. Navigate high credit card fees with practical tips on downgrading or negotiating. Plus, find out how to handle medical bills wisely by delaying payments until after insurance reviews. Tune in for insightful advice to spruce up your finances and boost your income!

Goli Kalkhoran, a Master-certified life coach and former attorney, shares her insights on navigating career changes and the stigma surrounding quitting. She highlights a cultural shift, revealing that more people now seek to leave their jobs. Goli discusses her own courageous pivot from law, the practicalities of quitting, and the importance of viewing career moves as experiments rather than failures. She also tackles the challenges of toxic workplaces and offers strategies for setting boundaries and finding fulfillment in work.

Money touches every part of a relationship — from who pays the bills to who feels free to spend, to how faith, privilege, and even family expectations shape the way we see our financial roles. But for many couples, these conversations stay on the surface — focused on budgets or account balances — instead of the deeper emotions and power dynamics underneath.My guests today, Heather and Douglas Boneparth, set out to change that. They’re the husband-and-wife duo behind the new book Money Together, a guide that goes beyond financial planning to explore the real forces that drive how couples handle money — things like caregiving, identity, gender, faith, and generational wealth.Heather is a corporate attorney turned author and financial advocate; Douglas is a certified financial planner and founder of Bonafide Wealth. Together, they spent years interviewing more than 60 couples and experts to unpack what really happens behind closed doors when money meets love.In our conversation, we talk about what they discovered — why traditional money advice often fails couples, how gender roles and caregiving reshape financial power, how to talk about privilege or family wealth without resentment, and why sometimes the healthiest financial decision is saying “no” to money that comes with strings attached. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Farnoosh dedicates Ask Farnoosh to one of the most pressing money topics in America right now: debt relief. Visit SoMoneyLinks for resources.With household debt topping $17.7 trillion and credit card balances at record highs, Farnoosh answers real listener questions about tackling debt, from when to pause investing to whether it ever makes sense to use home equity or refinance student loans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’ve been shopping lately, you’ve probably noticed — clothes cost a lot more than they used to. Inflation has hit fashion hard, but the quality? Not so much. From fast fashion to high-end brands, shoppers are wondering: why are we paying more for pieces that don’t seem to last?To help us make sense of it all — and learn how to shop smarter — I’m joined by stylist Amy Salinger, founder of StyleMethod®. (Catch me on her podcast!)Self-taught and style-obsessed, Amy built her career on the belief that great style isn’t innate — it’s intentional. Her signature method has helped hundreds of clients align how they look with who they truly are, across all body types, lifestyles, and life stages. After more than a decade working one-on-one with clients in New York City, she took her business fully online, bringing expert styling support to high-achieving people everywhere.Through StyleMethod®, Amy helps clients reclaim their reflection — with shoulders back, chin up, and confidence fully activated. Because as she puts it, great style isn’t about trends or impressing others — it’s about showing up for yourself.Today, we’ll talk about the real reasons fashion prices have skyrocketed, how to think about cost per wear, and Amy’s best tips for saving money on style — from end-of-season sales to discount treasure hunts and wardrobe investments that actually pay off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.