So Money With Farnoosh Torabi

On today's show, the people who inspire Farnoosh. Also, higher education reimbursements, choosing between retirement plans, and how to create a prenup. Listen to the episode with Farnoosh's dad. And sign up for her free call on all her book marketing insights.

Guest Frenchie Ferenczi was the Director of Community at The Wing during the rise and fall of the #Girlboss era and was caught in the crosshairs. She candidly shares what happened, what she learned, and her approach to supporting women entrepreneurs today as a business strategist and advisor.Today Frenchie takes her learnings to help online business owners do the right work at the right time to stay on the path to consistent revenue growth. From having sold-out launches to spending more time with their kids, she empowers her clients to achieve their biggest business goals without falling victim to the business grind. Follow Frenchie on Instagram and grab her free offer, "37 Stupid-Easy Ways to Increase Your Revenue."

In his book, Die with Zero, Bill Perkins challenges the notion of passing down your wealth. In fact, during a health screening, his doctor asked in the evaluation about financial stress: “Do you have fears of running out of money?” Bill said, “I hope I run out of money!”We discuss the merits of spending more money in your living years, how to calculate getting to “enough” net worth and balancing taking care of children and dependents with the notion of dying with zero.Bill is the CEO of BrisaMax Holdings. After training on Wall Street, he made his fortune in Houston as an energy trader. He has been Reuters, Financial Times, TIME magazine, Cigar Aficionado, BusinessInsider, and appears frequently on CNBC.This episode originally aired August 3, 2020.

What's going on with the stock market's downward movement since the summer? Is 2024 a good year to buy real estate? Special guest co-host Hilary Hendershott is the founder of Hendershott Wealth Management, a leading financial advisory and profit consulting firm for women and couples. She hosts Love, your Money (formerly Profit Boss® Radio), a weekly financial podcast where she and her guests offer inspiration and actionable advice. 

On today's show, guest Ruchi Pinniger, the Founder and CEO of Watch Her Prosper®, offers a new paradigm for defining prosperity and explains the real work involved in manifesting wealth.More about Ruchi: After close to 20 years in the corporate world, primarily on Wall Street, she was called to work with women to ensure they live their most prosperous lives. Her work has served hundreds of women and has been featured in Millie Magazine, Best Self Magazine, Seema Magazine, BBC.com, and on SiriusXM Karen Hunter Show. You can follow Ruchi on Instagram @WatchHerProsper.

Today's episode holds a special place in my heart. As a parent navigating the unique challenges of raising a child with ADHD, I've sought insights, understanding, and practical strategies to support our son for several years.Guest Nicole Symcox is a licensed psychotherapist and mental health educator and offers tools and strategies to help ADHD brains of all ages thrive. We discuss the nuances of ADHD and practical tips for fostering a supportive environment. For listeners who would like to explore Nicole’s audio course, Parenting ADHD Brains, she's reserved the code SOMONEY25 to receive 25% off at checkout. Learn more here.

This Friday: How to find the time and support to finish a book?Advice on rebuilding your finances after a divorce, the ins and outs of 529 plans, how adult kids can engage their aging parents in a discussion about their retirement and long-term financial plans, and a credit card conundrum.Reserve to see Farnoosh in Los Angeles on December 18.Apply for Farnoosh's coaching program.Leave an Amazon review for A Healthy State of Panic.

We explore money, happiness, work, and meaning with Paul Ollinger, comedian, speaker, and host of Crazy Money. We catch up from his previous appearance on So Money to talk about his life post-Facebook, what happens when you fall into a lot of money, and navigating the uncertainty in the entertainment world.

We're separating fact from fiction and learning the science and savings to healthy skin. What does our skin need to thrive, and can all skin types have the same care routine?Guest Dr. Mireille "Mimi" Vega is a respected chemist, public speaker, and pioneering figure in skin microbiome studies. She is on a mission to share the truth about healthy skin and simplified routines. Drawing from 30 years of trials and discoveries and her daughter's skincare struggles, she realized that the traditional multi-step approach to skincare simply didn't add up. This realization sparked a revolutionary idea that finally bridged the gap between skincare and scientific understanding: the ONE HUMAN SKIN Approach to skin health. Learn more about her work and award-winning skincare solution here.

This week: Are there any fears parents may want to relay to their kids? When is it wise to cash out underperforming stocks? How to choose between two job offers?Sign up for Farnoosh's newsletterOrder her new book, A Healthy State of Panic

We can all agree that every person has the right to be rich and claim wealth. But why do some of us struggle to believe we're worthy of more? Karen Berzanski is a Transformational Money Mindset expert and Certified Pro EFT™ Tapping Coach. She is the founder of TheLuckySoul.com, where she’s helped hundreds of women unapologetically make more money and virtually eliminate financial stress. Her signature 6-week program, M-$POT, helps women transcend their hidden money programming to expect, earn, and enjoy more.

Feel like you're a financial late-bloomer? Guest Anisha Ramakrishna, 39, says she's just starting to take more control of her income and investments. Anisha is the star of the Bravo show, Family Karma, and host of the Dear Media podcast, Currently Cringing. She talks about her career pivots, practicing entrepreneurship in the entertainment industry, and financial lessons learned as an immigrant. Learn more about her work and comedy tour at AnishaComedy.com.More about Anisha: She has been featured in Vogue US, Vogue India, The New Yorker, ET, Page Six, Elle, People, and Harper’s Bazaar. Anisha is best known for her viral comedic one-liners. To her, no topic is off-limits.

On this week's Ask Farnoosh: Advice on managing investments during this turbulent time, the single thing we can do to make the most impact on our finances and is it worth it to hire a financial planner.  Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for all the latest on Farnoosh's new book, and order your copy today.Subscribe to Farnoosh's newsletter for the latest updates and financial insights.

Guest Liz Moody is a veteran wellness journalist, lifestyle blogger and author of the hit podcast The Liz Moody Show. Her forthcoming book is 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success’ arriving on October 17. On this episode, Liz shares her definition of wellness, her financial habits that contribute to health and wellness, and her science-backed strategies for enhancing total well-being.

Queen Latifah made her first big splash onto the music scene at age 19, releasing her hit rap single “Ladies, First.” For the next three decades, the Newark, New Jersey native would build a multi-faceted and dynamic career as a musician, actress, producer and philanthropist, blazing a trail for other Black female artists. I recently sat down with Queen during her press tour for The Queen Collective, her latest endeavor, which provides opportunities for women of color in film to tell stories from their viewpoint. In our conversation, she shared some of the financial lessons experienced while growing up and building her business, as well as her ideas on how we can promote more equality in the workplace and close the racial wealth gap.  This episode originally aired on June 10, 2020.

This week -- your student loan questions resurface as federal payment resume. Farnoosh shares an emotional moment this week, reflecting on her childhood. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com for all the latest on her new book and order your copy today.

Farnoosh shares stories from her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, including excerpts on the chapters about the fears of loneliness and money. Visit AHealthyStateofPanic.com to learn more about the book and upcoming events.

With one day until the official release of her book, A Healthy State of Panic, Farnoosh reads from her book.To pre-order and get access to her bonuses (last day!) go to AHealthyStateofPanic.com.To order the audiobook, head to Audible, Amazon or Libro.FM.

This week's questions: How to fill the 401(k) contribution gap in between jobs? Pay off a 0% credit card balance or student loans first? And what are one's spousal rights in marriage? If you're a victim of domestic abuse or financial abuse in your marriage, here are some resources:The All State FoundationThe National Domestic Violence HotlinePre-order A Healthy State of Panic and grab BIG bonuses here.Sign up for her newsletter and be the first to get all the news here.

Is there a cultural moment from your past that looks different in retrospect? Maybe it’s a scandalous tabloid story seared into your teenage brain or a political punchline that just feels wrong now. Guest Susie Banikarim is an Emmy-winning journalist and co-host of the new podcast In Retrospect where she and New York Times editor Jessica Bennett revisit a pop culture moment from the 80s and 90s that shaped them — to try to understand what it taught us about the world, and a woman’s place in it. Susie and Farnoosh talk about the influence of soap operas, the media's portrayal of Monica Lewinsky, and the business of television and how it shapes the cultural discourse.