Hedge fund founder, author, and one of the top influences in the financial world, Ray Dalio has written about how countries (or, in his parlance, “empires”) find themselves in irreversible doom spirals, covered in depth in his new book, How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle.
So, I wanted to talk to him about the fiscal hot potato being passed back and fort ... Show More
Oct 8
A Practical Way to Fight for a Brighter Financial Future—Together
I sat down with assistant professor of labor studies and author of We Are the Union, Eric Blanc, to discuss: the euphoria and struggle of movement-building as a response to hopelessness, how mid-century suburban development undermined labor power, and why understanding (and wield ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 24
On Overvalued Stocks, Tithing & Mutual Aid, and Creating Enforceable Prenups
We covered more ground than usual in this Rich Girl Roundup, because a few themes dominated your feedback and questions. On today’s show, in addition to recapping feedback to our last three episodes: (00:00): Intro (01:12): Plastic surgeons encouraging young women to set aside mo ... Show More
1h 52m
Sep 17
Why the "Double Tax" is the Canary in the Economic Coal Mine We Need to Pay Attention to
Today, I’m talking with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman, a writer and researcher as well as the youngest-ever recipient of the Women’s Human Rights Award by the UN Convention. Her new book, The Double Tax, is out now. We covered: (00:00): Intro (07:45): Black women as the group whose ... Show More
1h 27m
Oct 2024
Why Following Your Passion Might Be Holding You Back with Scott Galloway
Ever wonder what true wealth is?
In today’s episode, I sit down with Scott Galloway, a fierce thinker, NYU professor, and one of the most influential voices on business, technology, and modern society. Scott pulls no punches as he redefines what it means to be truly wealthy—and w ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2023
Juliet Schor, "After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back" (U California Press, 2021)
When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation. But this novel form of ... Show More
57m 34s
Jun 2025
Breaking the Breadwinner Mold: How Role Reversal Can Supercharge Your Wealth with Tiffany Irving
In this candid conversation, wealth advisor Tiffany Irving shares her journey as the breadwinner in her family while her husband has been a stay-at-home dad for over 20 years. We explore the financial strategies, mindset shifts, and relationship dynamics that make this arrangemen ... Show More
47m 16s
Sep 11
#1 Negotiation Guru Reveals the Secrets of Negotiation & Influence - with Giuseppe Conti
Most people fail in negotiations because they don’t prepare, confuse influence with persuasion, or push when they should pull—Giuseppe Conti, the world’s #1 Negotiation Guru, shows you how to avoid these mistakes. Buy the book Negotiation + Influence = Success: Quick Lessons to H ... Show More
1h 3m