Inspired Money
Episodes
086: Grammy-Winner Mark Johnson Promotes Peace Through Music
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Johnson's viral video of legendary street blues singer Roger Ridley performing "Stand By Me" has been viewed over 128 million times. He shares wh...
085: Networking Tips with Serial Entrepreneur Joon S. Han
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A serial entrepreneur with five companies and two non-profits, Joon Han shares his unique experience of growing up in the United States after being de...
084: Embrace the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Deepak Shukla
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Founder and CEO of Pearl Lemon, a multi-award-winning SEO agency in London, Deepak Shukla left the structured corporate track behind to embrace the en...
083: Living Debt Free with Marriage, Kids and Money's Andy Hill
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Hill shares his young family's motivations and successes working toward financial independence. They paid off $50k debt in 12 months, they paid o...
082: Business Coach Dr. Tyson Franklin on Growing Your Business
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tyson Franklin is a successful podiatrist and business coach who talks money, strategy, and systems for building a thriving business. Guest Biogra...
081: Growing the Unstructured Podcast with Eric Hunley
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It took Eric Hunley ten years to launch his show Unstructured, in which time he finished 4 marathons and one 50K. Today, he talks about podcasting, ch...
080: CEO of Wigs.com Carliz Sotelo Moore on Serving Your Customer
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CEO and Co-Founder of Wigs.com, Carliz Sotelo Moore talks about building a business with heart, caring about customers, and the importance of supporti...
079: Farming and Grammy Awards with George Kahumoku, Jr.
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Four-time Grammy award-winning musician talks about how being an entrepreneur and living with ancient Hawaiian values brings him success. Guest Biogra...
078: Buy The Change You Want to See with Jane Mosbacher Morris
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author and Founder of To The Market, Jane Mosbacher Morris says the money we routinely spend on food, clothes, gifts, and even indulgences is an untap...
077: How Grant Sabatier Went From $2.26 to Millennial Millionaire
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Millennial Millionaire" Grant Sabatier shares how he went from $2.26 in his bank account to $1.2 million in just 5 years. Guest Biography Grant Sabat...
076: How to Craft Words That Win Business with Sarah Grear
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Grear, an experienced copy conversion expert, shares how crafting the right words and stories can win you new business through your website and ...
075: Tai and Talaat McNeely Paid Off Their Mortgage 25 Years Early
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how Talaat and Tai McNeely worked together to pay off his $30,000 of consumer debt and more recently paid off their $330,000 mortgage in just...
074: Always Finding a Way Ahead with Wendy Glavin
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A 20-year veteran of corporate, agency, consulting and small business ownership, Wendy Glavin of the Wendy Glavin Agency talks growth mindset, continu...
073: How You Can Be An Everyday Millionaire with Chris Hogan
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
National best-selling author, host of The Chris Hogan Show, and expert on wealth-building, Chris Hogan shares what he learned studying everyday millio...
072: The Good and Bad of Money From Retired FBI Agent Jerri Williams
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Retired FBI special agent, Jerri Williams talks money and her unique perspectives gained from a career in economic fraud investigations where she stud...
071: 10 Inspired Money Tips for the New Year | Best of 2018
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Let's close out 2018 strong: Listen to ten tips from the most popular Inspired Money episodes of 2018. Listen, get inspired, and set your big audaciou...
070: You've Got the Entrepreneurial Spirit Inside of You | Kevin Michael Geary
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur and founder of Six-Figure Grind, Kevin Michael Geary talks side-hustles, entrepreneurship, and why you might consider launching an online...
069: Live the Life You Want Instead of Chasing Someone Else's Dream | Rachel Cruze
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author, speaker, and host of The Rachel Cruze Show, Rachel talks about making wise money decisions and using gratitude to resist comparin...
068: Inspired Living Everyday With a Disability | Win Charles
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
An inspiring journalist, author, podcaster, artist, and athlete, Win Charles has never let cerebral palsy define her or stop her from doing anything. ...
067: Creative Entrepreneur Wants to Use YouTube to Teach Millions | Roberto Blake
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Creative entrepreneur, YouTuber, and vlogger, Roberto Blake tells us why we need to create video and great content to achieve financial freedom and a ...
066: Private Equity to Giving, the Power of Believing, Achieving, and Sharing | Jay Lucas
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Accomplished businessman, author, and philanthropist, Jay Lucas talks how positivity, patriotism, and community engagement have influenced his success...
065: How to Sell and Earn More Like a "Million Dollar Listing New York" Star | Ryan Serhant
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Serhant of the popular Bravo series "Million Dollar Listing New York," believes that anyone can sell and shares tips of his success as one of the...
064: Launching to Financial Independence From Brooklyn New York | Jamila Souffrant
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jamila Souffrant, founder of the Journey to Launch podcast and blog, shares her family's story of being debt free and her goal to be financially indep...
063: The Budgetologist Says You Can Budget Your Way to a Happier Life | Phylecia Jones
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn budgeting tips from Phylecia Jones, The Budgetologist, who left her 6-figure job to become an entrepreneur and helps coaches and consultants to ...
062: The Impact of Losing a Parent and Finding Meaning In Your Life | Camilo Maldonado
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The financial and emotional impact of losing his father when he was 7-years old forced Camilo Maldonado to mature quickly. After achieving academic an...
061: Helping Tens of Thousands of Children with GO Campaign | Scott Fifer
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You may recognize Scott Fifer from P90X exercise videos but what you probably do not know is that he left successful careers as a New York Wall Street...
060: Transform Your Relationship With Money | Bari Tessler
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Financial Therapist, Bari Tessler has guided thousands of individuals, couples, and creative entrepreneurs into new, refreshingly honest relationships...
059: The Power of Fundraising To Help Others | Sean MacCready
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Professional fundraiser and host of the Philanthropy Podcast, Sean MacCready shares his views on money and the relationship between philanthropy and F...
058: From 9 to 5 to Building a Million Dollar Business | Nicole Walters
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Former top-selling corporate exec who quit her six-figure sales job in front of 10,000 people, Nicole Walters took what she knew and built a million-d...
057: Healthier Means Wealthier With P90X | Tony Horton
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From $60,000 in debt to creator of P90X, the #1 home fitness program of all time, Tony Horton shares his path to success, insatiable desire to learn, ...
056: New Rules of Marketing and PR | David Meerman Scott (Anniversary Episode #1)
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From laid off to building a successful one-man media company, David Meerman Scott is a marketing/sales strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging c...
055: David Bowie, Cats, and Saving 50% of Your Income | Lillian Karabaic
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lillian Karabaic teaches personal finance to millennials through workshops, courses, and a weekly podcast Oh My Dollar! Guest Biography Lillian Karaba...
054: Empowering Children in Uganda with Higher Education | Molly MacCready
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Through her experiences abroad, Molly MacCready felt compelled to make a difference in the world by helping those will less. She founded a 501(c)(3) n...
053: Building Gen-Z Media Through Artful Storytelling For Kids | Benjamin Strouse
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Strouse has combined his expertise in entertainment law and interest in writing to create an award-winning audio-first (podcast) media compan...
052: Global Advocate and Champion for Change | Claudia Romo Edelman
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As a diplomat, journalist, marketing expert, advocate, and activist, Claudia Romo Edelman has consistently worked to make the world a better place by ...
051: The Remarkable Rise of an Indie Pro Wrestler | Colt Cabana
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Colt Cabana's success as a professional wrestler is no mistake -- he's got grit, passion, and hustle. He had to budget early in his career and today...
050: Passive Income and The Art of Self-Publishing | Chandler Bolt
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Should you write a book? Today, we chat with Chandler Bolt, founder of the Self-Publishing School, about the benefits of publishing a book, passive in...
049: Get Money, Freelancing and Gratitude | Kristin Wong
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin shares how she went from a scarcity money mindset to one of abundance. We also discuss her book Get Money: Live the Life You Want, Not Just t...
048: How I Saved $100,000 Right After College | Bola Sokunbi
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bola Sokunbi, who saved her first $100,000 in a little over 3 years right after college shares tools and tactics to help you take control of your fina...
047: Building a Business From Gas Station to Rentals and Limousines | Howard Gogel
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Howard Gogel, President and CEO of My Limo and Gogel Auto, shares how he's built his business and warns of things you should know when using ride shar...
046: Give a Little, Help a Lot at Kiva.org | Jessica Hansen
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kiva's Jessica Hansen explains how to use microfinance to lend a little and help a lot. Learn how to do more with your money and make a sustainable im...
045: The Power of Spreadsheets and Tracking Your Money | Peter Polson
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the entrepreneurial journey of Peter Polson, CEO of Tiller Money. Find out why he wants to empower you with tools to automate spreadsheets...
044: Learn to Invest Like Warren Buffett | Danielle Town
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Danielle Town transformed herself into an investor and the investing practice that got her there. She explains time-tested Warren Buffett in...
043: Why Not Now? Take Your Idea From Dreaming to Doing | Amy Jo Martin
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From innovating social media strategies with Shaquille O'Neal to dissecting the critical moments that have changed the lives of wildly successful and ...
042: The Power of Creating Her Own Brand, "The Financial Grown Up" | Bobbi Rebell
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bobbi Rebell left her TV anchor and personal finance columnist job at Thomson Reuters to create her own brand. Today, she can practice journalism on h...
041: Unleash Your Potential So You Can Have It All | Nichole Carlson
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nichole Carlson, life coach to high performers, has traveled the world, was once homeless, and has built two successful businesses. Find out her thoug...
040: Lessons from a Broadway Entrepreneur | Ken Davenport
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tony-Award winning Broadway producer, Ken Davenport explains how to invest in theater productions and other valuable lessons he's learned along the wa...
039: Financial Therapy for your Brain | Kiné Corder
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Financial psychotherapist, Kiné Corder shares how she helps people, especially couples, improve their money mentalities, marriage missions, and happi...
038: Market Research, Millennials, and Finances | Barbara Leflein
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The financial sector is going through massive change as consumers adopt new behaviors like peer-to-peer payments, digital banks, and cryptocurrencies....
037: Passion, Purpose, and Building The Financial Gym | Shannon McLay
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From financial advisor to "accidental entrepreneur," Shannon McLay went all-in to launch The Financial Gym with a goal of making financial fitness fun...
036: "Ready Player One" Screenwriter on Enjoying the Process | Zak Penn
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning screenwriter, Zak Penn joins us to discuss finding early success at age 23, developing his craft, and working with with Stephen Spielber...
035: Overcoming Adversity and What Makes a Millionaire | Dr. Jude Miller Burke
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jude Miller Burke shares findings from her books including common characteristics of millionaires and how many people have turned their childhood ...
034: Pursuit of a Purpose Driven Life | Tope Fajingbesi
10 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tope Fajingbesi Balogun's unique path from CPA to helping orphaned children and the ordinary to become extraordinary. Guest Biography Tope Fajingbesi ...
033: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making | Jon Vroman
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Vroman started the Front Row Foundation and built his business around it so his values, business, and charitable work are aligned. Learn how you c...
032: Generosity Can Positively Impact Your Life, Work, and Community | Wendy Steele
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We often hear that the act of giving is rewarding. Wendy Steele founder of Generosity Matters and Impact 100 explains why generosity is contagious and...
031: What Is Bitcoin? A Primer on Crypto and Blockchain | Adam Draper
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Draper made a crazy bet on cryptocurrency when he launched Boost VC, a bitcoin startup accelerator in 2012. Learn about bitcoin, cryptocurrencies...
030: Shift Your Money Mindset and Master Your Money | Jen Hemphill
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Hemphill shares tips from her book "Her Money Matters" that can help you shift your money mindset, set goals, and master your finances. Guest Bio...
029: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Passive Income Vending Machine Business | Matt Miller
06 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how Matt Miller took $100 dollars and built a multi-million dollar, passive income, vending machine business. Guest Biography Matt Miller spe...
028: How AI Will Make You A Better Investor | Nathan Stevenson
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Stevenson, CEO of ForwardLane, discusses artificial intelligence (AI), enhancing the investor's experience, and the possibility that machines m...
027: Happily Retired in Their 40s by Spending Less | Tim and Amy Rutherford
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Financially independent couple, Tim and Amy Rutherford tell us how they retired in their 40s by spending less and have found happiness. Guest Biograph...
026: Personal Finance with Comedy and Play on the Stacking Benjamins Podcast | Joe Saul-Sehy
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Saul-Sehy was a certified financial planner who thought he'd change careers to become a teacher but ended up as a full-time financial podcaster. W...
025: Increasing Sales by Answering Customers' Questions | Marcus Sheridan
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Inbound marketing saved Marcus Sheridan's business, his family's finances, and brought him to the place where he is today -- a successful business own...
024: Lessons from a Financial Coach and Millionaire Next Door | Rocky Lalvani
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we talk with financial coach and millionaire next door Rocky Lalvani about living a balanced life, negotiating for savings, and why you should ...
023: Find Your Focus With Futurist and Executive Coach | Bill Jensen
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If we want to work smarter, not harder, each of us needs to first look inward. Tune in for tips from futurist, executive coach, and best-selling autho...
022: The House that Podcasting Built | John Lee Dumas
16 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
John Lee Dumas is the host of Entrepreneurs ON FIRE where he interviews the worlds most successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. With over 1900 intervi...
021: Walking Through Doors to the Biggest Law Firm in the World | Phil White
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Phil White's success goes beyond being a partner at the largest law firm in the world. His inspirational story is one from rags to riches, one about a...
020: Inspiring Growth Story of Maui Brewing Company | Garrett Marrero
02 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Marrero and Melanie Oxley poured determination and long hours into building Maui Brewing Company and were named 2017's Small Business Associat...
019: The Best of 2017, Part 2
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews with Gerald Zingraf, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, Kyle Winey, Sarah Von Bargen, and Colin O'Brady. In this final show of 2017, we've selected ex...
018: The Best of 2017, Part 1
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interviews with Jim Kimo West, Gret Glyer, Dee-1, Bishop Jack Spong, and Linus Roache. Can you believe that it's almost 2018? The Inspired Money podc...
017: Setting Small Goals to Achieve the Extraordinary | Colin O'Brady
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Two-time world record holder, Colin O'Brady embodies what it means to overcome obstacles, test limits, dream big, set goals, and never give up. Apply ...
016: An Unconventional Path to Betting On Female Founders | Jesse Draper
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Draper is a 4th generation venture capitalist, founding partner of Halogen Ventures, and host of Emmy nominated,"The Valley Girl Show." Guest B...
015: Thanks, Gratitude, and Our Kids | The Wang Family
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I spent Thanksgiving at home with my family so this episode features my three kids... Sabrina, Jackson, and Kristina. This week's episode features th...
014: The Unstoppable Rise of Soccer's Super-Rich Owners | James Montague
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
James Montague is author of The Billionaires Club, a book about the one per cent; the super-rich, the billionaire class who now control football. Gue...
013: How to Create Side Hustles That Can Outearn Your Full-Time Job | Gerald Zingraf
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk to product manager, software developer, and entrepreneur Gerald Zingraf who runs multiple businesses and has a full-time job. Guest...
012: Outspoken Advocate for Civil Rights in the Episcopal Church | John Shelby Spong
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Shelby Spong, whose books have sold more than a million copies, was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, NJ for 24 years. Guest Biography J...
011: Math Teacher Turned Hip Hop Artist Performs to Change Lives | Dee-1
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
New Orleans native David Augustine, aka Dee-1, didn't start rapping until he was enrolled at Louisiana State University, but he proved to be a quick s...
010: How to Look at Money in Terms of Happy | Sarah Von Bargen
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Von Bargen provides tips to help you make better money choices by viewing your spending through a lens of happiness. Guest Biography Sarah Von ...
009: From Gang-banger to Making Music with Purpose | L.T. Smooth
17 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning musician, L.T. Smooth not only performs for audiences around the world but also meets with youth in schools and in prison, in an effort ...
008: How to Hack College and Land Your Dream Job | Kyle Winey
10 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Winey, author of the book HACKiversity, shares practical tips for students including how to select a school, best majors, and tactics to land you...
007: An Actor's Spiritual Path to Success and Happiness | Linus Roache
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Globe nominated Linus Roache discusses money, growing up in a family of actors, the celebrity of his father William Roache, fulfillment, happin...
006b: [BONUS] How to Protect Yourself After the Massive Equifax Hack | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
26 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, talks about what you should do to protect yourself from the Equifax hack. Be sure to ...
006: An Entrepreneur's Journey From Journalist to The Money Coach | Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning Wall Street Journal reporter for CNBC, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox took the entrepreneurial leap to becoming The Money Coach®, a "financial e...
005: How to Start and Sustain an Interfaith Movement for Hope and Peace | Alison Van Dyk
18 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Van Dyk has dedicated much of her life and resources to advocating for interfaith education. She wants to inspire people to love each other and...
004: Helping Entrepreneurs and Minority Owned Businesses | Terrence Clark
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Terrence Clark heads the New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council, one of the 23 councils within the National Minority Supplier Dev...
003: Transforming a Passion for Ping Pong into Big Business | Franck Raharinosy
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Franck Raharinosy, an entrepreneur and ping pong player who has worked in event production, media, fashion, hospitality, writing, and film. When ...
002: Multiply the Impact of Your Money by Helping the Poorest People in the World | Gret Glyer
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever walked past a homeless person? I've occasionally given my left over food to someone in need on the streets of New York or opened my wall...
001: Playing Guitar for the Love and the Money Followed | Jim Kimo West
05 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm speaking with guitarist Jim Kimo West. Now I grew up watching Late Night with David Letterman in the early 90s. I've always had this unders...
000: Welcome to the Inspired Money Podcast | Andy Wang
01 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome. I'm your host Andy Wang and I'm incredibly excited to bring you Inspired Money, my podcast where each week we bring you an interesting person...