Living Not So Fabulously
Episodes
Real money lessons from LNSF's favorite guests
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's the final episode of Living Not So Fabulously, and hosts John and David Auten-Schneider revisit some of their favorite episodes. Highlights inclu...
Why record numbers of Americans are considering dual citizenship
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the U.S.'s economy and politics in the midst of a turbulent cycle, the possibility of starting fresh in a new country has become more appealing t...
Be prepared for any emergency with these essential documents
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's property loss, incapacitation, or even death, contingency planning for unexpected tragedies can be an uncomfortable fact of life that man...
Is now the time to invest in international stocks?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US economy has proven resilient over the past few years, but cracks are finally beginning to emerge. In 2025, many international exchanges actuall...
To retire early on the cheap, try your luck abroad
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An early retirement, let alone any retirement, may seem out of reach for many Americans who have been feeling the heat of inflation and low wage growt...
The way to build wealth for your kids that nobody talks about
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Saving up money for your children's future is a challenging aspect of being a parent, especially considering the high cost of college, health care, an...
Intimidated by the job market? Here's how to stand out
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Though hiring across industries is at its lowest levels in years, that doesn't mean that finding your new dream job is impossible. This week on Living...
Why some LGBTQ+ Americans are seeking their fortunes abroad
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a turbulent year under a new administration, some in the LGBTQ+ community are deciding to move out of the country. On this episode of Living Not...
TRADER TALK: Why smart investors are buying both bitcoin and gold
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Living Not So Fabulously is off this week, so enjoy an episode of Trader Talk we think you’ll love. The crypto markets may be wobbling, but the ...
LISTEN AGAIN: How to shift your financial mindset
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Mod...
Joint vs. Separate: How couples can owe thousands more in taxes
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taxes feel overwhelming for a reason since the rules aren’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, tax expert George Azar b...
How entrepreneurs should price their work in 2026
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many entrepreneurs undervalue themselves? Learn how to finally price with confidence, as financial advisor Brian Thompson explains how found...
You make good money - so why aren’t you wealthy yet?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Modern families often feel like they’re earning more but building less - and this episode explains why. Jennifer and Lisa Dazols, the duo behind Mod...
How one mom paid off $23k in debt on a tight income
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could wipe out $23,000 of debt on disability income while raising two kids - and still build generational wealth? That's what Rita-Soledad...
How to build a six-figure retirement on a $45k salary
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Living Not So Fabulously is proof you don’t need a six-figure salary to build a six-figure retirement. Money coach and investor, Cha...
Learn how this CFP redefines financial planning
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Certified Financial Planner Laura LaTourette is rewriting the rules of money management by leading with empathy, advocacy, and authenticity. From her ...
What to do when you suddenly start earning more money
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Broadway performer turned teacher turned influencer, Greg Kata, reveals how sudden success and a six-figure paycheck led to emotional spending, hard l...
He was broke at 40. How he turned $22,000 into a new life
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hollywood may look glamorous, but Travis Shakespeare says it mirrors America’s widening wealth gap. From AI’s rise to shrinking jobs and huge debt...
Gold reseller explains what you get wrong about its real value
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In recent months, gold (GC=F) has experienced a historic bull run, bringing prices up to over $4300 an ounce. On this week's episode of Living Not So ...
The smartest way to make your property pay you back
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Side gigs are common for people who want to supplement their main source of income —but what happens when your side gig becomes your main source of ...
Can Gen Z still afford city life?
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of living in major metropolitan areas has never been higher, and for young people hoping to start their careers in big cities, paying exorbit...
How changing your money mentality can bring huge rewards
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a challenging environment for job seekers, with many professionals wondering if they should press forward with their careers or pivot to somethin...
Canada is becoming a startup haven. Here's why.
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The high-profile trade wars launched this year by the US government have shocked observers worldwide, including among our Canadian neighbors to the no...
How to survive on $20 a day
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pick a place, go, and figure it out! That’s the advice of globe-trotting entrepreneur and YouTuber, Ken Krell, as he shares his journey to becoming ...
How to launch a business without going broke
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Your story is your currency." That's what entrepreneur and media strategist Tony Morrison says about building a business in one of the world's most...
ESG investing exposed: What’s really in your 401(k)?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your 401(k) is funding companies that clash with your core values? In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Kylelane Purcell and...
The hidden truth about wealth and identity
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking barriers as a Black, openly gay voice in American media, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and MSNBC anchor Jonathan Capehart brings his stor...
When rights disappear, so does your financial security
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does politics directly impact your wallet? In part one of this two-part episode of Living Not So Fabulously, journalist Jonathan Capehart connects...
Former Disney star Alyson Stoner on the price of childhood stardom
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From their early days on the Disney Channel to dancing with Missy Elliot, child actor, author, and advocate Alyson Stoner reveals the hidden costs of ...
Why personal finance isn’t so personal
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this eye-opening anniversary episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts John and David Auten-Schneider explore why so many Americans, especially in...
Why this trader wants to help a million families
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do you get when a pastor trades the pulpit for the stock market? A millionaire with a mission. In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Lewis...
Demystifying venture capital for underserved founders
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The venture capital system has big blind spots, and Catherine Gray, angel investor, filmmaker, and founder of She Angel Investors, reveals what they a...
What former Governor Ann Richards taught me about money
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding how the flow of money can unlock both personal freedom and community power can be life-changing. That’s what Shamina Singh, president ...
Financial freedom isn't about perfection, it's about empowerment
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does a WNBA star know about money? Turns out, everything! Former pro basketball player and championship coach Vicki Hall reveals how personal tra...
LISTEN AGAIN: Tim Gunn on money and how to 'make it work'
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Though the legendary "Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn needs little introduction, his story does. Gunn wasn't always the celebrity we know him to be to...
Living authentically isn't cheap, but it's worth it
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From growing up stealth in a conservative town to making history, trailblazing transgender activist, model, and writer Corey Rae—the world’s first...
Don Lemon on leaving TV and betting big on himself
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money, success, and starting over. From growing up in a segregated neighborhood in Baton Rouge to earning $5 an hour in his first media job, Emmy Awar...
The hidden financial risk when sponsors pull out
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the dollars, decisions, and deeper meaning behind World Pride DC 2025 with Ryan Bos, executive director of Capital Pride Alliance. From glit...
Severance’s Jen Tullock: money became her deepest source of shame
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and emotional interview, actor and writer Jen Tullock opens up about the deeply personal intersections of financial trauma, queerness, ...
You can't build wealth while avoiding responsibilities
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Living Not So Fabulously," John and David speak with Patrick Hinds, podcaster, author, and fabulous storyteller. He reveals his ra...
How two moms risked it all for their dreams
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Living Not So Fabulously," John and David speak with Vicky and Charisse Pasche, founders of the clothing brand Dapper Boi. In purs...
Use debt as a stepping stone, not a sink hole
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Living Not So Fabulously," John and David speak with Barton Jackson, the executive director of the National LGBT Chamber of Commer...
What the LGBTQ+ community needs: A safe space to talk money
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David speak with financial coach and personal finance writer David Lester. Life wasn't always so...
Challenging the "Wild West" of gold trading
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David speak with Brandon Aversano, the Founder and CEO of Alloy. After finding himself in a prec...
Vita Kari: How going viral can change your life
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David speak with non-binary visual artist and performer Vita Kari. Vita discusses how they turne...
Queer Eye's legacy: empathy, community, and financial wisdom
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David speak with David Collins, the creator of the "Queer Eye" series, about the origins of the ...
Nonprofits in the LGBTQ+ community
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David speak with Amy Harclerode about the financial realities and myths surrounding nonprofit wo...
From Struggle to Spotlight: Dominique Jackson’s Journey
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dominique Jackson joins John & David on Living Not So Fabulously for a raw and powerful conversation about resilience, success, and financial wisdom. ...
The LGBTQ+ Retirement Quest: Where Do Gays Retire?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, John and David Auten-Schneider sit down with Mark Goldstein, Founder of the Where Do Gays Retire? Faceboo...
From School of Rock to Country Star: Brian Falduto on Embracing Identity and Inspiring Others
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fabulous episode of Living Not So Fabulously, Brian Falduto — famously known as Fancy Pants from School of Rock — opens up about his journ...
From Game Show Victory to CEO: Phil Schraeder's Journey of Transformation and Inclusion
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Phil Schraeder as the innovative CEO of GumGum, a cutting-edge AI digital advertising firm that’s changing the way brands connect with ...
Comedian Mo Welch's career lessons after coming back from rock-bottom
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Mo Welch’s creative and cutting-comedy from her “Dad Jokes” comedy special or her recently concluded stand-up tour with Brett Golds...
Why this activist says toxic masculinity will impact your wallet
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many pressures impact how we manage our money, from friends pressuring you to spend money you don't have on a big trip to trends in the news swaying y...
DEI initiatives under fire at major companies and how communities can push back
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, better known as DEI, initiatives have been coming under increased scrutiny since President Trump took office. Severa...
Angels give you wings: this investor's insights on picking startups that soar
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angel investing is somewhat of a mystery to many. Where does their money come from? How do they spot a good startup? How does the market and politics ...
How this GLAAD leader used his HIV diagnosis & the power of storytelling to grow his personal brand
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With President Trump eliminating almost anything remotely DEI-related in the federal government, as well as erasing all HIV and LGBTQ+ medical care gu...
Home ownership might be even more unattainable than small business owners thought
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When applying for a mortgage, small business owners often face extra challenges, as banks perceive their income as risky and volatile. Elizabeth Gore,...
Why equal opportunity policies are key to economic growth, with former Biden administration official
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to succeed as a small business owner in today's economy? According to former Biden administration official Jonathan Lovitz, it's not...
Just launch it: One entrepreneur's tips for starting a business
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not every big business dream will come to life—it’s a hard pill to swallow. In fact, both the Small Business Administration and the Bureau of Labo...
Failing forward: Tips for finding small business success
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As most entrepreneurs can attest, the journey to success is not linear. It's a path where failures sometimes teach greater lessons than wins, one wher...
Public vs private schools: Financial pros and cons for teachers
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since most people know a teacher, it's no surprise that an episode of Living Not So Fabulously about teacher salaries will address the invariable unde...
'Choking on my tea': Economist on LGBTQ+ finance misconceptions
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sitting in his home on a lazy Saturday morning, listening to an economics program, UBS Wealth Management Chief Economist Paul Donovan found himself ab...
From crashing Warped Tour to glass ceilings; Shiragirl front-woman's journey to CEO
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary musician Shira Yevin solidified her place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when her band Shiragirl crashed their hot pink bus into Vans Warpe...
Why one reporter says 'living in the moment' can hurt your wallet
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Engaging with money on a regular basis can be tricky, even for those who are well-versed in the nuances of personal finance, let alone for folks who h...
Mentorship 101 and your wallet from LinkedIn's career expert
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who have practically lived on LinkedIn, Indeed, and the like as we've hunted for our next career opportunity, it might be a little def...
Tim Gunn’s financial faux pas and learning to 'make it work'
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Though the legendary Project Runway mentor Tim Gunn needs little introduction, his story does. Gunn wasn't always the celebrity we know him to be toda...
Meta engineer's journey: Teenage breadwinner to startup success
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While most teenagers concern themselves with the latest social media trends, surviving middle school, and running around with friends, Michael Sayman ...
Surviving vandalism through community support: a small business story
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine having a brick thrown through the window of your small business, which you worked so hard to build after the pandemic. Now imagine that happen...
Tackling the LGBTQ+ wealth gap: How career choice plays a role
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wage disparities across industries are stark, especially for LGBTQ+ folks where only 1 in 25 LGBTQ+ men hold high-paying jobs compared to 1 in 7 non-L...
Hacking personal finance with job jumping and loud budgeting
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts and husbands David & John Auten-Schneider, bring you the story of OkCupid Director of Brand Marketi...
Navigating the expensive maze of adulthood
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like a real-life, Rachel Green from the acclaimed TV series Friends, NYC-native Anthony Stratis always dreamed of working in fashion while seeking fin...
How financial planning helped this star come out of the closet
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can love, money, and show biz successfully mix? Married couple Eric Berger and Dan Amboyer prove it's possible, albeit rare. You might recognize actor...
Beat the scarcity mindset and build your legacy
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a masterclass in resilience? In this candid conversation, Hosts Living Not So Fabulously, David & John Auten-Schneider, speak with trailblaz...
How this LGBTQ+ leader brought money 'out' on Wall Street
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What if you didn't just survive a layoff, but thrived, instead? What if you could find real opportunities in a moment of hardship and set out to make ...
Lapsed insurance & a house fire: Lessons learned
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to prepare for every emergency, stacked like a disaster Jenga? Patrick L. Riley would argue it’s a tall order. During the COVID-19 pa...
From blueprints to blockbusters: mastering career plot-twists
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Once upon a time, an architect got tired of hitting the concrete salary ceiling, so he pivoted to his other passion—movies! How does one leap from f...
Your LGBTQ+ personal finance show from Yahoo Finance
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Living Not So Fabulously dives into real money stories with activists, allies, artists, tech-gurus and trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community to give yo...
Surviving market madness: how inclusive finance builds wealth for all
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It was October 19, 1987, also known as Black Monday, and a young Jane Sasseen sat with horror watching what little finances she had disappear before h...