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Krista Tippett Explores The Relationship Between Money and Tension Nov 20, 2024

Krista Tippett is an icon of reflection and moral imagination. As the creator and host of the radio program On Being, Krista’s voice has been a steadying for millions of listeners over the years, guiding conversations about life’s biggest questions, and inviting us to think more deeply. Krista and Carl venture into the complex and often messy relationship that we all have with money. Not just as a cultural force, but as something deeply personal. Together they examine the stories we inherit, the paradoxes money creates, and the tension between our feelings of self worth vs. our measurements of net worth. Krista shares her perspective on her own journey with money, one that she admits has not been perfect, and continues to develop as she approaches the next phase of her life.

For more about Krista and her work, visit https://onbeing.org

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Kara Swisher Is Unemotional About Money Nov 13, 2024

Kara Swisher joins Carl for a wide-ranging conversation about money and meaning - from her early experiences with money to observing the habits of influential billionaires up close. If you’re not already familiar with Kara, her reputation precedes her: she’s direct, honest, and unapologetic about asking tough questions, especially to the wealthiest of individuals in our society. Over the course of her career, Kara has interviewed many of the most influential figures in the tech industry: Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, just to name a few. Kara and Carl discuss everything from the importance of personal values in spending, to her views on gender dynamics in financial negotiations, and the significance of taking risks in her career - something she thinks everybody should do a little more of.

Kara’s latest book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Burn-Book/Kara-Swisher/9781982163891

Kara’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719

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What Can We Do When Things Feel Out of Control? Nov 06, 2024

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How To Avoid Burnout with Former Tech Entrepreneur and Founder of Nervous System Mastery Jonny Miller Oct 30, 2024

What job have you given money, and is it realistic? Jonny Miller and Carl explore this question in a discussion that digs deeper into the meanings of wealth, ambition, and fulfillment. Jonny is the founder of the Nervous System Mastery program, providing high-performers - from the CEO of a rocket ship company to startup founders recovering from burnout to busy parents attempting to stay afloat amidst the chaos of raising a family- with evidence-backed protocols to cultivate calm, build resilience & increase aliveness. A former tech entrepreneur, Jonny and Carl explore the pitfalls of hustle culture, the importance of self-unfoldment over self-improvement, and the necessity of experiencing suffering for personal growth.

Listen and Follow Jonny’s Podcast: https://curioushumans.com/episodes

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Jonny’s TedX Talk - “The Gifts Of Grief”: https://www.ted.com/talks/jonny_miller_the_gifts_of_grief?subtitle=en

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Jerry Colonna’s Journey Through The Emotional Landscape of Money Oct 23, 2024

Jerry Colonna is a certified professional coach dedicated to the notion that better humans make better leaders. Drawing on his wide variety of experiences as a former venture capitalist and practicing Buddhist, Jerry and Carl explore the intricate relationship between money, emotions, and family ancestry. He shares personal anecdotes about his early memories of money, the emotional weight it carries, and how these experiences shaped his understanding of financial relationships throughout his life and career. This episode of 50 Fires explores the deep-rooted unconscious lessons from childhood that shape our perceptions of safety and fulfillment, and is a powerful reminder that ‘enough’ is not something to attain, but something that is already within us.

For more on Jerry’s work: https://www.reboot.io/

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Solving The Problem of Comparative Spending with David C. Baker Oct 16, 2024

David C. Baker is the author of multiple books, including “The Business of Expertise: How Entrepreneurial Experts Convert Insight To Impact + Wealth”. He’s a helicopter and airplane pilot, an avid photographer, and taught high performance motorcycle riding/racing. Based in Nashville, he has visited and worked all over the world. On this episode of 50 Fires, he shares his insights on staying curious in life, the importance of keeping meaningful hobbies, and how to shut out the noise of comparative spending.

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Sports Journalist Sarah Spain on Resisting Professional Comparison, Gender Parity in Sports, and Being Unapologetic About Living Life on Your Own Terms Oct 09, 2024

Sarah Spain is a veteran sports reporter who currently hosts “Good Game with Sarah Spain”, a daily podcast covering the biggest stories in women’s sports. Sarah and Carl discuss the challenges and realities of working in the sports industry, including the financial struggles and gender inequity that comes with it.

Follow and Listen to "Good Game with Sarah Spain": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-game-with-sarah-spain/id1752100672

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Teenage Investor Chris Truong’s Best Tip? Investing Should Be Boring Oct 02, 2024

Teenage investor Chris Truong joins Carl to discuss why investing your money should be boring. At just 16 years old, Chris started a long-term diversified investing club at his high school - a club for ‘boring investment’, as he puts it - and it has grown from a club of 2 people - just him and his teacher - to over 40 of his peers. Chris emphasizes the importance of investing for long-term financial stability and the misconception that picking individual stocks can lead to quick wealth. He also highlights the influence of social media, particularly TikTok, in promoting risky investment behaviors among young people. The conversation emphasizes the importance of educating young investors about sustainable investment practices and the dangers of gambling-like behavior. When you invest like an adult or, in this case, like a 16-year-old, it's boring, but ultimately rewarding.

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Start “Doing Your Thing” with Author Ben Katt Sep 25, 2024

The world is a better place when we are all trying to do the thing that lights us up. Ben Katt shares his experience of following his intuition and making a job change to focus on writing a book and rebooting his meditation teaching practice while in his 40s. Ben recently authored a book called “The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife”, and on this episode of 50 Fires, he and Carl discuss many of the principles in that book that helped him embrace his uniqueness and live a life that inspires others to do the same. Ben emphasizes the importance of choosing your heart and living a soul-centric life, even if it doesn't always lead to monetary gain.

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Money, Family, and Meaningful Work with Jodi Kantor and Ron Lieber Sep 18, 2024

Jodi Kantor and Ron Lieber are both distinguished journalists at The New York Times, and today they join Carl to discuss the importance of financial stability for their family while pursuing work that is meaningful, both as individuals, and as a couple. Ron has been the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times since 2008, and worked as the editor for Carl’s “Sketch Guy” column when he was at the Times. In 2017, Jodi and her colleague Megan Twohey I broke the story of decades of sexual abuse allegations against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, work that helped ignite the #MeToo movement and spur cultural, corporate and legal changes around the globe. In this episode of 50 Fires, Ron and Jodi discuss their personal experiences with money and how it has shaped their lives. They discuss the role of money in their family and the lessons they ultimately hope to pass on to their children.

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Balancing Creative Freedom and Financial Stability with Brendan Leonard Sep 11, 2024

What does it truly mean to balance success with artistic integrity? Brendan Leonard, an artist and creative known for his humorous and thoughtful writing at Semi-Rad.com, shares his journey through the delicate balance of staying true to his creative vision and the pressures of mass appeal. This episode explores a familiar theme on 50 Fires: Why do we need money, and what is it really for? Reflecting on personal stories, Brendan and Carl observe that true security may be more about mindset and less about accumulated wealth. They also touch on the importance of defining success beyond financial gain, and the simple joy of creation in and of itself.

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Learning How (And When) To Say ‘Yes’ With Economist Stephanie Kelton Sep 04, 2024

Stephanie Kelton is an American Economist, Academic, and a leading proponent of Modern Monetary Theory. She served as chief economist on the U.S. Senate Budget Committee in 2015, and POLITICO called her one of the 50 Most Influential Thinkers the year after. On this episode of 50 Fires, she joins Carl to share her own personal stories about money and discuss what it means to her. The conversation explores the themes of taking risks, learning how (and when) to say yes to opportunities, and the challenges of the current financial system. Despite these challenges, Stephanie remains optimistic and believes that there are better ways to build and improve on the system.

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Getting Your Money In Alignment with Philosopher and Storyteller Peter Rollins Aug 28, 2024

Peter Rollins is an Irish philosopher, author, storyteller, producer and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and being in the world. Peter joins Carl to reflect on how we can align our lives more closely with our values, using money to enable that alignment. This wide ranging conversation focuses on themes of desire, lack, and the pursuit of fulfillment, while exploring the relationship between money, satisfaction, and everyday experience.

For more on Peter’s work, visit https://peterrollins.com/

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Comedian and Former Police Officer King Hassan on Finding Joy in Any Pursuit Aug 21, 2024

Comedian King Hassan has lived many lives - he’s a former police officer who somehow became a stand up comic and writer, now living in Los Angeles with his wife and three kids. He was born in Alabama to an American mother and Nigerian father, which led to often confusing and conflicting approaches to money, wealth, and identity. He and Carl discuss how he has embraced change and uncertainty in his career and how he has always found meaning in his work, a trait he picked up from his enterprising father. He also explains why he doesn’t find money to be a very funny topic, and the different approaches he’s experienced with money between being a police officer and a comedian.

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The Essentials Of Money with Leadership Expert Greg McKeown Aug 14, 2024

Carl welcomes Greg McKeown, the author of two New York Times bestsellers “Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most”, and “Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,” one of Carl’s favorite books. In this episode of 50 Fires, Greg and Carl discuss the concept of creating possibilities beyond money and why lack of capital should never be the thing that holds us back from doing something that we really want to do. Greg explains his philosophy that in any endeavor, starting small and building momentum is the key to building something that’s truly meaningful and sustainable, demonstrating the power of vision and determination over financial constraints.

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Sharon Salzberg on Being Generous and Mindful with Your Money Aug 07, 2024

Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. In fact, if you’ve come across the word ‘mindfulness’ in the past decade, Sharon has had a lot to do with it (at least here in the United States). On this episode of 50 Fires, Sharon shares how her experiences in India and Burma shaped her as a college student from New York City, where she witnessed the sheer generosity of people who had very little, and what it taught her about money and community back home in the U.S. They discuss finding meaning in work, and the role that intention and inner work should play when setting financial goals in relation to resources. As a result, Sharon emphasizes the need for even bigger aspirations in our lives while shifting our attention away from conventional ideas of success.

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Bonus Minisode: Everyone Has a Money Story Aug 05, 2024

Everyone has a meaningful story about money. What's yours? Start by answering this question: What's your earliest memory of money? Share yours by emailing Carl - hello@behaviorgap.com

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Meaningful Investing That Acutally Matters with Meb Faber Jul 31, 2024

If you’ve ever felt like the investment advice you get feels closer from sources like CNBC feels like gambling (AKA The Financial Pornography Network) and want to be thoughtful about investing, this episode of 50 Fires is a great place to start. Carl welcomes Meb Faber, a co-founder and the Chief Investment Officer of Cambria Investment Management. Meb is also the host of The Meb Faber Show podcast and has authored numerous white papers and leather-bound books.

This is the first episode of 50 Fires specifically about investing, but it’s about why we invest, and how to make it personal for your goals. Carl and Meb start on the topic of risk and the mistakes people make when they don't understand the investing environment they're operating in. The importance of having a written investing plan and focusing on process over performance is emphasized.

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Bonus Minisode: What Happens When The Money Runs Out? Jul 29, 2024

Have you ever found yourself gripped by the terrifying thought of your money running out? Join Carl in this bonus solo episode of 50 Fires, as he contemplates financial anxiety.

Imagine if we viewed money not as a dwindling resource but as something more fluid and replenishable? This 'minisode' isn't just about financial strategies; it's an introspective look into how our mindset shapes our fears about the future.

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Living a Creative Life with Filmmaker and Songwriter Scott Ballew Jul 24, 2024

Scott Ballew is a filmmaker, singer, and songwriter who has taken a remarkable journey from directing adventure films for Yeti to releasing music as a solo artist starting in his late 30s. Carl explores Scott's upbringing in a modest household in Austin, Texas, where his family faced financial struggles but maintained a stable environment. Scott describes himself as a recovering Texas football star and drug addict, and now that he’s found sobriety, he reflects on the internal struggle of wanting a stable, conventional life while feeling compelled to pursue life as an artist. Scott's story highlights the importance of finding personal fulfillment beyond material achievements, even when it doesn't lead to immediate financial gain.

For more on Scott, visit: https://www.leisurerodeo.com

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Former Drug Dealer, Professor, and Author J. Dana Trent Jul 17, 2024

Born to drug-dealing parents in rural Indiana, J. Dana Trent was a preschooler the first time she used a razor blade to cut up weed and fill dime bags for her schizophrenic father, King. This is the opening log line to her new memoir “Between Two Trailers”, and it is a wild story.

She talks with Carl about the experience of hustling with her father and mother as a child and how it’s shaped her relationship with money today. In her effort to overcome such an unpredictable childhood, Dana emphasizes the importance of fostering connections, asking meaningful questions, and being vulnerable in order to create a sense of belonging in an often lonely world.

More About “Between Two Trailers”: https://www.jdanatrent.com/

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World Series Champion Dexter Fowler On Investing In Himself After a 14 Year Career in Major League Baseball Jul 10, 2024

When former Major League Baseball Player Dexter Fowler was drafted out of high school in 2004, he signed for $1 million dollars and immediately got a wealth advisor. He played 14 years in the league, and despite all of his success on the field, he attributes his success off the field to his parents, wife, and children. As Dexter explains to Carl in this candid episode of 50 Fires, “you’re only as strong as your foundation”.

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Finding Financial Forgiveness with Trauma of Money Specialist Shannah Game Jul 03, 2024

Shannah Game and Carl have one important thing in common: they both love talking about money. Shannah, a Certified Financial Planner and Trauma of Money Specialist has been talking about money for a long time. As host of the podcast Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shannah’s goal is to help people see their money as a tool they can use to create they want rather than something to be feared. In this episode of 50 Fires, Carl and Shannah discuss the impact of childhood experiences on financial beliefs, and the importance of having open discussions about money, even at a dinner party with friends.

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Co-Founder David Booth on The Birth of Modern Finance and Embracing Uncertainty in Investing Jun 26, 2024

The impact David Booth has had on your financial life is profound, whether you realize it or not.

David is the co-founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors, a firm that fundamentally changed the way we make everyday decisions about practical investing and money.

David knew the future of investing would depend on data, so in 1981 he moved a noisy, hot, refrigerator-sized computer into his two-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. The machine spit out stock prices for brokers and investment managers around the world, and as a result, Dimensional was one of the first investment firms to apply academic research to practical investing.

In this episode of 50 Fires, David talks about those early days of Dimensional, and goes back even further to reflect on his earliest memories of money as a boy in Kansas selling newspapers door-to-door.

He shares stories of the growth of Dimensional Fund Advisors, and talks about two of his favorite topics when it comes to investing: randomness and uncertainty.

He also talks with host Carl Richards about a new documentary film chronicling the history of Dimensional, directed by acclaimed documentarian Errol Morris called Tune Out The Noise.

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Index Pioneer David Booth, Bestselling Author Greg McKeown, Meditation Guru Sharon Salzberg, and Much More! Jun 19, 2024

50 Fires returns with new episodes! Carl gets deep on money and what it means with Index Pioneer David Booth, Bestselling Author Greg McKeown, Meditation Guru Sharon Salzberg, and many more*:

June 26: Dimensional Co-Founder David Booth
July 03: Host of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money Shannah Game
July 10: World Series Champion Dexter Fowler
July 17: Bestselling Author Greg McKeown
July 24: Musician and Filmmaker Scott Ballew
August 07: Author and Minister J. Dana Trent
August 14: Meditation Guru Sharon Salzberg

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An Invitation From Carl: Share Your Own Conversations About Money May 08, 2024

50 Fires is taking a very short break to gear up for Season 2 with even more meaningful conversations about money. In this quick episode, Carl invites you to kindle your own enlightening discussions around money with a spouse, family member, or dear friend, and offers 5 simple, yet impactful steps to start these conversations:

Look for time and space for the conversation
Pick a simple question to get started like, “What’s your earliest memory of money?”
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We’d love to hear how your conversations go. Send an email to hello@behaviorgap.com with an audio file or a note about how it went. Or even send your own answer to the following question: What’s your earliest memory of money? Back soon with more stories about money and meaning on Season 2 of 50 Fires.

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Journalist and Adventure Writer Daniel Duane on Changing Course and Becoming a Therapist in His Mid-50s Apr 24, 2024

Carl welcomes journalist, writer, surfer, climber, father and husband Daniel Duane to reflect on a life and career guided by passionate pursuits and what happens when that career suddenly seems unviable. The conversation raises questions about the meaning of a simpler life and how to navigate the complexities of money in the present as the cost of living continues to rise all around us. As a result, Dan shares his journey of transitioning from being a writer to becoming a psychotherapist, reflecting on feeling cornered in his career well after middle age, and the fear of not being able to provide for his family. If you’ve ever felt alone in struggling with an uncertain future, this episode of 50 Fires is a reminder that none of us have to be alone in that struggle.

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Farnoosh Torabi - What her parents taught her about money, and why she’s the (proud) breadwinner in her own marriage Apr 17, 2024

Podcaster, Author, and Financial Journalist Farnoosh Torabi discusses the impact of her parents’ approach to money growing up as a first generation Iranian family in Massachusetts, and how the gender dynamics of their relationship impacted her at an early age. She reflects on how her childhood experiences shaped her perception of money and the importance of finding financial autonomy in her own marriage. Farnoosh also reveals some of the most impactful paradigm shifts around money that she’s learned on her podcast So Money - approaching it’s 10th year of release with over 1,600 episodes.

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Comedian Pete Holmes on Freedom and Creativity with Money Apr 10, 2024

Comedian Pete Holmes reflects on his relationship with money and how it relates to his sense of freedom, creativity, and play. In this wide ranging conversation, Carl and Pete explore how money impacts our anxiety, and the role that spirituality plays in helping to reduce that tension. From Pete’s early days in standup comedy, to his eventual success as a writer, actor, and podcaster, this episode highlights the importance of understanding and deepening our values during each phase of life, and remembering to stop and laugh as much as we can along the way.

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Carl’s Daughter Lindsay Richards - A Rewarding Conversation About Money Apr 03, 2024

On this week’s episode of 50 Fires, Carl keeps things in the family by having a discussion about money with his oldest daughter, Lindsay Richards.

Lindsay is a 27-year old finance professional living in New York City, and as the oldest of 4 kids, she has a lot of perspective on how her parents handled money as she and her siblings grew up. From her earliest memory of money (“Mom wouldn’t let me touch coins because they’re dirty”) to reflecting on the ways money was treated and discussed in their home, this conversation is packed with insights on how to use simple questions to learn about your kids and how they view money.

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Understanding Our Money Decisions With UCLA Professor Hal Hershfield Mar 27, 2024

Hal Hershfield is a leading expert on the psychology of making decisions, but that doesn’t mean that he always makes the right decisions about money, which should be reassuring for us all to hear. A Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, Hal joins Carl to discuss some of his earliest memories about money (he looked it up in the ‘M’ book of his Encyclopedia), the importance of aligning capital with what's important in our lives, and how we rationalize our decisions around money with our emotions way more than we should.

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The First 20 Fires: Highlights From Chef Maneet Chauhan; Musician Lukas Nelson; VC Bryce Roberts; Comedian Gina Yashere; and UCLA Professor Hal Hershfield on Money and Psychopathy Mar 20, 2024

Carl takes a look back on moments from the first 20 episodes of the show, and highlights some moments that you may have missed.

Celebrity Chef and Food Network Star Maneet Chauhan reflects on growing up in India and how she never compared what she had to her peers (ie - life before Instagram)!

Musician Lukas Nelson reveals how he writes music that is important to him and what he learned from his Dad, Willie Nelson, about the business of writing songs.

Venture Capitalist Bryce Roberts opens up ‘The Devil’s Golden Question’, a deceivingly complex question that we should all be asking ourselves: “How much is enough…for you?”

Comedian Gina Yashere from CBS’s Bob Hearts Abishola tells Carl how she fell into comedy after pursuing a ‘safer’ career as an engineer, and why her mother eventually supported her.

And UCLA Professor Psychology and Behavioural Decision-Making Hal Hershfield unpacks some of the most revolutionary thinking behind Carl’s conversation with Jamie, a diagnosed psychopath.

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School Teachers, Education, and Financial Purpose: Educator Jonathan Santos Silva on pursuing a career in education, the inevitable financial struggles in that pursuit, and finding purpose in community above all else. Mar 13, 2024

It’s not a secret that a elementary and secondary school educators are notoriously underpaid, and in this episode, Educator Jonathan Santos Silva discusses how he’s pursued his career in education despite any and all financial pressures. Throughout this important conversation, Jonathan and Carl ultimately discuss the role of money as an expression of value and its relationship to purpose and community in life.

Jonathan Santos Silva got his start as an educator in 2010 at Little Wound School on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, as part of the Teach For America program, where he taught secondary math and called play-by-play for the school’s Athletics program.

That experience led him to his ultimate calling by founding the Liber Institute, an organization focused on developing the leadership capacity of Indigenous students, families, and educators from all over the country, helping them to ultimately transform the schools and communities that they serve.

Jonathan is also the host of Teach For America’s Changing Course podcast, a show where he speaks with students, teachers, and administrators at innovative schools to find out how they’re breaking down barriers to improve student outcomes.

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Morgan Housel and Gretchen Housel Part 2: Why they never fight about money, why Morgan now only wants to fly business class, and how they’re talking to their kids about money Mar 06, 2024

In Part 2 with Morgan and Gretchen Housel, host Carl Richards unpacks the difference between wants and necessities (ie - sometimes flying in Business class is essential in order to effectively do what you’ve been hired to do) . They also reveal that while they have disagreements about some things, money has never really been one of them. And the explore the challenges of parenting in the digital age, the dangers of social comparison, and the importance of not focusing solely on money and instead providing their children experiences together while they can.

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Morgan Housel and Gretchen Housel Part 1: How they use simple financial experiments to improve their relationship with money and each other Feb 28, 2024

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If you’ve spent any time in finance, you’ll know that Morgan Housel is The New York Times Bestselling Author of The Psychology of Money and the newly released Same As Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity, and Living a Good Life. But today, you’ll get to hear him like you never have before…in conversation with his wife Gretchen.

In Part One of this two-week episode, host Carl Richards asks Gretchen and Morgan what’s most important in their relationship, and it’s something that we all need more of: time together. But for Gretchen and Morgan, money has actually enabled them to spend more time together, because it has been one of their top priorities as a couple from the beginning.

They also discuss the role of using simple experiments in spending habits, such as intentionally spending spending less over a specific period of time, and how their family backgrounds have shaped their perspectives on money, both as individuals, and together.

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Embracing Uncertainty with Cattle Rancher Elizabeth Poett Feb 21, 2024

Elizabeth Poett is a seventh generation cattle rancher, born and raised on Rancho San Julian, her family's historic 14,000-acre cattle ranch on California's Central Coast near Santa Barbara. On this episode of 50 Fires, Elizabeth reflects on the importance of embracing uncertainty as a rancher, a career where every day is different, and unpredictability is a part of the routine. She also shares her own journey of starting a business and diversifying opportunities at the ranch, which includes hosting the cooking and lifestyle show Ranch to Table, one of the founding shows of the Magnolia Network, authoring her popular blog and cookbook The Ranch Table, and hosting a number of events throughout the year on the ranch, including cooking workshops, educational events, and intimate farm-to-table meals.

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Coach Scott Drew - Success On and Off The Court with Baylor Men’s Basketball Feb 14, 2024

As the Head Coach of Baylor Men’s Basketball, Scott Drew has the ability to talk about money on his own behalf, as well as all of the young athletes he gets to coach and mentor each and every year. Carl and Coach Drew talk about the financial pressures many players face today, how he tries to instill good financial lessons in them beforethey leave his team, and the importance of mentoring his players both on and off the court.

When Coach Scott Drew accepted the head coaching position at Baylor in 2003, the job was arguably the worst in all of college sports. Even if you don’t follow college sports, the state of the team was pulled straight from the headlines. The program was in a dire spot.

But Coach Drew, a man of deep faith, had a confident vision of what the program could be, even in the face of such adversity, and he guided his team to the pinnacle of success. Under his leadership, Baylor made its first NCAA Tournament appearance in almost 20 years in 2008, and at the 2021 National Championship, Coach Drew led Baylor to its first-ever NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, defeating Gonzaga in the title game.

As you’ll hear, Coach Drew shares his perspective on prioritizing what truly matters and the role that he plays as a coach in shaping his players' financial mindset.

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Invest Like a Psychopath Feb 08, 2024

Carl’s guest this week holds one of the more unique relationships with money you will ever hear. Jamie is a diagnosed psychopath, but the word doesn’t mean what you think. Psychopathy is a neurological disorder, similar to narcissistic personality disorder, and as you’ll soon discover, it has allowed Jamie to treat money with a logic that we could all learn from (example: she maxed out her retirement account at the age of 30)!

A lawyer by trade and author of the book Confessions of a Sociopath: A Life Spent Hiding in Plain Sight, Jamie breaks down the common misconceptions of the disorder, and how it intersects with her financial behaviors. She describes how she compartmentalizes her money and how her heightened sense of impulsivity has helped her to make smart money decisions from a very early age. It turns out, having a lack of emotional connection to money is a key factor in being more responsible and with it, and Jamie will help you see it in a completely different way.

EPISODE CHAPTERS

(0:04:27) - Understanding the Psychological Connection to Money

(0:14:12) - Psychopathic Impulsivity and Compartmentalization With Money

(0:20:34) - Compound Interest and Emotional Perspectives on Money

(0:27:11) - Gender, Money, and Family Dynamics

(0:34:54) - Psychopathy and the Impact on Money

(0:49:34) - Managing Time and Prioritizing Happiness

(0:58:34) - Understanding Chicken People

(1:08:38) - Challenges and Illusions of Society's Expectations

(1:18:31) - Opting Out and Simplifying Life

(1:25:19) - Superficiality, Conformity, and Sharing Abundance

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Resilience in Uncertainty with TV Writer Dave Goetsch Jan 31, 2024

Carl welcomes Dave Goetsch, comedy writer and co-executive producer of 'The Big Bang Theory' for a conversation about navigating the uncertainty of Hollywood. Dave discusses the importance of resilience - financial, emotional, and mental - throughout his career.

Dave shares his firsthand experiences with financial crises, canceled shows, and the pressure of tying self-worth to success. He also discusses how he learned to live in reality and not just fix everything with harder work, which is at the heart of his uncertain, yet fulfilling career as a comedy writer.

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Another Side of Downtown Josh Brown Jan 24, 2024

Josh Brown is a financial advisor known for his insights on CNBC and as the co-host of "The Compound and Friends" podcast with Michael Batnick. He’s had thousands of conversations about money over the years, but none quite like this one. Josh offers a rare, personal glimpse into the moments that molded his financial perspective and approach to life, like the hidden financial struggles his parents shielded him from and the critical role of financial literacy, something he learned the value of later in life.

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Comparison Is The Thief of Joy with Johnnyswim Jan 17, 2024

Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez of the musical duo Johnnyswim open up about the meaning of money in their creative partnership and marriage.

Money disagreements are a part of any relationship, but it's how you work through them to forge a unified financial life, and throughout their career, Abner and Amanda have prioritized creative control and financial independence.

Abner and Amanda released their first music as Johnnyswim in 2008, and married a year later in 2009. Since then, they’ve released a number of successful albums and EPs, toured all over the world (many times with their kids in tow), and they’ve released two shows on Magnolia Network, ‘In the Kitchen with Abner and Amanda’ and a docuseries about their life, simply titled ’The Johnnyswim Show”.

Talking about money is hard, and talking about it with a couple can be even harder, but as you’ll soon hear, it can make all the difference in any relationship.

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Talking About Money and Marriage with Cori and Carl Richards Dec 20, 2023

Carl invites his wife, Cori, to have a conversation about money that’s been decades in the making. 28 years into their relationship, Carl and Cori are still learning about each other–especially when it comes to money.

In this intimate episode, Carl and Cori break down decades-long misconceptions about one another, assumptions they've made but rarely questioned, and feelings they're never before revealed.

Don't miss Carl putting his money where his mouth is, this week on 50 Fires.

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Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris Has Always Lived Within His Means Dec 13, 2023

Being a successful actor is no easy feat, and learning how to navigate the tumultuous waves of the entertainment industry’s financial landscape takes discipline and even frugality. Actor Dean shares how his early obsession with saving money molded his successful acting career. Way before he landed the role of Hank on Breaking Bad, he understood the critical importance of living within his means so that he could continue to pursue acting. Money can offer freedom, but it requires a delicate dance of respect and control, especially in a career that’s as unpredictable as acting.

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Investing in Comedy with Gina Yashere Dec 06, 2023

Gina Yashere’s career in comedy is a result of sheer resilience, determination, and…budgeting. As a standup comedian and co-creator of Bob Hearts Abishola on CBS, she’s come a long way from her upbringing as a second generation Nigerian immigrant in London. Growing up, her mother essentially gave her two career options - doctor or engineer. After becoming an elevator technician and engineer in her early 20s, she decided that comedy would ultimately make her more money, albeit with a more winding and unpredictable path. She also opens up about her struggle with gambling and impulsive buying habits, how she overcame these challenges, and ultimately became more mindful about money, investing in properties, and aggressively saving for retirement.

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A Shark’s Take On Money and Meaning Nov 29, 2023

Matt Higgins’ journey to success, growing up poor in New York City, has been a huge part of his framework for viewing money. He and Carl discuss the idea that money is meant to be in flow, and Matt shares his earliest memory of how his mother had an abundance mindset - despite her financial circumstances. Matt candidly shares the deep-seated trauma of his financial struggles and how it shaped his relationship with money, and reflects his ongoing journey towards feeling safe with all of his financial decisions.

For more on Matt, check out his book Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential, out now from Harper Collins.

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A Culinary Path to Financial Independence with Chef Maneet Chauhan Nov 15, 2023

Chef Maneet Chauhan is best known as a judge on Chopped and as a fierce culinary competitor on Food Network shows like Iron Chef, Guy’s Grocery Games, and Beat Bobby Flay. But off screen, she’s a successful chef and restaurateur with a passion for sharing the diverse flavors she grew up with in India. As an immigrant to the United States, she also has a unique perspective on money. From her father's meticulous habit of recording expenses as a child to her own hard-earned lessons about financial independence after moving to America to attend the Culinary Institute of America, Maneet’s definition of ‘enough’ is constantly evolving as she pursues her craft as a chef and entrepreneur.

Join host Carl Richards as he discusses money and meaning with Maneet Chauhan on this week’s episode of 50 Fires.

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How Chip Gaines Uses Money As a Tool for Impact Nov 08, 2023

Most of us were first introduced to Chip Gaines on “Fixer Upper,” the blockbuster renovation show where he serves as genius contractor, adoring husband, and comic relief. But this episode of “50 Fires” reveals a different seen side of Chip–entrepreneurial, spiritual, philosophical, and reflective.

Carl and Chip discuss Chip’s unconventional attitude toward risk, using money as a tool for impact versus a measurement of success, the challenges of raising children in the Instagram era, and the fact that Jesus was a reckless financial planner (oh, and Chip’s wife Joanna even makes a surprise cameo).

Join host Carl Richards for an honest conversation about money and meaning with Chip Gaines on this week’s episode of 50 Fires.

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Chasing The Muse with Lukas Nelson Nov 01, 2023

Carl goes deep on the realities of being a working musician with Singer Songwriter Lukas Nelson and festival organizer Ben Anderson. Recorded at the Park City Song Summit in September.

Carl’s conversation with Lukas Nelson unpacks how the allure of fame and money can be a trap for musicians, and how Lukas navigated finding his own artistic path, despite being the son of legendary artist Willie Nelson.

After the break, Carl speaks with Ben Anderson, a seasoned trial lawyer who grew up scraping the bottom of the middle class as a child in Tennessee, to achieve success as an attorney, who later joined the music industry by starting the Park City Song Summit, a multi-day music and wellness event designed to bring clarity and normalcy to the struggles that musicians, artists, and music lovers alike face around mental health and dependency. Carl and Ben discuss the need to prioritize well-being over success, and the need for a healthier approach to success in the music industry.

For more on Park City Song Summit: https://parkcitysongsummit.com/

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How Much Money Is Enough…For You? Oct 25, 2023

Money: it’s a necessity, but sometimes it becomes an obsession. For Bryce Roberts, a venture capitalist who also happens to be a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, balancing faith, morality and financial success is a personal challenge.

On this episode, Carl asks Bryce to ponder the Devil's Golden Question: How much money is enough? They share their personal experiences growing up in the Mormon church, wrestling with cultural pressures around money specific to their faith, and ultimately recognizing that the most important things in life cannot be monetized.

This discussion is not just a theological exploration, but a personal reflection on lessons learned with money and how it shapes our views of life as a whole.

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Making Space for Art (While Also Earning a Living) Oct 18, 2023

For many artists, the path to financial stability while pursuing creative passions is often winding and steep. Drawing from her rich experiences as a poet, professor and public intellectual, Carl’s guest Caroline Randall Williams offers unique insights into the subtle dynamics between education, wealth and social standing. She also shares her personal path to carving out space for creative fulfillment in a demanding professional environment.

This conversation also reveals a valuable lesson about the relativity of wealth perception. Caroline has existed on both ends of the wealth spectrum, from working as a teacher in rural Mississippi, to attending boarding school with students who had access to vast amounts of money and privilege. She candidly shares her experiences from both perspectives, as well as addresses the age-old question:

Who’s the more important artist? Shakespeare or Lil Wayne?

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Music Credits:

Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Walking Away From Wall Street Oct 11, 2023

How much money is "enough?" As a former Managing Director at BlackRock’s hedge fund division, Khe Hy left behind the hustle of Wall Street to embark on an introspective journey to redefine his relationship with money. What ended up being "enough" for him? Here's a hint: it includes a cross-country move, two little kids, and a lot of surfing.

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Website: https://www.blindnilmedia.com/audio

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Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com

Music Credits:

Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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Introducing 50 Fires Sep 28, 2023

Talking about money is hard. All over the world, people are taught never to talk about money, politics, sex or religion in polite company. On 50 Fires: A Podcast About Money and Meaning from Executive Producers Chip and Joanna Gaines, host and financial conversationalist Carl Richards will remove money from that list by having frank, funny, and often difficult conversations about money - the kind we were all told not to have! - with guests from all walks of life.

In each episode, Carl will invite a new guest to answer the question “What does money mean to you?” Their answers will reveal much more than their attitudes about money, spanning revelations about identity, community, faith, family and the true meaning of wealth.

As a former financial planner and columnist for The New York Times, Carl's insights and engaging discussions will empower you to have more meaningful conversations about money and discover the true value it holds in your life.

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Website: https://www.blindnilmedia.com/audio

Please direct business inquiries to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com

Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com

Music Credits:

Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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