50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards

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Getting More Out Less with Joshua Becker Feb 19, 2025

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Joshua Becker is best known as a minimalist. He’s the founder of Becoming Minimalist and the bestselling author of books like The Minimalist Home and The More Of Less. In this episode, Carl and Joshua discuss the paradoxes of wealth and happiness, the impact of cultural expectations on spending, and the importance of aligning financial decisions with personal values. Joshua also presents his case against car payments, so listen to this episode before you purchase your next new vehicle.

For more on Joshua visit https://www.becomingminimalist.com/

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Pursuing Passion and Making Money with ‘Real Fun, Wow!’ Artist Daren Thomas Magee Feb 12, 2025

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What happens when passion meets financial reality? In this episode of 50 Fires, Carl sits down with artist Daren Thomas Magee, the creative mind behind Real Fun, Wow.

Daren opens up about the challenges of making a living as an artist, the unfiltered realities of financial ups and downs, and his unique approach to staying grounded despite financial stress. From the pressure of selling art to the mental resilience needed to navigate debt, this conversation explores what it really means to follow your passion while navigating a lot of the BS that’s out there.

Tune in for an inspiring and relatable discussion about art, money, and redefining success on your own terms.

For more visit https://realfunwow.com/

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“Do You and Money Have a Positive Relationship?” with Dr. Gena Gorlin Feb 05, 2025

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Have you ever caught yourself making a decision about money—big or small—and thought, Wait. Whose voice is that in my head? Is this really me? Or is it the voice of my parents, a professor, society, or maybe even fear?

Dr. Gena Gorlin understands this deeply and has spent significant time unraveling this pattern of thinking. As a clinical psychologist specializing in the needs of ambitious builders—especially founders—she helps them break free from limiting voices and mental scripts that keep them stuck.

In this episode of 50 Fires, Carl and Gena explore the complex relationship between creativity, entrepreneurship, and ethics. They discuss the motivations behind building—whether for good or ill—and the moral implications of profit in business. Their conversation delves into the spiritual aspects of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the connection between financial success and personal values. They also reflect on how spending habits reveal deeper beliefs and the pressures founders face from venture capitalists, ultimately advocating for a more humane approach to business relationships.

The episode concludes with insights on teaching future generations about the true purpose of money and the importance of living a fulfilled life.

For more visit https://genagorlin.com/

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“Buying Things Is Usually Stupid” with Joel Stein Jan 29, 2025

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What happens when you spend $200,000 a year but only make $30,000? In this lively episode, Carl dives into the numbers with Joel Stein—one of America’s wittiest cultural commentators—to explore his unique experiences with money. From renting Lamborghinis to hosting billionaires at Burning Man, Joel’s journalism career has granted him access to experiences that money simply can’t buy.

Carl and Joel tackle questions like: What’s the real cost of chasing “enough”? And why are people more secretive about their income than their sex lives? Through humor and sharp insights, Joel exposes the absurdities of our relationship with money and success (including a debate about why boats aren’t actually that cool).

Tune in to hear why Joel’s “irresponsible” financial decisions might be surprisingly relatable.

Read Joel’s excellent book In Defense Of Elitismand follow him @thejoelstein

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Happy Holidays From 50 Fires + Season 3 Coming Soon Dec 24, 2024

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Granting Yourself Permission To Be Radical About Money with Tony Riddle Dec 18, 2024

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Tony Riddle is a natural lifestyle coach, father, husband, the best-selling author of Be More Human and a record-breaking barefoot endurance athlete. In this conversation, Tony and Carl explore the themes of failure, intentional living, and the importance of community, emphasizing the alignment of capital with happiness. The discussion also touches on the concept of home as a community and the role of uncertainty in life, challenging each other and all of us to grant more permission in our lives to be bold and radical in our relationships to money.

For more on Tony visit https://www.tonyriddle.com/

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The Nature of Generosity with Dallas Hartwig Dec 11, 2024

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Dallas Hartwig is a co-founder of the Whole30 program and co-author of two New York Times bestselling books — It Starts With Food and The Whole30. He’s also co-host of The Living Experiment podcast, and on this episode of 50 Fires, he shares his fears about financial stability while prioritizing quality of life and time with his children. He and Carl also discuss the nature of generosity, and the impact of giving on relationships in our lives, both big and small. Dallas reflects on his experience of giving substantial amounts of money to friends in need, emphasizing the importance of non-attachment to material possessions and the enriching quality of experiences over things.

For more: https://dallashartwig.com/

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Money, Shame, and Fury with Author and Adventurer Katie Arnold Dec 04, 2024

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Katie Arnold is an author, journalist, competitive ultra runner and host of running and writing retreats. Her new book, Brief Flashings in the Phenomenal World, is out now. In this episode of 50 Fires, Katie and Carl explore themes of self-discovery, the meaning of money, and the practices that help her maintain authenticity in a world filled with external expectations. Katie emphasizes the significance of writing and meditation as tools for self-reflection and personal growth, while also addressing the challenges of navigating counter-cultural choices in a transactional society.

For more on Katie, visit: https://katiearnold.net/

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3 Questions to Spark Meaningful Money Conversations This Thanksgiving Nov 27, 2024

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

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

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