50 Fires: Money and Meaning with Carl Richards

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

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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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Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com

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

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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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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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Investing in Comedy with Gina Yashere Dec 06, 2023

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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.

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

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Please direct business inquires 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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A Shark’s Take On Money and Meaning Nov 29, 2023

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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.

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquires 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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A Culinary Path to Financial Independence with Chef Maneet Chauhan Nov 15, 2023

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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.

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

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Please direct business inquires 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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How Chip Gaines Uses Money As a Tool for Impact Nov 08, 2023

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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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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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Chasing The Muse with Lukas Nelson Nov 01, 2023

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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/

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.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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How Much Money Is Enough…For You? Oct 25, 2023

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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.

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

Blind Nil Instagram: @blindnilaudio

Please direct business inquires 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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Making Space for Art (While Also Earning a Living) Oct 18, 2023

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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?

Carl Instagram: @behaviorgap

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Please direct business inquires 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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Walking Away From Wall Street Oct 11, 2023

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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

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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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