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721: Kari Skogland, Director, The Handmaid's Tale Apr 25, 2018

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Did you know only 7% of film directors in the U.S. are women? That gap is hopefully narrowing soon, as women in the movie industry (and everywhere) are demanding equal pay, equal treatment, and equal opportunities. Our next guest is a rising star - named by Hollywood Reporter as one of its “Ten Directors to Watch."

Today, we're welcoming Kari Skogland to the show. She's an award-winning director and producer known for her contributions to popular shows like The Handmaid’s Tale, The Walking Dead, The Americans AND House of Cards. Today, Season 2 of The Handmaid’s Tale premieres on Hulu.

Kari is a champion for women in the movie industry. She’s a big believer in sweat equity, taking risks, re-inventing yourself, and of course, being smart with your money. How does all of that actually play out? And what is the ONE big ticket purchase Kari’s saving up for these days?

You can learn more about Kari’s company, Mad Rabbit, here: https://redarrow.tv/company/mad-rabbit/ and follow Kari on Twitter: @KariSkogland.

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720: Libby Leffler, VP of Membership at SoFi Apr 23, 2018

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Our guest today negotiated with the tooth fairy as a kid. So, you can only imagine her success now as an adult.

Libby Leffler is our guest today. After driving a hard bargain with the tooth fairy, she went on to become a founding member of LeanIn.org and work closely with Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg. Libby later got her MBA from Harvard Business School where she was co-class President. She is a Forbes "30 Under 30" alum and was also featured by Business Insider as one of the "Most Important Women in Tech Under 30."

Today, Libby is Vice President of Membership at Social Finance or SoFi, a company that offers innovative products and tools for lending, wealth management and more. There, Libby oversees the company’s member community to help them achieve their financial and career goals through events across the country.

You can learn more about SoFi at www.SoFi.com and @SoFi on Twitter. Follow Libby’s personal twitter @LibbyLH.

For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

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719: Ask Farnoosh, Help! I'm terrible at trying to save money and prepare for the future. Apr 20, 2018

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Help! I'm terrible at trying to save money and prepare for the future.

As a female entrepreneur considering marriage, what are the basics I need to know about pre-nuptials, how do you approach it?

Can you explain the difference between credit (FICO) and "auto credit score" or "car credit score"?

Answering these questions of yours and more with co-host Leanne Wong.

Learn more about Leanne by visiting www.leannewong.com or follow her on Twitter @leanneawong.

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718: Tami Halton Pardee, Real Estate Mogul Apr 18, 2018

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Our guest today has sold over $3 billion worth of real estate, so if you're thinking about buying or selling or doing anything with property (as I know many of you are), this episode is for YOU."

We have the CEO and founder of Los Angeles’ #1 real estate company, Tami Pardee. We’ll discuss the best real estate moves to make in 2018, how she built her multi-million dollar company from scratch, some important money lessons learned from her childhood, and how she balances her real estate empire with running a household with four kids.

You can learn more about Tami Halton Pardee by visiting www.haltonpardee.com. Follow her business instagram @haltonpardee and her personal account @tamihaltonpardee.

For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

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717: Fran Hauser, The Myth of the Nice Girl Author Apr 16, 2018

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Are you a nice person? And do you feel this is an asset or a liability when it comes to climbing in your career or business? If you’re too nice, do you run the risk of some people not taking you seriously or thinking that you’re weak? On the other hand, if you’re mean or unkind, how can people really respect you?

Today we’re hearing from Fran Hauser who is tackling this issue head on with her new book: The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate. The book is out tomorrow and teaches how women - and everyone - can lead with kindness and strength.

Fran, who was the first person in her family to graduate college, has held leadership roles at some of the biggest media companies. Most notably she helped grow People.com from 3 million to 30 million unique monthly visitors. She’s now a venture capitalist who is on a mission to help female founded companies grow and thrive.

To learn more about Fran’s upcoming book, please visit www.franhauser.com/nicegirl. You can also follow her @Fran_Hauser on Twitter and on Instagram.

For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

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716: Ask Farnoosh, I have no kids... how should I budget? Apr 13, 2018

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My self-employed husband spends 33-35% of his gross income on business expenses. Is this a lot?

What is the priority ranking for a double income no kids (DINK) household?

When I was growing up, my parents barely had enough money to pay the bills. Now I find myself repeating that pattern. How do I get out of it?

Answering your questions and more with co-host and former So Money guest Belinda Rosenblum of OwnYourMoney.com.

Ever wish someone would give you the STEP-BY-STEP PLAN to get your money in order? Belinda will as she kicks off her brand-new Enjoy Extra Cash Every Month free online workshop. Join now at: www.ownyourmoney.com/farnoosh.

Belinda connected with So Money listener Jen Radueg and shared her story on how she overcame shame and fear around money to having an extra $2000 every month AND meeting her soulmate. You can watch the full story here.

For more or to share a question of your own for an upcoming Friday episode, visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

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715: Emellie O'Brien, Founder of Earth Angel Apr 11, 2018

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Today’s guest is no stranger to film and TV. Emellie O’Brien has worked on The Amazing Spiderman 2, Showtime’s Billions, and the CBS drama Madam Secretary. She saves production teams tens of thousands of dollars, maybe more, with a unique job: eco supervisor. Let’s just say that you won’t find any plastic water bottles on Emellie’s sets.

Emilie O’Brien is making waves in the film industry with her company, Earth Angel. After receiving a film degree at the prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts, she started to notice many film crews were anything but eco-friendly on set.

She began her business as a way to educate and inform producers and crew members how to be sustainable, from starting recycling and composing programs to donating unused food to charity.

Today, we’ll talk about how Emellie first began supporting herself as a teenager, including paying her way through college and how she built her business from scratch.

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714: Kara Swisher, Tech Journalist and Co-Founder of Recode Apr 09, 2018

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Today we’re in conversation with Silicon Valley’s “most feared and liked journalist,” according to New York Magazine. Kara Swisher, technology journalist and co-founder of Recode, is here. She is an outspoken, straight-shooting reporter who, for two decades, has been working non-stop to keep Silicon Valley and the tech world accountable.

Kara is the host of the popular podcast Recode/Decode. She began her career at The Washington Post and later, The Wall Street Journal before launching her own tech media empire.

We kick off the interview with her take on Facebook amidst the recent Cambridge Analytica scandal and the social network’s tumbling stock price. Then we hear about Kara’s childhood and experiencing the loss of her father at a young age. She takes us to a very specific moment in her career when she asked for a raise. How she earned her worth. Also, I ask her: what tech giants will be gone in 10 years time. Snapchat? Twitter? You might be surprised to hear Kara’s predictions.

You can learn more about Kara Swisher by visting her company’s website, www.recode.net or become one of her 1.31 million twitter followers @karaswisher.

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713: Ask Farnoosh, How do you stop yourself from being a compulsive shopper and start saving money? Apr 06, 2018

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How do you tackle finances with your fiance when your boyfriend makes half of what you make?

How do you stop yourself from being a compulsive shopper and start saving money?

Taking your Investopedia course and I'm at the savings module. Should my husband and I save for our son's college education in a 529 account or a high interest savings account?

Answering these questions of yours and more on this week's Ask Farnoosh with co-host Jennifer Whitehurst.

For more or to share a question for an upcoming Friday Ask Farnoosh episode, visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

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712: Dan Harris, Co-Anchor ABC News & Author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics Apr 04, 2018

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Can meditation improve our finances and career? I’ve never tried it but our guest today says, in some ways, yes. You may know Dan Harris as the co-anchor of ABC News' "Nightline" and the weekend edition of "Good Morning America.” He’s also the bestselling author of 10% Happier and the newly released Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.

He’s been very vocal about once having a panic attack in front of millions of people. It was that experience ten years ago that set Dan on a path to find out why he had a panic attack, and begin his path to self-discovery and eventually, meditation.

Now, Dan admits he was the title of his book. He was the fidgety skeptic who learned how to meditate. What’s his practice like? How did it transform his life and how can meditation benefit our bottom lines?

To learn more about Dan, you can listen to his podcast 10% Happier, visit his website 10percenthappier.com or follow him on Twitter @DanBHarris.

For more visit www.somoneypodcast.com.

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