#40: Mark Manson is the author of the best-selling book The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Mark is known to give straight, non-BS advice; and he came on the podcast to do just that. Mark shares why happiness is overrated, and he gives us advice on how to find good relationships, what to do if you hate your job, and how to deal with imposter syndrome. Learn more about Mark here or visit his YouTube channel here. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Get...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min
#39: Rachel Cruze is an author and certified financial coach, and she co-hosts the Ramsey Show alongside her father, Dave Ramsey. In this episode, Rachel and I discuss money habits and how to improve your relationship with money, we give tips on how to set up your kids for financial success and how you can keep up with inflation. Rachel also shares with us her basics for investing and some of her controversial takes when it comes to personal finance. Spoiler alert: we may disagree on a thing or ...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
#38: Evy Poumpouras is a former Secret Service agent, speaker, author, and media personality. In this episode, she shares with us what she learned from her training and her time on the job as security for multiple presidents of the United States and polygraph specialist, and how she incorporates it into her daily life. As a professional interviewee and liar detector, Evy gives us her tips for acing a job interview, asking for a raise, and spotting a liar. Get Evy's book, Becoming Bulletproof, h...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min
#37: Justin Kan, the co-founder of Twitch, shares with us the journey to building Twitch and how they were able to sell it for almost $1 billion. Justin shares with us his biggest achievements and worst mistakes when building Twitch and what he wishes he had done differently. He also gives his best advice to any entrepreneur looking to build the next big thing. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataught...
Jun 20, 2023•53 min
#36: Tessa White, also known as The Job Doctor on social media, gives us guidelines for success in our careers. Today, we cover job interviews and how to respond to the most common questions, salary and raise negotiations, work environments, navigating office politics, and how to make your resume stand out. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the job market; whether you’re a fresh graduate or have been working for decades–you will learn useful tips and advice from the Job Doctor ...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 15 min
#35: Dr. Brad Klontz is an expert in financial psychology, author, and professor. Today, we sit down to discuss the psychology behind our relationship with money. Dr. Brad helps us define our money traumas and how to deal with them to be able to improve our relationship with money and start our journey to financial freedom. Get Dr. Brad Klontz's book, Money Mammoth. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikat...
Jun 06, 2023•54 min
#34: Marie Forleo has helped millions of people start their business, so I sit down with her today to bring you the episode you need to listen to if you want to start a business from something that you're passionate about. Marie brings wit, wisdom, and many mantras to follow. She gives tips on how to make your first $100,000, build a business from the ground up, and focus on your passions. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/au...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min
#33: Neil Blumenthal is one of the co-founders of Warby Parker, an eyewear retailer founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. Neil wanted to change the world, and he did. Today, Warby Parker brings in over $600 million in sales while providing a free pair of glasses to those in need for every pair purchased. Neil is the prime example of building a successful multi-million dollar company, disrupting a whole industry, and still positively impacting th...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min
#32: Bryan Johnson, a tech mogul turned health enthusiast, spends millions of dollars yearly to reverse and slow his aging. Yes, you heard that right. Bryan Johnson and his team of 30 doctors are spending significant amounts of money and time to measure the way his body works to produce data that will allow us, as humans, to slow down the way we age. Today, I sit down with him to discuss everything around his project Blueprint and how reverse aging works. As crazy and unattainable as that sounds...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min
#31: Erin Lowry, AKA The Broke Millennial, and I join forces today to give you money and personal finance tips to apply to your life immediately; whether you’re in your early 20s or late 40s, have children or not, you have debt or you live a debt-free life. We discuss essential money conversations everyone should be having and discuss different options to start investing. Erin also shares her biggest money mistakes and it will definitely make you feel better to know that even personal finance ex...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
#30: Short-term rental expert and tiny house builder, Rob Abasolo and I sit down today to discuss everything around real estate investing and monetization of rental properties. Rob started his journey four years ago with little information and money, but lots of hope (and a supportive spouse). Today, he owns 14 short-term rentals (and counting!) and has made over $1.5 million in booked reservations on Airbnb. Are you interested to know how he got here? Rob shares everything he wishes he had know...
May 02, 2023•39 min
#29: Terri Cole, certified psychotherapist, is here to help us create a life we love. As she says, being fine is not enough–you must live a life that fulfills you. Learn how to determine and set your boundaries in different aspects of your life. From your relationships with your loved ones to your relationships at work; these need to be more fulfilling than they are draining. Learn how to apply Terri’s advice and exercises to improve your life; the same ones she regularly applies to her celebrit...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
#28: Author of “I Will Teach You To Be Rich” and star of the new Netflix show “How To Get Rich” Ramit Sethi shares the main things you need to know to start investing once and for all. If you still haven’t started investing or are new to it, or even if you’ve done it for years - this episode is for you (yes, it’s for EVERYONE). In this episode, we cover it all: from investing in the S&P 500 to real estate–and he shares which ones are good, better, or the best options. He provides a step-by-s...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min
#27: Alex Hormozi, monetization expert and the CEO of Acquisition.com shares his inspiring journey of going from the security of his 9-5 job to building a multi-million dollar business empire in the fitness industry. Through his relentless pursuit of knowledge and hard work, Alex has helped thousands of people transform their lives through both fitness and business coaching. Join us as we dive deep into his story to learn about the mindset and strategies that allowed him to smash his business go...
Apr 11, 2023•50 min
#26: I sat down with businesswoman and investor, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran to discuss her story and rise to success, from real-estate queen to reality TV star. With $1,000 she started a company that became a real estate empire. Today, she shares the top thing she looks for when investing in businesses, and gives her advice for any new entrepreneur looking to start their own venture. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura ...
Apr 04, 2023•45 min
#25: I’m interviewing Ankur Jain, the CEO & founder of Bilt Rewards, the first-ever rewards program along with a credit card that lets you earn points on rent without any transaction fees or charges. He fought relentlessly to change regulations to be able to make his business idea happen, and in less than a year, he had built a billion-dollar company: Bilt. Ankur and I discuss the single most important thing you need to build a successful company (and no, it’s not just about having a good bu...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min
#24: I interview Nuseir Yassin, better known to his 60 million followers online as Nas Daily. Nuseir shares an inside look into his life as a content creator in the spotlight, entrepreneur in the background, and curious world traveler by heart to look at his biggest successes—and most educational failures. Stay in touch with Nas on Instagram @nasdaily Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataughtme.com/bil...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min
#23: I meet Greg Hoffman, the brains behind Nike’s marketing campaigns as the former Chief Marketing Officer. A global brand leader, Greg held marketing, design, and innovation leadership roles at Nike for over 27 years. He shares with us his life at Nike, to show you how you can use emotion and design to build insanely powerful branding, create a movement, and harness both the art and science of constructing a brand image. Read Greg’s book: Emotion by Design: Creative Leadership Lessons from a ...
Mar 14, 2023•47 min
#22: I meet Sal Lavallo, the youngest person to have visited every country in the world. Learn through Sal’s firsthand experiences and advice on how to plan and budget for a trip that’s perfect for you, and become the best traveler you can be. Gain a deeper understanding of travel and the value of adventure as a way to find new perspectives and connections with new people through the similarities, differences, and beauty of their cultures. Follow Sal’s journey on Instagram @sallavallo Special th...
Mar 07, 2023•1 hr 3 min
#21: Self-made billionaire investor and philanthropist David Rubenstein teaches us his life lessons to protect your time, and how to build wealth, success, and happiness. David went from a family with nothing to co-founding the Carlyle Group, one of the most successful private investment firms that manages $325 billion worldwide. David also interviewed over 20 of the most successful investors of all time, like Ray Dalio, for his latest book - and he gives us the 10 traits they all have in common...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min
#20: Harness the power of connection to negotiate fearlessly and confidently in all aspects of your life with Mori Taheripour. A professor teaching Negotiations and Dispute Resolution at the University of Pennsylvania, Mori shows you a new approach to disputes that help you show up for yourself, as yourself, in everything – whether it's a tough boss at work, a tricky relationship issue, family pressures, and more. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Au...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min
#19: After the worst wedding gift-buying experience online, Shan-Lyn Ma started a journey to revolutionize the industry and co-founded Zola. Now the CEO, she shares how she used modern technology, ambition, and sheer hard work to fundraise and launch what became the fastest-growing wedding company in the country. She also gives us tips and advice on saving money when planning your wedding, how to stick to your budget, and the main things you and your partner need to agree on before planning to t...
Feb 14, 2023•56 min
#18: Co-founder and CEO of Squad, Isa Watson shares her story from a dark relationship with social media to fostering meaningful social connections. We discuss social media, how it affects our happiness and mental health, and how we can find true and meaningful connections outside social media. Learn how to stop seeking validation from likes, find your joy centers, and invest your energy into stronger relationships, your own truths, and emotional health. Isa’s book, Life Beyond Likes: Logging Of...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min
#17: I talk to Sallie Krawcheck, former head of Bank of America's Global Wealth and Investment Management division, current CEO of Ellevest, and arguably the most powerful woman on Wall Street. She teaches us how to make planning your finances simple and we discuss investing, credit card debt, and building wealth. Most importantly, Sallie shares her tips to succeed financially, especially when being a woman in today’s world. Learn more about Ellevest here. Special thanks to our partners: Webull ...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 20 min
#16: The Points Guy founder Brian Kelly teaches us how to maximize the benefits of using your credit card. He explains how to travel first class for free using credit card points and we bust the myth that credit cards are always bad. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a list of the best credit cards for the perks that you want to maximize the luxury in your lifestyle. Learn more about The Points Guy here. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - ...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 18 min
#15: Host of the Smart Passive Income podcast Pat Flynn teaches us his tips to build passive income. Learn how to build passive income streams the smart way, and what mindsets and methods to avoid if you want to truly reach success. Listen to Smart Passive Income here. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataughtme.com/bilt I’m running a free “Save $1,000 Challenge” to teach you creative strategies to sav...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 30 min
#14: Yanjaa Wintersoul teaches me her secrets to becoming a triple-world-record-holding memory athlete and polyglot. Learn how to improve your memory and your life with these memorization techniques so you’ll ace every exam, learn any language and even improve your work performance. Check out more from Yanjaa here. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataughtme.com/bilt I’m running a free “Save $1,000 Cha...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min
#13: I chat with Alex Leiberman about how he took a leap of faith quitting his dream job in finance at Morgan Stanley to co-found Morning Brew — a free daily newsletter designed for young business professionals. Learn tips from his experiences of choosing a new career path that felt right for him, and how to transform a startup idea into a business success. Go follow Alex on his Twitter @businessbarista. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erika...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min
#12: I have the honor to talk to Clever Girl Finance’s Bola Sokunbi as she shares her inspiring advice on how you can achieve financial well-being and confidence. Learn how to save money, feel confident about investing, get out of debt, and set up a financial future you feel secure about. Check out Clever Girl Finance here Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Rewards - erikataughtme.com/bilt I’m running a free “Save $1...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min
#11: You know I love a great life hack! In today’s episode, I’m joined by Chris Hutchins, a life hacker, and host of the All The Hacks podcast. He has saved millions of dollars by breaking down every aspect of life, looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. Together we look at ways you can upgrade your life, money, and travel – all while spending less and saving more. Special thanks to our partners: Webull (free stocks) - erikataughtme.com/invest Aura - erikataughtme.com/aura Bilt Reward...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 18 min