“Start with the end in mind, and this guided reflection will help you put a whole new spin on money and meaning.” Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In ...
Jun 23, 2025•10 min
“Independent wealth means never being stuck again.” - Kirsten Schmidtke *Quick episode note: Apologies for the fuzziness in the beginning of intro! Ever get the “ick” when you hear the word sales ? You’re not alone—even professional salespeople feel that way sometimes. Just ask @kirstenschmidtke , who sees firsthand how our blocks around money—especially when it comes to negotiating or asking for more—can hold us back. Kirsten is a dynamic sales coach, speaker, and expert in transformational lea...
Jun 06, 2025•50 min
"Whether it's a tiny money move, a calming ritual, or just taking a break from doomscrolling, you’re taking care of you— and you should feel good about that." Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habit...
May 10, 2025•10 min
“For me, being independent with money, especially as a woman, was something that, because I didn’t see my mom have that, I really wanted it… Which is what pushed me to go abroad, what pushed me to build a career here and take on all these risks.” - Liza Akhvledziani Carew If you're wondering if homeownership is possible—or if it's even the right choice for you—listen to this episode. Today, Liza Akhvledziani Carew , Co-Founder and CEO of Chexy , joins the pod to share her journey from growing up...
Apr 25, 2025•38 min
"The dopamine hit of seeing that tax refund land in your account? Unmatched. But before you let it all fly on a spontaneous trip or a shopping spree, let's talk strategy." Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy an...
Apr 11, 2025•9 min
“No one is coming to save you. And that’s the same for your financial life… If you don’t take ownership, nobody cares. You have to take ownership and you have to do the small steps in order to access financial independence and build wealth.” - Alexia Kitoko Thank you for ringing in the 150th episode of $HMONEY Radio with us! 🥳💚 Working with high-net-worth individuals felt “natural” to Alexia Kitoko until she realized how unfulfilled she was by helping rich people become even richer. That’s whe...
Mar 28, 2025•45 min
Welcome back to $HMONEY Radio! How sweet is it that we're kicking off the 2025 season of the show on Galentine's Day? In this episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi gives you an inside look at all that's to come this year. Ensure you're following along on all our platforms so you don't miss out on exciting announcements or important content. See the show notes for details! To get acquainted with your host, tap or click HERE . To subscribe to The #SundayScroll ☕, Anastasia’s weekly newsletter, tap or c...
Feb 14, 2025•10 min
A fresh year brings fresh opportunities to take control of your money and feel confident about your financial future. Whether it’s tackling debt, improving your credit score, or finally nailing a consistent budget, this episode is full of tools and resources to help you achieve your goals. With the help of Holly Kerr, creator of Minimalist Mindful Money, we discuss: Debt aversion and money anxiety How a minimalist mindset can transform your finances Why we should give a damn about our finances a...
Dec 27, 2024•47 min
"Being a cost-conscious host isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about being smart with your resources and creating an unforgettable experience for your guests." Champagne taste, budget reality? Throwing a party without breaking the bank is an art—and one you can master with the right tips and tricks. Whether it’s a cozy dinner, a lively game night, or a celebratory brunch, hosting on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing style or fun. With a little planning and creativity, you can make your guests fee...
Dec 13, 2024•9 min
"Remember: There will always be another sale. Sometimes, the best deal isn't the Black Friday one." Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episod...
Nov 25, 2024•12 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses how to get on a savings schedule in time for the New Year, beca...
Nov 15, 2024•10 min
"In my opinion, it's even more important than the numbers. Really understanding who you are and how that impacts the way you move through the world and your life is going to have such a big impact on your finances." - Ellyce Fulmore Happy Halloween, $HMONEY hunnies! 👻 You're in for a vulnerable and insightful chat with founder, influencer, financial educator and advocate, Ellyce Fulmore . When Ellyce started her financial journey, she had just $60 in her pocket and $35,000 in debt. In all attem...
Oct 31, 2024•56 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses building a debt repayment plan. If you're feeling overwhelmed b...
Oct 11, 2024•11 min
"Even if you're in a perfectly happy and what feels like a secure relationship, you should have an idea of what is going on financially." If you've ever been frustrated with the lack of quality, Canadian-centered investing and personal finance content on the internet, look no further than Canadian Budget by Jessica Morgan . For years, Jess has focused on helping women build financial confidence so they can start investing, so in today's we discuss not just her journey but so much more: Jess's mo...
Sep 27, 2024•48 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses the 13 essential steps to refocusing your finances for fall/win...
Sep 13, 2024•12 min
"It benefits the financial industry for people to not understand the basics. Their focus isn't to educate you." - Tess Waresmith You are the only woman who can guarantee your financial independence, but first, you must take control of your cash by building financial knowledge. How nice would it be to have someone to explain the complicated world of money to you straightforwardly, without financial jargon or judgment? Enter Tess Waresmith . Tess is a serial investor in the stock market, real esta...
Aug 30, 2024•46 min
"Once I got the business going, it really helped me understand how to manage my money outside of just saving for a house or a car." - Melodie Padula Radio check! While host Anastasia Barbuzzi is enjoying a real-life Italian-girl summer, Iet's get you reacquainted with our Sicilian friend Melodie Padula, founder of Curù Skin . Curù is a gentle after sun care brand inspired by Melodie's island roots and lifelong struggle with acne. Born and raised in Toronto, Melodie spent summers visiting family ...
Aug 09, 2024•46 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses the benefits of treating your compulsions with compassion. If y...
Jul 26, 2024•10 min
"I always thought I was going to have to marry someone who understands money 'cause I don't understand it." - Danielle Robay All that glitters is not gold. Danielle Robay will be the first to tell you. Danielle is a TV host, journalist, content creator, and long-awaited interviewee on $HMONEY Radio, best known for hosting PRETTYSMART and The Bright Side by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine . In thought-provoking conversations with some of today's most dynamic voices – from entrepreneurs and aut...
Jul 12, 2024•37 min
Tune in for a special preview! 🎧 Our perpetually online world can get confusing with people fighting to influence us daily. Whether it's said plainly or implicitly, how you're "supposed" to think, act, and look is being suggested by those who don't always provide the most honest look at life beyond the screen, and let's face it, whose primary goal is to make a quick buck off you. But if you're tired of catching yourself caught up in FOMO over yet another blissful-looking Euro summer or staring ...
Jun 28, 2024•4 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses the key to myth-busting social standards and achieving your ric...
Jun 14, 2024•9 min
"I thought, if wealth brings people financial security, options, access, and experiences, why isn't it accessible to everyone?" - Lissa Prudencio For systemic and historical reasons, it often feels like the worlds of money, wealth, and investing are reserved for men, specifically white men. Lissa Prudencio , Accredited Financial Counselor® and Wealth for Women of Color creator, wants to change that. After 13 years in business roles at Google, YouTube, and Fox Sports, Lissa enrolled in Certified ...
May 31, 2024•54 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses 11 smart ways to use your tax refund. If you regularly receive ...
May 16, 2024•12 min
"Sometimes, having a little bit of scarcity helps you to see the value of your resources." - Rachel Covert Gain financial independence and retire early. Rachel Covert of @racheltalksmoney did this, but not without hardship. At the end of her 15-year fashion career, Rachel was living her dream as the VP of a nine-figure fashion business. Then at 29, she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis and realized that she was working her ass off to climb the ladder, but by 65, she might not be physically...
May 03, 2024•53 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses seven ways to responsibly use and build your credit as 2024 mar...
Apr 19, 2024•11 min
"Money is the one thing you can mess up and always come back to... It's just money." - Mykail James Money should be simple, so that's how Mykail James , a.k.a Boujie Budgeter , teaches it. When she got her first salary job at 22, Mykail went looking for financial education that she could relate to but couldn't find it. Left out of the money conversation as a young professional and sick of making terrible financial decisions, she took matters into her own hands by creating a platform and budgetin...
Apr 05, 2024•49 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses the importance of saving regardless of how tight things are. Sh...
Mar 22, 2024•8 min
"A 'Liberty Leave' is the act of giving yourself permission to take time and space to leave behind what doesn’t bring you liberty, for what does." - Danica Nelson Happy International Women's Day! There is no better time to share this week's conversation with Danica Nelson all about a significant key to our independence: liberating ourselves financially. After working in the marketing industry for 10+ years, she recently moved into full-time entrepreneurship as a creator and embarked on a mission...
Mar 08, 2024•46 min
Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor , an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte). Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle. In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses a new trend we should all embrace: LOUD budgeting . It’s giving...
Feb 23, 2024•11 min
"Not only do we see more interest in financial literacy, but we hear it from different voices. That diversity is really key in helping to further democratize this information." - Shannon Terrell Today, more than half of Gen Z is using #FinTok (which now has more than 4.7 billion views on TikTok!) to explore personal finance content, so there's no better time for a deep dive into it. Financial expert, NerdWallet spokesperson, and writer Shannon Terrell joins the show to discuss: How TikTok has ca...
Feb 09, 2024•29 min
