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Other People's Pockets

Maya Laufeeds.acast.com
Have you ever wondered how your friend bought that vacation home or why that colleague of yours makes everyone meticulously split the tab down to the last Diet Coke? Other People’s Pockets is a show about other people’s money. We ask people from all walks of life to get radically transparent about their personal finances in order to learn more about who we are and what makes us tick (and perhaps we level the playing field a little bit along the way?).

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Episodes

Maggie Wolbert, Hair colorist with an electric palette

Maggie Wolbert will transform your hair — but only into bright, mega-watt, loud colors! This "vivid artist" turned her passion for brilliant hair color into a money-making niche in Tacoma, WA. She talks about not fitting into the corporate world, and which months of the year are rain-makers, hair dyeing-wise. Follow Maggie Wolbert at: Instagram: @hairnirvana Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. H...

Apr 05, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Ray Suarez, Journalist who clung to the middle class

You surely recognize Ray Suarez’s voice from NPR, PBS Newshour, Al Jazeera America and more. Yet and still, this renowned broadcaster and author has found it difficult to find desirable jobs the older he gets … and he’s not afraid to admit he’s angry about it. Follow Ray Suarez at: Twitter: @RaySuarezNews Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Mar 29, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Tori Dunlap, Finfluencer who wants to make women rich

She started her money education business as a side hustle, but spoiler: Tori Dunlap now makes millions. The Her First 100k founder and CEO talks about the income (and stress) of influencer life, and how to do capitalism the feminist way. Follow Tori Dunlap at: TikTok: @herfirst100k Instagram: @torikdunlap + @herfirst100K Twitter: @herfirst100k Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast....

Mar 22, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Dr. Liam Dodd, Scientist with a bone to pick

If Liam Dodd – a literal nuclear physicist – can work at world-renowned institutions and still be unhoused, we've got a problem. Liam shares how he pivoted from his couch-surfing life in academia to a career in which they (gasp!) pay you. This episode was recorded several months ago, so some details that were discussed may have changed. Follow Dr. Liam Dodd at: Twitter: @audioworm and: liamadodd.com Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystud...

Mar 15, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Carmen González, Immigrant, Student & Big Spender

For most of her life, Carmen González has been undocumented, navigating work and school without making money the "traditional" way. She shared why she overspends on her community in spite of it all. Follow Carmen González at: Twitter: @thtMXanwriter Instagram: @carmxnig Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 08, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Cord Jefferson, Hollywood writer & producer

He is winning Emmys these days, but not long ago, Cord Jefferson was a blogger with one plastic fork to his name. Cord “did what he loved” and the money actually followed… how tf?! Follow Cord Jefferson at: Twitter: @cordjefferson Instagram: @cordjefferson Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 01, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Adam Davidson, Economics Journo & Entrepreneur

Adam Davidson co-founded NPR's hit podcast “Planet Money,” wrote “The Passion Economy,” and was an economics writer for The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine. So of course this money nerd has his finances in order… or does he? Follow Adam Davidson at: Twitter: @adamdavidson Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 22, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Mistress Marley, Financial Dominatrix

Real job alert: Earn money from men who send you cash just because you exist, no sex involved. Mistress Marley talks bondage, real-time reparations, and why her clients think giving away money is a kinky turn-on. Follow Mistress Marley at: Twitter: @eyesxonfire Instagram: @hausofmarley Patreon.com/Sexcademy Follow Maya Lau at: Twitter: @mayalau Instagram: @itsmayamoney TikTok: @itsmayamoney See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Feb 22, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing Other People’s Pockets

Have you ever wondered how your friend bought that vacation home or why that colleague of yours makes everyone meticulously split the tab down to the last Diet Coke? Other People’s Pockets is a show about other people’s money. We ask people from all walks of life to get radically transparent about their personal finances in order to learn more about who we are and what makes us tick (and perhaps we level the playing field a little bit along the way?) Coming February 22. See omnystudio.com/listen...

Feb 13, 20232 min
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