The Financial Confessions

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Uncover the financial truth behind every part of life. Join host Chelsea Fagan, CEO of The Financial Diet, for a weekly deep-dive with experts to get a real-life look at earning, spending, and losing money. We’re holding a mic to the money talk we whisper about. New episodes drop every Monday.

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Episodes

Mina Le On Fast Fashion, Affordable Thrifting, & Her Biggest Style Splurges

Chelsea talks with YouTuber Mina Le about fast fashion, how to shop more sustainably, and how social media has completely overtaken our relationship with style. THANKS TO TODAY'S SPONSORS! Thanks HelloFresh! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/TFC16 and use code TFC16 for up to 16 free meals AND 3 free gifts! Go to http://www.ShipStation.com and enter offer code TFC for a 60-day free trial! MORE FROM MINA LE: @Mina Le's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/minale99 @Mina Le's Instagram: https:/...

Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 9 min

A Dermatologist On Acne, Rosacea, Botox, & The BS That Is ”Skincare Influencers”

Chelsea sits down with Dr. Shari Marchbein, an NYC board-certified dermatologist, to talk about skincare myths and misconceptions, and which popular products are actually worth shelling out for. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://avast.com Dr. Shari: Website: https://drsharimarchbein.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsharimarchbein/ TO FIND US: The Financial Diet site: http://www.thefinancialdiet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefinancialdiet Twitter: https:...

Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 13 min

Budget Girl, Sarah Wilson, On Building Wealth And Owning Real Estate While Low-Income

Chelsea and Sarah, AKA Budget Girl, talk about living frugally, from owning rental properties for passive income as a non-rich person to day-to-day budgeting habits. Head to https://policygenius.com/TFC to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Budget Girl on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BudgetGirl/videos Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Apr 04, 2022•49 min

Philosophy Tube On Youtube, Capitalism, And The Finances Of Gender

Chelsea and Abi from @Philosophy Tube speak about her principles for performing on YouTube, the costs associated with gender, and what she's most proud of as an actress and creator. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode of The Financial Confessions! https://avast.com Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confessions/id1484287750 More from Philosophy ...

Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min

Chelsea On Working For Rich People, Beauty Spending, And Family Money Drama

Chelsea answers audience questions about how much her skincare costs, her advice on helping low-income parents plan for retirement, reading negative comments online, her experience working at a country club, and more. Take our short audience survey here: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=ajDaXJRA8AVq&ver=standard Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...

Mar 21, 2022•49 min

A Female CEO & Venture Capitalist On What ”Having It All” Really Means

Chelsea talks with Jaclyn Johnson, founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate, about her journey from self-funding a business to becoming an investor in other female-led businesses. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode! https://avast.com Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confessions/id1484287750 More from Jaclyn Johnson: Instagram: https://www.in...

Mar 14, 2022•56 min

Investing Expert The Plain Bagel On The Next Recession, Inflation, And Cryptocurrency

Chelsea sits down with Richard, aka The Plain Bagel on YouTube, to give his expert thoughts on crypto, NFTs, and anticipating and preparing for a recession. Head to https://policygenius.com/TFC to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confessions/id1484287750 More from The Plain Bagel: You...

Mar 07, 2022•57 min

An MLM Expert On What Everyone Needs To Know About MLMs

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Dr. Bill Keep to talk all things MLMs. Dr. Bill is a professor of marketing at The College of New Jersey who’s been studying MLMs since before they were trending. Thanks Avast.com for sponsoring this episode of The Financial Confessions! Subscribe and leave us a review: Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://thefinancialdiet.podbean.com/ Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confession...

Feb 28, 2022•57 min

A Serious Message from Chelsea

Today, we're coming to you with an earnest request to support our amazing team of women in this difficult landscape that is working in media. Click here to support us here at TFD, and get access to some awesome perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPYNpQ2fHv9HJ-q6MIMaPw/join $2.99 per month Supporter tier: 40% off The Studio at TFD Events 45-minute office hours with Chelsea 1x/month Access to exclusive monthly downloads (wallpapers, staff picks) Monamojis! $4.99 per month Member tier: 50% of...

Feb 22, 2022•8 min

TFC #60: A ”Bachelor” Contestant On Reality TV, Influencers, & Life After The Rose Ceremony

In this episode, filmed in July 2021, Chelsea sits down with Bachelor Nation's Bekah Martinez to talk about the reality TV to influencer pipeline, what reality TV actually pays, and more behind-the-scenes insights from her time on The Bachelor. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://anchor.fm/thefinancialdiet Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confessions/id1484287750 For o...

Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min

TFC #59: An Honest Conversation On The Problem With NFTs & Cryptocurrency

In this episode, Chelsea speaks with Dan Olson from the Folding Ideas YouTube channel to discuss his recent explainer video on the danger of crypto and NFTs. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://anchor.fm/thefinancialdiet Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confessions/id1484287750 For our favorite moments from The Financial Confessions podcast, subscribe to our highlights...

Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min

TFC #58: What Broadway Really Pays: Starring In Hamilton, Being In A Union, & More

In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Broadway star Nik Walker to talk Hamilton, Ain't Too Proud, being in the actors' union, and what actors working on Broadway really make. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! *Subscribe to The Financial Confessions podcast here: https://anchor.fm/thefinancialdiet *Rate + review us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-financial-confessions/id1484287750 *For our favorite moments from The Financial Confessions podcast, subsc...

Jan 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min

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