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Your American Money

I want to say that I've got money figured out...but, I don't. Girl Gone Frugal is a podcast for the woman who: is not naturally frugal, wants to change their financial life, eats kale, wants to travel, but needs some support and suggestions on their financial journey.
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Episodes

The Financial and Emotional Cost of Fun

In this episode being released on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I talk about the financial and emotional cost of fun. This has been on my mind for awhile and I thought it was time to share what I was thinking about. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/the-financial-and-emotional-cost-of-fun

Jan 17, 202228 min

Not All Money is Good Money: A Conversation about Financial Crossroads

I've worked side-hustles since I turned 16 years old. And I've worked side-hustles while working my regular 9-5 jobs. In this episode I reflect on "Is all money good money?" And share the challenge that I'm dealing with quitting side-hustles. Why is this so hard?! Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/are-side-hustles-worth-it

Jan 10, 202217 min

15 Financial Conversations from Selling Tampa and Selling Sunset

Over the holiday break I obsessively watched Selling Tampa and Selling Sunset-two reality shows that follow the lives of real estate brokers in Tampa and Los Angeles. In this episode I share the 15 financial conversations that came up for me as I watched the show. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/selling-sunset

Jan 05, 202215 min

Not a Financial Unicorn

It's the beginning of the New Year and I have some things on my mind. I want to share what financial unicorns are (I'm not one) a big project that I'm working on and what I wish for my wonderful listeners. New Year, New You when it comes to your money. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/not-a-financial-unicorn

Jan 03, 202218 min

End of Year Wrap Up and Oh, Hey, Episode 200

It's crazy to me that we're closing in on the end of 2021 and this year has been wild. I thought I would share some financial lessons learned and some thoughts about money during this year. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/end-of-year-wrap-up

Dec 13, 202122 min

How to Design Your Financial No-No Map

Sometimes it's hard to know what your financial boundaries are especially in the moment. In this quick episode I talk about what a Financial No-No map is and why it's important to have one. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-design-your-financial-no-no-map

Dec 06, 202115 min

The Emotional and Financial Cost of Your Dreams

In this episode I talk about the emotional and financial cost of chasing your dreams. I share 5 lessons learned from King Richard, a movie executive produced by Venus and Serena Williams, about their father Richard Williams. I reflect on what he did to help them become the tennis legends that they are today. It's and incredible movie and story. * No movie spoilers in the episode* Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/chasing-your-dreams...

Nov 29, 202120 min

Is Crypto Just Tulip Mania 2.0 ?

One of the most interesting opinions that I hear shared about cryptocurrency is that it is basically Tulip Mania 2.0. There are people convinced that crypto is a bubble waiting to burst sometime soon. In this episode, I share my thoughts about crypto and the lens that I view it through. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/is-crypto-tulip-mania

Nov 22, 202113 min

CampFi Southwest Review: And a Conversation About Creating More Welcoming Spaces in the FIRE Community

Are you a FIRE focused person who is looking for FIRE events to attend? Are you curious about the CampFI events that happen throughout the year? In this episode I share my CampFI review, my thoughts about creating welcoming FIRE spaces, why I'm eating my words about attending EconoMe. And candidly share why I don't feel comfortable in the midwest and why that discomfort impacted my decision NOT to attend EconoMe. Finally, I share tips on what FIRE event creators can do to create better FIRE even...

Nov 15, 202121 min

How People Flex Financial Power in Their Daily Lives

Have you ever considered that you may have financial power over other people? In this episode I share what I've noticed when working side-hustles this year. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/financial-power

Nov 08, 202116 min

I Am Not a Financial Expert

You've probably referenced your favorite personal finance influencer as a money expert or they've shared that in their biography. In this episode I share why I'm uneasy with that title and some food for thought. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/not-an-expert

Nov 01, 20219 min

A Review of FinCon 2021 (Austin)

In this episode, I share a review of my first in-person FinCon since 2017 Dallas. I share what worked, some challenges and my overall experience. I would love to hear if you attended or if you're planning to attend in 2022. The pre-sale tickets are already available. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/fincon-2021-review

Oct 04, 202126 min

Learning More About Crypto Currency with Gabby Hui of Merkle Science

Gabby Hui from Merkle Science has a candid conversation with me about crypto, what it is and what to consider when thinking about investing in it. Think of this conversation as a crypto 101 conversation. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/crypto-101

Sep 27, 202148 min

How to Strategize Attending FinCon in Person

I'm about to attend my 7th FinCon event. Here are my tried and true strategies for having a successful in-person conference experience. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/attending-a-fincon-event

Sep 20, 202116 min

How to Boycott a State...Like Texas

I have A LOT of experience boycotting states, people and organizations. If you're sketchy, racist or a douche you'll never see any of my money if I can help it. If you're trying to figure out what to think about and how to approach this-listen to the following episode. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-boycott-a-state

Sep 08, 202122 min

Are You Going to FinCon2021?

Almost every single year since 2012 I've written a post about attending FinCon, the largest personal finance conference in the United States, if not the world. This year I decided to bring some personal finance influencers onto the show and have them share what they've decided to do. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/fincon2021

Sep 06, 202136 min

Side-Hustle Shaming: Why I Stopped Talking About Writing Romance

I love talking about money, policy, politics and pop culture. But, I also really love how side-hustles helped me accelerate paying off my debts and grow my personal finance business. In this episode, I talk about why I love writing romance as a side-hustle and why I stopped taking about it because I got tired of the shaming. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/side-hustle-shaming-romance

Aug 30, 202121 min

Let's Talk About Broke Bobby

Have you been the "Broke" person in a group of friends? Well, it's all relative. And in this episode I talk about the Broke Bobby viral TikTok video. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/broke-bobby

Aug 19, 20219 min

Creating a More Empathetic Personal Finance Community

I had a fantastic conversation with Matt Lane, creator of the Bad Financial Takes brackets on Twitter. We talk about fostering financial empathy, how policy impacts money and those $315,000 student loans. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/matt-lane

Aug 16, 202142 min

Are Billionaires Evil? Even if They Are Rihanna?

Jeff Besos, Rihanna, Jay-Z, Elon Musk, Oprah, Bill Gates and The Waltons all have something in common-they are all billionaires. In this episode, my guests Saundra Davis, Kevin L. Matthews II and I discuss the billionaire conundrum. Are they bad for society? Or, are haters gonna hate? Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/are-billionaires-evil-even-if-they-are-rihanna

Aug 09, 20211 hr 5 min

Making Money Online as a Sex Worker: A Candid Conversation with Minnie

If you've ever wondered about what working in the sex industry is like or what it's like to work online in the sex industry-this episode is a must listen. There are parts where it's a tough conversation and I've rated it NR-17. If you're uncomfortable with the idea of having a conversation about sex work, do not listen to this episode. You won't hurt either my or Minnie's feelings. If you want to learn about the online sex work industry grab a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and listen on Sho...

Aug 02, 20211 hr

How to Make Money Writing Erotica and Romance Novels

If you've thought about writing erotica or romance novels, listen up. This is a judgement free zone and Michelle has some tips to get started in either (or, both) genres. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-make-money-online-writing-erotica-and-romance

Aug 02, 202122 min

How Do White Freelancers Get Good Paying Gigs?

This podcast episode is in response to a Twitter thread where a POC commenter asked this question. Having also asked this question myself, I give some insight into what I learned after becoming a member of a closed group for 6 figure freelancers. Hopefully some of these tips will help you rethink your business strategy and grow your income. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/how-to-get-good-freelancing-clients...

Jul 26, 202134 min

Should You Pay Off Your Debt?

The following question has been on my mind for awhile. Was it a good idea for me to pay off my debt? If you're wondering if YOU should pay off your debt-I'm not giving advice on that. But, I thought this would be a great time to reflect on this question after paying off over $60,000 of unsecured debt. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/should-you-pay-off-your-debt

Jul 19, 202127 min

What is Bitcoin? With Jesse Cramer from The Best Interest

I'm going to admit something. I'm both fascinated and a little bit leery of crypto currency. But, as a person who dabbles in the finance space, I wanted to learn more about how cryptocurrency works, what exactly it is and why Elon Musk is so excited about it. In this podcast episode Jesse Cramer of The Best Interest helps to decode Bitcoin. It's a great conversation and I hope you learn as much as I did. Show Notes https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/what-is-bitcoin...

Jun 14, 20211 hr 2 min

100 Years Later: A Conversation About the Tulsa Race Massacre with Kevin L. Matthews II

Today is the 100 anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. In this episode, my friend Kevin L. Matthews II shares why he decided to write his book "From Burning to Blueprint: Rebuilding Black Wall Street After a Century of Silence" I hope you watch the video in the show notes where I share the testimony of 107 year old survivor Ms. Viola Fletcher. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/tulsa-race-massacre...

May 31, 202135 min

Quinisha Jackson-Wright: Author of Working Twice as Hard

In today's episode I speak with author and freelancer Quinisha Jackson-Wright. She's author of the book "Working Twice as Hard: The Reality of Entrepreneurship for Black Women" We get real about entrepreneurship, being ourselves in the workplace and some of the challenges that are a reality of Black women going into business for themselves. Show Notes: https://michelleismoneyhungry.com/quinisha-jackson-wright...

May 26, 20211 hr
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