Weird Finance

How to Be a Financial Activist with Jasmine Rashid

Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter [https://thehellyeahgroup.com/thenerdletter].  In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to author and Director of Impact at Candide Group, Jasmine Rashid. Jasmine discussed her role in assessing social impact investments, the importance of cross-class, cross-racial, and cross-cultural collaborations to effect change, and her new book, The Financial Activist Playbook. Jasmine offers personal advice on managing work-life balance, including the significance of rest and self-care practices. She emphasizes the need to address and shift power dynamics within the fields of impact investing and philanthropy, advocating for a partnership-based approach to build an inclusive economy. Jasmine Rashid [https://www.jasminerashid.com/] (@jazz_ny [https://www.instagram.com/jazz_ny] | LInkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminerashid/]) is a New York-raised, Oakland-based, Zillenial who believes deeply in people power.  As a financial activist, writer, and impact investing professional, she successfully supported the #FamiliesBelongTogether coalition in shifting billions of dollars in big bank financing away from the migrant detention and private prison industry. In her role as Director of Impact for Candide Group, she helps investors flow their money to predominately women & BIPOC-led social justice-focused companies, funds, and vital organizations building the next economy. She is also a proud Congressman John Lewis fellow, Just Economy Institute alum, Trauma of Money Method certified practitioner and girl in her late 20s just trying her best to navigate contradictions under Late Capitalism (and help build something better). Her book — The Financial Activist Playbook — offers 8 accessible strategies for everyday people to reclaim wealth and collective well-being. The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon. If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here [http://thehellyeahgroup.com/ama]. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey [https://form.typeform.com/to/SUsU2SdH].

Feel Good Finance: A Financial Therapist's Guide to Understanding Your Money Story with Aja Evans

Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter [https://thehellyeahgroup.com/thenerdletter].    In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to Aja Evans, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in financial therapy. Aja shares her personal journey of merging her background in counseling psychology with financial education, highlighting the importance of understanding the relationship between financial behaviors and self-esteem. The discussion delves into common financial struggles, the significance of open communication about money, and the challenges of setting boundaries in various cultural contexts. Aja also introduces her upcoming book, "Feel Good Finance," which aims to guide readers through understanding their personal financial psychology and managing their finances effectively.  Aja Evans [https://ajaevanscounseling.com/] (@ajaetherapy [https://www.instagram.com/ajaetherapy]) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, speaker, and author specializing in Financial Therapy. After going through her own financial awakening, Aja realized the connection between finances and mental health was deeper than she had been taught. Her debut book, Feel Good Finance [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/759700/feel-good-finance-by-aja-evans/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZWf5-su5kOWQuron63IwC4tEfOFIvdVFaNE02NBjmejH9HHaY8S7qEUhA_aem_fekxxLYDzrsmvBIhFV4b0w] due out December 3rd dives into the experiences so many of us have had and guides the reader in connecting their life experiences to how they behave with money. Aja has been featured in a variety of major news outlets including The New York Times, Business Insider, NerdWallet, Time, and Teen Vogue. Aja is on a mission to get more people engaged in living their best lives while attuning to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around money.  The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon. If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here [http://thehellyeahgroup.com/ama]. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey [https://form.typeform.com/to/SUsU2SdH].

How to Make It In Hollywood with Katherine Kubler

Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter [https://thehellyeahgroup.com/thenerdletter].  In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to Katherine Kubler about her journey as a director, producer and filmmaker. Katherine talks about her early career at William Morris Endeavor and Paramount Pictures, and her passion for financial independence ignited by a lack of formal education on the subject. She candidly shares the challenges of navigating public perception and personal trauma while working on her Netflix documentary, The Program, which explores her harrowing time in a cult-like program. Katherine also talks about the importance of building a supportive community, transitioning from a skilled editor to a business owner, and balancing the public's expectations with her private life.  Katherine Kubler [https://www.katherinekubler.com/] (@katherinekubler [https://www.instagram.com/katherinekubler]) is a Los Angeles-based Writer, Director, and Editor. She is the owner and Executive Creative Director of Tiny Dino [https://www.tinydino.agency/] (@tinydinoagency [https://www.instagram.com/tinydinoagency]), an award-winning creative agency whose clients include Paramount Pictures, United Artists, MGM, Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, Amazon, and Roku. She develops film/tv projects through her production company, Omnivision. Katherine recently directed and executive produced the Netflix original documentary series The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping [https://time.com/6837656/the-program-cons-cults-kidnapping-netflix-documentary-series/] with Academy Award-winning production company Fishbowl Films. Now streaming. The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon. If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions  here [http://thehellyeahgroup.com/ama] . We’d also love your listener feedback about the show;  here’s a short survey [https://form.typeform.com/to/SUsU2SdH] .

What Makes A Great Accountant with Sugey Piedra

Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter [https://thehellyeahgroup.com/thenerdletter].  In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco delves into the fascinating career journey of Sugey Piedra, who started as a receptionist and eventually became a successful accounting practitioner alongside her sisters. Sugey shares how her deep interest in personal and business finances led her to start her own accounting business. She discusses the challenges and rewards of working with family, offering insights into maintaining work-life balance and the importance of regular financial reviews. Sugey also highlights personalized tax strategies and advisory services, emphasizing proactive client relationships and tailored financial goals. Sugey also reveals how personal development and business coaching have reshaped her business approach, moving from a high-volume focus to building meaningful client relationships. Sugey has over 20 years of tax preparation experience and provides a unique approach. She co-founded Prominence Business [http://www.prominencebusiness.com] in 2018 with her two sisters. She is dedicated to helping clients with annual tax planning and tax-saving strategies. Her mission is to have financial conversations that are sometimes not easy, but always necessary for future planning. The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon. If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions  here [http://thehellyeahgroup.com/ama] . We’d also love your listener feedback about the show;  here’s a short survey [https://form.typeform.com/to/SUsU2SdH] .

Breaking Financial Barriers with Money Coach Cole Kalin

Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter [https://thehellyeahgroup.com/thenerdletter].  In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco and Cole Kalin dive into the intricacies of financial coaching and literacy. Cole shares frustrations from not learning about finances sooner and outlines her approach to money coaching, which involves a deep dive into clients’ monthly expenses and emotional assessments. They explore common financial anxieties, like the pervasive lack of financial education, and Cole emphasizes the therapeutic nature of her work, helping clients develop sustainable financial habits over time. The conversation also touches on the societal messages, particularly towards women, that finance is complicated, and the need for clear financial goals. Paco appreciates Cole's insights and discusses the importance of financial literacy for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers, aiming to make money conversations less awkward and more empowering. Cole Kalin (@ladiestalkingaboutmoney [https://www.instagram.com/ladiestalkingaboutmoney]) is a Special Education Elementary School Teacher turned Certified Financial Paraplanner (FPQP™) who’s passionate about making sure women don’t get left behind when it comes to understanding their money. She helps women build good financial habits, set and meet reachable goals, and feel more empowered around their money. She is the co-founder of Ladies Talking About Money [https://www.ladiestalkingaboutmoney.com/]. The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon. If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here [http://thehellyeahgroup.com/ama]. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey [https://form.typeform.com/to/SUsU2SdH].