The Financial Confessions is the inaugural podcast from The Financial Diet, where founder and host Chelsea Fagan sits down every week with experts, influencers, and everyone in between to talk about money in a way they never have before. From divorce lawyers to reality TV stars to CFPs, The Financial Confessions combines the tactical money strategies we need with the revealing, vulnerable money confessions we all want to hear.
You can watch The Financial Confessions on YouTube, or listen to it at any of these podcast platforms.
Cindy of Zero-Based Budget On Paying Off A $200k Debt In 4 Years, And What Comes After
Cindy Zuniga from Zero-Based Budget Coaching speaks to us all about law school, paying off tons of debt in a short period, coming from an immigrant family, and using your privilege to help your community.
A New York Times Editor On Salary Transparency, Freelance Rates, & Successful Negotiation
Chelsea talks to Tim Herrera, New York Times’ Smarter Living editor, all about how to discuss your salary and freelance rates, what he actually made as a new journalist, and how to more openly talk about money online.
A Travel Hacker On Budget Tricks, Credit Card Tips, And Travel Dos And Don'ts
Chelsea talks to Julia Menez of Geobreeze Travel about getting back to travel post-COVID, how to start travel hacking, and the most BS money-saving travel advice on the internet.
A Recruiter On Resume Red Flags, Executive Secrets, & How To Get Paid More At Any Job
Chelsea talks to Jazmine Reed-Clark about her experiences as a recruiter, using your enneagram type to make good career choices, the difference between mentoring and sponsorship, and more!
An Investing Expert On How He Picks Stocks, Misconceptions About Investing, And Building Real Wealth
Chelsea speaks to Kevin L. Matthews II of Building Bread about investing, responsible stock-picking, and helping underserved communities gain financial confidence.
A Motherhood Educator On Adoption, Motherhood Reality, And How To Know If You Should Have Kids
Chelsea talks to Brandi Ebersole, a writer, photographer, and adoption expert. They discuss the finances of parenthood and adoption, the realities of adoption that many people don’t know about, and how to decide if you’d like to become a parent.
Simply Nailogical On Keeping Her Day Job, Net Worth, & Being Childfree
Chelsea talks to Cristine from Simply Nailogical about the monetary side of YouTube, how she fell into internet success, and why she’s keeping her day job despite making more money off her videos.
Hank Green On Cryptocurrency, Big Tech Censorship, & Online Radicalization
Chelsea talks to Hank Green about NTFs, bitcoin, and the future of cryptocurrency.
Brittany Broski On Cancel Culture, The Finances Of Going Viral, & Life After Kombucha
Chelsea talks to content creator and comedian Brittany Broski about going viral, the reality of making money online, and the fears and anxieties that come with having a public persona.
Million Dollar Listing's Ryan Serhant On NYC Real Estate, Working On Bravo, & Big Money Mistakes
Chelsea talks to NYC realtor (and star of Million Dollar Listing) Ryan Serhant about New York real estate secrets, working on Bravo, and what kind of money you actually make in reality TV.
A Very Special COVID TFC: Vaccines, Next Steps, & The New Normal With Dr. Syra Madad
Chelsea speaks with epidemiologist Dr. Syra Madad to answer audience questions on the vaccine, the future of COVID spreading, and where we go from here.
YouTuber Tiffany Ferguson On MLMs, Influencers, & Toxic Social Media Trends
Chelsea speaks with YouTuber TiffanyFerg about the worst social media trends, from TikTok flex culture to girlboss-y MLM recruiters.
A Therapist On The Emotions of Money, Your Inner Child, And Mental Health When You're Broke
Chelsea sits down with licensed therapist Alyssa Mancao to talk about the connection between mental health and money.
Aja Dang On Paying Off $200K Of Debt, Being The Breadwinner, & Running A Business During COVID
Chelsea sits down with YouTuber Aja Dang to talk about paying off exorbitant student loans and other debt, the unexpected difficulties of running a business selling products, secrets of the modeling world, and her journey to a successful career online.
Broke Millennial On Prenups, The Having Kids Debate, & The Finances Of Love
In this episode, Chelsea sits down with longtime friend of TFD, Erin Lowry AKA Broke Millennial.
YouTuber Big Joel On Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, & The Dangers Of Conservative Self-Help
In our second episode of our (remotely-filmed) second season of The Financial Confessions, we spoke with YouTuber Big Joel (AKA Henry), all about youtube internet culture, bad money advice, and conservative male insecurity.
An Investing Expert on GameStop, Robinhood, & The Future of the Stock Market
Our first guest back in the (remotely-filmed) studio is Doug Boneparth, a millennial CFP. He and Chelsea talk about GameStop, what people need to know about the stock market, and how social media and the internet has shaped the future of investing.
Chelsea On Financial Changes Post-COVID, Navigating Times Of Anxiety, & Her Favorite Real Housewife
n our last TFC episode of this season, Chelsea answers listeners’ most controversial money questions. Thank you to everyone who has listened to this season — we’ll be back before you know it!
Money YouTuber Yanely Espinal On Financial Mistakes, Horror Stories, & Triumphs
Chelsea speaks with financial educator Yanely Espinal about her biggest money cautionary tale, growing up in Brooklyn and going to an Ivy League school, and dealing with credit card debt when you weren’t afforded a solid financial education growing up.
Carmen of Make Real Cents On Being Sued For Student Loans, Working On Wall Street & Learning To Code
Chelsea speaks with Carmen Perez of Make Real Cents all about making it through quarantine financially, leaving her Wall Street career for the startup world, bringing personal finance to Tik Tok, and paying off student loan debt.
Cindy of Zero-Based Budget On Paying Off A $200k Debt In 4 Years, And What Comes After
Cindy Zuniga from Zero-Based Budget Coaching speaks to us all about law school, paying off tons of debt in a short period, coming from an immigrant family, and using your privilege to help your community.
A Family Law Attorney On Virtual Court, The Impact Of Abuse, & How Quarantine Exposes Bad Marriages
Chelsea speaks with NYC-based family law attorney Aimee Richter about how families are coping with quarantine, the domestic issues that are even more apparent during this time, and what it’s like to go to court over Zoom.
Chelsea Fagan On Her Money Fails, Starting From Zero, & How Anyone Can Get Better With Money Today
Chelsea talks solo about her personal journey with money, the big credit card mistake that majorly influenced her young adulthood, and how she started getting good with money when she thought she’d never be able to.
Kara Brown On The Finances Of Hollywood, Talking About Money, & Her Long-Term Goals
In this episode, Chelsea sits down with TV writer and podcaster Kara Brown to talk about money in Hollywood, how to eliminate financial stress, and how she’s working towards her long-term money goals.
A Mindfulness Expert On Navigating COVID, Adjusting Expectations, And Finding Balance
Chelsea sits down with mindfulness expert, professor, and associate director of Global Spiritual Life at NYU Melissa Carter to discuss mental health, self-acceptance, mindful living, and how money impacts all of the above.
A CFP On Making An Emergency Budget, Getting Out Of Debt, And Low-Income Advice
Chelsea sits down to talk with CFP Brittney Castro all about how to make good money moves even when you’re on a low income, from working out your emergency budget to what to do with the money you can afford to save.
A Money Expert On Losing Your Job, Changing Your Plans, & Rethinking Your Identity
In this week’s episode, money expert Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez discusses the issues with tying your identity to your career, especially amid COVID-19 and our new reality. She also discusses her husband’s job loss and their loss of income, and how they’re changing their plans moving forward.
For Harriet’s Kimberly Foster On Racism, Feminism, Convincing Internet Strangers, & The Kardashians
n this episode, Chelsea speaks with YouTuber Kimberly Foster from the channel For Harriet, all about how internet feminism falls short, talking about racism on YouTube, and how to build a sustainable online presence and career while staying true to who you are.
A Professional Organizer On What To Keep, What To Get Rid Of, And How To Live Better At Home
In this episode, Chelsea speaks with professional organizer Jolin Polasek, owner of Sage Organization and Design, about all the things we’re doing wrong in our homes, and how to fix them — from not using vertical space to letting dirty clothes pile up on that random chair.
Investment Expert Amanda Holden On Navigating COVID, Thinking Long-Term, & Why We Will Bounce Back
Chelsea speaks with investment expert Amanda Holden on all our most pressing money concerns — from investing through a global crisis to how to think long-term when our short term is so uncertain.
Chelsea & Producer Ryan On Celebrities, Influencers, And Social Media In Quarantine
In this episode, Chelsea speaks with producer Ryan Houlihan all about how celebrities are handling their upturned lives during coronavirus, and what we’ve learned during quarantine through social media.
Chelsea Fagan Answers Questions About Social Distancing, Fear, & The Future Of Your Money
In this episode, Chelsea answers your questions — in a responsible, socially distanced way — about coping with isolation, handling fear and anxiety, and planning for a future that feels uncertain.
Therapist Kati Morton On Managing Your Anxiety & Your Money
Therapist and YouTuber Kati Morton talks all things money and mental health, from common misconceptions of therapy, to ways to manage money anxiety, to talking to your loved ones about money problems.
Money Expert Farnoosh Torabi On Protecting Your Finances, Leaving The City, & Outearning Her Husband
Chelsea talks with Farnoosh Torabi all about the realities faced by women who outearn their husbands, how to protect your money in times of crisis, and why she left NYC now that her kids are older.
WheezyWaiter On Intermittent Fasting, Internet Sobriety, & The Money-Saving Power Of Habit
Chelsea talks with beloved YouTuber WheezyWaiter all about challenging yourself, trying new things, and building new habits, from drinking less alcohol to intermittent fasting to exercising and eating less sugar.
Tasha Cochran Of One Big Happy Life On IVF, Good vs Bad Debt, & Quitting Your Job
This week, Chelsea sits down with Tasha Cochran from One Big Happy Life to tackle some controversial and emotional money topics.
Graham Stephan On Capitalism, Becoming A YouTube Millionaire, & The Best Money He’s Ever Spent
This week, Chelsea and Graham Stephan sat down once again to answer your most burning money questions — from how to find the best bank account to how they approach money differently.
Ask Polly’s Heather Havrilesky On Self-Help, Tim Ferriss, & Getting Healthier With Money
This week, Chelsea sat down with Heather Havrilesky to talk all things money, work, work-life balance, and the realities of marriage.
Beth of Budget Bytes on Meal Prep, Cheap Recipes, and the Best Things at Trader Joe’s
This week we got to chat with Beth Moncel (a.k.a. Budget Bytes) all about how she got into cooking, making the most of your ingredients, and why so many food bloggers write personal stories with their recipes.
Millennial Financial Advisor Doug Boneparth On What Younger Generations Should Do With Their Money
This week we got to talk to Douglas Boneparth, a millennial CFP, about student debt, marriage, kids, retirement, and all the other life events that younger generations have on the horizon.
A Divorce Lawyer On Prenups, Ugly Money Arguments, & What People Don’t Know About Divorce
Should you get a pre-nup? A post-nup? Just wing it? This week we chat with divorce lawyer James Sexton about splitting up, staying together, and loving each other either way.
Ashley C. Ford On Growing Up Poor, Boomers vs Millennials, And Overcoming Your Shame
Writer Ashley C. Ford gives her super honest thoughts about money, including the unfair realities present in the media industry and how much she really makes as a writer.
Kelly Cutrone On “The Hills,” The Finances Of Reality TV, & Her Best Business Advice
This week we have PR maven, author, and TV legend Kelly Cutrone in the studio to discuss the financial realities of reality TV – from shows like The Hills to America’s Next Top Model.