Podcast appearances and mentions of kara perez

Hey Smarties! Make Me Smart is taking a short break while Kimberly and Reema cook up something good for you! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode from “Financially Inclined” a podcast from Marketplace that helps families learn more about money. It turns out where you park your money can actually make a difference in the fight agains climate change. Today, host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial educator Kara Perez about how you can spend, save and invest your money in a way that aligns with your values, without sacrificing your financial goals. Plus, they share practical tips for how to use your money to make a real impact.

Hey Smarties! Make Me Smart is taking a short break while Kimberly and Reema cook up something good for you! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode from “Financially Inclined” a podcast from Marketplace that helps families learn more about money. It turns out where you park your money can actually make a difference in the fight agains climate change. Today, host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial educator Kara Perez about how you can spend, save and invest your money in a way that aligns with your values, without sacrificing your financial goals. Plus, they share practical tips for how to use your money to make a real impact.

Original Air Date: May 9, 2023AIRHORN NOISE! Bravely Go's Kara Perez joins Gabe on the podcast to talk about the loud and ubiquitous TV stock market guru Jim Cramer, he of sound effects and funny hats. What's his tragic backstory? What's his actual money philosophy when you take away the bells and whistles? What have been his biggest money pop culture moments? Was this book actually sort of... okay?? (Maybe?) Also, come for the rollercoaster of amorality, stay for the kidnapping saga!Join Gabe's Substack at athousandnaturalshocks.substack.comDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Want to make a difference with your money? In this episode, host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial educator Kara Perez about how to align your money with your values. Perez gets into the ways that you can spend, save, and invest based on what matters to you.  Think you're financially inclined? Dig deeper into making change with your money:  Learn more about sustainable investing from Harvard Business School Read about the impact of supporting small businesses  Find more on ethical banking from NerdWallet Are you in an educational setting? Here's a handy listening guide.  Thanks for listening to this episode of “Financially Inclined”! We'd love to hear what you learned from it or any questions you'd like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at financiallyinclined@marketplace.org or tell us using this online form. This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account.

Want to make a difference with your money? In this episode, host Yanely Espinal speaks with author and financial educator Kara Perez about how to align your money with your values. Perez gets into the ways that you can spend, save, and invest based on what matters to you.  Think you're financially inclined? Dig deeper into making change with your money: Learn more about sustainable investing from Harvard Business SchoolRead about the impact of supporting small businesses Find more on ethical banking from NerdWallet Are you in an educational setting? Here's a handy listening guide.  Thanks for listening to this episode of “Financially Inclined”! We'd love to hear what you learned from it or any questions you'd like us to answer in a future episode. You can shoot us an email at financiallyinclined@marketplace.org or tell us using this online form.This podcast is presented in partnership with Greenlight: the money app for teens — with investing. For a limited time, our listeners can earn $10 when they sign up today for a Greenlight account.

Listen, we gotta disagree with Kermit the Frog here. It’s actually easy being green. Financial entrepreneur Kara Perez is here to show us how. She’s the author of “Money for Change: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future.” Doesn’t that get you excited? Kara tells X why we should be using our personal finances to create a more sustainable world. It’s not just for the rich, either. Kara has the antidote to overconsumption, and shares why creativity can actually save you money. Plus, she talks about the power of boycotts and how to spot greenwashing. This series was created in partnership with Flourish Ventures, an early-stage global investment firm backing mission-driven entrepreneurs and industry influencers working toward a fair financial system for all. Learn more at flourishventures.com. Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. You can keep up with Kara Pérez @webravelygo on Instagram. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever felt stuck when it comes to money—whether it's paying off debt, trying to save, or building financial stability—this episode is for you. I sat down with financial educator and author Kara Perez to talk about how she paid off over $25k in student loans while making less than $16K a year, and how she went from financial struggle to financial freedom. We dive into sustainability, value-based budgeting, and how to put your money where your heart is without sacrificing your quality of life. Kara shares her real, no-BS approach to building wealth, the hustle that got her out of debt, and how she turned her passion for financial literacy into a thriving business. We also get into the emotional side of money—how to avoid falling into a scarcity mindset while still being intentional with your spending. Whether you're working your way out of debt or just trying to be smarter with your money, this episode is packed with relatable insights and practical tips!   Follow Kara on IG and TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/webravelygo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@webravelygo Kara's website: https://bravelygo.co/ Money for Change book: https://bravelygo.co/green-money-book/   We're diving into manifestation, meditation and self empowerment practices for energetic and logistical upgrades within your business! Email hello@edenstrader.com for more information on our newest coaching container.   Come join our annual Flash Photography Workshop in NYC on April 8th, 2025! You'll learn how to shoot on camera and off camera flash, with a plethora of techniques to absolutely stun your ideal clients and explode your portfolio. After class is over, you'll have multiple hours in studio to practice your new skills while Eden helps you troubleshoot! https://edenstrader.com/in-person-flash-photography-workshop   If you enjoyed today's episode, please:   - Leave a positive review or rating! - Come join our free Manifestation Challenge, a fan favorite freebie! https://edenstrader.com/manifesting-challenge - Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @edenstrader so we can repost you. - Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday!

This week on the show, I'm sharing my conversation with the delightful, Kara Perez. Kara is the founder of Bravely Go, an award winning international financial education company and author of Green Money: Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Build a Better Future for All. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money. Kara and I talk about one of my favorite topics, Target, as well as her brave journey to entrepreneurship, as well as tips on how we can be more sustainable in our money decisions.    Find More From Kara:  Get her book:  Green Money: Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Build a Better Future for All.

This episode originally aired on November 17, 2024.As we enter a second Trump administration, there's growing concern over the future of climate policies. With environmental protection on the chopping block, it's never been more critical for individuals to take action where they can—through their spending, saving, and investing choices. Today's conversation with financial author Kara Perez couldn't come at a better time. Kara is the founder of Bravely Go and the author of her debut book, Green Money, where she offers a roadmap for how we can use our money to create meaningful change, even in the face of policy setbacks.Join the So Money Members Club.Download Farnoosh's free investing blueprint.Hang out with Farnoosh on Instagram.

In this episode, our guest Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and author of Green Money, highlights the importance of discussing finances with family, sustainability in investing, and cultural influences on financial decisions. Kara is a financial educator who focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money.  Kara shares her personal journey with money as a white Latina, practical advice for first-gen BIPOC individuals, and strategies to initiate money conversations with resistant family members. She also shares more about her book, Green Money, which is aimed at providing actionable steps for building wealth while reducing waste. Right on time for holiday season, consider treating yourself to a FEMTOR mug or sweater from my merch shop. If you liked this episode, check out our previous episodes 260 and 216 on decolonizing your money mindset and financial wellness for Women of Color. Get your free copy of my Grad School Femtoring Resource kit here. Support our free resources with a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠one-time or monthly donation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To download episode transcripts and access more resources, go to my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   This podcast is a proud member of the Atabey & Co. Network. You can connect and support Kara's work at the following links:  https://bookshop.org/p/books/green-money-how-to-reduce-waste-build-wealth-and-create-a-better-future-for-all-kara-perez/21368980?ean=9781394274093 https://www.instagram.com/webravelygo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@webravelygo?lang=en *The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for therapy or other professional services.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Journey to Launch Podcast, I'm joined by Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and author of Green Money. Kara shares her inspiring journey from paying off $65,000 in student loans to creating a financial education company. She emphasizes the impact of values-based budgeting and reducing waste as key strategies for building wealth. Kara also discusses how to use money as a force for positive change, including aligning your finances with ethical practices like switching banks, and introduces the concept of "financially secure YOLO," offering practical advice on balancing financial goals with enjoying life. In this episode Kara shares:  How to align your spending with personal values in a social media-driven world that may encourage overconsumption & strategies to resist unnecessary purchases. How individuals can contribute to environmental sustainability through financial choices, like moving money to ethical banks. Examples of collective financial solutions like babysitting co-ops and bartering services to reduce costs while fostering community connections. Her experience of maintaining separate bank accounts with her partner but scheduling regular money dates to ensure alignment on shared financial goals and upcoming expenses. Other Links Mentioned in episode: Check out Kara's book, "Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All" Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom now on sale for 50% off for a limited time! Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get a sweet Black Friday deal on Friday, 11/29! Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review! Get The Budget Bootcamp Check out my personal website here. Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Kara: Website: BravelyGo.co Instagram: @WeBravelyGo Twitter: @BravelyGo Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

Episode 298 features a return guest of the show; Kara Perez of We Bravely Go. We're discussing how to build wealth ethically. Listen now!Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a sustainability focused financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money. She is the author of the book, Green Money and has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. Additionally, for 2 years Kara co-hosted the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance.You can purchase her brand new book, Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All, today!Listen to Kara's first appearance on the podcast here.For full episode show notes, visit here.My new book is officially available to buy! Order Financially Lit! Today!Want our merch? Get yours here!Check out this YQD™ Sponsor:BetterHelp—Professional support when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of in-person therapy. Get 10% off your first month with our sponsor: https://betterhelp.com/dinero Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/YoQuieroDinero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Kat sits down with Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and author the Green Money book for a conversation on the intersection of sustainability and personal finance, exploring how individuals can manage their money in a way that aligns with their values. Kara shares her personal journey from a love of nature to a career in financial education, emphasizing the importance of budgeting, community support, and making conscious spending choices. They highlight the impact of where we bank and how our financial decisions can contribute to a more sustainable future. The discussion also touches on the importance of self-compassion in financial management and the growing awareness of sustainability issues among the public. Takeaways Finding empowerment in personal finance What is green money? The power of budgeting and being intentional about where your money is going Where you keep your money can have a big impact  How to pick a green bank Why community support is essential for sustainable living Engaging in the no spend & borrowing economy  Connect with Kara HERE. Check out Kara's new book Green Money. Follow Kara on Instagram and TikTok.  Connect with Glo Eco HERE. Connect with Kat HERE.

On today's episode we have sustainable finance educator & author Kara Perez. Kara joins us to share about the intersection of sustainability and finances, and gives the listeners some support and guidance on a way to a more sustainable financial future. Our interview emphasizes the importance of approaching sustainable choices with empathy and invitation, rather than shame or guilt and the ability for small actions to make a significant impact. Kara's book, Green Money is going to hit bookstores on November 27th, 2024 and will help you feel empowered to do good for the Earth and your money. Stick around to the end to make sure you hear about our book giveaway!    In this episode, we chat about: Sustainability in finances Small choices to take action Green Money and community    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Inflation Reduction Act Trees Charlotte Citizens' Climate Lobby  Empowered Money Academy   CONNECT WITH TODAY'S GUEST:  Today's guest is Kara Perez, the founder of Bravely Go, a sustainability focused financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money. She is the author of the brand new book, Green Money, which will be available in bookstores everywhere on November 27th! Here's our chat with Kara Perez! Order Green Money today! Instagram @webravelygo  Twitter/X @bravelygo  We Bravely Go on Facebook   We Bravely Go on Tiktok https://bravelygo.co/  info@bravelygo.co    ABOUT PRICE OF AVOCADO TOAST: Listen in with Haley and Justin Brown-Woods, married millennials picking up the pieces from the financial fiasco they created as a young couple.  They want to normalize conversations about money and learn from others on the path towards financial empowerment. Whether you are just getting started on your debt-free journey, or if you are really starting to hit your stride, this podcast is for YOU!  Join weekly as they interview some others who have done it the right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. Avocado toast may cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't mean it can't be in your budget!   FIND HALEY AND JUSTIN ONLINE + SOCIAL MEDIA HERE: Join Empowered Money Academy priceofavocadotoast.com Price of Avocado Toast Instagram Price of Avocado Toast Twitter Price of Avocado Toast Threads Price of Avocado Toast on TikTok Price of Avocado Toast Facebook Join the Price of Avocado Toast Newsletter OTHER LINKS: Apply for 1:1 Coaching With Haley & Justin Schedule a Budget Builder call with Haley & Justin Price of Avocado Toast customizable 12 month budgeting template   RECOGNITION: Audio engineer: Garrett Davis  

Kara Perez returns to the podcast to talk about "green money," why Nestle sucks and boycotts can work, and how to make changes so your money is aligned with your environmental values. Is recycling not real? Are we all full of microplastics? Plus, how to help your friends and who has helped Gabe recently!Join My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gabesdunnDonate to Our Movie: https://www.filmindependent.org/sponsored-projects/you-i-you-me/This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As the possibility of a second Trump administration looms, there's growing concern over the future of climate policies. With environmental protection on the chopping block, it's never been more critical for individuals to take action where they can—through their spending, saving, and investing choices. Today's conversation with financial author Kara Perez couldn't come at a better time. Kara is the founder of Bravely Go and the author of her debut book, Green Money, where she offers a roadmap for how we can use our money to create meaningful change, even in the face of policy setbacks. Join the So Money Members Club.Download Farnoosh's free investing blueprint.Hang out with Farnoosh on Instagram.

If you feel like you've gotten yourself on the overconsumption hamster wheel and you're ready to get off, then this week's episode of the podcast is for you. This week I'm talking with the brillant Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and Author of Green Money.  In this conversation Kara and I dive into the world of overconsumption: how we got here, how our spending habits have changed in the recent past, the systems at play that keep us stuck in the trap of overconsumption, and explore areas of our lives and spending that we can work to change to be more sustainable consumers and slow down our shopping. If you love this episode make sure to connect with Kara below and also pick up a copy of her book, Green Money. Enjoy!   Find and Connect with Kara: Her Website   Her Instagram   Get a copy of her book, Green Money     Resources Mentioned in this podcast:     Watch Kara's YouTube Video on the Consumerist Calendar    START HERE:  FREE MASTERCLASS: Why You Impulse Shop & How To Stop Get Paige's Money Recommendations     Work with Paige: Join the Overcoming Overspending Membership HERE Use code “MLP30” at checkout to save $30 on your first month inside the membership    Where you can find Paige online: Website: https://www.overcomingoverspending.com  Instagram: @overcoming_overspending TikTok: @overcoming_overspending

Send us a textIn this interview episode, I chat with money guru Kara Perez about merging sustainable living with smart financial practices. If you've ever been curious how to save some green while going green, you'll love this one!In this episode you'll hear:practical, sustainable money practices that fit right into your life without breaking the bankadvice on tackling emotional money barriersreal-life stories on how folks save money while going greenhow Kara landed a book dealadvice on managing busy seasonsResources mentioned in this episode:Preorder Kara's book, Green MoneyGilmore Girls MoneyMeet KaraKara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a sustainability focused financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people who never learned the language of money. She is the author of the book, Green Money. Kara has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. Additionally, for 2 years Kara co hosted the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance.Connect with Kara

Capitalism has transformed the world, sure. But at what cost? (Immense environmental ones, of course.)Americans, it's high-time we accept that the Golden Age of capitalism is long gone. On today's show: A frank discussion with sustainable finance visionary Kara Perez about insulating ourselves from late-stage capitalism's most damaging effects with individual and collective action. Here's a preview:[6:00] Money is a tool for change, and yet it's literally something we made up[11:00] Can we be nickled and dimed even more than we already are? (Spoiler alert: Yes.)[14:00] A few of the ways in which shareholder capitalism limits society's ability to progress[22:00] Tangible ways you and I can "change the flow of money" Resources mentioned: Episode #395: Lifestyle Creep (with Kara Perez) Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All How to Be an Anticapitalist in the Twenty-First Century (by Erik Olin Wright)   Thank you to Wild for sponsoring this week's episode! Use code SUSTAINABLE20 for 20% off. https://www.wearewild.com/us/?discount=SUSTAINABLE20 Thank you also to Better Help for sponsoring this week's episode! Head to betterhelp.com/minimal for 10% off your first month.   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! **If you're a financial supporter over on Apple Podcasts and want to join Book Club, please email me and let me know! For privacy reasons, Apple won't share your contact info with me. Just email me and I'll happily add you!** Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.

Capitalism has transformed the world, sure. But at what cost? (Immense environmental ones, of course.) Americans, it's high-time we accept that the Golden Age of capitalism is long gone. On today's show: A frank discussion with sustainable finance visionary Kara Perez about insulating ourselves from late-stage capitalism's most damaging effects with individual and collective action.   Here's a preview: [6:00] Money is a tool for change, and yet it's literally something we made up [11:00] Can we be nickled and dimed even more than we already are? (Spoiler alert: Yes.) [14:00] A few of the ways in which shareholder capitalism limits society's ability to progress [22:00] Tangible ways you and I can "change the flow of money"   Resources mentioned: Episode #395: Lifestyle Creep (with Kara Perez) Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All How to Be an Anticapitalist in the Twenty-First Century (by Erik Olin Wright)   Thank you to Wild for sponsoring this week's episode! Use code SUSTAINABLE20 for 20% off. https://www.wearewild.com/us/?discount=SUSTAINABLE20 Thank you also to Better Help for sponsoring this week's episode! Head to betterhelp.com/minimal for 10% off your first month.   This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting! **If you're a financial supporter over on Apple Podcasts and want to join Book Club, please email me and let me know! For privacy reasons, Apple won't share your contact info with me. Just email me and I'll happily add you!** Join our (free!) Facebook community here. Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalists Say hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overconsumption, consumerism, and materialism – all things our society tends to put on a pedestal. Not only does this cause people to overextend themselves and live beyond their means, but it doesn't usually translate into a truly happy life. That's why I'm so excited to welcome Kara Perez back on the show. Kara's first book “Green Money” comes out in a few weeks, and today she's here to chat with me about all things money and sustainable living. If you're looking to live a happier life on less, you don't want to miss this conversation!   Here's a glance at this episode: [04:55] Kara shares her experiences with moving and keeping it budget-friendly. Kara experienced moving within a state and out of state. [12:45] 70% of the American economy is consumer spending. Kara breaks down an easy way to understand U.S. economics. [23:00] Kara encourages listeners to reframe their mindset and spending habits to help people learn to consume less. [32:32] Change needs to happen at the individual level before it can happen at the societal level. Don't think your efforts are in vain. [39:27] Want to start being more sustainable? Kara shares her tips for getting started with sustainable living.   Rate, Review, & Follow: Did you love this episode? Are you a fan of the City Girl Savings podcast? If so, please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps spread the word about City Girl Savings, and hopefully helps more people make the best money moves possible on the way to their dream life! To leave a review on Apple Podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, please make sure you're subscribed and following the City Girl Savings podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!   Resources mentioned in this episode: Get your copy of Green Money Follow Kara on Instagram Follow Kara on TikTok Learn about Raya's Financial Focus Coaching Program Follow City Girl Savings on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok Join the City Girl Savings Facebook Group Subscribe to the City Girl Savings Newsletter!

In this episode, Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go and author of Green Money, joins me to talk about how we can align our financial decisions with sustainability. Kara breaks down simple steps you can take to make greener choices with your money, from switching banks to supporting local businesses. She also shares why it's important to focus on systems rather than just individual actions when it comes to making a real impact. If you're curious about how you can be more eco-conscious with your finances, this episode is for you!Kara also gives us a sneak peek into her new book, Green Money, and offers practical ways to start making small but impactful changes in how we handle our money.Check out Kara's Book: Green MoneyFind out more about Kara Here: Bravely GoYou Might Like: Get the BRAND NEW FREE Goodbye Debt Tracker! Grab my FREE Budgeting Cheat Sheet. Follow Allison on Instagram! @inspiredbudget Check out Inspired Budget's blog. Take my FREE class on How to Budget to Build Wealth!

Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go, talks about her journey from struggling with debt to becoming a financial educator and author. She also shares her experiences as a digital nomad, the challenges of balancing content creation with personal life, and the journey of writing her book on money and sustainability. We discuss: → the importance of financial literacy & community → the challenges of building a personal brand → the realities of entrepreneurship → practical money management tips for freelancers & digital nomads Learn more in the Show Notes: https://meltzerseltzer.com/the-guidebook-podcast/kara-perez-makes-wealth-building-brave-sustainable Find Kara Online: Book: Green Money: https://bravelygo.co/green-money-book/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bravelygo?fan_landing=true Website: https://bravelygo.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/webravelygo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC25XC65sCC7A9jdx7wRIGfA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551753828310567 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@webravelygo?lang=en Find Rachel Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rmeltzer/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rachelhmeltzer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rachelhmeltzer Newsletter: https://rachelhmeltzer.myflodesk.com/the-fizz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theguidebook/support

Your Instagram and TikTok are full of them: Influencers trying to convince you to part with your hard-earned cash and spend it on some trendy item that you won't be using two weeks from now.While conspicuous consumption has been all the rage in recent years, with influencers sharing their massive hauls, there's been a shift. In fact, the latest trend is DEinfluencing.Is deinfluencing really where it's at? And will it save you money? This week's guest, Kara Perez, is the founder of Bravely Go, a website that focuses on sustainable finances. She's also a deinfluencer and the author of Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All. Ready to save more with a little deinfluenceing? Take a listen to this eye-opening discussion. But before you do, don't forget to subscribe to the Money Talks News newsletter and YouTube channel for more expert financial advice and money-saving strategies. Your future self will thank you! https://youtu.be/e636rxDyt0U 0:00 - Intro: What is Deinfluencing?3:45 - The Rise of Influencer Marketing8:30 - Key Deinfluencing Strategies14:15 - Balancing Sustainability and Consumerism19:00 - Impact on Companies and Product Quality23:30 - Making Money as a Deinfluencer27:00 - Conclusion: The Future of DeinfluencingBecome a member: https://www.moneytalksnews.com/members/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saving money can be hard enough. Add in taking care of the environment, and it can be hard to know where to start! Thankfully, Kara Perez is here this week to give us tips and tricks on how to save money while caring for the environment. Kara is a sustainable money expert and is passionate about helping others reach financial independence while caring for the planet. As part of her mission, Kara is releasing her new book Green Money: How to Reduce Waste, Build Wealth, and Create a Better Future for All. Kara had great tips today on how to make and save money while saving the planet.     Preorder Kara's book here: https://bravelygo.co/green-money-book/ Super Mamás  IG: @_supermamas  Facebook: Super Mamás  Twitter: @_supermamas   Website: http://supermamas.com/    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AIRHORN NOISE! Bravely Go's Kara Perez joins Gabe on the podcast to talk about the loud and ubiquitous TV stock market guru Jim Cramer, he of sound effects and funny hats. What's his tragic backstory? What's his actual money philosophy when you take away the bells and whistles? What have been his biggest money pop culture moments? Was this book actually sort of... okay?? (Maybe?) Also, come for the rollercoaster of amorality, stay for the kidnapping saga!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensOur Sponsors:* Check out Arena Club: arenaclub.com/badmoney* Check out Chime: chime.com/BADMONEY* Check out Claritin: www.claritin.com* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BADWITHMONEY* Check out Monarch Money: monarchmoney.com/BADMONEY* Check out NetSuite: NetSuite.com/BADWITHMONEYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You can take that takeout pad thai out of my cold, dead hands. If budgeting means not being able to splurge on a stressful Tuesday anymore, then let's go for broke. But we're supposed to have a budget, right?How do we create budgets that take into account our mental health now and financial health later? We invited budget coach Kara Perez, founder of the finance education company Bravely Go to help us figure this out. We talk about how to adapt a budget to the realities of your life without cutting out all of the joy, and making conscious choices about where your dollars go, and when. Also, Caitlin tries to get Sara and Kara to square off on different money management approaches. Instead, they agree there are many ways to take on your finances, as long as you do something. Anything! (Well, not anything, but not get paralyzed by the choices to the point that you never start.)For more of Kara's financial wisdom, sustainable investing approach and budgeting tips, follow her on Instagram and YouTube.Oh! And do you have a passive income story? A success? A failure? Tell us about it in a voice memo and e-mail it to: womenonthevergepodcast@gmail.comAsk us your dumb investing and finance questions for Season 2 on our Ask Us page of our website! This episode was edited by our co-producer Kelly West. Music by Bad Bad Hats and Devmo.

What happens when a Facilitator of Change, Community Builder + Environmentalist, and Reiki Energy Healer connect at a local song circle? A soul family is born. Emily, Leilah, and Roxanne partnered together to buy a house - but, it's going to be SO much more than that. Learn how they addressed their fears and created a thoughtful plan for their investment (their sweet little village, really!) through today's interview.Get in TouchComments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at podcast@openhouseaustin.coWant to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don't miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.Related Resources Work with Syd! Connect with our Realtor teamWe'll be at Future Front Market this year!Have you worked with us? Join our Homeowner Facebook GroupNeeding a 3rd place/community? Join our Women Investor Group!Mini-Course: Buying a House With FriendsFollow BravelyGo, Kara Perez on InstagramFollow their journey on Instagram @peace.love.leilah

“Financial Feminist” has become an increasingly popular and widely used term these past few years, but what does it actually mean? Kara considers herself a proud “financial feminist” and explains what it means to be one. Learn about the role society plays in women and POC's money decisions. Discover how to prioritize your well-being and how non-POC can help promote financial equality. This episode is rich in content and experience! Don't miss out on Kara's story and her incredible insight! Here's a glance at this episode: [10:15] Shifting the focus and freedom from debt. [17:35] The importance of prioritize your own well-being. [28:22] Leaving shame at the door and starting money conversations. Subscribe, Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts This helps me support more people — just like you — to make the best money moves as they make their way to their dream life. Resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Bravely Go on Instagram Follow Bravely Go on TikTok Save your spot in the 2022 Financial Feminist Summit Download the CGS Money Moves Packet

In our last episode, we broke down the basics of investing. So now that you're ready to invest your first dollar, where are you going to put it? What if you could put money in your pocket and stick to your values? This week we dive into the world of ethical investing with Kara Perez, founder of Bravely Go. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Welcome back to Don't Retire... Graduate! We have a very special episode in honor of International Women's Week. Kara Perez, the founder of Bravely Go, joins us to talk about financial feminism and how we can start breaking down the gender roles and inequalities we see in our culture.  In this episode we'll talk about: The meaning of financial feminism. The difference in financial power between men and women/non-binary individuals.  How the wage gap can affect financial security in retirement. The importance of having assets in your own name and checking your beneficiary designations.  The need for large-scale financial literacy education and where it can come from. Gender roles in our culture and their effect on financial equity.  Paying down debt and saving money on a low salary.  How Kara founded Bravely Go, the feminist financial education company.  Looking at personal finance from a broader lens. Visit brotmanmedia.com/podcasts for a full transcript of this episode. About Kara Perez: Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a feminist financial education company. Bravely Go focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people via pop up events and online community. Kara has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. Additionally, Kara co hosts the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance. Links:https://www.instagram.com/webravelygo/ https://twitter.com/bravelygo https://www.facebook.com/webravelygo https://www.tiktok.com/@webravelygo?lang=en https://www.bravelygo.co/

In this episode, Kristina talks with Kara Perez, a long-time friend, financial educator, and founder Bravely Go. Kara started Bravely Go, an award winning international financial education company, to help women build wealth and take financial power. She's a real badass, and we love her!Kara shares her goal setting tips, the idea of financially secure YOLO, and her own personal experience buying a home through a partnership. Her big takeaways: set SMART goals, be flexible when things change, and find accountability partners to hold you to it!As a recent graduate of our course Homeschool, Kara also shares her home buying hurdles - and how she plans to overcome them thanks to Homeschool. Want to join our next session? Hop on the waitlist for big early bird deals in January!Get in TouchComments, suggestions or feedback? Email us at podcast@openhouseaustin.coWant to hear more from Open House? Follow us on Instagram and check out our website!Please stay tuned for more episodes every Tuesday, and subscribe so you don't miss them! You can find us on Spotify, Stitcher and Apple Podcasts.Related ResourcesBravely GoHomeschool: Our 6 Week First-Time Home Buyer CourseWebinar: How to Buy Your First Home and Make it an InvestmentKara's InstagramConnect with a realtorMini-Course: Learn the Fundamentals

As part of our financial podcast spotlight series we talk to the co-host of The Fairer Cents, Kara Perez. Along with her co-host, Tanja Hester, they talk about women and the fight to break even in the world of personal finance. You can find their podcast at thefairercents.com. Connect with Kara on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Ways you can help other people make meaningful change with their money. Peter Bregman is the co-author of YOU CAN CHANGE OTHER PEOPLE: The four steps to help your colleagues, employees--even family--up their game. Then, a new app that uses rotational savings, in a group, to help you reach your financial goals and boost your credit. Jonah Chininga, founder and CEO of MICC Financial, tells us how it works. And, what's being done across Canada to teach kids about financial literacy in schools. Robin Taub, financial writer, speaker and author, tells us about it. Plus, knowing your rights as an investor. Professor Poonam Puri, co-founder and academic director of the Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic, tells us the top 4 things we need to look out for. And, we'll talk to Kara Perez, co-host of the Fairer Cents podcast. To find out more about the guests check out: Kara Perez: com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Peter Bregman: com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Jonah Chininga: app | Twitter(MICC) | Twitter(Jonah) Professor Poonam Puri: Osgoode Investor Protection Clinic | Twitter | Twitter (Professor Poonam) Robin Taub: com | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Bruce Sellery is a personal finance expert and best-selling author. As the founder of Moolala and the CEO of Credit Canada, Bruce is on a mission to help you get a better handle on your money so you can live the life you want. High energy & low B.S., this is Moolala: Money Made Simple. Find Bruce Sellery at Moolala.ca | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn

Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely. Kara aims to bring accessible financial education to all.  She shares her story of tackling her $25K in student loan debt on one income. Kara breaks down what financial fear is, how to identify it in yourself, and how to overcome it. She is also talking about the shame and guilt that comes with paying off debt.If you feel like you don't know how to solve one of your money problems or if you are completely stressed about money, then this episode is for you. Kara is leaving you with actionable tips on how to overcome financial fear. Enjoyed this podcast episode? Please subscribe and leave a review!Follow Allison on Instagram: @inspiredbudgetSign up for the FREE Budgeting Basics Email CourseLinks Mentioned:Millennial Money ChecklistBravely Go WebsiteFollow Kara on Instagram: @webravelygo 

Does your feminism extend to your finances? In today's episode, I'm chatting with Kara Perez, founder of the feminist financial education company, Bravely Go. Kara and I chatted about personal financial responsibility vs systemic problems, financial self-care, the unique financial position of millennials, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/65.

Rachel Kara Perez is an award-winning singer, theatre performer and theatre teaching artist based in New York City. As a teaching artist, she is involved with a number of organizations, using theatre, music, and dance to educate and uplift New York City and immigrant youth. Rachel Kara's musical repertoire ranges from classical to Afro-Cuban Jazz, and she has appeared as a featured vocalist in concerts at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center Out Of Doors, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Rachel Kara views teaching as her activism, and the arts as an invaluable social justice tool to build community, promote critical thinking, and, ultimately, to foster empathy. Join us, as we chat up challenging situations in performing, the importance of making adopted children realize their worth, violent radicalism vs non-violent protests, activism vs symbolism, what defunding the police means to her, racism and hatred being taught and not born, cultural differences that separate us, critical thinking that brings us together, her love for playwirghts like Susan Lori Parks, the show and performance that changed her life, and more!

Week 11 of the COVID-19 series features Kara Perez from Austin, Texas. Kara's business Bravely Go was all about live in-person events, until the pandemic hit and she had to figure out how to pivot her business.  Kara decided to create an online event called the Financial Feminist Summit, which was at the end of May 2020 and attracted 3,300 registrants.  In the episode, Kara and Beau talk about the Summit, feminism, racism, intersectionality, and what the future holds for the events industry.

When it comes to personal finance, one size does not fit all. It can be challenging to find resources that specifically apply to you and your situation. Kara Perez speaks with Chris about her pop-up event, Talk Money to Me, and her strides to give access to those who do not feel traditionally represented. - Kara talks about her Talk Money to Me event - The way she was able to hold an event without compromising her values - Confronting the internal bias of favoring people like you - The topics her audience is interested in that brings more money and stability to their lives - She shares other areas of personal finance she plans on delving into Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a feminist financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people via pop up events and online community. Additionally, Kara co hosts the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance. Kara has been featured in Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. She lives in Austin TX. https://talk-money-to-me.teachable.com IG: @webravelygo Tw: @bravelygo FB: @webravelygo

Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a feminist financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable, intersectional and accessible financial education to people via pop up events and online community. Additionally, Kara co hosts the award winning podcast The Fairer Cents, which has been named the top money podcast for women by Forbes and The Balance. Kara has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, NPR, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. She lives in Austin TX. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yoquierodinero/support

For episode 4 of Tea with Abbie, we invited financial extraordinaire, Kara Perez, to lift the veil on our personal finances. Motivated to share what she learned during her own financial come up, Kara launched 'Bravely Go' to empower women and underserved communities with access to knowledge so they control their lives when it comes to money. Founded in 2017, this founder is determined to educate others on how they can achieve their own financial freedom. In this episode, we go into money myths, how far kind and inclusive honesty can go, turning inward, and making sure Bravely Go is actionable, accessible, and intersectional. A Fierce Financial Feminist, and fellow Massachusetts native, Kara is on a mission with her money bag! Check out her "Financial Feminism Summit" On June 10th and 11th

For this episode of the Mo’ Money Podcast, I’ve got my friend Kara Perez on the show. She is the founder of Bravely Go, a feminist financial education company. Her company focuses on bringing actionable and accessible financial education to people through pop up events and an online community. Kara is also the co-host of the award-winning The Fairer Cents podcast and if that wasn’t enough she’s also a money coach! In this episode, we talk about why there is such a need to hear diverse voices in the personal finance world so we can all learn from each other, what it means to be a financial feminist, and Kara shares her tips on how to negotiate like a pro so you can level up your money (a skill I sure wish I had back in my 20s). Kara also shares her story of graduating soon after the recession with an English degree, and living on a low income for many years while struggling to pay off her debt. By taking the time to educate herself about money and being disciplined with living below her means, she was able to crush her debt and now works full-time running her own company teaching others how to empower themselves through personal finance. Although she doesn’t like to say if she can do it so can you, hopefully her story will serve as some inspiration that no matter where you’re at in life, there’s always a path to a better financial life. For full episode show notes visit https://jessicamoorhouse.com/224

Millennial's have it rough. They came into the professional world during the great recession. They are widely misunderstood by corporate America, and they are the biggest generation since the baby boomers. They want to make an impact. If you are a millennial, listen to Kara's view of how millennial investing can be done differently to make a difference and still be successful. For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/273 

If you have found yourself with an income that barely pays the bills and is not enough to get ahead in paying off your debt this episode is for you.  Kara Perez shares her story and how she resilient she was and so much more in this episode.  What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why she calls the summer of 2014 the summer of crying and cars The different themes of what was a financial priority amongst her parents Her thoughts behind the racial wealth gap  For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/198 Not listening to this podcast on the Himalaya app? I have recently partnered up with them (and you know I don't just partner with just anybody).  Make your playlist, get customized recommendations and more: http://www.himalaya.com/Dinero Plus, you can join us in the Cafecito Lounge ONLY FOUND ON THE HIMALAYA APP where you will have access to… ✔️ Open office hours to ask me your pressing money questions! ✔️ A deeper discussion on latest episode ✔️ Our monthly money challenges  Try a month for free using the code DINERO (this offer is for a limited time only).  The post Financial Resilience and Defeating Underearning with Kara Perez | HDM 198 appeared first on the Her Dinero Matters Podcast. Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

If you have found yourself with an income that barely pays the bills and is not enough to get ahead in paying off your debt this episode is for you.    Kara Perez shares her story and how she resilient she was and so much more in this episode.    What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why she calls the summer of 2014 the summer of crying and cars The different themes of what was a financial priority amongst her parents Her thoughts behind the racial wealth gap  For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/198   Not listening to this podcast on the Himalaya app? I have recently partnered up with them (and you know I don’t just partner with just anybody).    Make your playlist, get customized recommendations and more: http://www.himalaya.com/Dinero   Plus, you can join us in the Cafecito Lounge ONLY FOUND ON THE HIMALAYA APP where you will have access to…   ✔️ Open office hours to ask me your pressing money questions! ✔️ A deeper discussion on latest episode  ✔️ Our monthly money challenges    Try a month for free using the code DINERO (this offer is for a limited time only).    The post Financial Resilience and Defeating Underearning with Kara Perez | HDM 198 appeared first on the Her Dinero Matters Podcast.   Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR  using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

If you have found yourself with an income that barely pays the bills and is not enough to get ahead in paying off your debt this episode is for you.    Kara Perez shares her story and how she resilient she was and so much more in this episode.    What you'll learn about in today's episode: Why she calls the summer of 2014 the summer of crying and cars The different themes of what was a financial priority amongst her parents Her thoughts behind the racial wealth gap  For a quick recap of this episode go to http://www.jenhemphill.com/198   Not listening to this podcast on the Himalaya app? I have recently partnered up with them (and you know I don’t just partner with just anybody).    Make your playlist, get customized recommendations and more: http://www.himalaya.com/Dinero   Plus, you can join us in the Cafecito Lounge ONLY FOUND ON THE HIMALAYA APP where you will have access to…   ✔️ Open office hours to ask me your pressing money questions! ✔️ A deeper discussion on latest episode  ✔️ Our monthly money challenges    Try a month for free using the code DINERO (this offer is for a limited time only).    The post Financial Resilience and Defeating Underearning with Kara Perez | HDM 198 appeared first on the Her Dinero Matters Podcast.   Have you not grabbed my book? You can do so by searching Her Money Matters on Amazon OR  using this link: https://www.jenhemphill.com/book

Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely Go, a feminist financial education company. Bravely focuses on bringing actionable and accessible financial education to people via pop up events and online community, and Kara has been featured in Forbes, Glamour, ABC Nightline News, and US News and World Report as a financial expert. In this episode Kara and Continue Reading…

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Early retirement is one of those things that many people dream about and some do. My guest today is Tanja Hester. Tanja and her husband Mark Bunge were able to retire from formal employment when she was 38, and he was 41. Tanja is now able to devote her life to fun and purpose. She is the author of Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way. Tanja and Mark have an award-winning financial independence blog called Our Next Life. Tanja also podcasts on The Fairer Cents Podcast with her friend Kara Perez where they explore marginalized and tricky financial topics.  Her new found freedom also allows her to focus on interests like gathering women together to talk about financial independence at Cents Positive retreats and volunteering in her community. She’s also able to indulge her love of traveling the world, and enjoy sports like skiing, hiking, biking, paddling, and climbing around her home in North Lake Tahoe, California. She is basically living the dream. On today’s show, we talk about how she and her husband tracked their progress and timed their leaving work and how they downsized their lifestyle to retire early.  Tanja has researched and explored every aspect of early retirement from the best strategies for saving to redefining your identity without a career. She applies those lessons every day in her work-optional life. She has a regular column on MarketWatch. She’s spoken at Google, Tesla and at conferences around the U.S. She has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, MONEY Magazine, Vice Media, Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, LifeHacker, Bloomberg, Buzzfeed, and media outlets around the world. If you want to learn how Tanja was able to retire early and make it work, this episode is for you.    Highlights from Episode 18 [02:11] Tanja retired early at 38. [02:20] Tanja's definition of retired probably most closely matches the military definition of retired.  [02:40] She feels that things like being able to podcast and write are a privilege, because they don't feel like work. [03:01] When approached with projects, she's more concerned with the fun aspect as opposed to how much it may pay.  [05:01] Every six month period of Tanja's retirement has been different.  [05:31] Tanja was 38, and her husband was 41 when they both retired. Looking back, they would probably have gone a little slower and not been so aggressive with their savings goals and said yes to more things.  [06:18] If they could do it over again, they would have taken more vacation and rested more.  [06:58] They both started out at entry level pay, but they were making six figures before retirement. At the end, they were saving quickly.  [08:01] A micro retirement is more of a career intermission where you take a year or two off. You could also use it as a bridge to a new career.  [09:40] Tanja saw her dad retire with a genetic disability when he was 42. She didn’t want to be powerless and forced into retirement. She wanted to travel, hike and have fun.  [12:01] She developed her love of travel as a kid.  [14:44] Tanja and her husband were die hard index fund investors. They have tax advantaged funds that they can't access until later and then regular investment accounts that they can access.  [18:04] Solid investors have to think about downturns. Good investors need to be mentally tough or not look at things and get emotions involved.  [20:04] The worst thing would be to retire and not have a cushion.  [22:35] They have insurance on the exchange and pay $1000.00 a month.  [24:58] If you want to look into retiring early, track three months of spending and see where your money is going. Then get very clear about what you want to spend. Set up automated saving and investing.  [29:43] When you are watching your savings grow, it's a lot easier to avoid that impulse buy.  [30:43] If you know you're going to retire, think about what you want to do in advance and where you get your identity and community.  [33:28] She’s found ways to do public speaking without having to have a job.  [33:51] Tanja has learned that podcasting takes more time than anyone thinks. She also found that writing her book was more enjoyable than she thought it would be.  [35:35] She's a Top Gun fan!   Links and Resources Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way Our Next Life ADVENTURES in Early Retirement The Fairer Cents Tanja Hester on Twitter Tanja Hester on Facebook Tanja Hester on Instagram

People of color aren’t well-represented in the outdoor space, and businesses are losing out as a result. Listen to Kara describe a business idea to help outdoor retailers reach untapped markets and build a community for people of color.

This is the 100th episode of The Personal Finance Show! My special guests today are Tanja Hester and Kara Perez, the hosts of my favourite podcast, The Fairer Cents, and James Mwombela, who is a CFP and Associate Planner at Grid 202 Partners. Episode 100 isn't about someone's personal finance story. It's about an important personal finance topic. Today's topic is financial privilege.   My goal with this episode was to encourage you to think about privilege and how it affects your life and your finances. Most people understand obvious financial privilege.   If you come from a wealthy family, you have an easier time than someone who doesn't come from money.   Having to work as a teenager to pay bills is very different than choosing to work as a teenager to buy the things your parents won't buy you.   Graduating with student loans puts you in a very different financial starting position from someone who's parents saved up and paid for their schooling.   Working to save for retirement is very different from working to pay your bills and make the minimum payments on your credit cards. But as we discussed in the episode, there are also less obvious layers of privilege, like your gender, the colour of your skin, or whether you are an immigrant, which may affect your ability to make money.   Like Darryl Brown from episode 93 of the show who didn't think that anyone would want him to be their financial advisor because he's black.   Or Nico Barawid from episode 67 who's parents were both doctors, but were discriminated against financially because they had immigrated from the Phillipines.   There is still a lot of work to be done to increase Indigenous people's access to culturally relevant financial education resources, as Bettina Schneider and I discussed in episode 95.  Women are 80% more likely to live in poverty in retirement than men, as Saijal Patel mentioned in episode 77.  This is not surprising if you consider that women only gained the right to open a bank account in the 1960s. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act was only enacted in 1974, which made it unlawful for a creditor to discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, or age.   Think about that for a second -  45 years ago, it was so normal to financially discriminate against anyone who wasn't a white male, that they actually had to make a law to tell financial institutions to stop being racist and sexist. On the other hand, white men have been able to open bank accounts and get credit since banks were invented hundreds of years ago.  And it's not like everyone stopped being racist and sexist on the day the law came out. As we discussed in the episode, this discrimination still exists, though it's not as explicit as it once was. I've never met anyone who doesn't think this is a problem.  There isn't anyone I know who would explicitly say that they don't believe everyone should have equal opportunity to make money and build wealth. So let's do something about it. Let's talk about it on podcasts like this.   If you have the opportunity to use your privilege for good, to help someone who might have less advantages than you, do that. Remember that privilege is just perception.  There's no logical reason why gender or race or all of the other differences we mentioned should impact your ability to make money.  It's all in our heads and to stop it we need to change our thinking and our actions. So that's my 100th episode.  I'll be back soon with new episodes so if you haven't subscribed to the podcast, please do that now, so you know when the new episodes are up.  If you liked this episode, check out the other 99 episodes and please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. And if you have any questions or just want to say hello, you can always email me at beau@beauhumphreys.com. Click here to become a patron of The Personal Finance Show via Patreon

Beth MacMillan wants you to prioritize travel. In 2011, Beth and her husband, Mark, decided to use their saved up money and take a 6 month honeymoon around the world. You don't have to save $20,000 and buy round-the-world tickets like Beth did, but if you're interested in travel at all, you can pick up a lot of tips by listening to Beth's story. To be able to travel, you need 2 things, time and money. Maybe you have the time, but not the money, so you feel like you can't afford to go anywhere. Maybe you have the money, but not the time, so you can just fly somewhere for a weekend or a week and it doesn't seem worth the effort. There will always be barriers to travel, and if you have disposable income, there are a million things you can spend your money on instead of travelling. However, if you have the desire to travel, there are ways to make it a priority in your life. Every time you have extra money, you make a choice to use that money for something that is important to you. It doesn't have to be a lot of money, as Beth and I discuss in the episode. For Beth, travel was always top of the list. Maybe you're the same. Maybe you don't even realize it yet because you haven't been anywhere. Personally I believe every dollar spent on travelling is totally worth it. The “return on investment” of travel isn't dollars but it's a higher quality of life. But that's just me. And Beth, of course. P.S. If you want to ask Beth any questions about travel or concussions, you can email her here. NEXT EPISODE 100 - Financial Privilege with Tanja Hester, Kara Perez, and James Mwombela Click here to book a FREE 15-minute personal finance consultation with Beau Humphreys, Personal Finance Coach Click here to become a patron of The Personal Finance Show via Patreon To register for my next available personal finance webinar click here.

Kara Perez of Bravely go and The Fairer Cents podcast shares how she tackled more than $25,000 in student debt making between $9 and $12 an hour. Plus her go-to home recipes for making foods you normally buy in the store including bread, pickles and tomato sauce. For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.bobbirebell.com/podcast/karaperez Have you tried Blinkist? Read or listen to entire books in about 15 minutes - kind of like this podcast - with the Blinkist App. Try it for free and support this show by going to http://bobbirebell.com/blinkist

Our guest today discovered her love of money, courtesy of her quarter-life crisis. Kara Perez is the founder of Bravely, which she started in 2017. At that time, she was in the midst of what she calls a quarter-life crisis. She was broke, saddled with student loan debt, she had no career direction. She realized that what was holding her back was her lack of financial knowledge. She buckled down and paid over $25,000 worth of debt on a $30,000 salary. Today, her online site Bravely shares hopeful financial steps. Kara also speaks across the country about personal finance. Kara and I discuss some of the steps that women and men and society need to take in order to achieve things like gender wage equality, financial literacy for all and how she herself managed to work her way to financial freedom. Learn more about Kara Perez by visiting BravelyGo. Listen to her podcast and follow her on Instagram @ByKaraP.

Kara Perez is the owner of Bravely, a financial education company that hosts pop-up events around the U.S. and provides one-on-one money coaching. Kara and I chat about how to get out of situations where you feel stuck and underwater by making some big changes and even finding alternative streams of income to supercharge your progress. She shares her tips on side-hustling and how to establish your side business or full-time business for the first time. Show Notes: https://www.wanderwealthypodcast.com/podcast/episode91 Investment Bootcamp: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/invest Get on The Invested Program Waitlist: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/invested Join The Wealthy Wanderers: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/FB Apply for Financial Coaching: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/apply Check out The Money Program: https://www.wanderwealthy.com/TMP Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and leave a review on iTunes. (It helps a lot!) Tess Wicks is a financial coach for high-performance women in their 20s and 30s through 1-on-1 money coaching or through her online programs in order to help them make savvy financial decisions to achieve their personal, professional, and money goals.

Broke, underemployed and saddled with student loan debt, Kara discovered her love of finances courtesy of her quarter-life crisis. She paid off more than $25,000 in loans on a salary of less than $30,000, the final $18,000 in just ten months. After becoming debt free, Kara founded Bravely Go, LLC to help other women take control of their financial lives. Gives the tools they need to get the pay they deserve, organize their money and control their finances. Ultimately to bridge the gap between dreams and realities. . [[ Connect with Kara Perez ]] https://www.bravelygo.co https://instagram.com/webravelygo https://twitter.com/bravelygo . [[ Audio Podcast available on iTunes, Spotify and other major podcast platforms ]] https://anchor.fm/dreampreneurschat . [[ DREAMPRENEURS CHAT TV ]] https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrjHBYVP7LrR-gWonf_RwjKGYZoTbUQgA . [[ WEBSITE ]] http://dreampreneurschat.com . [[ LET'S CONNECT ]] http://facebook.com/dreampreneurschat http://instagram.com/dreampreneurschat --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreampreneurschat/support

Hi there folks! Creatives Meet Business is an event and podcast series based out of Austin, Texas for artists and creatives to learn the ropes of entrepreneurship. This episode features Kara Perez, Founder of bravely, who joined us in February during our roundtable event on Goal Planning. This episode includes SO much about financial goal planning. From the "why" behind the goal to some tactical how-to info, this episode is chock-full of financial goal setting know-how. Without further ado, let's hop in and hear what Kara has to say! Notes: 0:00 to 1:41 - Ashland Opening Remarks and Intro of Kara Perez 1:46 to 2:07 - Introduction of Self and Topic 2:08 to 3:25 - Setting a Financial Why Connect with a financial why Personal story about setting a financial why 3:26 to 5:00 - Set a SMART Goal S = Specific M = Measurable A = Achieveable  R = Realistic T =  Timebound Example =  I want to pay off $10,000 in student loan debt by the end of 2018 5:02 to 10:59 - Organize Money Check your accounts Very easy in the digital age to be separate from our money and our cash First thing to get organized = budgeting Budgeting apps available, spreadsheets, downloadables  Categorize by need and want Understand your spending patterns Review expenses and highlight the things that move you toward your goal Separate accounts for separate goals Kara has 6 savings accounts Be mindful about interest rates 11:00 to 17:34 - Having Conversations about Money with Loved Ones Having money conversations with those you share your time with is critical.  Be sure to share your financial why Be specific about the changes you want to make Sharing about your goal helps keep you accountable toward achieving it Use "I Statements" Visual and consistent reminders to keep self on track Vision board / picture on wall Goals on phone screen Setting reminders or alerts on Google Calendar  Can be a sweet reminder to self like #debtpayoff Sign up for daily alerts with your bank Money fluctuates, be compassionate with yourself when looking at your money 17:39 to 21:59 - Ashland Closing Remarks Like this podcast? Great! A rating and review is so helpful! Stay in touch, email us (ashland@cmbatx.com) or connect with us on social (@createmeetbiz on Instagram and Twitter // Creatives Meet Business on Facebook).  Big thanks to Jamal Knox (audio engineer) and Chris James (composer)! If you like what you hear, share the podcast with your friends, and rate and review. To stay in the loop - follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or subscribe to the newsletter. More Goal Planning to come, so stay tuned! Thanks! Ashland, Creatives Meet Business  

The Scars of the Great Recession Many of those that graduated into the Great Recession of 2008 have been forever scarred, financially speaking.  Many of us experienced the pain of that era, but in case you avoided it, take a moment to consider what it must have felt like.  Think about the fear, anxiety and uneasiness that would come from facing a mountain of debt in one direction, and a jobless desert in the other. Who Is Kara Perez? The first time I saw Kara Perez in action, she was supporting another person in figuring out a financial question in a Facebook group.   At the time I didn’t realize that she was the co-host of the Fairer Cents Podcast - a series based podcast that focuses on the sociological and economic aspects of money and how women on average are affected by these external systems. As I learned more about her, I realized that  Kara Perez is also founder of the financial education company Bravely. Through Bravely, Kara has created a community that gives self-identified women the financial tools needed to bridge the gaps between their dreams and their realities. So, a single woman without children - how does this tie into our mission as a Financial Independence Podcast for Families? Wendy and I thought a lot about this, and these are the reasons we were so interested in exploring Kara’s views on the show. Kara Perez brings the Millennial perspective on money  - one that neither Wendy nor I can give.  Alright, yes, technically I am a Millennial. However, Kara is able to share a Millennial experience that I did not experience. Her fascinating money story includes graduating directly into the thick of the recession, being unable to find work for months, taking to side hustling, and eventually stepping out of a place of self pity and into a place of self affirmation. Her story is unmistakably inspiring. Kara has studied the dismal statistics that highlight the gap between gender and money.  House of FI Family, it’s so important to know the potential obstacles in your path before you are faced with them.  By knowing what others are facing in terms of gender inequality, you have the opportunity to avoid the same pitfalls.  We hope these concepts help you to prepare yourselves, or your daughters, wives and loved ones for potential obstacles. Kara has created tools to master money - something Wendy and I hope to do someday.  These tools can be helpful to some of you as you try to figure your financial situation out. By creating the tools Kara offers support to her followers as they navigate this money journey.   “We’re all for cheering each other on, but we want to go deeper and look behind those happy epithets at what really makes money such a complicated subject, especially for women.” -Bravely Kara’s Money Story: A Millennial Perspective Kara (1 of 3 kids) revealed through her money story that she grew up a New England native.  Kara spent all of her younger years in a single parent household, supported by food stamps. When she finished college she was unemployable, given it was the start of the Great Recession.  Armed with an English degree, a desire to work and a ton of student loan debt, Kara tried her hardest to find a position.    Nothing salaried panned out, and Kara's resolve was tested as she often panicked under the weight of the stress, and the negative cycle of her scarcity mindset.  After reaching rock bottom, she realized she needed to create positive momentum in order to escape her negative money script.   So she got to work. She paid off $25,302 in student loan debt while never making more than $32,000 per year and only using gig economy jobs!  No full time salaried positions.  She HUSTLED! What is BravelyGo.Co? Men Lie, Women Lie, Numbers Don't -Jay Z Bravely is a financial literacy pop up event company.  Bravely focuses on everything financial, with pop ups about debt repayment, buying homes, and everything in between.  According the the numbers women have lower income levels and retirement savings rates. Knowing this, we can adjust our paths, and begin a different relationship with money.   Bravely looks at our privilege, our privileges, our obstacles, and wage ceilings. It also aims to educate learners to move past these social constructs. The company is as powerful as it's owner.  It places an emphasis on creating agency within the individual while preparing them for potential financial pitfalls. Links in this episode: Bravely Financial Company Fairer Cents Podcast   Kara on the final questions: Always save something - his grandfather taught her this as a young girl and she always followed his advice Currently, Kara is reading "Spinning Silver", Shout out to Uncle Jack! The best way to contact Kara is through Instagram @webravelygo!  Also, you can find her through her website, bravelygo.co or email her at info@bravelygo.co.

We are joined this episode by the CEO of Bravely, Kara Perez. We learn about Kara's background including how she paid off $25,000 in debt in 3.5 years while never making more than $32,000 a year. We also explore how Bravely came to be and the motivation behind it and the importance of bringing diversity to the financial world especially in today's society and culture. Most importantly, Kara reminded us to look outside our own experience as not everyone can relate to your story.   You can find the shownotes for this episode at hisandherfi.com/14

We all know that money is a common (and sometimes large) barrier to travel. That's why we decided to talk to women about their experiences managing money to create their on-the-road lifestyles. After all, hearing their stories helps us feel more empowered about making financial choices in our own lives.In part 1 of this 2-part series, we hear from Kara Perez: founder of a financial literacy company called Bravely, and big time road trip enthusiast. Before she founded Bravely, Kara found herself in a tight financial spot-- debt and jobs that had her living paycheck to paycheck, no travel on the horizon-- and it inspired her to make some changes that have completely transformed the way she sees both money and travel.Tune in to hear Kara's practical tips, insightful experiences, and just the right amount of encouragement to take a closer look at your finances so you can travel on your own terms.About Kara:Kara Perez is a freelance writer and the founder of Bravely, a pop up financial literacy event company. She is passionate about helping women become financially confident, travel, and peanut butter. Find her in Austin, TX or somewhere on the road.In this episode, you'll hear:Why Kara believes that road tripping is super budget-friendlyHow Kara tight her financial spot into a business that empowers womenTips for budgeting for road trips of any lengthHow to smartly calculate how much you'll need for gas on your tripWhy you should be proud for saving smaller amounts of moneyHow to decide where and how to pull back on your extra expensesWhy social media downplays how important financial planning is fortravelTips for new and soon-to-be small business owners and freelancersWhy you should keep your personal and business finances separateCommon mistakes small business owners make, and how to avoid themKara shares how she travels on the road in an affordable wayResources mentioned in this episode:Follow Kara on Instagram - @webravelygoLearn more about managing your own finances with Kara's company,BravelyStill want to know more about saving up for a big life change? We wrote a resource just for you.Connect to the community online:A special On the Road, Our Way Facebook group for podcast listeners!Podcast Sponsors, Giveaways, and Discounts!Check out Sawyer, and enter to win a Sawyer Gift Pack onShe-Explores.com!Visit Benchmark Maps and use code WOMENONTHEROAD for 20% off yourpurchaseShop Kuju Coffee online and get 20% off your order with codeWOMENONTHEROADGet 10% off your Ridge wallet (plus free worldwide shipping!) by using code EXPLOREEnjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It.Music is by Golden Dunes, Jason Shaw, and Josh Woodward.A production of Ravel Media

We all know that money is a common (and sometimes large) barrier to travel. That’s why we decided to talk to women about their experiences managing money to create their on-the-road lifestyles. After all, hearing their stories helps us feel more empowered about making financial choices in our own lives. In part 1 of this 2-part series, we hear from Kara Perez: founder of a financial literacy company called Bravely, and big time road trip enthusiast. Before she founded Bravely, Kara found herself in a tight financial spot-- debt and jobs that had her living paycheck to paycheck, no travel on the horizon-- and it inspired her to make some changes that have completely transformed the way she sees both money and travel. Tune in to hear Kara’s practical tips, insightful experiences, and just the right amount of encouragement to take a closer look at your finances so you can travel on your own terms. About Kara: Kara Perez is a freelance writer and the founder of Bravely, a pop up financial literacy event company. She is passionate about helping women become financially confident, travel, and peanut butter. Find her in Austin, TX or somewhere on the road. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Kara believes that road tripping is super budget-friendly How Kara tight her financial spot into a business that empowers women Tips for budgeting for road trips of any length How to smartly calculate how much you’ll need for gas on your trip Why you should be proud for saving smaller amounts of money How to decide where and how to pull back on your extra expenses Why social media downplays how important financial planning is for travel Tips for new and soon-to-be small business owners and freelancers Why you should keep your personal and business finances separate Common mistakes small business owners make, and how to avoid them Kara shares how she travels on the road in an affordable way Resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Kara on Instagram - @webravelygo Learn more about managing your own finances with Kara’s company, Bravely Still want to know more about saving up for a big life change? We wrote a resource just for you. Connect to the Women On The Road community online: Instagram - @womenontheroad Facebook page for extra content and updates - Women On The Road Plus, a special Women On The Road Facebook group for podcast listeners! Episode Landing Page Podcast Sponsors, Giveaways, and Discounts! Check out Sawyer, and enter to win a Sawyer Gift Pack on She-Explores.com! Visit Benchmark Maps and use code WOMENONTHEROAD for 20% off your purchase Shop Kuju Coffee online and get 20% off your order with code WOMENONTHEROAD Get 10% off your Ridge wallet (plus free worldwide shipping!) by using code EXPLORE Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support! Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Hughes on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It. Music is by Golden Dunes, Jason Shaw, and Josh Woodward. WOTR podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

Bringing in as much income as possible in order to reach your financial goals is key but that doesn't mean you can't get ahead if you don't make a lot of money. Kara Perez, the creator of Bravely Go, is living proof that is living proof that as long as you're willing to put the work in, achieving your financial goals with a low income is completely possible. After taking on more than $25,000 in student loan debt, Kara, extremely unhappy with her situation, started to research ways to quickly pay off her debt. After becoming inspired by personal finance blogs such as Frugalwoods, Kara paid off $25,302 in loans on a salary of less than $30,000, the final $18,000 in just ten months. After becoming debt free in June 2015, Kara created Bravely to help other women take control of their financial lives. In this episode we discuss: How a simple Google search inspired her to pay off $18,000 in student loan debt in 10 months How paying off her debt deepened her relationship with others How her personal finance blog, Bravely Go, came to fruition Why women have become her target audience Kara’s 10 financial commandments for women The significance of value-based spending and spending on the things that you love Kara’s next financial and life goals At the end of the podcast, I also talk about the waitlist to the soft launch of my monthly membership program. Get monthly tips, tools, and classes to help you launch to Financial Freedom. Click here to sign up and be the first to be notified when the doors open in Summer/Fall 2018. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Kara's 10 Financial Commandments All Women Should Live By My interview with Mrs. Frugalwoods of the Frugalwoods Financial Independence blog Jon Morrow's Interview about Making Significant Changes Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12  Watch my latest segments on News12 My One on One Money Coaching Services – Get my personalized 1on1 money coaching expertise to help you reach your financial goals YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 2 month trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Kara: BravelyGo.co Instagram Twitter Connect with me: Journey To Launch Instagram Journey To Launch Twitter Journey To Launch Facebook Page Join the private Facebook Group  

A Story NOT Being Told About Financial Literacy In the past year and a half, Kara Perez founded her own company [Bravely] and has been featured in magazines like Glamour, Forbes and Austin Woman. She’s established herself as a paid contributor to numerous websites in the ‘financial blogosphere’ and recently started her own podcast, The Fairer Cents, where she and her co-host Tanja, untack sticky financial conversations. And to truly comprehend how impressive all of that is, you first have to understand that just three short years ago, on the regular, Perez confesses to having spent an unhealthy amount of time openly sobbing in her car. In her own words: “I like to refer to summer 2014 as ‘crying-in-cars-2014,’ because I did, indeed, spend June through August of that year crying almost every time I got into my car. Once I was tucked into my little sedan, all my anxiety and stress bubbled to the surface. I was making $900 a month, carrying $18,000 in debt, and had no idea how to break the cycle. I felt trapped by my low income, and was scared witless that this would be the rest of my life.” You see, like many, Kara graduated college in the middle of the recession, with limited job prospects and mounds of student loan debt. “Back in 2011, no one was hiring and certainly no one wanted me, with my English degree,” she explained in our interview. “So I picked up a job catering and another gig as a part time receptionist, making $9 per hour … At this point I’m three years out of college and I’m freaked out … I’m doing everything I can to kind of exist. But I’m not thriving and I’m not growing.” So, what transpired next would likely baffle even the boldest of optimists. Somewhere deep inside, Perez found the courage to change her story. When the pain of a future of financial mediocrity became too much to bear, she cinched up her big girl pants, put her head down and went to work. Literally.  By the time she came up for air, she’d eliminated a 10-year debt in just 10 months. And get this … In 2015 alone, Kara managed to sock away $23,000 on an income of 32 grand. Let that sink in for a moment. Kara’s story highlights the freedom that can only come by way of tapping into the twin super-powers of discipline and grit. Today, as the leader of the Bravely community, her’s is a fresh voice in a somewhat stale world of personal finance conversations. Her’s is a mission to help her generation and the next establish a healthier relationship to money. In this episode of Voices of Impact, Kara and I discuss the importance of having healthy conversations of money. We identify the lessons that are not being taught at home about financial literacy. And we talk about how her company, Bravely, provides a supportive environment for women to tackle their biggest financial challenges. Interview Post & Transcript: http://www.voicesofimpact.com/kara-perez

More women are graduating from college, becoming the primary breadwinners in their home and reaching new levels of career success than ever before.  In fact, according to BMO Financial Group (Women of Wealth. Ettinger, H. and O’Connor, E. Family Wealth Advisors Council, 2012. http://familywealthadvisorscouncil.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/FWAC_ WomenOfWealth_12pp.pdf) “women are now the primary breadwinners in over 40% of U.S. households. This represents an almost four-fold increase from 196012. Women also own 30% of all private businesses in the United States, employing over 7.8 million Americans13, and control 51% ($14 trillion) of U.S. personal wealth. The wealth that women control is expected to grow to $22 trillion by 2020”. So why is all this important in my own financial freedom story? Kara Perez founded Bravely this January to start a community of self-identified women using the financial tools to bridge the gap between their dreams and their realities.  Kara discovered her love of finances courtesy of her quarter-life crisis. Broke, underemployed and saddled with student loan debt, she realized that her lack of financial education was crippling her adulthood. http://www.bravelygo.co/

Who are the ladies behind The Fairer Cents? Why are they making this podcast? Are women welcome in money conversations? All that and more in the inaugural episode of The Fairer Cents! Let's dig into the stories of rad women whose stories aren't told elsewhere, getting real about money while taking down the patriarchy. Join Tanja Hester and Kara Perez for this new personal finance podcast all about each of our own unique money journeys.  Season 1 of The Fairer Cents is sponsored by FreshBooks, the cloud accounting software that's changing the world for freelancers and small business owners everywhere. Go to www.freshbooks.com/tfc and enter "the fairer cents" in the how did you hear about us section to get your free one-month trail of FreshBooks. Who are the ladies behind the Fairer Cents? Why are they making this podcast? Are women welcome in money conversations? All that answered in this inaugural episode of The Fairer Cents! Who are the ladies behind the Fairer Cents? Why are they making this podcast? Are women welcome in money conversations? All that answered in this inaugural episode of The Fairer Cents! Who are the ladies behind the Fairer Cents? Why are they making this podcast? Are women welcome in money conversations? All that answered in this inaugural episode of The Fairer Cents! Who are the ladies behind the Fairer Cents? Why are they making this podcast? Are women welcome in money conversations? All that answered in this inaugural episode of The Fairer Cents!

Introducing The Fairer Cents, a podcast hosted by Tanja Hester of Our Next Life and Kara Perez of Bravely, that's all about the deeper stuff that impacts women, our money and our fight to get equal. This isn't a typical personal finance podcast -- we're not here only to cheer each other on with shallow epithets like "You go, girl!" and leave it at that, or to teach you how to save money at the grocery store. Instead, we want to understand together what we're truly up against, and hear from women whose stories don't often get told. If you're game to get real about money while taking down the patriarchy, then this is the podcast for you. Subscribe now! 

Today we've donned the tuxedos (well, actually the tee-shirts that make it look like we're wearing a tuxedo), because we have the honor of announcing the finalists for the Plutus Awards! At the top of the show we're joined by Mr. Plutus Awards himself, Harlan Landes, and also his partner at Adulting.tv, Miranda Marquit. They'll run down the full slate of winners, from Best Investing Blog to Best New Podcast, to the big one...Blog Of The Year. But what awards reveal is complete without a little gossip - uhh, discussion - about the finalists? We've invited three friends to talk about their favorites. Kara Perez from BravelyGo.co, Eric Rosenberg of Personal Profitability podcast and blog fame, and Robert Farrington from The College Investor blog join in the fun. We'll pick through about half of the categories and share some of our favorites. If you're interested at all in personal finance media, today is a great show for you to learn about new blogs, video and podcasts for your reading, viewing, and listening pleasure.  

AIRHORN NOISE! Bravely Go's Kara Perez joins Gabe on the podcast to talk about the loud and ubiquitous TV stock market guru Jim Cramer, he of sound effects and funny hats. What's his tragic backstory? What's his actual money philosophy when you take away the bells and whistles? What have been his biggest money pop culture moments? Was this book actually sort of... okay?? (Maybe?) Also, come for the rollercoaster of amorality, stay for the kidnapping saga!This has been a Noted Bisexual and Diamond MPrint ProductionsProduced by Melisa D. MontsEdited by Diane KangPost-Production Sound by Coco LlorensAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy