Where Did You Come From?

Lean into Fear & Accidental Entrepreneurship

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Empower Pods
October 08, 2023

Level up your week with these podcast recs featuring influential women in business and tech.

FINANCE

60 minutes

What does money mean to you? It’s more emotional than you might realize, tapping into your deep-seated values and fears.

Dive into an engaging chat with Farnoosh Torabi as she and Elise Loehnen unpack the psyche of your financial decisions. In discussing Farnoosh’s latest book, “A Healthy State of Panic,” they explore:

  • The surprising ways fear drives your money moves

  • Recognizing and appreciating non-monetary wealth in health, relationships, ambition, and how you spend your time

  • The often overlooked reasons you chase financial security

It’s more than just a chat about money. It’s a deep dive into understanding ourselves better. Learn how to lean into fear, transforming it into a powerful tool for a more financially resilient and fulfilling life.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

67 minutes

Have you sent your spit to 23andMe? Are you surprised by what you found, or did it flag an unexpected health issue?

Join Hala Taha as she decodes genetics with Anne Wojcicki, CEO and co-founder of 23andMe. Since 2006, Anne’s mission has been to make DNA insights not just a science thing but an accessible and transformative thing for you, the healthcare consumer. In this Young & Profiting episode, Anne discusses:

  • Being an advocate for your health with personalized solutions

  • Astonishing stories from early cancer detection to connecting with ancestral roots

  • The unifying thread of genetics in our shared humanity

Discover Anne’s fresh perspective on health, heritage, and the unmet needs of personalized care.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

50 minutes

Have you ever stumbled into success? Discover how a career change turned into an entrepreneurial venture.

Step into an enriching conversation on the Journey to Launch podcast with Giovanna “Gigi” Gonzaléz, the brain behind the First Gen Mentor and a standout Top 25 Creator as per Fast Company. In this episode, Gigi chats with Jamila Souffrant on:

  • Her transition from a decade-long corporate stint to empowering young adults with financial literacy

  • Game-changing financial tactics and decisions that can redefine your monetary journey

  • The foundations of goal-setting, dreaming big, and understanding your core “why”

Tune in for personal anecdotes, practical advice, and the motivation to reshape your financial trajectory.

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Farnoosh Torabi
🎙️ Host of So Money podcast
📗 Latest book A Healthy State of Panic
📚️ Her other books

Elise Loehnen
📘 New book On Our Best Behavior

Anne Wojcicki
🧬 Order 23andMe Health & Ancestry Kit 

Hala Taha
👩‍🎓 Discover her LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass

Gigi Gonzaléz
💰️ Website First Gen Mentor
📖 Upcoming book Cultura & Cash

Jamila Souffrant
📙 Journey to Financial Freedom
📱 Budgeting app YNAB

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