Podcast & Interview Series
In-depth conversations with finance professionals — building toward 50+ episodes
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The Psychology of Money: Why Smart People Make Bad Financial Decisions
with Dr. Sarah Chen
Behavioral Finance Professor, Stanford GSB
We dive deep into the cognitive biases that affect our financial decisions — loss aversion, overconfidence, and the illusion of control. Dr. Chen shares frameworks for making more rational investment choices.
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From $5K to $500K: A Millennial's Journey to Financial Independence
Marcus Williams · FIRE Blogger & Financial Independence Coach
Marcus shares his seven-year journey from student debt to financial independence at 34. We cover index investing, real estate, and the mental shift required to achieve FIRE.
Feb 18, 2026
AI's Impact on Finance: What Every Investor Needs to Know in 2025
James Rodriguez · CTO, FinTech Ventures; Former Goldman Sachs Quant
James breaks down how AI is transforming trading, risk management, and personal finance. He shares which AI-driven investment tools actually work versus marketing hype.
Feb 11, 2026
Breaking Down the Federal Reserve: How Monetary Policy Affects Your Portfolio
Dr. Emily Foster · Former Fed Economist; Chief Economist, Citi
Former Fed insider Dr. Foster demystifies central banking. We explore how interest rate decisions ripple through stocks, bonds, and real estate — and what to watch for in 2025.
Feb 4, 2026
Venture Capital Unveiled: How VCs Think About Risk and Return
Alex Park · General Partner, Sequoia Capital
Alex walks us through how venture capitalists evaluate startups, structure deals, and think about portfolio construction. Essential listening for anyone interested in private markets.
Jan 28, 2026
Options Trading Fundamentals: Risk Management for Individual Investors
Priya Sharma · Options Strategist, Cboe Global Markets
Priya demystifies options trading for retail investors — covered calls, protective puts, and how to use derivatives for portfolio protection rather than speculation.
Jan 21, 2026
Real Estate vs. Stocks: The Great Wealth Building Debate
Carlos Mendez · Real Estate Investor & Portfolio Manager
Carlos has built wealth through both paths. He shares honest data on returns, risk, liquidity, and the overlooked factors most people don't consider when choosing an investment strategy.
Jan 14, 2026
Cryptocurrency in a Diversified Portfolio: Finding the Right Allocation
Rachel Kim · Digital Asset Strategist, Fidelity Digital Assets
Rachel provides a balanced, evidence-based view of crypto's role in a traditional portfolio. We discuss Bitcoin, Ethereum, and how institutional adoption is reshaping digital asset investing.
Jan 7, 2026
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