Podcast & Interview Series

In-depth conversations with finance professionals — building toward 50+ episodes

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Episodes Published

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Expert Guests

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Topics Covered

50+

Target Episodes

Season 1 · Ep. 12
Psychology

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.

52:14
Feb 25, 2026

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Ep. 11
Personal Finance

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.

FIRE index investing financial independence
48:32

Feb 18, 2026

Ep. 10
Technology

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.

AI fintech quantitative finance
61:45

Feb 11, 2026

Ep. 9
Macroeconomics

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.

Federal Reserve monetary policy macroeconomics
55:18

Feb 4, 2026

Ep. 8
Investing

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.

venture capital startup investing private equity
67:29

Jan 28, 2026

Ep. 7
Investing

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.

options derivatives risk management
43:52

Jan 21, 2026

Ep. 6
Personal Finance

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.

real estate stocks wealth building
58:03

Jan 14, 2026

Ep. 5
Crypto

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.

cryptocurrency Bitcoin portfolio allocation
50:41

Jan 7, 2026

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