Cents and the City

In our season finale, Jojo considers leaving New York City for a new exciting opportunity in Texas. Jojo’s Mum comes to visit to see Jojo’s apartment for the first time. Jojo and Lola’s friendship is put to the test.

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guest: 

Tori Dunlap the founder and CEO of Her First $100K, Podcast Host of The Financial Feminist Podcast, and author of Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love. You can join Tori online at herfirst100k.com. 

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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Jojo and Stephan meet up outside of work for the very first time. Jojo heads to Texas to be a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding and contemplates if New York City is where she truly wants to be. Jojo and Lola get into a heated argument.  

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guest: 

Mandi Woodruff-Santos the award-winning co-host of the Brown Ambition Podcast and founder of the MandiMoney Makers™️, a one-of-a-kind leadership & career coaching community for women of color. You can join Mandi online at mandimoney.com. 

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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Jojo talks with her manager about her future at the company. Meanwhile, Stephan shares some startling news of his own. In an effort to pay off her debt to Lola, Jojo takes some time to map out her accounts and expenses.

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guest: 

Michela Alloca, The Founder of Break Your Budget and author of Own Your Money: Practical Strategies to Budget Better, Earn More, and Reach Your 6-Figure Savings Goals. Michela is also the host of the Don’t Depend on Daddy Podcast. You can join Michela online at breakyourbudget.com/book. 

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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Jojo and Stephan head to a career conference that lights a fire in Jojo to speak up for herself at work. Stephan shares some valuable insights with Jojo about compensation.

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guests: 

Lauren McGoodwin aka Career Contessa, author of Power Moves: How Women Can Pivot, Reboot, and Build a Career of Purpose. She is also the host of the Career Contessa Podcast. You can connect with Lauren at careercontessa.com

Additionally, Sam DeMase, Internationally Recognized Career Coach and author of Power Mood: Unlock Your Confidence, Transform Your Life & Command Your Value. You can join Sam online at apowermood.com.

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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Riddled with guilt from her recent financial faux pas, Jojo joins Jay for a day of community service. Meanwhile, our broke bestie sets her eyes on new work opportunities and plans her financial future. 

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guests: 

Peter Adeney popularly known as Mr. Money Mustache, also the Founder & Writer of the Mr. Money Mustache blog. You can find Pete at mrmoneymustache.com

Plus, returning guest Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, Certified Financial Therapist, and author of The Financial Anxiety Solution Workbook. You can work with Lindsay online by visiting mindmoneybalance.com 

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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After a humbling conversation with her Mother, Jojo gets curious about how money connects to the foundations of her life. To understand herself better, Jojo seeks a financial therapist to find out how she can improve her actions and behaviors.

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guests: 

Berna Anat, Financial Hype Woman and Author of Money Out Loud: All The Financial Stuff No One Talks About. You can join Berna online at heyberna.com

Additionally, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, LMSW, Certified Financial Therapist, and author of The Financial Anxiety Solution Workbook. Lindsay is also the host of The Mind Money Balance Podcast. You can work with Lindsay online by visiting mindmoneybalance.com

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious. In this episode you’ll hear a recreation of what a financial therapy session might look like, please note that this is not therapy as it's fictitious and not confidential.

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Jojo gets a crash course in health insurance when a medical emergency forces her to cancel her trip with Lola and Jay. Jojo contemplates how her lack of financial discipline is hurting others. 

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guests: 

Lea Landaverde aka The Latina Wealth Activist and host of the Mi Riqueza Podcast. You can join Lea online at lealandaverde.com

Additionally, NiaChloe Bowman aka The Shmoney Coach and Author of the Young, Gifted and Black with $hmoney Ebook. You can find NiaChloe on Instagram @theshmoneycoach. 

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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A recent date goes sour after Jojo is asked to split the bill. Sure, Jojo anticipated that dating in the city would require a lot of work emotionally, but she wasn’t expecting it to take such a toll on her monthly food & beverage budget. 

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guests: 

Pattie Ehsaei, aka the "Duchess of Decorum," and host of the No Romance Without Finance Podcast. You can connect with Pattie at pattieehsaei.com 

Plus, returning guest Erin Lowry, aka The Broke Millennial. You can subscribe to Erin’s newsletter at brokemillennial.substack.com

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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Jojo's life in NYC is everything she imagined; Dinners, Dates and Dance parties but an overdraft fee brings Jojo back to reality and frugality.

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guests: 

Leo Aquino, an award-winning journalist covering anti-capitalist personal finance. You can connect with Leo @queerandtranswealth on Instagram.

Plus Erin Lowry, the author of the BROKE MILLENNIAL WORKBOOK: Take Control and Get Your Financial Life Together. You can subscribe to Erin’s newsletter at brokemillennial.substack.com

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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Jojo’s been in NYC for 2 weeks, crashing at her friend’s place and working her new full-time job. Unexpectedly she finds out her apartment sublet is turning into an apartment search. Now Jojo must tackle the task of finding an apartment in 7 days.

Our Financial Experts joined us this episode to discuss:

This week’s Star Expert Guests:  

Yanely Espinal, the author of Mind Your Money: Insightful Stories and Strategies to Help You Reach Your #MoneyGoals - You can learn more about Yanely’s work at mindyourmoneybook.com

Plus Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN's Economy Explainer Reporter. Follow Elisabeth on Twitter at @BuchElisabeth. 

Lots of love to our incredible team of voice actors. The role of Lola is played by Ashley J. Hobbs, a 2x NAACP Image Award-winning producer and writer. The role of Jay is played by Kadeem Ali Harris known for Amazon Prime’s ‘Harlem’ and the Showtime series ‘City on a Hill’. You can join Ashley online at ashleyjh.com and connect with Kadeem on Instagram at @kadeemaliharris

Disclaimer: Please be advised that although this show features real experts, the story, characters, and incidents portrayed in this program are fictitious.

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