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#011: In Part 2 of Race in America, I take an incredibly emotional walk through reconciling my own Black Identity while making it clear how subsuming living as the other in a White world is for all those that don't comply or fit in. I also tear up my lifelong respect and admiration for what I thought were America's heroes - the police. This one is a bit emotional, but I hope it serves as another call to action, call to arms, and a reminder that this isn't something you're going to be able to walk away from when the weekend gets here or even by winning one election. This fight is a marathon. Do something and keep doing it. [Recorded 6/05/2020]

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#010: I thought I would be celebrating my 10th episode with a different topic but it only seems appropriate to pivot for a moment. Don't worry, we'll be back to normal programming soon, but to some extent, this is on brand too. This podcast is focused on finance, freelance, and personal wellness. I would argue that personal wellness is at stake for so many people right now, that it would be disservice to not step up in a time like this and add voice and support to the pain and the efforts for change. I am a member of a disadvantaged and disenfranchised community, and I believe this to be my responsibility for the greater good. I hope you'll stick with me/us and keep listening. This is a reading of an essay I wrote about a week ago on Medium called "Black & White: The Inequality of Risk-Taking Through the Eyes of a Pandemic." It is not a verbatim read so if you already read it, you may want to still tune in.  Stay safe out there. [Recorded 6/03/2020]

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#009: This episode of Freelance Kills is your pep talk. As some cities and states start reopening, we're coming closer to the reality of trying to get back to a new "normal." I don't have a crystal ball or even an educated guess on what life and work will look, but I do know it's not going to be a forever stuck in the house situation. Everyone's experience with work, money, and relationships has been different during this time. The big question still remains, regardless of what a post-COVID or post-lockdown world looks like, will you be ready?  [Recorded 5/19/2020]

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#008: Freelance Kills is excited to welcome its first guest.  Sean Hotchkiss is a writer and life coach living in Los Angeles. His articles and essays on mental health and modern masculinity have appeared in GQ, Esquire, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. Recording from his home on the west coast, Sean joins the show to talk about his journey with money. We talked about everything from childhood and tragic loss, to spending an inheritance and learning to rebuild from scratch. [Recorded 4/30/2020]

Listener Note: Apologies for any audio quality issues. Like you, I'm getting used to the whole Zoom routine and eventually I'll get it tightened up.

Get to know more about this episode's guest - Sean Hotchkiss. (https://www.seanhotchkiss.com/)

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#PSA-1: This is a timely episode in that the numerical measurements that lead to this announcement will be old by tomorrow May 18, 2020. This episode is about an opportunity to lower overall risk in your investment portfolio if you're having trouble sleeping at night. COVID-19 was probably an awakening for many people who either had purchased individual stocks or had a portfolio allocation skewed toward 90% equities or more. Today, I discuss why right now might be the moment you can realign your portfolio with your risk tolerance without falling into the crisis mentality of selling low to end the suffering. If you can, listen sooner than later. Who knows what the stock market will do in these coming weeks. [Recorded 5/17/2020]

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#007: Doing things a little different for this episode. I am trying different approaches to see what feels right for the show. This episode I convert something I wrote on Medium into a podcast. Don't worry, I'm not just reciting the piece. I finish it off with a little commentary on ego and preventing it from becoming an obstacle on your financial journey. This is about learning personal finance through failure and developing a thirst for knowledge. Also, stay tune because the next episode of Freelance Kills will feature a guest as we dive into his relationship with money both emotionally and practically. Note: There will be no show notes accompanying today's episode. [Recorded 4/28/2020]

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#006: Freelance Kills is kicking off a new mini-series and it's dedicated to financial literacy. I'm looking for opportunities to teach you about the financial vocabulary you hear everyday in the amount of time it takes you to ride to work, or fix a snack in the kitchen. Short and digestible episodes that slowly get you more comfortable with all the jargon that gets tossed around in the news, the interwebs or other podcasts. I was always told that if you can't teach it, then you probably don't really understand it. We can't know everything but your financial life is central to your trajectory as a successful human being. It's time to start understanding and this series is here to help. Any time you see the word "Snackable" in the title, you've found a financial literacy mini episode. I'm aiming to keep the content between 10-15 minutes. [Recorded 4/07/2020]

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#005: I recently crowdsourced friends and peers about what some upcoming episodes of Freelance Kills should be about. It seems the most pressing issue is getting some clarity around the recent CARE Act that was signed into law. I break down what you need to  know about your eligibility and expectations around getting Unemployment Insurance benefits, as well as the "Stimulus" payment. I put stimulus in quote for a reason. This is was meant to be a shorter bonus episode because it's dedicated to one quick topic but I quickly figured out there's nothing quick about wrapping your head around a government program, let alone two of them! [Recorded 4/01/2020]

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#004: Not every episode is about finance, and this is the first episode to switch it up a little. Our views and behaviors around our on finances are tied to all the things we are processing on the inside. I take a moment to reflect on my relationship with New York City as I try to connect how the various twists and turns of life caused me to look deeper inside. Eventually, the self-reflection and consideration of my emotional being allowed me to better understand myself and my relationship with many other things outside of just my relationship to the Big Apple. I'd like you to walk with me on that journey and hopefully it'll spark some things within for you. May this be the catalyst to all of us wishing to look deeper and finding a healthier balance on all fronts.  This episode is your quintessential fireside chat; and it's from me, your host, to you, my new friend. [Recorded 3/26/2020]

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#003: Freelance Kills goes Instagram LIVE for the first time. I kick off the episode with a short case study from career coaching I did earlier in the day. I'll share key takeaways and the kick in butt I gave my friend during our talk. The majority of the show are your questions answered live and on the spot during the Freelance Kills AMA session on March 25, 2020. We discussed everything from understanding your value as it relates to pricing a service to questions about maxing out your IRA accounts at the end of the year. This one has something for everyone! 

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