Money You Should Ask

In this episode, Bob speaks to actress, writer, dancer, volleyball and pole dancing instructor, Claudia Choi. And no, she is not a doctor but she plays one on TV, actually often plays a doctor. It must be in her DNA. Some of Claudia's most recent television credits include Grand Hotel, Life in Pieces, This Is Us and The Big Bang Theory.

Claudia, a first-generation American, opens up about the invaluable life lessons she learned from her family growing up. In particular, it taught her the importance of making financially smart choices that would eventually help her shape a stable income in an unstable profession. Claudia, also a real estate mogul in the making, also talks about the benefits of investing in property.

What do you get when you cross a comedian with a squirrel? You get our next guest, formerly known as squirrel lady, Betsy Salkind. Betsy is a stand-up comedienne, Author, writer, and actress. After a short-lived career as a bank examiner for the Federal Reserve, Betsy discovered her true calling in comedy. Alongside writing for the popular sitcom Roseanne, she has written and performed three one-woman shows, authored an illustrated children's book called More Than Once Upon A Time and most recently featured in the Showtime special, Fierce Funny Women. Betsy is also is a paid regular at The World Famous Comedy Store. Betsy discusses how her skills in math helped her to develop a saving habit that enabled her to do a six-month trial run as a comic when she first started. Her healthy financial habits paid off, allowing her to stay in the game 30 years strong. One of her biggest lessons was learning to separate what she got paid as a comedian, to her true value as a person. Listen, learn and laugh with Bob and Betsy.

Debbie Vandermeulen, founder of Fusion Features, is an international industry executive, producer, and former radio show host. Debbie globe trots around the world assisting filmmakers turn their ideas into cinematic entertainment. Her achievements have earned her recognition in film festivals across the globe, in particular, Cannes, Sundance and Toronto. Debbie's passion for bringing stories to life is evident by her involvement in all areas of film production, including development, financing, post-production, marketing and distribution.

Tune in for a dose of inspiration. Debbie shares the value of investing in people. In her career she has learned kindness can go a long way and seemingly random connections can turn into life long industry relationships quite easily. As she advises first time filmmakers about finance, development and marketing of projects, she also explains the importance of managing perspective, perception and expectation in the process.

From Hawaii to Hollywood, Kelly Hu, is an actress, voice-over artist, former fashion model, and beauty queen. After being crowned as Miss Hawaii Teen USA and Miss Hawaii USA, Kelly's journey brought her to Los Angeles where she discovered her love of acting. You may have seen her as China White in the hit television show, Arrow, or as Lady Deathstrike in X-Men 2, and many other movies & television shows too numerous to mention.

Kelly, influenced by a frugal upbringing, began her investment portfolio at the ripe young age of 8. Here she learned her most valuable life-long lesson: trust your gut. She confides how some of her investment choices may have been a little unusual, but her instincts proved her right and paid off in the end.

And while Kelly is most happy when she is traveling abroad, she notes that one does not need much to be comfortable and to survive in this world. Have a listen as Kelly and Bob talk money, travel and life. @KellyHu

Vanessa shares how she came to feel abundant – by being happy in the present moment & pursuing the things that bring her joy. She also confesses that the love of food imagery is one of the many keys to her success. While other performers might reach back to a memory of the past to evoke certain emotions, Vanessa just visualizes her favorite foods to laugh, swoon or cry at the drop of a hat! The camera eats it up and she feeds her soul.

@vanmarshall, @vanessamarshall1138

Gaby Dunn, MYSA featured guest, is a multi-talented author, entertainer, LGBTQ activist and podcaster! She and Bob discuss the unusual ways people make money, some financial foolery and how most of us are unable to understand and talk about money! Recorded at the World Famous Comedy Store!

Insights: Gaby, a former writer and director for BuzzFeed Video, has written for The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Playboy, Vice, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Salon, and Slate. Her best-selling book, Bad With Money: The Imperfect Art of Getting Your Financial Sh*t Together and the mega-popular podcast "Bad With Money" reveal personal challenges regarding money and the hurdles she overcame by being brutally honest with herself and her personal finances. Catch Gaby on her hit YouTube channel and podcast, "Just Between Us." @gabydunn, @gabyroad, @JBUshow

Chip Chinery is a comedian, actor, writer, producer, and a financial consultant. Chip has appeared on many stages and television screens for over 30 years. Chip, a semi-finalist on NBC's The Last Comic Standing, has guest-starred in over 50 TV shows, commercials, and films, including Seinfeld, Friends, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Mom, Speechless, New Girl, Coyote Ugly, Space Cowboys and many many more. He is also a master with money with a successful blog, and podcast, Chips Money Tips, where he reveals super-helpful advice on ways to keep your wallet feel fuller.

In this episode, Bob and Chip share some of their own favorite financial tips and experiences that have molded their love for crunching numbers and saving money.

@chipchinery, @ChipsMoneyTips

In this episode, Bob has the pleasure of speaking with Michael Bal. Michael is a Personal Trainer, working with everyone from housewives, househusbands to household names, and everything in-between toward reaching their fitness goals. Michael is also an actor, a baker, and a former Chippendales dancer. Michaels talks about his life challenges and insights in adjusting his personal life choices and financial attitude, after taking the leap to move to the USA. He shares how learning to embrace every moment, situation and experience has become an essential tool for a happy life. @TPTLosAngeles

In this episode, we chat to Jeff Richards. Jeff is an actor, stand up comedian, writer, voice-over artist and impressionist. You may recognize Jeff from his hilarious celebrity impersonations on Saturday Night Live and Mad TV. Jeff also tours the country performing at clubs like The Laugh Factory, Flappers Comedy Club and The Comedy Store.

Take a listen as Bob and Jeff chit the chat about Jeff's life experiences but in particular around money, finances, and the importance of learning different methods to save money. @TheJeffRichards,

@tastyjeff

In this episode, our guest is Matthew Wallo. Matthew is currently a student, majoring in History at the University of Minnesota.

Tune in as Matthew talks about his financial observations around saving, spending and socializing as a student, and as a millennial. Matthew also discusses the benefits and challenges of growing up as an only child in a multi-cultural family and how it shaped his views.

@lifeandtimes_of_wallo