Community and doing things for one another is an ethos many of us can identify with. From book clubs to sports teams, to villages in Africa - people coming together to achieve a common goal and advance one another is one of the purest forms of humanity we experience. In this episode, we got a chance to talk with Rahama, creator of Shea Yeleen, to hear about the financial underpinnings of what powers the shea butter industry. From stories about brilliant businesswomen building together to the shared sense of financial responsibility instilled in many African communities, listen to Rahama Wright as she walks us through her journey with Shea Yeleen - a game-changing beauty brand dedicated to producing social good for women.

This episode is sure to make you laugh. In this story of The Chirp, we got a chance to sit down with JoAnn Shilling. For 15 years, JoAnn helped her family run their locally-owned auto repair shop - Joe Shilling Auto. Just like at the barbershop or the hair salon, stories come aplenty when you're waiting to get your car fixed. From tales of secret missions to purchases of fake car titles, JoAnn walks us through the wildly entertaining stories that occur when people need to rely on financial favors from others in order to make ends meet when it comes to their cars. Listen to JoAnn as she reflects on her life, and tells us the story of an Army veteran who escaped the responsibilities of having to pay off a loan for his car by going on a secret confidential mission.

Family - we either love them, hate them, can't stand them, or can't live without them. No matter how we feel about them, we're stuck with them and they make our lives all the more interesting for it. As supportive as some of our families may be, we still often find ourselves trying to overcome life's challenges alone. All in all, not seeking help boils down to one thing - pride, and sometimes it can be the difference between success and failure. Listen to Daisha, as she tells stories about how her family has supported each other financially for generations, and how she didn't let pride get in the way of her starting Noir Natural Products from only $100 and growing it into a profitable 5-star business with thousands of sales a month on Etsy.

Friendships make life worth living. We go out with our friends, we laugh with our friends, we eat with our friends, and most of all we try to live the best lives we can with our friends. However, sometimes those friendships fade away and we forget about them. But what if, a friendship you long cherished that dissolved over time, surprisingly came back - but this time, with a request for money. Listen to Geoff as he tells stories about his childhood in Dublin, fond memories he shares with his cherished friends, and a disturbing tale of an "ask for money" from a once-trusted acquaintance.

Marriage is a delicate dance to get right. Two people come together to mix their finances, ambitions, and dreams together in hopes of making something magical. However, not all relationships have a fairy tale ending. Listen as Cameron talks with CEO of washbnb, Daniel Cruz about his struggles with juggling his marriage, divorce, money, his career, and aspirations in life.

Coming soon! A new podcast discussing the personal side of money within relationships and what we can do to change the narrative around it. 

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