Wally Baram is a 22 year-old Mexican-Syrian comedian that probably should have stayed in school. After dropping out of an ivy league college to pursue comedy full-time (since a degree in economics is an awfully expensive way to become a stand-up comedian), Wally has opened for Jeff Garlin, performs regularly at clubs and venues across the country, and has written and produced Snapchat Original shows (whatever that means). Find her online at www.wallybaram.com and on Twitter @wallybaram.

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Shereen Kassam is a national touring stand-up comedian.  She has performed worldwide on stages from New York to Saigon, as well as appeared on HBO and opened for Arsenio Hall.

When she’s not touring the world, Shereen hosts Creative Breakthrough, a podcast which features in-depth conversation with creatives across entertainment, business, fashion, design, and the arts! Conversations focus on real-life strategies and inspiration to help elevate everyone along their creative journey.

When Shereen is not performing or podcasting, she’s running her online business – My Pain Center – where she sells tried and trusted CBD.  She received her BA from Brown University and her MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Shereen currently resides in Orlando, Florida and has a difficult time saying no to chicken wings.  You can learn more about her at www.funnybrowngirl.com or follow her on Instagram/Twitter: funnybrowngirl

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“Wasted Money” is for entertainment purposes only.  “Wasted Money,” its host, and guests are not a registered financial advisers and none of the content should be construed as financial advice. The content of the podcast and affiliated media is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. It is intended only to provide observations and views of the hosts and guests.  “Wasted Money” listeners are encouraged to do their own research and to seek the advice of a qualified professional for matters related to investing or their own individual financial circumstances.

Kyra Brown is a comedy writer and performer from just north of the middle of nowhere Massachusetts. She has worked in various writer's room support staff roles at The Late Late Show with James Corden, NCIS: New Orleans, and most recently on Them: Covenant, an upcoming Amazon Prime show. 

In addition to that, she has written for several web series and created and produced an all female sketch comedy website called www.yesbitches.com. She also loves to make musical parodies, many of which have circulated the web, garnering thousands of views. She’s currently a part of the Jewish Writer’s Initiative program, and is a producer and host of a popular West Hollywood monthly stand up comedy show called Spilled Milk @spilledmilkcomedy.  In her spare time, Kyra can be found painting, skiing, sleeping, eating chocolate, or cuddling a stranger's dog on the sidewalk. 

Find her online:

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kyra_brown_

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyraabrown/?hl=en

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thredUP: https://www.thredup.com

Patriot Act: "The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGF3ObOBbac

Flamingo on Melrose: https://www.facebook.com/Flamingos-vintage-pound-Los-Angeles-209275376284415/

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“Wasted Money” is for entertainment purposes only.  “Wasted Money,” its host, and guests are not a registered financial advisers and none of the content should be construed as financial advice. The content of the podcast and affiliated media is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. It is intended only to provide observations and views of the hosts and guests.  “Wasted Money” listeners are encouraged to do their own research and to seek the advice of a qualified professional for matters related to investing or their own individual financial circumstances.

Linda Schwartz is a Lao American Writer, Stand-Up Comedian, and Podcast Host/Producer of She Shed Comedy – a podcast dedicated to educating and empowering women pursuing a career in comedy. She’s written for publications such as Huffington Post, elephant journal, and Positively Positive. Her podcast ‘She Shed Comedy‘ can be downloaded on all major podcast platforms such as iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

Linda and her husband, Lee, own a real estate company in San Diego that focuses on sales, development, and investing. They have been helping San Diego with Real Estate investments since 1990 and their mission is to nurture relationships and educate clients every step of the way. You can learn more about Linda at www.sheshedcomedy.com.

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Think and Grow Rich

Rich Dad Poor Dad

The Soul of Money

The Minimalists

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“Wasted Money” is for entertainment purposes only.  “Wasted Money,” its host, and guests are not a registered financial advisers and none of the content should be construed as financial advice. The content of the podcast and affiliated media is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. It is intended only to provide observations and views of the hosts and guests.  “Wasted Money” listeners are encouraged to do their own research and to seek the advice of a qualified professional for matters related to investing or their own individual financial circumstances.

Today performer Lauren Kezon joins us on Wasted Money to talk about nonprofit fundraising and money management. 

Lauren is a writer and performer with a penchant for volunteering. As a Chicago native, she moved to LA with a solid improvisational background, having taken classes and performed at iO Chicago, CSz Chicago, The Second City and The Annoyance. In Los Angeles she is a member of Comedy Sportz's Sunday Team and performs sci-fi sketch comedy with The Inhuman Condition.

When she's not straining her vocal chords playing demonic Tinder dates and bruising her knees performing robotic seppuku on stage, she is the Communications Manager of a nonprofit in Santa Monica that supports grassroots organizations that are giving opportunity to the world's most vulnerable children. She also loves dogs, cheese and classic cars. In that order.

Mentioned in this episode (not sponsored):

Giving Tuesday Now (May 5, 2020): https://now.givingtuesday.org/

Kaiser Tiger Chicago: https://kaisertiger.com/

Instrumentl grant research platform: https://www.instrumentl.com/

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“Wasted Money” is for entertainment purposes only.  “Wasted Money,” its host, and guests are not a registered financial advisers and none of the content should be construed as financial advice. The content of the podcast and affiliated media is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. It is intended only to provide observations and views of the hosts and guests.  “Wasted Money” listeners are encouraged to do their own research and to seek the advice of a qualified professional for matters related to investing or their own individual financial circumstances.

Today we're talking mommy things with actress and writer Sam Howard. Sam is a St. Louis native now living in Los Angeles  by way of Chicago. She’s an actor, writer, and Mom who loves to sleep. Find her online at http://www.imsamhoward.com/.

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Blow Me Away: https://www.blowmeawayla.com/

Abundance Bound: https://abundancebound.com/

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Okay fam...I definitely got tipsy on Barefoot pinot (noir and grigio!) watching Vanderpump Rules. But I'm so glad I did so I could tell you what I'm doing to stay sane, level up, and pay it forward on a budget. 

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Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/

LinkedIn: https://premium.linkedin.com/

Fiverr: http://www.fiverr.com/s2/76b8692148 

If you need help with your resume or LinkedIn profile, I offer very affordable editing packages on Fiverr. Shoot me a message on Fiverr mentioning the podcast, and I'll give you 10% off any Fiverr package I offer: https://www.fiverr.com/lauracebula/update-your-resume-and-linkedin-page

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 “Wasted Money” is for entertainment purposes only.  “Wasted Money,” its host, and guests are not a registered financial advisers and none of the content should be construed as financial advice. The content of the podcast and affiliated media is not intended to provide a sufficient basis on which to make an investment decision. It is intended only to provide observations and views of the hosts and guests.  “Wasted Money” listeners are encouraged to do their own research and to seek the advice of a qualified professional for matters related to investing or their own individual financial circumstances.

On the very first episode of Wasted Money, we talk with actor and comedian Jessica Brill about the costs of leaving corporate life and pursuing acting professionally. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter at @JessB_Yourself.