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You're 18! Now What?
by Catherine Gilstein, MBA, PhD
Promoting Financial Literacy & Economic Empowerment. Having real discussions about credit, insurance, finances, investments, job searches, and other real-world sh*t that we all encounter.
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The Pitfalls of Credit (And How to Avoid Them)
I’m offering a Financial Reset Plan, where we sit down together and map out your entire financial setup—your income, your spending, your savings, and a plan that actually works for your life.If that’s something you need, just DM me the word ‘PLAN’ or reach out and we’ll set up a time to talk.
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🎙️ The 1099 Trap: What No One Tells You About Side Hustles
How do you not get caught off guard – and stay ahead.
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Investing in Your 20’s: The Financial Head Start Most People Miss
Why time and compounding interest are a great benefit.
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🎙 The Decisions That Matter at 18 or 28 (And the Ones That Don’t)
What actually shapes your future — and what you canstop stressing about
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You Don’t Need a 5-Year Plan - Why a 6-Month Focus Works Better
Stop Overplanning. Start Moving.
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The 100 Square Rule: Maximizing Every Moment with Dave Burnett
In this episode, we deconstruct the "100 Squares" philosophy to discover how intentionality, perseverance, and a founder’s mindset transform a struggling startup into a sustainable success.
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Year Three: We’re Just Getting Started
Reflections, Real Talk, and What’s Coming This Season
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2025 Wrapped
Reflecting on 2025 and the community behind it all!
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The Power of Saying 'no': Why Boundaries are Necessary
Why saying 'no' feels so hard; what happens when you start saying 'no'; how to say 'no' without guilt; and the freedom of saying 'no'.
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Managing Expenses & New Investments
Balancing everyday expenses with new investments is one of the hardest financial challenges — but it’s also where real wealth-building begins. Today, George Thomas and I break down how to do both wisely.
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Time Management & Healthy Habits
Today, Julie DeLucca-Collins and I discuss the importance of time management and healthy habits.
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Mindset is everything!
Today, Veronica and I discuss the power of mindset, success, and accomplishments.
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🎙️ Student Loan Debt: How Much Should You Really Borrow?
In this episode, Aaron Smith of Savi and I break down the real costs of student loans—how much is too much to take on, smart borrowing strategies, and practical ways to pay loans back without drowning in debt. Whether you’re a student, parent, or recent grad, this conversation gives you the tools to make informed financial decisions about higher education.
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Credibly Capital: Fast, Flexible Funding!
Join my conversation with Ryan Rosett, founder and co-CEO of Credibly - Looking to grow your business without the funding headaches? In this episode, we dive into how Credibly delivers fast, flexible financing options—from working capital to equipment loans—so you can keep moving forward.
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The Raw Truth About Starting Up: Investors, Credit & Growth
A candid conversation about starting your business, getting investors and building business credit.
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Navigating the College Admissions Process
A discussion with Lee Norwood, an expert in college admissions, answers the most pressing questions.
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Transforming Real Estate Decisions through Data Insights with Bob Frady
What if you could find out the house history before you bought it? Wouldn't you want to know what you're up against?
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All About Media & Digital Marketing w/ the Experts
Listen to my conversation with Jennifer Christensen, Co-Founder and CMO of Beacon Media + Marketing answering the most pressing questions in the industry.
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Approachable Financial Planning
Join me for a conversation with Joel Miller as we dive into the importance of financial planning, why it matters, and how it can be more affordable than you think.
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AI Won’t Replace You… But Someone Using It Might
AI is changing the game—and fast. But instead of fearing it, what if you could use it to your advantage? In this episode, we break down exactly how to future-proof your career in a world where technology is evolving faster than ever. From choosing the right skills to understanding how to work with AI (not compete against it), this is your crash course in staying relevant, valuable, and ready for whatever comes next.
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Maximizing Cash Flow
A conversation with Al Zdenek as we dive into maximizing cash flow and other money related topics.
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Economic Pressures
When economic pressure leads to heightened anxiety and cautious behavior - how do you handle that?
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Interview w/ Jim Carlough
Join us as we discuss the Six Pillars of Leaderships from Jim's book. Be one of the first three people to respond to the podcast episode to win a physical copy of the book!
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Entrepreneurship and AI - What you need to know!
Interview with Chris Champion where we discuss entrepreneurship and AI
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Entrepreneurship & Making your Mark
Information about resources that will help you start your entrepreneurial journey.
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Student Loans & How to Fund Your Education
Listen to my conversation with Howard Freedman to find ways to fund your education.
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Shut out the noise!
How to avoid distraction and shut out the noise.
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Student debt & marketable degrees
Interview with Sherron Permashwar
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Financial Setbacks & Bouncing Back
How to recover from a financial setback and bouncing back from it.
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2024 wrapped
A year in review. Happy New Year
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Group finances - interview with Joshua Lee
Financial management within groups
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Financial Literacy - Interview with John DeGoey
John is a portfolio manager, author, and podcast host based in Toronto, Canada. Listen to our conversation on financial literacy and getting you where you want to be.
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Stocks, Interest Rates, Elections!
A brief overview of what took place with stocks, interest and the election over the last few weeks.
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Why Should I Review my Health Insurance Now?
PPO vs HMO HSA vs FSA What you need to know.
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Subscriptions & Streaming Services
How to get a handle on what you pay for.
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Interview w/ Raul Lomelí
An insight into financial literacy, healthcare, and banking for the 2nd generation immigrant.
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September & New Beginnings
What's the correlation between September and new beginnings?
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Overwhelmed and how to manage it
How to begin to manage being overwhelmed with work, school, family, or anything.
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Back to School
End of summer and back-to-school: how to navigate costs
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Taking Time for Youself
What can you do yourself right now?
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July 1 Financial Freedom Day
Continue to listen, like, and share - and don't forget to secure your copy of my book - appreciate you!
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Pause and Reset
With mid-year upon us, pausing and resetting might be just what you need.
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Summer and travel rewards
Using credit card and hotel stays to your travel advantage.
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Investing & Risk Tolerance
Interview with Sam Mitcho, Merrill advisor, where we discuss investing, risk tolerance, and how soon in your career you should get an advisor.
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Spending and how to manage it
Spending money and keeping yourself from getting into a trap.
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Organize Everything!
Set goals; prioritize tasks; declutter your space.
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Professional Networking
Building your relationships within your network.
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Retirement plans and what they can do for you
401(k), 403(b), 457 plans... how can they help me?
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Money and mindfulness
What is the connection between money and mindfulness, and how does it affect us?
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Taxes - it's that time of year!
This episode covers information about filing your taxes.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Promoting Financial Literacy & Economic Empowerment. Having real discussions about credit, insurance, finances, investments, job searches, and other real-world sh*t that we all encounter.
HOSTED BY
Catherine Gilstein, MBA, PhD
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