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• Iskra Lawrence: From Size Discrimination to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Body Care Brand

  Vivian sits down with trailblazing model and entrepreneur Iskra Lawrence for a raw conversation about turning rejection into financial rebellion. They dive into Iskra's journey from facing industry rejection at 13 for not being the "ideal size" to becoming one of the first mid-size models to break barriers in fashion. Iskra opens up about the financial reality of losing her major Aerie contract while six months postpartum, and how that devastating moment became the catalyst for launching Saltair, her cult-favorite bodycare brand. From self-funding her startup to navigating the complex world of influencer partnerships, she reveals why she's turned down lucrative deals that didn't align with her values and how authenticity became her most profitable asset. The conversation tackles the intersection of body image and bank accounts, exploring how insecurity impacts earning potential and why representation matters for building generational wealth. Thanks to Lufthansa for sponsoring this episode! Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok!Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Am I The Financial A**hole? Cheating Fiancé Demands Half My House Profit

  Vivian returns with another explosive round of "Am I The Financial A-hole?" diving into listener submissions that range from relationship betrayals to family money drama. She dissects the messy intersection of love and money through stories of cheating fiancés and house profits, manipulative exes who rack up debt, and the complex dynamics of supporting aging parents while building your own wealth. From navigating split checks as a pregnant woman to confronting relatives who freeload off elderly grandparents, this episode explores the fine line between financial boundaries and family loyalty. Vivian unpacks why money silence breeds relationship resentment, revealing how avoiding financial conversations with partners, friends, and family creates the perfect storm for explosive conflicts. She delivers hard truths about recognizing financial manipulation, setting healthy money boundaries, and why your financial curiosity isn't shallow, it's essential for building relationships based on shared values and mutual respect rather than hidden agendas and unspoken expectations. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• How to ACTUALLY Save on Back-to-School Spending!

  Vivian explores the money-saving strategies that can slash education costs at every level, from mastering student discount platforms like UNiDAYS to uncovering travel hacks that save 5-40% on flights. She breaks down the evolution of 529 plans beyond just college savings, revealing how these tax-advantaged accounts now cover everything from K-12 tuition to trade school and the game-changing new option to roll unused funds into a Roth IRA for your child's retirement. From textbook rental strategies to subscription service discounts, this episode delivers actionable tactics that work whether you're shopping for kindergarten supplies or financing graduate school. Thanks to our sponsor, Lufthansa! Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• The Price of Fame: Alyson Stoner on Child Star Money Myths vs. Reality

  Vivian sits down with Alyson Stoner, the multi-talented performer and advocate, to uncover the shocking financial realities behind childhood stardom. From dancing backup for Missy Elliott at age 5 to starring in Disney Channel Original Movies, Alyson's journey reveals the complex money management challenges that child actors face—and the strategic decisions required to build lasting wealth beyond fleeting fame. Whether you're curious about the entertainment industry's financial structure, interested in career reinvention strategies, or want to understand how former child stars navigate wealth building as adults, this episode offers eye-opening insights into surviving and thriving after early fame in Hollywood. Check out Alyson’s book Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir, OUT NOW! Keep up with Alyson on Instagram! Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• AI Billionaire Lucy Guo's Guide to Building Unicorns and Scaling Wealth in Silicon Valley

  This week on Networth and Chill, Vivian sits down with Lucy Guo, the serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Scale AI, to explore the financial blueprint behind building multiple unicorn companies before age 30. From dropping out of Carnegie Mellon to co-founding Scale AI—now valued at over $13 billion—Lucy's story reveals the strategic decisions and calculated risks that transformed her from a college dropout into one of tech's most influential young billionaires. Vivian explores Lucy's investment philosophy, her strategies for identifying market opportunities in emerging tech sectors, and how she's diversified her wealth beyond Scale AI through ventures like Passes, her social platform for creators.Whether you're interested in AI entrepreneurship, startup scaling strategies, or understanding how to leverage technical skills into generational wealth, this episode offers crucial insights on building in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Check out Lucy on Instagram and learn more about Passes at https://www.passes.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Got a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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