From Sofa to Success

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From Sofa to Success

FromMartinis and Your Money Podcast

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46 minutes

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May 15, 2015

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In this episode, Shannon talks to her sister Megan about the ups and downs she's experienced in her career from living on Shannon's sofa to getting her dream job at her dream company.

Released:

May 15, 2015

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This award winning best personal finance podcast presents various topics around money and careers in a fun and lighthearted setting. The host, Shannon McLay, is a successful entrepreneur, author, and personal finance expert with a passion for helping people get financially fit. In each episode, Shannon will share a martini (or something similar) with friends and experts while discussing money and career topics.

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Dating and In Debt: In this episode, Shannon talks with Kassandra Dasent about getting into more than $50,000 worth of consumer debt and how she paid off the debt while also dating her now husband. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Frugal and Fabulous - EP 07: In this episode, Shannon talks with Mr. and Mrs. Frugalwoods over a frugal-tini about how they plan to reach financial independence by the age of 33. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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New Me in 2015: Year End Podcast by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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My First Podcast Ep 01: In this podcast, I share a little bit about myself and why I decided to start a podcast. I also discuss what to expect from Martinis and Your Money. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Credit Myths and Tips - EP 02: In this podcast we discuss common credit myths and what you really should do to improve your credit score. We discuss the steps you should take to build or repair your credit as well as usual websites. Finally, we talk about how to prevent banks from... by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Money and Happiness - EP 09: In this episode, Shannon talks to JD Roth, the founder of Get Rich Slowly about his pursuit of happiness. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Life Insurance Basics: In this episode, Shannon speaks with financial planner and blogger, Shannon Ryan about the basics of life insurance, who needs it, how much do you need, what type and how much will it cost. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Happy Hour Session 1: In this monthly series, Shannon is joined for happy hour with some of her favorite personal finance bloggers to discuss various topics in personal finance. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
59 min listen
Investing Mistakes - EP 08: In this episode, Shannon speaks with Joe Saul-Sehy from Stacking Benjamins about investing mistakes people make all the time. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
62 min listen
From Sofa to Success: In this episode, Shannon talks to her sister Megan about the ups and downs she's experienced in her career from living on Shannon's sofa to getting her dream job at her dream company. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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The Broke and Beautiful Life: Shannon talks to new Author, Stefanie O'Connell about her book, The Broke and Beautiful Life. Stefanie is a professional actress and personal finance expert who writes about how to live a big life on a small budget. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Debt Repayment and Side Hustling - EP 03: In this podcast we speak to Melanie Lockhert of Dear Debt about her debt repayment journey. As of the recording, Melanie had paid down $46,000 of her $81,000 in student loan debt and most of it while earning pretty meager salaries. She was able to... by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Your Food Spending - Happy Hour Style: In this episode, Shannon and the Happy Hour Ladies talk about food, how much they each spend on food, how they save on food and some of their biggest food splurges. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Challenge Your Way to More Money - EP 05: Shannon chats with J. Money of the personal finance sites Budgets Are Sexy and Rockstar Finance about his new project Challenge Everything. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss blogging, side hustling, money habits and what makes J.... by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Investing for Millennials: Shannon talks to a 23-year-old listener, Claire who wants to know how she should invest her savings. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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Confessions of a Financial Misstep: In this episode, Shannon chats with Lauren Bowling from LB and the Money Tree about the recent debt trouble she has gotten into and how she plans to get out of it. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
45 min listen
Money Lessons From A Kid: In this podcast, Shannon talks to her 8 year old son, Will, about the money lessons he has learned and asks for his advice to help parents and kids manage their money well. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
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5 Dollar Dinners and More: In this episode, Shannon talks to Erin Chase, otherwise known as the 5 Dollar Dinner Mom about how she saves money and they discuss great tools and strategies to save money on your food spending. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
58 min listen
Temping Your Way to a Full-Time Job: Shannon talks to her friend Jenn about her experience working as a temp which led to a full-time position. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
56 min listen
Making Money Funny: In this episode, Shannon talks to financial motivational speaker and stand up comedian, Colin Ryan about his career and how he helps people have a better relationship with money through humor. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
50 min listen
Relationships and Money - EP 04: In this episode, Shannon chats with her husband of 11 years about some of their money struggles in the past and they both share what they did to overcome those challenges and work together as a team to get their finances in order. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
68 min listen
5 Smart Money Tips for Millennials: In this episode, Shannon talks to Kali Hawlk about 5 smart money tips that Millennials should follow to have financial success. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
43 min listen
No Work, No Problem: In this episode, Shannon talks to Tonya from Budget at the Beach on how she handles setbacks in her freelancing business and how she has prepared herself to weather these tough times. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
65 min listen
Managing a Freelancer's Finances: In this episode, Shannon talks to solopreneur and coach, Carrie Smith, about how freelancers, solopreneurs and small business owners can better manage their finances. This is a great episode for anyone with an erratic income stream. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
72 min listen
Backpack to Airbnb: Shannon talks to Paula Pant about her life experiences of traveling the world, working for herself, investing in real estate and becoming an Airbnb host. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
65 min listen
Happy Hour Session Two: In this episode, the Happy Hour crew gets together to talk about when you are being cheap vs. frugal. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
64 min listen
Managing an Unconventional Career Path: Cruise Ship to Circus Life by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
49 min listen
Balancing Priorities and Money: Shannon talks to solopreneur, freelance writer, blog owner and mom of 9 month old twins, Cat Alford, about her transition from type A overachiever to working mom trying to balance making money and taking care of her family. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
51 min listen
Common Investing Questions: Shannon discusses common investing questions with Shannon Ryan, CFP and financial advisor. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
58 min listen
Relationships and Money - Happy Hour Style: In this episode, Shannon and the Happy Hour Ladies talk about relationships and money, the good, the bad and the ugly. by Martinis and Your Money Podcast
69 min listen

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