When The Marcus Garrett was younger, he thought he was good. He made his minimum payments on his credits. He worked three jobs. Then the "tsunami" hit. He recounts how he wound up in $30,000 in debt and how he recovered. You can follow The Marcus Garrett on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and contact him through his website: TheMarcusGarrett.com.…

Lea Landaverde grew up seeing the opportunities and pitfalls of entrepreneurship. As the eldest daughter of immigrants, she supported her family's business and served as a translator and assistant for her parents from an early age. Through wealth creation, loss, and rising from the ashes, Lea's journey isn't just about money. It's also about findin…

The Nav.it founders Erin Papworth and Maia Monell share their money stories and why raising on Republic is so important to them. You can invest for as little as $100 here.

At 5 years old, Kat Rucker was already hustling grand works of art (at least from a kid's perspective). From there, she worked the register at her parents' business. As an adult, she reignited her hustler spirit by stepping away from a $75K/yr job to help others reach their goals of financial freedom. She works as a business consultant and personal…

Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino learned from an early age that things could always be worse. Seeing the unshakable generosity of her mother through various seasons of her money journey motivated her to become the type of person who would help others in their time of need. Check out Soledad's story as she learns about the different levels and seasons…

From tracking transactions with her parents to founding a financial technology company in Lagos, Nigeria, the founder and CEO of Dukka Keturah Ovio shares her money story. She dives into her evolving money habits and how she discovered carrying cash made her spend more. You'll learn how she got control of her spending habits in college and how talk…

Virginia Weir of VeeFrugalFox shares her money story and how she overcame financial trauma. You’ll hear how she had to marry for benefits and how she overcame $71,000 worth of debt and an abusive relationship. She also walks you through her experience using Dave Ramsey’s baby steps and why getting “gazelle-intense” didn’t work for her (and how it c…

Mackenzie is no stranger to life on a low income. She shares her experience of being broke in paradise, working 5 jobs with no benefits, and the impact of financial stress on her mental health. She reflects on her exposure to people living a vastly different lifestyle with way more income. She also shares her journey to financial freedom, how she s…

Entrepreneur and storyteller Kt McBratney breaks down their history of running away from money and disrupting the status bro while blazing their own trail. She also shares the rewards of sacrificing financial gains to do work she cares about. KT reflects on the milestones throughout their life that brought them to create a platform like OwnTrail, w…

Acquania Escarne hasn't always been a successful hotel and rental property investor. She started out selling candies to pay for a school trip and got in trouble for hustling on the school bus in the 7th grade. Learn how she views money as a tool and how she is building a legacy to last. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Check out her Podcast. Si…

Born in Chicago to immigrant parents from Colombia, Tampa realtor Giovanny Cardenas of the Dacar group shares what his experience with money was like growing up. He recounts his history of rebounding after a housing market crash, his resilience despite massive student loans, and how he learned making more money doesn’t necessarily mean working hard…

In this episode, Fini award winner for 2022 Finfluencer of the Year Dasha Kennedy explains why traditional advice around money doesn't fit all. After a divorce and becoming a single mother at 25, Dasha recognized that she wasn’t the only young woman of color overlooked by traditional personal finance experts. Her mission: provide non-traditional mo…

Allison of Saving without Sacrifice was a full-time RN worried about money until one day of stress was too much. Since shifting her mindset, she has been able to pay off $46k in debt and scale back on work. This former self-proclaimed shop-a-holic shares how changing her money mindset has changed her life, and how what she was told growing up impac…

Daniella Flores is a serial side hustler, cat lover, and founder of I Like to Dabble, a website designed to help others start side hustles and gain back more control in their lives, careers, and financial futures. In this money story, Daniella examines their history with money and work. They dive deep, reflect on past trauma, and share how emotions…

Wall Street veteran, Vivian Tu, is the founder of YourRichBFF, one of the most popular channels on FinTok. How did she become a financial influencer and creator? After spending time with the finance bros at work on Wall Street, Vivian realized people would rather LOOK like they had money than actually HAVE it. This coupled with defining moments whi…

Kevin L. Matthews II used to see how far he could stretch his lunch money to get what he wanted. As a kid, it was video games. Now that he’s figured out the blueprint for money as an adult, he’s sharing it with others through his platform Building Bread and Amazon bestselling book Starting Point: How to Create Wealth That Lasts. Throughout the podc…

Ashley K Stoyanov Ojeda, author of Jefa in Training, wants to make the world a better place. She’s well on her way. As the founder of Womxn Crush Music and co-director of The Mujerista, she is amplifying the voices of aspiring artists and empowering the next generation of Latinas to impact culture. Through trial by fire, she’s learned a thing or tw…

Marc Russell is a former licensed advisor at a Wall Street fintech company and founder of Better Wallet whose mission is to build generational wealth while teaching others how to build it too. Here's how this former foster kid went from paying for college by selling plasma to full-time entrepreneurship helping others find financial freedom. Spoiler…

Paco de Leon is no stranger to the impact of big evil banks. In fact, she even worked in collections for a big bank early in her career. Years later, after establishing an accounting firm for creatives and a newsletter to teach people about money, Paco de Leon authored her first book, Finance for People. With deep insider expertise from years spent…

On today's episode, Maia and Erin sit down with product design and strategy expert and small business owner, Michelle Cherian. Michelle's refreshing and innovative approach to small business growth, client acquisition, and retention will bring you some serious inspiration on how to navigate the waters of funding your business. You'll hear how Miche…

What do you know about your employee well-being program? Depending on the benefit, those 'work perks' can not only save you well-earned money over time, but they can also improve your physical, mental, emotional, and (yes) financial health. Joining Maia (yes, she's solo) on this episode of the Nav.it Podcast is Jon Shooshani, Co-founder of JOON. JO…

Investing. It's great to do. Hard to be patient with. And, at times, can be incredibly stressful. Erin and Maia sat down with CFP, Cheryl Nelson Boyd to discuss how to invest wisely, with a lot less stress. Cheryl walks us through investing tips like: How to start investing Where to park your retirement How to reevaluate your strategy How to explor…

Financial stress hits most of us. From bills to pay to a vicious cycle of debt, money always seems to go out far faster than it comes in. If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the financial system, you might consider reaching out to a financial therapist to help quell those more intense money emotions. Financial therapist Wendy Wright is here f…

What’s a crucial part of your financial wellbeing journey? Savings. We know, we literally couldn’t say anything less interesting. I mean, we all like to spend a little hard-earned money every once and a while. But hear us out, savings equals opportunity and opportunity equals freedom. 'Nuf said. Emergency funds are a fundamental part of financial w…

ES..What? E.S.G, or Environmental, Social and Governance is the term used by money movers to identify and evaluates the sustainability and social impact of a publicly-traded company. Needless to say, there's a lot to unpack here so we called in our resident expert, Jennifer Sapel to help us break down this important distinction and how you too can …

We talk about debt a lot. But we rarely talk about ways to rid ourselves of the debt that we can and should pay down. Debt consolidation is a key to financial wellness. Let's face it- the less we have to plan to repay, the less financially stressed we often are. So, on this episode of the Nav.it Podcast, Erin and Maia break down debt consolidation.…

Behavioral economist, Dr. Supreet Kaur, helps us unpack the financial stress and lack of clarity we all share time and time again on this episode of the Nav.it Podcast. The Millennial Disruption Index reports 71% of us would rather go to the dentist than listen to what banks tell us. Why is talking about and planning for financial outcomes so darn …

Long-term behavior change starts one day at a time. Whether you're trying to improve your fitness, your nutrition, your mental, or your financial health, creating healthy habits will help you reach your goals. Learn how habits form and why they impact lasting behavior change from the only fintech duo with backgrounds in behavior science and health …

Let's face it- we have a long road ahead of us when it comes to narrowing wealth gaps in this country. Luckily, there are strong allies across financial services and venture capital who are focused on making a difference. Dustin Shay is leading that effort. From his fulltime job at Village Capital to his numerous board seats, Dustin's dedicated his…

No matter what step we're on in our financial journey, crafting an investment strategy that both meets our goals and our moral code is top of mind for most of us. How can we align our financial strategy with our own moral compass? You won't be surprised to learn there isn't exactly a cut-and-dry way to go about how your money can make an impact. Th…

Let's be honest, protecting our info online is at the forefront of most clicks, purchases, and email invites. Nav.it's at the forefront of building humane, ethical technology. Erin and Maia break down exactly what that means. They also cover how you can better protect yourself while still getting the most out of your favorite apps, subscriptions an…

We didn't think it was possible to unpack so many systemic concepts in one 40 minute episode. By God, we did it! In this episode of the Nav.it Podcast, Erin and Maia sit down with Google's Global Head of Inclusion Programs for Women of Color, Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey. Along with this serious titled at one of the world's largest companies, Stephani…

Ever wonder how insurers make bank? Yeah, us too. That's why in this episode Erin and Maia take a deep dive through the complex, and frankly, an archaic world of insurance with Young Alfred's, David Stasie. A financier by trade, David and his co-founder have built an online insurance evaluation tool to help ensure you're getting the right plan for …

Even if you're not quite ready to start on the most risk-exciting side of early-stage investing, it's never too soon to start exploring the budding world of angel and alternative investing. Just take it from investor and founder of Escaladora Ventures, a company that invests in the booming rock climbing sector. Bada$$, we know. In this episode of t…

On this very special podcast episode, we sat down with our dear friend and fellow Money Maven, Jenn Uhen. Jenn's the Founder of The Pledgettes, the community of supportive womxn talking money. Join us as we explore the value of finding your Financial A-Team, which includes a solid network of friends, to guide you on your path to financial wellness.…

On this episode of the Nav.it podcast, Erin and Maia sat down with Dr. Carly Urban. Dr. Urban’s a Profession of Economics at Montana State University. Dr. Urban focuses on financial security and literacy at the state and federal level. She’s passionate about how we can create a comprehensive financial curriculum for high school age students. In tod…

Like it or not, lending is a part of growing wealth and leveling asset gaps. Unfortunately, what comes with the dark side of lending? A little thing we don't like to call, debt traps. On this episode, Erin and Maia take a deep dive into debt traps, outlining: what they are, how to avoid them, and what options you have if you find yourself trapped. …

In this episode of the Nav.it Podcast, Erin and Maia sat down with Dr. Brittany Peters, clinical social worker and founder of Lead Clinically. This episode dives deep into how financial stress can impact cognitive and physical wellbeing and provides ways to improve your money mindset! Connect with Brittany from her website: https://www.leadclinical…

What don't you want to know about the complicated and exhaustive U.S. health care system? This week, Erin and Maia sat down with Dr. Sebastian Tello-Trillo, an economist focusing on health policy in the U.S. and Latin America. Together with Dr. Tello-Trillo, we confront your opportunity for access, what to do if you lose care and how the global Cov…

This week we’ve sat down with Megan Hryndza and Sophia Wagner, co-founders of Mighty Deposits. Mighty is a bank comparison site that helps you find banks that are mission-aligned with you and your values. They evaluate the impact of banks big and small on things like gender and racial equity, small business investment, and sustainability. In this e…

And just like that, Lisette is back! Free is a weighted word these days. The financial world often cites financial freedom as the ability to live without ties to a 9-5. That's not exactly a realistic goal for many of us- nor would we want it to be. Instead, we want to learn how to become financially resilient so we can live life on our terms, in a …

We're honored to bring you this episode with 2x Olympic saber fencer, Dagmara Wozniak (a.k.a. Daga). Daga's had an inspiring journey to her time on the Olympic stage. Now with her 3rd Olympic Games on hold due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Daga's had time to stop and think about what the next 5, 10, 20+ years will look like. Because even an Olym…

This last episode of fostering financial wellness explores the many ways we leverage knowledge to grow resilience (see Part I on resilience). While knowledge won't change all behaviors, it's a powerful driver of changing financial choices to better outcomes. You'll learn: Why knowledge is a key component to wellness How we leverage knowledge to bet…

There's a lot we can't control right now, but our minds aren't one of them. As we begin nav.igating the world a little differently these days, we'll seek to become more aware of how stressors, like our money, impact our physical and cognitive health. Building a resilient and confident money mindset starts within. Here's how to practice mindfulness …

At Nav.it we like to think there are 3 key principles to financial wellness. Resilience, Knowledge, and Mindfulness all help to optimize our financial routines and impact our overall wellness. In this episode Erin and Maia breakdown the meaning of resilience, the ways in which it manifests throughout our life, and how we can strengthen our financia…

Buying a property doesn't have to be as complicated as it sounds. Just ask our resident real estate guru and founder of Live with Plum, Justine Chan. We (virtually) sat down with Justine from her hometown of Singapore after leaving NYC in the wake of Corona-mayhem. Sure, there's a lot to unpack in the home-buying process, but so long as you've set …

During these highly uncertain and extraordinary times, we are compelled to maintain our promise to you, our listeners and customers, to bring you the best money management tools available. So, while we're launching Nav.it 2.0 from the comforts of our homes, we are launching nonetheless! This episode is a dive into those new features on our brand ne…

Let's be honest, this interview was too good not to include every answer from Jen. So, we've split this into a 2 Part episode as the second half of this interview covers some VERY valuable insights around what your financial journey might look like and how you will recover from those bumps and bruises along the way. Here's what you'll learn in Part…

There's a lot to unpack about how the Coronavirus is hitting both the US and global markets. We'll cover why the markets are so volatile, what you should do to stay up to date and how you should stay prepared. Erin will also cover how to keep safe and minimize your chances of infection. We'll keep you updated as this outbreak progresses.…