New Money Social Club

If you're a purpose-driven business-builder, it's safe to say things can feel a bit hopeless and overwhelming right now. The answer, I don't believe, is to double-down on your goals regardless. The answer, I believe, is to let this moment change us—and our businesses—from the ground up, so we can collectively repattern into more life-giving, "mutually flourishing" futures (Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer). This episode is a radical invitation into a deeper timeline, and a more liberatory narrative—beyond the hero's journey of American entrepreneurship. Here, we locate ourselves in 300,000 years of human resilience instead of this morning's news cycle—and let the systems that were never built for us disintegrate, the way self-healing soil dissolves everything put into it over time. In this episode, Eden offers three shifts she believes are the most stabilizing work a purpose-driven entrepreneur can do right now: sufficiency over excess, ease over strain, deep time over immediacy—drawing on Bayo Akomolafe's invitation to slow down precisely when the urgency feels unbearable. She also draws on Kate Raworth's Donut Economics, her Polish great-grandfather's doubling down on generosity over selfishness in scarce times, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy's Good Mind practice, the Black Panthers and Social & Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans' resilience cultures, and her own equitable business-building journey over the past 12 years. "Sanctuary is not a place, but a practice—a way to become-with a world that is never not broken." - Bayo Akomolafe

Ever feel like fleeing the country but don't know how to make it work without going broke or being exploitative? Same. Let's talk about it. Traveling the world sounds dreamy—until you think about the money, the logistics, and the ethics of it all. How do you escape the 🇺🇸 rat race without just reproducing extractive patterns somewhere else? How do you build actual wealth while living abroad instead of maxing out credit cards and calling it "freedom"? Bianca Rappaport, founder of Wanderwell Club, has cracked the code on sustainable travel that's both financially responsible and culturally conscious. For nearly 10 years, she's been slow-traveling across 20+ countries—and she's come out massively ahead. We're talking: over $300,000 saved in rent, zero debt, retirement-optional by 45. And she's never made six figures. As a full-time nomad who's been house and pet sitting since 2016, Bianca's approach blends strategic money moves with intentional, reciprocal relationships in the communities she visits. She volunteers locally, supports small businesses, and does her best to leave places better than she finds them—proving you can travel deeply without exploiting favorable exchange rates or displacing locals. In this world-expanding conversation, we're covering: Bianca's journey from broke Brooklyn worker drowning in student loan debt to living her dream travel lifestyle How she went from nearly $20k in debt to early retirement optional at 45—without ever making six figures The real pitfalls to watch out for in the digital nomad and housesitting world (so you don't learn the hard way) The TLDR on healthcare, personal finance, and logistics that are holding you back from taking the leap How to travel more consciously in ways that give back to local communities rather than extract from them Her strategic approach to building a multi-six-figure investment portfolio while living a slow travel lifestyle Why "adulting" your way through digital nomadism actually creates more freedom, not less Who This Episode is Perfect For: Purpose-driven entrepreneurs dreaming of a sustainable travel lifestyle but worried about financial irresponsibility Remote workers ready to escape the American consumption treadmill without compromising their values Creatives and healers who want to expose themselves (and their families) to different cultures, languages, and worldviews Anyone who's tired of living to work and ready to design a life that prioritizes freedom, connection, and regeneration Conscious travelers who refuse to be part of gentrification tourism or digital colonialism Early-career professionals sitting on student debt who think slow travel is only for the wealthy Ready for a conversation that could literally change the course of your life? This isn't about YOLO-ing your way around the world with nothing to show for it—it's about building sustainable wealth while living aligned with your values across borders. 🌍✨ Learn more about Bianca Rappaport: Wanderwell Club - https://wanderwell.club/ IG - @wanderwellclub This episode is perfect for: conscious travel, sustainable digital nomad life, financial independence, slow travel, ethical tourism, house sitting abroad, remote work lifestyle, early retirement strategies, and anyone interested in escaping the rat race without reproducing extractive patterns. LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW MONEY SOCIAL CLUB: https://www.newmoneysocial.club/

Note: Audio quality is compromised for the first 1-2 minutes before clearing up completely—stick with us! Ever feel like you're doing ALL the "right" business things but still can't break through to that next level? 🤔 You've got the perfect niche, the polished website, the marketing strategy—but something still feels... off? Afrofuturist, Seer, and energetic strategist Pea the Feary is here to remind you that your business is actually one of the most beautiful art forms in reality—and when you treat it as such, everything shifts. As a teacher of energetics and symbolism who's been consciously studying manifestation since 2016, Pea specializes in helping creatives and healers understand the invisible forces that either propel or sabotage their success. She teaches how to "jump time, shape shift, and create" your way through a more aligned, successful life while staying aware of larger systemic forces. In this consciousness-expanding episode, we're covering: Why success is energetically simple (but humans are beautifully complex) The real distribution of effort needed between "vibes" and material action for sustainable growth How to navigate financial instability while building an aligned business without compromising your values Pea's journey as an artist who sees business-building as spiritual practice Why your internal complexity can be shaped into exactly the business you want when you use the right energetic tools How to reconnect with your core desires when society's version of success feels misaligned How to stay spiritually attuned while dealing with the material realities of entrepreneurship Who This Episode is Perfect For: Purpose-driven entrepreneurs who feel stuck despite having all the "right" strategies in place Creatives and healers who are exhausted by forcing ill-fitting business models Spiritual entrepreneurs ready to bridge the gap between energetic alignment and material success Anyone who's mastered manifestation but still struggles with consistent income flow Values-driven business owners craving more peace and flow (and way less grinding) in their work Sensitive, intuitive entrepreneurs who feel disconnected from conventional business advice Ready for a conversation that treats your business like the sacred art form it actually is? This isn't your typical business strategy chat—it's a deep dive into how your energetic state creates your material reality.  Learn more about Pea the Feary: website - https://www.peathefeary.com/ IG - @realizationbypea This episode is perfect for conscious entrepreneurs, spiritual business owners, energetic manifestation, creative entrepreneurs, intuitive business strategy, and anyone interested in combining ancient wisdom with modern business success. LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW MONEY SOCIAL CLUB: https://www.newmoneysocial.club/

Know you "should be" saving for retirement, but feel icked-out by investing in systems that contradict everything you believe in? 😵‍💫 Former investment manager turned values-aligned financial educator, Amanda Holden, is here to show you there's another way—and it doesn't require compromising your soul OR your future. As founder of Invested Development and a former investment manager who got tired of making rich white men richer, Amanda is on a mission to make investing accessible for folks historically left out of these conversations. She walks the walk (literally—she protests AND invests!) and proves that values-aligned investing isn't just possible—it's NECESSARY for co-creating a future we actually want to believe in. In this game-changing podcast episode, we're talking: Amanda's money story and journey from traditional investment manager to values-aligned educator What types of investments self-employed folks should actually be thinking about How to invest ethically even when you're working with limited funds Why traditional retirement advice falls flat for values-driven, self-employed creatives How a more collectively liberated future requires investment, not just divestment Practical steps to get started with ethical investing when you don't come from money Why your 401k doesn't have to force you to choose between your individual future and our collective futures How to make your money work FOR your values instead of against them How speaking up about issues she believes in (like the genocide in Gaza) have impacted her business and life and so much more! Who This Episode is Perfect For: Self-employed folks who don't have an employer contributing to retirement (lol) and aren't sure where to start Creative entrepreneurs living paycheck-to-paycheck who know they need to think about the future but feel conflicted + overwhelmed Anyone who doesn't come from money and has avoided investing because it felt inaccessible or "not for people like me" Purpose-driven people who want their money to work for their values, not against them—but don't know how to make that happen on a budget -Values-driven entrepreneurs ready for a money conversation that doesn't bypass systemic issues for individual gain Ready for a conversation that makes investing actually feel good AND aligned? This isn't your typical "girl boss" wealth-building chat—it's a real talk about how we can use our money as a tool for the world we want to see. 🌈 Learn more about Amanda Holden and Invested Development: https://www.amanda-holden.com/ https://www.amanda-holden.com/id-course https://www.instagram.com/dumpster.doggy/ Resources mentioned in this episode: VALUES-ALIGNED INDEX FUND LIST: ESGV Index ETF US Stock Market (broad) VFTAX Index Mutual Fund US Stock Market (large-cap) VSGX Index ETF International Stock Market  (developed) EAGG Index ETF US Bond Market (Mix) This episode is perfect for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, ethical investors, sustainable business owners, conscious creatives, values-aligned freelancers, and anyone interested in ESG investing, impact investing, socially responsible investing, and building wealth without compromising values. LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW MONEY SOCIAL CLUB: https://www.newmoneysocial.club/

Meta Marketing Mastery: A Conversation with Frannie from Elevate Her MarketingEpisode OverviewAre you tired of chasing Instagram algorithms and feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure to create organic content? In this value-packed episode, we sit down with Frannie, the brilliant mind behind Elevate Her Marketing, a multi-six figure boutique digital marketing agency specializing in Facebook & Instagram ads.About Our GuestFrannie is the founder of Elevate Her Marketing, where she and her expert team help 6, 7, and 8-figure online course creators scale their businesses through effective Meta advertising strategies. Her approach combines technical expertise with accessible, plain-English explanations that make Meta advertising approachable for everyone. Key Topics Covered- Getting started with Meta (Instagram + Facebook) ads as a beginner - Breaking free from the organic content creation hamster wheel - Current best practices for effective ad campaigns - Smart strategies to optimize ad spend while expanding reach - The crucial differences between "boosting" posts and using Meta Ads Manager - Frannie's personal entrepreneurial journey and money mindset - Embracing imperfection and learning from mistakes in businessPerfect For You If... - You're looking for sustainable ways to grow your business - You're feeling burnt out from constant organic content creation - You've been intimidated by Meta ads but want to learn - You're ready to invest in paid advertising but don't know where to start - You want to learn from someone who speaks your language, not tech jargonEpisode HighlightsIn this 60-minute chat, Frannie breaks down: - Simple, budget-friendly approaches to getting started with Meta ads - Time-saving strategies to balance organic and paid content - Current trends and opportunities in Meta advertising - Cost-effective techniques for maximizing ad reach - Real-world insights from her entrepreneurial journey Connect With Frannie Elevate Her Marketinghttps://elevatehermarketing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/elevatehermarketing_/ Resources Mentioned: - Meta Ad Library: https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=active&ad_type=political_and_issue_ads&country=US&media_type=all - www.newmoneysocial.club #DigitalMarketing #MetaAds #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurshipJourney #MarketingStrategy

Know you need to get a grip on your finances, but feel icked-out by capitalism? 😵‍💫 Finance-expert-slash-artist, Paco de Leon, is here to help–and speaks a language you can actually understand—no shame or patronizing necessary. As founder of Hell Yeah Bookkeeping, Host of Weird Finance Podcast, author of Finance to the People, and singer/guitarist in the awesome, LA-based band, Mister Fantasy, Paco's offering simple tips to manage your business finances–so you can go from feeling financially avoidant to financially empowered (AF). In this podcast episode, we're talking: - How to be more in control of your money - How to create a better relationship with your business finances (even if you kind of hate capitalism) - Why it can be cool to SEPARATE your art from your business - How to break out of the debt cycle and begin building wealth - How to create a simple, financial management workflow into your business (even as a non-"finance-y" person) - How to infuse more FUN and CREATIVITY into your business - Paco's money story and entrepreneurial journey and so much more! Learn more about Paco de Leon: https://thehellyeahgroup.com/ https://hellyeahbk.com/ Get her book, Finance For The People: https://thehellyeahgroup.com/finance-for-the-people Learn about the Profit First method she mentions (by Mike Michalowicz) here: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/ Learn about Novo Bank (an online bank for entrepreneurs that can automatically divide up your revenue in the Profit First Method) here: https://onboarding.novo.co/signup?referral_code=EdenConnelly

As a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, Wendy is passionate about accessible and inclusive nutrition education. She is the co-host of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, and the co-founder of Diabetes Digital, a tech platform that provides nutrition counseling for people with diabetes. With over 10 years of clinical experience, she co-authored the cookbook '28-Day Plant-Powered Health Reboot' and co-founded Food Heaven—an online platform and podcast offering resources on cooking, intuitive eating, and body respect. She’s been featured in a number of publications, including Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health, The Food Network Magazine, and more. In this episode, we cover: Wendy's Money Story How Wendy & her partner went from working in the medical system as Registered Dietitians to starting their own culturally appropriate, weight-inclusive nutrition companies How being more of themselves set them apart in the wellness world How Instagram powered their growth, what it's like to have 128k followers, and "lessons learned" from many years in the biz How they evolved their 12-year-old nutrition content company into a diabetes care startup Buying, renovating, designing & hosting rental properties overseas and at home and so much more! Follow Wendy along at @BohioHomes and @DigitalDiabetes Follow New Money Social Club @newmoneysocial.club Subscribe to our newsletter and join the New Money Social Club for just $97/month at newmoneysocial.club

Allie Mason is a social media strategist, researcher, experienced copywriter, and content producer having worked in journalism, wellness, radio and television production, entrepreneurship, and government for over 15 years. After spending 8 years building a social media management agency, she pivoted and launched Something Greater School of Social — a social media education and coaching company serving purpose-driven experts, entrepreneurs, and celebrities who are committed to something greater. At the School of Social, Allie helps her students and clients understand how social media works and supports them to create custom social media strategies that align with their goals, values, and voices. In this episode, we cover: Allie's entrepreneurial journey Her relationship with money and capitalism Her best social media growth tips  How she balances real life with screen time How to be successful on social media without compromising your soul or values Follow Allie along at @somethinggreatersocialFollow New Money Social Club @newmoneysocial.club Subscribe to our newsletter and join the New Money Social Club for just $97/month at newmoneysocial.club

It’s high time we gave ourselves permission to be our whole, abundant, creative, playful, healing selves––not just privately, but in business, too. Solonje Burnett (@solonjeburnett) is the founder of @weedauntie and @erven.ai (and many other dreamy projects), and has plenty to share around walking a path of easeful, aligned abundance. In this rare, behind-the-scenes chat, we cover: Solonje’s relationship with money and capitalism Balancing multiple creative projects Her take on social media & experience growing multiple accounts Self-doubt, and navigating other people’s expectations of us Work as medium for liberation Respecting and working with plant medicine And so much more! Solonje Burnett is the founder of weed auntie , co-founder and Chief Culture & Community Officer of erven.ai. A Caribbean-American multihyphenate, culture curator, creator, brand strategist, spaceholder and experience producer, she focuses on creating inclusive and intersectional containers for holistic wellbeing rooted in connectivity and care while amplifying marginalized + melanated practitioners, creatives, and entrepreneurs in cannabis and beyond. Solonje speaks, partners, and consults on brand education + marketing, social equity, sustainability, self care, sexual health, racial injustice, gender discrimination, and community empowerment. Learn more about Solonje, weed auntie, erven.ai, and New Money Social Club.

“Startups” aren’t for everyone. If you’re looking to work for yourself in a way that feels creative, spacious, and financially sustainable––no hyper/endless growth or investor-pressure necessary, this talk is for you. Enjoy this rare, behind-the-scenes chat with Puno of ilovecreatives , ilovecreatives.studio, and multiple epic courses for freelancers & creatives. We cover: Puno’s relationship with money Finding her flow with work, productivity, and motherhood Moving through the inevitable cringeyness of putting yourself “out there” & making mistakes in business-building Building a “lifestyle business” vs. trying to follow the startup hustle trap and so much more! Learn more about Puno here, ilovecreatives here, and New Money Social Club here.

What is “money trauma,” and how is it affecting our finances? Can we get real about the inequitable impacts of capitalism and consumerism, while building values-driven businesses at the same time? Check out this mind-expanding talk with Chantel Chapman, founder of Trauma of Money. Chantel is the CEO and co-founder of the Trauma of Money - an accredited course certifying professionals in trauma-aware and trauma-informed approaches to finance. Drawing influence from 14 years of experience as a mortgage broker, 10 years as a financial literacy consultant, and extensive research in addiction, behavioral science, trauma, community economic development, and mindfulness, Chantel is renowned for her cutting-edge, relatable, and trauma-informed money guidance. She’s taught and written personal and entrepreneurial finance curriculums for Universities and fellowships and was the lead player in building Canada's first-ever digital mortgage experience with free credit score and a consultant on several other innovative products for one of Canada's largest Fintech brands. Chantel is a settler of European descent who works and resides on the stolen traditional lands of the Kwantlen (kwaant·luhn), Musqueam (“mus-kwee-um”), and Tswassen (saa·wa·sn) peoples. We cover: Chantel’s money story How Chantel makes sense of living and working within an inequitable, capitalist system, where so much harm has transpired. What’s missing from financial literacy conversations Chantel’s entrepreneurial journey De-conditioning from hyper-productivity and overwork Healing our relationship with money and capitalism And so much more! Follow @ChantelChapman and @TraumaOfMoney. Learn more about Trauma of Money here and the New Money Social Club here.

A rare, intersectional chat with Kaluhyanu: Michelle Schenandoah—a traditional member of the Onʌyota':aka (Oneida) Nation Wolf Clan of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and founder of Rematriation —an Indigenous women's led magazine and movement to restore the sacred to the mother. We cover: Michelle's relationship with money & capitalism Reframing gender roles, honoring and restoring value to "women's work" Conscious land "ownership" and ethical wealth-building The Rematriation movement, & how it can inform labor, the economy, and our relationship with land And so much more. Learn more about Michelle here, Rematriation here, and New Money Social Club here.

Join us for a rare, behind-the-scenes chat with Kellie Wagner, founder of Collective—a DEI Lab, an industry-leading, modern diversity, equity, and inclusion company. As a Black, queer, female founder who has lived through as much loss and struggle as she has triumph and glory—Kellie has a LOT to teach around courage, radical empathy, failure, and self-care as an actual means of survival in both life and entrepreneurship. We cover: Kellie’s story with money How to pace your progress within massive systemic injustice How Kellie’s mental health journey informs her leadership style Kellie’s experience scaling from a 3 to 30-person team in a matter of months How to keep going, and growing, through financial difficulties Upholding equitable and inclusive values even when the going gets tough and so much more! Follow Kellie @KellieMWagner, check out Collective–a DEI Lab, and learn more about New Money Social Club.

Don’t miss this extra-epic chat with renowned herbalist, Amanda David of Rootwork Herbals and the People’s Medicine School. Learn how Amanda shifted her relationship with money and capitalism to go from a liberated-but-financially-struggling business model into a life of mutual thriveability and dependable abundance. We cover: How Amanda transformed her relationship with money and capitalism to thrive within a misaligned system Her unique business model allows her to serve our most marginalized folks without sacrificing profitability How she’s implemented a form of “interpersonal reparations” to subsidize her business Learning from nature (biomimicry) in business and marketing How to grow a social media account when you kind of hate social media Learn more about Amanda and Rootwork Herbals here, and New Money Social Club here.

A chat with Kris Sugatan, founder & CEO of Sugatan.io, a leading growth marketing firm that helps eCommerce startups scale a million in monthly revenue. Learn Kris’ brilliant journey from waitressing to founding and scaling her own globally-situated digital marketing agency in a few short years. She says, “Honestly, I fear being a mediocre version of myself more than the failing that’s sure to come in my attempt to be a master at business building.” We cover: How Kris broke into the growth marketing world after a career in fine dining How she organizes her time so she can be super productive while enjoying life Lessons in growing and scaling a global team How she deals with the fear of failure and f*cking up Million-dollar growth hacks for email marketing, social media ads, and conversion rate optimization Follow Kris @SugatanKris, check out Sugatan.io, and learn more about New Money Social Club.

How do you grow a profitable, sustainable food business that's good for its people, the planet, and profits? In this episode of the New Money Social Club podcast, host Eden chats with Samantha Abrams, who she describes as, “one of the most humble, badass entrepreneurs you'll ever meet.” Samantha is the cofounder of Emmy's Organics, a delicious healthy cookie company that she started with her partner, Ian, back in 2009, in his mom's kitchen as a way of creating healthy treats that he could actually eat (as someone who lives with chronic illness). Over the years, they've grown from a local farmer's market stand in Ithaca NY, to a nationally distributed operation whose healthy treats can be found in Whole Foods, Sprouts, Walmart, Wegmans and more. In 2021, Emmy's was acquired by Grupo Bimbo, the largest bakery business in the world, through a conscious deal that allowed Ian, Samantha, and their team to still play a role in the company, while upholding their values. In this episode, we cover: Samantha's money story Emmy's slow, conscious, homegrown growth model Balancing profit with values Million dollar marketing lessons Failing forward and so much more! Learn more about New Money Social Club , Samantha Abrams, and Emmys Organics.