Description

Diane King Hall sits down with Farnoosh Torabi, host of the So Money podcast and author of the book 'A Healthy State of Panic.' Torabi shares her origin story and what sparked her personal finance journey. She discusses the financial challenges faced by immigrants and the need for open conversations about money.

Farnoosh emphasizes the importance of embracing fear and using it as a tool for personal and financial growth. She also highlights the shift in investment strategies, moving towards passive investing and long-term wealth accumulation. Farnoosh encourages women to be proactive with their money, negotiate for higher salaries, and prioritize saving and investing. She advises aspiring entrepreneurs to start small, leverage their skills, and use technology to their advantage. Lastly, Farnoosh emphasizes the value of trusting your fears and using them as a guide in decision-making.

Takeaways

• Open conversations about money are important, especially for immigrants and those facing financial challenges.
• Embrace fear and use it as a tool for personal and financial growth.

• Women should be proactive with their money, negotiate for higher salaries, and prioritize saving and investing.
• Start small, leverage skills, and use technology to your advantage when starting a business.
• Trust your fears and use them as a guide in decision-making.

Additional Notes:

*This podcast is for educational and informational purposes. The content is not intended to be a substitute for financial or legal advice from your own financial advisor, accountant or attorney.
* You can follow podcast host Diane King Hall @dianekinghall on all social channels.