Money Memories

Mar 25 2025 103 ep. 19 mins 6
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Money Memories is a podcast that’s on a mission to make money conversations less taboo — one memory at a time. Each week we interview a new guest, and discuss how their earliest money memory affected their professional trajectories and molded their relationship to personal finance.

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A Student Loan "Sherpa" Breaks Down What Borrowers Need to Know

Mar 25 2025 23 mins  
Student loan expert Michael Lux—featured in The Wall Street Journal—has spent years helping borrowers navigate the complexities of repayment and policy changes as the founder of The Student Loan Sherpa. In this episode of Money Memories, we break down the latest in student loans: key policy shifts, smart repayment strategies, and what borrowers need to know now. Want more e

From Nigeria to Wall Street: A Journey of Resilience and Financial Freedom

Mar 12 2025 15 mins  
We’re joined by Ehis Akhetuamhen, host and creator of Unmuted Moments, a podcast about finding your voice in work and life. He shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a one-bedroom apartment in Nigeria to building a career in finance in the U.S. After losing his father at 13, he learned that financial success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about where you work. We

How Even $5 Can Change Your Financial Future

Feb 26 2025 21 mins  
Many of us grew up with a scarcity mindset around money. Tim Flacke, co-founder of Commonwealth, explores how that mindset develops, why savings matter beyond just dollars and cents, and how his organization is working to change financial systems for the better.

Generational Wisdom: Financial Lessons from My Grandmother

Jan 30 2025 16 mins  
Ilona sits down with Katrina Robinson, a professional trustee and wealth management expert, whose journey spans Kingston, Jamaica, to leading the multinational estate planning firm Cone Marshall. Katrina shares how her grandmother's wisdom and lessons on saving shaped her approach to planning for the future. Katrina also discusses the importance of financial planning at every stage

Why Investing in Yourself is the Best Financial Decision

Jan 15 2025 26 mins  
Ximena Aleman, CEO and co-founder of Prometeo, shares her incredible journey from growing up in Montevideo, Uruguay, to leading a fintech infrastructure company in Latin America. She discusses the financial challenges of her childhood, and how she navigated a transition from a career in journalism to tech. Ximena provides insights into Prometeo's work in revolutionizing financial s

From Caja de los Zapatos to Financial Freedom: Alejandra Lozano's Journey with Operation Hope

Jul 19 2024 20 mins  
Meet Alejandra Lozano, a dedicated Financial Wellbeing Coach for Operation HOPE, located inside Wells Fargo’s HOPE Inside center in South LA. With over seven years of experience in the finance industry, Alejandra is passionate about uplifting black and brown communities and empowering their financial journeys. Alejandra shares how her childhood experience with "la caja de los zap

One Founder's Journey from Small Town Roots to Becoming a Tech Titan

Jun 27 2024 24 mins  
Hans Koch is the CEO of the augmented reality platform MyXR. Hans shares poignant memories of growing up in Southwestern Michigan, reflecting on his early money lessons and the influence of his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into the impact of his father's battle with ALS, which in turn shaped his outlook on life and business. Hans recounts his first ventures into rea

Is That Really What I Wake Up Everyday To Do? [Archive]

May 01 2024 16 mins  
Tosin Mills is the product and growth strategy manager at Microsoft. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management. Tosin shares how her experience of moving from Nigeria to the United States played an important role in her understanding of the value of money, and what her favorite money slogan is. Bo

The Dangers of Being Penny Wise, Pound Foolish

Apr 18 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, guest John Hill reflects on his childhood lessons in saving and the importance of compound interest instilled by his family in Western Pennsylvania. Transitioning to a career in asset management, John shares insights into founding Quorus, a technology-enabled asset manager aimed at personalizing investment portfolios. John also offers beginner tips for financial we

Empowering Financial Inclusion: One Leader’s Global Journey to Fintech Innovation [Archival Episode]

Mar 28 2024 21 mins  
Leslie Gillin is the Chief Growth Officer of Pagaya, a lending platform that uses artificial intelligence to improve credit decision-making. Leslie shares how her mother instilled the importance of financial independence early on, and the challenges she faced around unconscious biases as a woman in the C-suite. This is an archival episode from October 2023.