Join us as we talk with Steven M. Hughes, Financial Therapist, Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®, and Reiki Master Teacher, about unpacking our relationship with money and transforming financial habits. We explore topics like becoming a financial faucet for your family, navigating the tension between a scarcity mindset and YOLO spending, creating your “fun” fund, and sharing client success stories from Steven that showcase the power of blending financial psychology, behavioral finance, and Reiki energy healing.

A recognized financial expert, Steven serves as the on-air money specialist for CBS-WLTX and has appeared on CNBC Your Money and CBS Money Watch. He has partnered with leading brands such as Google, Airbnb, and ABC News, as well as universities including the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Pittsburgh, helping students, faculty, and employees gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances.

Tune in for practical strategies to build financial wellness, shift your mindset, and take control of your money journey.

Want to bring Steven to your college or company? Contact him at: https://stevenmhughes.com/speaking/

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If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor. Visit https://betterhelp.com/thenotokpod for a discount on your first month of therapy. If you have questions about the brand relating to how the therapists are credentialed, their privacy policy, or therapist compensation, here is anoverview written by the YouTube creators behind the channel Cinema Therapy that goes into these topics: https://www.reddit.com/r/cinema_therapy/comments/1dpriql/addressing_the_betterhelp_concerns_headon_deep/

We’re joined today by Essence Moore, licensed esthetician,founder of AraxEssence, and owner of Lineage Studio NYC. With over a decade of experience, has dedicated her career to empowering others through safe, informed self-care. Essence brings her passion for holistic skincare and deep expertise in treating and celebrating Black skin to the conversation. Weexplore not only the science and artistry behind skincare but also how cultural standards of beauty impact self-perception and self-care.

Together, we discuss challenging harmful beauty myths,understanding melanin-rich skin and creating intentional spaces where skincare becomes both empowerment and restoration. Essence shares how her work helps clients reconnect with their skin — and their lineage — while redefining what beauty truly means.

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Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @TheeSkinBoss

Products: AraxEssence.com

Services: www.LineageStudioNYC.com

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Today, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Webb, founder of Colorism Healing and a global leader in the fight to end colorism.

Dr. Sarah has dedicated her career to addressing the deep impacts of colorism—bias and discrimination based on skin tone—through education, creativity, and healing. Her work stretches across continents, from teaching college courses and publishing books to hosting international writing contests, leading workshops and retreats, coaching clients, and mentoring students worldwide.

With features on Fox Soul TV, Forbes, TEDx, MTV, and NPR, Dr. Sarah has used her voice and platform to amplify the urgent need for healing and equity while helping individuals and communities reclaim their power and self-worth.

In this episode, we explore her journey, the mission of Colorism Healing, and the strategies she’s developed to challenge systemic bias while building spaces rooted in joy, empowerment, and community.

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Website: https://colorismhealing.com/

Instagram: @colorismhealing

YouTube: (99) Colorism Healing - YouTube

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