Welcome to Money Memories! The podcast designed to make money conversations less taboo - one money memory&nbsp; at a time.&nbsp; I’m your host, Ilona, and each week, I interview a different set of guests about their earliest or most impactful experiences with money, and how it’s affected their personal development. What's Your Money Memory?

Welcome to Money Memories

Caroline is an artist whose journey is as colorful as the fabric on her custom punch needle creations. After graduating from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a B.F.A in Fibers, Caroline moved out to San Francisco, where she now works as an Assistant Art Director for Gap Online. Alongside her professional career, Caroline runs a small but growing handmade textile and homegoods business called Punch Color Studio. In the last year, the business has grown to include in-person and virtual workshops where Caroline instructs students in learning a modern take on the traditional craft of punch needle. She hopes to continue to inspire creativity in the years to come and looks forward to further evolving her business.&nbsp; &nbsp;Join us, and learn how Caroline used the lessons she learned by saving for a Barbie Dream house as a little girl to help grow a successful creative side hustle! &nbsp;Punch Color Studio

Punching Your Way to a Successful Side Hustle

Warren Gosling has learned that money is the key to unlocking more freedom and time. Warren graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of Manchester. He entered the banking industry on Barclays' graduate scheme where he spent 4 years, before moving to PricewaterhouseCoopers' risk management consulting practice. There, his project engagements included a number of high-profile finance firms, including Lehman Brothers, Citibank, RBS, UBS. He is now an independent contractor. Outside of work, Warren has a strong dedication to providing financial literacy and setting people up on their journey towards financial freedom- especially communities of color.&nbsp; We talk about how Warren’s Caribbean roots have shaped his mission to give back and the moment he realized that money does not necessarily make you happy while working in a high-paying, fast-paced industry. Warren Gosling  https://www.instagram.com/warrengosling/

How Paying Off Debt Taught this YouTuber a New Meaning for Success and Happiness

Music and dance have always played an important role in Armand Mignot’s life. After graduating from MIT, Armand began his career in finance. He spent years at JP Morgan and BV Investment Partners, where he advised and invested in mid-to-large cap companies in the tech space. From there, he went to Harvard Business School where he co-founded a fintech startup called Finfox that helped small businesses automate their finance processes.&nbsp; Meanwhile, he was also a semi-professional salsa dancer, having the opportunity to perform at events like the Boston Celtics NBA half-time shows. He merged his love for both dance and entrepreneurship with his most recent startup. Armand is currently the founder of RenRico, a startup with a mobile app whose mission is to uplift underrepresented talent in the dance industry and social media space more broadly. Join us as we discuss how Armand was inspired by his Chinese-Jamaican mother to pursue entrepreneurship, and how along the way, he’s managed to create wealth for others. RenRico  Instagram: ,

Dancing Your Way Into Entrepreneurship

Linda Cheung knew early that she didn’t want to be ruled by money. Linda is a climate artist and activist based in Miami, Florida. She founded Before It's Too Late (BITL) to bring together artists, innovators, students and community to build a more sustainable society and restore our natural world. Prior to BITL, Linda held 9 years of professional experience in the marketing, finance and renewable energy industries. Linda has also worked on international social impact projects in Guatemala, Kenya and India, and she grew up helping her entrepreneurial family launch restaurants and other small businesses. &nbsp; Before It's Too Late

Measuring Success By More Than Money

Max Nova counts green: professionally, and personally. Max is a graduate of Yale University and one of the founders of SilviaTerra.&nbsp; Using satellite imagery and AI, he is building a marketplace that values every acre of forest for timber, carbon, wildlife habitat, and other types of natural capital.&nbsp; Max also loves to read and will gladly accept any book recommendations except for paranormal romance. We talk about what lessons Max has learned from Mr. Money Moustache, and why he considers himself a risk-averse entrepreneur. Silvia Terra https://www.silviaterra.com/

Counting All That Green

Entrepreneurship runs through Sbusiso "Bubu" Buna's veins. Bubu grew up in South Africa, and hails from a long line of entrepreneurs. He is the CEO of Jobox, an EdTech startup that connects businesses with high-quality students. Jobox works together with higher education institutions to find the best candidates, improve graduate employability, and provide data-driven insights. We discuss how Bubu found his "why" from the lessons that his grandfather taught him. Unicorn Podcast    Jobox  &nbsp;

Demystifying the Unicorn

Emily&nbsp;Elmore is a former Air Force pilot and combat veteran with an extensive background in technology and growth management. After being medically retired for losing functional use of her right arm, she became Head of Growth for Nav.it, a money management app that provides exceptional tools and community to transform our money mindset and build financial wellness. Nav.It Website:  App:  or  &nbsp;

Bear and the Bull