Hood Winked: Surviving the Scam Rita Owens

In this episode of our series "Hoodwink: Surviving the Scam," we're diving into the story behind the name. Host Rita Owens opens up about her personal experience of being scammed out of $25,000 and how it inspired her to create this podcast. She discusses the importance of shedding light on scams, breaking the silence, and arming ourselves with knowledge and resilience. Rita reveals how she fell victim to an internet guru, the red flags she missed, and the power of reclaiming control. Get rea...

In this eye-opening episode of "Hood Winked: Surviving the Scam," we're diving deep into the subtle, yet significant red flags that signal a scam in the making. From the first point of contact to financial gimmicks, learn how to spot the tactics scam artists commonly use to deceive entrepreneurs. Arm yourself with knowledge as we expose emotional manipulations, bogus credentials, and sketchy payment methods that scammers often employ. Tune in to elevate your scam-spotting game and protect you...

In this gripping episode, host Rita Owens delves deep into the shocking story of Financial Expert, Rachel Gibbs, (ex- Financial Crime Investigator) who found herself on the other side of the equation—as a scam victim. Betrayed by a so-called 'friend' in her industry, Rachel's life story was ruthlessly exploited and her intellectual property stolen. To make matters worse, she faced an onslaught of retaliation from her scammer.But Rachel's story is not one of defeat. Through relentless resilien...

Dive into this gripping episode of "Hood Winked: Surviving the Scam" with host Rita Owens, as she unfolds a story that's as captivating as it is cautionary. Guest Tamaris Massengale shares a startling story on how she was scammed and deceived by a smooth-talking Online Real Estate Guru who offered tantalizing promises that threatened to destroy her business dreams.Rita and Tamaris dissect the scammer's seductive strategies, offering an insider's look at the deceptive practices that even seaso...

In this insightful episode of "Hood Winked: Surviving the Scam," host Rita Owens delves into the deceptive world of pyramid schemes in the digital age, particularly those proliferating on social media. Rita breaks down how these scams operate, luring unsuspecting entrepreneurs with the allure of easy success and wealth. She highlights the subtle yet significant differences between legitimate multi-level marketing (MLM) opportunities and illegal pyramid schemes, emphasizing the importance of u...

Welcome to the premier episode of the "FundHer Ready" podcast, with Rita Owens! In this episode, Rita shares her personal experience of making a $25k funding mistake that cost her everything. Through her story, she hopes to inspire other female entrepreneurs to learn from her mistakes and avoid the pitfalls of business funding. Join her as she discusses the importance of financial education, the dangers of taking on too much debt, and the value of perseverance in the face of failure.Join My C...