Financing Ambition℠ – A Personal Finance Podcast from Laurel Road

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Financing Ambition℠ – A Personal Finance Podcast from Laurel Road

Laurel Road takes a deep-dive into financial wellness and success in the land of capitalism. Connect the dots that keep you on track to your dreams, with practical tips for everyday money and career moves that help shape the life you’ve always wanted.

  1. FEB 10

    Improving Healthcare Through Community with Black Health Connect

    Dr. Duclas Charles, Founder of Black Health Connect, joins us to talk about the community-building work he’s doing to bridge gaps in diversity and representation in healthcare. Listen as he and host Eric Sutton discuss why racial concordance, cultural competency training (CCT), equity, and inclusion are so important to healthcare careers and patient outcomes. Episode Notes https://www.blackhealthconnect.com/https://www.instagram.com/blackhealthconnect/aeaweb.orgharvardpublichealth.org commonwealthfund.orghttps://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fundreports/2024/apr/advancing-racial-equity-us-health-care bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.combmchealthservres.biomedcentral.comequityhealthj.biomedcentral.comHave a financial question for our experts? Submit your question here.

    27 min

  2. JAN 29

    Thrive in 2025: Eat Well, Spend Smart, Stay Connected with Rachel Brief, MS RD

    Rachel Brief, a Registered Dietitian based in New York City, joins us to kick off Season 4 with a conversation about three important topics: Food, friends, and finances. Listen as she shares her dietitian’s wisdom about these intertwined aspects of our lives, and hear her advice on how to set wellness goals – the SMART way – for the year ahead.

    32 min

  3. JAN 10

    Season 3 Finale: Your Top Money Questions Answered by Our Experts

    In our Season 3 finale episode of Financing Ambition, financial experts from the Laurel Road team respond to questions submitted by our listeners. Listen as Diana Welch Howell, Shan Agish, Cassandra Hume, Sarah McClutchy, and Dr. Chirag Shah provide answers to five top financial questions from 2024.

    12 min

  4. 10/29/2024

    Tales from the Financial Crypt: Spooky Stories of Money Mishaps

    In this special Halloween episode of Financing Ambition, listen to seven spooky stories of money mishaps that will shiver your wallet's spine – from mortgage nightmares and haunted credit scores to ATM machines that feast on debit cards in foreign lands. Hosted by Eric Sutton, with stories contributed by Laurel Road member advocates and team members.

    29 min

  5. 10/15/2024

    $1.2 Million Forgiven: How Two Doctors Found Student Loan Freedom

    Collectively, Drs. Tiffany Tavernier and David Thomas had an astonishing $1.2 million in student loan debt forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. While the two physicians have different medical backgrounds – Dr. Tavernier in radiology and Dr. Thomas in immunology – their individual student loan debt journeys share an common ground: Neither one had to make a single payment on their student loans prior to forgiveness. Learn about the unique set of circumstances and timing that made it possible in this episode, hosted by Eric Sutton, Laurel Road’s Head of Design & Content.

    45 min

  6. 08/05/2024

    Beyond the White Coat: Parenthood in the Medical Field

    In celebration of Parents Day on July 28th, Child Psychiatrist Dr. Linda Drozdowicz joins Laurel Road's Cassandra Hume for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges of balancing parenthood with a career in medicine. Listen for Dr. Drozdowicz's expert advice on childcare, time management, financial considerations, and more.

    27 min

  7. 06/04/2024

    Breaking Barriers: LGBTQ+ Healthcare with Dr. James Kostek

    Join us for a special Pride Month episode of Financing Ambition as host Eric Sutton sits down with Dr. James Kostek, the medical director of the Baby Siperstein Proud Center in Somerville, New Jersey. Eric and Dr. Kostek discuss the complexities and inequities LGBTQ+ individuals face in seeking medical care,  as well as the past, present, and future of LGBTQ+ healthcare. Dr. Kostek shares invaluable advice for aspiring medical professionals and stresses the importance of passion, motivation, and specialized education. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion on the progress and persistent challenges in this realm of healthcare.

    24 min

  8. 04/18/2024

    Don't Fall for Fraud – How to Spot Red Flags 🚩

    In our Financial Literacy Month episode, Laurel Road's Director of Credit and Operational Strategy, Jessica Agnello, and Laurel Road's Product Operations Manager, Cheryl Forth, join the podcast for a conversation about financial fraud and scams – a growing problem in our increasingly cashless world. The discussion covers how to identify the red flags of a scam and best practices for protecting your money.

    25 min
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Laurel Road takes a deep-dive into financial wellness and success in the land of capitalism. Connect the dots that keep you on track to your dreams, with practical tips for everyday money and career moves that help shape the life you’ve always wanted.

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