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Money Sex Gen X

Money Sex Gen X - Podcast

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Money Sex Gen X (“MSG”) is a weekly podcast convo between gentlemen Gen X’ers Mr. Eric McLoyd and co-host Big Stew. These CHI-TOWN based hosts feel like Generation X needs to be portrayed better in the media. No shade or hate but they feel like Baby Boomers + Millennials get all the shine. Without judgment, they dive into topics like “Is College A Joke?”, “What Does It Mean To Be Black?” and “Let’s Talk About Sex” in hopes of uncovering new truths for viewers and themselves. Their painfully ...
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Confessions of Generation X

Confessions of Generation X by Sean Rockman

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I am a Generation X'er. I rant and rave about culture and my past. I talk about stuff from the 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's, 2010's. Music, films, technology, TV, society, entertainment, psychology, sociology, anthropology, health, mental health, motivation, education, and being an artist.
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The Uplifters

Aransas Savas

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The Uplifters Podcast is the 2023 Gold Signal Award Winner for Most Inspiring Podcast. This show is dedicated to celebrating the Uplifters. In each episode you’ll discover: -The deeply personal stories of courageous and inspiring women who have worked through challenges to create big, joyful lives -The way their blocks and barriers became tools for success -The powerful mindset techniques you can use to create your biggest life The research is clear: If we surround ourselves with people who ...
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Join your eccentric Aunty Robin for this monthly podcast In which we will embark on what is called the Hero's Journey, to discover our true authentic self. For this revolution we are going to look at our belief systems, how we respond to things in our lives, learn how to control our emotions, learn how to heal our past trauma, connect back to your authentic self, and learn how to listen to your own inner voice instead of others. We will be utilizing a variety of methods based in Psychology, ...
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Episode Summary Join host Aransas Savas as she kicks off the highly requested Late Bloomers series with memoirist and publisher Sari Botton. In this deeply resonant conversation, Sari shares her journey of publishing her memoir "And You May Find Yourself: Confessions of a Late Blooming Gen X Weirdo" after 15 years of wrestling with fear and self-do…
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Karly Swaim holds an unofficial world record in joggling—a sport that combines jogging and juggling. Her transformation from perfectionist paralysis to athletic courage offers practical lessons for anyone ready to stop letting fear of failure control their life. What You'll Learn: How to identify safe spaces for growth and experimentation Practical…
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Dating coach and podcast host Lakshmi Rengarajan joins Aransas Savas to challenge everything you think you know about finding love after 40. Discover why traditional dating advice fails midlife daters, how to build authentic connections through storytelling, and why your forties and fifties might actually be the perfect time for romance. What You'l…
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Episode Description: MacArthur Fellow Cristina Jimenez shares her powerful journey from living as an undocumented teenager in fear and shame to co-founding United We Dream, the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the United States. In this deeply moving conversation, she reveals how finding her voice didn't happen in isolation—it happened i…
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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Dr. Boyce Watkins sits down with Eric to explore what it really means to be pro-Black—beyond slogans and surface-level gestures. Eric shares how his journey began in Greater Englewood, Chicago, where a chance introduction to grassroots organizing led him to become the first executive director and board …
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Episode Description: Meet Melissa Aviles-Ramos, Chancellor of New York City Public Schools – the youngest and first Latina to lead the nation's largest school system. From growing up as the first in her family to graduate high school to now overseeing the education of nearly a million students, Melissa shares how childhood experiences with educatio…
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Send us a text What really happens after you hit six figures? In this candid conversation, Eric sits down with Rozerrio Camel — a senior software engineer at JP Morgan Chase, real estate equity raiser, and former Northrop Grumman engineer — to unpack the highs and lows of financial success. From early mistakes with credit cards and student loans, t…
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Episode Description: Deshi Singh went from Wall Street finance executive to co-founding Chamber of Mothers, a national nonprofit that's united 45 chapters across 30+ states to advocate for paid leave, accessible childcare, and maternal health. In this conversation, we explore how to move from overwhelm to engagement, why hope matters more than happ…
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Send us a text Ready to become unfuckable with? That's the revolutionary ideals at the heart of Auntie Robin's new podcast direction. Saying goodbye to Kicked Can Generations Podcast, she's embracing a fresh path focused on fierce self-love and challenging beliefs that no longer serve us. Drawing inspiration from her great aunt who "gave zero shits…
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Send us a text On this installment of MSG Presents: Characters From Corporate, a listener writes in about a coworker who never speaks back—despite her repeated attempts to be friendly. She’s a Black woman. He’s a Black man. And his silence is starting to get under her skin. Eric and Big Stew weigh in: Is she overthinking it, or is he just being rud…
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Episode Description: Holly Diamond arrived in New York with $400 and a dream, faced the heartbreak of job searching during the 2009 recession, and eventually opened a restaurant during the pandemic to employ her parents. Now she's the CEO of Work Onward, a map-based hiring platform connecting small businesses with local workers, especially in immig…
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Episode Description Join host Aransas Savas as she reconnects with Alex Stried, former Chief Product Officer at Cerebral who left her executive role to co-found Poppins, a revolutionary 24/7 pediatric care and parent coaching platform. In this candid conversation, Alex shares how the Surgeon General's declaration of parent stress as a public health…
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Send us a text 🚀 Tales from the Start Up In this debut episode, we respond to a powerful message from Cleveland, Ohio. A Black Gen X middle school principal is launching a side hustle—offering coaching on setting up Shopify and other digital storefronts. She’s short on time but big on ambition, and she wants to generate income fast. We unpack real-…
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Send us a text In this emotional installment of “Characters From Corporate.” A Man from Houston shares a confession that unpack the darker sides of Black masculinity and ambition in corporate America. The first story comes from a 38-year-old engineer who admits to bullying his team, only to face a heartbreaking wake-up call when one of his direct r…
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Send us a text In Part 2 of this powerful Eric on Money series, Eric McLoyd breaks down the essentials of stock market investing for everyday people ready to build wealth on their own terms. Whether you're a beginner or still sitting on the sidelines, this is your practical guide to becoming a shareholder — aka owning your first company. Eric share…
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This Week’s Featured Uplifter: Dina Berrin Dina Berrin is a professional intuitive and coach, but her journey from corporate sales executive to master tarot reader wasn't a straight line. For years, she kept her mystical studies hidden, reading cards at parties but never discussing it at work, helping colleagues in bathroom conversations but always…
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How to Stop Taking Everyone's Stress Personally | 5,000-Year-Old Secret to Better Relationships | Carey DavidsonEver wonder why some people drain your energy while others light you up? Or why the same communication patterns keep causing problems in your relationships, no matter how hard you try to fix them?In this episode, relationship expert Carey…
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Hi! New here? Welcome to the Uplifters! I'm Aransas Savas. I've spent the last 20 years at the intersection of behavior change research and coaching. On The Uplifters Podcast, we share diverse stories of women who have found something beautiful on the other side of the hard stuff. Despite self-doubt and fear (and honestly, who doesn't have those?),…
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Send us a text In this #WisdomWednesday episode, Big Stew and E-Money get real about something we all struggle with: how to let go of people, habits, or situations that are holding us back — without feeling guilty about it. The fellas break down three practical steps for removing "dead weight" from your life: Commit to letting it go — whether it's …
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Send us a text In this kickoff to the Stock Investing for Beginners series, Eric breaks down what most financial pros skip — the real reason 53% of people don’t invest. It’s not about money. It’s about knowledge, mindset, and confidence. Eric shares: What a stock really is (minus the jargon) Why the market exists and how to use it wisely How to pre…
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Episode Description In this inspiring episode of The Uplifters Podcast, host Aransas Savas sits down with Vanessa Hutchinson-Szekely, a California-French educator who made a bold career pivot from 20 years in teaching to founding Big Belly Breathing, her mindfulness and meditation platform. Vanessa shares her transformative journey from San Francis…
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Send us a text Sometimes healing demands that we show up exactly as we are - messy, unfiltered, and courageously vulnerable. Fresh from finalizing my divorce and barely settled into my new apartment, I'm coming to you raw and unedited from the pool area of my complex, sporting a bikini at 53 because my ancestors and spirit guides pushed me to be se…
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Episode 117 Episode Description Host Aransas Savas sits down with multihyphenate artist Karisma Jay to explore how to build an abundance mindset even when resources feel scarce. Karisma, a Broadway performer, filmmaker, educator, and founder of Abundance Academy, shares her powerful reframe from asking "What don't I have?" to "What's in my luggage …
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Meet Emily Levin, who made a stunning career pivot from trauma therapist to tech co-founder, creating AI solutions for the affordable housing crisis. In this powerful conversation, Emily shares how she went from helping individuals heal to transforming entire systems, co-founding Access—an AI platform that's already raising capital and getting fami…
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Send us a text In this powerful episode of Eric On Money, Eric breaks down the truth about credit—and how to use it as a tool to build real wealth. Whether you’re just hitting a 700 credit score or still working your way up, this is your roadmap to financial power. Eric, a former “financial imposter,” shares how he went from confused and hesitant t…
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Guest: Mahogany L. Browne - Award-winning writer, playwright, organizer, educator, Lincoln Center's inaugural poet in residence, and founder of the Woke Baby Book Fair Episode Summary: In this powerful conversation, Mahogany L. Browne shares her journey from a young mother who almost dropped out of college to becoming Lincoln Center's inaugural poe…
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Send us a text In this kick off episode of Season 8, E-Money and Big Stew tackle the gut-punch of realizing your partner (or you!) doesn’t live up to the fantasy. From pop culture illusions to real-life heartbreak, they break down how to navigate the gap between who you are and who your partner hoped you’d be. With insights on honest conversations,…
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Episode Description In 2006, Terry Grahl received a simple phone call asking if she'd volunteer to paint one wall at a women's shelter. What she discovered in that dormitory—30 women sleeping on prison-donated bunk beds held together with duct tape—changed the trajectory of her life forever. Today, Terry is the founder and CEO of Enchanted Makeover…
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Send us a text In this engaging installment of MSG's Wisdom Wednesdays, Big Stew and Eric McLoyd share practical, battle-tested advice for safeguarding your most valuable asset—your reputation. Drawing from their own experiences and real-world observations, they highlight three essential practices: Support the show JOIN US ON PATREON: FINANCIAL TOO…
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Send us a text In this episode of "Eric On Money", Eric explores how our attitudes and beliefs shape our financial decisions and reveals why mastering your mindset is the foundation for building lasting wealth. Support the show JOIN US ON PATREON: FINANCIAL TOOLS: AI powered Financial Coach Fin literacy course Stock course Accelerator Financial Coa…
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Send us a text In this episode of MSG Presents "Eric On Money", Eric breaks down what it really means to create a healthy budget—one that goes beyond just numbers to foster overall well-being, reduce guilt, and meet your goals. Eric explains the essential elements of a healthy budget, including prioritizing needs over wants, building emergency savi…
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Guest: Jennifer Allebach Former Chief Girl Experience Executive at Girl Scouts USA and MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Episode Summary Jennifer Allebach's life changed forever when her husband Brian was diagnosed with ALS in 2019. After 32 years of marriage and five children together, she became his primary caregiver while continuing to work f…
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Send us a text Join Big Stew and E Money from the Money Sex Gen X Podcast as they drop jewels on maximizing your productivity and easing into a better life. From setting routines and creating specific goals to establishing hard stops and using your calendar like a pro, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable wisdom. Learn how to tackle…
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Send us a text In this insightful episode, Eric McLoyd sits down with real estate investor and tech professional Rozerrio Camel to explore the Left Brain Approach to Money Management. They dive into how left-brained individuals approach finances—favoring logic, concrete numbers, and structured planning—while contrasting this with the right-brain mi…
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Send us a text Boundaries blur between personal growth and societal anxieties in this raw exploration of transformation. Your Auntie Robin pulls back the curtain on her journey through therapy, marriage dissolution, and family reconciliation while drawing surprising parallels to our cultural moment. The realization hits hard - this podcast has been…
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Episode Description In this powerful conversation, Aransas speaks with Deesha Philyaw, whose debut short story collection "The Secret Lives of Church Ladies" swept every major literary award, winning the PEN/Faulkner Award, The Story Prize, the LA Times Book Prize, and earning a National Book Award nomination. Deesha shares her journey from rule-fo…
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Send us a text In this bold and introspective episode of Characters from Corporate, we hear from a 34-year-old Black woman crushing it in L.A.’s competitive real estate scene. As her success grows, so does her confidence—sometimes crossing into cockiness. After telling a teammate she could quit today and have job offers within 15 minutes, she’s lef…
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summary Former marketing executive Sarah Gomley shares how she transformed her life after discovering that all her achievements – the prestigious job titles, beautiful apartments, and impressive salaries – weren't bringing her joy. When she was laid off from Adobe just as her mother was dying, Sarah returned to Ohio and took a year off to reassess …
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Send us a text In this episode of #WisdomWednesdays, Big Stew and Eric dive deep into three transformative ways to take better care of your money. They discuss the importance of hiring the right financial professional, getting educated about investing, and most importantly, creating and sticking to a budget. Whether you’re earning big or just start…
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Send us a text In this powerful and introspective episode, Eric McLoyd sits down with licensed therapist Latasha Matthews, known as America’s Emotional Wellness Expert, to explore the profound connection between financial trauma and personal growth. Together, they dive into the concept of the Money Origin Story—how our financial past shapes our pre…
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summary In this episode of the Uplifters podcast, host Aransas Savas interviews her husband, Andy Savas, about his recent experience covering the papal conclave in Rome. Andy shares insights into the preparation, the excitement of the event, and the emotional moments of witnessing history as a new pope was elected. The conversation highlights the c…
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Send us a text In this episode of Characters from Corporate, we explore the tough choices faced by a recent MBA graduate from the University of Virginia. After landing multiple offers from prestigious Big Four consulting firms, they find themselves wrestling with a major dilemma: pursue the safe, lucrative corporate path or follow their true passio…
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Send us a text In this episode of "MSG Presents: Eric On Money", Eric chops it up with his friend, Attorney Shakeena Melbourne, to break down why estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s for anyone who wants to protect their legacy and secure their family's future. Shakeena keeps it real as she breaks down the difference between wills and tr…
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Send us a text In this episode of Characters from Corporate, we dive into the story of a 34-year-old Black woman from Brooklyn who reflects on her hustle mentality during her 20s—working 90-hour weeks at a call center to survive and build a life. Her attorney sister challenges her perspective, questioning whether those long hours were the best use …
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Send us a text This episode of "MSG Presents: Eric On Money" features a conversation between Eric McLoyd and his homie Scott. The discussion revolves around financial literacy, challenging the stereotype that certain races inherently have more financial knowledge. Scott, a white man from a working-class background in Chicago, shares how he lacked f…
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Send us a text In this episode of Characters from Corporate, we keep it 100 on office life when it goes sideways. Our sis in the Bronx—an insurance assistant grinding every day—gets pinged to fetch a bottle of water, even though the mini‑fridge is right there within arm’s reach. This ain’t just about hydration; it’s a masterclass in those low‑key p…
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summary In this conversation, Aransas Savas and Shannon Russell explore the transformative journey of women reinventing themselves, focusing on Shannon's transition from a successful television executive to an entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of mindset shifts, defining non-negotiables, and the role of research in building confidence. Shan…
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Send us a text What happens when a once ruthless corporate player suddenly finds himself grappling with guilt and millions of dollars? In this raw and thought-provoking episode, we hear from a 51-year-old Black man from Oakland who, after receiving a multimillion-dollar settlement from a racial discrimination lawsuit, confronts his past: passing ov…
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Episode Summary In this special tribute episode, host Aransas Savas honors her grandmother, Rosemary Baker, who recently passed away at age 95. Aransas shares the inspiring story of her grandmother's remarkable life and the valuable lessons she embodied about living fully at every age. Key Moments Chapters 00:00 Inspiration and Influences 02:54 Fam…
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Send us a text Buckle up, punks! Auntie Robin gets raw about navigating personal catastrophe while the world seems to be falling apart around us. Life's "tower moments" – those periods when everything crumbles – aren't random acts of cosmic cruelty. They're necessary catalysts for transformation. Drawing from tarot symbolism, Robin explains how the…
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