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Other People's Pockets

Maya Lau
Charles Ponzi
Trump Administration
Ponzi Scheme
AT WILL MEDIA
Massachusetts
Personal Finances
Apple
Financial Fraud
Jordan Maglich
Carmen González
Surrogacy
Tribeca Film Festival
American Dream
Historical Research
Documentary
USAID
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
Federal Student Aid
Boyle Heights Beat
Finance

Other People’s Pockets from journalist Maya Lau is a show featuring intimate interviews with real people about their personal finances.

How much money do you make, and how do you make it?

How do you feel about your money?

How did you actually get that raise?

That house?

That life?

It’s the show for financially-motivated people who want to go beyond Personal Finance 101: they want to hear t... more

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Today we're featuring Jessica Slice, a disabled author, speaker and essayist. Her book, “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World,” is an amazing look at how her experience in her body — which more often than not needs to be i... more

I want to know who you are.

I mean that in the best possible way.

Here's the thing about making a podcast: you spend a lot of time creating something, you put that thing out into the world, and … you really don’t know who exactly is listening to it... more

How do you compensate someone for giving life to another person's dream?

Sunshine Hanson is a three-time gestational surrogate, which means that on three different occasions, she was pregnant with and gave birth to other people’s babies, and was pai... more

What happens when you finally start to budget in your 50s, then you discover to your total surprise that you are $40,000 in debt?

I spoke to Margo Clayson about the uncomfortable conversations she had — and new relationship patterns she created — on... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Slice
Disabled author, speaker, and essayist
Author of Unfit Parent, A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World
Episode: Jessica Slice on the Finances of Being Disabled
Sunshine Hanson
Three-time gestational surrogate and founder of Surrogacy Is
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Episode: Sunshine Hanson on the Business of Being a Surrogate
Margo Clayson
Founder of The Mighty Microgreen, educator and entrepreneur
The Mighty Microgreen
Episode: Margo Clayson on Learning to Budget the Hard Way
Amelie Tsoungui
A Cameroonian immigrant who moved to the US at age six and later self-deported to Cameroon due to TPS issues.
Episode: Amelie Tsoungui, Writer Who Self-Deported to Cameroon
Quay Crowner
Former Director of Outreach, Impact, and Engagement for Federal Student Aid
U.S. Department of Education
Episode: Quay Crowner, Federal Gov't Employee Whose Job Was Cut by Trump
Taylor Winters
An executive coach and entrepreneur specializing in leadership development.
Episode: Pocket Dial: Taylor Winters, My Executive Coach
Cecilia Thiam
A humanitarian aid worker with extensive experience in sub-Saharan Africa.
Episode: Cecilia Thiam, Humanitarian Aid Worker Whose World Changed After Trump Gutted USAID
Daishi Miguel-Tanaka
Immigrants' rights advocate based in Washington, DC
Episode: Daishi Miguel-Tanaka, Immigrants' Rights Advocate
Jordan Maglich
An attorney specializing in recovering money stolen in Ponzi schemes.
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Episode: Listen to my new show! Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story, Episode 1

Host

Maya Lau
Host of the show focusing on money, finances, and a candid look at guests' financial lives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 516 ratings
  • Fascinating interviewees and great questions

    Love this show. This season looks fascinating! Cant wait for more episodes!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Turtlebot123
    United States9 months ago
  • Losing focus?

    I’ve really enjoyed this podcast in the past and I’m really pleased it’s back.

    I’ve just listened to the episode with Daishi. Whereas I found his story as an immigrant really interesting, it’s a story that I’ve heard many times before explored in a similar format. There was very little focus on finances - if I didn’t know the podcast I wouldn’t have realised it was meant to have a financial pod.

    I hope the team realise that the premise of the podcast is so strong and unique. Hearing people talk... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jake90985
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Beautiful explanation

    A real diamond in the rough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A prospector of education
    Canadaa year ago
  • So interesting

    I love listening to this podcast and learning about how people think about and act around money. I feel like my generation knows so little about how money works and how to make it work for us. I love to hear these stories and gain insights into how other folks approach money. I’d love to hear some interviews of people in the following categories: someone in the FIRE movement, someone living fully off of farm income, someone who moved abroad for purposes of financial freedom, someone who retired ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Node12
    United States2 years ago
  • Very Good Show, But …

    I do love the show and how Maya treats the guests with respect when discussing their personal finance. IMO, there are too many successful guests on the show. The hard conversations about money are not so hard when someone’s financially secure. Most of the middle class families I know in Houston are being strangled by credit card debt, borrowing money from their pre-retirement parents to pay for a child’s basic needs, taking out loans against their 401(k)s to afford car repairs and are one unfort... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    D1123870
    United States2 years ago

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Fans highlight engaging questions and deep dives into personal finances.
Audience values transparent money storytelling and thoughtful facilitation by the host.
Listeners appreciate the candid money conversations and varied guest mix.

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Margo Clayson on Learning to Budget the Hard Way
Q: How did the budgeting mindset change once you took that personal finance class?
It revealed the scale of their debt, forced a candid talk about money, and led to concrete steps like a four-account system and a second mortgage to consolidate debt, which ultimately stabilized their finances.
Quay Crowner, Federal Gov't Employee Whose Job Was Cut by Trump
Q: What has it been like at your kitchen table in your house, talking with your husband about the financial implications of your job loss?
We had to discuss the reality of living on a significantly lower income and the uncertainty around health care and pensions.
Quay Crowner, Federal Gov't Employee Whose Job Was Cut by Trump
Q: How did it come to be that you were ultimately let go by the Trump administration?
It remains a mystery to me, as I was on medical leave when I was placed on administrative leave and ultimately terminated without clear criteria.
Quay Crowner, Federal Gov't Employee Whose Job Was Cut by Trump
Q: What was the job exactly that you had at the Department of Education? What was your role in handling federal student aid?
I was the Director of Outreach Impact and Engagement, helping individuals navigate federal student aid and resolve their issues.

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This show foregrounds people's money stories across a wide spectrum of backgrounds, focusing on budgeting strategies, financial resilience, and the intersection of money with identity, work, and life choices. Episodes often mix practical financial takeaways with intimate storytelling—ranging from debt and budgeting systems to the emotional toll of financial decisions, immigration, and public policy impacts. A standout is the host's ability to guide diverse guests through frank money conversations while exploring broader themes like capitalism, inequality, and personal fulfillment, making it a compelling listen for anyone curious about how money shapes everyday life and society.

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Recent guests on Other People's Pockets include:

1. Jessica Slice
2. Sunshine Hanson
3. Margo Clayson
4. Amelie Tsoungui
5. Quay Crowner
6. Taylor Winters
7. Cecilia Thiam
8. Daishi Miguel-Tanaka

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