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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 I’m bringing you an interview with someone I’m calling Heather.

She was one of the many amazing listeners who responded to my listener survey and she wrote something that intrigued me so much that I decided to reach out to her. (Don't worry, t... more

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Today I’m bringing you mini episode — a conversation my husband and I recently had about some aspects of our finances.

I love knowing about how couples talk about money, or about how any two people navigate their spending together. Because at the en... more

Today I’m bringing you a look into a side of my life that is exercise and dance.

This episode is actually not about personal finance … there is more of that coming very soon.

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Recent Guests

Danielle Bezalel
Sex educator and small business owner; host of Sex Ed with DB
Sex Ed with DB
Episode: Sex Ed? Six Figures! With Podcaster & Educator Danielle Bezalel
Maya Lau
Host of Other People's Pockets, journalist with work at LA Times and other outlets
Other People's Pockets (podcast)
Episode: Maya is Secretly Sporty (in a dance way!)
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
Surrogacy Is
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

Host

Maya Lau
Host of the show; journalist focused on money, work, and life narratives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 321 ratings
  • LOVE this show!

    Maya is an incredible interviewer — she asks the tough questions we’re all wondering about and inspires me to have the same conversations in my community! LOVVVE this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniellebezalel
    United States2 months ago
  • Fascinating interviewees and great questions

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Turtlebot123
    United Statesa year 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Beautiful explanation

    A real diamond in the rough

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A prospector of education
    Canada2 years 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 States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value candid, varied perspectives on money and life, appreciating transparency even when topics are uncomfortable.
The show is praised for high-quality conversations and broad guest diversity, though some episodes are critiqued for not centering finances enough.
The host's interviewing style is perceived as thoughtful, probing, and compassionate, earning trust from guests and listeners alike.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#50
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#169
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#33
Singapore/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#66
Finland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#69
Ukraine/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#81
Russia/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Skip the Marriage, Build the Village
Q: Did you manage to get grants or funding to support your work and community efforts?
She describes advocating for school improvements (air conditioning, IB program) and securing funding through district grants during the pandemic.
Skip the Marriage, Build the Village
Q: What city do you live in?
Baltimore, Maryland.
Skip the Marriage, Build the Village
Q: How much do you make now?
She currently earns about $88,000, lives with her mother to supplement income, and has eight years of experience at her institution.
Skip the Marriage, Build the Village
Q: What do you teach exactly? And was there any conversation in your studies about what that would mean for what kind of income you could have?
Heather explains she teaches history and notes that her field didn't prepare her for earnings expectations; she pursued work outside academia to support herself while pursuing a PhD.
Sex Ed? Six Figures! With Podcaster & Educator Danielle Bezalel
Q: What's your approach to pricing and delivering value to sponsors beyond traditional ads?
I use a six-month partnership package with exclusive sponsors, six non-competing brands, and a seven-page ad deck plus social and podcast deliverables; value comes from bundled, customized content and the creator's integrated audience, not just download counts.

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The show centers on intimate, real-world money stories, exploring not just numbers but the lived realities behind wealth, debt, and financial decisions. Episodes frequently cover housing, healthcare, career moves, budgeting discipline, and the emotional and relational dynamics that money creates. A standout feature is the host's investigative, journalism-informed approach that invites candor from a wide range of guests, including entrepreneurs, service professionals, and individuals navigating major life transitions. This mix likely appeals to listeners who want nuanced money conversations beyond conventional personal-finance advice, with a strong emphasis on transparency and the social context of finances.

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Other People's Pockets launched 4 years ago and published 54 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Other People's Pockets include:

1. Danielle Bezalel
2. Maya Lau
3. Jessica Slice
4. Sunshine Hanson
5. Margo Clayson
6. Amelie Tsoungui
7. Quay Crowner
8. Taylor Winters

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