Health screening options, career change: Explore convenient colon cancer screening methods like Cologard Test at home, consider natural solutions for hormonal imbalances, and be open to unexpected opportunities during a career change, all while seeking professional advice and understanding risks and benefits.
There are various ways to take control of your health and wellbeing. For colon cancer screening, the Cologard Test offers a convenient at-home alternative to a colonoscopy. For hormonal imbalances, natural solutions like Hormone Harmony by Happy Mammoth can provide relief. And for those considering a career change, taking a leap of faith, like Michelle Young did from teaching to reality TV, can lead to unexpected opportunities and experiences. It's essential to understand the risks and benefits of each option and consult with professionals when necessary. Remember, being proactive about your health and finances can lead to peace of mind and a better quality of life.
Unexpected opportunities: Unexpected opportunities can lead to personal growth and the ability to make a positive impact on the world, but they can also bring financial and emotional challenges.
Michelle's life took an unexpected turn when she was unexpectedly nominated for "The Bachelor" while she was teaching during the height of the George Floyd protests in 2020. She initially dismissed the message, thinking it was a scam due to her late adoption of social media. However, she eventually came to believe it was real and went on to finish second on the show, become the next bachelorette, get engaged, and eventually quit teaching to start the Michelle Young Foundation, which helps underserved kids in the school system. Michelle's experience illustrates the unpredictability of life and the importance of embracing new opportunities, even when they come in unexpected forms and at inconvenient times. Her journey also highlights the financial and emotional rollercoaster that comes with sudden fame and the importance of giving back to the community.
Risks and rewards of appearing on 'The Bachelor': Contestants don't receive financial compensation during their time on 'The Bachelor', but they can build a platform and potential sponsorships afterwards.
Appearing on "The Bachelor" comes with risks and potential rewards, but contestants don't receive any financial compensation during their time on the show. They pay for their own dresses and have to rely on building a platform and potential sponsorships after the show for income. The decision to participate requires careful consideration and can be met with opposition from family and friends. Despite these challenges, some individuals choose to take calculated risks, trusting their intuition and the potential opportunities that come with the experience.
Personal growth, self-empowerment: Unexpected situations can lead to personal growth and self-empowerment, while seeking help and community support are essential. Prioritizing health is also crucial, especially through regular colon cancer screenings.
Personal growth and self-empowerment can come from unexpected places, even in the midst of challenging situations. The woman from the reality TV show shared her experience of standing up for herself and refusing to be defined by a dress or a man's desires. She also emphasized the importance of asking for help and the power of community support, as demonstrated by a GoFundMe campaign. Additionally, the importance of colon cancer screening, even for those at average risk, was highlighted through an advertisement for the ColaGuard Test. Overall, these stories remind us to be resilient, to seek help when needed, and to prioritize our health.
Teacher vs Reality TV salaries: The financial disparity between teaching and reality TV salaries can limit teachers' quality of life, leading to ethical dilemmas when unexpected wealth arises
The financial disparity between teaching and reality TV salaries is vast and can limit teachers' quality of life. The speaker, a former teacher and Bachelorette contestant, shared her experience of struggling to make ends meet as a teacher despite graduating college debt-free. She worked multiple jobs to survive and couldn't afford a social life. When she appeared on The Bachelorette and received a large sum of money, she was faced with ethical dilemmas about keeping it or donating it. Ultimately, she was unable to keep the money and had to use her own savings to build a nonprofit instead. This conversation highlights the need for better compensation for teachers and the impact of societal expectations around money and social life.
Michelle's career transition challenges: Michelle's transition from teaching to a celebrity career brought significant financial gains but also challenges, including dealing with societal perceptions and the constant pressure to maintain a positive image. She emphasizes the importance of respecting oneself and focusing on creating something positive, even during difficult times.
Michelle's transition from teaching to a celebrity career came with significant financial gains but also brought challenges, particularly dealing with societal perceptions and the constant pressure to maintain a positive image. Despite these challenges, Michelle emphasizes the importance of respecting oneself and focusing on creating something positive, even during difficult times. The financial shift was a huge jump, but it also meant never truly being off work and dealing with negative public perception. However, she remains grateful for the platform and the positive impact she can make.
Privacy and respect in personal spaces: Respecting privacy is crucial in personal spaces, and it's essential to address unique challenges faced by underrepresented communities while empowering them to build trust and sustainability.
Privacy and respect are essential for everyone, especially in personal spaces like a locker room or bathroom. Michelle Young, in the given discussion, expressed her frustration when someone took a picture of her without her consent in such a space. She emphasized that it's not just about money but the way people treat each other that matters. For Black girls, this issue can be even more complex due to historical and systemic issues surrounding privacy and respect. Starting a nonprofit, as Michelle is doing with the Michelle Young Foundation, involves hard work and dedication. One key difference for Black girls is the need to address the unique challenges they face in their communities and ensure that their foundation's mission and impact are inclusive and equitable. It's crucial to involve and empower the community throughout the process to build trust and long-term sustainability. Overall, the takeaway is to respect others' privacy, support each other, and work towards creating positive change, especially for underrepresented communities.
Starting a non-profit: Starting a non-profit for underrepresented individuals involves overcoming financial and legal hurdles, but the rewards of providing opportunities for underprivileged students' social-emotional growth make it worthwhile.
Starting a non-profit organization, especially for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, can be a challenging and costly process. Michelle Young, the founder of the Michelle Young Foundation, shares her experience of the financial and legal hurdles she faced while starting her organization. Her foundation, "Homework and Hoops," aims to provide underprivileged students with after-school programs focusing on homework help and organized sports. She emphasizes the importance of these opportunities for social-emotional growth and the lack of access for underprivileged students. The program is set to launch in partnership with the YMCA in North Minneapolis, with a focus on addressing the achievement gap and providing equal opportunities for all students.
Nonprofit Finances: Michelle Young emphasized the importance of financial literacy and seeking advice for nonprofit founders to navigate financial aspects and ensure sustainability and success.
Starting a nonprofit requires a solid understanding of finances and a willingness to budget and ask for help when needed. Michelle Young, a former teacher turned nonprofit founder, shared her experience of transitioning from a struggling teacher to the head of her own foundation. She emphasized the importance of financial literacy and encouraged aspiring nonprofit founders to seek advice and planning to navigate the financial aspects of their organizations. Michelle's inspiring story highlights the importance of staying true to one's values and purpose, even in the face of adversity. Whether starting a nonprofit or pursuing any goal, budgeting and financial planning are essential skills to ensure sustainability and success.
Societal interconnectedness: Exploring societal issues through different perspectives can lead to a deeper understanding of their interconnectedness and reveal influences on various aspects of life
Various issues in society are interconnected, and exploring them through different lenses can provide a deeper understanding. In the podcast "No One Is Coming to Save Us," the childcare crisis is examined, revealing its influence on poverty, mental health, housing, climate change, and the public school system. Meanwhile, in the podcast "Three of Us," three comedian friends share stories and bring joy through laughter and games. These examples highlight how interconnectedness can lead to meaningful and entertaining explorations of complex topics. Listen to "No One Is Coming to Save Us" for insightful discussions on societal issues, and tune into "Three of Us" for a dose of joy and camaraderie. Remember, your support through ratings and reviews helps others discover these podcasts.
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Listen Again: How to Go From Teacher to Bachelorette
Today, we are airing one of our favorite episodes!
Michelle Young was an elementary school teacher in 2020 when she received a mysterious invitation to audition for The Bachelor. Four years later, she’s practically a household name. And she’s here today to spill the tea about the dollars and cents of reality TV. From how much she got paid to a certain $200,000 check!
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How to (Birth) Chart Your Career
Want to know what the stars say about your career or which astrological sign is the best with money? In this episode of The Dough, X Mayo is getting those answers from Heidi Rose Robbins, who's been a professional astrologer for the last 25 years. Join X and Heidi as they dive into X’s birth chart and talk through the benefits of using money astrology to chart your career.
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How to be Financially Free
Once you experience the money running out, that shit stays with you. And sometimes we just need a little encouragement to get us through. This week, X sits down with her good friend and fellow actor Tarek Ali to bring us some good money vibes! Tarek talks about how he’s learned to worry less about money and the sacrifices he’s made to follow his dreams, including the tough decision to sell his hard-earned Tesla!
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How to Not Get Scammed at the Mechanic
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Listen Now: The High Life with Ricki Lake
Hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, The High Life brings us into Ricki’s blissed-out world of joy and pleasure, featuring conversations with compelling guests who have cracked the code to living a full and vibrant life. Join Ricki as she continues her lifelong journey of self-reinvention by talking to friends and experts in the realm of healing, health and wellness such as Olympian Alexi Pappas, journalist and psychedelics expert Ernesto Londoño, and death doula Alua Arthur. She’ll tackle topics like biohacking, tantric sex, somatic therapy, crystals, astrology, and clairvoyance. The High Life with Ricki Lake is a lighthearted dive into living your best life at any age.
You’re about to hear the first episode of The High Life, where Ricki joins Olympian Alexi Pappas as they talk about losing loved ones to suicide, opting into life, and how Alexi regained her footing after her Olympic win and ensuing battle with her mental health.
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How to Have a Healthy Relationship with Your Money
Is your relationship to money secure, avoidant or anxious? Financial therapist Amanda Clayman is back this season to break down our attachment styles to money and how they show up in our everyday lives. Plus, Amanda gets candid about her past struggles with debt and tells us how we can all make personal finance decisions from a calm AF headspace.
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How to Make Your Olympian Paycheck Last
Speed skater Erin Jackson was the first Black girl EVER to win an individual gold medal at the Winter Olympics in 2022. But guess what? It's insanely expensive to train and compete as an Olympian and you get paid an annual salary of exactly zero dollars to do it – unless you win a medal and even then you gotta make that paycheck last until the next Olympics. We sat down with Erin to talk about the price of being the best in the world, and how to make a living doing what you love.
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Listen Now: The Deep Dive with Jessica St. Clair and June Diane Raphael
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In this episode of The Deep Dive, June and Jessica are joined by Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider, where they all dish on the art of small talk, both the audiobook and as a practice. Listen to The Art of Small Talk wherever you get your audiobooks.
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How to Abolish Carceral Debt
This week, we’re getting serious. Serious about the price of the prison industrial complex. Fred Bell from The Debt Collective, the nation’s first debtors union, joins X Mayo to unpack each of their experiences with carceral debt. Fred talks about the financial realities of our prison system, the shame surrounding the cycle of debt, and how the Debt Collective is organizing to abolish it all.
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