COVID-19 + Small Businesses: The Struggles, The Creativity, & The Future

COVID-19 + Small Businesses: The Struggles, The Creativity, & The Future

Author: Laurel Road June 9, 2020 Duration: 20:09
As states begin to re-open and we all hope for the best, businesses large and small have a long road ahead. Yet despite the unknowns, stories of creativity, perseverance, and empathy are everywhere. For this episode, We unpack the outlook for the future on both coasts with Lauren Herpich, owner and operator of a popular food tour group in Oakland, CA, and Rob Byrnes, president of East Midtown Partnerships, an economic development partnership overseeing one of Manhattan’s busiest small busines...

Money isn't just about numbers on a screen; it's the fuel for the life you're trying to build. Financing Ambition℠-A Personal Finance Podcast from Laurel Road approaches financial conversations from that very human perspective. Hosted by the team at Laurel Road, this series moves beyond basic budgeting to explore how smart financial decisions intersect with career growth, entrepreneurial ventures, and personal development. You'll hear straightforward discussions on investment strategies not just for wealth, but for freedom, and practical advice on managing debt to clear the path for your bigger goals. Each episode feels like a candid talk with experts who understand that ambition needs a practical blueprint. Whether you're navigating a career shift, considering a side business, or simply aiming for greater financial confidence, this podcast provides the tangible insights to help connect your daily choices to your long-term vision. Tune in for a relatable and actionable take on financial wellness, where ambition meets its necessary partner: a solid plan.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 32

Financing Ambition℠ – A Personal Finance Podcast from Laurel Road
Podcast Episodes
Managing Student Loans & Finances for Residents [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:58
Dr. Sanjay Juneja and Dr. Chirag Shah join Laurel Road to discuss the financial challenges that residents face early on, including managing med school debt, how to balance saving and investing, and avoiding anxiety aroun…
Paying Off Debt With the Debt-Free Nurse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:32
Nurse Allie Hall joins the Laurel Road podcast to share her journey to paying down debt and how to balance a nursing career and your finances to avoid burnout.
Talking Smart Finances With the OncDoc, Dr. Sanjay Juneja [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:42
Dr. Sanjay Juneja, triple specialized in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology. The social media star and founding medical partner of Doctorpedia.com, talks about what led him to a career in medicine, the f…
Nurse Julia on Diversity in the US Health Care System [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
Julia Eze, MSN, RN, NP-C, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and entrepreneur, talks about what led her to a career in nursing, and her early experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic. She also offers insightful pers…
COVID-19: A Roundtable Discussion With Front-Line Medical Workers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:56
Is necessity the mother of invention? What might be the silver linings of this pandemic, if any? We chat with Dr. Akhilesh Sista, Dr. Michael Schaefer, and ICU Nurse Katie Taylor, all affiliated with NYU’s Langone Medica…
Financial Advice For The Pandemic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:10
We speak with Hannah Galin, Laurel Road’s rates and pricing maven, to uncover what near zero federal interest rates mean, and if taking out debt right now is the right thing to do. We also speak with Ken Raskin of KeyBan…
Let’s talk about finances, baby. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:35
Netflix’s new show, “Love Is Blind,” has pushed the boundaries on what couples reveal to one another in their early relationships. Underscoring this radical honesty is a recent Laurel Road survey showing that it’s no lon…
Derek Peth on side hustles and becoming an influencer. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:48
Ever wondered what you could do with 500k+ followers? We tease out some tips from The Bachelor’s Derek Peth on influencer ‘best practices’, for those interested. They also get to the bottom of what makes a side hustle wo…
OK Boomer. You're kinda awesome. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:13
We discuss American higher ed, its staggering rise in cost, cultural and generational differences in paying for and choosing an education, and speak with a Boomer himself to get his take on those #millennialwoes.