real $tories:
a financial podcast
Real $tories is a financial podcast by national nonprofit GreenPath Financial Wellness. Our guests and clients share their money journeys in their own words. Expect authenticity, vulnerability, and a little bit of inspiration.
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Latest Episode
Real $tories Episode 62: Regina and Renita Update
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Regina and Renita return with inspiring updates on debt freedom, growth, and new financial goals.
Recent Episodes
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Real $tories Episode 61: Maria
Maria’s journey of resilience—from overcoming college barriers to homeownership and entrepreneurship—inspires many.
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Real Stories Ep 60: Kelly Confronts the Pressure to Spend
Kelly faces financial pressures, overcomes debt, and shares insights on mindset shifts and money management.
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Real Stories Ep 59: Dreams to Dollars: Dr. Darla Bishop
From dreams to dollars: Dr. Darla Bishop’s journey of resilience, financial literacy, and empowering money insights.
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Real Stories Ep 58: Tyjai Turns the Tables on Debt
Tyjai shares how he tackled debt, rebuilt his budget, and inspires others to take control in Real $tories Episode 58.
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Real Stories Ep 57: Mind Over Money: Crystal L. Gunn on Financial Healing
Financial strategist Crystal L. Gunn shares insights on transforming money mindsets and healing financial traumas.
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Real Stories Ep 56: Juan’s Second Act
In Episode 56, Juan shares his journey from aspiring actor to financial coach, offering valuable money tips and insights.
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Real Stories Ep 55: Turning the Tide: Ben’s Financial Comeback
Ben’s journey from debt to financial stability: a story of struggle, lessons, and hope in Episode 55 of Real $tories.
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Real Stories Ep 54: Real $tories Live! Exploring the Link between Mental and Financial Health
Join Real $tories Live! Episode 54 to explore the vital link between mental and financial health with expert panelists.
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Real Stories Ep 53: The Savvy Sagittarius Speaks: Elyse’s Road to Financial Freedom
Elyse, at 22, tackled $34k in debt and bought a house by 24. Now a single parent, she shares her journey on The Savvy Sagittarius.
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Meet Your Hosts
Chris Dlugozima
Learning Experience Designer
Michigan, USA
Chris is the one writing this bio, so he refuses to talk about himself in the third person (starting now). I’m a Learning Experience Designer at GreenPath Financial Wellness, where I’ve been since the beginning of the millennium. Using creativity and a sense of humor, I provide humans with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate their lives when it comes to their money.
Some of my favorite things are road trips to nowhere, tennis, yoga and creating deliciousness.
Omari Hall
Learning & Diversity Strategy Leader
Michigan, USA
Omari has been with GreenPath since 2017. Thus far in his tenure, he has primarily served as a certified Financial Wellness Expert, using tools and resources to help clients understand their options, strategies and next steps as they face financial hardships. Omari is a Detroit native with an immense passion for the city. From that passion, Omari has had the opportunity to expand his role at GreenPath as a Learning Experience Designer, with a focus on how GreenPath might refocus its resources to better support disenfranchised communities.
Shamica Joseph
Learning Experience Designer
Michigan, USA
Hi! I’m Shamica! I’m a Native Detroiter and GreenPather as of 2018. I am passionate about overcoming barriers and creating more entryways to financial wellness for all, regardless of financial background. I have spent my time at GreenPath bouncing between new roles. I am lucky to have found a home on the Education Team as a Learning Experience Designer. In this role, I am excited to bring engaging and informative financial wellness material with your experience as the listener/reader in mind.
Alexandra Cisneros
Innovation Strategist
Wisconsin, USA
Having grown up between two countries, I have adapted to many names including Alejandra, Al Pal and Sandy pants, to name a few. I’ve also adapted to living a bilingual, bicultural life with a Spanish father and American Mother. I enjoy identifying the differences between cultures and exploring how our environments aid us in certain paths. I often consider the question, “How might we provide people with desired information when it would most positively impact their journey?”