Living Not So Fabulously

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  • Let's get real. Everyone has a money struggle they're scared to talk about. You are not alone. Your hosts David and John Auten-Schneider have walked the walk, coming back from debt after spending all the money they didn’t have. Now, they dive into real stories with activists, allies, artists, tech-gurus and trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community, to give you tangible takeaways to tackle your wallet woes. It's time to drop the judgment, and talk money without the shame. Living Not So Fabulously from Yahoo Finance airs every Wednesday at 12pm ET.
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  • DEI initiatives under fire at major companies and how communities can push back

    DEI initiatives under fire at major companies and how communities can push back
    Feb 19 2025
    Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, better known as DEI, initiatives have been coming under increased scrutiny since President Trump took office. Several companies have ended or reduced their DEI push. Most recently, JPMorgan (JPM) dropped most of its references to DEI from its annual report. On the latest episode of Living Not So Fabulously hosts David & John Auten-Schneider spoke with Fuerza Strategy Group managing director Jason DeAlessi, who is actively involved in LGBTQ+ businesses and local politics, about the growing threats that put the LGBTQ+ community's progress at risk. One of the issues he is tackling is "rainbow capitalism." "Rainbow capitalism is the performative box check that a lot of companies have been doing,” he says, criticizing companies that use Pride Month as an opportunity for virtue-signaling without making long-term contributions. "They parade that float down the streets during Pride month and then they disappear. They don't support or sponsor an employee resource group. They don't support any real meaningful contributions.” After penning a 2021 article about the trend of Rainbow Capitalism within Pride Month, DeAlessi's worries are greater than ever about the shifting landscape of support, or lack thereof. “The fact that [anti-LGBTQ+] rhetoric has become more normalized is a huge concern,” he stresses, emphasizing the need for voters to be mindful of local and national elections, as these decisions impact corporate behavior and policy. DeAlessi also highlights the growing challenges for queer-owned small businesses, especially with the pullback in corporate support. "The reality is, these rollbacks will have a direct impact on queer-owned businesses, especially the smaller ones," he says. However, he urges listeners to take action by seeking out opportunities to support LGBTQ+ businesses year-round. “There are platforms like Everywhere Is Queer, where queer businesses can list themselves," he notes, encouraging people to use these resources to ensure that support extends beyond just Pride Month. “Sustained, year-round engagement is crucial for the community's survival and growth,” he concludes. Hosts and husbands of Living Not So Fabulously, David & John Auten-Schneider, dive into real money stories with activists, allies, artists, tech-gurus, and trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community to give you tangible takeaways to tackle your wallet woes. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Living Not So Fabulously at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/living-fabulously/. Have a money story of your own? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Jason DeAlessi joins Living Not So Fabulously 01:40-Defining "Rainbow Capitalism" 04:20-The shifting DEI landscape for government and corporations 07:00-How to support the community 09:30-Pride Month 2.0 11:40-How anti-DEI impacts small businesses 18:00-Long-term personal wealth growth Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is hosted by David & John Auten-Schneider, and created and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Jason DeAlessi is an entrepreneur who works in startups across the media, entertainment, real estate, and hospitality industries. His primary focus is currently with Fuerza Strategy Group, where he serves as Managing Director of the boutique digital and creative consulting firm on its projects with clients across the United States in the political and social justice arenas. Prior to starting his own firm, he worked at NBC News and for a national public affairs firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Angels give you wings: this investor's insights on picking startups that soar

    Angels give you wings: this investor's insights on picking startups that soar
    Feb 12 2025
    Angel investing is somewhat of a mystery to many. Where does their money come from? How do they spot a good startup? How does the market and politics impact their investments? However, small business owners and entrepreneurs know that an angel investor’s insights might hold the key to their big break. On this week’s episode of Living Not So Fabulously, hosts David & John Auten-Schneider speak with ASTRSK PR Founder & CEO and angel investor Elliot Tomaeno. Tomaeno’s funding and PR efforts focus on startups in the tech industry, working with brands like Groupon, STASH, Prime Video, Primary Venture Partners, Titan, THINX, Misfits Market, Lemonade, and Squarespace—just to name a few. Though there’s no easy road to success, as an entrepreneur and funder himself, Tomaeno pulls back the curtain on the ins and outs of the investing community. His best insight for startup founders in this fickle investor world? Take some risks in being vocal about topics that are true to the core of one’s business. “That kind of authenticity at the early stage and the ability to maybe not be afraid to make some enemies, I think, is something that really stands out as something that makes people successful or makes companies successful." Tomaeno explains that he wants to work with people and clients that he loves, “working with companies that not only are good to us and our staff, but also don't make the world a worse place, at the very least.” Furthermore, Tomaeno tries to lift up underrepresented startups, including “BIPOC startups, female founders, LGBTQ+ founded startups, and AAPI founded startups.” Hosts and husbands of Living Not So Fabulously, David & John Auten-Schneider, dive into real money stories with activists, allies, artists, tech-gurus, and trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community to give you tangible takeaways to tackle your wallet woes. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Living Not So Fabulously at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/living-fabulously/. Have a money story of your own? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Elliot Tomaeno joins Living Not So Fabulously 03:10-Biggest takeaway from angel investing 06:20-Be ready for (many) losses as an angel 11:28-Headwinds for the startup community in 2025 13:00-How can LGBTQ+ startups succeed today? 18:27-Learning from an investing and small-biz pros mistakes Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is hosted by David & John Auten-Schneider, and created and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Elliot Tomaeno is the Founder & CEO of ASTRSK PR. Prior to founding ASTRSK in 2012, Elliot was the Head of Consumer Technology at the Morris + King agency in NYC. Throughout his 18 years in PR, Elliot has held leadership roles at Enloop, Ballou PR and Wyndstrom and has worked in cities on both sides of the pond including San Francisco, Paris, London and NYC. He has been featured on Business Insider’s Top 50 PR professionals' list for 7 years running as well as Adweek’s 30 Under 30 in 2015. In addition, ASTRSK was named on The PRNet 100 the last 2 years in a row. Through ASTRSK, Elliot has helped launch and support more than 1000+ startups and innovation brands like Groupon, STASH, Prime Video, Primary Venture Partners, Titan, THINX, Misfits Market, Lemonade, and Squarespace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • How this GLAAD leader used his HIV diagnosis & the power of storytelling to grow his personal brand

    How this GLAAD leader used his HIV diagnosis & the power of storytelling to grow his personal brand
    Feb 5 2025
    With President Trump eliminating almost anything remotely DEI-related in the federal government, as well as erasing all HIV and LGBTQ+ medical care guidance from the CDC website, today’s guest on Living Not So Fabulously couldn’t be more timely. From climbing out of credit card debt by launching a small business to preparing his finances for coming out publicly as HIV positive and then turning his life’s journey into a thriving personal brand, GLAAD Senior Director of Communications Tony Morrison shares his poignant lessons on brand building and living authentically with hosts David & John Auten-Schneider. After coming out as HIV positive publicly with an article in 2021 while at ABC’s Good Morning America, Morrison discovered support and a craving for more of his experiences. “What was interesting for me is a lot of non-LGBTQ people reaching out to me, thanking me for my story. People wanted more story and experience, and I, in turn, wanted to hear the same from others.” As advice to folks building their own personal brand, Morrison says folks should hone in on their own personal stories. “I have this huge belief that your story is your currency—your experience is your currency,” he explains. “People will pay for your experience and for your story,” he says. “If you attach your story, your experience to your business and your model, I think you're unstoppable. Because your story is the one thing that no one can take from you.” Today, along with serving as GLAAD's Senior Communications Director since 2022, Morrison has built his own story into a personal brand as the host of +Life Media’s web series “Truth Be Told,” where he has weekly conversations featuring LGBTQ+ personalities and activists as they share their own truths with the world. Morrison’s journey as a media maker is more than just inspiration. They serve as guidance for someone else to take their own stigmatized journey and evolve it into a personal brand. Hosts and husbands of Living Not So Fabulously, David & John Auten-Schneider, dive into real money stories with activists, allies, artists, tech-gurus, and trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community to give you tangible takeaways to tackle your wallet woes. Find this episode's transcripts and more episodes of Living Not So Fabulously at http://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/living-fabulously/. Have a money story of your own? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at yfpodcasts@yahooinc.com. 00:00-Tony Morrison joins Living Not So Fabulously 01:30-"A non literate gay in finance space" 07:40-Handling credit card debt by...going into small business? 11:10-Coming out as HIV positive publicly 15:30-Looking for different representation of HIV positive stories 16:30-Becoming unstoppable! Weave your personal story into your brand 18:45-GLAAD addressing LGBTQ DEI cut backs Yahoo Finance's Living Not So Fabulously is hosted by David & John Auten-Schneider, and created and produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky. Tony Morrison (@THETonyMorrison, he/him) is 3x Emmy and GLAAD award-earning journalist serving as Senior Director of Communications for GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins

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