No Strings Podcast with Rell Simon
Welcome to the No Strings Podcast with Laurel "Rell" Simon! I discuss personal finance, life, art, travel, and more. I interview guests and allow them to share their perspectives. They also disclose their “No Strings Moments”: personal & professional milestones where they felt accomplished, free, unburdened, blessed, and reinvigorated. Enjoy! Websites: www.rellsimonart.com https://rellsimon.medium.com TikTok: @rellsimon IG: @kicksoncanvas_artistry
Episodes
Which camp do you fall in? Which path will you take? Let’s break down the meanings between wealth and status to determine how they shape our human nature.
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Season 5, Episode 06
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A fracture or break in your physical armor forces you to slow down and gain new perspectives. I share what I have been up to lately, and provide insight into what lies ahead…
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Season 5, Episode 05
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I read news articles about each major airplane incident that has occurred so far in 2025. From DC, to Pennsylvania, Houston, Toronto, Chicago, and Denver. What is truly happening? Is there now a sudden fear of flying?
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I react to articles and TikTok videos regarding layoffs due to this new administration. These sudden changes have left many unprepared & bewildered. What does the future hold for our economy?
I listen and react to eight financial TikTok videos that deal with: “birthday months”, high rents, high apartment vacancies, splurges, credit card debt, debt loops, being broke, and working to escape the madness.
(Audio used from the TikTok accounts: wealth.mindset2024, thinjectorsyd, corinthia_1, reventureconsulting.us, wylderwytch, lana.linge, laniilovee2, and kenzidanel)
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Gone are the “resolutions”. The reset and recalibration has arrived. I offer insight into how I am recalibrating financially this year, and provide tips you can take advantage of.
Articles to read available on my Medium.com page.
Season 5, Episode 01.
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A recap of all the podcast episodes from this year. Plus, reflections on everything else that occurred in 2024. Ghana, Toronto, Philly, New York. WrestleMania, ComicCon, and more. Onward to setting new goals for 2025!
Season 4, Episode 17
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Addictions can wreck your mental, physical, and financial peace. On this episode, I speak on the financial impact of addiction. Why? Because my trap right now is TikTok “Breaks” and Sports Memorabilia.
Season 4, Episode 16
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The American Dream has various meanings and interpretations. Given the socioeconomic, racial, and climate challenges we face in this country, it’s not easy to achieve. I provide random thoughts & opinions on the topic.
Season 4, Episode 15
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No one is safe out here. I read and react to different articles regarding the mass layoffs affecting many sectors of the workforce in 2024. What steps should you take before (yes, before) and after a layoff occurs? Let’s get into it.
Season 4, Episode 14
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I deep dive into the many powerful functions numbers have in our lives. How do they affect our daily life, social status, historical context, and financial success? The class is now in session.
Season 4, Episode 13
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I share social media stories from people who have the most outrageous car payments. The dealerships are doing some crazy work. Also, wheel and rim thefts are on the rise in the DC/MD/VA area. It’s chaotic out here, folks.
Audio Credit:
- @theblaiseyarnold on TikTok
- PixaBay ("Atlanta (Interlude)", hyppodrome)
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- Erik McLean, Unsplash.com
**Sorry for the fire alarm heard in the distant background (f...
Falling for the tricks & traps can leave you running endlessly. I define what a “debt loop” is, give stats/examples, and provide motivation to escape the cycle.
Season 4, Episode 13
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Audio Credit: PixaBay ("Atlanta (Interlude)", by hyppodrome)
Note: the CNBC YouTube video referenced changed from being titled Why Monthly Home Payments are Skyrocketing Right Now to Why Homeowners Are...
Isn’t life a crazy box of fireworks? Get smacked with all types of mess, and you ain’t even eat yet. Let’s talk about it.
Article-based version of this episode now available on Medium.com
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Here are some ways to save some coin because you’re awesome & I believe in you. (Plus: a brief reading from Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money)
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