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Tip Culture in America, Unpacking the Controversy

May 21, 2024

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Episode Summary:

In today’s episode of the Empowered Planning Podcast, I decided to discuss the heated debate around America's tipping culture. Have you ever felt pressured to tip or wondered why tipping is even a thing? I researched tipping in America for the past six months, speaking with friends, coworkers, relatives, and clients to see why it is becoming a point of tension for many, how it started, and how it is rising in America. From historical roots in Tudor, England, to the modern-day dilemmas at your local coffee shop, join me to crack the complexities of tipping and what it means for workers and consumers alike. After you tune in, come connect with me on Instagram and let me know where you stand on tipping!

Topics:

  • Following the origins of tipping to understand how the customs have spread
  • The most common controversies surrounding today's tipping culture
  • How tipping impacts consumer costs, service quality,...
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The 6 Most Common Money Blind Spots (and how to overcome them!)

Nov 01, 2023

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Episode Summary:

Last week on the podcast, we talked about how to unpack all of the money baggage that we essentially got through our childhood and growing up, so if you haven’t listened to that episode, go do that now! This week I want to take things a step further and talk about the six most common money blind spots, as I call them, that tend to show up in our lives. Money blind spots are beliefs or thoughts that obstruct the way that we view money in our lives. In this episode, I want to try to normalize this for you because we have all of these voices in our head that we interact with throughout the day that can prevent us from moving forward in our lives if we don't really address them. My hope is that you’ll listen to this episode and leave with actionable steps you can take to heal your money blind spots to become more confident in your financial decision making!

Topics:

  • How Shinobu identifies money blind...
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