Financial advice is everywhere, but much of it seems to come from people who think skipping coffee is the key to retirement. That's the premise behind a new podcast, Have You Tried Being Rich?, set to launch on September 1, 2026. Hosted by Kristin Geosits and Dria Benjamin, the show promises a no-BS take on money matters, cutting through the noise of simplistic and often condescending financial guidance.
Each episode will dissect popular money takes, call out misleading advice, and challenge outdated financial wisdom. The hosts aim to address what actually matters when people are trying to make smarter decisions with their money. As the announcement notes, "People are dealing with rent, groceries, student loans, debt, rising prices, layoffs, burnout, and an economy that can make even responsible financial decisions feel harder than they should." The podcast is not interested in adding more finger-wagging to the conversation. There are no lectures about waking up at 5 a.m., no hustle-culture sermons, and no pretending everyone could own a house if they just budgeted better.
Instead, Kristin and Dria bring honest conversations, smarter financial takes, and practical perspective to a topic often buried under shame, jargon, and unrealistic expectations. New episodes will be released every two weeks. "We're tired of financial advice that acts like everyone is one budgeting spreadsheet away from buying a house," said Geosits. "The reality is more complicated—and honestly, more interesting. We wanted to create a show that reflects how people actually experience money today." Benjamin added, "Most financial education talks at people instead of with them. We're interested in conversations that meet people where they are—whether that's navigating student loans, juggling multiple income streams, dealing with burnout, or simply trying to make good decisions in an expensive world."
Geosits works in the financial industry but admits that doesn't mean having every answer. She brings a candid and skeptical perspective, especially when advice ignores rising costs, student debt, competitive housing markets, and an economy that has changed dramatically. Benjamin believes financial education should help people make better decisions, not make them feel bad about past ones. Her goal is to help listeners cut through the noise and feel more confident making financial decisions that work for their own lives.
The show will tackle bad financial advice, money myths, fake-guru promises, and hustle-culture nonsense. It is financial content for people who want to learn without being judged, talked down to, or told their biggest financial problem is coffee. Listeners can find Have You Tried Being Rich? on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever they get their podcasts. The website is beingrichpodcast.com.
The launch of this podcast matters because it signals a growing demand for financial content that acknowledges the complexities of modern economic life. In a landscape saturated with oversimplified advice, Have You Tried Being Rich? offers a refreshing alternative that respects listeners' intelligence and lived experiences. By challenging the notion that financial success is merely a matter of discipline, the show highlights systemic issues and provides a platform for honest, judgment-free discussions about money. As financial inequality widens and traditional advice fails to resonate, this podcast could help reshape how people approach personal finance, moving away from shame and toward empowerment.
