If you finally started investing — or you WANT to — but feel stuck wondering “Okay… now what?” this episode breaks it down step-by-step. No hype, no confusing jargon — just a simple path you can actually follow.In this In Detention brea...

Three community college students. One $100 challenge. Zero investing experience.In this episode of Money Misfits, I sit down with three of my students—Tyreece Bramwell, Kayson Dahl, and Kenyon Shabazz—to talk about what really happens w...

If you're getting your first credit card, this episode will save you from the mistakes almost every college student makes. I sat down with Hannah and Zion—both currently authorized users on their parents’ cards—and broke down the myths, the tra...

If you’re 18–22 and thinking about getting your first credit card, this episode is your blueprint. Professor Heath sits down with two real college students — Hannah and Zien — to break down what actually happens when you’re an authorized user, ...

Most people don’t fail at budgeting — they just never start tracking. In this Money Misfits episode, Professor Heath breaks down how to build a budget that actually works in real life — no spreadsheets, no guilt.🔥 Whether you’re just op...

Welcome to Money Misfits: In Detention, where Professor Heath breaks down real financial lessons from college students—no guests, no fluff, just straight talk.In this solo episode, we follow up on the powerful conversation with Areefa a...

What really happens when college students look at their bank statements? Spoiler: it gets ugly. 😬My second installment of Money Misfits: College Cash Conversations.In this Money Misfits: College Cash Conversations episode, Professor Hea...

Guests: Dayana Romero & Areefa AliHost: Professor Stephen HeathIn this kickoff episode of Money Misfits: College Cash Conversations, Professor Heath sits down with two of his online managerial accounting students, Dayana Romero ...

I had the chance to sit down with Cainã Barbério, an 18-year-old professional skater from Brazil, along with translator Liza dos Santos. We talked about: 🛹 Cainã’s journey from skating at age 4 to competing professionally. ...

🎙️ Just wrapped an inspiring Money Misfits episode with Isabella Vaka, a former student of mine who’s charting an incredible path.From community college at CSM → transfer to Cal Poly → internships in D.C. → now on Capitol Hill, Isabella...

🎓 From Community College to Cal Poly & SDSU | Money Misfits PodcastWhat’s it really like to transfer from community college to a four-year university? In this episode of Money Misfits, Professor Heath sits down with <...

In this episode of Money Misfits, Professor Heath sits down with Mikky, the powerhouse behind Mikky and the Doom—a self-described “musical cult” fusing pop-punk, rock, and raw creative energy. 🎸🔥Mikky opens up about her journey from sta...

In this episode of Money Misfits, Professor Heath sits down with Coach Hansen Sekona, Defensive Coordinator for the College of San Mateo Bulldogs.Coach Sekona’s journey is raw, real, and inspiring:Growing up in a large immigrant...

What happens when two former student-athletes grind their way from cramped apartments, long commutes, and shared Domino’s pizzas at College of San Mateo… to finishing finance and accounting degrees, walking on at D1 basketball, and landing Big ...

Money Misfits, Episode 2 – I sat down with Dr. John Ulloa—a community college dean, cultural historian, and lowrider builder—who unpacks his journey from welding shops to classrooms and car shows. I loved this conversation as it’s...

This episode dives into the world of pop-punk through the lens of Betty Mauritz, whose band Gold Steps has rocked stages across the country — from Vans Warped Tour to South by Southwest. But it’s not all crowd-surfing...