The Inner Capital

Shannah Game: How Unresolved Money Beliefs Quietly Sabotage Wealth

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Money problems aren’t usually just about numbers — they’re about the stories we tell ourselves.

In this episode of The Inner Capital, I sit down with Shannah Game, creator of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, a New York Times Top Money Podcast that she hosted for over a decade before selling, and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, the bold moves that fueled her success, and the experiences that shaped her relationship with money.

From launching a podcast and releasing a book, to navigating shame, emotional patterns, and financial storytelling, this conversation uncovers why so many people struggle with money — and, more importantly, how to regain control of their financial lives.

What We Cover in This Episode

  • Shannah’s entrepreneurial journey and what inspired her to start her podcast 
  • The bold moves that helped her find early success, including selling her first student film festival to a Hollywood producer (while she was in college!), 
  • Launching and growing a top-ranked podcast with over 28 million downloads, and eventually selling it right before her book launch 
  • Common reasons people feel shame around money — and what that might feel like
  • How every purchase tells a story, and why uncovering these stories is key to financial transformation
  • How to shift your emotional money experience and begin rewriting your financial story

Key Takeaway

Money isn’t just about math — it’s about meaning. By uncovering the stories we tell ourselves and shifting our emotional relationship with money, we can transform shame into clarity and regain control over our financial lives.