How to Ask for Money (Repurposed from The Art of the Ask)
PLOT TWIST EPISODE: You're listening to a full episode from Chelsea's limited series podcast: The Art of the Ask . Get ready to learn HOW TO ASK FOR MONEY! I'm breaking down why money is such an anxiety-inducing topic, and the different ways to ask for money, including asking for a raise, a family investment into your biz, a refund from an airline and more! PLUS, I spill the tea on the time I was in Australia and BROKE AF. I'm talking "living off a tax refund with maxed out credit cards and nannying for accommodation" broke. This experience taught me how feeling shame wasn't a luxury I could afford. What You'll Learn: Ancient anxiety: How THOUSANDS of years of money evolution hardwired financial insecurity into your DNA Why It's So WEIRD to talk about money: The psychological mess of tying your net worth to your self-worth, plus cultural taboos that make salary talk feel like a federal crime The trust factor: Every financial transaction is a tiny negotiation of power, status, and "will this person screw me over?" - asking for money is about trust How to ACTUALLY ask: stop with the "just wondering if maybe possibly..." passive word salad and start using active language like you mean it The Harvard hack: One word that increases compliance by 60% My Rock Bottom Era: That time I was so broke in Australia I DM'd literally everyone I'd ever met to sell $15 yoga classes (and it worked)! If you liked this episode, you'll LOVE these: The Witch Wound - Taking Down the Patriarchy Through Putting Yourself Out There Shoot Your Shot - Or Miss Out On Life's Biggest Opportunities Rejection Won't Kill You - What It Means & How to Deal With It P.S. Pitch Perfect is down to the final 2 spots! We start October 13th 👀 Connect with Chelsea: 🪐 Pitch Perfect Fall 2026 Waitlist ☄️ SUPERNOVA waitlist: the thinking lab for the deep thinkers, world-builders, and curious visionaries who see futures that don't exist yet. 💻 Website 🍿 Popcorn Club : Monthly meet-up to debrief TV, movies, and the zeitgeist 📜 Footnotes newsletter filled with rabbit holes 💌 The Art of the Ask Podcast 📱 IG: @chelseariffe 🧵 Threads: @chelseariffe Support NFNTW: Your donations help cover costs of running the show; you can help fund NFTNW right HERE. If you're unable to donate financially, share it. It all adds up! Want to sponsor NFTNW? Email team@chelseariffe.com to discuss partnership packages!