Financial advice is everywhere, but much of it seems out of touch with the realities of everyday life. A new podcast, Have You Tried Being Rich?, launching September 1, 2026, aims to change that by offering a no-nonsense take on money advice. Hosted by Kristin Geosits and Dria Benjamin, the show will challenge popular financial wisdom and ask whether the advice people hear actually makes sense in the real world.
The podcast comes at a time when many are struggling with rising costs, student loans, debt, and an unpredictable economy. Geosits and Benjamin are tired of advice that simplifies financial success to skipping coffee or budgeting better. Instead, they want to have honest conversations that acknowledge the complexities of managing money today.
Kristin Geosits, who works in the financial industry, brings a candid and skeptical perspective. She is interested in the gap between what people are told to do with their money and what actually works in real life. Dria Benjamin believes financial education should empower people, not shame them. She combines practical advice with humor to make money topics more accessible.
Each episode will tackle a financial idea, trend, or piece of conventional wisdom, putting it under the microscope. Some advice may hold up, some may need context, and some may be outdated. The hosts will explore what is useful, what is misleading, and what people really need to know before making financial decisions.
The show will address bad financial advice, money myths, and hustle-culture nonsense. It aims to provide financial content for people who want to learn without being judged or talked down to. New episodes will be released every two weeks on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
Geosits and Benjamin are not interested in lecturing or pretending everyone can own a home if they just budget better. They want to meet people where they are, whether that means dealing with student loans, juggling multiple income streams, or simply trying to make good decisions in an expensive world.
The podcast is a response to the overwhelming amount of financial advice that often feels smug or disconnected from real life. By offering a relatable and honest perspective, Have You Tried Being Rich? hopes to make financial conversations more inclusive and practical. The show is designed for anyone who is tired of being told that their financial problems stem from small daily expenses like coffee.
With its launch just around the corner, the podcast promises to be a refreshing addition to the financial media landscape, providing a space for smarter, more realistic discussions about money.
