Podcast Money and Mindset with Bright and Brian

He knows money. She studies happiness. Together, experts Brian Ford and Bright Dickson discuss ways to grow your financial confidence and live happier. 

Episodes

Tune in as we explore the connection between your finances and well-being, offering practical advice and inspiration for rethinking your relationship to money. 
 
 
 

The Mind-Money Connection Getting real about money with Gen Z

Aleksandra Medina is back to talk more about tips that can help Gen Zers move forward financially.

In this episode, explore money tips and smart spending habits made for Gen Z. Discover how to be better with money and build lasting financial skills.
09/26/2025
Article
09/26/2025
Episode 55: Getting real about money with Gen Z

The Mind-Money Connection Getting real about money with Gen Z

Aleksandra Medina is back to talk more about tips that can help Gen Zers move forward financially.

Episode 55: Getting real about money with Gen Z

In this episode, explore money tips and smart spending habits made for Gen Z. Discover how to be better with money and build lasting financial skills.

In this episode, explore money tips and smart spending habits made for Gen Z. Discover how to be better with money and build lasting financial skills.
09/26/2025
Article
09/26/2025
Episode 55: Getting real about money with Gen Z

The Mind-Money ConnectionGen Z tech entrepreneur talks money, startup advice

While navigating her own journey with money, Aleksandra Medina co-founded Frich, a social finance app.

This episode dives into Gen Z financial pressures, startup reality for young entrepreneurs, and how Frich is changing how young people talk about money.
08/28/2025
Article
08/28/2025
33:10 minutes
Episode 54 - How To Finance a Startup as a Gen Z Woman in Tech | Truist

The Mind-Money ConnectionGen Z tech entrepreneur talks money, startup advice

While navigating her own journey with money, Aleksandra Medina co-founded Frich, a social finance app.

Episode 54 - How To Finance a Startup as a Gen Z Woman in Tech | Truist

This episode dives into Gen Z financial pressures, startup reality for young entrepreneurs, and how Frich is changing how young people talk about money.
This episode dives into Gen Z financial pressures, startup reality for young entrepreneurs, and how Frich is changing how young people talk about money.
08/28/2025
Article
08/28/2025
33:10 minutes
Episode 54 - How To Finance a Startup as a Gen Z Woman in Tech | Truist

The Mind-Money ConnectionHow to avoid the scams that cost people money

Cybersecurity expert Matt Toussain joins the podcast to highlight the top scams that are costing all generations–Gen Z included–money and ideas to help you protect yourself.

Discover why Gen Z is at risk for online scams—and how everyone can take steps to prevent scams and stay safer in the digital world.
08/27/2025
Article
08/27/2025
Episode 53 - Avoiding Online Scams: What You Need To Know

The Mind-Money ConnectionHow to avoid the scams that cost people money

Cybersecurity expert Matt Toussain joins the podcast to highlight the top scams that are costing all generations–Gen Z included–money and ideas to help you protect yourself.

Episode 53 - Avoiding Online Scams: What You Need To Know

Discover why Gen Z is at risk for online scams—and how everyone can take steps to prevent scams and stay safer in the digital world.
Discover why Gen Z is at risk for online scams—and how everyone can take steps to prevent scams and stay safer in the digital world.
08/27/2025
Article
08/27/2025
Episode 53 - Avoiding Online Scams: What You Need To Know

The Mind-Money Connection Invest like the best: 4 of our favorite tips

There’s a lot to know when it comes to investing—especially when you’re just starting out. Here are some of our favorite strategies and steps you can take to help you feel more confident.

Start investing with confidence. In this episode, Bright Dickson and Brian Ford revisit four favorite investing tips: from overcoming fear to embracing FIRE.
08/26/2025
Article
08/26/2025
Podcast: Episode 52 - 4 Expert Tips for Confident Beginner Investing

The Mind-Money Connection Invest like the best: 4 of our favorite tips

There’s a lot to know when it comes to investing—especially when you’re just starting out. Here are some of our favorite strategies and steps you can take to help you feel more confident.

Podcast: Episode 52 - 4 Expert Tips for Confident Beginner Investing

Start investing with confidence. In this episode, Bright Dickson and Brian Ford revisit four favorite investing tips: from overcoming fear to embracing FIRE.
Start investing with confidence. In this episode, Bright Dickson and Brian Ford revisit four favorite investing tips: from overcoming fear to embracing FIRE.
08/26/2025
Article
08/26/2025
Podcast: Episode 52 - 4 Expert Tips for Confident Beginner Investing

The Mind-Money Connection How thinking like an entrepreneur can make you a smarter investor

The confidence and growth mindset of entrepreneurs can also be helpful traits to have when it comes to your personal finances

Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset for smarter financial planning, better risk management, and sustainable wealth-building strategies.
08/25/2025
Article
08/25/2025
Podcast: Episode 51 - Entrepreneurial & Financial Mindset for Success

The Mind-Money Connection How thinking like an entrepreneur can make you a smarter investor

The confidence and growth mindset of entrepreneurs can also be helpful traits to have when it comes to your personal finances

Podcast: Episode 51 - Entrepreneurial & Financial Mindset for Success

Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset for smarter financial planning, better risk management, and sustainable wealth-building strategies.
Adopt an entrepreneurial mindset for smarter financial planning, better risk management, and sustainable wealth-building strategies.
08/25/2025
Article
08/25/2025
Podcast: Episode 51 - Entrepreneurial & Financial Mindset for Success

The Mind-Money Connection How to care for aging parents—and yourself

Caring for an aging parent comes with financial and emotional challenges. Learn how to plan, manage costs, and support loved ones with confidence.

Caring for an aging parent comes with financial and emotional challenges. Learn how to plan, manage costs, and support loved ones with confidence.
08/04/2025
Article
08/04/2025
25:46
Podcast: Caring for Aging Parents and Yourself

The Mind-Money Connection How to care for aging parents—and yourself

Caring for an aging parent comes with financial and emotional challenges. Learn how to plan, manage costs, and support loved ones with confidence.

Podcast: Caring for Aging Parents and Yourself

Caring for an aging parent comes with financial and emotional challenges. Learn how to plan, manage costs, and support loved ones with confidence.
Caring for an aging parent comes with financial and emotional challenges. Learn how to plan, manage costs, and support loved ones with confidence.
08/04/2025
Article
08/04/2025
25:46
Podcast: Caring for Aging Parents and Yourself
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    Meet your hosts

    Bright Dickson

    Happiness expert

    Bright Dickson is a teacher and student of positive psychology with experience in resiliency, leadership, and group dynamics. As an expert in positive psychology, she works with people to increase optimism, connection, and performance through greater awareness. She earned a B.A. from Columbia University and a master’s of applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. 

    Brian Ford

    Financial expert

    Brian Ford is the head of Financial Wellness at Truist and the author of the book “The 8 Pillars of Financial Greatness.” As a financial expert and teacher, he aims to bring simplicity and ease to financial education. Brian has dual bachelor’s degrees in business management and marriage, family, and human development from Brigham Young University, as well as a master’s degree in personal finance. As a financial coach, Brian helps people and businesses reach their financial goals and achieve their dreams. 

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