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News Brief
By: PointLine Media Research & Editorial Team
Category:Arts & Media,Business,Industry
August 12, 2026
This podcast marks a significant shift in financial media by centering the lived experiences of a generation facing systemic economic hurdles. By dismantling elitist fiscal tropes, the show empowers listeners to ignore predatory financial advice, fostering a more realistic, empathetic, and sustainable approach to personal money management today.
Launching September 1, 2026, Have You Tried Being Rich? is a refreshing new podcast designed for listeners exhausted by smug, disconnected financial advice. Hosted by industry professional Kristin Geosits and strategist Dria Benjamin, the show rejects common tropes like morning routines and coffee-budgeting shaming. Instead, it provides a candid, no-nonsense look at how modern economic pressures—from student loans to the housing crisis—actually impact everyday financial decision-making.
By deconstructing popular money myths and calling out the toxic positivity of hustle culture, the hosts aim to bridge the gap between traditional financial theory and the reality of modern life. The program serves as an antidote to the "just work harder" rhetoric, offering practical insights and skeptical analysis for those navigating an increasingly expensive world. Each episode encourages listeners to make smarter, more realistic choices without the heavy burden of financial shame.
The podcast will release new episodes bi-weekly on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. By prioritizing transparency over jargon, Geosits and Benjamin are fostering a community where money is discussed with honesty and humor. This project is dedicated to listeners who want to cut through the noise, ignore fake-guru promises, and finally understand what truly matters when it comes to long-term financial health.