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MikeyPod 359 | Finance Creator Leila Kartforosh

January 19, 2026 by Michael Harren
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I loved talking with finance creator Leila Kartforosh for this weeks episode! Leila is a microbiologist turned financial coach and content creator who also happens to be my very own financial coach, too. We talk about her transition to self-employment, the significance of authenticity in her YouTube videos, and the surprising evolution of her relationship with money.

Leila Kartforosh is a personal finance coach and content creator behind the brand Personal Finance with Leila – Debt Over It. After spending five years paying off over $82,000 of her own debt, she left her corporate career to help others get clarity and control with their money. She shares simple, practical, judgment-free strategies on budgeting, debt payoff, and wealth building through YouTube and one-on-one coaching. Outside of finance, Leila loves reading and staying active in the gym!

Connect with Leila:
YouTube channel 
Website

A video version of this interview can be found on my YouTube Channel.

This podcast is powered by my subscribers on Patreon who receive bonus episodes for this show, among other perks. Learn more at patreon.com/michaelharren

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Brooklyn-based composer and performer Michael Harren combines elements of classical composition with experimental electronics and storytelling to create hypnotic and boldly intimate work that walks the line between Laurie Anderson, Peter Gabriel and Dead Can Dance.

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