Episode 125: Hollywood, Body Image, & Creating an Ethical Talent Agency with Val Emanuel

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Learn how to dodge scams to protect your money, then understand how to compare robo vs. traditional investment risks. What should you do if your credit card is compromised in a scam? Are robo-advisors riskier than traditional brokerage accounts? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss how to spot and respond to identity theft and dig into how robo-advisors stack up to traditional investing platforms to help you protect your financial life. They kick off Smart Money’s new Scam Stories series by welcoming guest Scramble Hughes, a circus performer and scam victim, who shares a real-life experience with credit card fraud. They discuss tips and tricks on recognizing red flags like mass spam messages, acting fast by calling the number on your card (not clicking links), and filing credit freezes with all three credit bureaus. Then, investing Nerd Bella Avila joins Sean and Elizabeth to discuss how robo-advisors compare to traditional brokerage accounts. They discuss risk levels in automated portfolios, SIPC insurance protections, and key factors to consider when choosing a platform like account minimums, platform stability, and user experience. See NerdWallet’s top picks for the best robo-advisors of 2025 here: https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/investing/robo-advisors Want us to review your budget? Fill out this form — completely anonymously if you want — and we might feature your budget in a future segment! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK53yAufsc4v5UpghhVfxtk2MoyooHzlSIRBnRxUPl3hKBig/viewform?usp=header In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: credit card fraud, how to report identity theft, robo advisor vs brokerage account, SIPC insurance limits, credit freeze Experian, how to freeze your credit, credit card scams TikTok, how to know if a text is a scam, what is a robo advisor, tax loss harvesting robo advisor, ETF risk robo advisor, ETF diversification, FDIC vs SIPC, how to block spam texts, freeze credit TransUnion, safest robo advisors 2025, best robo advisor for ETFs, hacked credit card reader, RFID credit card theft, how to recover from identity theft, difference between SIPC and FDIC, scams targeting small business owners, how to secure your investment accounts, how to protect credit card information, email spam after identity theft, what to do after credit card theft, how long do fraud refunds take, when to freeze credit, best practices after identity theft, and comparing investment platform safety. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com . Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Val Emanuel is a mother, earth activist, and founder of Rif Care and Role Models Management. Click HERE for the full show notes!

In this conversation we talk about:

Val’s personal body image story: growing up a child model in LA, overcoming sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug use, and low self-worth.
The impact of Hollywood culture on her self-esteem, self-censorship, and body autonomy as an adolescent.
Her experience as a black woman, how this has shaped her identity, & the problems that stem from not addressing the “middle skin color”.
Finding recovery and the most influential steps within her healing journey.
The importance of choosing friends & environments that foster the person that you want to be.
Letting go of the fear of how others will judge you and living an honest, authentic life.
Money, dieting, body image, fame- the disordered intersections between these life areas and how control plays a part.
The role of social media in business, influencer culture, and how we can create a healthier relationship with these platforms.
The journey of building her company, Role Models Management, and her mission behind creating an ethical talent agency.
Why comparison is the thief of joy and how to begin appreciating what you have.

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Episode 125: Hollywood, Body Image, & Creating an Ethical Talent Agency with Val Emanuel

Body Truth with Katelyn Parsons

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Val Emanuel is a mother, earth activist, and founder of Rif Care and Role Models Management. Click HERE for the full show notes!

In this conversation we talk about:

Val’s personal body image story: growing up a child model in LA, overcoming sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug use, and low self-worth.
The impact of Hollywood culture on her self-esteem, self-censorship, and body autonomy as an adolescent.
Her experience as a black woman, how this has shaped her identity, & the problems that stem from not addressing the “middle skin color”.
Finding recovery and the most influential steps within her healing journey.
The importance of choosing friends & environments that foster the person that you want to be.
Letting go of the fear of how others will judge you and living an honest, authentic life.
Money, dieting, body image, fame- the disordered intersections between these life areas and how control plays a part.
The role of social media in business, influencer culture, and how we can create a healthier relationship with these platforms.
The journey of building her company, Role Models Management, and her mission behind creating an ethical talent agency.
Why comparison is the thief of joy and how to begin appreciating what you have.

129 episodes

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Val Emanuel is a mother, earth activist, and founder of Rif Care and Role Models Management. Click HERE for the full show notes ! In this conversation we talk about: Val’s personal body image story: growing up a child model in LA, overcoming sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug use, and low self-worth. The impact of Hollywood culture on her self-esteem, self-censorship, and body autonomy as an adolescent. Her experience as a black woman, how this has shaped her identity, & the problems that stem from not addressing the “middle skin color”. Finding recovery and the most influential steps within her healing journey. The importance of choosing friends & environments that foster the person that you want to be. Letting go of the fear of how others will judge you and living an honest, authentic life. Money, dieting, body image, fame- the disordered intersections between these life areas and how control plays a part. The role of social media in business, influencer culture, and how we can create a healthier relationship with these platforms. The journey of building her company, Role Models Management, and her mission behind creating an ethical talent agency. Why comparison is the thief of joy and how to begin appreciating what you have.…

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