noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change

Episode 4

Why Folks Stay Broke... w/ Finance Rebel Camari Ellis

Published on: 14th May, 2018

Yall folks stay broke, and I hate that! Ugh, I hate it so much, but I also can relate!! I feel like a payroll service when it comes to handling my money UGH! I don't know about you, but I'm always thinking of ways to manage my money, save my money, correctly spend my money, and how to get money from these dudes out here! Okay, the last one I'm joking about, but still, the money stays on my mind.

I had been talking to my friend Camari since he is a money expert and then I thought oooh Camari, can you come to my podcast and talk about money. He said YES!

So here Camari is with his busy self, being a father, husband and wealth advisor talking to you and me about how to be the best we can be with dealing with coins. This will be one of many conversations I plan to have around the topic, because guess what out of sight out of mind and I REFUSE TO HAVE MONEY BE OUT OF OUR MINDS mmmkay!

So sit back and listen.

Also, what do you think of these episodes? I love and need feedback so if you don't want to rate the podcast feel free to send me an email at stephanie@missgraham.com or slide in my DMs on Instagram.

Listen in for a pretty good Basic Necessity Giveaway too cause Camari sweetened the deal wonderfully for ya!

As always thank you for listening. Next week I hit a milestone with my fifth episode of NoseyAF, and I am stoked.

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noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change

Want to make creative work that actually matters? On noseyAF, you'll eavesdrop on honest, behind-the-scenes conversations between working artists, filmmakers, and community organizers who are building bold, culture-shifting projects—and sharing exactly how they do it.
I'm Stephanie Graham, a multidisciplinary artist and filmmaker, and these are the conversations I actually want to have: unfiltered talks about creative breakthroughs, activist hustle, messy pivots, and daily practices that make a difference.
Sure, we cover the basics—who they are, what they do, and how they got started—but we also get nosy: How do they make decisions? What keeps them going? How do they pay their bills and stay true to their vision?
Every other week, I share these raw, energizing convos that fuel my own practice—and might just spark something in yours. Whether you're an artist, curator, cultural worker, or someone who loves peeking behind the curtain, you’ll walk away with practical strategies, real talk, and unexpected inspiration.
The best stories live in the details—and the most powerful creativity happens when we get wonderfully nosy about what really drives us.

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Stephanie Graham

Hi there! I'm Stephanie, the creative force behind this podcast!
As a curious multi-disciplinary artist, filmmaker, and Real Housewives scholar, I dive into the fascinating world of relationships and subcultures through conversations with artists, activists, and neighbors. I explore their practices while sharing my journey in art, which includes creating films, photos, and installations focusing on race, social class, and subculture.
Outside of my studio practice and podcasting, I also run Graham Cracker Pins, which offers unique pins that reflect my love for creativity. Although my background involves work in TV and film, NDAs limit what I can share about those projects. Nevertheless, when I can, I do! For more of my art, visit missgraham.com or dive into pin heaven at GrahamCrackerPin.co. Join me as I unravel what others are up to with humor and curiosity.