MikeyPod 359 | Finance Creator Leila Kartforosh

MikeyPod 359 | Finance Creator Leila Kartforosh

From MikeyPod by Michael Harren

January 19, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

Michael Harren interviews finance creator Leila Kartforosh about her journey from microbiologist to financial coach.

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

People in this episode

Host: Michael Harren

Guest: Leila Kartforosh

Topics covered

  • finance
  • self-employment
  • authenticity
  • debt payoff
  • wealth building

Keywords

  • finance
  • financial coach
  • debt
  • YouTube
  • budgeting
  • self-employment
  • authenticity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Personal Finance with Leila – Debt Over It

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