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Master your employee benefits during open enrollment with this episode. Jess and Brandon break down how to analyze health insurance options like HMOs, PPOs, and HDHPs, and explore often-overlooked benefits like vision, disabi...
Master your employee benefits during open enrollment with this episode. Jess and Brandon break down how to analyze health insurance options like HMOs, PPOs, and HDHPs, and explore often-overlooked benefits like vision, disabi...
Imagine having the power to impact the economy with your vote. That's precisely what Jessica and Brandon explore in this episode, where they break down the intricate relationship between financial literacy and voting. With th...
Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, Probate- oh my! Ever wondered how a simple piece of paper can safeguard your legacy and keep your family united? Join Jessica and Brandon as they sit down with Nicola Rochester Robinson, co-founde...
Imagine this: You help bring the popular Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card to market, and when you apply for it yourself, you’re rejected! Tune in and learn from Vrinda Gupta, CEO and co-founder of Sequin, as she recounts h...
Should you dip into your emergency savings to buy a car? In this episode, Jess and Brandon tackle this question from one of their listeners who is contemplating using their savings to purchase a $36K vehicle. They discuss the...
Do NFL cheerleaders truly impact revenue and fan engagement? Join us as we explore the broader financial and societal value of cheerleaders in the NFL. From merchandise sales to community appearances, Jessica and Brandon deba...
Ever wondered if tapping into your 401k or 403b for emergencies is a wise move? Discover the crucial considerations and potential pitfalls of early withdrawals. This episode challenges you to critically assess whether your si...
Today's episode of the Sugar Daddy podcast tackles the colossal student debt crisis head-on. Student loan debt isn't just a personal issue; it affects society as a whole. From the disproportionate burden on Black and brown wo...
Ever wondered how to ensure your financial plan remains rock-solid, no matter who's in office? In this episode Jessica and Brandon discuss strategies to safeguard your finances against the unpredictability of political shifts...
Co-Host
Jessica Norwood works in Digital Sales Effectiveness for Cisco Systems, as the Global Digital Sales Content Strategist. By day, she helps digital sellers do the best work of their lives. At night, she is the author of the Your Hair is Magic line of children’s books and co-host of The Sugar Daddy Podcast, focused on financial literacy for elder millennials. “Your Hair is Magic: Bed Head” was featured on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan on ABC in 2021, and was most recently read live by Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson, The Duchess of York. In 2022, she earned her Lean Six Sigma green belt, was a Social Impact Scholar for The Leadership Consortium (Harvard Business School) and was named a Mover & Shaker by Cary Magazine. She earned her B.A. in German from the College of Charleston, an M.Ed. in Administration from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, and an M.Ed. in Divergent Learning from Columbia College. Jessica lives in North Carolina with her husband, Brandon, two children and one year old Doxiepin, Remi.
Co-Host
Brandon Norwood is a licensed financial planner, and owner of Oak City Financial, a financial planning business. Oak City Financial LLC has been a WRAL Voters’ Choice Award finalist the past three years in the financial services category. He has been in the financial services industry for over a decade and started his career at Fidelity, later moving to New York Life, before starting his own firm. He serves as co-treasurer on the executive board for WakeUp Wake County, a local nonprofit focused on advocacy that leads public engagement on housing, transportation, climate change, and other land use issues in the Triangle. He is also an adviser with the startup, WhiteFlag Inc., a mental health app that provides immediate customized peer support that is currently working on their series A fund raise. Brandon attended the College of Charleston and has a BS in Corporate Communications. Brandon lives outside of Raleigh, NC with his wife Jessica, two kids and dog, Remi.