Money. Health. Family. Culture. Real Stories.
Welcome to The Money Table, a new podcast coming soon, where money meets real life.
Hosted by Nike Ajao, an award-winning CFO with over 20 years of financial leadership experience, The Money Table explores how our upbringing, culture, relationships, health, and life experiences shape the way we think about and handle money.
But this podcast isn't just about what I've learned. It's about what we've all experienced.
And that's where you come in.
Have a Minute? Hear Why I Created The Money Table.
Hear a personal invitation from Nike Ajao, host of The Money Table, and discover why your money story matters.
What Kind of Money Stories Are We Looking For?
Every money story matters, whether it's a lesson learned the hard way, a financial victory, or something you've never felt comfortable sharing. Here are just a few examples to get you thinking.
Love, marriage, divorce, friendships, lending money, and financial boundaries.
Childhood money beliefs, family expectations, cultural traditions, and generational wealth.
Debt, financial regrets, scams, business setbacks, and lessons learned the hard way.
Financial breakthroughs, smart decisions, career growth, and personal victories.
You can share anonymously. No name or voice recording is required.
Your story could help someone else make a better financial decision.
Have a Money Story You've Never Told Anyone?
Maybe you lent money and never got it back.
Trusted the wrong person.
Made a financial decision you're embarrassed about.
Stayed in a relationship because of money.
Grew up with very little, or had everything and lost it.
Maybe you made a brilliant decision that changed your life.
Or maybe you're still dealing with the consequences.
Whatever your experience, there's a seat for you at The Money Table.
At the end of each podcast episode, we'll feature a real money story submitted by someone like you. We'll explore what happened, what it cost, and what others can learn from it.
Your story can be completely anonymous. No name or voice recording required.
You don't have to be proud of what happened. You don't need a perfect ending. And you certainly don't need to be a financial expert.
Sometimes the stories we're most embarrassed to share contain the lessons someone else desperately needs to hear.
Share your money story. Your experience could change someone else's future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about The Money Table or sharing your story? Start here.
1. Can I submit my story anonymously?
Yes. You can submit your story without sharing your name or identifying information. Your privacy matters, and anonymous stories are welcome.
2. How will my story be used?
Selected stories may be shared, discussed, or read during an episode of The Money Table. Stories may be edited for length and clarity while preserving the heart of your experience.
3. Will I know if my story is selected?
If you provide contact information, we may reach out if your story is selected or if we have questions. If you choose to remain completely anonymous, we will not have a way to contact you.
4. What kind of stories can I submit?
Anything where money meets real life. Your story might involve family, career, relationships, business, debt, saving, investing, healthcare, culture, a financial mistake, a difficult decision, or a lesson you learned along the way.
5. Do I need to be a financial expert to submit a story?
Not at all. The Money Table is about real experiences from real people. You do not need financial expertise or a perfect ending. Sometimes the most valuable stories are the ones where we're still figuring things out.
Meet Your Host
Nike Ajao brings more than two decades of financial leadership, entrepreneurship, and lived experience to conversations about money and real life.
Forbes Finance Council
Pull Up a Chair
Money is rarely just about money.
It is about family. Culture. Career. Health. Relationships. Expectations. Sacrifices. The choices we make, the mistakes we learn from, and the things we wish someone had told us sooner.
The Money Table is a place for honest conversations about all of it. No judgment. No perfect answers. Just real people, real experiences, and real lessons we can learn from together.
Because some of the most important conversations about money happen long before we ever look at the numbers.