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Going From Broke (Season 1)

10 episodes 90%4KCC

Debt, discipline, and hard choices collide in these high-stakes financial turnarounds.

Follow CEO Dan Rosensweig as he helps millennials overwhelmed by debt rebuild their finances and move toward stability. Across the season, personal stories and tough number-crunching reveal how quickly debt can spiral, and what it takes to reverse course. Sign up to watch practical insight meet real emotional stakes.

Episode guide

10 episodes
1
1The Sneakers Made Me Do It
Star athlete Obi Nwankwo seemed set for success with a strong career and education, yet mounting debt tells a different story. Financial experts uncover how spending habits and choices derailed his progress and what it takes to regain control.
22 min
2
2Responsibility Over Payment
Violinist Miracle McKinney dreams of traveling and performing, but heavy student loan debt holds her back. With expert guidance, she confronts financial realities and learns how to balance passion with long-term stability.
22 min
3
3Till Debt Do Us Part
A young married couple enters life together already burdened by debt. With children and limited income, they must confront their finances head-on and find a path toward stability and a more secure future.
22 min
4
4The Highs and Lows of Living in LA
Daniel Babic enjoys a jet-set lifestyle but spends far beyond his means. Financial mentors step in to reveal the risks behind his habits and help him build a more sustainable approach to money.
21 min
5
5Time to Buy or Time to Sell?
Alana moves to Los Angeles for opportunity but leaves a stable job to pursue social media success. As income disappears and spending continues, she must rethink priorities and rebuild her financial foundation.
22 min
6
6Jobs and Going Nowhere
Amanda works long hours to repay student loans, including debt taken on by her mother. Despite her discipline, progress is slow, forcing her to reconsider her strategy and find balance between finances and personal life.
22 min
7
7Art Before Rent
Vlogger Steven moves to Los Angeles to pursue creative work while avoiding financial responsibilities tied to family loans. Living on the edge, he must face difficult truths and take steps toward financial independence.
22 min
8
8Finances and Family
Aspiring musician Jonas returns home after college with a degree in Finance and substantial debt. As his family struggles under loan obligations, he must make hard decisions about career direction, ambition and financial responsibility.
22 min
9
9Butt Before Budget
Allie spends far beyond her income to maintain a curated social media image. With debt mounting, she confronts the reality of her choices and the cost of chasing lifestyle—and cosmetic surgery—over financial security.
22 min
10
10The King of Failed Investments
Brandon faces mounting debt—including a loan from a loan-shark— compounded by personal struggles. With guidance, he begins to address both financial habits and the deeper challenges affecting his stability.
22 min
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