Podcast Co-Host Application — Ralph Estep Jr.

SECTION 1

About You

The basics, so we know who you are and how to reach you.

Your full name*

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What should we call you?

A nickname or preferred name, if different from above. Optional.

Best email to reach you*

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Phone number

Optional — only used if we move forward.

Where are you based? (City & country)*

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Your time zone*

For example: U.S. Eastern (ET), Central (CT), Pacific (PT), etc.

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Share any relevant links

Social media, podcast, YouTube, TikTok, website, portfolio — anything that shows who you are. One per line. Optional.

SECTION 2

Your Money Story

This is the heart of it. Be honest and real — there are no wrong answers.

Tell us about a financial challenge, turning point, or lesson that shaped your relationship with money.*

This is the most important question on the form. Take your time.

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What’s a money question you’ve been afraid or embarrassed to ask out loud?*

The kind of question a lot of people are quietly wondering too.

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Where are you on your own money journey right now?*

You do NOT need to have it all figured out — we’re looking for real, not perfect.

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SECTION 3

Your Style & Fit

A little about how you show up and why this excites you.

Why does this opportunity excite you?*

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Which of these sound like you? (Check all that apply)*

I'm naturally curiousI'm a great listenerI'm authentic, relatable, and conversationalI'm comfortable sharing personal experiences when it helpsI'm better at asking questions than giving answersI'm reliable and professionalI'm excited to help build something from the ground up

Please check at least one.

A quick scenario — what questions would you ask?*

A close friend tells you they just added up their credit card debt for the first time. It’s $18,000, and they’re not sure how it got that bad. You’re the audience’s voice in that moment. What are the first few questions you’d want to ask them?

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Optional but encouraged: link to a short video of you talking

60–90 seconds of you being you — your money story, why you, or just saying hi. Paste a link (YouTube, Loom, Google Drive, Instagram, etc.). This helps us hear your voice.

SECTION 4

Experience (Optional Bonus)

Nice to have, but absolutely not required. Skip anything that doesn’t apply.

Any podcast, broadcast, livestream, or content-creation experience?

Tell us about it. Optional.

Have you built an online audience or community before?

Optional.

Do you have an established following or personal brand?

If so, where, and roughly how large? Optional.

SECTION 5

Availability & Commitment

This is a daily live show, so the schedule matters. Please be candid.

Can you commit to a live show every weekday (Mon–Fri), about 1.5–2 hours each morning including prep and show time, plus a weekly planning meeting?*

YesYes, with some flexibility neededI'm not sure yetNo

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The show records live on weekday mornings, U.S. Eastern time. How does that fit your schedule?*

Works great — I'm in or near Eastern timeWorkable — I can adjust to itMight be tough — let's talk about itWon't work for me

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What do you have for a remote live show? (Check all that apply)*

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If selected, when could you start?*

ImmediatelyWithin 2 weeksWithin a monthOther…

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This is an ongoing, part-time role — not a full-time salaried job. Are you comfortable with that?*

YesYes, though I have some questionsNo

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SECTION 6

Last Few Things

Almost done — thank you for sticking with it.

How did you hear about this opportunity?*

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Anything else you’d like us to know?

Optional.

May we keep your application on file and contact you about this opportunity?*

YesNo

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