John Auten-Schneider
Show Co-host & Co-creator @Yahoo Finance
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WORK HISTORY
Show Co-host & Co-creator @Yahoo Finance
NY, US
Living Not So Fabulously dives into real money stories from the LGBTQ+ community to give you tangible takeaways to tackle your wallet woes and talk money without judgment. • Co-created and co-developed Yahoo Finance’s first LGBTQ+-focused personal finance show, from concept through launch with potential reach of 1.5MM unique monthly visitors.• Lead end-to-end content strategy, including scripting, booking, production oversight, and visual brand identity.• Translate financial jargon into inclusive, digestible storytelling to build trust with underserved audiences.• Integrate earned and owned media strategies to boost multi-channel visibility and drive brand alignment.• Use performance data to refine content formats, optimize guest selection, and increase audience retention.• Navigate editorial and legal reviews, ensuring brand safety and platform compliance while maintaining bold, values-driven storytelling.
EDUCATION
Cedar Crest High School
High School Diploma, Life
Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg
Bachelor of Science, Adult Health/Cardiac Rehabilitation
Northwestern University
Certificate, Social Media Marketing Specialization
University of Phoenix
MBA, Business Administration
Yale University
Certificate, The Science of Well-Being
ABOUT JOHN AUTEN-SCHNEIDER
I’m a personal finance expert, social media marketer, and content creator—but first and foremost, I believe in helping others live fabulously without being fabulously broke.Alongside my husband, David, I co-founded Debt Free Guys, where we shared our journey from in credit card debt to financial freedom in under three years. Our signature Debt Lasso Method and Wealth Builder’s Pyramid now help others in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond do the same.I’m the creator and host of:• Queer Money®—the first show solely devoted to LGBTQ+ financial wellness, tackling debt, savings, investing, and entrepreneurship from an identity-aware lens• \'Living (Not So) Fabulously,\' a weekly Yahoo Finance show spotlighting real queer money stories—from LGBTQ+ celebrities, business leaders and change agentsWith 500K+ podcast downloads, 50K+ followers, and 1M+ monthly impressions, my content reaches a global audience. I’ve been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, Variety, Squawk Box, The Advocate, NASDAQ, Yahoo! Finance, and MarketWatch.As a contributor to Forbes, CNBC, Motley Fool, Yahoo! Finance, and Time—and author of \'4: The Four Principles of a Debt-Free Life\'—I blend storytelling, identity, and strategy to drive brand growth and financial impact.Expertise Highlights• Delivering keynotes and workshops for Capital One, Verizon, Accenture, and more• Hosting top-performing shows and national live events, including the Plutus Awards and the Queer Money Live Tour• Leading award-winning brand partnerships with AmEx, SoFi, Experian, MassMutual, and Sallie Mae• Creating omni-channel content strategies that boost brand awareness, lead gen, and ROI• Developing marketing funnels and influencer programs rooted in KPIs• Managing editorial teams across brand, agency, and freelance partners• Writing digital ad copy driven by data and sales psychology• Crafting inclusive content that reflects diverse lived experiencesWhat I’m Doing Now• Launching new episodes of \'Living (Not So) Fabulously\' weekly on Yahoo Finance• Expanding Queer Money’s audience and partnerships• Consulting on social-first financial storytelling for inclusive brandsLet’s connect if you\'re building something impactful.
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