We Ask Anjelah Johnson-Reyes About Her Comedy Career and Money Habits

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Ramsey Network

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4.9 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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💰 Which side hustle is right for you? Get personalized recommendations from our Side Hustle Quiz. You’ve watched her successful comedy career unfold over the last two decades, and today you get to laugh through an entire podcast episode with her. Anjelah Johnson-Reyes unpacks everything from Bon Qui Qui to motherhood to money habits. Next Steps:🎥 Watch our video How Matt and Abby Went From Broke College Kids to “Unplanned” Influencers 🍸 Follow Smart Money Happy Hour on TikTok: @smartmoneyhappyhour 📱 Submit a Guilty As Charged question for Rachel and George! Leave us a voicemail with your question at 877-306-1517 or send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type “GUILTY?” at the top of your message so we don’t miss it. 💵 Create a budget and track expenses with EveryDollar. 🤳 Follow Anjelah Johnson-Reyes and her podcast Funjelah on Instagram! Connect With Our Sponsors: Check out the FAIRWINDS credit union exclusive account bundle. Get 20% off when you join DeleteMe. Get up to 40% off with code SMARTMONEY at Cozy Earth. Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹 Margarita Mocktail Recipe: Gimme Some Oven 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice 1 ounce freshly squeezed orange juice 1–2 tablespoons agave nectar 1/3 cup sparkling water or club soda Coarse sea salt, for rimming Extra lime slice, for garnish Instructions: Cut a small notch in a lime wedge and run it around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim in a small plate of salt. Add the lime juice, orange juice, agave nectar and ice to the serving glass and stir vigorously for 15 seconds to combine. Top with sparkling water and garnish with an extra lime slice. Serve immediately and enjoy! Explore More From Ramsey Network: 💡 The Rachel Cruze Show 💰 George Kamel 🎙️ The Ramsey Show 💸 The Ramsey Show Highlights 🧠 The Dr. John Delony Show 🪑 Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman 📈 EntreLeadership Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's not every day you have a comedic icon joining the show, but today is that day.
0:11.0	To be a brand new mom in your 40s, like I'm having my first kid the same time my friends are having grandkids.
0:18.0	It's going to be so good, trust me. Well, it's not now.
0:20.0	It's okay.
0:22.9	I don't think I've ever been asked.
0:24.1	What's that birth brook?
0:30.9	Hey guys, I'm Rachel Cruz.
0:32.6	I'm George Camel.
0:35.3	And I'm a comedic icon, apparently.
0:37.1	Angela Johnson Reyes.
0:40.6	And this is Smart Money Happy Hour.
0:46.6	All right, cheers, everyone.
0:47.2	Cheers.
0:49.4	Angela, welcome to the show.
0:50.1	Thank you.
0:51.1	Can I reach?
0:52.1	Yeah, listen, you got it.
0:53.8	Got it, got it, got it, got it, got it.
0:55.0	I pulled the muscle. You dropped. Yeah, that was intense, got it, got it, got it, got it, got it. I pulled the muscle.
0:55.5	You dropped. Yeah, that was intense, George. I got T-Rex arms. Oh, my gosh. Well, this is the show where two friends who happen to be money experts talk about what you're talking about. So everything from pop culture, current events, and money. But first, let's talk about what we're sipping on. This is the Margarita Mocktail.
1:11.2	We'll give you the rating and reveal the cost per glass at the end of the episode. But first, let's talk about what we're sipping on. This is the Margarita Mocktail.
1:11.1	We'll give you the rating and reveal the cost per glass at the end of the episode. And Angela will be forced to rate it as well. That's right. I'll do it. Regardless if it hurts the mixologist feelings. Yeah, yeah. Irregardless. You just, you're a truth tellers with the Mocktail. That's right. So, but me, it does a great job making them.
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