At the height of the 2008 recession, Andrea Ewalefo became a single mom, and with a 20-month-old to care for and no job. But something was different; Andrea had recently received financial education and training and knew what she needed to do to overcome the odds. Despite living on about $1750/mo for over 6 years, Andrea never missed a payment, kept her cred ... Show More
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438: How Freelancers and Creatives Can Build Financial Stability With Emily Batdorf And Cassidy Horton
On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Emily and Cassidy, co-hosts of The Finance Girlies podcast, for a practical conversation about managing money as a freelancer, creative, or anyone with a nontraditional career. After spending more than a decade writing and editing p ... Show More
49m 42s
Aug 18
437: After 23 Years of Marriage: How Requel Rebuilt Her Financial Life
On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Requel, a personal finance educator who is passionate about helping women take control of their money and build financial confidence, especially after major life transitions like divorce. After spending more than 20 years believing ... Show More
50m 25s
Aug 11
436: I Thought Building Wealth Would Feel Different...
Money changes your life, but it doesn't magically erase fear, self-doubt, comparison, or the money stories you've carried for years. In this video, I'm sharing a side of building wealth that doesn't get talked about enough. After building a business, writing six books, and reachi ... Show More
14m 37s
Nov 2025
How She Built $380k by 38 (Without a Six-Figure Job) | Making a Millionaire
Rachel, a single mom and tech writer from Colorado, joins us to ask the question so many of us wrestle with, "Am I doing enough? " Together, we unpack her incredible financial progress, explore smart saving vs. over-saving, and discuss the balance between future security and pres ... Show More
38m 43s
Aug 2023
MONEY DIARIES: Setting Boundaries & Standing On Her Own 2 Feet
Get ready to be inspired by this amazing Money Diarist! She's a 27 year old, full time agricultural student who is working in the industry, and coming to terms with being estranged from her family. Out of school she went to uni, but when trauma began to surface, she had to take a ... Show More
36m 30s
Aug 2023
MONEY DIARIES: The MUST listen to Single Mum of 2!
This Marine Scientist, Gen X, single mother of two teens is a MUST listen to! She has come from zero financial literacy and navigated divorce, and her journey of growth and education is utterly inspiring. She joins Victoria to reflect on previously living paycheck to paycheck (in ... Show More
39m 53s
Jun 2023
485: How to Manage Your Money in a Recession
<p>If you've ever dealt with financial challenges and the resulting feelings of fear, stress, and overwhelm, you're not alone. I've been in similar shoes. </p> <p>During the 2008 "Great Recession" I went from making $60,000 a year to losing over half of my income, going deep into ... Show More
59m 28s