In this day and age, a lot of us are gig workers. And that can mean flexibility, but it can also mean unpredictable ups and downs. In this episode, we learn from the real experts on hustling and succeeding as a freelancer: unionized strippers! When dancers at the Star Garden strip club were fired for speaking out against an unsafe workplace, they rallied tog ... Show More
Apr 2025
The Cost of Self-Love with Yesika Salgado
Roses are red, violets are blue, let me put you on someone whose palabras make you feel true. Yesika Salgado is a Salvadorian poet and the author of Corazón, Tesoro and Hermosa. Her work carries the kind of power that can change perspectives, break barriers, and make you feel lik ... Show More
43m 49s
Apr 2025
Why Everyone Should Have a Will with Jini Thornton
We’re all going to leave behind something when we pass, be it $1 million or a damn good story. It all counts, especially to your loved ones. But don’t worry, you don’t have to figure out how all of that works by yourself. Jini Thorton is a financial expert who helps families in e ... Show More
48m 16s
Oct 2023
The Queen of Financial Services
<p>#55 Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia, former CEO of Virgin Money, and founder of the money-saving app Snoop. In this episode Dame Jayne-Anne takes us through how she worked herself to the top in a male dominated industry, and the biggest risks she’s had to take to get there. Discover wh ... Show More
51m 37s
Nov 2022
How to Get Paid As a Freelancer, Entrepreneur, or Creative
I often tell people that I’m allergic to fluorescent lights. It’s, of course, not actually true, but I’ve really only had one W-2 9-5 job in my life and have always been an entrepreneur and freelancer at heart. There are a lot of perks that come with freelancing like the ability ... Show More
40m 34s
May 2022
How to Create Financial Intimacy With Your Partner
If you’re part of a couple, you’ll want to be sure and pass this episode along to your partner with a gentle nudge of, “Hey, you might want to take a listen.” Even as a money expert, creating a smooth, stress-free, loving relationship with my husband around money can be tricky. A ... Show More
39m 36s
Apr 2023
How Barbara Corcoran Turned $1,000 Into $66 Million
<p>#26: I sat down with businesswoman and investor, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran to discuss her story and rise to success, from real-estate queen to reality TV star. With $1,000 she started a company that became a real estate empire. Today, she shares the top thing she looks for ... Show More
40m 3s
Aug 2022
How Angel Investing is Helping Women Start More Businesses
Being an entrepreneur myself, I’ve always known that the trickiest part of running your own business or starting your own side hustle is the money part. How do you get enough money to get up and running? You could borrow money from friends and a family, use your own cash, or look ... Show More
43m 55s
Jul 2022
How to Become a Financial Grownup
What would it feel like to be a financial grownup? I share a bit more in the episode, but I grew up in a family where we openly talked about stock investments, wealth, and growing your money, even from an early age. However, I missed some important lessons around saving money, ho ... Show More
40m 49s