Financial Feminist

Visit ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod to join our 5 Day Debt Challenge and find any resources mentioned in the show! Getting out of debt is shockingly simple. The math is easy. Showing up every single month is the hard part. In episode three of Financial Foundations, sponsored by State Farm, we're tackling debt, with zero shame. I'll explain where debt sits on your financial priority list, teach you the rule of 7% (which you'll use for the rest of your life), and break down why credit card debt feels like drowning. Then I'll walk you through my four-step debt payoff plan, tell you about the time my car loan company made me mail $50 to a PO box in Iowa, and share what to check before you sign for any new debt. Missed the rest of the series? Catch-up from the beginning: Financial Foundations #1: Your Money Blueprint: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/money-blueprint/ Financial Foundations 2: Budgeting with Intention: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/budgeting-with-intention/   00:00 Intro 01:03 Getting out of debt is shockingly simple 01:48 Having debt doesn't make you a bad person 03:24 Where debt sits on your priority list 04:32 The rule of 7% 05:49 The math is easy, consistency is hard 06:33 Principal vs. interest 07:05 Why credit card debt feels like drowning 08:03 Consolidating with a personal loan 08:48 Step 1: List every debt 09:56 Step 2: Add up your monthly payments 10:09 Step 3: Find extra money in your budget 11:28 Step 4: Pay the highest interest rate first 12:31 My car loan and the PO box in Iowa 14:50 Is there such a thing as good debt? 17:11 Systemic problems vs. personal responsibility 17:52 Read the terms before you sign 18:21 Shop your loan 19:17 Join the free 5-day debt challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 25, I had $100,000 in the bank. At 27, I was a millionaire. And today I’m handing you my actual formula. Plenty of articles boil my story down to “save money, invest, start a business.” That’s technically true and practically useless. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I did between 25 and 27 that made the biggest difference, which parts you can copy, and which parts came from privilege I didn’t earn. I graduated debt-free and grew up with parents who taught me about money, and that shaped the conditions I made my decisions in. Personal finance is personal, so treat this as a formula you adapt to your own life instead of a script to copy line for line. Mentioned in this episode: The $100K Blueprint: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/the-1how-id-save-my-first-100k-in-2026/  Negotiate Like a Woman with Kathryn Valentine: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/negotiate-like-a-woman/ How to Negotiate with Confidence: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/negotiate-with-confidence/  Learn the exact strategies I used to save money, pay off debt, and get my first $100K. Visit: ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro 01:10 How Her First $100K started 03:02 The privilege in my story 05:08 #1: Solid financial habits 08:31 Start acting like a millionaire now 09:28 #2: Growing my earning power 10:21 Why cutting your budget only goes so far 13:50 Going full-time in 2020 14:37 If entrepreneurship isn’t for you 16:44 #3: Building a financial system 19:48 Why I unapologetically want money 23:18 My favorite part of being a millionaire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Traditional budgeting doesn’t work. In episode two of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, I'm showing you how to budget without hating your life. We'll reframe budgeting as a permission slip instead of a punishment. Budgeting doesn't mean you can’t ever have a latte, or buy organic, or even say no to a vacation. Creating a budget is as personal as your favorite band, which means that these one-size-fits-all solutions might be more the problem than you. Today we'll walk through my three-bucket budget, and find your three value categories: the parts of your life where spending brings you the most joy. Then we'll pull out the money diary from episode one and see whether your spending matches what you actually care about. Catch-up on the Financial Foundations series: Financial Foundations Episode 1: Your Money Blueprint: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/money-blueprint/ Save your seat in this 2-part workshop series that turns your “I wish I could quit my job” into a specific, actionable plan to get you out of your job in 90 days or less. Get access here: ⁠⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠.  00:00 Intro 01:03 How to budget without hating your life 01:56 Refresher: the financial priority list 02:54 Why budgets fail like diets 03:23 Your budget is a gas gauge 04:50 Permission slip, not punishment 05:38 Why I hated every budget app 06:20 The three-bucket budget 07:51 Automate, automate, automate 08:44 Your three value categories 10:37 My coffee-as-a-walk confession 11:37 "Should" spending: museums, dinners, and bachelorette parties 12:51 Exercise: sort your money diary 14:09 Ask this at every checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Save your seat in this 2-part workshop series that turns your “I wish I could quit my job” into a specific, actionable plan to get you out of your job in 90 days or less. Get access here: ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠⁠. Today I'm sitting down with Natalie Ellis, mom, CEO, and founder of Boss Babe, and author of the New York Times bestseller The Freedom-Based Business Method. Natalie built a multimillion-dollar company and then realized she'd been running it on an aggressive growth playbook for a business she never planned to sell. We get into why burnout isn't a badge of honor, why the median follower count in Natalie's survey of six-figure-plus business owners will shock you, and the three boring things that actually make a business work. If you run a business, want to start one, or just keep buying courses hoping the next one fixes it, this is your episode. Natalie’s Links: Websites: https://www.bossbabe.com/ ; https://www.natalie-ellis.com/ Book: https://bookshop.org/a/90037/9781401997373  Mentioned during the show: How to Reinvent Yourself (Without Losing Yourself) with Sophia Amoruso: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/reinventing-yourself-sophia-amoruso/ The Rise and Fall of the Girlboss: https://www.diabolicalliespod.com/p/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-girlboss 00:00 Intro  04:30 Is burnout the price of hustle? Energy-giving vs. energy-draining work 08:00 Why "more organization" isn't the fix: the three questions your business runs on 10:30 Big decisions vs. small ones, in business and personal finance 12:00 Natalie's Trojan horse course strategy 15:00 Tori's viral video and the 100,000 email subscribers 18:00 Building on land you own: why email beats followers 20:00 Shiny objects: new products, new platforms 26:00 One platform, one offer, and why you can't over-market a product 29:00 What to cut first: start with your data 31:00 Offer, funnel, traffic (build, borrow, or buy an audience) 34:00 Getting off the treadmill: executive retreats and "what do you want?" 37:00 Leaving easy money on the table 40:00 Seasons of sprint and giving yourself grace 44:00 Building for freedom when you're just getting started 47:00 The responsibility nobody posts about 52:00 The Boss Babe name, ten-plus years later 54:00 Hustle culture, soft life, and tradwife content 62:00 What successful women entrepreneurs know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You told us Financial Foundations was your favorite series, so we brought it back. Presented by State Farm, these are short, actionable episodes, each one covering a single personal finance pillar and giving you one thing to go do. We're following along with my book, Financial Feminist, so if you have a copy, pull it out. In episode one, I'm walking you through your first money memory, the exact order to tackle your financial goals, and how to actually stay consistent with a monthly money date. If you've ever asked "Okay, but what do I do first with my money?", start here. To find all of the resources mentioned in this episode including my free money quiz and my partner recommendation for your emergency fund), visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠.  00:00 Intro 01:03 Welcome to Financial Foundations 02:17 Your financial narrative and your first money memory 03:54 How your money memory shows up today 06:05 The financial order of operations 06:56 Why your emergency fund comes first 08:26 Priority two: high-interest debt 09:18 Priority three: investing for retirement and paying down low-interest debt 10:04 Priority four: saving for the big stuff 11:04 Staying consistent and the ostrich effect 12:37 Financial self-care and the money date 13:33 How to run your money date, step by step 15:15 Your homework: the money diary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is so valuable, we decided to run it back. It's all about unlocking what I truly believe is the easiest money you will ever make — and yes, it’s as simple and lazy-girl-friendly as it sounds. I’m breaking down the one passive income strategy that requires zero extra hours, zero new skills, and absolutely zero stress: a high-yield savings account. If you’ve ever wished you could make money while taking a nap, running errands, or sipping a drink on the beach, this episode shows you exactly how to make your existing money work harder for you, without sacrificing your already-packed schedule. Looking for a HYSA? We've done the research for you. See our partner recommendation (terms apply): https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod 00:00 Intro 01:14 The Problem with Checking Accounts 02:44 Why High-Yield Savings Accounts Matter 04:21 How to Set Up and Use a HYSA 08:44 The Power of Earning Interest 09:23 Using HYSA for Emergency Funds & Goals 10:22 Overcoming Myths & Fears 12:24 Making Money Passively 14:03 Is My Money Safe? 15:10 Final Thoughts & How to Get Started Visit ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠⁠ to stay up to date and find any resources mentioned on our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're carrying credit card balances and haven't looked into whether a lower-rate option is available, see if our debt-tool can help you: ⁠⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠⁠. What if the easiest business to start this year is one you could begin with a single DM? Justin Moore, sponsorship coach, founder of Creator Wizard, and author of Sponsor Magnet, has earned over $5 million in brand partnerships with his wife April, and spent seven years running an ad agency where he heard what brands say about creators behind closed doors. We cover why building an audience may be the most AI-proof business you can start, why a tiny niche audience can out-earn a huge one, how to answer “what’s your rate?” without losing money, and the contract words that should make you run. If an extra couple thousand dollars a month would change your life, this episode shows you one way to get it. Justin’s Links: Website: https://www.sponsormagnet.com/ Also mentioned in this episode: This Mistake Cost Me $500,000: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/my-500k-mistake/ Jasmine Star: How to Build a Business from Nothing: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/how-to-build-a-business-from-nothing/ 00:00 Intro 01:18 Why building an audience is the most AI-proof business 03:03 You don’t have to be an “influencer” to do this 08:29 Side hustling the 5-to-9 11:05 What you actually need to start (one person) 14:37 Why Justin started calling out the gatekeepers 17:03 What running an ad agency taught him about how brands pay 19:37 Who undercharges most 24:55 How to answer “what’s your rate?” 29:10 Justin’s 8-step partnership system 38:53 Contract red flags: perpetuity, exclusivity, out clauses 43:46 Why Justin says don’t hire a manager 48:47 My half-million-dollar agency mistake 53:32 The $1 million math on a 20% cut 54:24 Rapid fire: free product, worst pitches, follower myths 58:37 One thing every creator should do today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do we keep repeating patterns that don’t serve us? Today I'm sitting down with Sabrina Zohar, relationship coach, host of The Sabrina Zohar Show, and author of the new book Why Am I Like This, to figure out why. We’re talking about the unconscious programming behind how we handle love, conflict, rejection, and even our own success. If you've ever over-given, stayed too long, or known exactly what you were doing while doing it anyway, you're in the right place. Sabrina walks through two questions that can interrupt an old belief before it makes a present-day decision, what self-abandonment looks like on a random Tuesday, and how all of it shapes what you think you're allowed to ask for and earn. You will feel seen. You will also feel a little called out. Share it with every woman in your life. Sabrina’s Links: Website: https://sabrinazohar.com/ Book: https://sabrinazohar.com/book Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro 01:35 The pattern women swear isn't a pattern 02:40 Window of tolerance and why discomfort feels unbearable 08:10 The texting spiral, and the two questions that interrupt it 13:20 173 texts: what Sabrina understands about her younger self now 17:00 Gut vs. anxiety (does the pinch match the ouch?) 19:05 Being attached to the story of a relationship 22:55 Finding the belief underneath the behavior 27:45 When your "logical" brain makes the worst decisions 31:20 Getting out of your head and into your body 32:30 Hiring out of fear, and learning to trust yourself 41:35 What self-abandonment looks like on an ordinary day 44:30 Saying no, boundaries, and grieving who you lose 49:10 You're allowed to outgrow people 51:00 How worthiness shapes what you ask for and earn 56:15 Moving through shame instead of ruminating 66:05 Healing doesn't mean never getting triggered 70:05 What to do the moment you notice yourself shrinking 73:40 The self-trust marble jar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 job market has been brutal. If you’ve been looking for a job, you know how tough it is. If you already have a job, I’m sure you’ve been told that you should just be grateful. Keep your head down, don’t make waves, ask for a raise when things "settle." My guest today thinks that instinct is completely backwards, and after this conversation, so do I. Kathryn Valentine –– executive coach, one of the country's leading experts on women's negotiation, and repeat guest –– coaches women inside communities like J.P. Morgan, Bain, and KPMG. And her work starts with an uncomfortable finding: women now negotiate as often as men, but succeed about half as often. Today we're talking about what to do when your company says there's no budget, why the timing of your ask matters so much, what AI gets wrong about your salary, and how to survive the messy middle of a negotiation without folding. If you've been telling yourself you'll just wait a year to ask, listen to this first. Kathryn’s Links: 76 Things You Can Negotiate at Work Learn more about Kathryn Valentine   Negotiate Like a Woman with Kathryn Valentine Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro 02:13 Why negotiation matters: career, stress, and $1M 05:24 Women ask now, but with the wrong tools 06:30 Negotiating during layoffs 08:28 The relational ask (and the WSJ advice that backfires) 11:36 Common negotiation mistakes women are told to make 13:12 What to ask for when raises are frozen 15:33 The 76 things you can negotiate 19:42 The gender gap goes way past base salary 26:42 In the room: what to say when it goes off-script 31:08 The three biggest mistakes that sink negotiations 34:15 How to find your market rate 37:32 "Ask a white guy" 40:34 Should you use AI to prep? 44:29 The average negotiation lasts 25 days 45:57 Live calculator: what one raise is worth 50:25 Who to talk to (and who to avoid) during a negotiation 56:54 Changing jobs when the economy is bad 59:25 When to leave corporate and build your own thing 66:27 Why mid-sized companies are best for flexibility 71:07 What to do this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carleigh Bodrug is back! She's the CEO and founder of PlantYou, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a self-taught plant-based home cook, and the author of the brand-new cookbook Quickies. Her first episode was one of our most-loved ever, so I brought her back to tackle one of the biggest line items on your budget right now: food. We get into why convenience wins at 6 PM, how to actually cut your grocery bill, how to stop throwing money in the trash (literally), and why a food system works the same way a money system does. It's practical, it's shame-free, and there is a salad kit eaten out of a mixing bowl. Carleigh’s Links: PlantYou Quickies book Carleigh's Instagram How to Lower Your Grocery Bill and Stop Food Waste Additional Resources Mentioned: millionaire mindset: parenting yourself episode Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod.   00:00 Intro 00:42 What Happens to Healthy Habits When You're Maxed Out 04:16 The Psychology of Pre-Cut Food 07:26 Shop Your Pantry First 11:15 The Deeper Psychology of Convenience 12:51 Cooking as an Investment in Yourself 18:23 Building a System That Beats Willpower 24:52 How "Quickies" Was Born 28:08 What Makes a Recipe Actually Quick 32:00 Perfection Is the Enemy of Good 35:33 Using Every Scrap: Reducing Food Waste 39:31 Cooking Is a Learned Skill 43:54 Rapid Fire Speed Round Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to take control of your money and finally start investing? Visit ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠ to register for our FREE workshop, Stock Market Secrets: Debunking Common Myths for Successful Investing to learn how to avoid common mistakes and how to build wealth without fear or confusion.  Today's episode is a little different from our normal format. It's my conversation with Jasmine Star on The Jasmine Star Show, and we're sharing it here because it goes deep into something I don't usually get asked about on my own show: the actual business mechanics behind Her First $100K. We talk about the $49 coaching sessions that started it all, the money story I inherited from my parents (and had to unlearn), the exact logic I used the night before I quit my job, and why "done is better than perfect" has become my whole content philosophy. If you're building something of your own, or thinking about it, this one's for you. Jasmine’s links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminestar  Website :https://jasminestar.com/  00:00   Intro & the story behind the name "Her First $100K" 02:25   Documenting the money journey publicly — and why that built accountability 04:27   Rebranding to Her First $100K, and her dad's reaction 06:30   The $49 coaching sessions that started it all 08:01   From coaching, to a $97 workshop, to a course 10:30  Tori's money story: safety, risk, and her parents' fear 14:19  Why women are conditioned to avoid risk 15:35  The night before she quit her job 18:54  "Give your dollars a job": the psychology of scaling income 24:21  Her First $100K's revenue model today 28:33  What's stayed the same (consistency) vs. what she let go of 31:58  Building an email list early, and current team structure 33:53  What Tori loves doing vs. what she's delegated 42:04  The "chin video" strategy: why imperfect content wins 44:54  "Done is better than perfect": hiring, imperfection, 2026 content trends 50:05  Owning success without performing false humility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost everything you've ever been told about working out was tested on men. Today's guest is here to hand you the actual playbook for your body. The one that accounts for your hormones, your cycle, and your life stage instead of pretending you're just a smaller man. In today’s episode we’re talking to Dr. Stacy Sims––exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and one of the leading voices on training women's bodies––about why lifting heavy protects your brain (not just your muscles), why "toning" isn't even a real thing, how to actually train through menopause instead of white-knuckling it, and why your smartwatch might be lying to you about how tired you really are. If you've ever felt like the fitness industry wasn't built with you in mind, you're absolutely right, and Dr. Sims is going to tell you exactly what to do instead. Dr. Stacy’s Links: Website: https://www.drstacysims.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims Ready to take control of your money and finally start investing? Visit ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod to register for our FREE workshop, Stock Market Secrets: Debunking Common Myths for Successful Investing to learn how to avoid common mistakes and how to balance investing with paying off debt so you can build wealth without fear or confusion. 00:00 Intro 00:50 The Fitness Industry's Blind Spot 02:14 When the Research Is Only About Men 04:16 Why Women Need Heavier Weights 05:42 Lifting Heavy Protects Your Brain 07:26 Strength Over Thinness 10:36 100 Healthy Years, Not Just 100 16:27 Why Women Fear Lifting Heavy 17:04 Pushing to Failure Is the Point 21:35 Where to Start: At Home, 10 Minutes 24:58 Why You Shouldn't Train Fasted 30:03 What to Eat Before You Lift 31:52 Training for Menopause, Not Against It 35:41 The Hormone Therapy Pendulum Swing 38:16 Why Girls Really Quit Sports 40:36 Your Smartwatch Is Lying to You 45:35 Relearning Your Body's Signals 46:57 Fitting Fitness Into a Busy Life 52:22 What Successful Women Know About Health 54:36 The 80/20 Rule for Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm answering your biggest questions about investing, retirement, and what to do with your money when the headlines start screaming recession. I get these questions constantly in my DMs, so I'm pulling the most asked — mortgage payoff vs. investing, the actual logistics of retirement withdrawals, what to do with an old 401(k) you've been ignoring, and how to finally get out of Edward Jones — and giving you real answers. My advice doesn't change based on who's in office or what the market's doing this week. It changes based on math, and I'm walking you through the math. Additional resources: How to Start Investing: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/how-to-invest/ What You Need to Know About Mortgages with NerdWallet’s Kate Wood: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/how-to-get-a-mortgage/ Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod. 00:00 Intro & Investing Mindset 04:41 Paying Off Your Mortgage vs. Investing 09:56 How to Withdraw Money in Retirement 16:51 Rolling Over Old Retirement Accounts 21:02 How to Leave Edward Jones 30:31 Wrap-Up & Credits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recently sat down on a couch in beautiful Laguna Beach with four women who've made over $100 million combined. And what they have to say will change the way you think about business. This episode is different from our usual format. It's a live panel conversation recorded at a seven-figure entrepreneur mastermind, where I'm joined by Adley Kinsman (founder of Viralish, Vanessa Marin (licensed sex therapist and co-founder of Vanessa and Xander), Maria Wendt (entrepreneur and educator who's sold over $21 million in low-ticket products), and Natasha Willis (co-founder of School of Bots). Together we get into the self-sabotaging beliefs that keep people from starting a business, what money actually buys beyond the sexy parts of entrepreneurship, whether ambition and rest can coexist, and the money beliefs each of us had to unlearn to get here. Links: Adley Kinsman (Viralish) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adley Vanessa Marin (Vanessa and Xander) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/VanessaandXandr Maria Wendt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maria.wendt Natasha Willis (School of Bots) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NatashaTWillis Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Self-sabotaging narratives and startup myths 04:25 From therapist to entrepreneur: overcoming the "business is dirty" belief 05:35 Making money is easier than you think 08:30 What entrepreneurship gives you beyond money 12:17 Identity before proof: what successful entrepreneurs know 14:55 The volume and obsession success requires 18:55 Ambition vs. rest: finding your version of "enough" 23:15 The moral responsibility to scale your business 29:43 Boundaries: what to share publicly 34:05 Money beliefs you had to unlearn 37:22 The ostrich effect: why you avoid your money 39:30 Making money vs. building a business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If there’s one piece of info to take away from today’s guest, it’s that there’s no "perfect" moment to buy a home. It's about timing your life, not the market. In today’s episode, I sat down with repeat guest Daryl Fairweather –– Chief Economist at Redfin and author of Hate the Game: Economic Cheat Codes for Life, Love, and Work. We got into the real, updated math on buying a home in 2026: mortgage rates, whether prices have already peaked, the climate risk nobody's pricing in correctly, and the creative paths (co-buying, ADUs, house hacking) more people are turning to because the old rules just don't work anymore. If you've felt priced out, behind, or like homeownership might not be "in the cards" for you, this episode will change how you think about the whole decision. Daryl’s Links: Website: https://www.redfin.com/ Hate the Game book: https://www.hatethegamebook.com/ Daryl's IG: https://www.instagram.com/fairweatherphd/?hl=en Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro 01:06 Is it too late to buy a home? 03:00 What winning looks like when the system feels unwinnable 04:27 Smart next moves for stuck renters and would-be buyers 06:34 Why housing may get more affordable over the next decade 08:21 Climate change and the coming insurance crisis 11:22 When does buying actually make sense? (the 5-year rule) 14:53 How job stability and housing go hand in hand 17:05 Preparing to buy: talk to a lender early 19:58 Rethinking the 20% down payment 21:16 Creative paths to homeownership: co-buying, ADUs, house hacking 25:07 Starter home vs. waiting for the dream home 27:39 How housing costs will reshape households and family life 28:58 Will the housing market crash? 32:29 Misconceptions keeping people stuck 35:54 What to do if you're priced out right now 37:24 The mindset shift: timing your life, not the market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a sentence I hear from women more than almost any other: "I'm bad with money." Today's guest spent six years proving that sentence isn't a fact — it's a belief, and beliefs can change. Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief, breaks down the science of why we get stuck telling ourselves the same money story, and exactly how to write a new one. In his new book, Beyond Belief, he digs into why the words that follow "I am" are so dangerous, and why getting comfortable with discomfort is the real skill behind almost every financial win. We get into identity, self-trust, why you can't see your own limiting beliefs (but can spot everyone else's), and the research that proves belief can override biology. This one will change how you talk to yourself about money. Nir’s Links: Free Belief Change Guide: www.nirandfar.com/beyond-belief-live  30-Day Belief Transformation Journal: nirandfar.com/beyond-belief  Website: http://nirandfar.com  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/  Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro  03:00 Facts vs. beliefs vs. faith  05:00 Identity and the danger of "I am" statements 06:00 Belief can override biology 09:00 Self-trust and building your own track record 12:00 The evolutionary reason your brain resists change 16:00 The mindset shift behind getting comfortable with discomfort 22:00 Byron Katie's four questions for examining a belief 26:00 Building a "portfolio of perspectives" 30:00 Naming systemic barriers without using them as an excuse 33:00 Choosing the belief that serves you 35:00 Locus of control — why believing you have agency changes outcomes 42:00 Challenging your thinking without tipping into toxic positivity 44:00 Why manifesting backfires (and what works instead) 49:00 Mental contrasting  52:00 Why chaos and struggle mean you're alive 54:00 Tori's own story of choosing to feel pain instead of avoiding it 55:00 The rat study — how belief in possible rescue changes persistence 1:00:00 Persistence over intelligence — the real predictor of success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special replay episode I sat down with the “godfather of financial independence” aka JL Collins,  to demystify investing in the most approachable way possible. JL has been in the game for over 50 years and wrote The Simple Path to Wealth—a book that’s helped nearly a million people understand how to grow their money with confidence. And today, he’s breaking it all down for you. We get real about what investing actually is, why you don’t need a finance degree to build wealth, and how the entire financial industry has tried to gatekeep this information. JL shares why index funds are his go-to, how to avoid common investing mistakes, and why market dips aren’t disasters—they’re opportunities. Whether you’re brand new to investing or just want a no-BS refresh on the basics, this conversation is for you. JL’s Links: The Simple Path to Wealth: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Simple-Path-to-Wealth-(Revised- Expanded-Edition)/JL-Collins/9798893310474 Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan: ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠. 00:00 Intro 03:24 Personal Finance Beginnings 06:44 The Birth of a Financial Blog 14:26 Understanding Index Funds 28:31 The FIRE Movement Explained 36:02 Calculating Financial Independence 40:28 Market Volatility: Should You Change Your Strategy? 44:48 Adjusting Investment Strategies Near Retirement 53:44 Ethical Investing: Pros and Cons 01:01:21 The Role of Financial Advisors 01:06:53 Key Insights for Successful Investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College is expensive, but there's money on the table that most families never touch. Today's guest walked away from college completely debt-free, not because she was a straight-A student or a star athlete, but because she treated scholarships like a system instead of a luck-based lottery. Jocelyn Pearson, founder of The Scholarship System, has since helped families across the US secure almost $17 million in scholarships. We get into the myths keeping families from even trying, why the small-dollar scholarships matter more than the $100K ones, how to build reusable application materials so you're not starting from scratch every time. If you've got a student headed to college (or you're the student), this one is required listening. Jocelyn’s links: Free webinar: https://thescholarshipsystem.com/financialfeminist  Scholarship Superpower Quiz: thescholarshipsystem.com/financialfeministquiz  Not sure what to do with your money? Visit ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠ and take our FREE quiz to get your personalized money plan, and find any resources mentioned on our show! 00:00 Intro 01:18 Jocelyn's $126K Scholarship Story 03:41 Why Strategy Beats Luck 04:13 The 4 Biggest Scholarship Myths 07:18 The Real Reason Families Don't Apply 10:51 The "All or Nothing" Mindset 13:43 Building a Reusable Essay System 16:32 Other Reusable Application Assets 17:13 What Committees Are Really Looking For 21:05 How to Talk About Your Major 21:59 Who Wins When Two Finalists Are Equal 23:31 How (and How Not) to Use AI 27:35 The Overlooked Small-Dollar Scholarships 33:28 Department Scholarships & Asking for More 33:30 When Your Financial Situation Changes 35:21 Navigating the Middle-Income Gap 47:47 The Student Loan Forgiveness Reality Check 49:52 The True Cost of Co-Signing 52:54 The #1 Trait of Successful Scholarship Families 54:53 Jocelyn's Free Resources & Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it mean to live a truly “rich life?” This is a re-release of one of our favorite conversations: Tori sits down with Ramit Sethi, New York Times bestselling author of I Will Teach You To Be Rich and host of the Netflix show How to Get Rich. They get into what it actually means to build a rich life, why renting can beat buying even when you can afford to buy, how to negotiate literally everything (including your rent), and what couples are really fighting about when they fight about money — hint: it's never actually about Target. Ramit’s Links: Website: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramit/?hl=en Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/money-for-couples-with-ramit-sethi/id1577864998 Learn the exact strategies to save money, pay off debt, improve your money mindset, and increase your net worth. Get your personalized plan here: https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod. 00:00 Intro: What Is a Rich Life? 01:13 Ramit's First Money Memory 05:01 It's Expensive to Be Poor 05:20 Playing the Game While Changing the System 07:25 Why High School Finance Classes Don't Work 11:13 The Case for Renting Over Buying 17:21 How to Negotiate Your Rent 22:38 Building a Course Business 24:44 What Couples Actually Fight About 27:58 Defining Your Rich Life 35:50 What Women Are Taught About Money 37:17 The Money Dial Exercise 38:37 The Michelin Star Story 40:38 Money & Marriage: Ramit's Personal Experience 42:30 The Monthly Money Date 44:03 Gendered Fears in Relationships 51:44 Women Out-Earning Their Partners 52:05 The $400K Debt Couple 53:02 Your Feelings About Money ≠ Your Balance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been struggling to break free from credit card debt––you’re in the right place. In this episode, we’re replaying one of our most commonly requested topics: credit card debt. We’ll uncover how sneaky interest rates can chip away at your hard-earned money every single day and explore powerful strategies to help you tackle that high-interest debt so you can finally breathe easy. As someone who’s dedicated to helping women save money, invest, and feel financially confident, I firmly believe that understanding your debt is the first crucial step in breaking free from it. When we take back control of our finances, we collectively fight the patriarchy—by making ourselves richer, savvier, and fully in control of our money.  Check to see if you qualify for my partner personal loan recommendation* (doesn’t hurt your credit score!) *Terms apply: https://soficreator.pxf.io/c/1408818/2083784/25681?subId1=podcast&subId2=bonusep&adcampaigngroup=lending&adnetwork=brand  Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod 00:00 Intro 00:48 Understanding credit card debt 02:26 How debt and interest work 07:20 Strategies for paying off debt 08:32 Using credit cards responsibly 14:53 Emergency funds vs. debt payoff 19:16 Debt payoff methods: snowball vs. avalanche 22:36 The role of personal loans 32:30 Setting financial goals and staying motivated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices