Ah, credit cards. The confusing but necessary component to a healthy credit score. But when not used properly, the very tool that can open doors can slam them shut. Today, Tori answers listener voicemails and questions about all things credit cards –– including how to choose the right one for your lifestyle, how many credit cards you should have, how to use a credit card responsibly, and getting to know and utilize your rewards system. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in t...
Apr 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 84
It’s estimated that 54 million people in the United States have a disability –– so how does this impact them financially and an individual level, and all of us, regardless of disability status as a societal level? Tori is joined by Xian Horn, a disability advocate, writer, and founder of the non-profit, Give Beauty Wings, to talk about the financial challenges facing people with disabilities. They discuss the practical ways this manifests in day-to-day life, like transportation and lower pay, bu...
Apr 18, 2023•55 min•Ep. 83
The United States hates mothers. At least, their woefully inadequate policies, like no federally mandated paid parental leave, lack of access to affordable childcare, and increased criminalization of women’s health care and reproductive rights, seem to suggest so. It’s no wonder that many who (or hope to) enter parenthood feel completely abandoned by society and often have to make increasingly difficult decisions about how they’ll even be able to manage having a child in the first place. We’re t...
Apr 11, 2023•58 min•Ep. 82
You’ve been laid off (or think you might be)... now what? In this episode, Tori runs through a checklist of what to do when you’ve been laid off, including what to ask about compensation and benefits, how to let your network know what’s happening and hopefully open new doors with your connections, and a short pep talk to remind you that you’re so much more than your job. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more ...
Apr 06, 2023•22 min•Ep. 81
Entrepreneurship is more popular than ever –– both because of accessibility but also the necessity to make more, whether that’s by adding a side hustle onto your full-time job or building out a business that allows you to have more control over your earnings. Often, women report feeling anxiety around starting a small business, and many start but pre-emotively give up just before it gets good. To talk more about the mental blocks that might be stopping you from giving that business idea a shot, ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 80
Why are women afraid to talk about their finances? Even our host and financial educator, Tori Dunlap, gets anxious over sharing exactly how much she makes and recently sat down to talk about why. Join us for this special cross-release with Other People’s Pockets, where host Maya Lau and Tori chat about her career thus far, why she feels the stigma around discussing money is more predominant in women, and how she’s working to create more transparency around finances. To get more resources, includ...
Mar 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 79
Dealing with inconsistent income, whether you’re working in a tipped profession, as a contractor, or any other position where your income varies month to month, can make budgeting and planning your financials feel all the more difficult. We sat down with Barbara Sloan, author of Tipped: The life-changing guide to financial freedom for waitresses, bartenders, strippers, and all other service industry professionals, to talk about managing finances when working with inconsistent income. To get more...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 78
You don’t want to just raise financially savvy kids –– you want to raise financially savvy grown-ups. When you ask people for their advice on parenting, you’ll get a hundred different answers, most of which are probably valid but may not be right for you. Teaching kids about money is the same. In this episode, Tori sits down with financial educator and Certified Financial Planner Bobbi Rebell to talk about her new book, Launching Financial Grown-Ups. In the episode, Bobbi dives into the framewor...
Mar 16, 2023•39 min•Ep. 77
How much does an Olympic athlete REALLY make? Why are women’s athletics so grossly underpaid in comparison to their men’s team counterparts (especially when they’re outperformed at the highest levels *side eye*)? We wanted to know everything about the state of women’s athletics, so we brought in one of the biggest names in women’s sports –– Ilona Maher. You might remember Ilona from her viral TikToks taking you behind the scenes of the 2020 Olympic Games or for her “Beast, Beauty, Brains” slogan...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 76
WTF is happening with SVB? Are we heading into another 2008? Is it even safe to use a bank right now? In this pep-talk episode, host and financial educator Tori Dunlap is here to give you the TLDR on what’s happening with Silicon Valley Bank, what it might mean for you, and how to continue to make sure your money is protected. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Mar 13, 2023•16 min
We all have a money story, and some (if not almost all) of ours include both big and little “T” trauma that impacts the way we handle finances for the rest of our lives. We wanted to dive into what money trauma is, how it manifests, and how we can become more aware of and work with that trauma for healthier financial practices –– so we asked Millenial Money Expert Shannah Game to join us. In this episode, Shannah and Tori dive into different types of money trauma and how to recognize our own unh...
Mar 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 75
If you’re already queasy seeing today’s title –– we’d invite you to push through. Whenever we talk about life insurance, we’re inevitably met with some resistance to talk about the hard subject of death –– but as Ladder’s Janette Angelini shares with us in this episode, Life Insurance is one of the most selfless things you can to for the loved ones in your life. That doesn’t stop there from being “bad” ways to look at life insurance. Today, Tori and Janette discuss the basics of life insurance, ...
Mar 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 74
“If you aren’t present at the table, you’re on the menu” is a quote made famous by Senator Elizabeth Warren and is a summation of today’s guest, Lina AbiRafeh’s, life's work as a feminist activist. As a kick-off to women’s history month, we asked Lina to join us to share about the state of women’s rights around the world, how to recover from activist burnout, and how we can continue to fight for women’s equality and support women globally without falling into the trap of “saviorism.” Learn more ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 73
Isolation and loneliness are on the rise worldwide, and the rise in women feeling more disconnected than ever is an alarming trend. But how can you intentionally grow your community when you’re already burnt out and overwhelmed? We asked the creator of the Rising Tide Society and #communityovercompetition movement, Natalie Franke, to join us for this episode on building intentional communities, re-evaluating our relationship with social media as a tool for connection, and how to be better advoca...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 72
Have you ever faced imposter syndrome with a job? Felt guilty for a small splurge when things are tight? Tried to talk to friends about money and gotten blank stares? In today’s episode, Tori goes through our recent voicemails and answers questions from our community on topics like not feeling qualified enough when applying for a new job, talking to your friends about finances, finding joy in spending when you’re facing a scarcity mindset, and more. To get more resources, including any freebies ...
Feb 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 71
If you’ve been influenced by the D*ve R*mseys of the world to believe that credit cards are evil, you might be missing out on one of the best money tools. Like any tool, knowing how to use it properly is the key. Today, Tori sits down to share why she’s never used a debit card and instead pays her way through life on credit cards –– earning rewards and points WITHOUT going into debt. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod...
Feb 02, 2023•20 min•Ep. 69
Just like your skincare regimen changes with age, so should how you manage your finances. In this episode, Tori is joined by Britt and Laurie-Anne of The Dow Janes to chat about managing finances over 30 and how it’s different from how you might manage them in your 20s. They also get into where they see certain financial “to-do’s” differently and why it’s important to know yourself and what works for you the best when it comes to creating your financial plan. To get more resources, including any...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 68
The world is obsessed with cults –– and there are more documentaries and true crime podcasts than ever on some of the most controversial organizations. But not every cult is so apparent, and there are smaller, less insidious-seeming figures that are doing harm daily, especially to women and other already marginalized communities. To better understand how these organizations operate, we sat down with Dr. Janja Lalich, who has dedicated her life to the study of cults and helping members and their ...
Jan 24, 2023•52 min•Ep. 67
Financial Feminist is hitting the road! Join Tori and our sponsor, SoFi , the all-in-one finance app and bank that has your back, for a night of conversation, food and drink, and even get a complimentary copy of the book with your free ticket for Tori to sign in person! To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 20, 2023•3 min
Women are told from a young age to make themselves smaller –– physically, mentally, and emotionally. This leads to playing small in our careers, with our finances, and in so many other ways in our day-to-day lives. These messages usually start in wellness spaces with the often toxic messaging around the New Year that only encourages this continuous pursuit of being “small.” So we sat down with Sadie Lincoln, the founder of Barre3, to talk about getting comfortable taking up space in all aspects ...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 66
Millions of Americans have ADHD. But, sadly, women specifically have struggled in silence, unaware of their diagnosis until later in life. This lack of awareness and education around ADHD bleeds into every segment of life, especially finances. We’re joined by Dr. Sasha Hamdani (also known as @ThePsychDoctorMD on TikTok and Instagram) to talk about her own journey as a woman with ADHD who also treats patients with ADHD. Dr. Hamdani tackles everything from the why behind certain behaviors with mon...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 65
The great resignation that started in 2021 set off a wave of workers across industries finally asking themselves the question, “is this REALLY what I want to do with my life?” If you are one of the many, who have considered a career change or are still trying to figure out what that “passion” is, today’s guest is here to help you untangle the modern job hunting advice and help you discover your unique skillset, and how to use them to find your dream job. Tori is joined by Ashley Stahl, author of...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 64
Tori Dunlap, now a New York Times Bestselling Author, is joined by the host of the UNSTUCKKD podcast and Chief Product Officer of Her First $100K, Kahlil Dumas, to talk about her recently released book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy's Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love. In this episode, Tori breaks down the why behind writing the book, what she learned while researching topics like systemic oppression in finance, and what her hopes are for readers. To get more ...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 63
Welcome to 2023, Financial Feminists! Regardless of if your goals for the year revolve around spending, saving, or investing, setting those goals and actually achieving them are two very different things. In this quick hit episode, host Tori Dunlap guides you through a goal-setting exercise to help bring your dreams to fruition and avoid the common pitfalls of goal-setting. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn mo...
Jan 03, 2023•26 min•Ep. 62
Join host and author Tori Dunlap as she reads from the introduction of her new book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bulls*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2022•19 min
In this re-release of one of our top episodes of 2022, host Tori Dunlap guides you through a shame and judgment-free practice to help you curb your emotional spending purchases so you can spend money on the things you ACTUALLY like without guilt. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 20, 2022•22 min
Building wealth in a capitalist society can feel like a double-edged sword, and the effect of mass wealth inequality is felt even more by marginalized communities. Today, Tori is joined by Kiersten and Julien of Rich and Regular to talk about their work helping the Black community build wealth, how they left the constraining boxes of Corporate America, and how they’re continuing to provide education for other marginalized communities on building wealth and building a better society. To get more ...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 60
With the housing market in flux and a looming recession on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to learn about the home buying process. Today, we’re joined by NerdWallet’s Kate Wood to talk all things mortgages –– including what kinds of mortgages might be available to you, what other factors you need to consider aside from the monthly payments, and whether or not right now is a good time to buy or if you should wait it out. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in thi...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, host and financial educator Tori Dunlap answers voicemail questions from our community, including how to start investing, the perks of credit cards, advocating for your worth when you’re taking on non-promotable work, and whether or not you should pay off those student loans before investing. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 01, 2022•30 min•Ep. 58
The business of sex work is often considered taboo in conversation, but considering the sex work industry is primarily made up of women –– we need to talk about it. So, we invited Mistress Justine Cross to join us for an episode on her business as one of LA’s most famous dominatrixes. In this episode, Tori and Justine discuss everything from the logistics of financial domination, running a dungeon, education on the BDSM community, managing irregular income, and the stigma of sex work. To get mor...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 57
