If you love to travel, but the thought of spending thousands of dollars on airfare gives you anxiety — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Financial Feminist podcast, host Tori Dunlap sits down with Katy Nastro, spokesperson and travel expert at Going.com. Tune in for a fun conversation about all things travel. From becoming a more ethical traveler to saving money on airfare, Katy shares her favorite tips and tricks for exploring the globe without breaking the bank. Read transcripts,...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 119
Credit cards have gotten a bad rap due to their easy misuse and the lack of knowledge about credit card best practices. In this fourth installment of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, Tori’s sharing how and why credit cards are one of the most important credit-building tools, and how to effectively use credit cards not just to build a healthy credit score, but how to take advantage of perks and security measures associated with credit cards. Get our free debt payoff worksheet:...
Oct 05, 2023•21 min
Are financial fears holding you back? Have you ever felt anxious about money or career choices? In this episode of Financial Feminist, Tori engages in a candid money conversation with Farnoosh Torabi, a renowned financial expert, author, and host of the "So Money" podcast. Farnoosh shares her wisdom on overcoming fears and embracing financial empowerment. Together, they dive deep into the various fears that hold us back — whether in our careers, relationships, or personal growth and how to refra...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 118
In this episode of Financial Feminist, host and financial educator Tori Dunlap walks you through how to emotionally and financially prepare to make big financial decisions. She shares the questions you should ask yourself before making them and emphasizes that everyone’s personal finance journey is unique, and there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. And for a special treat, you’ll also get to hear a financial win from a member of our Financial Feminist community! Read transcripts, learn more a...
Sep 28, 2023•27 min•Ep. 117
If you’ve ever found yourself on the other side of a Facebook message asking if you “keep your business options open,” we hate to break it to you, but you were the target of an MLM pitch. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the inner workings of multi-level marketing and the shady tactics they use to draw and keep people in. Our guest, Emily Lynn Paulson, author of “Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life and Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 116
For many of us, the concept of debt can trigger a complex range of emotions, including feelings of shame, anxiety, and dread.. In this third installment of our Financial Foundations series, presented by State Farm , we’re talking about debt and effective strategies for paying it off. Join us as Tori guides you through the process of shedding the stigma associated with having debt. We'll also explore key aspects such as debt prioritization, distinguishing between good and bad debt, and the step-b...
Sep 21, 2023•23 min
“I wanted to wake up one day, a different person who had their shit together…” Have you ever felt like you were lagging behind in life or your career? If your answer’s yes, you’re not alone. Many women dream of starting their own businesses or thriving in creative careers but often hold back due to fears and pressure from society. In this episode of Financial Feminist, we explore the journey of the “late-bloomer” with Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and aut...
Sep 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 115
In the last few years, we’ve faced intense economic turmoil, and though the words “recession” have flown around, one has not been officially declared. The truth of the matter is that we will see a recession (and likely many) over our lifetimes, so no matter what the headlines say, it’s best to know how to prepare our finances for the inevitable. In this re-release episode of last year’s bonus episode on Recession planning, Tori dives into the tried and true advice for setting yourself up for suc...
Sep 14, 2023•31 min•Ep. 114
Building ethical companies isn’t easy –– but something being “hard” never stopped Shazi Visram from running towards it at full speed. In today’s episode, Tori and Shazi sit down to talk about how Shazi built her company, Healthy Baby, as a Certified B-Corp. On a mission to create cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable products for families, Shazi shares how her commitment to ethical products, education, and community for new families led her to build Healthy Baby. She also shares about her tim...
Sep 12, 2023•50 min•Ep. 113
Have you struggled to make a budget that both helps you get ahead but doesn’t feel like it’s ruining all your fun? We get it –– and the cold, hard truth is that restrictive budgeting that doesn’t allow for anything “fun” simply does not work. In this episode of Financial Foundations brought to you by State Farm, using her Values Based Spending practice, Tori walks you through how to create a budget that feels just as freeing as it does financially smart so you can start spending money on the thi...
Sep 07, 2023•16 min
How did Melissa Jean-Baptiste go from a first-generation college student with six figures of debt to buying her first home in New York City on a teacher’s salary? Oh, and all before she turned 35. In today’s episode, Tori sits down with the Millenial in Debt herself to talk about her new book, So This is Why I’m Broke: Money Lessons on Financial Literacy, Passive Income, and Generational Wealth. We get into every one of those subtitles and more, discussing how Melissa learned about investing, sa...
Sep 05, 2023•51 min•Ep. 112
There is a plethora of bad money advice out there –– from finance Chad’s telling you to dump your life savings into crypto to some of the biggest names in personal finance who continue to give outdated, shaming, and downright harmful information to their followers. In today’s episode, we collected some of common money myths and half-truths from our listeners and debunked the worst of them, including whether or not you actually need a credit score, why deprivation is not the way to go, and why so...
Aug 31, 2023•33 min•Ep. 111
What is the Second Shift? And how is it harming women? The second shift is defined as labor performed in the home outside of work –– things like grocery shopping or prepping dinner or lunches, childcare, pet care, cleaning, and managing finances –– which mostly falls on women. Today’s guest, Eve Rodsky, is here to help partners build more equitable relationships by helping bridge communication gaps and develop better systems in the home. In this episode, she talks through her Fair Play Doctrine,...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 110
In this first installment of our new Financial Foundations series, brought to you by State Farm, we’re tackling the Money Game Plan and walking you through a journaling exercise to help decipher your current money habits and where you might be blocking your road to financial confidence and stability. Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/start-here-financial-feminist-podcast Not sure where to start on your financial journey...
Aug 24, 2023•17 min
What does it mean to embrace feminist principles in a capitalist society? How can we stand in solidarity with each other when rugged individualism is so deeply ingrained in how we make money? In this episode, host Tori Dunlap sits down with Rebecca Walker, the founder of Third Wave Feminism and author of several books, including Women Talk Money: Breaking the Taboo, to talk about the rise of the Third Wave movement, how we can be more intentional with our finances in support for causes we care a...
Aug 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 109
With student loan repayments starting in September, this quick hit bonus goes over what’s happening and when, what options you have for repayment, and other FAQs on student loans. Repayment plan information: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/save-plan Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at https://herfirst100k.com/start-here-financial-feminist-podcast Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money personality quiz! ...
Aug 21, 2023•14 min
Do I need a Roth IRA AND a 401k? What’s the difference between an HYSA, CD, and Money Market account? What about a 529 plan? The sheer amount of numbers and letters to decode in the financial space can leave anyone’s head spinning, so we’re breaking down all the accounts you could ever possibly need and how to use them in today’s episode. Get our HYSA, Credit Card, and other account recommendations: https://herfirst100k.com/money-tools Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, ...
Aug 17, 2023•38 min•Ep. 108
Is the “Dream Job” dead? With Pew Research reporting that Americans are 2x more likely to name their career than their spouse when asked what gives their lives meaning, it makes the case that, at the very least, we should reevaluate just how much space we let work take up in our lives. In this episode, Tori sits down with Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work, to talk about our infatuation with our jobs and how this obsession often ultimately leads to disappoi...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 107
There is so much discrimination in sex work –– from “pretty privilege” to body shaming to racism and misogyny, sex workers are often facing roadblocks both in their work and in trying to manage their finances. To better understand the finances of sex work, we sat down with Grey Renee, a professional stripper and educator, to talk about her time working in clubs across the US. We get into why it’s so hard to find a good accountant (like, the real accountants), how she’s navigated pricing her serv...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 106
How do you know if it’s time to hire a financial advisor? Do you even need one to start investing in the first place? And what do you do if you’re already working with one and realize you don’t need to anymore? Today, we’re reaching into the (voice)mail bag and pulling out some of your biggest questions about financial advisors. In this episode, Tori walks you through situations where it might be useful to have a financial advisor, what questions and qualifications to ask for, and how to field t...
Aug 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 105
The sober-curious movement has grown substantially in recent years as women especially begin to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol. During the pandemic, levels of drinking skyrocketed, which has a direct impact on our mental and physical health, and of course, our wallets. We’re joined by Kelsey Moreira, founder of Doughp, the cookie dough company with a mission to help women in recovery, to talk about her journey as a sober business owner. We also dive into her time on Shark Tank, incl...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 13 min
“When you have money, you are no longer controllable.” On today’s episode, we’re sharing a conversation between Hannah Berner (Berning in Hell) and Tori about all the bullsh*t narratives surrounding gender when it comes to career and money, including Hannah’s experiences in the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy, negotiating her worth in her first jobs, and how they’re both dismantling spaces typically gatekept by men. Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 103
LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for job hunters and business owners alike, offering an online professional network unlike any other social media platform. Like any platform, understanding the do’s and don’ts can help you stand out from the crowd and land the opportunities of your dreams. We’re joined today by Hala Taha, who is one of the biggest influencers on LinkedIn, alongside her many accomplishments as a podcaster and business owner, to discuss how to stand out, land more gig...
Jul 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 102
The banking industry has come under intense scrutiny in recent years and for good reasons. Banks are a tool, but like any financial tool, if you don’t know how to use them and ask the right questions, this same tool that can be so helpful in your financial journey can be just as harmful. Today, we welcome back Vrinda Gupta, owner and founder of Sequin –– banking for women, by women –– to talk about all the ways that banks make money off a lack of financial literacy and targeting already vulnerab...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 101
We made it to 100! We’re celebrating 100 episodes of Financial Feminist by going through the 10 things that are most likely standing in the way of reaching your own $100K (or really any financial goal). We’ll also hear from some of our community members, Scout, Irene, Katie, and Johanna, along the way, who are sharing their wins, from boosting their credit scores to finding better jobs and so much more. We’re so thankful that you’ve been with us for any amount of our 100 episodes –– to 100 more!...
Jul 11, 2023•55 min•Ep. 100
In this extra special birthday episode, Tori breaks down the 29 things she learned by age 29. From how to show up better in relationships to financial setbacks and the importance of building a community, Tori shares her hardest and best-learned lessons on this side of 30. Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and sponsors, and get more resources at: https://herfirst100k.com/start-here-financial-feminist-podcast Not sure where to start on your financial journey? Take our FREE money person...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 99
Oh, say, can you seeeeee that a lot of shit has been going down in the last few years (and days) here in the US of A that hasn’t made us feel too patriotic. Between systemic racism, gun violence, slashed access to reproductive healthcare, and more, we’ve found ourselves asking the question, “How do we engage with a system that feels like it’s failing us?” We brought back one of our favorite guests, Emily Tisch Sussman, former political consultant, to share all of the ways we can get more involve...
Jul 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 98
People-pleasers unite (but only if you want to…)! In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Tara Schuster, author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and Glow in the F*cking Dark –– books exploring how to work through trauma and life’s shitstorms to create a life you’re excited to live. Tara and Tori dive into how to antagonize old belief systems, create new rituals, and learning to prioritize yourself and your needs in both life and your finances. Read transcripts, learn more about our guests and ...
Jun 27, 2023•57 min•Ep. 97
If you’ve ever watched a TikTok video where someone showed off their lavish lay-down business class suite they got “with points” and wondered, HOW?! This episode is for you! Today, Tori breaks down beginner-friendly tips for how to use your credit cards to get deals on flights, hotels, and more. This episode is for anyone who wants to better understand how to choose the best credit card and utilize points, whether you’re a seasoned multi-trip traveler or a casual vacationer looking to get a bett...
Jun 22, 2023•22 min•Ep. 96
The stats start hopeful –– more women in college, more women in the workforce, more women in the c-suite –– but life for women in the United States continues to feel like two steps forward and ten steps back. Recently, theSkimm wanted to better understand how women were feeling about things like job prospects, healthcare, parenting, mental health, and more. So, they partnered with The Harris Poll to conduct a study of women from all different demographics to create their truly eye-opening report...
Jun 20, 2023•49 min•Ep. 95
