Welcome to this very special episode where I had the incredible privilege of being interviewed by the inspiring Emily Scott. This episode is unique as Emily dives deep into my personal money story, leadership journey, and the pivotal moments that shaped who I am today. We explore my upbringing in San Francisco, my bold ambitions in the fashion industry, and my transformative experiences from personal and business divorces. She asks about my early fascination with economics and retail, my struggl...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 17
Dive into the inspiring journey of Kelley Arena, a trailblazing angel investor and advocate for women in business. In this episode, Kelley shares her remarkable story of taking charge of her own story early in life and building a successful career in finance and investing. Kelley's path has been anything but conventional. She opens up about her challenging childhood, her determination to break generational patterns, and her relentless pursuit of education and financial security. She discusses he...
Aug 13, 2024•53 min•Ep. 16
Today, I had the incredible Julie Castro Abrams on the show. She's a powerhouse in the world of women's wealth and empowerment who has used her career to help build up other women to give them opportunities that previous generations before her have never had. Julie opened up getting her first internship at the University of Chicago which ultimately sparked her passion for working with other women in social justice initiatives. From there, she’s worked in countless roles, most notably as CEO of t...
Aug 06, 2024•36 min•Ep. 15
Today, we sit down with Joanne Bradford, a seasoned executive with an impressive career spanning tech giants like Microsoft, Yahoo, Pinterest, and Sofi. Joanne shares her journey from her early entrepreneurial efforts to becoming a key player in the corporate world, offering valuable insights on career growth and financial management. In our conversation, Joanne provides a candid perspective on angel investing, discussing its allure and high-risk potential. She emphasizes the importance of havin...
Jul 30, 2024•46 min•Ep. 14
Today on Getting Rich Together, we're joined by Christine Heckart, a tech industry leader with a powerful perspective on wealth and impact. Christine shares her wealth journey to becoming a successful executive and boldly shares her views on using money as a force for positive change. Christine discusses how she leverages her resources or “currencies” to transform lives, from supporting family members' education to founding Xapa, a company aimed at helping people unlock their true potential to l...
Jul 23, 2024•51 min•Ep. 13
This week on Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Candice Cook Simmons. Let me tell you, this woman is a powerhouse of inspiration when it comes to building wealth on your own terms. In this episode, Candice shares her unique approach to building wealth — one that's all about aligning your money with your values and passions. From Broadway shows to climate-resilient housing in Ghana, we explore how investing in culture and creativity can lead to amazing retu...
Jul 16, 2024•58 min•Ep. 12
For many, wealth and money mean security. And for those who grew up without it, that search for security can have even more meaning that we carry with us throughout life. This week’s guest, Jennifer Justice, is no exception. JJ knew from a young age she was ready to break cycles. From being the first in her family to attend university to become a lawyer, to creating The Justice Department to help inspire women to ask for more in life, she has always had a fire inside of her that’s willing to pus...
Jul 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 11
This week on Getting Rich Together, get ready for an unfiltered look into the bold life and financial journey of fashion icon Rebecca Minkoff. In this candid conversation, Rebecca lets us in on the lean early days of hustling to build her brand — from a starting salary of $23k in NYC to paying off $60k in credit card debt to start her business. We also explore her mindset around partnering with her brother, taking on investors, buying real estate, and ultimately selling her company when supply c...
Jul 02, 2024•38 min•Ep. 10
This week, we have a truly inspiring story of resilience, perseverance, and the power of financial education. Our guest, Amanda Wolfe, shares her incredible journey from a childhood marked by hardship to becoming the powerhouse known as the SHEWOLFEOFWALLSTREET. Amanda candidly discusses the challenges she faced growing up and the determination that fueled her quest for financial freedom. She also discusses her strategic approach to planning her career transitions and her unwavering commitment t...
Jun 25, 2024•47 min•Ep. 9
This week on Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Nancy Tsuei. Nancy is a force in the retail world, having built businesses and been at the forefront of brands like Bed Bath & Beyond, Millerknoll, Gap, and West Elm. But what many people don't know is her financial prowess and the inspiring ways she's evolved throughout her lifetime to create change, especially in the space of women and wealth. In this episode, we dive into how Nancy's parents shaped ...
Jun 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 8
Fran Hauser is a true inspiration who has empowered women for decades through her work. In our conversation, she opens up about the profound money lessons she learned from her hardworking immigrant parents at a young age. From doing invoices for her father's business as a child to maxing out her 401k early in her career, Fran shares how those formative experiences instilled strong financial values around saving, responsibility, and appreciating earned income. We explore the pivotal moments that ...
Jun 11, 2024•44 min•Ep. 7
On this week’s episode of Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cam Rogers, a thought leader and powerhouse in the space of women and wealth. Cam shares her incredible journey with money, starting from her earliest memories of opening her first bank account as a child. Cam walks us through her career path, from working at JP Morgan handling institutional investment portfolios to her current role at Ellevest, a pioneering company focused on closing the gender investing gap. A...
Jun 04, 2024•58 min•Ep. 6
So many powerful women start with humble beginnings, and Amy Jo Martin is no exception. From a young age, she learned what it meant to truly work hard and pound pavement to get what you want in life. Effort has always been her superpower, and it’s paid off in full. Now, she wants to give more women that same power to build their wealth by investing in themselves and each other. She believes that the more economic power we give to women, the stronger we all become. Her early investing stories wil...
May 28, 2024•44 min•Ep. 5
When education meets determination, big things happen. Nyakio Grieco's entrepreneurial journey is no exception. During our conversation, she takes us back to her childhood growing up in a Kenyan-American household, instilled with the values of hard work, education, and giving back. Despite initial shyness, Nyakio found her voice and bravely struck out on her own in her mid-20s to launch her first beauty brand celebrating African ingredients. With fearless determination and a mere $172,000 in cap...
May 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 4
In this week’s episode, I’m speaking with the incredible Lydia Fenet, an acclaimed auctioneer and two-time bestselling author. Lydia shares her story of how she grew her relationship with money and what it was like building an understanding of financial literacy throughout her life. After starting her career at Christie’s auction house in her early 20s, she was suddenly faced with the reality of credit cards, saving, and advocating for yourself in the real world. Lydia takes us through her journ...
May 14, 2024•45 min•Ep. 3
“If you give capital to black women, you’ll see entire communities change,” says my wonderful guest this week, Kim Nixon. Kim’s idea of legacy reaches far beyond her own immediate family, and roots itself in the black community all over the world. She wants to teach black women how to invest their wealth for the betterment of themselves and their communities. When at least 50 women have multiplied their investments, Kim will know her job is done. In this week’s episode, we discuss Kim’s money st...
May 07, 2024•50 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Getting Rich Together! In this inaugural episode, I had the joy of interviewing tech founder and entrepreneur Amber Allen of Double A Labs, who has achieved truly remarkable success in her business. She shares how she took a huge risk by leaving the comfort of corporate life to fully commit to her company. That gutsy decision paid off in spectacular fashion — in just the first year, Amber's business generated a staggering $1.5 million in revenue. The millions...
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