I'm thrilled to have the incredible connector-in-chief, Jen Nash, on today's episode. Jen is a powerhouse whose life's mission revolves around helping others unlock their purpose and power while creating meaningful relationships. Today, we dive into Jen's lesser-known backstory about her money journey, which shaped her into the financially fearless thought leader she is today. From her dynamic childhood growing up on the other side of the world to venturing into real estate investment and consul...
Jan 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 47
I'm so excited to introduce you to the incredible Susan Sierota, a dynamic and passionate two-time exited founder who has devoted her life to helping others, mentoring budding entrepreneurs, and driving positive change in the world. In our conversation, we dive deep into the pivotal moments of her upbringing, her unique approach to education, and how she overcame adversity to create her own destiny. Susan grew up in an upper-middle-class family, but despite this, she faced significant challenges...
Jan 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 46
I'm thrilled to have the sensational Kate Watts on the show today. Kate is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful business exits under her belt. Today, we delve into her journey from growing up in an entrepreneurial household to her dominating the business world. Kate shares intimate stories about her childhood, early exposure to entrepreneurial roles, and the impactful money messages she received at home. We also explore her experiences in high school and college, which shaped her work ...
Jan 16, 2025•51 min•Ep. 45
On today's episode, I had the incredible pleasure of welcoming the remarkable Janell Ocampo. From the ground up, Janell has built a life and career that is nothing short of inspirational. From overcoming a challenging childhood, navigating an unstable environment, and enduring personal hardships, Janelle managed to carve out an incredible path for herself. Building and successfully exiting a thriving business, she shares the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that brought her to where she is, st...
Jan 14, 2025•53 min•Ep. 44
I had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Shang Saavedra on this week’s episode. Shang’s inspiring story, from navigating early financial struggles to becoming financially independent, is nothing short of awe-inspiring. She shared her experiences growing up in challenging circumstances moving around a lot as a young girl, and a strong emphasis on education that shaped her future life goals. Through diligent saving, smart financial planning, and a lot of hard work, Shang m...
Jan 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 43
I had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable KK Hart. From the moment I met KK, I was captivated by her light and the mastery she demonstrates in entrepreneurship through business acquisition. KK's journey, beginning with her family's move from Trinidad to the U.S. and transitioning from a single-parent household, is both inspiring and enlightening. From the very beginning, KK learned to have a pragmatic view of work and money and used that to launch herself forward very ear...
Jan 02, 2025•42 min•Ep. 42
I am thrilled to share with you my conversation with the remarkable Nikki Stoddart, a true powerhouse in the realm of real estate and a fervent advocate for women's financial empowerment. Nikki's journey from a challenging childhood in McLean, Virginia to becoming a leader in real estate investment is nothing short of inspiring. She reflects on her early years, the hardships she faced after losing her dad at 8 years old, and how those shaped her hunger for success. We explore her initial steps i...
Dec 31, 2024•40 min•Ep. 41
I had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with the beautiful and brilliant Dominique Broadway in this week’s episode. Dominique is a powerhouse in the financial world, known best for her ability to educate and empower people to change their financial futures and build wealth from the ground up. From a young age, Dominique had a knack for entrepreneurship and leadership, starting with a bracelet business as young as 5 years old. We also talk about her high school years, where she juggled mult...
Dec 24, 2024•47 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, I had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with the bright, enthusiastic, and brilliant Jen Marples. Jen is a shining light for many women, helping them step into their greatness and realize that they’re not too f**king old to do anything they desire. We dive deep into her life, from her childhood in Hawaii as the oldest of four children to becoming a successful entrepreneur and the force behind The Jen Marples Show: You’re Not Too F**king Old. Jen shares moving stories of he...
Dec 19, 2024•49 min•Ep. 39
I am thrilled to be joined by the brilliant and generous-hearted Samantha Karlin. Known for her work in helping leaders, especially women, find their voices and manage leadership challenges, Samantha shares her incredible journey with us. From her childhood watching her sister fight the odds against a rare disease to her dynamic career helping others amplify their messages, Samantha's story is one of resilience and passion for social good. Throughout our conversation, Samantha details how her ea...
Dec 17, 2024•49 min•Ep. 38
I sat down with the remarkable Barbara Pierce to explore her incredible journey of empowering women through financial literacy and wealth management. Barbara is renowned for her work in evangelizing women, wealth, and the powerful ways women can exercise their wealth in alignment with their values. You'll get a fascinating glimpse into her early years and discover how money conversations at home and her industrious nature shaped her future. From figuring out her early career to making significan...
Dec 10, 2024•52 min•Ep. 37
This week, I had the immense pleasure of talking with the exceptional Cindy Gallop the self-proclaimed Michael Bay of business. Cindy’s name is synonymous with trailblazing initiatives in advertising, TED talks, and championing women entrepreneurs through Make Love Not Porn. In our deep dive, we traverse Cindy’s childhood memories in Asia, where frugality was the norm due to her family's circumstances, and how these early experiences shaped her views on money and investment and were critical to ...
Dec 05, 2024•43 min•Ep. 36
I had the incredible opportunity to chat with the powerhouse life coach and mentor, Susan Hyatt about how she used the lessons she learned in the real estate business to build her prolific life coaching and media empire she has today. We explore Susan's childhood in Savannah, Georgia, where she learned to be frugal and work hard for the lifestyle she wanted for herself. You'll get an intimate look at her early money stories and how she overcame a somewhat toxic relationship with money in her 20s...
Dec 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 35
I had the privilege of sitting down with the exceptional Coco Brown, the driving force behind Athena Alliance. Coco, a Silicon Valley veteran of 30 years, shares her captivating journey from her free-spirited childhood in a hippie academic family to becoming a trailblazing female leader in the corporate world. We explored her humble beginnings, the formative experiences of her early life, and her ambitious climb up the corporate ladder in her 20s. We dive into Coco's unique approach to life, wea...
Nov 26, 2024•50 min•Ep. 34
I had the incredible opportunity to chat with Laurel Mintz, the powerhouse behind Elevate My Brand and Fabric VC. I got a behind-the-scenes look into Laurel's fascinating journey from her early years in LA's iconic Laurel Canyon, surrounded by the hippie culture of the '60s, to becoming a formidable force in the marketing and venture capital worlds. We discuss her unexpected leap from wanting to be a lawyer to becoming an accidental CEO at 26, running her dad’s furniture company while he battled...
Nov 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, we sit down with the successful and inspiring Sathya Chey Patterson. Sathya is known for her numerous accolades, including being recognized as one of the top women advisors in California by Forbes in 2023. As the founder of Arise, Sathya is dedicated to aligning wealth with values and empowering women to create real, tangible abundance. Her story is not just about financial success but also about integrating into the US as an immigrant from Cambodia and rising above many challen...
Nov 19, 2024•39 min•Ep. 32
I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristin Merrick, a renowned evangelist for women’s wealth management. Known for her abundance mindset and community support, Kristin shares her fascinating life journey, instilled early on with deep financial awareness. From her experiences as a young child amidst the highs and lows of her family's finances to her rise on Wall Street, Kristin's story is rich with insights and lessons on money management, investment, and personal growth during financial crises....
Nov 12, 2024•52 min•Ep. 31
Gina Pell is a spirited and visionary individual whose heartfelt commitment to incredible organizations is making substantial waves in the world. Her story is both nuanced and delightful, offering a refreshing perspective on how energy and passion can drive meaningful change. In our chat, Gina shares the importance of investing time and energy into causes that matter. We discuss her approach to supporting organizations that align with her values, and how this investment not only benefits the cau...
Nov 07, 2024•52 min•Ep. 30
I sat down with Holly Ruxin, a visionary in the world of financial empowerment and ethical investing. Holly's journey is both inspiring and instructive, starting from her early days in a conventional finance career to becoming a leader in values-driven investment strategies. We begin by exploring Holly's professional background and the milestones that led her to question the status quo of traditional finance. Holly shares compelling stories from her career, highlighting the moments of disillusio...
Nov 05, 2024•44 min•Ep. 29
Join me as we unpack the incredible life journey of Jasmine Star — entrepreneur, educator, and founder whose legacy business has touched many lives. I explore Jasmine's story, starting from her childhood as the daughter of Mexican and Puerto Rican immigrants, to her academic excellence that had her graduating at the top of her class in both high school and university. You'll hear about her struggles transitioning to public high school from homeschooling, her initial path to law school at UCLA mo...
Oct 29, 2024•52 min•Ep. 28
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Kelly Ann Winget, an incredible business owner and fierce advocate for women's financial empowerment. Kelly shares her journey from being a kid mayor to becoming a prolific figure in inspiring women to take risks and invest in their futures. We talk about her diverse career experience that she launched into from a young age and her journey in building Alternative Wealth Partners, a private equity firm focused on building wealth through diversity. Starting from he...
Oct 22, 2024•51 min•Ep. 27
Join me in welcoming the inspiring Kat de Haën, a trailblazing figure for women aspiring to advance in board service, entrepreneurship, and startups. In this episode, we talk about her formative years, growing up in a frugal household that inspired a strong work ethic in Kat. Kat shares her career journey from studying art to finding her niche in business and design, and how her early investments and financial mentorship shaped her path. When Kat later moved to New York with her husband, she emb...
Oct 15, 2024•41 min•Ep. 26
Rachel Johnson is a powerhouse of brains, brilliance, and business acumen. I sat down with her to unravel her inspiring journey from her upbringing in South Florida with 4 siblings to a successful lawyer and entrepreneur. She discusses the financial principles instilled in her by her parents and how she worked through college and beyond to pay her own way. As we dive into her exciting career ventures, you'll hear about her shift from big law to co-founding her own law firm, J&O Law, and then...
Oct 08, 2024•46 min•Ep. 25
Shelly Lombard is a powerhouse in the financial world — she's the founder of Schmooze, a Fortune 500 board director, and a trailblazer in leveraging relationships. In this episode, Shelly takes us through her remarkable journey from growing up in New Orleans with three younger siblings to becoming a successful Wall Street professional. We explore her early career challenges, the strategic risks she took leaving the corporate world to try out entrepreneurship, and how she carved out a space for h...
Oct 01, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 24
I’m thrilled to bring you this insightful conversation with the legendary Jacki Zehner. Jacki is an OG money maven with 14 powerful years at Goldman Sachs. She's now retired from the corporate grind, and spends her time dedicated to helping women invest with purpose through initiatives like 'Women Moving Millions' and her latest ventures, ShePlace and SheMoney. We delve into her story, discussing the financial principles she learned from her hard-working parents and how those values fueled her c...
Sep 24, 2024•48 min•Ep. 23
This week on Getting Rich Together, I had the honor of sitting down with the amazing Annie Evans of Dream Ventures to dive into her life and experiences in angel investing, her entrepreneurial aspirations, parenting with a wealth-conscious mindset, and more. Annie shares her beginnings as an aspiring entrepreneur, inspired by her parents' small businesses, to now being a leader empowering women in the investment world. We talk about her early money experiences, the pivotal roles of her family, a...
Sep 17, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Today, I'm thrilled to bring you a deeply inspiring conversation with Janine Firpo, a renowned financial activist and the co-founder of Invest for Better. Janine's career and financial journey is not just a testament to resilience but a blueprint for financial empowerment for women everywhere. In this episode, Janine shares anecdotes from her youth, the influence of her fearless mother in the real estate market, and her early ventures into the stock market. We explore her career shifts, includin...
Sep 10, 2024•53 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Michelle Reeves, a true innovator and entrepreneur who mastered the art of betting on herself. In this episode, we explore Michelle’s path from humble beginnings in Australia to becoming a wine and tech trailblazer in the US. Michelle shares about her early career moves, including her bold decision to relocate to New York City just before 9/11. She discusses how she leveraged her savings to take calculated risks, from launching a pioneering o...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 20
Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to bring you my first solo episode, giving you a deeper look into my personal journey and sharing the impact of my investments and life experiences this year since starting the podcast. From exciting investments in women's healthcare and sustainable housing to my intro to Broadway investing with Cabaret, there's a lot to unpack. I also delve into my commitment to continuing education, with a special focus on AI, and discuss some of the incredible opportunities I’ve had ...
Aug 29, 2024•13 min•Ep. 19
I am thrilled to bring the amazing Emily Scott back on the podcast, this time in the interview hot seat, to tell us about her money story and give us a vulnerable look into who she is as a person. Emily shares deeply about her experience with a tumultuous childhood filled with mixed messages about money to overcoming patriarchal challenges on Wall Street. Despite the struggles and setbacks, she acknowledges that all of those experiences allowed her to be the woman she is today. Through it all, s...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 18