Big Girl Money

Episode 70 is here! This episode is a recording of our live Keynote at the University of Oregon's Women in Computer Science Tech Together Conference. We utilized our past podcast guests and network to come up with a list of 10 things we wish we had known before we started our careers (00:30 - 40:16). And you won't want to miss our Q&A at the end (40:18 - 1:03:42). If you're looking to shake up you...

This episode of Big Girl Money features seasoned founder and entrepreneur, Wendi Burkhardt (14:57 - 1:07:24). Wendi is widely regarded as an authority in modern-day homesharing, and is the mastermind behind the roommate matching service for people over the age of 50, Silvernest. Silvernest enables Americans to overcome many of the financial and social challenges facing them as they age and put the...

This episode features seasoned investor and social innovator, Janine Firpo! Janine left a long career that included senior positions at Hewlett-Packard, the World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on the potential women have to change the world through their investments. We talk about investing in a way that not only builds your wealth, but aligns with your values. Sound like...

This episode of Big Girl Money features not one, but TWO fabulous guests. We chat with Ariel Lee and D'zane Cook, co-founders of Remane. (22:28-01:03:56) Remane is a company that is changing the natural hair game by utilizing technology to deliver personalized products that aim to empower, equip and energize people with kinky and curly hair. After the interview is the Big Girl Take, where we break...

Today's guest interview is with Carmen Pacheco-Borden. A chemical engineer by trade, Carmen utilizes her engineering mindset to bring authentic molés and salsas to the people of Boulder, Colorado. We discuss the ways authenticity and food bring us together, taking a leap of faith to follow a passion, motherhood, food science and so much more (13:28 - 49:56)! Then we'll wrap up the episode with a B...

Today's Big Girl Money episode has two themes... travel and side hustles. These go hand in hand for adventure photography couple, Giselle & Stephen, from The Lover's Passport! In our conversation (13:49 - 56:53) we talk about how they've been able to turn their passion into a successful side hustle and grow their Instagram following to over 100k in less than a year. They dish out their advice for...

In this episode of Big Girl Money we start with a Big Girl Take, where we give our millennial and boomer takes on a topic! This week's topic is "equanimity" (16:07-29:46). Next we're covering a Big Girl Skill that will help bosses and employees alike. We're talking about all the characteristics that make a boss great and all the things that make a boss... not so great (29:56-1:06:49). Thanks for l...

Whether you're actively on the job hunt or not, you never know when the perfect opportunity might arise and we want you to be ready! To help us tackle this topic we have brought in the big guns… Senior Talent Partner, Saneh Ste. Claire. Saneh partners with VC's and tech executives to build amazing teams for the world's most disruptive companies. With Saneh's help we'll cover the major do's and don...

On today's episode of Big Girl Money our intro (1:37-11:54) is full of exciting personal updates including... a new car, a new boob and a great tip on how to get flexibility in your loan payments! The next segment is our guest interview with Alicia Robb, Ph. D (12:05-42:17). Alicia is the founder and CEO of Next Wave Impact, a movement driving impact, diversity, and inclusion in early stage invest...

We are so excited that our first podcast of the year was recorded live for the women of Brightcove! January is a great time for reflection, so today we will be sharing our seven favorite tips of 2020 to kick off a much better 2021 (00:55 - 25:04). You'll also hear our Q&A, including Wendy's advice on how to let your boss know you're picking up some slack without throwing anyone under the bus (25:0...

On this episode of Big Girl Money we spend time with marketing expert, author, and powerhouse personality, Velera Wilson. We discuss shifting past self doubt, confidence, and her new book, "You're Absolutely Worth It!"(20:21 - 52:09). We'll close with a Big Girl Spotlight featuring a young steminist from our home state of Colorado! (52:18 - 56:16). If you enjoyed this episode of Big Girl Money, do...

This episode of Big Girl Money was recorded LIVE for the University of Colorado, Denver's Women in Business Club! It turns out the Big Girl Money take on "career planning" looks a little more like c areer improvisation. Listen as we cover the 5 things to remember as you start the first chapter of your super awesome career and take questions at the end! Thanks for listening!

We start the show by addressing a few of the burning career questions on Roni's mind including... "what do you do when someone asks you for a referral and you don't want to give it?" (1:05 - 23:13). Then we share a listener email with some great negotiating advice! (23:19 - 26:00). Lastly, we end with a guest interview that is chock-full of career advice for women at all stages of their careers. Y...

You're listening to Big Girl Money! On today's episode we get to know the newest member of the Big Girl Money squad, Alexis Whitted (16:55 - 30:28). Next we interview Healthcare Industry Powerhouse and COO of Medically Home, Erin Bartley (33:40 - 1:10:14). We discuss how to follow your gut when a new opportunity presents itself, work-life balance, the bias that comes with being a working mom and m...

You're listening to a LIVE Big Girl Money podcast! This episode is brought to you by SIM Women Colorado. The Big Girl Skill today is all about negotiating your assets off and getting paid what you're worth. Negotiating can be intimidating, but we walk you through our seven step how-to-guide so you're ready to negotiate that next raise or job offer like a pro. At the end of the show we answer some...

In this episode of Big Girl Money we open with our favorite segment... the Big Girl Take (15:07 - 27:47)! Next you'll hear our interview with co-founder of Hood Renovationz, Daisy Figueroa. What started as a surprise home make over for her parents has quickly transformed into an amazing organization that is taking on remodeling projects for people in southeast LA . You'll hear how a maestro, an ap...

On this episode of Big Girl Money you'll hear from award winning author and speaker, Michelle Weidenbenner (10:00 - 39:14). It's never too late in your life to find the thing you're supposed to do. Michelle made her mess her message. Through her organization, Moms Letting Go, she's building a community that empowers Moms to change the stigma of substance use disorders. We'll end the episode with a...

You're listening to Big Girl Money! On today's episode we cover a Big Girl Skill that every good leader must have... resilience. It's not just being strong, it's about being flexible. We discuss what we've learned about being resilient during our careers and give you 5 tips for building your resiliency muscle (15:27 - 47:18)! Then we'll end the show with a Big Girl Spotlight (47:30 - 52:09)! Thank...

On this episode of BGM we interview CEO and Founder of Healing Power of Hemp, Brenda McChesney (10:15 - 50:43). Brenda suffered a head and neck injury that flipped her life upside and left her with chronic pain. After discovering the life changing effects of high milligram CBD, Brenda became determined to guide others to the pathway from surviving into thriving that CBD was able to offer her. And...

You're listening to Big Girl Money! Today's episode features a Big Girl Take on a new type of intergenerational war... Millennials vs Gen Z. (Let's just say this was Wendy's payback for the "OK Boomer" segment from episode 36). Next we have an amazing interview with Karen Ashworth-Macfarlane. She went from a successful career in wealth management to becoming the CEO and Co-Founder of Dígame Tequil...

You're listening to Big Girl Money! On today's episode, we cover a Big Girl Take about the dreaded rejection email that we've all encountered while on the job hunt (5:45 - 16:45). Next, we interview CEO and Founder of Clever Girl Finance, Bola Sokunbi. She shares how she managed to save $100,000 in 4 years in her twenties and what other women can do to make the best financial decisions for their c...

If you're a fan of Big Girl Money that means you care about equality for women in the workplace! You must then care about the racial injustice that is happening in our nation. This week we would love it if our listeners would take the hour you were planning on using to listen to Big Girl Money and use it to broaden your perspective and minds with some resources we've found to be insightful. Visit...

You're listening to Big Girl Money... LIVE! This podcast was recorded live for the Colorado chapter of Women Who Code. Long time software engineer and Women Who Code Lead, Vui Nguyen, helped us share three tips for tailoring your career to your personality and not the other way around! Afterwards we took questions from the audience that you won't want to miss. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Big Girl Money we sit down with three amazing members of an organization preparing our next generation of advocates, Young Invincibles. They share their experience and latest efforts creating better mental health resources for young people in Colorado, and much more! We also share a Big Girl Spotlight, providing a much needed ray of sunshine! Thanks for listening!

You're listening to Big Girl Money! Since most of us are working from home in the wake of COVID-19, we wonder… Do remote settings reduce or amplify the unconscious bias women deal with during meetings? Next we bring in CPA and founder of Buck the Budget, Diana Crabtree Green, to bring you all the advice you need to achieve as much financial security during COVID-19 as possible. Whether you've lost...