Financial Feminist

Have you ever wondered how to take a passion from a dream to a fully-fledged career? Today’s guest did just that –– and got to do it alongside his childhood friends. Tori is joined by none other than the Grammy-Award-winning artist Scott Hoying (Pentatonix, Superfruit) for an episode breaking down the ins and outs of the touring industry, what it’s really like competing on reality shows like The V...

If you love to travel, but stress about overspending or thinking the vacation of your dreams might be out of your reach, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Tori guides you through the money-saving travel hacks she uses to help stay on a budget while still seeing the world. You’ll learn tips and tricks for saving on airfare, lodging, and how to travel according to your values, not anyone...

Does our vote really matter? How do we make our politicians listen to us instead of bending to lobbyists and corporations? Is there hope for our democracy? Today’s guest, Amanda Litman (Run for Something), is here to show us the path to getting more progressive candidates in office who can begin to affect change locally and, eventually, nationally. A path that starts right outside your front door...

Have you ever wondered what the Canadian equivalent of a Roth IRA is? Want to know what your options are for a high-yield savings account? Tori is joined by Mallory Rowan for this special bonus episode breaking down options for Canadians when it comes to investing, savings accounts, and more! To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.co...

When the Black Lives Matter movement resurged in 2020, many of us began (or reignited) our anti-racism journey –– selling out books, posting black squares, marching, and donating. Unfortunately, as is often the case with allyship, burnout quickly sunk in for many of us. Today’s guest is here to help us find ways to make our allyship more sustainable and build it on a foundation of anti-racism and...

If you’ve blacked out and ended up with three candles, two pillows, and a pencil box from the dollar section at Target one too many times (IYKYK), audibly gasped when the bill came at the end of a dinner with friends, or checked your credit card bill only to realize that you overspent on online shopping AGAIN, this episode is for you. Host Tori Dunlap guides you through a shame and judgment-free p...

We’re spilling the tea on the entertainment industry. In this episode, Tori is joined by Sport’s Illustrated model Ella Halikas to talk about her experience as a curve model, influencer, and content creator. Together, they deep dive into how the industry exploits and takes advantage of talent, and what can be done to change it. An excellent episode for anyone hoping to be a part of the entertainme...

Struggling with credit card debt and overspending? Not sure how to best tackle your overwhelming credit card bills and make a dent in the interested mountain? Looking for a queer voice in finance? Good news, we’ve got the experts in the house. John and David are the Debt Free Guys –– husbands living their fabulous lives helping others live amazing lives without sacrificing their financial security...

The news lately has been, in a word, a little anxiety-inducing. Between articles calling this the stock market “summer from hell,” conversations about inflation, and of course, the possibility of a recession, it’s no wonder our anxiety around money is at an all-time high. In today’s episode, Tori guides you through practical steps to plan for times of financial instability, as well as a gentle pep...

Have you ever walked into a room and wondered how to leave the best impression? Dating with no idea how to connect deeper? Wanting to up your networking game? Today’s guest know’s just how to make you the most interesting person in the room. Danielle Robay is a TV host, journalist, and creator of the PRETTYSMART podcast. She’s an expert at asking thoughtful, unique, and downright fun questions and...

We’re all feeling it –– collective burnout. Whether you’re working in corporate, building a side hustle, parenting or caregiving, finishing school, or applying for jobs, the last two years have brought on a special kind of exhaustion. Today’s guest, Mallory Rowan has found a better way to build a business without falling into the relentless pace of hustle culture. In this first bonus episode of th...

Singer, songwriter, and fashion icon, Qveen Herby (formerly frontwoman of the band KARMIN), joins Tori for a candid and at times off the walls discussion about the mysterious record industry, the financial realities of becoming an independent artist, releasing your own content, how astrology helped her get out of her record deal, and of course, the myth of “making it”. A dominatrix of self-care, Q...

There are two ways to better your financial situation in life –– make more or spend less. Both options mean you’re going to have to negotiate, so why are we so afraid of something that can help us so much? In this episode, money and career expert Tori Dunlap guides you through the steps to negotiating, whether it’s your salary, a freelance client, or even your day-to-day bills, that have helped ot...

The Credit Card Industry is built on sexism (surprise, surprise, another industry that benefits the patriarchy) –– and not understanding how credit cards, credit scores, and things like reward points benefit men more than women is how it continues to go unchecked. Today’s guest is lifting the veil and taking us on a deep dive into the credit card industry –– how it works, why you might not be gett...

The toxic AF billion-dollar diet industry perpetuates the message that our bodies are never “enough” (skinny enough, strong enough, curvy enough, whatever enough) using predatory tactics to keep us opening our wallets for the newest “craze” or “fix.” Today’s guest is here to call bullsh*t. Tori is joined by former Division I volleyball player, TED Talk speaker, and mental health advocate Victoria...

If you don’t invest, you likely won’t be able to retire…ever. This feels harsh because it is. The good news is that the best day to start investing is today and it’s never too late to start. It’s also not as complicated as the finance gatekeepers want you to think it is. In this episode, host Tori Dunlap walks you through the different retirement account options and perks, including Roth IRAs, 401...

If travel is on your bucket list, whether it’s weekend road trips or backpacking through the Alps, this episode is the one for you. Today, host Tori Dunlap is joined by creator, world traveler, polyglot, and host of the Netflix show, World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals, Jo Franco! Jo shares the story of how she went from an undocumented immigrant to a world traveler and the lessons she’s learned...

FINANCIAL FEMINIST IS BACK, BABY! Your favorite host, Tori Dunlap, is back and better than ever with a whole new season of guest interviews and insightful mini-episodes for the foreseeable future. Financial Feminist is the first female-led podcast that gives actionable financial advice, while also discussing how money affects us differently as women. In today’s kick-off, Tori takes you through the...

Welcome back, Financial Feminists! We’re so excited to announce SEASON 2 with a brand new format, and an incredible guest lineup... Keep up with us by following Financial Feminist podcast on Instagram and if you haven’t, please subscribe so you’ll know exactly when new episodes drop. Can’t wait that long? Check out Treasury, our one-of-a-kind investing education platform and community designed wit...

It’s the episode you’ve always hoped for and never knew you needed –– my best friend Kristine interviews ME! We chat about #friendmoon, John Mulaney, our Zillow obsession, Timothée Chalamet, and how 2020 affected us personally. Lots of laughs, lots of tears, and the perfect way to end season one of Financial Feminist. To get more resources including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to...

In the final installment of this season’s Money Mondays, I’m taking on financial self-care –– what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can practice it to build a better relationship with our finances. In this episode, I’m taking you through my favorite financial self-care activity –– the Money Date. If you’ve tried to sit down and tackle your finances alone or with a partner and come out the other si...

When you think about climate change, your mind likely goes to natural disasters or rising sea levels. You may not realize that the climate crisis is negatively impacting your wallet and the greater financial landscape. In this episode, I chat with friend, client, and zero waste consultant Moji Igun of Blue Daisi Consulting about the impacts of climate change, both ecologically and financially, and...

The #1 reason women don't invest is fear. Fear of getting started. Fear of “doing it wrong.” The implications of these fears are massive. So, this Money Monday, I’m walking you through the biggest questions I get about investing and sharing a few tools I have personally used to save my first $100K in the hopes that more women will push fear aside, and start taking control over their financial life...

You’ve heard of the pay gap, but there’s an even bigger and more terrifying stat you should be worried about -- the wealth gap. I chat with this week’s guest, Sallie Krawcheck (Ellevest), about the wealth and investment gap between men and women, why women are not investing at the same rate as their male counterparts, and the tangible ways we can begin to close the gap.  Sallie Krawcheck is the fo...

Ready to put your credit score on a rocket ship to 850? This is the episode for you. On this week’s Money Monday episode of Financial Feminist, I’m doing my best to demystify the credit score and give you practical ways to increase yours for a better financial future. To get more resources including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to ⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod Learn more about yo...