Financial Feminist

The gender pay gap is real –– but reducing it down to simply “not paying women enough” ignores the broader picture. Today, Tori is joined by Linda Babcock, a professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon and author of “Women Don’t Ask” and “Ask for It” to talk about the deeper reasons why women are paid less than men, and how we can better advocate for ourselves and other women in our lives through sm...

Money is complicated –– and it’s made even more complicated by relationship dynamics. As a nod to spooky season, in today’s episode, Tori guides you through some common “financial red flags” in both romantic, friend, and family relationships and how to navigate conversations with said friends and family around finances when your boundaries aren’t being respected. To get more resources, including a...

What do the dying have to teach us about money? Doc G (aka Jordan Grumet) learned firsthand what constitutes a regret-free life while working in hospice and now teaches others how to do the same. In this episode, Doc G and Tori discuss financial independence through the lens of living a full life while also getting smart with your finances, Doc G’s parable of the three brothers, and why hitting th...

With less than a month to the midterms, it’s never been more important to understand the power of your vote and the importance of understanding how our government actually works. We wanted to know more about the electoral college, misinformation, and why there’s so much money in politics –– so we sat down with Sharon McMahon, who you may know as America’s Government teacher. During this lively con...

Did you know that you can negotiate more than salary when it comes to a job offer? So many candidates immediately shut down job offers if the salary isn’t 100% in their range but may be neglecting other important factors in your total compensation package. Today, Tori breaks down some of the most common types of benefits and how you can negotiate them, including health care, stock options, PTO, fl...

Domestic violence is an equal opportunity epidemic, and today’s guest, Jan Edgar Langbein is here to dispel the myths around domestic violence and share the common red flags in relationships and how we can help women around us who are experiencing various forms of partner violence.  If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there is help. Please call the National Domestic Viole...

In this episode, Tori sits down with Dr. Stephanie Graff, who shares about her time and research as an oncologist specializing in Breast Cancer –– answering some of the biggest questions we had about risks, treatment, financial implications, and how Breast Cancer affects women specifically. We also hear stories from three women –– Marissa Thomas, Paige More, and DeeDee Gilchrist, who share their j...

At 9 years old, host Tori Dunlap started her first business placing vending machines around her hometown. When she graduated college and sold that small business, it helped pay for her college and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs. In this episode, she shares her story, what she learned from owning a small business as a tween, and the lessons cultivated filling candy machines she still uti...

Two financial educators are better than one, so we’re thrilled to be joined by Jannese Torres, the host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast and Latina financial educator. In this episode, Jannese and Tori answer questions from both the Her First $100K and Yo Quiero Dinero communities on everything side hustle and building a small business. You’ll hear their stories of dumping corporate jobs, figuring...

From a young age, women are conditioned to take on more for less –– whether it’s in the workplace, housework, raising children, or other unpaid labor. Today’s guest is inviting us to let go of some of these expectations and find freedom in dropping the ball. Tiffany Dufu is the author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less and the founder of The Cru, an organization dedicated to helping wo...

Paying off debt is hard enough –– add in companies who keep you in the dark and try to make it harder for you to get ahead on your payments, and it can feel like a neverending hole. Today, host Tori Dunlap is taking you through how companies use confusing language and sneaky practices to keep you in debt longer while they line their pockets. In this episode, you’ll learn the script for getting thr...

Managing solo finances is one thing –– managing finances with a partner or kids? A whole new ballgame. This week, Tori is joined by Andy Hill, the founder of Marriage, Kids, and Money, to chat about how he and his wife manage their finances together and teach their children important financial lessons to help set them up for success with money. A must-listen for anyone with children in their lives...

What do reality TV and the past few years of real estate have in common? There’s lots of drama, and no one really knows what’s going on. We’re kidding (mostly), but with the way the housing market has changed over the last few years (and even decades), talking to an expert is a great first step to better understanding the current market and the home buying process. This week, Tori is joined by Sel...

Most of us have heard from a well-meaning friend or family member that real estate is always a good investment –– and though it can be, blanket advice like this can often do more harm than good. In this episode, Tori shares about the biggest financial mistake she almost made –– buying a home. She guides you through what ultimately stopped her from signing the contract and what considerations you m...

What does it mean to live a truly “rich life?” Tori is joined by financial educator, Ramit Sethi, to talk about his work centering on creating a unique rich life for yourself, his work with couples, and how his background in psychology influences how he teaches people about money. Ramit and Tori dive into their money memories, the common pitfalls they see with individuals working through financial...

On August 24th, 2022 President Biden announced his multi-layered plan to relieve student borrowers. In this episode, Tori Dunlap walks you through the basics of this plan, how it will affect the U.S. on a greater scale, and how to prepare for resumed payments on January 1st, 2023. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠ Lea...

Where did the myth of the “starving artist” begin? Why did it become so pervasive, and is it even true? Or is it just another way for a society that doesn’t value art and arts careers to push creators into “traditional” roles? Today, we’re joined by actor, comedian, and Emmy-nominated writer Chelsea Devantez. You’ve laughed at Chelsea’s wit on The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls 5Eva, and Bless Th...

For the first time ever (at least on the podcast), host Tori Dunlap shares her story of saving $100,000 at age 25. Whether you have financial goals like saving your first $100K, paying off debt, investing for the first time, or saving $1K –– the process Tori lays out in this episode can help you get there faster.  To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to ⁠⁠h...

Long gone are the days of 40-year careers climbing the latter at a single company, and in are the days of job hopping as a means to help grow your income and your skillset. With the conflict of advice from all sides on how to move from one company or even career to another, we brought in the 9 to 5 hottie herself, Cinneah El-Amin. As the creator behind Flynanced, Cinneah helps corporate “9 to 5 Ho...

Whether you’re saving your emergency fund for a dream vacation or retirement, you’ll need a place to store those funds –– but not all savings goals are alike! Today, Tori walks you through common savings goals and how to know which account is right for your money. You’ll learn about traditional savings accounts, HYSAs, Roth IRAs, CDs, and more, as well as a few tips and tricks to help you achieve...

If an episode about math has you sweating, we get it. It’s estimated that 93% of adults have math anxiety –– so it’s no wonder we have anxiety around everything that math touches. Especially when it comes to money. Today’s guest is Brittany Rhodes, founder of Black Girl MATHgic –– a monthly math subscription box for 3rd-8th grade. Whether you’re a parent or guardian to a child in this age range or...

We’re usually so not the drama –– except this episode totally is. Today, Tori is joined by Christy Carlson Romano, who you may remember as the voice behind feminist icon Kim Possible or big sister to all, Ren Stevens on Even Stevens. Christy breaks down the real cost of rising to fame as a young adult, her infamous story of making and spending a million dollars in a year, her run-in with scammers,...

We have some exciting news to share with our entire Financial Feminist and Her First $100K family… Tori’s book, Financial Feminist is now available on pre-sale! In this episode, Tori details how writing a book went from a childhood dream to reality, and why it was the hardest thing she’s ever had to do. Learn more about the Financial Feminist, hitting shelves on December 27th, 2022! To get more re...

Knowing your Meyers-Briggs, your Enneagram, and even your Zodiac sign is always a fun topic of conversation, but what good is a personality test if it doesn’t help you become a better version of yourself? Today, Tori is joined by Sarajane Case, who you might know from her viral Instagram account, Enneagram and Coffee. Sarajane joins us for an episode on how your specific enneagram type might manag...

Is now really the best time to be investing? Why are women investing at lower rates than men? What do I actually DO with the money after I open a Roth IRA? What if I “lose it all”? If these questions have plagued you over the last few months or even years, this episode is for you. Tori is joined by Treasury co-founder, Elias Rothblatt to tackle money myths and answer voicemails from the Financial...