Financial Feminist

Have you ever wondered, “How do you build an email list? How do you go viral on Instagram or TikTok? How do you build followers? How do you actually grow and scale a business?” Well, tune in to hear the answers to those questions and more as host Tori Dunlap sits down with Natalie Franke, author, entrepreneur, community builder, and Chief Evangelist at HoneyBook. In this special crossover episode,...

If you love to travel, but the thought of spending thousands of dollars on airfare gives you anxiety — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Financial Feminist podcast, host Tori Dunlap sits down with Katy Nastro, spokesperson and travel expert at Going.com. Tune in for a fun conversation about all things travel. From becoming a more ethical traveler to saving money on airfare, Katy shar...

Credit cards have gotten a bad rap due to their easy misuse and the lack of knowledge about credit card best practices. In this fourth installment of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, Tori’s sharing how and why credit cards are one of the most important credit-building tools, and how to effectively use credit cards not just to build a healthy credit score, but how to take advant...

Are financial fears holding you back? Have you ever felt anxious about money or career choices? In this episode of Financial Feminist, Tori engages in a candid money conversation with Farnoosh Torabi, a renowned financial expert, author, and host of the "So Money" podcast. Farnoosh shares her wisdom on overcoming fears and embracing financial empowerment. Together, they dive deep into the various...

In this episode of Financial Feminist, host and financial educator Tori Dunlap walks you through how to emotionally and financially prepare to make big financial decisions. She shares the questions you should ask yourself before making them and emphasizes that everyone’s personal finance journey is unique, and there are no one-size-fits-all solutions. And for a special treat, you’ll also get to he...

If you’ve ever found yourself on the other side of a Facebook message asking if you “keep your business options open,” we hate to break it to you, but you were the target of an MLM pitch. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the inner workings of multi-level marketing and the shady tactics they use to draw and keep people in.  Our guest, Emily Lynn Paulson, author of “Highlight Real: Finding Ho...

For many of us, the concept of debt can trigger a complex range of emotions, including feelings of shame, anxiety, and dread.. In this third installment of our Financial Foundations series, presented by State Farm , we’re talking about debt and effective strategies for paying it off. Join us as Tori guides you through the process of shedding the stigma associated with having debt. We'll also explo...

“I wanted to wake up one day, a different person who had their shit together…” Have you ever felt like you were lagging behind in life or your career? If your answer’s yes, you’re not alone. Many women dream of starting their own businesses or thriving in creative careers but often hold back due to fears and pressure from society. In this episode of Financial Feminist, we explore the journey of th...

In the last few years, we’ve faced intense economic turmoil, and though the words “recession” have flown around, one has not been officially declared. The truth of the matter is that we will see a recession (and likely many) over our lifetimes, so no matter what the headlines say, it’s best to know how to prepare our finances for the inevitable. In this re-release episode of last year’s bonus epis...

Building ethical companies isn’t easy –– but something being “hard” never stopped Shazi Visram from running towards it at full speed. In today’s episode, Tori and Shazi sit down to talk about how Shazi built her company, Healthy Baby, as a Certified B-Corp. On a mission to create cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable products for families, Shazi shares how her commitment to ethical products, ed...

Have you struggled to make a budget that both helps you get ahead but doesn’t feel like it’s ruining all your fun? We get it –– and the cold, hard truth is that restrictive budgeting that doesn’t allow for anything “fun” simply does not work. In this episode of Financial Foundations brought to you by State Farm, using her Values Based Spending practice, Tori walks you through how to create a budge...

How did Melissa Jean-Baptiste go from a first-generation college student with six figures of debt to buying her first home in New York City on a teacher’s salary? Oh, and all before she turned 35. In today’s episode, Tori sits down with the Millenial in Debt herself to talk about her new book, So This is Why I’m Broke: Money Lessons on Financial Literacy, Passive Income, and Generational Wealth. W...

There is a plethora of bad money advice out there –– from finance Chad’s telling you to dump your life savings into crypto to some of the biggest names in personal finance who continue to give outdated, shaming, and downright harmful information to their followers. In today’s episode, we collected some of common money myths and half-truths from our listeners and debunked the worst of them, includi...

What is the Second Shift? And how is it harming women? The second shift is defined as labor performed in the home outside of work –– things like grocery shopping or prepping dinner or lunches, childcare, pet care, cleaning, and managing finances –– which mostly falls on women. Today’s guest, Eve Rodsky, is here to help partners build more equitable relationships by helping bridge communication gap...

In this first installment of our new Financial Foundations series, brought to you by State Farm, we’re tackling the Money Game Plan and walking you through a journaling exercise to help decipher your current money habits and where you might be blocking your road to financial confidence and stability. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to ⁠⁠https://herfirs...

What does it mean to embrace feminist principles in a capitalist society? How can we stand in solidarity with each other when rugged individualism is so deeply ingrained in how we make money? In this episode, host Tori Dunlap sits down with Rebecca Walker, the founder of Third Wave Feminism and author of several books, including Women Talk Money: Breaking the Taboo, to talk about the rise of the T...

With student loan repayments starting in September, this quick hit bonus goes over what’s happening and when, what options you have for repayment, and other FAQs on student loans. To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to ⁠⁠https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do I need a Roth IRA AND a 401k? What’s the difference between an HYSA, CD, and Money Market account? What about a 529 plan? The sheer amount of numbers and letters to decode in the financial space can leave anyone’s head spinning, so we’re breaking down all the accounts you could ever possibly need and how to use them in today’s episode.  To get more resources, including any freebies mentioned in...

Is the “Dream Job” dead? With Pew Research reporting that Americans are 2x more likely to name their career than their spouse when asked what gives their lives meaning, it makes the case that, at the very least, we should reevaluate just how much space we let work take up in our lives. In this episode, Tori sits down with Simone Stolzoff, author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work, t...

There is so much discrimination in sex work –– from “pretty privilege” to body shaming to racism and misogyny, sex workers are often facing roadblocks both in their work and in trying to manage their finances. To better understand the finances of sex work, we sat down with Grey Renee, a professional stripper and educator, to talk about her time working in clubs across the US. We get into why it’s...

How do you know if it’s time to hire a financial advisor? Do you even need one to start investing in the first place? And what do you do if you’re already working with one and realize you don’t need to anymore? Today, we’re reaching into the (voice)mail bag and pulling out some of your biggest questions about financial advisors. In this episode, Tori walks you through situations where it might be...

The sober-curious movement has grown substantially in recent years as women especially begin to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol. During the pandemic, levels of drinking skyrocketed, which has a direct impact on our mental and physical health, and of course, our wallets. We’re joined by Kelsey Moreira, founder of Doughp, the cookie dough company with a mission to help women in recovery,...

“When you have money, you are no longer controllable.” On today’s episode, we’re sharing a conversation between Hannah Berner (Berning in Hell) and Tori about all the bullsh*t narratives surrounding gender when it comes to career and money, including Hannah’s experiences in the male-dominated world of stand-up comedy, negotiating her worth in her first jobs, and how they’re both dismantling spaces...

LinkedIn is one of the most powerful platforms for job hunters and business owners alike, offering an online professional network unlike any other social media platform. Like any platform, understanding the do’s and don’ts can help you stand out from the crowd and land the opportunities of your dreams. We’re joined today by Hala Taha, who is one of the biggest influencers on LinkedIn, alongside he...

The banking industry has come under intense scrutiny in recent years and for good reasons. Banks are a tool, but like any financial tool, if you don’t know how to use them and ask the right questions, this same tool that can be so helpful in your financial journey can be just as harmful. Today, we welcome back Vrinda Gupta, owner and founder of Sequin –– banking for women, by women –– to talk abou...