Syama Bunten
Getting Rich Together
By 2030, women are projected to inherit more than $30 trillion in wealth. That's power and possibility—but here's the catch: women still earn just 85 cents on the dollar, and we don't get a 15% discount when we shop. Financial literacy and confidence haven't kept up with the times. That's where Getting Rich Together comes in. I'm Syama Bunten. After my divorce, I wrote to fifty women asking to talk about money. Ninety-five percent said no. But the few who said yes changed everything. They became my wealth expanders—showing me new ways to think about money, power, and what's possible. They wer...
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The Planned Pivots That Helped Jes Wolfe Rise to Entrepreneurial Success with Jes Wolfe, CEO of Rebel Girls 11.03.2025 46:15
Today I have the immense pleasure of speaking with Jes Wolfe, the remarkable CEO of Rebel Girls, a company dedicated to inspire the next generation of girls to embrace their most confident selves. In this deep dive into Jess's life, Jes shares her inspiring story from a small-town Oregon upbringing filled with lots of outdoors time to becoming a powerhouse operator and entrepreneur who is making w...
Becoming a Catalyst of Wealth Building for Women, with Alyssa Arnold, SPV Lead at Cherub & Co-Founder of Pearl Influential Capital 04.03.2025 52:56
Join me as I sit down with the incredible Alyssa Arnold, a powerhouse in women's investment and empowerment. In this enlightening conversation, Alyssa takes us through her journey from growing up in Houston, Texas, to becoming a pivotal figure in the realm of venture capital. Alyssa shares her early inspirations to become an engineer through her father, and how her education laid the groundwork...
Why More Women Need Life-Changing Amounts of Money with Elaine Asher, Co-Founder of EVE Wealth 27.02.2025 1:03:35
In this episode, I'm thrilled to sit down with the inspiring Elaine Asher, a powerhouse in educating and empowering women to gain financial independence through investing, especially in alternative assets. Elaine shared how she grew up being super studious with a heavy emphasis on getting a liberal arts education after high school. We dive deep into Elaine's early memories of money and how the...
From Cozy Vermont Innkeeper to Prolific Investment Expert, with Samantha McLemore, Founder & Managing Member, Patient Capital Management 25.02.2025 44:54
I am thrilled to have the incredible Sam McLemore on the show this week. Sam is a true champion of empowering women to achieve financial independence and leads a prolific career in investing. In this episode, we dive deep into Sam's fascinating life, starting from her childhood in Vermont, where she grew up with parents who had contrasting views on money. These early exposures to money, working...
Breaking Beyond Artificial Career Ceilings with Heather Udo, Founder & CEO of Shoppable® 18.02.2025 48:05
I'm thrilled to have the brilliant and incredible Heather Udo on today's episode of Getting Rich Together. Heather is not just an outstanding entrepreneur who's been leading her business, Shoppable, for nearly 15 years; she also holds a U.S. patent and dedicates her time to coaching first-time founders. In this conversation, we journey through Heather's life, starting from her formative years g...
Leaving Wall Street to Become a 5-Time Founder and CEO with Divya Gugnani, Founder of 5 SENS, Co-Founder of Wander Beauty, & More 13.02.2025 43:27
I'm thrilled to welcome the prolific, beautiful, and brilliant Divya Gugnani on today's episode. Divya is known as a fearless founder, deeply committed investor, and incubator of brilliant ideas. In this episode, we explore her inspiring journey from a shy child growing up in Long Island to becoming a serial entrepreneur and founder five times over. We kick things off by diving into Divya's ear...
Celebrating 50 Episodes and All of the Amazing Stories That Came From Them 11.02.2025 23:40
Welcome to the 50th episode of the Getting Rich Together podcast! I can't believe we've made it here, and I'm so grateful to share this milestone with you. In this special episode, I reflect on the journey of this podcast, which started with the aim to help women understand their unique paths in wealth building. I discuss the incredible stories and vulnerable moments shared by our guests and th...
Creating Pathways for Financial Education and Freedom with Amberly Jones, Head of Growth at Frec 04.02.2025 58:33
I'm thrilled to welcome the brilliant Amberly Jones on today's episode. Amberly is a powerhouse in the world of finance, currently as Head of Growth at Frec, and she has an incredible journey to share with us today. We start by diving into Amberly's unique upbringing, shaped by her entrepreneurial parents and her early fascination with personal finance. She shares how moving frequently and havi...
Build Better Companies with More Women in Board Seats with Jocelyn Magnan, CEO & Founder of illumyn Impact (formerly Him for Her) 30.01.2025 49:31
I'm delighted to introduce the phenomenal Jocelyn Magnan on today's episode. Jocelyn has been a trailblazer in advocating for more women on boards and creating wealth collectively. In this conversation, we dive into Jocelyn's life story, from her upbringing in the South to navigating her way through prestigious universities and big tech startups. Jocelyn shares candidly about her journey throug...
Turning Real Estate Investments into Financial Independence with Jen Nash, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, & Leadership Mentor 28.01.2025 44:44
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...
Building an Empire While Living Like a Pauper with Susan Sierota, SS Partners and Board Chair of Manifest Climate 21.01.2025 56:11
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 des...
Managing Multi-Million Dollar Exits with Entrepreneurial Grit with Kate Watts, CEO of 50,000feet 16.01.2025 50:56
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 s...
Injecting Her Way to Financial Freedom and Business Success with Janell Ocampo, Founder of Belle Vie Wellness & Medical Aesthetics 14.01.2025 53:17
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 th...
Wealth Isn't a Numbers Game — It's a Healing Journey with Shang Saavedra, Founder of Save My Cents 07.01.2025 43:49
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 f...
Bet On Yourself Over and Over Again — and Win with KK Hart, CEO of Hart Marketing & Communications Inc. 02.01.2025 41:35
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,...
Helping Women Be the Masters of Their Own Financial Universes in Real Estate with Nikki Stoddart, Partner at NüShu Capital 31.12.2024 40:25
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 los...
Choosing Wealth Every Day and Teaching Others to Do the Same with Dominique Broadway, Founder of Finances Demystified 24.12.2024 47:00
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 brac...
You're Not Too F**king Old to Achieve Your Dreams with Jen Marples, Founder of The Jen Marples Agency 19.12.2024 49:29
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...
Creating Societal Ripple Effects by Teaching Women to Lead with Samantha Karlin, CEO of Empower Global 17.12.2024 48:44
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...
Dying with $0 to Help Fundraise the Future with Barbara Pierce, Founder and Principal of Women With Capital 10.12.2024 51:44
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...
Real Change Starts with Women Making a Sh*t Ton of Money with Cindy Gallop, Founder of Make Love Not Porn 05.12.2024 42:58
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 circum...
Healing a Toxic Relationship with Money and Building a Media Empire with Susan Hyatt, Master Certified Life Coach 03.12.2024 40:51
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 l...
Thinking Beyond the Board Seat to Build a Legacy Career with Coco Brown, Founder & CEO of Athena Alliance 26.11.2024 49:49
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 h...
Moving Mountains with Money, Education, and Empowerment with Laurel Mintz, Founder of Fabric VC and Elevate My Brand 21.11.2024 51:59
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 t...
Getting Out of Survival Mode with Money and Knowing Your Money Love Language with Sathya Chey Patterson, Co-founder of Arise Private Wealth 19.11.2024 39:21
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 suc...
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