Getting Rich Together

Shelly Lombard is a powerhouse in the financial world — she's the founder of Schmooze, a Fortune 500 board director, and a trailblazer in leveraging relationships.    In this episode, Shelly takes us through her remarkable journey from growing up in New Orleans with three younger siblings to becoming a successful Wall Street professional. We explore her early career challenges, the strategic risks...

I'm thrilled to bring you this insightful conversation with the legendary Jacki Zehner. Jacki is an OG money maven with 14 powerful years at Goldman Sachs. She's now retired from the corporate grind, and spends her time dedicated to helping women invest with purpose through initiatives like 'Women Moving Millions' and her latest ventures, ShePlace and SheMoney.    We delve into her story, discussi...

This week on Getting Rich Together, I had the honor of sitting down with the amazing Annie Evans of Dream Ventures to dive into her life and experiences in angel investing, her entrepreneurial aspirations, parenting with a wealth-conscious mindset, and more.   Annie shares her beginnings as an aspiring entrepreneur, inspired by her parents' small businesses, to now being a leader empowering women...

Today, I'm thrilled to bring you a deeply inspiring conversation with Janine Firpo, a renowned financial activist and the co-founder of Invest for Better. Janine's career and financial journey is not just a testament to resilience but a blueprint for financial empowerment for women everywhere.    In this episode, Janine shares anecdotes from her youth, the influence of her fearless mother in the r...

Get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Michelle Reeves, a true innovator and entrepreneur who mastered the art of betting on herself. In this episode, we explore Michelle's path from humble beginnings in Australia to becoming a wine and tech trailblazer in the US. Michelle shares about her early career moves, including her bold decision to relocate to New York City just before 9/11....

Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to bring you my first solo episode, giving you a deeper look into my personal journey and sharing the impact of my investments and life experiences this year since starting the podcast.  From exciting investments in women's healthcare and sustainable housing to my intro to Broadway investing with Cabaret, there's a lot to unpack. I also delve into my commitment to continu...

I am thrilled to bring the amazing Emily Scott back on the podcast, this time in the interview hot seat, to tell us about her money story and give us a vulnerable look into who she is as a person.   Emily shares deeply about her experience with a tumultuous childhood filled with mixed messages about money to overcoming patriarchal challenges on Wall Street. Despite the struggles and setbacks, she...

Welcome to this very special episode where I had the incredible privilege of being interviewed by the inspiring Emily Scott. This episode is unique as Emily dives deep into my personal money story, leadership journey, and the pivotal moments that shaped who I am today.  We explore my upbringing in San Francisco, my bold ambitions in the fashion industry, and my transformative experiences from pers...

Dive into the inspiring journey of Kelley Arena, a trailblazing angel investor and advocate for women in business. In this episode, Kelley shares her remarkable story of taking charge of her own story early in life and building a successful career in finance and investing. Kelley's path has been anything but conventional. She opens up about her challenging childhood, her determination to break gen...

Today, I had the incredible Julie Castro Abrams on the show. She's a powerhouse in the world of women's wealth and empowerment who has used her career to help build up other women to give them opportunities that previous generations before her have never had.  Julie opened up getting her first internship at the University of Chicago which ultimately sparked her passion for working with other women...

Today, we sit down with Joanne Bradford, a seasoned executive with an impressive career spanning tech giants like Microsoft, Yahoo, Pinterest, and Sofi. Joanne shares her journey from her early entrepreneurial efforts to becoming a key player in the corporate world, offering valuable insights on career growth and financial management. In our conversation, Joanne provides a candid perspective on an...

Today on Getting Rich Together, we're joined by Christine Heckart, a tech industry leader with a powerful perspective on wealth and impact. Christine shares her wealth journey to becoming a successful executive and boldly shares her views on using money as a force for positive change. Christine discusses how she leverages her resources or "currencies" to transform lives, from supporting family mem...

This week on Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Candice Cook Simmons. Let me tell you, this woman is a powerhouse of inspiration when it comes to building wealth on your own terms. In this episode, Candice shares her unique approach to building wealth — one that's all about aligning your money with your values and passions. From Broadway shows to climate-res...

For many, wealth and money mean security. And for those who grew up without it, that search for security can have even more meaning that we carry with us throughout life. This week's guest, Jennifer Justice, is no exception.   JJ knew from a young age she was ready to break cycles. From being the first in her family to attend university to become a lawyer, to creating The Justice Department to hel...

This week on Getting Rich Together, get ready for an unfiltered look into the bold life and financial journey of fashion icon Rebecca Minkoff. In this candid conversation, Rebecca lets us in on the lean early days of hustling to build her brand — from a starting salary of $23k in NYC to paying off $60k in credit card debt to start her business. We also explore her mindset around partnering with he...

This week, we have a truly inspiring story of resilience, perseverance, and the power of financial education. Our guest, Amanda Wolfe, shares her incredible journey from a childhood marked by hardship to becoming the powerhouse known as the SHEWOLFEOFWALLSTREET. Amanda candidly discusses the challenges she faced growing up and the determination that fueled her quest for financial freedom. She also...

This week on Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Nancy Tsuei. Nancy is a force in the retail world, having built businesses and been at the forefront of brands like Bed Bath & Beyond, Millerknoll, Gap, and West Elm. But what many people don't know is her financial prowess and the inspiring ways she's evolved throughout her lifetime to create change, especi...

Fran Hauser is a true inspiration who has empowered women for decades through her work. In our conversation, she opens up about the profound money lessons she learned from her hardworking immigrant parents at a young age. From doing invoices for her father's business as a child to maxing out her 401k early in her career, Fran shares how those formative experiences instilled strong financial values...

On this week's episode of Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cam Rogers, a thought leader and powerhouse in the space of women and wealth. Cam shares her incredible journey with money, starting from her earliest memories of opening her first bank account as a child. Cam walks us through her career path, from working at JP Morgan handling institutional investment portfolios...

So many powerful women start with humble beginnings, and Amy Jo Martin is no exception. From a young age, she learned what it meant to truly work hard and pound pavement to get what you want in life. Effort has always been her superpower, and it's paid off in full.    Now, she wants to give more women that same power to build their wealth by investing in themselves and each other. She believes tha...

When education meets determination, big things happen. Nyakio Grieco's entrepreneurial journey is no exception.    During our conversation, she takes us back to her childhood growing up in a Kenyan-American household, instilled with the values of hard work, education, and giving back. Despite initial shyness, Nyakio found her voice and bravely struck out on her own in her mid-20s to launch her fir...

In this week's episode, I'm speaking with the incredible Lydia Fenet, an acclaimed auctioneer and two-time bestselling author.    Lydia shares her story of how she grew her relationship with money and what it was like building an understanding of financial literacy throughout her life. After starting her career at Christie's auction house in her early 20s, she was suddenly faced with the reality o...

"If you give capital to black women, you'll see entire communities change," says my wonderful guest this week, Kim Nixon.    Kim's idea of legacy reaches far beyond her own immediate family, and roots itself in the black community all over the world. She wants to teach black women how to invest their wealth for the betterment of themselves and their communities. When at least 50 women have multipl...

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Getting Rich Together!   In this inaugural episode, I had the joy of interviewing tech founder and entrepreneur Amber Allen of Double A Labs, who has achieved truly remarkable success in her business. She shares how she took a huge risk by leaving the comfort of corporate life to fully commit to her company. That gutsy decision paid off in spectacular fashion —...