Invested: Advancing Women in Work and Wealth

How do you know when to take the leap, especially before you feel completely ready? In this episode of Invested , Marcia Page, co‑founder of Värde Partners and founder of MPowered Capital, shares the leadership decisions and moments of conviction that shaped her more than 30‑year career in finance.  Marcia reflects on her nontraditional path into finance, the difference between mentorship and true...

Kitty Brandtner was totally engaged and fulfilled in her corporate sales role when a pivotal event led her to advocacy work. What began with Kitty tapping her passion and taking initial action eventually led to her founding a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, March Fourth. In this episode of Invested, Kitty reflects on her dynamic career path, starting with falling in love with an early career...

Neha Ruch built a successful career in digital strategy before making an intentional decision to step back, transition to stay-at-home motherhood, and rethink what ambition could look like beyond a linear career path. That choice ultimately led her to found The Power Pause (formerly known as Mother Untitled) and pen a 2025 book of the same name. Her Power Pause framework reframes career pauses, do...

Katie Sturino’s career centers around supporting women from a variety of angles. As the founder of Megababe, Katie created a category-defining body care brand that addresses “taboo” body issues with honesty and humor. In addition to her entrepreneurship, she is also a noted content creator, a well-known body acceptance advocate and a bestselling author. In this episode of Invested, Katie talks abo...

Caring for yourself and your family while planning for the unexpected is a difficult balance. Samantha Russell, Chief Evangelist at FMG, and Linda Grant-Smith, Wealth Strategist at Baird, share their personal and professional experiences with caregiving. Tune in for resources and strategies to tackle tough conversations and ensure readiness for unexpected life events.  Both of our guests share how...

OBGYN expert Dr. Rebecca Booth and Womaness founder Sally Mueller discuss options for women to be informed and proactive about their health. They say that starting good practices means that physical, mental and financial health planning should begin in midlife – ideally even earlier. Our hosts also describe the need for institutional and systematic support for women navigating these life transitio...

Caring for elderly parents can be challenging in many ways. In this episode, we get expert advice from Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm BlackCloak, and Jessica Bell, JD, Senior Estate Planner at Baird . Chris describes how you can help your parents avoid new tech vulnerabilities like scams and phishing, while Jessica emphasizes the importance of understanding elder law and...

In today’s episode, we’ll hear from Jeannette Haen, Education Planning Consultant at Baird, and Kyra Tyler, Senior Director at Bright Horizons Education and College Advising. Kyra’s expertise lies in helping families navigate the college admissions process. Jeannette highlights the financial aspects of education planning and 529 savings plans.  We’ll talk about which conversations are most importa...

Angela and Jaleigh speak with Courtney Pullen about preparing your children for their financial futures, a common situation for members of the sandwich generation. Courtney describes the challenges of discussing money, the importance of starting early, and how to share your money values and expectations. No matter what, he says, it's important to use intentionality and openness to facilitate those...

Welcome to Invested: Advancing Women in Work and Wealth . This show is a resource for women who aspire to break barriers, enrich their lives and gain wisdom along the way. Join us as we explore the intersection of life, career and finances with extraordinary women leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...