Moolah Talks - Financial freedom for women

Does motherhood still cost women money, visibility, and promotions? Author and advocate Mușata Matei breaks down the motherhood penalty and how to fight it at policy, team, and personal levels. Clear scripts, practical frameworks, and a path to equity you can use. ABOUT THE GUEST Mușata Matei is a writer and advocate on workplace equity and the author behind seminal work on the “motherhood penalty...

In this inspiring episode of Moolah With Meeta, Meeta Gupta sits down with Smita Agarwal, VC Investor, Board Director, and one of the Top 35 Global Women in Fintech (2020), for a powerful conversation on lessons that go far beyond finance. With wisdom drawn from decades of experience across the RBI, the United Nations, global venture capital, and boardrooms, Smita reminds us that true empowerment...

Most careers stall not from lack of talent, but from silent CVs, weak self-value and forgotten personal brands. Komal Badar, Regional Talent Manager at Savills ME, went from “survival mode” to board-room influence by fixing those gaps. In Episode 2 she shares her 99 % hard-work formula to stand out, ask bigger, and never settle for less. ABOUT THE GUEST Komal Badar is Regional Talent Manager at Sa...

Founder of Indian Women in Dubai and Asia’s Top 100 Women Power Leader, Ms. Reema Mahajan speaks with Ms. Meeta Gupta on how she cultivated a thriving women-led ecosystem and why self-worth is the first line of any wealth plan. CONNECT WITH REEMA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reema-mahajan-  Indian Women in Dubai (IWD) Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/IndianWomenInDubai  CONNEC...

“The best way to predict tomorrow is by creating it” would correctly describe the theme of the episode. Host Meeta and the insightful Jermina give you the keys to financial freedom, educating you about the basics of money management tailored for women, reiterating the importance of prioritizing financial needs and overcoming guilt around spending and investing.  As the episode unfolds, Jermina nav...

Parents! With money not growing on trees, we’ve got all the answers y'all are looking for to help you raise money-smart kids! Listen in to get practical strategies on teaching your children essential money management skills with our seasoned expert, Jermina. She’ll tell you about the importance of developing your children’s relationship with money from an early age and how to help them understand...

When life throws you an unexpected curveball, do you have the financial preparedness to tackle it head-on? Are you confident in your understanding of your investments and the implications of your financial decisions? No need to let these questions keep you up at night. In this episode, we've got you covered! Host Meeta is in conversation with her guest co-host Jermina, who shares a deeply personal...

Ever wondered if you could balance indulging in life's pleasures without compromising on your serious, long-term financial goals? We promise you it's possible! Listen in as Meeta Gupta is joined by her guest co-host Jermina, to talk about the joy and responsibility of money management. This conversation is all about balancing the serious aspects of saving for long-term goals like education, retire...

Ever wondered how to master the art of money conversations? Tune into this engaging conversation between Meeta Gupta and Jermina Menon, a proud member of the 'sandwich generation', to unravel the importance of transparent and open discussions about finances.  Money dates, Jermina suggests, are an essential part of our lives - as crucial as household talks about education, health, or relationships....

Ready to elevate your financial game? Brace for some Moolah Wisdom!  In the very first episode of the series, Meeta Gupta gets chatting with the guest co-host, Jermina Menon, a retail marketing specialist turned investor as she walks us through her personal journey with money, starting from the age of 18. She takes us back to the 80s, sharing anecdotes about her initial steps in saving and investi...

Welcome to the Moolah Wisdom Series on the Moolah Talks Podcast! This is the place where you say bye to financial fears and say ‘Hello’ to happy and empowered money management! Meet your hosts: Meeta Gupta: Financial Life Coach and Founder of Moolah for Women Meeta Gupta, a seasoned finance professional, with an MBA in Finance is passionate about empowering women and transforming their financial w...

Retirement is not the end of the road but the highway to freedom.  Retirement is a golden period of one’s life. You have stopped working and your kids are married. You have ample time on your hands, so you can dedicate it to doing things that you love like taking up a hobby, traveling and socializing. But women tend to cling to the past and if they are financially dependent on their children, it b...

Ever heard of the Empty Nest Syndrome? Do you think you have it? For the uninitiated, empty nest syndrome is when your kids grow up and leave the house for better opportunities.  Most women are struggling with an empty nest as they know that once a kid steps out, they only come back as a guest. Women have to re-adjust their hectic life as suddenly they have a lot of extra time on their plate.  In...

Do you think the biggest irony of life for a woman is going through a divorce? Divorce agreement shakes up a woman’s world completely. If she is a homemaker, it affects her financially and makes her feel abandoned. At the same time, if she is working, she still feels lost as she has the constant feeling of not belonging anywhere. Many women stay in bad marriages due to these reasons, plus they als...

Motherhood is such a special phase of your life but does it mean that your career has to take a backseat during that time? Taking career breaks due to family reasons is one of the toughest choices in a women’s journey. Many women are forced to choose one at a given phase in life. Some take career breaks while others stressfully leave their children with house help or day care facilities. What does...

As a woman do you feel that marriage is the most important milestone in your life? Have you left your high paying job and shifted cities because your husband was working/found a job in another city? As a woman, have you faced workplace biases? Unfair, isn’t it? But, this is how it has been for the past so many years.  It’s now time to shake these biases! In this episode, hosts Meeta Gupta and Ritu...

As a woman, you might be lucky enough to be raised in a family that gave you opportunities to thrive and live a life on your own terms. But wait! Did you ever feel any undercurrents of gender bias? Your parents allowed you to pursue your studies and career but didn’t allow you to move out of the native city? Maybe your extended family never took you seriously when you shared that you want to build...

This is the place where you say bye to financial fears and say ‘Hello’ to empowered money management! Meet your hosts: Meeta Gupta: Financial Life Coach and Founder of Moolah for Women Meeta Gupta, a seasoned finance professional, with an MBA in Finance is passionate about empowering women and transforming their financial well-being. She has over 30 years of experience in the field of finance and...