The Power of the Ask

Join us this month on the Power of the Ask Podcast as we sit down with real estate mogul and award-winning author Krisstina Wise . Krisstina shares her incredible journey from humble beginnings to building multi-million dollar ventures like The Paperless Agent and WealthyWellthy . After a life-threatening health crisis forced her to re-evaluate her definition of success, Krisstina discovered the i...

Discover how a former Wall Street executive found resilience and purpose by embracing ESG investing and prioritizing personal values. In this episode of “The Power of the Ask,” Nirupa Umapathy shares her inspiring journey from the high-pressure world of finance to a life grounded in joy and creativity. A former Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Whitebox Advisors, she was known...

In this episode of “The Power of the Ask,” Precious Williams and Lisa Zeiderman explore the world of financial confidence with Jen Hemphill , an accredited financial counselor and the host of the podcast “ Her Dinero Matters .” Jen shares her journey of becoming a financial counselor, shaped as a military spouse. Her interest in finances developed from managing her household budget and receiving g...

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this episode of the Savvy Ladies Power the Ask podcast focuses on the often-overlooked issue of financial abuse. We rarely hear about it, but it's a devastating reality for many — and often intertwined with physical and emotional abuse. Join us as we welcome back Mayra Alejandra Garcia of Debt-Free Latina , a certified financial coach who a...

This episode of the Power of the Ask podcast features Mayra Alejandra García , certified Financial Coach and founder of Debt Free Latina , a website dedicated to empowering and motivating families to gain control of their money, bid farewell to debt, and watch their net worth soar. Mayra shares her inspiring journey from being $21,000 in debt to becoming financially free in just 17 months and her...

On this episode of “The Power of the Ask,” financial services veteran Tina Powell joins co-hosts Lisa and Precious for an inspiring conversation about her personal and professional journey. Tina is the Chief of Community at Intention.ly, a growth engine design firm transforming the way fintech and finserv organizations approach growth, and the founder and former CEO of C-Suite Social Media.  Growi...

This episode of the Power of the Ask podcast features Bonnie Wan, AdAge 2022 Chief Strategy Officer of the Year, partner and Head of Brand Strategy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners and the bestselling author of “The Life Brief.”  An immigrant from Taiwan who lived in both Los Angeles and New York City, Bonnie has always been fascinated by human behavior, by what drives people, and by what fue...

This Power of the Ask podcast episode features smart shopping expert, lifestyle journalist and TV commentator Trae Bodge.  With a passion for helping people save and get the best value for their money, Trae has been featured on national and regional news, sharing her expertise in smart shopping, saving money, and setting financial boundaries. She not only teaches others to be mindful of what they...

This Power of the Ask podcast episode features Jully Alma Taveras, also known as Investing Latina , a Plutus Award-winning bilingual personal finance expert.  In this powerful episode, Jully shares her journey of starting Investing Latina to help others avoid the financial struggles she faced herself, such as credit card debt, and emphasizes the importance of building good credit and establishing...

This Power of the Ask podcast episode features Jo Franco , CEO of JoClub , a journaling company that fosters clarity, connection, and community. Jo's journey is marked by resilience and determination, from her early years in Brazil to her current success as an entrepreneur and content creator. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Jo moved to the USA at age six, learning English and navigating challenges a...

In this episode of the Power of the Ask podcast, Dana Cox, MBA, PMP, Senior VP of Global Delivery Enablement at MasterCard, and 2023 Savvy Ladies Mentorship Award recipient, shares insights on cultivating talent, building transformative relationships, and balancing her roles as a mother of six and grandmother of three. She emphasizes the importance of preparation, strategic communication, and self...

This episode of the Power of the Ask podcast features executive, attorney, team builder and management strategist Melissa Norden, JD , CEO of NYC-based nonprofit Bottomless Closet .  As a passionate nonprofit executive with strong business acumen, Melissa has guided small and large organizations for more than 20 years. She distills complex business issues into creative, pragmatic, actionable solut...

This episode of the Power of the Ask podcast features financial media spokesperson and wealth activist Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP®, co-CEO and co-founder of 2050 Wealth Partners and founder of Lazetta & Associates.  For nearly 30 years, Lazetta has worked to build successful entrepreneurial ventures, drive innovation, and navigate the complexity of diversity in the financial services ind...

This episode of the Power of the Ask podcast features economic equity strategist Mary Hagerty Ehrsam, president of partnerships at Operation HOPE, Inc., where she cultivated $300M in revenue streams and avenues for growth, scale, and sustainability. For more than three decades, Mary has served as a leader in economic equity and financial dignity, working to drive $3.5B in private investment into u...

Join the movement of empowerment with "The Power of the Ask" podcast, where women are encouraged to embrace their voices. Hosted by Savvy Ladies Lisa Zeiderman and Precious Williams, this episode features an insightful conversation with Clara Sierra, a trailblazing figure in the financial industry. Clara Sierra, a Dominican American working mom, shares her journey from humble beginnings...

This episode of the Power of the Ask podcast features investment professional Derby Chukwudi, the current Miss New Jersey USA and a 1st generation Nigerian-American born in Dallas, TX, raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and now resides in Hoboken, New Jersey. Derby shares her inspiring story of juggling a demanding career on Wall Street with her reign as Miss New Jersey USA. She is passionate about advocat...