WTF! Women Talk Finance

What happens when the career you worked so hard to build no longer feels aligned with who you are? In this episode, Dr. Katie Powell Hinitz opens up about the emotional and practical realities of leaving a secure, high-status career to pursue a path that better reflects her values, priorities, and vision for her life. Katie shares the challenges that come with making a major life transition, from...

Most women support women, but few show up as fully and authentically as Von Galen Zarconi. In this inspiring episode, Candace and Jackie sit down with Vaungaylyn Zarcone, a true champion for women whose contagious energy, radical authenticity, and commitment to uplifting others are impossible to ignore. Through heartfelt and hilarious stories, including the story behind her iconic, larger-than-lif...

What does it really cost to raise a child? In this episode, Candace Powell and Jacqueline Kuiper have an honest conversation about the financial and emotional realities of parenting. From the rising costs of childcare to the invisible labor often carried by mothers, they explore the challenges families face when making decisions about work, caregiving, and family planning. Together, they unpack th...

Why do meaningful friendships matter more than ever? In this episode of WTF with Ellen Long, Jackie and Ellen dive into the complexities of friendship, social capital, and the courage it takes to maintain a real human connection. They explore: • How friendships create opportunities and support beyond money • The importance of showing up and staying present • Why difficult conversations can strengt...

What happens when friendship is tested by disagreement, distance, or difficult conversations? In this episode, Candace Powell, Ellen Long, and Jackie dive into the realities of maintaining meaningful friendships through life's challenges. From navigating conflict and understanding different perspectives to supporting the people we care about during difficult seasons, this conversation explore...

Can investing in yourself change the entire direction of your life? In this episode, Jackie and Candace explore how a $5,000 investment in experiences, self-worth, and personal growth created exponential returns far beyond financial success. They open up about: • Leaving toxic careers and environments • Choosing adventure and personal freedom • Setting boundaries that protect your peace • Why inve...

What happens when women are excluded from financial conversations during the largest wealth transfer in history? In this episode, Jackie and Candace explore the $100 trillion “blind spot” known as the widow industry, and why so many women are still financially unprepared when life suddenly changes. They discuss: • The importance of women being involved in financial planning • Why avoiding money co...

What if the best investment you could make wasn’t in things… but in yourself? In this episode, Candace Powell and Jackie explore the real ROI of bold decisions, self-care, and life-changing experiences. From leaving toxic work environments to investing in unforgettable adventures, they unpack how intentional choices can completely transform your happiness, resilience, and sense of purpose. Candace...

With AI changing everything, many women are asking the same question: Am I replaceable? In this episode, we sit down with Jen Gaudet to talk about how women can navigate rapid technological change with confidence and turn uncertainty into opportunity. We explore how adaptability, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness are becoming more valuable than ever, and why AI isn’t here to replace you,...

What does it really take to move from chaos to clarity in your business? In this episode, we sit down with Jen Gaudet—coach, operator, and author—to talk about building smarter systems, stronger teams, and more intentional operations. We dive into how to scale without burnout, the real role of AI in business, and why human judgment and emotional intelligence still matter more than ever. In this ep...

In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the hidden ways women play small in their careers, finances, and relationships. Candace and Jackie share honest stories and practical tools to help you build confidence, negotiate your worth, and stop thinking success is limited. From shifting scarcity mindsets to creating a strong support system, this conver...

We live in a world built for speed, so why do we feel more overwhelmed than ever? In this episode, we break down the hidden cost of modern life: constant multitasking, endless notifications, and the pressure to always be “on.” Even with AI, convenience, and faster systems, our attention is more fragmented and our energy more drained. Candace and Jackie explore how context switching, digital overlo...

Today’s guest is Gillian Griffith. Gillian is the founder of GG Copywriting . She specializes in helping female business owners and creative entrepreneurs develop their distinctive brand voice. better tell their story. Equal parts analytical and creative, Gillian loves research and writing conversion-focused copy. With a background in both journalism and marketing, Gillian’s passion for writing he...

     Welcome back as our WTF! Women Talk Finance hosts, Candace and Jackie, present shocking financial crimes. Our hosts, who love true crime so much they have been inspired to delve into true financial crime.      In today’s episode, Candace takes us back to the summer of 1980’s and to Lake Tahoe, specifically to Harvey’s Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, NV.  Several men masqueraded as photocopi...

Welcome back as our WTF! Women Talk Finance hosts, Candace and Jackie, present TRUE ( and kind of shocking) financial crimes. Our hosts love true crime so much they have been inspired to delve into true financial crime. In today’s episode, Jackie brings us the story of Mark Dreier, the architect of a $400 million Ponzi scheme that was blown off the front pages by Bernie Madoff himself. Dreier’s ar...

Meet Ciara Byrne the Founder & Co-CEO of Green Our Planet Ciara is a documentary filmmaker and social impact entrepreneur.  In 2013 Ciara and Kim MacQuarrie founded Green Our Planet and together with their team they helped create one of the largest and most comprehensive school garden and hydroponics programs in the United States.  Currently, Green Our Planet is operating in 10 states and impa...

Welcome back to the start of season 2 of WTF! Women Talk Finance! We’ve taken the show on the road, today’s episode was recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Our guest is Athar Haseebullah. Athar is the Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada. He is a local Las Vegas attorney as well as a community organizer.  Athar is the first person of color to lead the ACLU of Nevada since its founding in 1966. He...

*TRIGGER WARNING*  We discuss delicate issues on this podcast related to trauma, mental health, and suicide.  The idea of “value” in our culture is one that we attach to the money we make, the weight we are, the age we are, and the job we hold. So often, our over-identification with the decimal points of a paycheck or the armor we don sets us up for failure in the remaining spaces of our lives.  W...

Hi WTF! Listeners! Thank you so much for your support as we wrap up season one of WTF! Women Talk Finance podcast.  This was such a season of growth for us. We feel so blessed that we were able to speak to so many, intelligent, talented, generous, and just amazing women in season one. We brought you information on how to buy a house for the first time, how to ask for a raise, and inspiring stories...

As we near the end of Season 1 of WTF!, we have a discussion around the many benefits millennials gained from coming of age in The Great Recession. From the well-informed buying prowess millennials show in the home-buying process to the resiliency in challenging moments, there are more silver linings than expected from The Great Recession.   Join our fearless female leaders as they commiserate the...

Today we’re joined by strategic consultant and founder of Vancourage, Vanessa Vancour. As a DEI speaker and self-proclaimed status-quo skeptic, Vanessa works in the bilingual, strategic storytelling space for brands, organizations, and people who are deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices and doing things differently.  At the heart of her business is the desire to think critically about how...

We’re back with episode 30 with the astonishing Isabelle Rodriguez-Wilson. Last week, Isabelle shared her journey from southern California farm girl to becoming the first woman to serve as Executive Director of The Office of Scheduling and Advance for the Clinton administration at the White House. From her seemingly unshakeable confidence to her honesty about her insecurities, Isabelle takes us al...

Joining us on episode 29 of the WTF! Women Talk Finance podcast is Isabelle Rodriguez-Wilson. This powerhouse has worked with international dignitaries, members of congress, high-level corporate and special interest groups. She served the office of the President of the United States as the Director of the Office of Scheduling and Advance for the Clinton Administration.   Here, she shares her unbel...

Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman, Deputy Treasurer from the Nevada State Treasurers office joins us on episode 28 of the WTF! podcast. We’re diving into the unknowns behind saving for your kids’ college tuitions. Tya’s powerhouse office is doing more than the finance side of things, they’re making it fun.   Feeling stressed about putting your kids through college? Does that seem like a pipe dream? Are you u...

We’re back for more dialogue with Nellie Davis, member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe , Traditional Herbalist and Bodyworker, Ancestral Healer, and owner and operator of Outsiders Hair Studio. Nellie is tapping into the energy of the world in all forms, and discussing the necessity of deep healing work.  She talks about connection to the land, medicine in its truest form, and the need to acknowl...