She Talks Money

What happens when everyone you love needs something from you financially? In this episode of She Talks Money , we’re talking about the “sandwich generation”—adults, and especially women, who find themselves supporting their children and aging parents while trying to protect their own financial future. We’ll unpack the hidden financial cost of caregiving, from reduced work hours and growing debt to...

What if you’re not bad at time management? What if you simply have too much to manage? In Episode 2 of The Invisible Load of Successful Women on She Talks Money , we’re challenging the idea that high-achieving women just need a better planner, a more disciplined morning routine, or another productivity hack. Sometimes, the problem is simply the math. When your calendar is overflowing with work, fa...

Making more money doesn’t automatically make you feel financially secure. This week on She Talks Money , I’m sitting down with financial coach and author Justin Bennett to talk about something so many people quietly struggle with: earning a good income but still wondering where all the money goes. Justin shares his own story of realizing that he and his wife had accumulated more than $100,000 in d...

Delegating isn’t saying, “Can you empty the dishwasher?” or “Can you take out the trash?” Because if I still have to notice it, remember it, ask for it, and follow up on it… I’m still managing it. In this solo episode of She Talks Money , I’m talking about what real delegation looks like—both at work and at home—and why so many women think they’re delegating when they’re actually just handing out...

In this episode of She Talks Money , I sit down with Brittany Hanson, owner of Hanson Haven Interior Design, for a conversation about creating a home—and a life—that truly feels good from the inside out. One of my favorite reminders from this conversation is that your home doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. It doesn’t need to look like a magazine or follow every trend. Home should be a p...

In Part 2 of Conversations I Wish Someone Had With Me at 30 , I’m sharing the financial decisions that weren’t flashy or exciting—but ultimately changed the trajectory of our life. Dave and I stayed in a modest townhome even as our income grew. I drove a Tahoe for more than 400,000 miles. And when we eventually moved, we chose to keep our first home and turn it into a rental instead of selling it....

I’m kicking off a new series called “Conversations I Wish Someone Had With Me at 30.” At 47, after building businesses, raising kids, experiencing success, making mistakes, and learning a lot of lessons the hard way, there are so many things I wish I could go back and tell my younger self. The first one: success will not fix your insecurity. For a long time, I thought the next goal would be the th...

This week on She Talks Money , I sit down with Minnesota Realtor and entrepreneur Julissa Fuentes Roberts for a conversation about real estate, entrepreneurship, and learning to believe “I can.” Julissa shares how buying her first duplex—with a little push from her mom—helped her build equity, generate rental income, and ultimately gave her the confidence to leave corporate life and build a career...

Getting pre-approved is more than checking your credit and finding out how much house you can afford. There are several behind-the-scenes factors that can impact your approval—and even jeopardize your loan after you've already started shopping. In this episode, I'm breaking down what lenders are really looking at, including your debt-to-income ratio, job changes, seasoned funds, and the co...

In this episode of She Talks Money , I'm talking about one of the biggest challenges that comes with being your own boss—and it has nothing to do with finding clients. It's learning how to manage your money with intention and creating healthy boundaries between your business and your personal finances. I share why separating your business and personal accounts is one of the smartest financ...

In this episode of She Talks Money , I sit down with the amazing Taylor Rezac , a fitness and nutrition coach who’s all about keeping wellness realistic and sustainable . Taylor’s love for food started in her family’s kitchen, and her athletic background shaped her journey into becoming the coach she is today. We dive into everything from high-protein meal ideas (that actually taste good!) to ment...

Success isn't built in one big moment—it's built through the small decisions we make every single day. In this week's episode of She Talks Money , I sit down with Realtor and business owner Amanda Miller for an honest conversation about what it really takes to build a successful business and a life you're proud of. We talk about leaving a corporate career, taking calculated risks,...

As we reach the middle of the year, I think so many of us are feeling the same thing, exhausted. We've spent months showing up for work, taking care of our families, checking things off our to-do lists, and pouring into everyone else. But when was the last time you checked in with yourself? In this week's solo episode of She Talks Money , I'm inviting you to press pause for a simple mi...

In this week’s episode of She Talks Money , I sit down with TEDx speaker, high-performance coach, and holistic health expert Angelica Ventrice for a powerful conversation about the identity trap so many high-achieving women find themselves in. We talk about how the same identity that helps us achieve success can also lead to burnout, disconnection, and feeling like we've lost ourselves along t...

This week on She Talks Money, I’m sharing one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from being around successful women: they don’t necessarily spend more money, they spend their time differently. With only two more summers before my daughter graduates, I’ve been thinking deeply about how quickly these seasons pass and how intentional we need to be with the moments that matter most. In this episode,...

This week on She Talks Money , we're talking about one of the most important subjects most of us never learned in school: financial literacy. If we want our kids to grow up with confidence around money, we can't wait for the education system to teach them. We have to create those lessons at home through real experiences and conversations. In this episode, I share seven practical ways to te...

This week on She Talks Money, I sat down with the incredibly talented Mackenzie Lebine—hairstylist, salon owner, and nationally recognized educator—to talk about confidence, self-investment, and what it really takes to keep showing up for yourself. From overcoming imposter syndrome and navigating setbacks to building a business rooted in kindness and culture, Mackenzie's story is a reminder th...

What if success isn't supposed to feel this exhausting? This week on She Talks Money, I sit down with Christi Cossette to talk about something so many high-achieving women experience but rarely discuss: burnout disguised as success. We dive into why so many women are carrying the weight of everyone and everything around them, how ambition can quietly turn into exhaustion, and what it looks lik...

This week on She Talks Money, I’m talking about the kind of exhaustion that rest alone can’t fix. The mental load. The emotional labor. The constant pressure of being “the strong one.” So many high-achieving women look successful on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed from carrying everything for everyone. And the hard part is… the more successful you become, the more people depend on...

This week on She Talks Money , we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed enough: the guilt women feel when life starts getting better. Whether it’s making more money, wanting more for yourself, enjoying nicer things, or simply growing beyond the environment you came from—success can bring emotions no one prepares you for. In this episode, Jennifer opens up about the internal conflic...

As women grow, evolve, and become more successful, relationships can shift in unexpected ways. Sometimes the people closest to us stop celebrating our wins the same way — not always out of malice, but because growth can make others confront where they feel stuck. Women are often conditioned to stay small, relatable, and comfortable for everyone around them, which can make outgrowing relationships...

In this episode, I talk with financial consultant Lisa Sakai, co-founder of One Vision Retirement, about her “bucket list acceleration” approach—helping people enjoy life now while still planning for the future. We discuss why many swing between over-saving and “YOLO” spending, and how to find balance by building meaningful goals into your financial plan. Lisa also dives into the emotional side of...

In this week’s episode of She Talks Money , I’m getting real about something that changed everything for me: your financial reality isn’t driven by strategy, hustle, or even your goals—it’s shaped by your standards and the identity you’re operating from. I share a season in my life where my business was growing and my income was increasing, but I felt completely overwhelmed and disconnected. I had...

Welcome back to this week’s episode of She Talks Money, where we’re breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in lending: mortgage approvals are not just about income. In this episode, we’re discussing the three factors that often separate approved borrowers from denied ones—income consistency, responsible debt management, and preparation. We also talk about why a denial isn’t always a hard...

This week on She Talks Money , I’m joined by David Nassif. After being fired at 63 following 18 years with the same company, David ran the numbers and realized he and his wife would be broke by 65. What followed was a complete reset—starting over in straight-commission sales and diving deep into financial education. He shares how that experience led him to create the “One Page Wealth Compass,” a s...