144 | From Wealth to Wisdom: Suzanne Leydecker Author of “A Woman On Top”

Episode Summary:

In this heart-centered and honest episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with Suzanne Leydecker—author of A Woman On Top—to talk about money, identity, healing, and growth. From her split-second decision to write a book during a breakup to building a platform of truth-telling and personal responsibility, Suzanne shares what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.

She opens up about the loneliness of inheritance, the challenge of saying no, and how her three core principles—don’t take things personally, take personal responsibility, and only say yes to what is a “hell yes”—have reshaped her life. If you’ve ever felt alone in your journey or unsure of your next chapter, this episode offers a powerful reminder: you’re not the only one. And you don’t have to do it alone.

💡 Highlights & Takeaways:

• The 11-year journey behind her book A Woman on Top
• Why “no” is a complete sentence (and how to say it with grace)
• What it’s really like to inherit wealth and the unexpected judgment that comes with it
• How writing authentically opened the door to a movement
• What Suzanne learned from a water ski dock moment that changed everything

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“If it’s not a Hell Yes, it’s a No.”

— Suzanne Leydecker

🔗 Guest Links:

• Website + Free Guide: suzanneleydecker.com
• Instagram: @suzanneleydecker
• Book: A Woman On Top: My Journey of Self-Discovery Through Love and Money https://www.amazon.com/Woman-Top-Journey-Self-Discovery-Through/dp/1962074005

📍Timestamps:

00:00 – Book goals, podcast momentum, and why saying “no” matters

07:35 – Suzanne’s intro: water skiing, Aspen, and becoming an author

10:56 – Rodric's unexpected reaction to the book

11:17 – The moment she decided to write the book

14:24 – Building a movement from vulnerability

22:24 – The 11 ways to say no (and how to get them)

24:42 – The story she almost left out

30:52 – Why her happiness started in 2020

33:55 – A challenge to the audience: try doing just one thing differently

35:19 – Wrap-up and where to connect

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