In this insightful episode of The Empowered Money Girl, host Josette sits down with Carla D. Tillery to discuss the vital importance of financial literacy, money management, and the powerful family lessons that shape how we view and handle money.

Carla opens up about her personal journey — from learning the value of a dollar at a young age to making empowered financial decisions as an adult. Together, Josette and Carla explore why financial education is often missing in schools and how parents, mentors, and personal experiences can fill that critical gap.

🎙️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

Why financial literacy should be a cornerstone of education

How family lessons influence lifelong financial habits

The importance of teaching kids that money is limited — and valuable

Why money management skills must be intentionally developed

How financial independence empowers personal choice and freedom

The role of hardships in shaping smarter financial practices

💡 “It’s such a critical skill. Money doesn’t grow on trees. I like my money, and I like to do things.” — Carla D. Tillery

✨ Key Takeaways:
Financial literacy isn’t just about numbers — it’s about confidence, awareness, and control. When we understand the value of money and learn from our experiences, we empower ourselves and future generations to make wiser financial choices.

I hope you enjoy this episode!
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– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

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The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Money Girl, we sit down with Nancy Marshall, a trailblazing public relations entrepreneur and founder of her own successful PR agency. Nancy shares her incredible journey from a young entrepreneur with a frugal mindset to becoming one of the most respected voices in public relations, financial empowerment, and women in business.

Together, we explore the foundations of financial independence, the art of relationship building, and how storytelling fuels success in both business and personal finance. Nancy also opens up about budgeting, philanthropy, and the importance of education in creating a life of both freedom and fulfillment.

What You’ll Learn:

How Nancy’s early entrepreneurial spirit shaped her financial habits

The power of financial literacy and smart budgeting strategies

Why building authentic relationships is key to long-term success

How philanthropy and giving back can be part of your financial plan

Steps women can take today to achieve financial empowerment and stability

Why good credit and minimal debt are essential for lasting independence

💡 “Invest in your values. You need to have a budget. Having good credit is important.” — Nancy Marshall

✨ Key Takeaways:
Empowerment begins when you take control of your financial future. By embracing education, planning, and authenticity, you can build not only wealth but a legacy rooted in purpose.

I hope you enjoy this episode!
Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

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The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.

In this episode, host Josette Mandela sits down with Jessica Loomis, CEO of Infinity Insurance Partners, to talk about building financial confidence and achieving financial independence. Learn how insurance, smart risk management, and entrepreneurship can empower you and your team.

What you’ll learn:

💼 Jessica’s journey from the insurance world to CEO

🚀 Tips for entrepreneurs to grow their business and team

🤝 The power of networking and relationship-building

💡 How insurance and 401k planning can secure your financial future

👩‍💼 Advice for women seeking financial independence and empowerment

Take control of your finances and start owning your future today!

I hope you enjoy this episode!
Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

#FinancialConfidence #WomenEmpowerment #Entrepreneurship #Insurance #FinancialIndependence #BusinessGrowth #theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccess
The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.

In this episode of The Empowered Money Girl Podcast, Josette sits down with Dr. Beverly Browning, bestselling author, educator, and trailblazing consultant, to explore her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to becoming a nationally recognized expert in grant writing and training.

Dr. Bev shares candid stories about:
✨ Growing up with limited means and finding escape in books
✨ Hitting the glass ceiling in her career—and boldly walking away
✨ Building a consulting business from scratch (with nothing but grit, credit, and a makeshift desk!)
✨ Founding a community bank in Phoenix and empowering others through her teaching
✨ Redefining success—not by wealth, but by options, legacy, and joy

If you’ve ever wondered how to reinvent yourself, turn challenges into opportunities, or build a career on your own terms, this conversation will inspire you.

🔑 Keywords: Dr. Beverly Browning interview, Empowered Money Girl Podcast, grant writing for dummies, women entrepreneurship, breaking the glass ceiling, financial empowerment, starting over after burnout, simple living, wealth mindset

👉 Subscribe for more stories of women redefining money and success.
💬 Leave a comment: What’s your definition of wealth?
📢 Share this episode with a friend who needs a dose of courage and inspiration.

Dr. Beverly can be reached on linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bevbrowning/

I hope you enjoy this episode!
Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Connect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/
Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccess
The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Money Girl Podcast, Josette sits down with Amy Power, founder of The Power Group, to share her incredible journey from a $5/hour internship to running a thriving PR agency for over two decades.

Amy opens up about:
✨ Taking bold chances—like saying “yes” to her first client while in the hospital delivering her son.
✨ Building a business as a woman in a male-dominated industry, despite receiving discouraging advice.
✨ Defining what financial independence really looks like—and why it’s always a work in progress.
✨ The importance of making friends with your numbers (even if you think you’re “not good at math”).
✨ Why courage, intentionality, and community are essential for women creating their own wealth and independence.

💡 Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a woman ready to claim financial freedom, or simply someone who loves stories of grit and growth, this conversation will leave you inspired to take bold action in your own life.

👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share so more women can step into their financial power.

#FinancialIndependence #WomenEntrepreneurs #MoneyConfidence #PRLeadership #EmpoweredMoneyGirl

Amy can be reached on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amypowerpr
I hope you enjoy this episode!
Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Connect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/
Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccess
The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.

What happens when leadership and energy align? 🌟 In this episode of The Empowered Money Girl, I sit down with Rosemary Bova—executive leadership consultant and strategist—who has spent decades transforming organizations through integrity, engagement, and courageous leadership.

And here’s the kicker: we recorded this conversation in the middle of a bad Florida rainstorm that knocked out my power—so most of this podcast was created while running on battery backup. ⚡ Talk about resilience!

We dive into:
✨ Why speaking truth to power is a game-changer for women in leadership
✨ The power of mindset shifts in building confidence and financial freedom
✨ Rosemary’s unconventional career journey—and why there’s no single “right” path to success

👉 Subscribe now and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to step into her power!

#LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInBusiness #FinancialConfidence #EmpoweredMoneyGirl

🔗 Connect with Rosemary Bova:

Website: bovaenterprises.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarybova/ (mention The Empowered Money Girl Podcast)

I hope you enjoy this episode!
Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Connect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/
Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccess
The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.

💡 What does it really take to thrive in business, build lasting wealth, and create meaningful change?

In this episode of The Empowered Money Girl podcast, Josette Mandela sits down with Paula Pingel—a visionary business development executive, global leader, and startup advisor with over 30 years of experience guiding organizations to new heights.

Paula shares her journey from growing up in Jamaica to raising her hand for opportunities others were afraid to take. Together, we dive into: ✨ Why risk-taking is the secret to growth and leadership ✨ How to define financial independence (and why it’s always a work in progress) ✨ Smart investing lessons—from 401(k)s to real estate to startups ✨ Why women can’t afford to rely solely on a partner for financial security ✨ The importance of mentoring, innovation, and paying it forward

If you’re ready for actionable insights on leadership, financial independence, and living boldly, you’ll love this conversation with Paula.

🔗 Connect with Paula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ppingel/

I hope you enjoy this episode!
Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Connect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/
Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccess
The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.

In this episode of The Empowered Money Girl, Josette Mandela sits down with Gina Zimmer — Senior VP of NYC Operations at the New York State Restaurant Association — to unpack her rise through fast-paced industries, her bold approach to negotiating salaries, and why women must own their financial independence.

Gina gets real about:
✨ Starting in the worst recession and still finding her way to the top
✨ Discovering a career she didn’t even know existed — and loving it
✨ The exact tactic she uses to get bigger raises & promotions
✨ Balancing living for today with building for tomorrow
✨ Why mentorship, money confidence, and self-worth go hand in hand

If you’ve ever felt unsure about asking for more — in your paycheck, your role, or your life — this conversation will give you the tactical steps and the confidence boost to go for it.

Find Gina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginarozhitsky/

🎧 Subscribe now for more inspiring conversations that help women break barriers, build wealth, and live boldly.

#EmpoweredMoneyGirl #FinancialIndependence #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #MoneyConfidence

I hope you enjoy this episode!
Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
– Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast team

Connect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/
Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/

Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl

#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccess
The Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.