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What would you do if $600,000 landed in your lap at 23? If your first thought is to pay off debt or buy a house, Haley Brown-Woods and her husband came into that exact windfall and just three and a half years later, they were $220K in debt.

In this episode, Haley Brown-Woods, a financial coach and founder of Price of Avocado Toast takes us behind the scenes of how they went from living large (wine tastings on Wednesdays with $400 bottles) to arguing over a $7 box of pumpkin muffins. That moment became the wake-up call that changed their entire financial future.

00:00 Facing Financial Realities

00:42 Introducing Haley Brown-Woods

01:20 The $600,000 Windfall

03:39 Debt and the Muffin Incident

05:13 The Turning Point

08:19 Starting the Debt-Free Journey

14:10 Launching Price of Avocado Toast

19:14 Empowering Financial Freedom

28:34 Defining Financial Freedom

Haley is a living, breathing example that you can make massive money mistakes, and still come out stronger. This one is part financial reality check, part permission slip to start again. Join us on September 25 to talk through the red flags we ignore, the mistakes we make, and how to reset your financial journey without guilt. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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Feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions you’re supposed to make as a woman in midlife?

We get it. Between estate planning, gym habits, caregiving, career shifts, and just figuring out what’s for dinner, it’s a LOT. And let’s be real, most of us were never taught how to confidently navigate our finances in the middle of all that.

This week, we’re joined by Jill Beck, founder of Go Long, an accountability coaching platform that’s all about real-life, text-based support. Think of it as your no-BS coach helping you build momentum and take back control of your time, your health, and yes... your money.

01:06 Jill Beck's Background and Go Long

03:54 Midlife Challenges and Financial Stress

05:56 Decision Fatigue and Mental Clutter

07:55 Text Accountability Coaching

12:56 Breaking Down Overwhelming Tasks

14:57 The Importance of Financial Conversations

20:58 Overcoming Shame and Learning New Skills

28:14 Community Support and Resources

If you’ve ever put off the hard stuff (that divorce agreement, that will, that budget) because it just felt like TOO much... This conversation is for you.

If you’re ready to take action, join us on September 18 to learn how to get started with estate planning, power of attorney, and legacy prep that truly honors your values. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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What if the system meant to protect you was actually making things worse?

This episode is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation about financial abuse, legal warfare, and what it takes to take back your power.

We’re sitting down with Lisa Johnson, the co-founder of Been There Got Out, a high conflict divorce strategist and certified domestic violence advocate who has successfully represented herself through scores of court appearances. Her case, published in the Connecticut Law Journal, is being used as legal precedent. Her live testimony helped pass Jennifers’ Law in Connecticut, the third state in America to expand its legal definition of domestic violence to include “coercive control.”

Lisa’s story? Buckle up. It’s part legal thriller, part comeback story, and ALL heart. She spent 7.5 years representing herself, went to court almost 100 times, fought off a $4M lawsuit, got her case published in the Connecticut Law Journal, and even helped pass Jennifer’s Law, which expanded the legal definition of domestic violence to include coercive control.

00:00 A Legal Nightmare Begins

00:57 Lisa Johnson’s Journey

02:48 The Long Battle: Self-Representation in Court

07:32 Legal Abuse: Understanding the Tactics

16:40 Finding Support and Staying Grounded

32:39 Financial Freedom and Empowerment

This one’s for any woman who’s felt overwhelmed by the legal system, ignored by the courts, or unsure where to even begin. Their book, "Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, and How to Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances'' was released in March 2023. Their first course, “How to Communicate with Your Ex Without Destroying Your Case or Losing Your Mind” is out now!

If Lisa’s story hits home, join us for Money Talks on September 11 to learn how to financially prepare to leave a dangerous relationship. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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What if your biggest money mistake turned into your greatest comeback?

This week on Women & Money: The Sh*t We Don’t Talk About, we’re joined by the unstoppable Naseema McElroy, labor and delivery nurse, founder of Financially Intentional, and mom of three who paid off over $1 million in debt in just under three years.

Naseema takes us behind the scenes of what that financial rock bottom looked like- and how she climbed her way out with a plan, a podcast, and pure intention. From student loans and a Bay Area mortgage to budgeting breakthroughs and wealth-building for her kids, she shares it all.

00:00 Intro

00:36 Types of Debt and Their Implications

02:14 Personal Experiences with Debt

05:36 Guest Intro: Naseema McElroy

06:17 Naseema's Journey to Financial Freedom

10:24 Strategies for Financial Management

19:25 Teaching Financial Literacy to Children

26:38 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

Naseema proves that no matter how deep the debt or messy the moment, you can always reboot. And speaking of planning ahead, join us next week on Money Talks. We're getting honest about what it takes to build the future you actually want, one aligned, intentional step at a time. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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In this episode, we are joined by Karen Covy, a Divorce Coach, Lawyer, Mediator, Author, Speaker and Podcaster. She coaches busy professionals and business owners all over the world to make clear, confident decisions about their most important relationships. She also helps them navigate through divorce with less conflict, unnecessary expense, and needless drama so that they can create the life they truly desire sooner rather than later. Karen is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally. She is also the creator of the online divorce programs, The Divorce Road Map 3.0 and How to Successfully Mediate Your Divorce as well as the host of the podcast, Off the Fence: Mastering Decision-Making Divorce and More

Karen talks about what really means to navigate divorce wisely, from emotions to legal logistics to long-term financial health. Karen shares what most women don’t realize until it’s too late, including why your first big financial decision might actually be the lawyer you hire.

00:00 Introduction: Navigating Divorce Emotions

01:55 The Role of a Divorce Coach

03:18 Meet Karen Covy: Divorce Coach and Expert

05:29 Understanding Divorce Processes

11:18 The Importance of Financial Preparation

23:42 The Value of Prenups

30:15 Conclusion: Achieving Financial Freedom

Karen shares the money moves you must make early in a divorce, so you stay protected, prepared, and in control, even when emotions run high. Join us on Sep 4 for Money Talks, where we’ll walk you through how to protect your finances before, during, and after divorce, no shame, just smart strategy. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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Do you feel the pressure of your biological clock ticking and wonder about the expenses of freezing your eggs? This week, we’re discussing a topic that’s rarely talked about, but deeply personal, financially hefty, and emotionally loaded: egg freezing.

Our guest, Aliza Virani, knows this world intimately. After freezing her own eggs in Canada, facing sky-high costs, and a rollercoaster of emotions, she turned her personal experience into something groundbreaking: The Fertility Co-Living Retreat in Mexico City.

Aliza blends her decade-long background in luxury event planning (think Prada, Michael Kors, Harper’s Bazaar) with the real, raw, and often isolating experience of navigating fertility decisions as a woman in her 30s. Now, she creates beautiful, supportive, egg freezing retreats where women don’t just go through a procedure, they go through a transformation.

00:00 Hidden Costs of Egg Freezing

01:30 The Rising Trend and Pressures of Egg Freezing

04:18 Introducing Aliza and Her Egg Freezing Journey

06:14 Aliza's Personal Experience

08:55 The Emotional and Financial Aspects of Egg Freezing

16:25 The Benefits of Egg Freezing Retreats in Mexico

20:58 Building a Supportive Community and Future Plans

30:58 Upcoming Retreats

This conversation is full of insight, heart, and real talk around a life decision many women are quietly navigating. And most importantly? You don’t have to do it alone.

Aliza opens up about the emotional and financial sides of egg freezing, and what she wishes she knew sooner. Continue the conversation in Money Talks on August 28, where we’ll tackle the real cost of reproductive planning and how to financially prepare for your future, your way. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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Parenting is of course expensive, but are you aware of the true costs of motherhood?

In this episode, we sit down with Cindy DiTiberio, the author of the bestselling Substack The Mother Lode (a feminist exploration of motherhood, marriage and divorce) and a New York Times bestselling collaborator and editor who has worked in publishing for over twenty years. Cindy’s writing has appeared in The Lily, Scary Mommy, Literary Mama, Mutha Magazine, and more. She was the inaugural guest on The Chamber of Mothers Book Club and collaborated with Eve Rodsky, The Fair Play Policy Institute, and Aaron Thomas on The Fair Play Guide to Prenups and Postnups.

In this episode, she talks about the unspoken financial, physical, and emotional challenges women face when they become mothers. Cindy sheds light on the sacrifices made, the often overlooked costs of unpaid labor, and the personal toll on women’s bodies. She also discusses her series 'The Math of Motherhood', which vividly captures these realities, and shares her own candid experiences with motherhood, marriage, and divorce.

Listen in to learn about the importance of financial transparency in relationships, the value of a divorce coach, and the crucial conversations women must have to navigate these life-changing moments.

00:00 The Hidden Costs of Motherhood

04:35 Introducing Cindy DiTiberio

07:06 Cindy's Journey: From Editor to Writer

13:24 The Math of Motherhood

20:31 The Reality of Prenups and Postnups

23:29 Introduction to Divorce Diaries

24:11 The Realities of Divorce

25:01 Challenges of Child Support

29:31 Financial Planning for Divorce

33:43 Emotional and Practical Advice

37:04 Cindy's Personal Reflections

Cindy gets real about the cost of caregiving and why women shouldn’t have to carry it all alone. Don’t miss Money Talks on August 14, where we’ll dive into how motherhood impacts your long-term finances, and how to plan ahead with confidence, not overwhelm. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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Think bankruptcy means failure? Think again.

In this episode, we sit down with Adrienne Hines, a seasoned bankruptcy attorney and relatable straight-shooter who’s using TikTok to make financial freedom feel possible again.

Adrienne discusses how societal stigma and misinformation prevent people from seeing bankruptcy as a viable financial tool. The conversation covers the emotional burden of debt, different types of bankruptcy, and the myths surrounding bankruptcy's impact on a person's future. Adrienne explains that bankruptcy can significantly improve credit scores and financial stability within a short period after filing. The episode also touches on the role of medical debt in bankruptcies and Adrienne's efforts on social media to educate and empower people, particularly women, about debt relief options.

Adrienne also breaks down the legal process in everyday language and helps us see bankruptcy for what it really is: a second chance, not a moral failure.

04:45 Understanding Bankruptcy and Its Misconceptions

09:41 Types of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13

16:19 Debts in Bankruptcy: What Gets Paid Off?

24:03 Rebuilding Credit After Bankruptcy

24:48 Filing for Bankruptcy: Rules and Frequency

27:26 Empowering Women Through Financial Struggles

30:05 Medical Debt and Bankruptcy

32:55 Success Stories

36:14 The Importance of Financial Transparency

Adrienne’s message is clear: you are never stuck, you can move forward. Join us for Money Talks on July 31 and discover how to flip the script on old money narratives and take bold, grounded steps toward your next chapter. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!

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