In this episode, we sit down with Janine Rogan, a financial expert and author passionate about empowering individuals—especially women—to build wealth and take control of their financial futures. Janine shares insights from her book The Pink Tax, diving into the hidden costs women face in the economy, practical strategies for financial independence, and the power of shifting your money mindset.    Janine Rogan, CPA is the founder and CEO of The Wealth Building Academy Inc. and an award-winning CPA. Her mission is to educate and empower women to confidently and profitably grow their wealth, through financial equality for all. She has been featured in international media and has delivered keynotes to thousands of individuals and companies around the world. She’s also the cohost of the Pink Tax Podcast—where she and Tara Faria smash the patriarchy one dollar at a time. Janine is a University of Alberta alumna, born and raised in Edmonton, Canada, and is currently pursuing her Master of Economics of Sustainability at Torrens University in Adelaide, Australia.   In Janine book “The Pink Tax: Dismantling a Financial System Designed to Keep Women Broke,” she draws from multiple studies, researched statistics, and her own experiences to shine a spotlight on the gender wage gap and the state of female wealth   Three Key Takeaways The Pink Tax Is Real – Women often face higher costs for everyday goods and services, from personal care products to financial fees, making financial independence even more challenging. Mindset Matters in Wealth-Building – Changing how you think about money—especially overcoming limiting beliefs—is crucial for long-term financial success. Small Steps Lead to Big Changes – Janine emphasizes that you don’t need to be wealthy to start investing and building financial security. Small, intentional steps can create significant financial freedom over time.   Get a copy of Janine’s book HERE. You can check out Janine’s podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Follow Janine on Instagram or LinkedIn.    Schedule a virtual coffee with me at https://aspect.ipcc.ca/turning-the-page-podcast#grabcoffeewithchris              Follow the podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/turningthepage_podcast               If you’ve found this episode useful, or know of someone who could gain from it, I’d appreciate it if you would share it with them. Or subscribe and follow Turning the Page on Apple, Spotify or whatever podcast app you use!     Cheers, Chris