Send us a text Menopause isn’t just a health transition, it’s a financial one. In this episode, we’re joined by Jill Foos, a Chicago-based National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of Jill Foos Wellness, where she helps clients worldwide navigate menopause and midlife through functional medicine and integrative health strategies. Jill breaks down the real costs of menopause from career interruptions to rising healthcare expenses, and shares how women can protect their e...

Send us a text Money doesn’t have to be scary, but some of our stories definitely are! This Halloween, Dr. Barb and Maggie are sharing the spooky, funny, and oh-so-relatable money moments that still make us cringe. From scary Uber surge charges to haunting home equity blunders, we’re digging into the real-life financial frights women face , and what we can learn from them. 01:37 Real community-submitted “scary money stories” 06:05 Barb and Maggie’s own jaw-dropping money moments 11:01 Lesso...

Send us a text The end of the year is your moment to take control of your money, not scramble over taxes. This week, we sat down with Carolyn Rowland, CFP®, EA, Partner and Financial Advisor at Resilient Wealth Planning. Carolyn combines tax smarts with long-term financial planning to help women feel calm, confident, and in charge of their money. In this episode, Carolyn breaks down the simple year-end moves that can make a major difference for your future, without the stress or confusion. Sh...

Send us a text Friendship should fill you up, not drain your bank account. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re joined by Jacqueline “Jack” Howard, the Head of Money Wellness at Ally Bank. She serves as a strategic program and communication lead to establish Ally as the leading voice in financial health and wellness, with a focus on money psychology and behavioral financial education. In this episode, Jack opens up about the hidden financial cost of friend...

Send us a text The holidays don’t have to break the bank or your sanity. This week, we’re joined by Lisa Chastain, a renowned expert in personal finance and dedicated to empowering passionate and successful women to overcome the shame and guilt surrounding their finances. Lisa has built her entire career supporting individuals to rewire their money mindset and adopt a strategic framework to focus on healthy spending rather than restrictive budgeting. Lisa shares how childhood experience...

Send us a text the conversation doesn’t make it go away. In fact, it can leave our loved ones overwhelmed, unprepared, and facing major financial stress. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we sit down with Blair Overton, a fourth-generation funeral director in Iowa who has spent his career helping families through one of the hardest times of their lives. Blair pulls back the curtain on what really happens when it comes to funeral planning - the costs, the choices, a...

Send us a text Money and marriage, two things that can bring couples closer or tear them apart. In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica and Brandon Norwood, founders of The Sugar Daddy Podcast, to talk about the money conversations every couple needs to have if they want their relationship (and their finances) to thrive. Jessica, a tech consultant and the breadwinner in her family and Brandon, a financial planner share their journey from friendship to marriage, how they navigated big money d...

Send us a text 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 muf...

Send us a text 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. Th...

Send us a text 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...

Send us a text 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 pu...

Send us a text 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 ...

Send us a text 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 ...

Send us a text 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 inaugur...

Send us a text 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 impac...

Send us a text If you've ever felt guilt around money decisions, or unsure of how to take control of your finances, this conversation is going to speak right to your soul. Bola Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI), finance expert, bestselling author of the books, "Choosing To Prosper", "My Wealth Plan Workbook", and the 3-part Clever Girl Finance Book Series, speaker, and founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance media/education platforms for ...

Send us a text What if your biggest money struggles weren’t because you’re “bad with money” but because your brain just works differently? In this episode, we are joined by Nicole Stanley, the owner and head money coach at Arise Financial Coaching. Her mission? Shame-free, accessible financial education that empowers women. As a Latina entrepreneur and personal finance expert, Nicole paid off significant debt and grew her family’s net worth through investing. This sparked her passion for help...

Send us a text  When life throws the unexpected, how do you financially prepare and respond? In the milestone 100th episode of 'Women and Money, the Shit We Don't Talk About,' we celebrate our journey featuring three previous guests, all inspiring women; Candy Wolff, Claudia Porter, and Amy Salo. Together they’re again sharing their impactful stories of financial struggle and resilience, but this time with combined insight. Candy shares the emotional and financial whirlwind of losing her husb...

Send us a text What if you could ask for more, without second-guessing? In this episode of Women in Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About, we dig into one of the most overlooked tools in your professional toolbox: salary negotiation. Whether you’re gearing up for a raise, considering a new role, or just tired of leaving money (and energy) on the table—this one’s for you. We sat down with Tami Palmer, who brings 15 years of experience in staffing and HR. Tami offers insights, advice, and tactics...

Send us a text What if you suddenly had to manage all your finances alone? Would you be ready? In this episode of Women and Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we talk with Samantha Hart, Director of Marketing Content Strategy at North American Company for Life and Health Insurance. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Sam spent 20 years in media and publishing before joining North American, where she leads a team focused on spreading awareness about annuities and financial opportunities...