Proactive Women's Podcast

Joyce Palmer

Proactive Women's Podcast is dedicated to empowering women (and men!) to take control of their financial futures by providing the knowledge and tools to build lasting wealth. From budgeting and investing to creating sustainable financial legacies, this podcast covers key strategies for financial success.

  1. Sep 5

    Beyond the Insurance Card: Securing Your Financial Future with Confidence

    In this episode of Proactive Women Presents: Uncomfortable Financial Conversations with Women, host Joyce Palmer and co-host Fran Marie tackle a crucial question many women avoid: Are you truly financially protected, or do you just hold an insurance policy? Having coverage on the job, a life insurance policy tucked away in a drawer, or leaving financial decisions entirely to a spouse doesn't mean you have a bulletproof strategy. Together, Joyce and Fran break down the essential steps to turn assumptions into real financial security. In this episode, we discuss: Assigning Dollars a Purpose: Why a $100,000 life insurance policy needs a clear job—whether replacing income, clearing debt, or leaving a legacy. The "B" Word (Beneficiaries): The dangerous pitfalls of outdated beneficiary designations, including naming minor children or ex-spouses. Workplace Benefits vs. Portability: What actually happens to your life and health coverage if you retire, change jobs, or face an unexpected job loss. Demystifying Health Care & Medicare: Navigating deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and the overwhelming shift to Medicare at age 65 without losing your preferred doctors or prescriptions. 5-Point Homework Checklist: Practical action steps to audit your current policies, locate vital documents, and ensure your loved ones aren't left financially helpless during a crisis. About the Hosts Joyce Palmer 💼✨ CEO & Managing Partner at JP Financial Group 🏛️ | Financial Advisor 📈 | Passionate about empowering women to move from financial uncertainty to total clarity and confidence 💡💪. Fran Marie 🎙️💬 Co-host & Media Professional 🎧 | Advocating for open, honest, and empowering money conversations for women everywhere 👩‍💼🌟.

  2. Aug 6

    Your Money Story: Rewriting the Beliefs That Are Costing You Wealth

    div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [&_>_*:last-child]:mb-0 print:block print:[&_>_*_+_*]:mt-3 standard-markdown"> The way you handle money today was shaped long before you earned your first paycheck. In this episode of Proactive Women Presents: The Uncomfortable Financial Conversations with Women, hosts Joyce Palmer and Francine sit down with certified money coach Shantel McRaven, founder of the Financially Mindful Society, to talk about the "money stories" we inherit from childhood—and how to challenge the ones that are quietly holding us back. This episode looks at what happens when the beliefs you grew up with about money stop serving the life you actually want to build. In this episode, we talk about: Your Money Story: How the beliefs and habits you absorbed growing up shape the way you spend, save, and see yourself with money—and why challenging those inherited assumptions is the first real step toward change. The "I Wish I'd Known Sooner" Trap: Why so many women reach retirement saying they wish they'd started earlier, and how getting proactive—at any age—changes the whole trajectory of your finances. Build It, Manage It, Grow It: The three pillars of a healthy financial life, why the person who manages money well often outpaces the person who simply earns more, and how to start thinking about legacy and long-term wealth. A Space for Accountability: How the Financially Mindful Society gives women of all ages a community to plan out loud, stay accountable, and redesign retirement for a world without the pensions and guarantees our parents counted on. If you've ever felt like your money habits are running you instead of the other way around, this conversation is for you. Connect with JP Financial Group: Want a financial strategy built around the life you're actually planning for? Reach out to Joyce Palmer at JPFinancialGroupLLC.com to start the conversation.

  3. Jul 29

    What Women Really Spend (And Why It's Never What You Think)

    Retail therapy, retirement math, and the "story" hiding in every purchase—this episode gets honest about where the money actually goes. In this episode of She Is Not The Bank, Joyce Palmer and Fran Marie dig into the real, everyday spending habits of women—not the big splashy purchases, but the small stuff that quietly adds up—and what it means for the future you're trying to build. This episode looks at how it's rarely one big decision that derails a budget—it's the invisible, recurring ones—and how paying closer attention to where your money goes can reshape your whole financial picture. In this episode, we talk about: The Hidden Cost of "It's Not That Much": Why it's almost never the big purchase that breaks the bank—it's the stack of small ones (subscriptions, gifts, stress shopping, helping out the kids) that quietly drains an account. Every Dollar Tells a Story: How tracking your spending against what you actually value—not just watching the total—reveals your real financial priorities, and why those priorities shift as life does. The Subscription Audit: A practical case for regularly reviewing recurring charges (yes, even the ones you forgot you had) and freeing that money up for what matters more. Money as a Couple: Why financial planning shouldn't happen in isolation—how accountability with a partner changes the numbers, and why even the non-primary earner deserves a real seat at the table. What You Can't Control (and What You Can): A candid look at the retirement risks—taxes, inflation, market swings, long-term care—that are largely out of your hands, and why your own spending is one of the few levers you truly control. If you've ever looked at your bank statement and wondered where did it all go, this conversation is for you. Connect with JP Financial Group: Want a financial strategy built around the life you're actually planning for? Reach out to Joyce Palmer at JPFinancialGroupLLC.com to start the conversation.

  4. Jul 22

    Rewriting Your Money Story: The Habits You Inherited and How to Change Them

    The way you handle money today was shaped long before you earned your first paycheck. In this episode of She Is Not The Bank, Joyce Palmer and Fran Marie sit down with certified money coach Shuntel, founder of the Financially Mindful Society, to talk about the "money stories" we inherit from childhood—and how to challenge the ones that are quietly holding us back. This episode looks at what happens when the beliefs you grew up with about money stop serving the life you actually want to build. In this episode, we talk about: Your Money Story: How the beliefs and habits you absorbed growing up shape the way you spend, save, and see yourself with money—and why challenging those inherited assumptions is the first real step toward change. The "I Wish I'd Known Sooner" Trap: Why so many women reach retirement saying they wish they'd started earlier, and how getting proactive—at any age—changes the whole trajectory of your finances. Build It, Manage It, Grow It: The three pillars of a healthy financial life, why the person who manages money well often outpaces the person who simply earns more, and how to start thinking about legacy and long-term wealth. A Space for Accountability: How the Financially Mindful Society gives women of all ages a community to plan out loud, stay accountable, and redesign retirement for a world without the pensions and guarantees our parents counted on. If you've ever felt like your money habits are running you instead of the other way around, this conversation is for you. Connect with JP Financial Group: Want a financial strategy built around the life you're actually planning for? Reach out to Joyce Palmer at JPFinancialGroupLLC.com to start the conversation.

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Proactive Women's Podcast is dedicated to empowering women (and men!) to take control of their financial futures by providing the knowledge and tools to build lasting wealth. From budgeting and investing to creating sustainable financial legacies, this podcast covers key strategies for financial success.