Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About!

Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen
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"We will never solve the feminization of power until we solve the masculinity of wealth." - Gloria Steinem. On this podcast, we're going to call out those ways that women are consistently left behind financially. But most importantly, how women can help themselves. Join hosts Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen as they help you navigate the ins and outs of financial independence so that you can be financially fearless. They'll connect you with helpful resources and compelling stories from women all across the country. Whether it's buying a house, preparing for retirement, dealing with divorce, there won't be a single question off the table. Maggie is a partner and Barbara is the founder of Purse Strings, a two-part model that's all about providing women the tools and resources they need to help them learn and understand what they need to know to make good financial decisions. And they help connect women with attorneys, financial planners, realtors, and many other financial professionals who have the expertise and desire to serve the female market. Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About can be your place for tools, resources, education and a place to ask the important questions on your mind (or even better, the - you know - you aren't talking about). Find out more about Purse Strings by visiting https://pursestrings.co/ and we can't wait to connect with you on the podcast!

  1. Money Discipline Without Deprivation for First-Generation Wealth Builders with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper

    6H AGO

    Money Discipline Without Deprivation for First-Generation Wealth Builders with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper

    Send a text You don’t need a million dollars to start building wealth, you need time. Happy Black History Month! In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper, CFP® the Co-Founder and Chief Financial Planning Officer of Zenith Wealth Partners, a black-owned wealth management firm on a mission to generate $1 billion in wealth for women and people of color. Chelsea is not only leading a firm; she’s cultivating the next generation of diverse financial planners who are committed to helping first-generation wealth builders take confident steps toward financial freedom. We talk about why waiting is the most expensive decision women make, how money discipline does not have to mean deprivation, and why so many women are focused on becoming work optional instead of retired. Chelsea shares her journey into wealth management, emphasizing the importance of financial education, particularly for black women and first-generation wealth builders. The conversation covers topics such as overcoming financial challenges, the value of early financial planning, and the concept of 'work optional' lifestyles. Chelsea also discusses effective strategies for managing cash flow, the significance of building a lasting legacy, and tips for transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship.  Follow & connect with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper: Website LinkedIn InstagramWant to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

    40 min
  2. Why Power Changes How Women Talk About Money with Emily Weber

    FEB 13

    Why Power Changes How Women Talk About Money with Emily Weber

    Send a text You don’t need the “right” background to make real change. Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t come from perfect resumes or polished pathways. It comes from lived experience, values, and the courage to step forward when something isn’t right. We’re joined by Representative Emily Weber, who represents Jackson County District 24 in the Missouri House of Representatives. Emily shares her journey from growing up as an adopted kid in rural Kansas and earning an art degree, to becoming the first Asian American woman elected to Missouri’s General Assembly. Emily opens up about what pushed her into politics, how imposter syndrome almost stopped her from running, and why representation truly matters. We talk about money, power, confidence, and what happens when women stop waiting to be “qualified enough” and start showing up anyway. This conversation is honest, grounding, and motivating. Especially if you’ve ever thought, “Who am I to do this?” If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure where your power actually lives, this episode will meet you right there. Join us for next week’s Money Talks, we’ll talk about “His, Hers, Ours: Setting Up Shared vs. Separate Accounts” Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!   Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

    33 min
  3. When Everything Feels Heavy, Find Community and Take Action with Dr. Barb and Maggie

    FEB 6

    When Everything Feels Heavy, Find Community and Take Action with Dr. Barb and Maggie

    Send us a text We couldn’t pretend everything was normal. This week, it’s just us, Barb and Maggie, interrupting our regular programming to have a real conversation about what’s happening in the world right now.  We talk about fear, exhaustion, and what it feels like to keep showing up for life, work, and community when everything feels heavy. We also get honest about how social media impacts what we see, what we don’t see, and how hard it is to know what to do next.  Most importantly, we talk about action. The small things that matter. The ways women can use their voices, their money, and their communities to create ripple effects, even when we feel overwhelmed.  If you’re feeling scared, angry, numb, heartbroken, or all of the above, this episode is a reminder that you’re not alone. We’re in it with you.  We encourage you to make impactful choices with your spending and investments, and to engage in actions (both big and small)  to support communities and bring about positive change. Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

    22 min
  4. What I learned After Losing $90,000 in Real Estate with Kayla Hamrick

    JAN 30

    What I learned After Losing $90,000 in Real Estate with Kayla Hamrick

    Send us a text Getting scammed out of $90,000 will change you. Or it will break you. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re joined by Kayla Hamrick, real estate investor and founder of Money Match. Kayla shares the real story behind losing $45,000 in a real estate deal and another $45,000 in legal fees trying to recover it. No sugarcoating. No hype. Just the truth about what went wrong, what she learned, and why private money lending can feel like the wild west. We talk about why contracts don’t always protect you, how enforcement is where deals actually fall apart, and why women are often taught to stay small when it comes to money conversations. Kayla also breaks down what private money lending actually is, the documents that matter, and the exact questions women should ask before saying yes to a deal. 🎧  This conversation is honest, practical, and empowering in the real way. The way that helps you move smarter, not smaller. Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll tackle “Budgeting for Businesses”. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!  Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

    34 min
  5. Finding Clarity and Confidence Before Life’s Next Chapter with Kristin Crockett

    JAN 23

    Finding Clarity and Confidence Before Life’s Next Chapter with Kristin Crockett

    Send us a text Sometimes the hardest money decisions aren’t about numbers. They’re about alignment, self worth, and having the courage to stop pretending things are “fine.” In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Crockett, transformational coach, speaker, and community builder who helps women step fully into their Courageous Destiny. She is the founder of Courageous Destiny and co-founder of Women Supporting Women, where she connects resources, expertise, and relationships so everyone involved truly wins. Kristin works with women building passion-based businesses to double and triple their sales results while remaining deeply authentic and in service to others. Through mindset, identity work, and aligned action, she is known for helping women create meaningful, sustainable success that feels true to who they are. Kristin shares how she learned to tell the difference between fear based hesitation and an intuitive pause, why overwhelm is often a signal that something is out of alignment, and how people pleasing shows up in business, relationships, and money decisions more than we realize. We also talk openly about her personal journey. Leaving a high earning corporate career. Building a coaching business from the ground up. Navigating divorce as a mom of triplets. And learning how to release what she can’t control while taking responsibility for what she can. This conversation is real, grounding, and full of perspective shifts that will make you pause and ask better questions about where you’re saying yes, where you’re shrinking, and what it would look like to choose yourself with clarity instead of guilt. Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll tackle “Planning for Divorce (before you mention the D word)” Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!  This episode is supported by Marguerita Cheng, CFP®, RICP®, CDFA®, CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth. Marguerita works with women navigating divorce to bring clarity, confidence, and control back Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

    41 min
  6. The Essential Business Insurance Every Woman-Owned Business Needs in 2026 with Carmen Alvarez

    JAN 16

    The Essential Business Insurance Every Woman-Owned Business Needs in 2026 with Carmen Alvarez

    Send us a text Business insurance isn’t exciting. But losing everything you’ve worked for is a lot worse. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re digging into business insurance without the jargon, the fear tactics, or the overwhelm. We’re joined by Carmen Alvarez, owner of The Insurance Pros and a Purse Strings Approved Professional, who makes insurance make sense for women business owners. Carmen strips this topic down to what actually matters so you can protect your business without blowing your budget or your energy. In this conversation, Carmen breaks down why general liability is non-negotiable, why being “too small” is actually the riskiest place to be, and how the right insurance gives you permission to think bigger without fear. We also talk about real life scenarios where missing coverage almost shut businesses down, why waiting until something goes wrong is the biggest mistake women make, and how to layer coverage intentionally instead of buying everything at once. This episode is supported by Randall Franklin of Franklin Wealth Management, who works with female entrepreneurs and business owners to create personalized financial strategies that support their entire life journey, not just their business. Randall’s approach starts by understanding the full picture, both financial and non-financial, so your plan reflects what matters most to you. He helps women navigate the added pressure of balancing family, work, and major financial decisions with greater clarity and confidence. If you’re ready to gain clarity, see the big picture, and move forward with confidence, you can schedule a complimentary here 👈 Learn more at www.franklinwealthmanagement.com  Investment advice offered through OneAscent Financial Services, LLC, d/b/a Franklin Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Adviser with the United States Securi Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

    42 min
  7. The Power of Compassionate Capitalism: How Women Can Build Wealth and Influence Through Investing with Karen Rands

    JAN 9

    The Power of Compassionate Capitalism: How Women Can Build Wealth and Influence Through Investing with Karen Rands

    Send us a text Women have been locked out of investing for decades. Not because we weren’t capable, but because we weren’t invited. In this episode of Women and Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we sit down with Karen Rands, leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and author of Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. Karen breaks down why less than 2% of venture capital goes to women, how angel investing actually works, and why women are uniquely positioned to be powerful investors. We talk crowdfunding, angel investing, diversification, and why investing in women owned businesses can outperform traditional investing. You’ll hear real stories, real numbers, and a completely different way to think about wealth. This conversation is about more than money. It’s about access, impact, and changing who gets to win. If you’re ready to invest differently, think bigger, and build wealth with intention, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now and start taking your seat at the table. Want to keep the conversation going? Join us for Money Talks on January 22, Annuities 101, where we’ll explain payout options and walk through a clear visual example so you can feel confident about your options. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!  Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

    51 min
  8. 2025 Money Wins and How to Own 2026 with Dr. Barb and Maggie

    12/19/2025

    2025 Money Wins and How to Own 2026 with Dr. Barb and Maggie

    Send us a text The end of the year is here, and wow, do we have wins to celebrate! This week, it’s just us pulling back the curtain on the biggest money moments, breakthroughs, and lessons women in our community created in 2025. And let us tell you, these wins… they’re real, they’re powerful, and they prove exactly what we always say… “Women do better with money when we do it together.” We’re reflecting on everything from paying off debt to negotiating raises to finally taking action on long overdue financial tasks. You’ll hear stories of women who hired the right professionals, set boundaries, moved homes, sold cars, paid down six figures of debt, and faced some truly hard seasons with strength. Nothing overnight. Nothing magic. Just step by step, piece by piece progress that adds up. We also share our own personal money wins this year, the things we’re proud of, and the lessons we’re carrying into 2026. And trust us, we learned a lot from our guests. Then we look ahead to 2026. We talk about rising costs, why this is the year women MUST ask for raises, how to maximize your benefits, why negotiating is non-negotiable, and how to make smarter moves with the wealth women will inherit in the coming years. Ready to step into 2026 with confidence?  Share your 2026 money goal on Instagram Stories and tag us @pursestringsco or tell us what you want to hear on the podcast next year in the comments! We’re here, cheering you on, every step of the way.  For real strategies for goals, reset plan, and how to track progress in Q1, join us January 8th for  Money Talks: Your 90-Day Reset Plan”. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!  Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

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"We will never solve the feminization of power until we solve the masculinity of wealth." - Gloria Steinem. On this podcast, we're going to call out those ways that women are consistently left behind financially. But most importantly, how women can help themselves. Join hosts Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen as they help you navigate the ins and outs of financial independence so that you can be financially fearless. They'll connect you with helpful resources and compelling stories from women all across the country. Whether it's buying a house, preparing for retirement, dealing with divorce, there won't be a single question off the table. Maggie is a partner and Barbara is the founder of Purse Strings, a two-part model that's all about providing women the tools and resources they need to help them learn and understand what they need to know to make good financial decisions. And they help connect women with attorneys, financial planners, realtors, and many other financial professionals who have the expertise and desire to serve the female market. Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About can be your place for tools, resources, education and a place to ask the important questions on your mind (or even better, the - you know - you aren't talking about). Find out more about Purse Strings by visiting https://pursestrings.co/ and we can't wait to connect with you on the podcast!

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