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

Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen

"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. Stop Hustling: The Identity Shift That Changes Your Income with Elyse Archer

    3D AGO

    Stop Hustling: The Identity Shift That Changes Your Income with Elyse Archer

    Send a text First up, in honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating 100 Women. 100 Power Moves, spotlighting women making powerful financial decisions. Learn more and nominate someone you know here! Speaking of powerful women, this week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, Maggie sits down with Elyse Archer, the founder of the Superhuman Selling and She Sells Movements, which empower entrepreneurs and sales professionals to revolutionize how they sell, explode their income and achieve quantum leaps in all areas of life. What if the biggest thing holding back your income isn’t strategy, the economy, or your business model? Elyse shares how her journey began in corporate sales, where she quickly rose to the top while quietly struggling with anxiety and the pressure to appear like she had everything together.  She also opens up about a pivotal moment in her business when she invested $50,000 in mentorship despite not having the money readily available. Trusting her intuition was uncomfortable, but it led to a breakthrough. Within six weeks, she turned her annual income into her monthly income and grew her business from six figures to seven figures.  Elyse also shares how learning to balance feminine and masculine energy in business helped her move away from constant hustle and toward a more aligned and sustainable way of growing her company. Here’s the Four Quadrants of Quantum Sales Growth, where she breaks down the process behind that breakthrough and how others can create their own quantum leap. Want practical strategies to strengthen your business finances? Join next week’s Money Talks, “Business Cashflow Hacks & Funding Sources” Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!   Follow & connect with Elyse Archer: The Four Quadrants of Quantum Sales Growth Website Instagram: 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! ...

    37 min
  2. How Women Are Reshaping the Financial World with Kathleen Godfrey

    MAR 6

    How Women Are Reshaping the Financial World with Kathleen Godfrey

    Send a text “Pay attention.” Let’s start there. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re sitting down with Kathleen Godfrey, independent financial advisor, fierce advocate for women, and 30 year industry veteran who is not here to play small. Kathleen built her firm after being widowed, downsized, and told flat out she would never make it. Thirty years later, she leads a team of all female advisors, works primarily with women, and has donated over 2 million dollars back into her community. Kathleen challenges us to keep one powerful focus: pay attention to our money, our accounts, to who is advising us, to what our sons are consuming online, and to policies that impact our financial autonomy. This conversation is bold. It is honest. And it is necessary. 🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how to protect your autonomy, align your money with your values, and claim your financial sovereignty. This episode is your wake up call, but awareness is just the beginning. If you’re ready to move from listening to action, join us as Kathleen shares specific smart financial priorities for us to PAY ATTENTION to in today’s climate. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions!   Follow & connect with Kathleen Godfrey: Kathleen Godfrey | Financial Advisor | Purse StringsLinkedIn 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! ...

    38 min
  3. Divorce 101- From ‘I Do’ to ‘Do I Go?’ with Lisa Miller

    FEB 27

    Divorce 101- From ‘I Do’ to ‘Do I Go?’ with Lisa Miller

    Send a text “Your nervous system will always choose a familiar hell, rather than an unfamiliar heaven.”  Whew. We’ve all been in this dilemma.  This week on Women & Money The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re joined by Lisa Miller @Lisamiller.coach, relationship and divorce coach who helps people decide whether they wanna stay or go in their marriage and then supports them through the entire process, regardless if they stay or go. And let us tell you, nothing was off the table. Lisa shares her own story of being stuck in the should I stay should I go phase for years, raising three boys, feeling depleted, and realizing something had to change. Lisa reminds us that we don’t need catastrophe to justify leaving. We don’t need abuse. We don’t need addiction. Sometimes the truth is simply this. You’re not happy. And clarity is powerful. If you’ve ever asked yourself ‘Do I stay or do I go?’ this episode will hit home. 🎧 Listen to the full episode now to learn how to trust your gut, regulate your nervous system, and make decisions from clarity instead of fear. If your goal is to preserve values & wealth to pass on security and intention to future generations, don’t miss our next Money Talks with Legacy Planning Attorney and Purse Strings Approved Pro, Kathryn Gioia. She’ll be sharing strategies & legacy planning to support all of life’s seasons. 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 into their financial lives. At Blue Ocean Global Wealth, the focus is on helping women understand their options, make informed decisions, and feel empowered about their financial future, especially during moments that feel uncertain or overwhelming. If you’re going through divorce and want support that’s clear, grounded, a 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! ...

    25 min
  4. Money Discipline Without Deprivation for First-Generation Wealth Builders with Chelsea Ransom-Cooper

    FEB 20

    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
  5. 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
  6. 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 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
  7. 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 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
  8. 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 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 in 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
4.8
out of 5
16 Ratings

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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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