WTF! Women Talk Finance

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WTF! Women Talk Finance breaks down the world of money. No jargon, no gatekeeping.Hosts Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper talk finance, capital, and investing with the people who know it best. Expect real conversations, smart insights, and practical tools to help you learn, grow your confidence, and take charge of your financial future.

  1. EP 03: Why Smart Women Still Undervalue Themselves

    14H AGO

    EP 03: Why Smart Women Still Undervalue Themselves

    In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the hidden ways women play small in their careers, finances, and relationships. Candace and Jackie share honest stories and practical tools to help you build confidence, negotiate your worth, and stop thinking success is limited. From shifting scarcity mindsets to creating a strong support system, this conversation is all about owning your value—without apology. In this episode: • How to stop undervaluing yourself • Overcoming imposter syndrome • Confidence tips for work & life • How to negotiate and ask for more • Why women supporting women changes everything If you're ready to stop shrinking and start showing up with confidence, this is your moment. Follow us on Instagram: @women_talkfinance | Youtube: WTF! Women Talk Finance | The Founders Office: foundersoffice.com

    23 min
  2. EP 02: The Role of AI In Business Operations - Part 1

    14H AGO

    EP 02: The Role of AI In Business Operations - Part 1

    What does it really take to move from chaos to clarity in your business? In this episode, we sit down with Jen Gaudet—coach, operator, and author—to talk about building smarter systems, stronger teams, and more intentional operations. We dive into how to scale without burnout, the real role of AI in business, and why human judgment and emotional intelligence still matter more than ever. In this episode: • How to move from chaos to structured operations • The role of systems and team alignment in growth • How to use AI without losing the human edge • Why emotional intelligence is a competitive advantage • Building trust and resilience in business If you're building, scaling, or feeling stuck in messy operations, this conversation will help you simplify and lead with clarity. Follow us on Instagram: @women_talkfinance | Youtube: WTF! Women Talk Finance | The Founders Office: foundersoffice.com

    34 min
  3. EP 01: Why Everything Feels Harder Even If You Are Doing Well

    15H AGO

    EP 01: Why Everything Feels Harder Even If You Are Doing Well

    We live in a world built for speed, so why do we feel more overwhelmed than ever? In this episode, we break down the hidden cost of modern life: constant multitasking, endless notifications, and the pressure to always be “on.” Even with AI, convenience, and faster systems, our attention is more fragmented and our energy more drained. Candace and Jackie explore how context switching, digital overload, and urgency culture are quietly destroying focus and increasing stress, and what to do about it. In this episode: • Why multitasking is making you more exhausted • The real impact of notifications and digital overload • How to reclaim your focus with single-tasking • Simple habits to reduce stress and mental fatigue • How to redefine productivity (and stop the constant rush) If you feel like your brain never shuts off, this episode will help you slow down, reset, and take control of your attention. Follow us on Instagram: @women_talkfinance | Youtube: WTF! Women Talk Finance | The Founders Office: foundersoffice.com

    33 min
  4. EP 039 - Crafting Your Brand Voice: Insights from Gillian Griffith

    04/16/2024

    EP 039 - Crafting Your Brand Voice: Insights from Gillian Griffith

    Today’s guest is Gillian Griffith. Gillian is the founder of GG Copywriting. She specializes in helping female business owners and creative entrepreneurs develop their distinctive brand voice. better tell their story. Equal parts analytical and creative, Gillian loves research and writing conversion-focused copy. With a background in both journalism and marketing, Gillian’s passion for writing helps her to tell compelling stories, change minds, and move people to action! Welcome Gillian to WTF! Women Talk Finance. https://ggcopywriting.com/

    40 min
  5. Episode 038 - True Financial Crimes (Part Two) with Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper

    03/26/2024

    Episode 038 - True Financial Crimes (Part Two) with Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper

    Welcome back as our WTF! Women Talk Finance hosts, Candace and Jackie, present shocking financial crimes. Our hosts, who love true crime so much they have been inspired to delve into true financial crime.      In today’s episode, Candace takes us back to the summer of 1980’s and to Lake Tahoe, specifically to Harvey’s Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, NV.  Several men masqueraded as photocopier deliverers and were able to plant an elaborately booby-trapped bomb containing 1,000 pounds (450 kg) of dynamite within the front offices of Harvey’s Resort Hotel. Candace walks us through this wacky escapade of our inept true-crime criminals.      Then Jackie brings us a historical crime from the 1700’s, not only that we have a female fraudster (nicknamed “Golden Booze”) at the heart of our story. Beware! Confidence scams have been around for a long time, and they are STILL happening! While we take a lighthearted look at crimes from the past, we understand crimes like these are serious. For a good example, take a look at this keynote address from Ayleen Charlotte titled; “Breaking Down the Shame and Taboo of Fraud.” Ayleen was the subject of the 2022 Netflix documentary, “The Tinder Swindler,” watched by people across 200 countries around the world.      Thanks for listening to WTF Women Talk Finance-Financial Crimes Part 2!

    25 min
  6. Episode 037 - True Financial Crimes (Part One) with Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper

    03/05/2024

    Episode 037 - True Financial Crimes (Part One) with Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper

    Welcome back as our WTF! Women Talk Finance hosts, Candace and Jackie, present TRUE ( and kind of shocking) financial crimes. Our hosts love true crime so much they have been inspired to delve into true financial crime. In today’s episode, Jackie brings us the story of Mark Dreier, the architect of a $400 million Ponzi scheme that was blown off the front pages by Bernie Madoff himself. Dreier’s arrest was referred to as “the most bizarre arrest in the history of white-collar crime.” 60 Minutes link to the Mark Dreier story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEH4fNOqIjM Candace chose a Canadian true crime as she presents the Quebec Maple Syrup Heist. Yes, it’s as weird as it sounds. True Crime Canada link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uhXzyPXQGo The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/01/maple-syrup-heist-theif-ordered-repay-stolen-goods-canada Shockingly in this episode, there’s even a reference to J.T.T. (Jonathan Taylor Thomas to you non-90s kids), (mostly due to Candace’s smokin’ hot shirt) #JTTNotAFinancialCriminal True Financial Crimes Part 2 coming soon! Thanks for listening!

    15 min
  7. Episode 036 - Growing Minds: Empowering Students through School Gardens with Ciara Byrne

    02/13/2024

    Episode 036 - Growing Minds: Empowering Students through School Gardens with Ciara Byrne

    Meet Ciara Byrne the Founder & Co-CEO of Green Our Planet Ciara is a documentary filmmaker and social impact entrepreneur.  In 2013 Ciara and Kim MacQuarrie founded Green Our Planet and together with their team they helped create one of the largest and most comprehensive school garden and hydroponics programs in the United States.  Currently, Green Our Planet is operating in 10 states and impacting over 140,000 students.  In 2019 Ciara was selected from 5,000 applications along with 19 other nonprofit leaders to be a 2019 Obama Fellow. The Obama Foundation is supporting Ciara and the team at Green Our Planet to scale their program across the United States and beyond.  In 2001, Ciara set up and ran a film production company, Lion Television, with offices in LA and New York. During that time, she managed over 60 employees and produced hundreds of films a year for PBS, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic, PBS, BBC, Fox, and E!  Ciara uses her background in television to include educational films as a core part of the Green Our Planet offerings to schools. Please rate and review the show. Subscribe here, follow us on TikTok and Instagram  and check out the WTF! blog!  We love to hear from you about all things women and finance. What do you want to hear? Who should we talk to? Drop us a note at media@rowems.com, and don't forget to Follow Us, so you don't miss a thing!

    38 min
  8. Episode 035 - Empowering Voices and the ACLU with Athar Haseebullah

    01/23/2024

    Episode 035 - Empowering Voices and the ACLU with Athar Haseebullah

    Welcome back to the start of season 2 of WTF! Women Talk Finance! We’ve taken the show on the road, today’s episode was recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Our guest is Athar Haseebullah. Athar is the Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada. He is a local Las Vegas attorney as well as a community organizer.  Athar is the first person of color to lead the ACLU of Nevada since its founding in 1966. He most recently served as general counsel and director of strategic initiatives for Opportunity 180, a Nevada non-profit focused on improving education quality in Nevada.   Prior to his tenure with Opportunity 180, Athar served as the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s senior government affairs and legal administrator.  He also spent several years as a litigator for both Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the City of New York.  Athar is a graduate of Howard University (DC) and Howard University School of Law. He is a practicing Muslim whose parents immigrated to the United States from Pakistan. This episode focuses on: Overview of the ACLU for those unfamiliar with the organization Current state of women’s rights, equity justice, & gender equalityThings our listeners need to be paying attention to in the 2024 election cycle.How can listeners get involved in the ACLUPlease rate and review the show. Subscribe here, follow us on TikTok and Instagram  and check out the WTF! blog!  We love to hear from you about all things women and finance. What do you want to hear? Who should we talk to? Drop us a note at media@rowems.com, and don't forget to Follow Us, so you don't miss a thing!

    47 min
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WTF! Women Talk Finance breaks down the world of money. No jargon, no gatekeeping.Hosts Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper talk finance, capital, and investing with the people who know it best. Expect real conversations, smart insights, and practical tools to help you learn, grow your confidence, and take charge of your financial future.

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  • Creator
    The Founders Office
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 WTF! Women Talk Finance
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