The FEW Podcast

The FEW Podcast
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The Society of the FEW Empowers Women through Financial and Wellness Education. We believe in the power of The FEW: Financially Empowered Women. https://lnk.bio/thefewpodcast Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC

  1. Jun 23 ·  Bonus

    The Most Powerful Advice From Women Who Built Extraordinary Careers 💪✨ (Bonus Episode 2)

    In this special compilation episode of The FEW Podcast, some of the most successful, resilient, and inspiring women from Season 2 share their best advice on leadership, career growth, financial confidence, mentorship, perseverance, and personal success. Through powerful stories and real-world experiences, these women reveal the lessons that helped them overcome challenges, navigate setbacks, build meaningful careers, and create lives aligned with their values. Whether you're a young professional, entrepreneur, student, business leader, or someone looking for motivation and practical life advice, this episode is packed with wisdom you can apply immediately. Learn how successful women handle adversity, develop confidence, establish boundaries, build strong professional relationships, manage money wisely, and lead with integrity. From financial empowerment and career development to resilience and personal growth, this conversation offers timeless insights for anyone striving to achieve greater success in work, life, and leadership. Subscribe to The FEW Podcast for more conversations about women, wealth, wellness, leadership, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, career development, personal growth, and success.

  2. Jun 9 ·  Bonus

    The 50/30/20 Rule That Can Change Your Financial Future

    In this episode of The FEW Podcast, Rob Schein and Madison Evans break down one of the most important financial skills young adults can learn: budgeting. Whether you're a college student, recent graduate, or simply trying to take control of your money, they explain the proven 50/30/20 budgeting rule, how to stop living paycheck to paycheck, and the smartest ways to balance expenses, debt repayment, savings, and investing. Using real-world examples, they show how small financial decisions today can create lasting financial security tomorrow.The conversation also explores the power of compound interest, why paying yourself first is the foundation of wealth building, and how automated investing can dramatically impact your future net worth. Learn practical personal finance strategies, budgeting tips for beginners, emergency fund planning, and investing advice that can help you build wealth over time. If you're looking to improve your financial literacy, create a realistic budget, and make smarter money decisions, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get started.

  3. May 19 ·  Bonus

    26 Years of Money Advice in 10 Minutes 💰 Forbes Wealth Advisor Shares Secrets 📈💡

    In this episode of The FEW Podcast, Rob Schein and Madison Evans break down essential personal finance strategies for budgeting, paying off debt, building emergency savings, and starting to invest. Using practical advice and real-world examples, they explain the 50/30/20 budgeting rule, how to automate savings, and the best ways to tackle high-interest credit card debt. The conversation also covers emergency funds, high-yield savings accounts, and why having a strong financial foundation is critical during uncertain economic times. The episode dives into beginner investing strategies, including dollar-cost averaging, S&P 500 index funds, and the long-term power of compound interest. Rob shares why starting early matters more than timing the market and explains how consistent investing can help build long-term wealth and financial freedom. Whether you are new to personal finance or looking to improve your money management habits, this episode offers actionable financial advice to help you save, invest, and grow your wealth with confidence.

  4. May 5

    The Truth About Mom Life & Entrepreneurship 💼👶 | Chef Virginia Dalbeck (S4 E1)

    In this episode of The FEW Podcast, chef and entrepreneur Virginia Dalbeck shares a candid look at balancing motherhood, mental health, and scaling a successful restaurant business. After welcoming her newborn son, she opens up about postpartum depression, her decision to stop drinking, and how prioritizing sobriety and wellness has helped her become more present both at home and in her career. The conversation dives into real-life parenting challenges, personal growth, and the importance of support systems, offering an honest perspective on navigating life transitions as a working parent and business owner. On the business side, Virginia breaks down her expansion strategy in Midland, Texas, including launching two new restaurant concepts—an Italian restaurant and an innovative pickleball-focused dining experience. She shares insights on leadership, hiring for culture and character, scaling operations through delegation, and building a strong team in the competitive hospitality industry. This episode is packed with actionable advice on entrepreneurship, restaurant growth, work-life balance, and creating a brand that thrives through community, resilience, and long-term vision.

  5. Apr 14

    The Power of Community: Indio’s Success Story 🏙️❤️ | Mayor Elaine Holmes (S3 E17)

    In this episode of The FEW Podcast, Mayor Elaine Holmes shares how Indio, California has become one of the fastest-growing cities in the Coachella Valley through strategic economic development, small business support, and community-focused leadership. The conversation explores how initiatives like a one-stop business assistance program, a voter-approved sales tax for infrastructure, and major retail and housing expansion have driven over 1.4 million annual visitors and thousands of new homes. Mayor Holmes breaks down the city’s intentional growth strategy, including attracting anchor employers, revitalizing downtown, and investing in tourism through festivals and cultural events.The episode also highlights Indio’s commitment to preserving its cultural identity while building a modern economy rooted in opportunity and quality of life. From public art programs and local festivals to entrepreneurship and youth engagement, Mayor Elaine Holmes explains how community, safety, and infrastructure are the foundation for sustainable growth. Listeners will gain insights into leadership, city planning, economic development, and how small businesses and local government can work together to transform a city’s future.

  6. Mar 31

    Fix Your Gut, Hormones & Mind 🧠🦠 The Missing Link | Melanie Murphy Richter, Debbie Bennett & Nicole Ziomek

    In this episode of The FEW Podcast, recorded live at the Women’s Confidence Summit, a panel of leading experts in functional medicine, nutrition, and mental health explore the powerful connection between gut health, hormones, and brain function. The discussion focuses on how the gut microbiome plays a central role in metabolism, mental health, and hormone balance, influencing conditions like insulin resistance, anxiety, depression, and weight gain. The panel also breaks down the growing use of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, explaining how they work for weight loss and metabolic health, while highlighting the importance of using them alongside proper nutrition, strength training, and lifestyle changes to avoid muscle loss, nutrient deficiencies, and long-term side effects.The conversation emphasizes a root-cause, functional medicine approach to health, encouraging early detection through advanced lab testing and personalized treatment plans. Topics include hormone optimization for women, especially during perimenopause and menopause, the importance of restoring gut balance with fiber and probiotics, and how lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and stress impact long-term health and longevity. Listeners will gain actionable insights on improving gut health, balancing hormones, supporting mental wellness, and making informed decisions about GLP-1 therapies as part of a comprehensive strategy for sustainable weight loss and overall wellness

  7. Mar 17

    Why Strength Training Matters More Than You Think 🧠🏋️‍♀️ | Bronwyn Ison & JJ Virgin

    In this episode of The FEW Podcast, recorded live at the Confidence Summit at the Ritz-Carlton in Rancho Mirage, Bronwyn Ison interviews JJ Virgin, a leading nutrition and fitness expert, about the science behind metabolic health, muscle building, and longevity for women. The conversation focuses on why a muscle-first approach is critical for long-term health, especially for people over 40. The JJ Virgin explains how muscle mass and muscle quality directly impact metabolism, hormone balance, energy levels, and overall aging. She also shares why traditional weight-loss methods that focus only on the number on the scale can actually harm metabolism by reducing muscle mass.The episode dives into practical strategies for improving metabolic health through strength training, protein intake, and hormone balance. Topics include the importance of resistance training and power exercises for maintaining fast-twitch muscle fibers, how protein and essential amino acids support muscle preservation, and why personalized hormone management can help women navigate aging and metabolic changes. The discussion also highlights the importance of personal branding in the modern business world, building healthy habits that support longevity, and empowering women to prioritize their own health and wellbeing. Listeners will gain actionable insights on muscle building, metabolism, hormone health, nutrition, and longevity.

  8. Mar 10

    Women in Finance: Breaking Barriers & Building Wealth 🚀💼 |Stephanie Link & Shannon Saccocia

    In this episode of The FEW Podcast, recorded live at the 2026 Confidence Summit in Rancho Mirage, host Robert Schein sits down with two top leaders in finance and wealth management to discuss investing, career growth, and women’s leadership in the financial industry. The conversation explores their journeys to becoming Chief Investment Officer and Chief Investment Strategist roles, including the challenges of building confidence in a competitive field, the importance of mentorship, and how communication and public speaking skills helped shape their careers. They also share insights into the realities of working in finance, how long it can take to truly feel you belong in the industry, and why persistence, curiosity, and continuous learning are essential for long-term success.The episode also dives into investment strategy, financial decision-making, and how investors can develop confidence through research and disciplined processes rather than emotional reactions. The episode discusses why many investors buy high and sell low, when to change an investment thesis, and how tools like AI, financial news, and economic research can improve market knowledge. A major focus of the discussion is women and wealth—encouraging women to define what financial independence means to them and to pursue financial security, freedom, and impact without apology. The conversation concludes with advice for students and young professionals entering finance, emphasizing technical skills, adaptability, mentorship, and preparing for careers that will evolve alongside technology and the future of work.

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The Society of the FEW Empowers Women through Financial and Wellness Education. We believe in the power of The FEW: Financially Empowered Women. https://lnk.bio/thefewpodcast Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC

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  • Creator
    The FEW Podcast
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Explicit
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