Talk Rich To Me

Huntress Wealth

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode of the podcast, we explore the human side of finance.  Huntress Wealth is a financial independence platform for women+. Our membership provides access to experts, tools, and eventually investments so you can confidently grow your wealth and wield your power. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

  1. MAY 13

    Building A Digital Media Business: Jamie Koll Founder of Girls Who Eat

    Jamie Koll started Girls Who Eat as an Instagram account reviewing NYC restaurants in 2014. A health turning point reshaped her priorities, and she pivoted the account into a platform for ingredient education and non-toxic product discovery. Fast forward to 2026: what started as a creator account turned out to be the front door to a digital media business now spanning LinkedIn, Pinterest, Substack, Instagram, plus a product marketplace of more than 5,000 vetted products. In this episode, Jamie shares what it actually takes to build a media business community-first, why she resists the creator-only label, and how she runs the operation in a performance-based revenue model. What you'll learn: How to know when a passion project is ready to be a businessThe difference between a personal brand and a digital media brandThe behind the scenes work of managing brand partnerships entirely in-houseHow to build and lead a team in the digital media spaceWhy progress over perfection is a business strategy, not a wellness mantraAbout Jamie Koll: Founder of Girls Who Eat, a non-toxic living digital media platform helping people make ingredient-informed choices across food, beauty, household, supplements, and travel. What started on Instagram in 2014 has grown into a multi-platform digital media business with a marketplace of more than 5,000 approved products. Find Girls Who Eat on Instagram and Pinterest @girlswhoeat, Substack + Travel Substack, LinkedIn, and website. Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review - it helps more people like you find our podcast.  Huntress is your all-in-one financial planning app. Build your plan, get actionable steps and make your money move - all under 5 minutes a day. Sign up for the Huntress Wealth app at www.huntresswealth.com. Curious to learn more? Drop us a note at hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.

    23 min
  2. APR 29

    Raising Venture Capital as a Woman Founder: Laura Cunningham on Building Ava

    Raising Venture Capital as a Woman Founder: Laura Cunningham on Building Ava Laura Cunningham, founder of Ava, shares what it's really like to raise venture capital as a woman—from talking to 100+ investors in one month to navigating bias in pitch meetings. What you'll learn: How to assess your personal runway before becoming a founderWhy VCs ask women risk questions vs. opportunity questions for menThe reality of giving up equity and managing cap table dilutionOptimal vs. suboptimal fundraising seasons (hint: summer doesn't exist)How to turn risk questions into opportunity questions in pitch meetingsWhy you need conviction it's a billion-dollar idea before anyone else will believe itManaging the emotional roller coaster of fundraising while building productAbout Laura Cunningham: Founder of Ava, an AI-powered parenting partner that acts as your household chief of staff. Previously led AI product strategy at Near Protocol. Raising $2M to bring Ava to market. Keywords: venture capital, fundraising, woman founder, startup, VC funding, pre-seed, seed round, equity, cap table, AI startup, parenting tech, female entrepreneur, raising capital Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review - it helps more people like you find our podcast.  Huntress is your all-in-one financial planning app. Build your plan, get actionable steps and make your money move - all under 5 minutes a day. Sign up for the Huntress Wealth app at www.huntresswealth.com. Curious to learn more? Drop us a note at hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.

    31 min
  3. APR 15

    Bootstrapping a Company: From $10K to $90M with Aimee Rickabus

    Aimee Rickabus on Bootstrapping to $90M, AI, and Building Businesses You Can Pass Down What does it take to build a $90 million business? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Aimee Rickabus—serial entrepreneur, CEO of Mohawk and Tomahawk, and author of The Manager—to kick off our entrepreneurship series. Aimee shares her journey from flipping 1920s properties in her early 20s to launching a prenatal protein powder while pregnant, and ultimately building two IT businesses with her husband by selling a BMW for $10,000 in startup capital. In this episode, we discuss: Bootstrapping Mohawk IT with $10,000 and the three essentials for any startup: systems, capital, and peopleThe 2008 recession pivot and becoming the "supply chain hero" during COVIDLanding Pepsi while pulling her husband out of the hospital (and pregnant)Choosing succession with their sons instead of sellingHow AI is the "washing machine of our generation" for womenWhy rich means time and connection, not just money in the bankAimee's advice? Listen to your intuition. If something lights you up, follow it. Keywords: entrepreneurship, women in business, bootstrapping, IT business, AI and women, business succession planning, small business growth Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review - it helps more people like you find our podcast.  Huntress is your all-in-one financial planning app. Build your plan, get actionable steps and make your money move - all under 5 minutes a day. Sign up for the Huntress Wealth app at www.huntresswealth.com. Curious to learn more? Drop us a note at hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.

    35 min
  4. APR 1

    Nervous System, Money, and Self-Worth: Featuring Dr. Brooke Weinstein

    Dr. Brooke Weinstein on Mental Health, Financial Literacy, and Protecting Yourself Why does someone else outside of your own brain get to decide what help looks like? In this episode, Ysenia sits down with Dr. Brooke Weinstein—occupational therapist, CEO, and mom—to discuss the critical intersection of mental health, financial literacy, and self-worth for women. Dr. Brooke shares her journey from building a pediatric occupational therapy practice, preparing for a divorce, suddenly becoming a widow and learning financial independence the hard way.  In this episode, we discuss: Why mental health is #1 and financial literacy is #2 for womenHow the people-pleasing trap affects women's relationship with moneyThe nervous system's role in financial stress and decision-makingWhy women often feel stuck asking permission to invest in themselvesHow to start when you feel overwhelmed: "What do I not know? What do I want to know?"The connection between self-worth and financial agencyWhy financial knowledge helps you sleep better at nightWhether you're navigating financial independence, recovering from loss, or simply want to understand your own finances better, Dr. Brooke's advice is clear: protect yourself and have the knowledge. You never know what can happen. Keywords: financial literacy for women, mental health and money, nervous system regulation, financial independence, Dr. Brooke Weinstein, women and money, financial control, self-worth and finances, widow finances, occupational therapy Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review - it helps more people like you find our podcast.  Huntress is your all-in-one financial planning app. Build your plan, get actionable steps and make your money move - all under 5 minutes a day. Sign up for the Huntress Wealth app at www.huntresswealth.com. Curious to learn more? Drop us a note at hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.

    38 min
  5. MAR 4

    Childcare & Camps: The Real Cost of Summer

    46% of weekdays, your school-aged child isn’t in school.   We break down the real economics of camps, childcare, and the mental load behind it.  That means nearly half the year parents are coordinating camps, after-school programs, and what experts call “wraparound care.” In this episode, Ysenia sits down with Molly Morse, co-founder of Recess, to talk about the real cost of childcare and why planning summer often feels like a second job. They discuss how families can lower costs using Dependent Care FSAs, why there are far more affordable camp options than most parents realize, and how employer benefits like Bright Horizons can help fill childcare gaps. Molly also shares free and scholarship resources—including Austin’s Summer Playgrounds program—and explains why the lack of structure in childcare places a disproportionate mental load on moms. Listen to Childcare & Camps: The Real Cost of Summer to learn how families can navigate the childcare economy—and why better systems would make it easier for everyone. Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review - it helps more people like you find our podcast.  Huntress is your all-in-one financial planning app. Build your plan, get actionable steps and make your money move - all under 5 minutes a day. Sign up for the Huntress Wealth app at www.huntresswealth.com. Curious to learn more? Drop us a note at hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.

    39 min
  6. FEB 18

    Breaking Down Pay Equity

    On today’s episode, Ysenia is joined by Tabitha Calhoun, a DEI leader and pay equity expert, to talk about the gender pay gap. If you’ve ever felt like there’s an invisible force working against you at work… you’re not crazy. We break down what the gender pay gap actually means, why women still make roughly 82 cents on the dollar (and significantly less for many women of color), and how unpaid labor and intersectionality compound the gap over a lifetime. We also get practical: • What questions to ask employers about compensation and promotion pathways  • Why tying pay to previous salary perpetuates inequity  • How state legislation shapes pay transparency  • How to advocate for yourself inside systems that weren’t built with women in mind This episode is about understanding the system — so you can navigate your paycheck, promotions, and retirement with more clarity and confidence. 🎧 Listen now where ever you get your podcasts. Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. If you liked this episode, please subscribe and leave a review - it helps more people like you find our podcast.  Huntress is your all-in-one financial planning app. Build your plan, get actionable steps and make your money move - all under 5 minutes a day. Sign up for the Huntress Wealth app at www.huntresswealth.com. Curious to learn more? Drop us a note at hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.

    52 min
5
out of 5
19 Ratings

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Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode of the podcast, we explore the human side of finance.  Huntress Wealth is a financial independence platform for women+. Our membership provides access to experts, tools, and eventually investments so you can confidently grow your wealth and wield your power. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.