Build Wealth

Katie Viola
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Take Control of Your Investments—and Your Future. Ever find yourself nodding and smiling in money conversations, thinking “totally, I know exactly what an index fund is…” when you really don’t? Same, girl. I’ve been there. And I’m here to help you go from polite smiles to total confidence. If you’re a high-achieving woman ready to finally feel confident in your money, make smart investing moves, and turn your ambition into freedom, this show is for you! I’m Katie, founder of Build Wealth with Katie. I’ve been investing for 10+ years, and now I work just 3 months a year, have traveled to every continent, and get to stay home with my baby—all thanks to the financial moves I made in my 20s and 30s. Aligning your finances with your big life goals is my JAM! and I’m here to help you do the same. Each week, I break down investing basics, smart strategies, and money mindset, plus the hard stuff women face that no one talks about. You’ll learn how to match your portfolio with your ambition so your money actually works for you—leading to freedom, confidence, and peace of mind. Episodes drop weekly. Grab your free PDF guide and start taking control today at https://www.buildwealthwithkatie.com/investingessentials

  1. 1D AGO

    34. You Don’t Need More Investing Terms—The Shortcut to Understand Your Investments Without Learning Everything

    Join Us Live to Feel Confident Reaching Your Goals If this episode hits, you’ll love my live masterclass: “Are You On Track? How to Know If You’re Investing Enough” We’ll take this concept and apply it to your numbers — so you can see: what your investments are on track to becomeif that supports the life you wantand what to change if it doesn’t✨ Save your seat here In this episode, we’re flipping the way you’ve been taught to think about investing. Because the problem isn’t that investing is too complicated — it’s that no one has shown you how it actually connects to your life. And once you see that, everything clicks. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “learning more about investing” isn’t actually solving your confusionThe real reason your money still feels unclear (even if you’re doing everything right)The simple shift that makes your investments finally make senseHow to understand what your money is doing — without memorizing a bunch of termsWhy clarity around your numbers changes how you spend, save, and make decisions

    23 min

  2. MAY 5

    33. If You Don’t Know This, Investing Will Always Feel Stressful (No Matter How Much You Make)

    In this episode, we’re breaking down the one thing most high-achieving women are missing when it comes to investing — and why, without it, your money will always feel uncertain (no matter how much you earn or invest). This is the shift that takes you from: second-guessing your spendingwondering if you’re behindhesitating on big life decisions to feeling clear, confident, and fully in control of your money. 🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why investing can still feel stressful — even if you’re doing everything “right”The real reason high earners feel unsure about their investmentsThe simple mindset shift that changes how you spend, save, and make decisionsWhy “saving for retirement” isn’t enough (and what actually matters instead)How clarity around your investments unlocks confidence in your everyday life 🎯 Ready to actually KNOW if your investments are on track? This is exactly what you'll learn in my live masterclass on May 20: 👉 Are You On Track? How to Know If You’re Investing Enough In 60 minutes, you’ll: take your real numbers and see what they're on track to becomeunderstand if that's enough for the life YOU wantand know exactly what to adjust (if anything) to get on trackSo you can stop guessing and start making big life decisions with confidence. ✨ Save your spot here: [ Join Us Live - May 20 ]

    17 min

  3. APR 28

    32. You Can Afford It… But What Is It Costing You Later? How to Make the Freedom You Love Last a Lifetime

    You’re already making trade-offs with your money. You just don’t know what you’re giving up. That hesitation before you book the trip. The guilt after you spend. The voice asking, “Is this going to mess up my future?” This episode is that feeling explained, & what to do about it. What you’ll walk away with: A new way to think about money decisions that instantly makes them feel clearerWhy “Can I afford this?” is actually the wrong questionThe hidden trade-offs behind your lifestyle (yes… even the “reasonable” choices)The difference between spending decisions vs. life direction decisionsHow to stop making decisions based on vibes, guilt, or fear… and start making ones you feel fully aligned withWhat it actually looks like to say “hell yes” to your life — without second-guessing yourself later Ready to actually know if you’re on track — and what your money is getting you? I’m hosting a live masterclass where I’ll walk you through how to: see what your investments are projected to turn into and when understand if that's enough to get you the life you wantWhat to change if it’s notand finally feel confident in your financial decisions👉 Save your seat Want a simple way to start understanding your investments? Grab my free guide here

    19 min

  4. APR 21

    31. 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Investments Without Messing Everything Up

    I’m walking you through exactly how to take control of your investments... without blowing anything up, starting over, or needing to become a finance expert. This is the shift from: “I hope this is working” to “I know exactly what my money is doing, why it’s set up that way, and how to get on track for MY goals.” ✨ What you’ll walk away with: A simple 5-step path to go from confused → totally confident with your portfolioHow to get involved without risking costly mistakesThe biggest reason you still feel lost (even if you’re “doing everything right”)What actually creates confidence + freedom with your money (hint: it’s not more saving or optimizing)How to start making confident decisions from a place of clarity instead of fear 🎯 Ready to feel totally confident that you’re on track for your goals? I’m hosting a live 60-minute masterclass where I’ll walk you through: → how to look at your actual numbers → project what they’re on track to grow into and when → so you finally know if it’s enough for the life you want → and what to adjust if it's not Stop stressing… and start feeling totally confident in your financial future. 👉 Join the waitlist here: buildwealthwithkatie.com/masterclass

    26 min

  5. APR 14

    30. Saving More Isn’t Making You Richer—How High-Achieving Women Build More Wealth by Reducing the Money Mental Load

    You’ve got a lot on your plate. A full-time job. Maybe a family. A full life you’re building. And a million tabs open in your brain at all times. You’re making good money. You’re investing. You’re doing everything you’ve been told will lead to success… So why does your money still feel like one more stressful thing to manage? This episode is about cutting through the noise, reducing the mental load, and focusing on the few things that actually create financial freedom—because the rules that got you here? They’re not the ones that get you there. 💅 In this episode, you’ll: Learn how to simplify your finances so your money stops taking up so much mental spaceUnderstand what actually matters in your wealth building (and what you can finally stop stressing about)Shift from obsessing over small money decisions → to focusing on the big ones that move the needleStart building a financial life that feels clear, calm, and actually supportive of the life you want ✨ Ready to actually know if you’re on track? 🎯 Join the “Are You On Track?” 60-minute live Masterclass. Together, I’ll walk you through: The framework to take YOUR numbersProject them to see if you're on track for your goals and whenWhat to change if you're notSo you can feel totally confident in what your investments are set up to get you.

    23 min

  6. APR 7

    29. 5 Investing Mistakes Smart Women Don’t Realize They're Making (Until It’s Too Late)

    The biggest investing mistakes? They’re not the obvious ones like picking the wrong stock or timing the market. They’re the ones you don’t even realize you’re making… until years go by and you wish someone had told you sooner. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: The way too common mistake when you think you’ve been investing, but your money isn’t actually growing Why “being invested” doesn’t automatically equal confidence — and what shifts when you actually understand what you ownThe sneaky way you can be paying hundreds of thousands (or more) over your lifetime without realizing itWhy a “good” portfolio might still feel wrong for your lifeThe reason money decisions keep popping up on repeat — “Should I invest this? Save it? Am I on track?” — and how to break that cycleHow to start making calm, grounded money decisions instead of constantly second-guessing yourself and you know your investments are working exactly the way you need them to be Ready to know if you’re actually on track for your goals? I’m hosting a live masterclass where we’ll walk through your real numbers — so you can see exactly where your investments are headed, what’s working, and what (if anything) needs to change. 👉 Join the waitlist for early access: https://buildwealthwithkatie.com/masterclass Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not personalized investment advice. Always consider your own financial situation and goals before making decisions with your money.

    25 min

  7. MAR 31

    28. F.U. Money: The Difference Between Having Money and Having Options

    What if your money didn’t just make you feel secure… but made you feel calm, confident, and fully in control of your choices? Like you could take your time, make bold moves, and say yes (or no) without second-guessing yourself. That’s the shift from having money… to having options. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The mindset shift that turns “saving responsibly” into actual powerWhat F.U. money really is — and why it’s not about hitting a huge numberReal-life moments where money creates freedom: Career pivots, time off, big life decisions, unexpected expenses — handled from confidence, not panicThe concept of “freedom-first thinking” and how it upgrades the way you approach your career, lifestyle, and futureHow to setup your FU fund to unlock guilt-free spending and bold decisions Ready to Actually Understand Your Investments? If you’re listening to this and thinking: “I actually on track for the life I want?” 👉 Get Early Access to my Live Masterclass: How to Understand Your Investments (and Know If You’re On Track for Your Next Big Goal) www.buildwealthwithkatie.com/masterclass By the end, you’ll be able to: Understand your accounts without spiralingRun projectionsKnow if you’re actually on track (or just hoping you are)

    22 min

  8. MAR 24

    27. Why “Just Invest in Index Funds” Isn’t Enough (& How to Really Understand Your Holdings)

    You’ve been told to “just invest in index funds”... and somehow that made you feel more confused, not less. Like – which one, why, and what am I even looking at?? If you’ve ever opened your 401k, saw words like large cap, emerging markets, growth, value and immediately checked out… this episode is your reset. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “just invest in index funds” is incomplete advice — and what’s missing when people say itHow the stock market is organized behind the scenes so fund names finally start to make senseThe main ways index funds are grouped, including:by location (U.S. vs international vs emerging markets)by company size (large, mid, small cap)by style (growth vs value — and what that actually means for your money)by sector (tech, healthcare, etc.)How to decode your own portfolio just by reading fund names (like “U.S. large cap growth”)Why having more funds doesn’t automatically mean you’re more diversified ✨ Download my free investing guide: Open your account and finally understand what’s driving your investments → https://www.buildwealthwithkatie.com/investingessentials ✨ Work with me 1:1 Finally understand your portfolio, what you own, why you own it, and if it’s aligned with the life you truly want. → https://www.buildwealthwithkatie.com/coaching ✨ Stay in the loop: Money clarity + real-life investing tips: → @buildwealthwithkatie on IG

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Take Control of Your Investments—and Your Future. Ever find yourself nodding and smiling in money conversations, thinking “totally, I know exactly what an index fund is…” when you really don’t? Same, girl. I’ve been there. And I’m here to help you go from polite smiles to total confidence. If you’re a high-achieving woman ready to finally feel confident in your money, make smart investing moves, and turn your ambition into freedom, this show is for you! I’m Katie, founder of Build Wealth with Katie. I’ve been investing for 10+ years, and now I work just 3 months a year, have traveled to every continent, and get to stay home with my baby—all thanks to the financial moves I made in my 20s and 30s. Aligning your finances with your big life goals is my JAM! and I’m here to help you do the same. Each week, I break down investing basics, smart strategies, and money mindset, plus the hard stuff women face that no one talks about. You’ll learn how to match your portfolio with your ambition so your money actually works for you—leading to freedom, confidence, and peace of mind. Episodes drop weekly. Grab your free PDF guide and start taking control today at https://www.buildwealthwithkatie.com/investingessentials

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  • Creator
    Katie Viola
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Miss Fund Your Freedom, LLC. 2025
  • Show Website
    Build Wealth

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