Ladies Get Paid

Claire Wasserman
  • 4.8 (4)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

Expand your worth, inside and out. Ladies Get Paid features real coaching sessions, honest conversations and first-hand stories of women all transforming their relationship with work, worth, and money. Hosted by Claire Wasserman - coach, author, and speaker trained in financial psychology and nervous system regulation - every episode has a companion post on Substack where 43,000 readers get key insights and next steps. Subscribe free at ladiesgetpaid.substack.com or upgrade for $100 off a private session with Claire.

  1. 3d ago

    Why High-Achieving Women Still Feel Empty

    Brooke Taylor surveyed over 5,000 women about their career problems — and found that perfectionism, overworking, imposter syndrome, and burnout all share one hidden root: the success wound. It's the deeply ingrained belief that your worth is contingent on what you achieve, produce, and do. In this conversation, Brooke traces the wound back to its origins, walks through the five ways it shows up in your career, and offers a practical framework for healing it — without giving up your ambition. You'll learn: what the success wound actually is, which of the five archetypes is driving your patterns, how to stop chasing external validation and anchor your ambition in something that actually satisfies, and what real markers of healing look like. Full show notes, key takeaways, and action steps at ladiesgetpaid.substack.com Get Brooke's book at brooketaylorcoaching.com/successwound/

    48 min

  2. 5d ago

    Betting on Yourself, the Universe, and Learning to Let Go

    What does it actually mean to bet on yourself? In this episode I share what I've learned about showing up fully for what you want, why trying to control outcomes can backfire, and the difference between directing the universe and dancing with it — including what happened when life humbled me completely and what it taught me about success, surrender, and starting over. If you're in the middle of a big bet on yourself right now, this one's for you. Read the accompanying post:https://open.substack.com/pub/ladiesgetpaid/p/why-you-should-bet-on-yourself-even?r=1b87me&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

    9 min

  3. May 20

    She Left Corporate and Then Her Husband Got Cancer

    Liza Wyles built a successful career in entertainment — then got laid off, retrained as an intimacy coordinator, and watched her husband be diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. In this first-person episode, she gets honest about undercharging, guilt, scarcity, and what it finally took to stop building other people's empires. Part of an occasional series amplifying real women's stories. 📩 Read Liza's full essay on Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/ladiesgetpaid/p/she-left-corporate-and-then-her-husband?r=1b87me&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true 🎙️ Share your own story (anonymously if you want): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuAW24y_g-pqXCw6xVUD-pVa0smP6NHKw0_t-HKCX9Ua01gw/viewform?usp=dialog

    11 min

  4. May 17

    How to Get Out of a Perfectionist Spiral

    Ever finish something and immediately spiral into everything that went wrong? In this episode I share a recent spiral of my own and the exact process I used to move from self-criticism to clarity — including a nervous system reset you can use in the moment, how to work with your inner critic instead of against it, and the reframe that changed how I think about success entirely. If perfectionism or self-criticism is something you wrestle with, this one's for you. For key insights and journaling prompts, check out the accompanying Substack post: https://open.substack.com/pub/ladiesgetpaid/p/when-your-inner-critic-takes-over?r=1b87me&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

    9 min

  5. May 14

    Your 401(k) Is Funding War. Here's What You Can Do About It | Former Finance Insider

    Most people have no idea what their 401(k) is actually invested in. Amanda Holden spent years working in finance, and she's here to tell you: if you're invested in an S&P 500 index fund, you own pieces of weapons manufacturers, oil companies, and AI surveillance tech. This isn't a conspiracy theory. It's how the retirement system works. Amanda tripled her salary at 24 working as an investment counselor for wealthy clients. She walked away four years later because she couldn't stomach helping rich men get richer. Now she teaches regular people how to invest—and she's brutally honest about the cognitive dissonance of building wealth in systems that fund war, climate disaster, and surveillance. We talk about: What's actually in your 401(k) and S&P 500 index fundsWhy you can't fully opt out of capitalism (even if you want to)How to use index funds that screen out weapons and fossil fuelsWhat a Roth IRA actually is (most people get this wrong)The real percentage you need to save for retirementWhy she charges $15 for workshops instead of $5,000What it costs to run a business aligned with your valuesWhy your labor is also an investment in the system Amanda doesn't have a perfect solution—because there isn't one. But she offers something better: honesty about what we're all participating in, and practical steps for navigating it without pretending it's clean. Head to my Substack for the complete breakdown of this conversation—including all the key insights and tactical action steps you can take today. Whether you're opening your first investment account or rethinking what "enough" means, I've got you covered. Amanda Holden is the author of HOW TO BE A RICH OLD LADY (https://www.amanda-holden.com/book) and founder of Invested Development, where she's taught 25,000 students how to invest. Follow her @dumpster.doggy.

    54 min

  6. May 10

    The Real Reason Women Struggle to Know What They Want

    Many women who come to me for coaching say they don't know what they want. But in my experience, that's almost never true. They DO know. They just don't trust it. In this episode I break down why desire is so complicated for women specifically, how to tell if a desire is actually yours, and three practices you can start using today to hear yourself more clearly. Because the more you do this work, the more you find yourself exactly where you're supposed to be. For a full breakdown of insights + exercises, check out the accompanying Substack post: https://open.substack.com/pub/ladiesgetpaid/p/what-do-you-actually-want-c4e?r=1b87me&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

    10 min

  7. May 7

    How She Negotiated $672K in Free Rent

    Sonja Rasula, founder of Unique Markets and creator of the popup market concept, shares her unconventional journey with money—from making $300,000 in cash to negotiating two years of free rent during COVID.In this episode of Ladies Get Paid, we talk about:✅ How Sonja bought her first house using credit card cash advances (and paid it back in one year)✅ The $28,000/month rent negotiation that saved her $672K during the pandemic✅ Why she returned a $600 designer purse and what it revealed about her values✅ Her mom's negotiation advice that helped her ask for raises at every single review✅ The mindset shift from consumption to ownership that changed everything✅ Why losing money during COVID didn't damage her self-esteem✅ Going on unemployment as a business owner—and feeling proud of itWhat her therapist taught her about finding hobbies outside of work and moneySonja's philosophy: "I love money, but I don't need it." This conversation explores what that actually means—and how separating your self-worth from your bank account can unlock a completely different relationship with risk, success, and fulfillment.Whether you're an entrepreneur, navigating a career transition, or just trying to figure out your relationship with money, this conversation will shift how you think about financial decisions and personal worth.CONNECT WITH SONJA:Instagram: @sonjasulaWebsite: uniquemarkets.comCONNECT WITH CLAIRE:Instagram: @clairegetspaidWebsite: ladiesgetpaid.comSUBSTACKFind key insights, quotes, and action steps from every episode at https://ladiesgetpaid.substack.com/

    1h 5m

  8. Apr 29

    How to Bet on Yourself: Career Advice on Job Searching, Burnout & Functional Delusion

    What does it actually take to bet on yourself — in a job search, a career change, or building something of your own from scratch?In this episode, I'm joined by Emily Durham, aka Emily the Recruiter, a recruiter-turned-content creator with over 1.6 million followers and the author of Clock In. We get into everything: what's really tanking your job search right now, how to negotiate even in a tough market, what burnout actually looks like when you love what you do, and the mindset shift she calls "functional delusion" — and why it might be the most underrated career tool you're not using.Whether you're job searching, thinking about leaving corporate, or building a personal brand, this one is for you.In this episode:✅ The biggest job search mistakes people are making right now✅ Why referrals matter more than a perfect resume✅ How Emily built a content business while working full time✅ The framework for knowing when it's time to leave✅ Why self-trust is a skill you can actually buildLinks:📖 Clock In by Emily https://emilydurham.org/clock-in📬 This week's Substack — key insights, quotes & action steps: 📱 Follow Emily on TikTok & Instagram: @emily.the.recruiter🎙️ Emily's podcast Clock In: https://emilydurham.org/podcast

    51 min
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Expand your worth, inside and out. Ladies Get Paid features real coaching sessions, honest conversations and first-hand stories of women all transforming their relationship with work, worth, and money. Hosted by Claire Wasserman - coach, author, and speaker trained in financial psychology and nervous system regulation - every episode has a companion post on Substack where 43,000 readers get key insights and next steps. Subscribe free at ladiesgetpaid.substack.com or upgrade for $100 off a private session with Claire.

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  • Creator
    Claire Wasserman
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Claire Wasserman
  • Show Website
    Ladies Get Paid

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