The F. Word

Priya Malani

The F. Word with Priya Malani is the lifestyle-centric money podcast for high-earning 30-somethings who want to take control of their cash—no finance degree required. Whether you’re financially free or still figuring it out, Priya’s got your back. In each episode, she cuts through the jargon & teaches you the financial truths no one else is talking about—so you can make smarter money moves, without the stress. Disclaimer: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational & educational purposes only. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal.

  1. 1D AGO

    Ep 58 | Surprising Money Similarities Between High Earners And The Royals

    In this episode, Priya Malani sits down with Rachel Bowie, Royal Correspondent at PureWow, to unpack a surprising truth: the Royal Family’s wealth isn’t unlimited — it’s just exceptionally well structured. Together, they break down how the Royals actually manage money, why diversification and restraint matter more than status, and what high earners can learn from a family that’s built wealth to last for centuries. This conversation reframes what “never running out of money” really looks like — and why systems matter more than income. Takeaways: The Royals don’t rely on one source of money — they rely on structure.Lifestyle restraint is intentional — not accidental.Inheritance doesn’t guarantee security — structure does.Looking wealthy isn’t the same as being financially unshakeable.Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth Guest Bio: Rachel Bowie is Senior Director of Special Projects & Royals for PureWow.com, owned by Gallery Media Group. There, she covers royals and money, of course, but also family, wellness, relationships and more. She's also the former co-host of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royal podcasts by the New York Times, and co-authored a book about the royal family called, Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids. Follow Rachel:@purewow The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

    35 min

  2. FEB 12

    Ep 57 | What Your Jewelry Signals at Work

    A diamond ring is never just a ring. In this episode, Priya unpacks the unspoken double standard around women, power, and symbolism at work, and why the same signal can boost credibility in one setting and undermine ambition in another. Drawing on personal experience and cultural insight, she explores how traditional markers of stability are still interpreted differently for women, especially across corporate and entrepreneurial environments, and asks why women are still expected to signal seriousness through symbols instead of substance. Takeaways: A diamond ring signals very different things depending on who is wearing it, and where.In corporate environments, traditional symbols often reinforce credibility; in entrepreneurship, they can unintentionally signal optionality.Men’s support systems are read as motivation. Women’s are often read as safety nets.The goal isn’t to erase symbols, but to be intentional about the story they tell, and who benefits from that story Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

    14 min

  3. FEB 5

    Ep 56 | If the Rich Look Morally Bankrupt, Why Build Wealth at All?

    Building wealth feels morally complicated right now — not because money is evil, but because power gets messy once money stops being a constraint. Priya Malani sits down with Pia Silva to unpack why so many ethical, thoughtful people feel conflicted about building wealth — and why opting out may actually leave power in the wrong hands. They challenge the idea that money corrupts, explore how wealth tends to amplify character rather than change it, and make the case for why ethical people building wealth matters more than ever. If you’ve ever worried that money might turn you into someone you don’t respect, this conversation will reframe the question. Takeaways: If ethical people treat wealth like a moral hazard, the most unethical actors inherit more influence by default.Money doesn’t automatically corrupt, it often reveals and amplifies what was already there.The ethical question isn’t “should I build wealth,” it’s “what decisions will I pre-commit to before money stops being a constraint.”You don’t need to love capitalism to operate effectively inside it — you need clarity, rules, and intention. Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth Guest Bio: Pia Silva, founder of No BS Mastery where she trains experts, consultants and boutique agencies on the No BS Business Model to make $250K-$500K+/year with more freedom and ease, and without employees. She’s a TEDx speaker, host of The No BS Mastery Podcast, former Forbes contributor, author of Badass Your Brand and author of the upcoming book Scale Solo (March 2026). Guest Links: Book: nobsmastery.com/book Playbook: nobsmastery.com/playbook Instagram: @pialovesyourbiz Podcast: piasilva.com/podcast The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

    41 min

  4. JAN 29

    Ep 55 | The Secret To Wealthy People Spending Habits

    High earners are increasingly living like the wealthy, frictionless spending, invisible money, convenience-first choices. But without the backend systems that make those behaviors safe, invisibility doesn’t create freedom. It creates drift. In this episode, Priya breaks down why copying wealthy habits without wealthy systems keeps high earners stuck, and how putting structure before lifestyle is what actually makes money disappear without anxiety. Takeaways: Invisible money is not a sign of wealth. It’s the output of structure. Without systems, invisibility becomes drift.High earners get into trouble because income hides inefficiency. Wealthy people don’t spend freely because they’re careless. They spend freely because the wealth building already happened first.The real goal is not tracking every dollar. It’s deciding where money is allowed to disappear and locking that in automatically. Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

    20 min

  5. JAN 22

    Ep 54 | The Backdoor Roth Isn't the Flex You Think It Is

    Tax season is coming, and if you're a high earner, there's a good chance you're paying more than you should without realizing it. Priya sits down with Eric Dauphin, CPA, to break down why W-2 earners often get crushed on taxes compared to wealthy people, why the backdoor Roth obsession is overblown, and what actually matters when you're trying to keep more of what you make. This isn't about loopholes. It's about understanding what you can actually control and making decisions based on clarity, not fear. Takeaways: Why high earners pay worse taxes than people with more wealthThe real math behind Roth vs. traditional retirement accountsWhy tax diversification beats tax avoidance Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth Guest Bio: Eric Dauphin is a CPA who specializes in tax strategy for business owners and high earners, not just compliance, but planning that supports growth and better decision-making. He has over 10 years of experience across corporate and personal tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and software implementation. He's built his own firm, so he doesn't just advise entrepreneurs, he relates to them. Eric earned his MBA in Public Accounting from SUNY Oswego. Talk to him about his German Shepherd, SU sports, and all things money, coffee, and business. The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

    27 min

  6. JAN 15

    Ep 53 | Are you guilt-tripping yourself into dating beneath you?

    In this episode of The F. Word, Priya tackles a quiet but powerful tension many high-achieving women carry: the guilt of wanting a partner whose ambition, stability, or lifestyle aligns with the one they grew up with. Through real conversations and cultural reframing, she unpacks how privilege can turn into self-betrayal, why shame is often mistaken for humility, and how staying in the wrong relationship out of guilt creates resentment, not virtue. This is a conversation about honesty, alignment, and why your life partner is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. Takeaways: Wanting stability, ambition, or alignment in a partner doesn’t make you shallow, it makes you self-aware.Privilege isn’t something you need to apologize for, but it does give you clarity about the life you want to build.Financial compatibility isn’t about money, it’s about shared values, direction, and how you experience life together.Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

    17 min

  7. JAN 8

    Ep 52 | Why You Don’t Know What You Can Afford

    Most people aren’t stressed about money because they’re irresponsible, they’re stressed because they don’t actually know what they can afford. In this episode, Priya breaks down why traditional budgeting fails in real life and introduces a simpler, more human approach: one number that brings instant clarity to your spending. No spreadsheets. No guilt. Just a framework that lets you enjoy your money and build wealth at the same time as you head into 2026. Takeaways: Budgeting fails because it asks you to predict real life and real life doesn’t cooperate.Financial anxiety usually isn’t about income. It’s about how much lifestyle your income can afford.When your future is automated, you can spend what’s left guilt-free and finally stop second-guessing every purchase.Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

    12 min

  8. JAN 1

    Ep 51 | The Sex Talk That's Really About Money

    Money and sex have more in common than we’re comfortable admitting, and that discomfort is exactly the problem. In this episode, Priya sits down with Dirty Lola (sex educator, retail expert, and pleasure advocate) to unpack why two of the most human parts of life are also the most avoided. From how shame gets wired into us early, to why people delay pleasure until they feel they’ve “earned it,” this conversation reveals how our relationship with money often mirrors our relationship with sex. What starts as a sex talk quickly becomes a deeper conversation about permission, self-trust, communication, and the real cost of avoidance — emotionally, relationally, and financially. If you’ve ever postponed pleasure, clarity, or confidence waiting for the “right time,” this episode will hit. Takeaways: Shame thrives in silence — and both money and sex suffer when we avoid talking about them.Many people only allow themselves pleasure after a milestone… but that delay comes at a real cost.Budgeting isn’t just about numbers — it’s about permission, values, and self-worth.Pleasure (like money) works best when it’s intentional, communicated, and guilt-free Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth Guest Bio: Dirty Lola is a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger known for her no-shame, no-BS approach to sex education. A longtime host of Sex Ed A Go-Go and a featured Sexpert on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated The Principles of Pleasure, Lola has spent over a decade helping people talk about sex with more confidence, humor, and honesty. Whether she’s on stage, on screen, or in conversation, her warm candor and lived experience have made her a trusted voice in pleasure, relationships, and modern intimacy.The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.

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The F. Word with Priya Malani is the lifestyle-centric money podcast for high-earning 30-somethings who want to take control of their cash—no finance degree required. Whether you’re financially free or still figuring it out, Priya’s got your back. In each episode, she cuts through the jargon & teaches you the financial truths no one else is talking about—so you can make smarter money moves, without the stress. Disclaimer: Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational & educational purposes only. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal.

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  • Creator
    Priya Malani
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Priya Malani
  • Show Website
    The F. Word

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