25 episodes

Is your partner a "broke dude"? What is their credit score? If they were gone tomorrow, would you be able to take care of yourself? In No Romance Without Finance, we join host and TikTok sensation Pattie Ehsaei as she opens hard-hitting discussions around love, money and everything in between. Each week, Pattie brings in experts and explores the first date taboo we all love to avoid…money!
You'll learn how to manage your money, maintain financial independence in a relationship, and open difficult conversations with your partner about money and finances. Produced by Citizens of Sound, No Romance Without Finance is THE podcast for the modern woman.

No Romance Without Finance Pattie Ehsaei

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

Is your partner a "broke dude"? What is their credit score? If they were gone tomorrow, would you be able to take care of yourself? In No Romance Without Finance, we join host and TikTok sensation Pattie Ehsaei as she opens hard-hitting discussions around love, money and everything in between. Each week, Pattie brings in experts and explores the first date taboo we all love to avoid…money!
You'll learn how to manage your money, maintain financial independence in a relationship, and open difficult conversations with your partner about money and finances. Produced by Citizens of Sound, No Romance Without Finance is THE podcast for the modern woman.

    The Rise of the Huntress: Breaking Evolutionary Stereotypes with Cara Wall-Scheffler

    The Rise of the Huntress: Breaking Evolutionary Stereotypes with Cara Wall-Scheffler

    In the Season 2 Finale of No Romance Without Finance, Pattie is joined by the brilliant Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler, Professor and Co-Chair of the Department of Biology at Seattle Pacific University. Forget what you thought you knew about our ancestors–Cara’s research shows that women weren’t just gatherers and caretakers, they were hunters. Together, Pattie and Cara explore the cultural narratives that hold women back, how society’s success relies on women’s work, and how the huntresses of time past can inspire women today.



    Links:


    Follow Pattie Ehsaei on social media:
    https://www.instagram.com/duchessofdecorum/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@duchessofdecorum?lang=en


    Follow Dr. Cara Wall-Scheffler’s research & work:
    https://twitter.com/wallscheffler?lang=en
    https://stories.spu.edu/articles/professor-cara-wall-scheffler-debunks-the-myth-of-men-as-hunters-and-women-as-gatherers/



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    • 34 min
    Behind the Pockets: Unveiling Financial Transparency with Maya Lau

    Behind the Pockets: Unveiling Financial Transparency with Maya Lau

    In this episode, Pattie speaks with Maya Lau, writer, researcher, and host of the award-winning podcast "Other People's Pockets." Join Pattie and Maya as they dish about salary transparency, giving the side-eye to gender pay gaps, and why it's essential to have the financial talk before you put a ring on it. They'll tackle the drama of public proposals, break down the real cost of weddings, and sprinkle some financial fairy dust on the age-old question of love and money. 


    Links:
    Follow Pattie Ehsaei on social media:
    https://www.instagram.com/duchessofdecorum/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@duchessofdecorum?lang=en


    Follow Maya and her podcast, “Other People’s Pockets”:
    https://www.mayalau.com/
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/other-peoples-pockets/id1655009015
    Follow Pattie:

    Website

    TikTok

    Instagram

    • 40 min
    Oh The Pivots You'll Make: Unpacking Baggage with Michaela Guzy

    Oh The Pivots You'll Make: Unpacking Baggage with Michaela Guzy

    In this episode, Pattie is joined by Michaela Guzy, founder of the editorial content house, OhThePeopleYouMeet. Together, they dive into her content empire and her pivot from the corporate world. Michaela bravely shares the vulnerable tales from past relationships, the red flags she ignored, and the gifts she received from the universe when she learned to let go of things that aren’t meant for her. From heartbreaks to high triumphs, you’ll hear it all!


    Links:
    Follow Pattie Ehsaei on social media:
    https://www.instagram.com/duchessofdecorum/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@duchessofdecorum?lang=en


    Follow Michaela & her work:
    www.OhThePeopleYouMeet.com
    https://www.instagram.com/michaelaguzy/?hl=en



    Follow Pattie:

    Website

    TikTok

    Instagram

    • 51 min
    The Diplomatic Diaries: Goli Ameri

    The Diplomatic Diaries: Goli Ameri

    In this episode, Pattie is joined by Goli Ameri, former U.S. diplomat and current CEO of StartItUp, an AI-driven mobile platform providing personalized business guidance to millions of Solopreneurs. Goli shares her career journey, and how her unwavering passion for human rights is what led her to serve as the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Education and Cultural Affairs. She also shares her remarkable immigration story and discusses the challenges she faced as a working mother, shedding light on the concept of "mom guilt" and the constant juggling act between career and family.


    Links:
    Follow Pattie Ehsaei on social media:
    https://www.instagram.com/duchessofdecorum/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@duchessofdecorum?lang=en


    Learn more about Goli and follow her work:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/goliameri/
    https://uscpublicdiplomacy.org/users/goli_ameri



    Follow Pattie:

    Website

    TikTok

    Instagram

    • 38 min
    Mind The Gap: The Reality of Salary Inequality feat. Linda Babcock

    Mind The Gap: The Reality of Salary Inequality feat. Linda Babcock

    In this episode, Pattie is joined by renowned behavioral economist Linda Babcock. Linda, the founder and director of the Program for Research and Outreach on Gender Equity in Society (PROGRESS), is a trailblazer in understanding the barriers women face in the workplace and developing evidence-based solutions to promote gender equality. Linda and Pattie dive into the true roots of the gender pay gap, and how equitable distribution of labor is the key to narrowing the divide. They also explore the double standard of workplace behaviors and the perceptions of men as "the boss" and women as "bossy”.


    Links:
    Follow Pattie Ehsaei on social media:
    https://www.instagram.com/duchessofdecorum/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@duchessofdecorum?lang=en


    Learn more about Linda’s research:
    https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/sds/people/faculty/linda-babcock.html
    https://twitter.com/linda_c_babcock?lang=en



    Follow Pattie:

    Website

    TikTok

    Instagram

    • 40 min
    No Fairy Tale Needed: How Nicole Eckels Built A Fragrance Empire

    No Fairy Tale Needed: How Nicole Eckels Built A Fragrance Empire

    In this episode, we welcome Nicole Eckels, Founder and CEO of Glasshouse Fragrances. Nicole shares how her love of travel and all things glamorous ignited her entrepreneurial journey, and how a gap in the fragrance market set the stage for it all. Learn the 3 most vital traits for all entrepreneurs, and how waiting for “Prince Charming” will get you nowhere – because he’s not coming. 


    Links:
    Follow Pattie Ehsaei on social media:
    https://www.instagram.com/duchessofdecorum/
    https://www.tiktok.com/@duchessofdecorum?lang=en


    Follow Nicole and Glasshouse Fragrances:
    https://www.instagram.com/nicoleeckels/?hl=en
    https://us.glasshousefragrances.com/
    Follow Pattie:

    Website

    TikTok

    Instagram

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

Jessl95 ,

Highly recommend listening

I ran into Pattie’s podcast and I couldn’t stop listening, I felt motivated to make better decisions when it came to saving money. Relatable when in came to past relationships. Educational for my kids future and my own. You will not only enjoy listening but also benefit from her podcast.

I Make Comedies ,

A must listen!

Pattie is an insightful and sharp voice in personal finance and her podcast is as informative as it is entertaining.

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