The Money with Katie Show Why We Judge Women’s Spending, What We Hide, & What We’re Afraid to Admit
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Dec 17, 2025 Lindsey Stanberry, a writer and media entrepreneur known for founding Refinery29's Money Diaries, joins the conversation. She discusses how candid financial stories expose cultural judgments about women's spending choices. Insights from the Money Diaries comments reveal societal pressures surrounding financial decisions. Lindsey also explores the emotional toll of balancing work and parenting, and the allure of the FIRE movement, which often overlooks crucial realities like childcare. Finally, she reflects on the dark side of optimization and the value of sharing personal narratives.
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The Viral Origin Story
- Lindsey Stanberry recounts the first Money Diary that mentioned cocaine and how it set a confessional, salacious tone for the series.
- The unexpected honesty made the format feel immediate and viral to readers and editors alike.
Comments Reveal Cultural Judgments
- The Money Diaries revealed not just spending but how readers felt about women earning and spending money.
- The comment section became a venting ground that exposed cultural judgments and envy.
Internship With Hidden Allowance
- Lindsey describes a viral diary of a young intern whose headline hid parental support and allowances.
- Readers reacted angrily when the support was later revealed, showing how context changes perception.