We Can Do Hard Things Bad with Money? Get Better with Tori Dunlap
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Jul 29, 2025 Tori Dunlap, author of "Financial Feminist" and co-creator of an investing education platform, joins the conversation to tackle the taboo around discussing money, especially for women. She emphasizes how shame can hinder financial well-being and shares practical steps to improve our relationship with money. The discussion highlights the need for women to reclaim their power over finances and encourages listeners to break free from damaging narratives. Tori's insights aim to inspire financial independence and confidence among women.
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Shame Blocks Financial Empowerment
- Shame is the biggest barrier preventing women from facing and managing money issues.
- Women are conditioned to shrink their ambitions around money and often view financial success negatively.
Gender Roles Shape Money Views
- Girls are socially conditioned to value selflessness and caretaking over ingenuity.
- This conditioning makes it difficult for women to claim money and power for themselves without guilt.
Tori's First Money Memory
- Tori's first money memory involved her asking for a plastic-wrapped sandwich as a rare luxury.
- This memory ties money closely to love and scarcity in her mindset.
