Rebecca Walker: Women Talk Money (EP.208)

There’s no doubt about it; money is a taboo topic in our society. But not talking about money only serves to uphold inequalities and injustices. Rebecca Walker is an advocate for transparency and, during this episode of the Rational Reminder Podcast, she shares the importance of exploring the factors that have influenced our relationship with money so that we can begin to understand how we can use money as a tool to effect the kind of changes we want to see in the world. This is the intention behind her latest collection, Women Talk Money. No matter your gender, race, or financial standing, this episode will provide you with a new perspective on how to approach money. Rebecca is a well-known speaker, author, consultant and was named by Time Magazine as one of the most influential leaders of her generation. Tune in today.

Key Points From This Episode:

What money represents and why it is so important that we understand it better. [0:02:21]
The intention behind Rebecca’s latest collection, Women Talk Money. [0:03:05]
A brief overview of some of the stories Rebecca shares in her book about our relationship with money and how it impacts our lives and society as a whole. [0:05:13]
How race, class, and gender impact how knowledge about money is transferred. [0:08:50]
Problems that arise when we aren’t transparent about our finances. [0:11:22]
How the way we approach money ties into many broader societal issues. [0:15:45]
Examples of how not talking about money renders people powerless. [0:17:45]
Rebecca explains how she has taught her son about money from a young age. [0:20:58]
Rebecca’s approach to talking to other people about money. [0:22:30]
Issues that may stem from an obsession with money. [0:24:32]
How Rebecca defines “enough.” [0:27:09]
The role that men can play in empowering women in relation to money. [0:29:24]
Advice for women who are struggling to form a healthy relationship with money. [0:33:33]
How Rebecca defines success in her own life. [0:36:04]