How She Does It

Our show delves into all things women, money, and power every week… But the truth is, we can’t talk about women in power without also looking at women’s financial power. Even now, in 2023, women are woefully behind when it comes to investing and realizing the kind of financial freedom that can only come from building wealth.Thankfully, there are incredible women working tirelessly to make that very thing happen, and Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, Head of iShares Investment Strategy Americas at BlackRock, is one of them. This week, she joins us to discuss what inspired her to become an investor, what keeps her going when she runs ultra-marathons, and why women are willing to save their money — but not as willing to invest their money. BLACKROCK and iSHARES are trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates (together “BlackRock”). The information provided in this communication is solely for educational purposes and should not be construed as advice or an investment recommendation. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of BlackRock. BlackRock is not affiliated with HerMoney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The way we get our news is always changing — and lately, it seems to be changing more rapidly than ever before. One of the first outlets to make news bite-sized and informative was the Skimm, a newsletter that launched in 2012 and was developed by two former roommates, Danielle Weisberg and Carly Zakin. Danielle Weisberg joins us today to chat about why she calls herself a “reluctant entrepreneur”, how she and Carly make decisions and split responsibilities as co-CEOs, and what they’ve learned after 11 years of building theSkimm together.Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s a sobering statistic: Approximately 1 out of every 8 women will get diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. In other words, nearly every family will have some experience with breast cancer — whether it’s their mother, their aunt, or their friend. We also know how critical early diagnosis is and that advancements in diagnosing and treating breast cancer continue almost daily. Dr. Elisa Port shares her journey to becoming Chief of Breast Surgery at Mount Sinai, why it’s never too late to go into the healthcare field, and the most important steps women can take to prevent and treat breast cancer in this important episode for all women. Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know by now that women HAVE to invest if we want to turn our earnings into true wealth. Yet still, even in 2023, not enough women feel confident about investing. According to HerMoney’s 2023 State of Women survey, sponsored by Principal Financial Group, just 22% of female employees compared to 46% of male employees considered themselves knowledgeable about investing. Yet, we know that historically, women see better returns on their investments than men do. In other words, we’re better at it than men, but we’re also less confident than men. Thankfully, there are ways to get more women interested in investing — and more confident in doing so! Nancy offers her best strategies for constructing our portfolio like a dinner party invitation list, how to do your research and ensure you’re buying stocks with strong management teams, and the big wins (and losses) she’s weathered along the way. Join us! Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice, and even giveaways via the HerMoney Newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all want to grow our careers… but what happens when you’re already at the top, or in the C-suite? How, exactly, do you go from COO to CEO? Or from CMO to starting your own business? Career coach Elizabeth Pearson has a unique approach — she says while you need to work your contacts on LinkedIn, you also need to trust in the universe to lead you in the right direction. As author of the book, “Career Confinement,” Pearson helps women in leadership positions take control of their careers and thrive in male-dominated fields. Hear her advice on banishing limiting beliefs, and how we can use spiritual practice and meditation to help us find fulfilling careers that are more aligned with our souls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be a ballet dancer, you must be a dancer, an athlete, and a performer all at the same time. It is a competitive and complex hierarchy, with thousands of dancers funneling to just a small handful at the very top. And that tiny percentage of ballerinas at the pinnacle has looked the same for over 100 years… There is an overwhelming lack of diversity in the professional ballet world, and the prevalent stereotypes persist around who achieves success. Misty Copeland turned these notions on their head when she became American Ballet Theatre’s first Black Principal dancer and ballet’s biggest superstar. Listen in to hear more about the obstacles Misty has faced and how she’s overcome them, why she felt an immediate bond with Prince, and what she’s doing to change ballet to make it more accessible to everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This fall, millions of college students are stepping onto campus for the first time. The first months of college are also the first moments when many of us dream about how we want to make our marks on the world. While some of us changed majors many times before we decided what path we wanted to take, others were laser-focused on their futures from day one. We’ve all heard stories of successful entrepreneurs who got their start in their college dorm rooms — Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Liz Elting. Liz Elting is the founder of TransPerfect — now the world’s largest language translation company — which she launched in an NYU dorm room in 1992 without any outside funding. Her new book: “Dream Big and Win: Translating Power Into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business” chronicles the ups and downs of starting a company from nothing. Listen to the episode to hear the qualities Liz was looking for when hiring her core team of employees, why she decided not to take venture capital money, and what lessons she learned from eventually selling the business to her ex-fiancé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women’s basketball is having a moment, and if you’ve been watching more than usual these days, you’re not alone. In fact, you’re among millions. This year, the WBNA had its most-watched regular session in 21 years. And we love to see these highly skilled, incredibly powerful women get the recognition they deserve — on and off the court. One of the women we have to thank for this is the first-ever commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert. Since being appointed commissioner in 2019, she has not only executed a historic player-first Collective Bargaining Agreement that addresses everything from compensation to health and wellness, but she’s also built and socialized a new economic framework to drive league revenue and owner success, and led the WNBA through the pandemic. Listen to the episode to hear about Cathy’s people-first strategy as a leader and how that translates to her role as Commissioner. Snag all the latest episodes, savvy budgeting tips, investing advice, and even giveaways at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These past few years we’ve noticed something interesting in the retail industry – small brands are turning “boring” pantry staples into products that are actually really cool. And one of those brands is “Supergoop!” sunscreen – they turned a product in a category that seemed so set in its ways into something fun that we all should be wearing every day. Realizing the potential of Supergoop!, Amanda Baldwin left her high-end Wall Street job to step into the role of CEO six years ago. Since then, the company has not only become highly profitable, it’s also grown over 30x and secured a majority investment from Blackstone Growth. Listen to the episode to hear more about Amanda Baldwin’s winding career journey (from LVMH to Catterton) and what she’s learned about spotting “brands with a capital B” along the way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cost of pharmaceuticals is so… well, murky. Prescription drug affordability is truly a crisis in our country — in 2023, more than one-third of Americans said they’ve not filled a necessary prescription due to cost. And women are more likely than men to report cost-related barriers to filling their prescription medicines. That’s the primary reason Susan Lang started Visory Health – to help our most vulnerable populations save millions on healthcare. Listen in to hear more about Susan’s incredible career in healthcare, why she decided not to take funding when she started Visory Health, and the reason she thinks the prescription drug industry will change rapidly in the coming years.Join the HerMoney community! For the latest episode drops and financial news-you-can-use, subscribe to our newsletter at Hermoney.com/subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices