Financial Feminist

Get in, feminists –– we’re reading Dave Ramsey (so you don’t have to). In this very special episode, Tori is joined by Bad with Money’s Gabe Dunn for their review of Dave’s most recent book, Baby Step Millionaires. With their powers combined, Tori and Gabe tackle everything from the cult-y vibes to the outright bad advice and the not-so-subtle racism and classism in this particular edition of Dave’s curriculum. You’ll learn something new and get some good laughs while doing so.Learn more about our guests, read episode transcripts, get resources from the show, and more on our show notes page: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/dave-ramsey-takedown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gender pay gap is real –– but reducing it down to simply “not paying women enough” ignores the broader picture. Today, Tori is joined by Linda Babcock, a professor of economics at Carnegie Mellon and author of “Women Don’t Ask” and “Ask for It” to talk about the deeper reasons why women are paid less than men, and how we can better advocate for ourselves and other women in our lives through small changes in how we approach our work and discussions around our compensation. Learn more about our guests, read episode transcripts, get resources from the show, and more on our show notes page: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/gender-wage-gap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Money is complicated –– and it’s made even more complicated by relationship dynamics. As a nod to spooky season, in today’s episode, Tori guides you through some common “financial red flags” in both romantic, friend, and family relationships and how to navigate conversations with said friends and family around finances when your boundaries aren’t being respected.Learn more about our guests, read episode transcripts, get resources from the show, and more on our show notes page: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/financial-red-flags Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do the dying have to teach us about money? Doc G (aka Jordan Grumet) learned firsthand what constitutes a regret-free life while working in hospice and now teaches others how to do the same. In this episode, Doc G and Tori discuss financial independence through the lens of living a full life while also getting smart with your finances, Doc G’s parable of the three brothers, and why hitting the title of “FI/RE” isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.Learn more about our guests, read episode transcripts, get resources from the show, and more on our show notes page: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/living-regret-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With less than a month to the midterms, it’s never been more important to understand the power of your vote and the importance of understanding how our government actually works. We wanted to know more about the electoral college, misinformation, and why there’s so much money in politics –– so we sat down with Sharon McMahon, who you may know as America’s Government teacher. During this lively conversation, Tori and Sharon dive into the nuances of the American government, from Citizens United to who’s actually in charge of your school district's curriculum. We also learn A LOT of shocking details about Aaron Burr.Learn more about our guests, read episode transcripts, get resources from the show, and more on our show notes page: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/how-the-government-works Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that you can negotiate more than salary when it comes to a job offer? So many candidates immediately shut down job offers if the salary isn’t 100% in their range but may be neglecting other important factors in your total compensation package. Today, Tori breaks down some of the most common types of benefits and how you can negotiate them, including health care, stock options, PTO, flex work, and more.Get resources mentioned in the show, learn more about our guests, and read episode transcripts: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/negotiating-benefits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domestic violence is an equal opportunity epidemic, and today’s guest, Jan Edgar Langbein is here to dispel the myths around domestic violence and share the common red flags in relationships and how we can help women around us who are experiencing various forms of partner violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, there is help. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, available 24/7 at 800-799-7233.Learn more about our guests, read episode transcripts, get resources from the show, and more on our show notes page: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/signs-of-financial-abuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tori sits down with Dr. Stephanie Graff, who shares about her time and research as an oncologist specializing in Breast Cancer –– answering some of the biggest questions we had about risks, treatment, financial implications, and how Breast Cancer affects women specifically. We also hear stories from three women –– Marissa Thomas, Paige More, and DeeDee Gilchrist, who share their journeys, and the organizations they’ve been a part of or co-founded to help support women facing a Breast Cancer diagnosis. Learn more about our guests, their organizations, and how to help in the fight against breast cancer: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/cost-of-breast-cancer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 9 years old, host Tori Dunlap started her first business placing vending machines around her hometown. When she graduated college and sold that small business, it helped pay for her college and inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs. In this episode, she shares her story, what she learned from owning a small business as a tween, and the lessons cultivated filling candy machines she still utilizes today.Get resources mentioned in the show, learn more about our guests, and read episode transcripts: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two financial educators are better than one, so we’re thrilled to be joined by Jannese Torres, the host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast and Latina financial educator. In this episode, Jannese and Tori answer questions from both the Her First $100K and Yo Quiero Dinero communities on everything side hustle and building a small business. You’ll hear their stories of dumping corporate jobs, figuring out their value proposition, and what they wish they had known when starting their side hustle journeys.Get resources mentioned in the show, learn more about our guests, and read episode transcripts: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-show-notes/side-hustle-101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices