Financial Feminist

Can building a personal brand help you in your job hunt? Just ask our guest, Corporate Natalie. You might recognize Natalie from her viral TikToks, where she pokes fun at corporate life –– she joins us today to chat about building a personal brand and how to use that brand to either build your own thriving creator career or land your dream job. Tori and Natalie also chat about how the creator economy is changing the game for pay transparency and the joys and challenges that come alongside being the face of an internet brand.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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to finding a job, getting in the door is half the battle, but what do you do after you finally get that interview you’ve been dreaming of? In this episode, Tori Dunlap shares how she coaches women through a successful interview to help applicants put their best foot forward. You’ll learn everything from how to prep beforehand to how to follow up after your interview. 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/interview-prep-tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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