Getting Rich Together

Join me this week with the brilliant Liz Faircloth, co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER and a powerhouse in the world of women's real estate investing. Liz has been building her real estate portfolio for years, focusing on owning and managing residential and commercial properties, while also creating platforms that empower women to achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. In this enlightening conversation, Liz takes us through her journey from a middle-class upbringing in New Jersey to becoming a successful real estate investor and community builder. She shares the single book that transformed her perspective on wealth building and set her on a path to financial independence. We discuss the challenges Liz faced during the 2008 market crash, how she and her husband navigated through financial difficulties, and the strategic decisions that helped them build a portfolio of thousands of multifamily units. Liz also opens up about her personal journey of finding purpose beyond wealth accumulation, which ultimately led to the creation of InvestHER. This conversation is filled with practical wisdom on real estate investing, building successful teams, and making a meaningful impact while achieving financial freedom. Key Topics: Growing up in a middle-class family and the early money lessons that shaped Liz's approach to finance Getting her start in real estate with a $30,000 family loan and navigating the 2008 market crash The strategic transition from scattered investments to focusing on multifamily properties Building effective teams and partnerships while learning to set clear boundaries Finding purpose beyond wealth accumulation and the birth of The Real Estate InvestHER Creating supportive communities for women in real estate through conferences and networking platforms Building a legacy that creates ripple effects of positive impact across generations Connect with Liz online: The Real Estate InvestHER: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/ InvestHER Conference: https://investhercon.therealestateinvesther.com/ InvestHER Plus: https://plus.investhercommunity.com/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalystsummit.com/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

I am joined this week by the remarkable Hall Rockefeller. Hall is a sixth-generation member of the iconic Rockefeller family and an entrepreneur reimagining how women can invest in and support female artists through her business, Lesson Half. Today, we dive deep into her journey from growing up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to becoming a passionate advocate for women artists and art investors. You'll hear about Hall's early entrepreneurial ventures, all of which foreshadowed her future as a business owner. Hall shares her transition from retail work to art writing and how the pandemic unexpectedly kickstarted her personal art collection. She explains her mission of developing a "matronage" philosophy—not just about women buying art by women artists, but creating substantive, holistic engagement with their careers over time. Listen as Hall talks about the importance of financial literacy for women, the potential returns on art investment, and how collecting art can be both personally fulfilling and financially rewarding. Hall's story is a testament to finding your unique path at the intersection of passion and purpose while creating space for women to build wealth through value-aligned investments. Key Topics: Growing up in the Rockefeller family and how that legacy inspired Hall's entrepreneurial spirit Hall's childhood business ventures and early money mindset around saving Navigating life after college and searching for work that provided both intellectual stimulation and creative problem-solving The transition from retail work to writing about art and founding Lesson Half How the pandemic created space for Hall to begin collecting art The "matronage" philosophy and empowering women to invest in female artists Looking at art as an alternative asset class with examples of significant returns How Hall approaches advising clients on art purchases and investment decisions Balancing legacy wealth with personal financial decisions and business investments The legacy Hall hopes to create in promoting female creativity across all mediums The joy of spending on home decor, craft, and vintage fashion Connect with Hall online: Websites: https://lessthanhalf.org/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: https://syamabunten.com/ Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit (May 13th at MasterCard HQ in Manhattan): https://wealthcatalystsummit.com/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

I am joined this week by the brilliant Kate Cannova. Kate is a powerhouse Broadway producer with a fascinating dual career path that has allowed her to pursue her creative passions while maintaining financial stability. In this episode, Kate shares her journey from being a young performer in Broadway shows to navigating the corporate world while building her producing career. You'll hear about Kate's early money mindset growing up in a traditional Italian-American family, her formative experiences that instilled a fierce desire for financial independence, and how she strategically planned each phase of her professional life. Kate opens up about her education at USC, her transition into corporate America, and how she balanced demanding corporate jobs with her continued work in theater. She details her bold decision to leave the corporate world to focus entirely on her production company, the devastating impact of the pandemic just months later, and how she pivoted to working alongside her husband in his auto parts business while continuing to produce Broadway shows. Listen as Kate explains her approach to democratizing Broadway investing by targeting at least 40% of women and people of color in her productions and ensuring that at least 50% are first-time Broadway investors. Her insights on maintaining separate finances in marriage, her philosophy on investing in arts and culture, and finding balance in a demanding dual-career life offer valuable lessons for anyone pursuing their passions while building financial security. Key Topics: Growing up in a traditional Italian-American family and how that shaped Kate's perspective on money and work ethic Starting work at age 11 as a performer in a Broadway show and developing financial independence early Strategically planning career moves while maintaining financial security Balancing corporate success with pursuing creative passions in theater The experience of leaving a secure corporate job and pivoting during the pandemic Democratizing Broadway investing by increasing participation from women and people of color Managing unconventional work arrangements with her husband while maintaining separate finances Connect with Kate online: Website: https://www.wheelership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecannova/ Instagram: @kate.cannova Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit:http://www.wealthcatalystsummit.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

I am joined this week by the incredible Stephanie Skryzowski, founder of 100 Degrees Consulting, which has been helping nonprofit leaders grow and expand into their fullest potential for years. Stephanie isn't just a successful business founder—she's passionate about increasing wealth while making a meaningful impact. In this inspiring conversation, Stephanie shares her journey from childhood entrepreneurship to becoming a CFO at 28 and eventually launching her thriving consulting business. She opens up about her early career pivoting away from law, discovering her purpose in nonprofit finance, and how she built a successful company while prioritizing impact and financial abundance. Stephanie challenges the common nonprofit mindset that you must sacrifice financial well-being to do meaningful work, arguing instead that we can "ditch the scarcity mindset" and thrive while serving causes we care about. She reveals how she's built her business to support nonprofits while creating financial freedom for herself and her team. Don't miss her powerful insights on building a profitable business model, making strategic decisions like selling off a portion of her company, and embracing the limitless potential of entrepreneurship! Key Topics: Her childhood entrepreneurial spirit and creative money-making ventures The career pivot that led her from law to nonprofit finance Challenging the "martyr to the mission" mentality in nonprofit work Building a profitable business model serving mission-driven organizations Making the strategic decision to sell off a portion of her business Embracing abundance and seeing no ceiling on wealth potential Creating a legacy of financial empowerment, especially for women Connect with Stephanie online: Website: 100 Degrees Consulting LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieskryzowski/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: www.wealthcatalystsummit.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

I am joined this week by the fearless and powerful Sherry Finkel Murphy. As the CEO and founder of Madina Molly, Sherry helps people navigate financial education and planning, empowering women to gain confidence in their financial decisions and build secure futures. Today, we dive deep into Sherry's journey from her beginnings as a latchkey kid in suburban New York to becoming a trailblazer in wealth management. You'll hear about Sherry's early exposure to strong work ethics, watching her father work six days a week at his hardware store while her mother pursued her own business career after graduating from NYU. Sherry shares her first entrepreneurial experiences, starting with a 4:30 AM shift at a bagel bakery, and how her early money mindset shaped her approach to financial independence. She reveals her mother's pivotal advice that led her to purchase her first condo at just 24 years old, and how an unexpected bet with a college friend redirected her career toward the emerging field of computing. Listen as Sherry discusses breaking glass ceilings in technology sales, developing her concept of a "forget you fund" that enabled career pivots, and her transition into financial services. Sherry's story illustrates the power of financial independence and how she's using her experience to help women build parallel infrastructures in a system that wasn't designed for them. This conversation is filled with wisdom on retirement planning for 100-year lives, building legacies through philanthropy, and creating financial confidence that allows women to sleep at night. Sherry's journey reminds us that financial education isn't just about money—it's about freedom, empowerment, and creating the life you want on your own terms. Key Topics: Growing up as a latchkey kid in suburban New York and how that shaped Sherry's work ethic and perception around money Early financial independence with her first property purchase at age 24 following her mother's empowering advice How a college bet led to an unexpected career pioneering in the early days of computing Breaking glass ceilings in male-dominated technology sales and the importance of self-advocacy The concept of a "forget you fund" and how it enabled career pivots and mid-career sabbaticals Transitioning from technology executive to financial planner and launching Madina Molly Building parallel financial infrastructures for women and creating an endowment to support caregiving across generations Connect with Sherry online: LinkedIn: Sherry Finkel Murphy Join the Madrina Molly Community: A space to ask financial planning and longevity planning questions without anyone trying to sell financial products Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: www.wealthcatalystsummit.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

I am joined this week by the incredible Marcia Dawood, an accomplished angel investor who's changing the way we think about capital and investing. Marcia is a powerful voice for inclusive, values-driven investing and she is here today to support us in understanding and applying the value of investing to build capital. In this enlightening conversation, Marcia shares how her father taught her budgeting at age nine, setting the foundation for her financial philosophy of "always live below your means." We explore her journey from retail buying to a 17-year career at Kaplan, discussing the champions who believed in her and how she navigated corporate America as a woman. Marcia reveals her path to angel investing, how she created targeted "money buckets" for different investments, and the unique perspective she gained experiencing angel ecosystems across multiple U.S. cities. Her mission to democratize investing access, especially for women, is inspiring and practical. Don't miss her vision for creating more "financial fluidity" that allows people to align their money with their values and support innovations they want to see in the world! Key Topics: Early money lessons from her father that shaped her financial foundation Her 17-year career journey and the importance of having champions in the workplace How she started angel investing and overcame initial misconceptions Creating financial "buckets" for different purposes and risk levels Her unique perspective from experiencing angel investing in different U.S. cities Her mission to democratize access to angel investing, especially for women Finding joy in generosity and the alignment of money with personal values Connect with Marcia Dawood: Websites: Angel Nextdoor Podcast Marcia's Website Book: "Doing Good While Doing Well" LinkedIn: Marcia Dawood Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://women.win/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

Join me as I sit down with the incredible Emma Tessler, the founder and CEO of Ninety Five Media, and host of the podcast Stop Scrolling, Start Scaling. In this episode, we discuss Emma's impressive and early rise to success as well as her life journey that encompasses values, money, and gratitude. Emma's story is filled with early examples of leadership and initiative, from self-organizing fundraisers as a child to managing part-time jobs in high school while maintaining stellar academic records. She shares her early passion for interior design after taking a class in high school, which eventually led to her attending the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology. Despite knowing her career path pretty clearly, she opens up about how she navigated the challenge of following this passion to NYC, where she barely made enough to cover living expenses. She reveals how this struggle opened up the doors for her to build Ninety Five Media, her social media marketing empire, while she commuted on the train to and from the city. Moving away from the interior design world wasn't always part of the plan, but the pandemic had other things in store for her. Emma also opens up about the significance of financial planning as an entrepreneur, how she set herself up for success early on, and her approach to earning, spending, and investing her money, including celebrating milestones with meaningful purchases. Key Topics: Having a self-starting mentality from childhood Getting eager to get into the workforce as early as possible Emma's first lessons in taxes with her first paychecks as a young girl Feeling like everyone else had everything figured out in high school and how she leveraged that into her passion for interior design Getting offered a job at the firm she interned at before she even graduated college Navigating life in NYC that didn't pay enough to cover living expenses How she spent a 4-hour-per-day commute building her online marketing business Embracing a "what's the worst that can happen?" mentality while building her business How the pandemic shook the interior design and marketing industry to its core Making the plan to leave her interior design job to go all in on her business The support systems Emma leaned on to help get her business off the ground Getting serious about saving, investing, and planning for retirement Doing a lot of money mindset work to get rid of mental blocks How her mom's entrepreneurial mindset impacted Emma as a kid Rewarding yourself with milestone gifts to remind yourself of your accomplishments as an entrepreneur Connect with Emma online: Websites: https://ninetyfivemedia.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmatessler/ Instagram: @ninety.five.media Podcast: Stop Scrolling, Start Scaling Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://women.win/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

Please join me in welcoming the brilliant Stephanie Kwong, an esteemed entrepreneur, founder, and self-healing extraordinaire. Stephanie shares her incredible journey of mastering her mind and life while also helping others discover their best selves. Stephanie opens up about her challenging childhood, growing up with immigrant parents from China. She shares her journey of feeling abandoned and criticized due to her parents' intense work routines and the cultural pressure to succeed. However, these early experiences taught her resilience and shaped her deep desire to work on herself, inspired by her mother's dedication to personal development despite how uncommon this life path was back in the 80s. Stephanie's story of navigating financial highs and lows, working multiple jobs, and learning about investment from a young age showcases her determination and work ethic rooted in her cultural upbringing. Despite initial dreams of entering the entertainment industry, Stephanie realized her true calling through unexpected life events and began paving her way as a life coach, leveraging her extensive background in personal development and psychology. As we explore Stephanie's future goals and aspirations, she shares her vision of creating a global impact through her company, Rapid Rewire Method, aiming to soon make transformational tools accessible to underserved communities. Stephanie's journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-work and aligning with one's true purpose while showcasing the profound impact of personal growth on professional success and legacy building. Key Topics: The difficult stories Stephanie had about her childhood and what it taught her about money at a young age The power of watching your parents heal from their own trauma and how it helped Stephanie begin her own personal healing journey Stephanie's early steps to earn and save money at 15 years old, and how her mom helped her navigate it The early college jobs that later set Stephanie up for success and a more serious career What Stephanie's host family in a Spain study abroad program taught her about career decisions Moving to LA to try a career in acting — and quickly pivoting to something else Stephanie's motivation to start sorting through her conditioning and mentality around money The incredible opportunity to move to Italy that changed Stephanie's career trajectory for good Becoming a certified life coach and how she found ways to get paid experience early on Getting hyper-focused on high-performing clients to make and receive the most impact from her work How Stephanie handled the early finances in her business and the pivotal role her mom made in all of it What shift occurred that finally motivated Stephanie away from being in the coaching business Building the Rapid Rewire Method brand Learning to grow and scale yourself alongside your business Looking to give access to the Rapid Rewire Method to lower income clients so she can make an impact on a global scale Connect with Stephanie online: Websites: https://rapidrewiremethod.com/ https://www.stephaniekwong.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniekaikwong/ Instagram: @iamstephaniekwong Podcast: https://www.stephaniekwong.com/podcast Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://women.win/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

Please join me in welcoming the brilliant Keri Finley, an esteemed investor, board director, and founder, as she shares her incredible life story and her impressive career in finance with us. We start with the most impactful moments of Keri's early life in Los Angeles during a recession, where her family's financial struggles ignited a lifelong determination for stability and success. Influenced by her upbringing, Keri showcases how those formative experiences shaped her disciplined approach to money and savings later down the road. We'll explore how Keri's educational journey set her up for her first job at Morgan Stanley and the pivotal moments that defined her career at Third Point. She discloses her personal investment strategies, where even early on, her bonuses were always earmarked for savings, providing a window into her meticulous financial planning. Keri was also gracious enough to get vulnerable with us and shared about her early retirement, her move to California, and the challenging personal and professional setbacks she faced. Amidst the founding of Tacora Capital, she found herself in a "dark night of the soul" after facing some bad press, personal and professional betrayal, and the dissolution of her marriage. Through the darkness, Keri emerged triumphant and learned the importance of aligning with ethical people and the value of genuine relationships as she navigated her new venture. Her remarkable story is not just about financial acumen but also about resilience, integrity, and finding joy and balance through life's trials. Key Topics: Keri's earliest money memories that shaped her perspective on spending and saving Why Keri took every AP class possible in high school Deciding to attend Columbia University and how she and her family managed to cover the costs of education Prioritizing partying a little too much at the start of university Earning her first job at Morgan Stanley after graduating from Columbia Navigating finances in her early career in NYC How Keri's early money memories came back to shape her spending and saving habits in adulthood The unique path Keri's investment journey took as she started her career How to get involved in closed-end funds Keri's experience at Third Point managing nearly $4 billion in funds after 9 years How Keri and her partner managed finances and money conversations in their early careers Retiring early to move to California with her partner Learning how to figure out who's real and who's fake in business in California The "dark night of the soul" moments that changed Keri's perspective on loyalty, trust, and integrity in others Navigating the different sets of standards placed on women in finance Finding a new opportunity and a fresh start with Tacora Capital What Keri's investing in today Spending money on convenience and simplicity Connect with Keri online: Websites: https://www.tacoracap.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-findley-4a974a10a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tacora-capital/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://women.win/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com

I am joined this week by the incredible Jen Risher, author of "We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth" and co-founder of Half My DAF. Jen is an advocate for open conversations about money and a trailblazer in philanthropy who's helping reshape how people think about giving and investing. Today, we dive deep into Jen's journey from her middle-class upbringing in Seattle to becoming unexpectedly wealthy through her and her husband's early careers at Microsoft and Amazon. You'll hear about Jen's earliest money memories - from picking up leaves for pennies to opening her first bank account at age five - and how these formative experiences shaped her views on saving, investing, and what it means to have wealth. Jen opens up about the emotional complexities of sudden wealth, including the silence and shame she felt when she couldn't discuss her new financial reality with friends. She shares the challenging conversations with family members about money, her fear of being judged for her wealth, and how writing her book helped her process these experiences. Listen as Jen discusses her journey to aligning her investments with her values, her focus on supporting women fund managers of color, and her commitment to economic and racial equity. This conversation is filled with insights about breaking the taboo around money conversations, the importance of self-trust, and how we can all use our resources - whether financial or otherwise - to create positive change in the world. Key Topics: 1. Growing up in Seattle and early money lessons about saving and investing 2. Teaching English in Japan and beginning her investment journey 3. Career path from advertising to Microsoft and meeting her husband 4. The emotional challenges of sudden wealth and the silence around money 5. Using money as a tool: Aligning investments with values and supporting women 6. Learning to say "no" and establishing healthy boundaries with wealth 7. Parenting through wealth and helping her daughters develop their own money stories Connect with Jen online: Websites: https://www.jenrisher.com/ https://halfmydaf.com/ Book: We Need to Talk: A Memoir About Wealth Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://syamabunten.com/ Download Syama's Guide to Getting Rich: www.syamabunten.com Women & Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://women.win/ Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com