Getting Rich Together

This week on Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Nancy Tsuei. Nancy is a force in the retail world, having built businesses and been at the forefront of brands like Bed Bath & Beyond, Millerknoll, Gap, and West Elm. But what many people don't know is her financial prowess and the inspiring ways she's evolved throughout her lifetime to create change, especially in the space of women and wealth. In this episode, we dive into how Nancy's parents shaped her relationship with money, the missteps and lessons she learned early in her career, and how she built multiple streams of income that work together to build on each other. As she enters her "third phase" of life, Nancy is focused on exiting the corporate world to be of service to others and is working on developing frameworks for deeper human connection. I hope you find Nancy's story as moving and motivational as I did. Her wealth of experience and wisdom is something we can all learn from, no matter what stage of our financial journey we're in. Key Topics: How Nancy's immigration story influenced her childhood Starting to build businesses as soon as possible Navigating financial trauma and learning to respect money from a young age Dealing with the ebbs and flows of finances right out of college Why everyone should invest in their 401k if they have it When Nancy started taking bigger risks with money Creating a "double helix" of income Moving into the third phase of her career away from corporate Money does not = happiness Nancy's approach to money conversations with her kids Spending on travel and experiences The role allyship will play in Nancy's legacy Connect with Nancy online: Instagram: @ntsuei LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-tsuei-2906321/ Articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hollycorbett/2024/02/29/the-great-wealth-transfer-what-it-means-for-women-and-for-the-world/?sh=64eb43cb6525 Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://scalingretail.com/, https://syamabunten.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

Fran Hauser is a true inspiration who has empowered women for decades through her work. In our conversation, she opens up about the profound money lessons she learned from her hardworking immigrant parents at a young age. From doing invoices for her father's business as a child to maxing out her 401k early in her career, Fran shares how those formative experiences instilled strong financial values around saving, responsibility, and appreciating earned income. We explore the pivotal moments that sparked Fran's passion for investing, like receiving stock options early on in her career and getting exposed to startup opportunities while working at Time, Inc. She shares fascinating insights into her evolving investment portfolio over the years, ultimately investing in over 35 female-founded companies across different sectors. Fran also gets real about the mindset shifts of running your own business versus having corporate resources to lean on. On a personal note, Fran shares her heartfelt approach to raising her two adopted sons. She prioritizes passing down money principles through tools like Greenlight for their allowances, while balancing that with an appreciation for experiences over material items. Her reflections on creating an empowering legacy through her writing, speaking, and work with female authors is truly inspiring. Key Topics: Fran's early lessons about running a business Feeling lost in choosing a career path What Fran learned from her parents about saving money How stock options from her job changed her viewpoint on investing Fran's first venture into funding women-led startups Being clear about where you're putting your time and energy Lessons in running a business vs. working for a large corporation What money lessons she's passing on to her kids Money is a gift of experience A legacy of helping women unlock their full potential Connect with Fran online: Website (personal): https://www.franhauser.com/ Website (business): https://www.bookboundco.com/ Books: https://www.franhauser.com/books Instagram: @fran_hauser, @bookbound_co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franhauser/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://scalingretail.com/, https://syamabunten.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

On this week's episode of Getting Rich Together, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cam Rogers, a thought leader and powerhouse in the space of women and wealth. Cam shares her incredible journey with money, starting from her earliest memories of opening her first bank account as a child. Cam walks us through her career path, from working at JP Morgan handling institutional investment portfolios to her current role at Ellevest, a pioneering company focused on closing the gender investing gap. At Ellevest, Cam gets to directly serve women clients and help them overcome barriers to investing and building wealth. We talk about the "feminization of wealth" — the rising financial empowerment of women through earned income, business successes, and the great wealth transfer from baby boomers. Cam opened up about her personal investment philosophy and approach, where timing is very important in her strategy. She also shares how she finds joy in collecting art from diverse, contemporary women artists and using her wealth for travel and experiences. Key Topics: Earliest money memories as a kid What it was like working for JP Morgan right out of college Knowing when to walk away from risky investments Transitioning from JP Morgan to Ellevest How Cam's network has influenced her personal finance journey Balancing your risk when you first start investing Don't bet the house on a hard investment lesson The feminization of wealth Preparing for The Great Wealth Transfer Wealth means voting with your dollars to effect change Funding things that are transformational for society What purchases bring Cam joy Connect with Cameron online: Website (business): https://www.ellevest.com/ Instagram: @ellevest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-rogers-cfa-85768520/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod Website: https://scalingretail.com/, https://syamabunten.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

So many powerful women start with humble beginnings, and Amy Jo Martin is no exception. From a young age, she learned what it meant to truly work hard and pound pavement to get what you want in life. Effort has always been her superpower, and it's paid off in full. Now, she wants to give more women that same power to build their wealth by investing in themselves and each other. She believes that the more economic power we give to women, the stronger we all become. Her early investing stories will inspire you to consider time as its own form of currency, while her philosophy on wealth and legacy will leave you wanting to join the movement she's trailblazing. Join us to hear her inspiring story about learning to forge your own path in life while building up others along the way. Key Topics: Equating success with sacrifice early on in life Effort and hard work as a superpower for success Knowing she could be happy anywhere at any level of success or failure The pivotal career moment that changed her trajectory forever Asking a lot of questions to open doors to more wealth Always be aligned with who you're investing in Surrounding yourself with the right key influencers as you make investment decisions More women deserve opportunities to invest in each other Paying it forward generationally Investing in experiences and your own personal sanctuary Women don't just need mentorship, they need sponsorship Seeking like-hearted and like-minded individuals at Renegade Shifting our relationship with time and money for maximum economic impact Connect with Amy Jo online: Website (business): https://www.renegade.global/ Website (personal): https://amyjomartin.com/about-amy-jo Instagram: @amyjomartin Podcast: Why Not Now? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjomartin/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

When education meets determination, big things happen. Nyakio Grieco's entrepreneurial journey is no exception. During our conversation, she takes us back to her childhood growing up in a Kenyan-American household, instilled with the values of hard work, education, and giving back. Despite initial shyness, Nyakio found her voice and bravely struck out on her own in her mid-20s to launch her first beauty brand celebrating African ingredients. With fearless determination and a mere $172,000 in capital raised from credit cards and loved ones, Nyakio built her brand from the ground up while working tirelessly to ship orders and provide customer service herself. Though the path was difficult, with many starts and stops, her resilience shone through. In 2017, Nyakio's brand was acquired by Unilever, providing her with invaluable experience before she left to co-found her next ventures with her current business partner. Today, Nyakio is the co-founder of Thirteen Lune and Relevant Skin — companies centered on inclusivity by amplifying BIPOC-owned beauty brands from around the world. Her vision extends far beyond just business success. Nyakio hopes her legacy will be as a true catalyst in making the beauty industry more equitable. With plans to become a donor helping fund other entrepreneurs' dreams, this inspiring woman is paving the way for generational wealth in communities of color. Key Topics: Education is freedom — lessons from Nyakio's parents Finding moments to educate and inspire others to honor her dad's legacy Nyakio's first experiences with blatant racism in college Chasing big dreams to move to LA to start her career Getting exposed to the beauty industry through her assistant job Branching out on her own to build her own beauty brand Launching the brand in 180 boutiques with only $172,000 Staying disciplined about your business Self-worth lessons around accepting money from investors Exiting her first business to start the next one Don't take a backseat on the financial health of your business Teaching kids about poverty consciousness Normalizing women discussing money the same way men do Being a true catalyst for making the beauty industry more equitable Connect with Nyakio online: Websites: https://thirteenlune.com/, https://relevantskin.com/, https://www.nyakio.com/us/en Instagram: @nyakio, @relevant.skin LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyakio-grieco-1b13926/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

In this week's episode, I'm speaking with the incredible Lydia Fenet, an acclaimed auctioneer and two-time bestselling author. Lydia shares her story of how she grew her relationship with money and what it was like building an understanding of financial literacy throughout her life. After starting her career at Christie's auction house in her early 20s, she was suddenly faced with the reality of credit cards, saving, and advocating for yourself in the real world. Lydia takes us through her journey from first discovering she was way underpaid, to now investing in startups that she truly believes in and advocating for other women to do the same. Her story is truly inspiring for anyone (especially women) looking to jumpstart their investment portfolio and wanting to discover how much greater life can be when the answer is always "yes." Key Topics: Lydia's relationship with money as a child vs. where she is now Experiencing the true value of money from the ultra-wealthy in her 20s Learning to take charge of her own financial future The power of self-advocating always Getting into the layers of investing for the first time What she's currently interested in investing in Women shouldn't be scared of investing Money as a form of security Instilling financial literacy in children as a parent The future of Lydia's entrepreneurial journey Life is better when the answer is always "yes" Lydia's most joyful purchases What does legacy look like? Connect with Lydia online: Website: https://lydiafenet.com/ Instagram: @lydiafenet Books: The Most Powerful Woman in the Room is You, Claim Your Confidence Claim Your Confidence Podcast Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

"If you give capital to black women, you'll see entire communities change," says my wonderful guest this week, Kim Nixon. Kim's idea of legacy reaches far beyond her own immediate family, and roots itself in the black community all over the world. She wants to teach black women how to invest their wealth for the betterment of themselves and their communities. When at least 50 women have multiplied their investments, Kim will know her job is done. In this week's episode, we discuss Kim's money stories throughout her life — from her childhood having to spend $1 like it's $3, to learning about wealth and investing when she was doing real estate. Throughout all stages of her life, she learned a lot about money, wealth, and investing from others. Now, she's trying to give back and do the same for her peers. If you're curious about angel investing, my interview with Kim will give you a sneak peek into what it's like getting started, and the lessons she learned with her first investments. Key Topics: Learning to work with money from a young age Becoming attuned to the different opportunities kids have growing up Pounding payment to save up during college How working in real estate changed her views on money and investing Basing her investments on becoming financially free How Kim began her venture fund Using her VC and PC experience to make space for black investors Early lessons in angel investing Considering risk tolerance with investing Bringing financial literacy to the next generation The legacy Kim will leave behind Connect with Kim online: Website: https://openventure.capital/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleynixon/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

Welcome to the first-ever episode of Getting Rich Together! In this inaugural episode, I had the joy of interviewing tech founder and entrepreneur Amber Allen of Double A Labs, who has achieved truly remarkable success in her business. She shares how she took a huge risk by leaving the comfort of corporate life to fully commit to her company. That gutsy decision paid off in spectacular fashion — in just the first year, Amber's business generated a staggering $1.5 million in revenue. The millions continued rolling in, with the company hitting $4.5 million in year two, $6 million the next year, and eventually cresting at $12 million in sales. As the sole founder, Amber expertly navigated the stresses of rapid scaling and growth. Amber touches on balancing her thriving career with priorities like family, travel, and creative pursuits. As an advocate for designing a wealthy life filled with meaningful experiences, she offers a refreshing perspective on investing in what you truly love. Today, Amber has created an innovative product that helps people focus and pay attention using gamification principles from her 20 years in the video game industry. Her mission is to build platforms enabling more play, creativity, and curiosity in people's lives. With her incredible entrepreneurial talents and passionate vision, Amber is creating a powerful legacy. Key Topics: Peeling back the layers of Amber's childhood Learning to take bigger risks when there's not much to lose Discovering the hard way that money gives us access and opportunities Having one foot in each door of the corporate life and entrepreneurship Investing in milestones vs. spending on "stuff" Your first investment should always be in yourself Using tools that give you shortcuts to success Investing in play and creativity Even if you lose everything, you'll always have your reputation The power of constructive feedback and learning from people smarter than you Asking what you can do for others vs. asking what people can do for you Spending is about what brings the most value to your life, not the price tag How money conversations manifest in intimate relationships The differences in how men and women look at investing Not taking life so seriously Connect with Amber online: Website (professional): https://doublealabs.com/ Instagram: @amberallen_aa LinkedIn: ​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberallendoublea/ Find more from Syama Bunten: Instagram: @gettingrichpod, @syama.co, Website: https://scalingretail.com/, www.syamabunten.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting