The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux cover image

The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux

Latest episodes

undefined
Feb 24, 2023 • 13min

Friday Focus with Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Menopause Moment

Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power. All of the show notes and links mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/233 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. Make sure you follow the show on your podcast player. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause. How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true. How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head. The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible) She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction. Possible causes of hair loss, and more. How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more!   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Websites:  www.galvestondiet.com www.maryclairewellness.com/   Book: The Galveston Diet   Social: Connect with Michele on Instagram Facebook: @drmaryclaire Instagram: @drmaryclaire Instagram: The Galveston Diet TikTok: @drmaryclaire LinkedIn: @the-galveston-diet YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD   MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet. The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition.     Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele
undefined
Feb 22, 2023 • 35min

Dr. Mary Claire Haver: Burn Fat + Get in Shape Permanently, Author of The Galveston Diet (For Women in Menopause)

Mary Claire Haver, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN and a Certified Culinary Medicine Specialist. She developed her groundbreaking weight loss protocol as an online subscriber program, through which she has helped thousands of women lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape permanently. She is also the author of the best-selling book, The Galveston Diet, which we discuss on the show. If you are a woman in perimenopause or menopause, or a woman who wants to be prepared for menopause, this show is for you. Be sure to share this one with all of your friends. So much great information in this 30-minute interview! The more women understand, the better care they can receive/demand from their healthcare providers. Knowledge is power. All of the show notes and links mentioned can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/233 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. Make sure you follow the show on your podcast player. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: How her own journey with menopause prompted her to dive into the research to create real solutions for her patients since the “calories in, calories out” doesn’t work for women in menopause. How women have been told be afraid of hormone replacement therapy based on one study years ago despite more research showing it’s not true. How women have been labeled by doctors and not taken seriously because they didn’t know they could help a woman with menopause and instead would often prescribe anti-depressants thinking it was all in her head. The danger of visceral fat and how it differs from subcutaneous fat. And how to reduce belly fat (it is possible) She recommends a diet that includes the proper amount of fiber, reducing inflammation, adequate protein, resistance training + cardio, good sleep, and stress reduction. Possible causes of hair loss, and more. How her diet/lifestyle program can be used for the entire family, and much more!   RESOURCES MENTIONED:   Websites:  www.galvestondiet.com www.maryclairewellness.com/   Book: The Galveston Diet   Social: Connect with Michele on Instagram Facebook: @drmaryclaire Instagram: @drmaryclaire Instagram: The Galveston Diet TikTok: @drmaryclaire LinkedIn: @the-galveston-diet YouTube: Mary Claire Haver, MD   MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a wife, mom, physician, and entrepreneur who has devoted her adult life to women’s health. As a Board Certified OBGYN in the Houston area, Dr. Haver has delivered thousands of babies, completed thousands of well-woman exams, counseled patients, taught residents, and did everything an academic professor and OBGYN could do. As her patient population aged, Dr. Haver was overwhelmed with the number of complaints and concerns her patients had with weight gain while going through menopause. For years, she told her patients to eat less and exercise more. It wasn’t until she, too, experienced the changes of menopause and mid-life weight gain that she realized this advice doesn’t work and ultimately led to her creating and developing a new program, The Galveston Diet. The Galveston Diet is a nutrition program created by a Female OBGYN, designed for women in menopause. The Galveston Diet helps women reach their health and wellness goals through an anti-inflammatory approach to nutrition. Dr. Haver believes in the power of nutrition to combat inflammation and highly recommends the unlimited benefits of intermittent fasting. As part of her ongoing research, she became certified in Culinary Medicine in 2019, which specializes in medical nutrition.     Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele
undefined
Feb 15, 2023 • 34min

Why Heart Disease is The Leading Cause of Death in Women with Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum - Part 1

“Heart Care is the New Self-Care” – Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum This interview could save your life or the life of a woman you know. Please share it with every woman in your life. Heart disease is the number one killer of women but so many women are unaware of this information. Today’s show is going to spotlight the importance of taking care of your heart health, what the key risk factors are, and how to focus on prevention. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/232 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider.   WHAT WE DISCUSS: The statistics about heart disease and how it is the #1 killer of women. 70% of women don’t realize they are at risk. The role research, the doctors, and even women have played and not changing this statistic in the last twenty years. How we can take ownership of our health since 80% of heart disease is preventable. The importance of preventative care. The blood tests we need as well as the other factors that play into our heart health. The symptoms that women may have and how they differ from men. Knowledge is power here to advocate for yourself. Women still die in the hospital of heart attacks. The importance of exercise, sleep, and meditation. Why Dr. Steinbaum is launching Adesso (means now in Italian) and how it is going to change the landscape of heart health, and more.   RESOURCES MENTIONED Websites: https://www.drsuzannesteinbaum.com/ www.adesso.health Book: Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart-Healthy Life IG: Dr. Steinbaum on IG Adesso on IG Connect with Michele on Instagram “Since the dawn of recorded time in almost every culture, our heart has been the symbol of our ultimate essence as human beings. Cupid, St. Valentine, the source of songs, poetry and art, our heart elevates that which makes us fully alive: our capacity for love, passion, romance, purpose. Life at its fullest. And yet heart disease is the #1 killer of women. 1 in 3 women will die of heart disease and for the past 20 years, over the course of my entire career as a preventive cardiologist, that figure hasn’t changed. This disconnect, this Grand Canyon from the abstract idea of our hearts and the real working function of the organ at the center of our being, is what needs to change. We know now that preventing heart disease is not defined just by medical data like blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI, sugars and medication. True heart health stems from every aspect of our lives, like stress, relationships, sleep, how we nourish ourselves, how we move and yes, even how we love. As we fully put ourselves and our heart at the center of our lives, we will fully change the course of this disease that 80 percent of the time is preventable. We can and will change this. When we live from the heart, we live! Life at its fullest.”   MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum is a leader in preventive cardiology, now in private practice in New York. She launched heart prevention programs at Mt. Sinai Heart, Northwell Lenox Hill and Beth Israel. She is the CEO/Founder of Cadence, a technology-based prevention model. She published Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum’s Heart Book: Every Woman’s Guide to a Heart Healthy Life, and has been a national spokesperson for Go Red through the American Heart Association for 18 years. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele
undefined
Feb 8, 2023 • 48min

George Brescia: Fashion Tips To Elevate Your Every Day Style

Style expert and author George Brescia is on to help us feel modern and beautiful in the outfits we put on every day. He’s going to share how to look good for casual events like running to the market to going out with friends. We’ll learn the staple wardrobe we all need as well as the best stores to find the perfect items. He shares strategies on figuring out our style to the colors that look best on you. George is the author of “Change Your Clothes: Change Your Life”. He’s had appearances on NBC’s “Today Show” and other media, including doing regular red carpet commentary and fashion reporting for CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox — to covering the Tony awards — George has over 25 years working with top fashion leaders. He styles A-list celebrities to everyday women looking to improve their appearance and gain confidence. George is an expert in helping women look and feel their best and he shares his best tips with us today! All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/231 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Where to begin -hint, it’s starts with your closet. How to vet what no longer works for you. Why selecting the colors that look best on you is so important. An easy way to begin is to shop the color of your eyes. The staples all women should have that includes: well-fitting jeans, moto jacket, a fabulous heel, cool sneakers/flats, and stylish yoga/sweats with matching top, and more. How to dress for your body now even if you plan on losing weight. A long list of his favorite brands – so helpful! How to work with George if you need some personal attention with your wardrobe. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can’t Go Naked George’s Website – with access to his email to reach out to him George on Instagram George on Twitter George on Facebook Michele on Instagram Brands he recommends: Veronica Beard for upscale and blazers Lori Goldstein on QVC Department store for access to many brands under one roof. Preppy looks – https://www.jmclaughlin.com/ Club Monaco – Modern and Refined Zara + HM – be prepared with your mood board because there are so many trends Ann Taylor Ann Taylor Loft -inexpensive Aritzia Designers:  Michael Kors Ralph Lauren For Cocktail Events: Alice + Olivia Splurge Items: Veronica Beard – blazer and cool items Long flowy dresses – Misa and Shoshanna Trina Turk Sleek paired down – monochromatic – Theory Yoga/Cool Sweats – Alo Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend! We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to follow the podcast and rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele George Brescia on The Good Life Coach podcast discussing how to look Modern and Beautiful Every Day
undefined
14 snips
Feb 1, 2023 • 50min

Cassie Holmes, PhD: Want to Live Happier? Learn Strategies + Tips from her Book "Happier Hour"

In this engaging talk, Cassie Holmes, a UCLA professor and author, shares insights from her book on enhancing happiness through better time management. She discusses how distraction saps joy and offers strategies for mindfulness. By shifting focus from productivity to meaningful activities, listeners learn to combat 'time poverty.' The conversation also emphasizes the importance of genuine connections, prioritizing what truly matters in life, and savoring small joys in relationships. Cassie wraps up with actionable tips to embrace happiness daily.
undefined
Jan 25, 2023 • 32min

Tamsen Fadal: Menopause Advocate on What Women Need to Know

Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy award-winning journalist and primetime anchor and menopause advocate. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce. If you are a woman in midlife and dealing with peri-menopause or menopause, you won’t want to miss this conversation! Tamsen shares her personal journey with menopause, how she was prescribed anti-depressants that didn’t treat most of her symptoms, and what action she took to take charge of her health. Tamsen has done a lot of research on the subject and is on to share with us what we should be looking for in terms of symptoms as well as some of her favorite resources, including how to make her “Hot Girl Smoothie” which is a refreshing and nutritious smoothie to cool you off. Make sure to share this episode with a friend. This subject is too important and women need to feel more comfortable talking about it. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/229 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: Tamsen’s experience with menopause. Why we need to advocate for our health and be informed about our bodies and what’s available. How her doctor prescribed anti-depressants instead of treating her with hormones. How Hormone Therapy helped her with many of the symptoms she had. The many symptoms that women experience and why it’s important to write them down and be prepared when you speak with your doctor. Make sure to find a provider that will help you and not dismiss you. To remember not to go it alone and know there are resources out there. RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://tamsenfadal.com/ Follow Tamsen on IG @tamsenfadal on all social media including TikTok and Youtube Tamsen’s Hot Girl Smoothie Tamsen’s Book: The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce – beautiful book that I highly recommend for single women First interview I did with Tamsen Books: Menopause Confidential Menopause Manifesto  The Galveston Diet Websites: The North American Menopause society (NAMS) Alloy – telemedicine – Dr. Sharon Malone Naomi Watts – Stripes WileWomen https://ourkindra.com/ Connect with Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT TAMSEN FADAL Tamsen Fadal is a primetime news anchor in New York City. She’s also an entrepreneur, menopause advocate and champion for women in their prime. She’s committed to making a difference in the lives of other women. She is also the author of The New Single: Finding, Fixing, and Falling Back in Love with Yourself After a Breakup or Divorce. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele
undefined
Jan 23, 2023 • 7min

Monday Musings with Michele: Uncertainty

Has uncertainty made you feel stuck and unable to make a decision or take action? I share one tip in this episode to get you into action without feeling overwhelmed. Show notes for today are at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/228
undefined
Jan 18, 2023 • 51min

Dr. Kelly Casperson: How To Have A Great Sex Life in Midlife

Dr. Kelly Casperson is the best-selling author of You Are Not Broken: Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life.  She is on to talk to us about how to have a great love life in midlife.  She explains why women need to stop blaming and shaming themselves when it comes to sex. All of the show notes can be found at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/227 While on the show notes page, I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. You’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. *This interview is for entertainment purposes only. For medical advice, seek out your trusted healthcare provider. WHAT WE DISCUSS: How the medical system is biased towards supporting men and dismissing women. Women are told things like have a glass of wine and relax. Modern medicine is here to help us.  Why we need to stop “shoulding” ourselves with the idea that menopause is natural therefore you shouldn’t need Hormone Therapy. A few of the common “myths” and “shoulds” women have How women in their twenties don’t have it better. Men don’t know more about sex than we do so don’t take your advice or be blamed/shamed by them. The myth about desire – spontaneous desire is not the goal. How the brain is a powerful tool in desire. Combatting vaginal dryness and why Dr. Kelly recommends lube for everyone. The symptoms that arise during menopause and what women can do about it, and more. RESOURCES MENTIONED Website: https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/ Book: You Are Not Broken:Stop “Should-ing” All Over Your Sex Life Instagram: Dr. Kelly Casperon Stop Gaslighting My Vagina on Dr. Kelly’s Podcast Connect with Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT DR KELLY CASPERSON Dr. Kelly Casperson is a urologic surgeon, author, sex educator, and top international podcaster whose mission is empowering women to live their best love lives. Kelly identified the need for better resources and developed a sex education membership for women that covers topics like sexual health, intimacy, mind work, and the science of desire. She combines education, humor, and candor in her podcast, You Are Not Broken, where she dismantles the myths women have learned and normalizes healthy, enjoyable sex worth desiring. Thank you for listening to the show. Be sure to share it with a friend!  We love when women empower other women. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele
undefined
Jan 11, 2023 • 44min

Dorie Clark: Playing the Long Game, Setting Audacious Goals, and Living Full On (rerun)

“It’s so easy to be pushed into short-term thinking and short-term solutions. But to make progress on our most meaningful priorities, and create the career we truly want for ourselves, it’s necessary to fight back and carve out space for long-term thinking.” – Dorie Clark Leading coach and multi-published author Dorie Clark is on today to discuss her most recent book, The Long Game: How to be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World. There are so many key strategies in this book that you’ll want to revisit to maximize your time and live intentionally. Dorie shares some stories from her life as an example of what’s is possible when you apply long term thinking strategies. You will be inspired and motivated after listening to this interview! All of the show notes can be found at thegoodlifecoach.com/148. While on the show notes page, be sure to access the free resource Dorie provides. Also I’d love for you to join our community. You’ll receive more inspiration and tips to love yourself and your life. For a short time, you’ll get a FREE copy of Michele’s Book, Design a Life You Love. WHAT WE DISCUSS: Why “playing the long game is doing the things today that will make tomorrow easier.” Three key strategies from Dorie’s book that can help you figure out your long-term plan: Create more white space for ourselves Focus on your own voice so you understand what you want to be optimizing for Keep the faith – if there is a long term goal there will always be detours, surprises, and obstacles along the way Why one of the biggest challenges people face is the huge distance between starting the journey and finishing it. What it means to look for the “rain drops” and how that can keep you motivated. How we can have exponential growth and yet it still feels like zero progress and how to navigate that. Twenty percent time.  This idea came from Google but Dorie says many people don’t do it.  You need to allocate 20 percent of your time to growth activities and it gives you more optionality in the future.  Dorie used this strategy to begin work on a broadway musical. Very cool! Don’t underestimate what you can get done in ten years if you set the goal today and actively work towards it. The importance of networking/ cultivating a network. What it means to optimize for interesting, and how this is better than searching for your passion or purpose. DORIE’S 3 BEST TIP FOR LIVING A GOOD LIFE: Get better at tightening the criteria for what you say “yes” to as you get more senior and in demand. Drink a lot of water. Be a good daughter and reach out to the older people in your life.  It becomes more important that you be in touch and call them.  It means a lot to them and it is time well spent. RESOURCES MENTIONED The Long Game free strategic self-assessment.  dorieclark.com/thelonggame Dorie’s website Dorie on IG Dorie’s Book Michele on Instagram MORE ABOUT DORIE CLARK: Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School. Recognized as a “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine, she is the author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine and one of the Top 10 Business Books of the Year by Forbes. It was also a Washington Post bestseller. Her books have been translated into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, French, Polish, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Vietnamese, and Thai. Clark, whom the New York Times described as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives,” is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review. She consults and speaks for a diverse range of clients, including Google, the World Bank, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, the Ford Foundation, and Yale University. Thank you for listening to the show! If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele Rate + Review: 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Subscribe” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done!
undefined
Jan 4, 2023 • 1h 2min

Jennifer Barrett: Why Women Need to Generate Wealth Not Just Earn A Paycheck: The Path to Becoming A Breadwinner (rerun)

Are you currently saving money and amassing wealth or are you living paycheck to paycheck? Whether you are a stay at home mom, have a career, don’t know much about how to manage money, or are great at it but always love learning more — there is something in this interview for you. Jennifer Barrett is on to discuss her new book, “Think Like a Breadwinner,” a wealth-building manifesto for women. Who doesn’t want to build wealth… but the real question is ‘are you’? Jennifer tells us why women haven’t been accustomed to thinking like a breadwinner, even when they are one. How and why it’s so important to shift our mindsets to one of a breadwinner. She also provides tactical tips and relatable stories in this conversation to empower you to secure your financial future and rely on yourself even if you have a spouse. The days of waiting to be rescued are over as you are the heroine of your story. We cover so much in this empowering conversation! Tune in now and you can access the show notes at https://thegoodlifecoach.com/225. Please be sure to share it with your friends who would benefit from this information. Also be sure to follow the show on Apple Podcasts or your favorite app so you don’t miss an episode. Are you enjoying the podcast? If so, I would love your review on Apple Podcasts. It only takes a minute. 1. Click on this link 2. Click “View in iTunes” button 3. Click “Follow” button 4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you’re done! WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: 1. How women are taught to budget, save for a rainy day, and find a partner instead of being taught how to think about our long term vision and retirement. We need to be building wealth all along the way. 2. We need to plan as if we are going to be solely responsible for ourselves and our families for the rest of our lives. 3. Why men are given expansive thoughts for their financial capabilities more often then women. 4. How things are changing where more women are breadwinners than ever before. 5. Why the conventional breadwinner model was pervasive through the 20th century and how that’s created no real models for women. Most women just assume they will be the main caregivers. 6. We are vulnerable if we are depending on someone else. Even if you think you’ll be married for life it is important you make choices for your future. 7. Women are ambitious with their careers but we need to be ambitious and expansive with our thinking when it comes to our finances. 8. The role that the media plays in how women perceive their potential in regard to finances and creating wealth. 9. The role that parents play in teaching their sons and not their daughters about investing and other matters related to finances. 10. Why it’s important to be informed if you decide to “off ramp” from your work to stay at home with your kids and why it may not be that easy to “on ramp” when you are ready 11. How to find community and support other women and much more. Tactical steps:1. Earn as much as you can for the role you are in if you are working. 2. Check your salary in your area of expertise. Check salary.com, fairygodboss.com glassdoor.com — quantify the value you bring so you are prepared to negotiate the best salary and close the wage gap. Your income is the springboard for wealth building. 3. Use every paycheck to become less dependent on your next paycheck. Invest it – put some in savings and some in the market. 4. Visualize – write down where you want to be in 3 years from now and write out the entire day in visceral details. Where do you want to be and what do you want to be doing? Make it real for yourself to get into the energetic space of what you want. Cut out pictures and visualize the future you desire. Do it twice a year and write the list as if it is in the present tense. Make your choices based on your values. RESOURCES MENTIONED The first interview with Jennifer Website: JenniferBarrett.com Jennifer’s Book: Think Like A Breadwinner Communities for women: Allbrightcollective Dreamers and Doers Luminary Jennifer on IG Michele on Instagram ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: Jennifer Barrett is the author of the book “Think Like a Breadwinner,” a wealth-building manifesto for women, available for pre-order now from Penguin RandomHouse. A contributor to Forbes, she’s also written about money for publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Newsweek. Jennifer has co-authored two other personal finance books and is a TEDx speaker on women, wealth and breadwinning. She also advises three female-led startups and provides leadership coaching to female founders. Before joining Acorns, she was Personal Finance Editor at CNBC Digital, a GM at Hearst Digital, and Editor in Chief at DailyWorth, a financial media startup targeting women. A proud breadwinner herself, she lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons. Thank you for listening to the show!

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode