Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About!
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"We will never solve the feminization of power until we solve the masculinity of wealth." - Gloria Steinem. On this podcast, we're going to call out those ways that women are consistently left behind financially. But most importantly, how women can help themselves. Join hosts Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen as they help you navigate the ins and outs of financial independence so that you can be financially fearless. They'll connect you with helpful resources and compelling stories from women all across the country. Whether it's buying a house, preparing for retirement, dealing with divorce, there won't be a single question off the table. Maggie is a partner and Barbara is the founder of Purse Strings, a two-part model that's all about providing women the tools and resources they need to help them learn and understand what they need to know to make good financial decisions. And they help connect women with attorneys, financial planners, realtors, and many other financial professionals who have the expertise and desire to serve the female market. Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About can be your place for tools, resources, education and a place to ask the important questions on your mind (or even better, the - you know - you aren't talking about). Find out more about Purse Strings by visiting https://pursestrings.co/ and we can't wait to connect with you on the podcast!
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Send us a text Sometimes the hardest money decisions aren’t about numbers. They’re about alignment, self worth, and having the courage to stop pretending things are “fine.” In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Crockett, transformational coach, speaker, and community builder who helps women step fully into their Courageous Destiny. She is the founder of Courageous Destiny and co-founder of Women Supporting Women, where she connects resources, expertise, and relationships so everyone invol...
Send us a text Business insurance isn’t exciting. But losing everything you’ve worked for is a lot worse. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re digging into business insurance without the jargon, the fear tactics, or the overwhelm. We’re joined by Carmen Alvarez, owner of The Insurance Pros and a Purse Strings Approved Professional, who makes insurance make sense for women business owners. Carmen strips this topic down to what actually matters so you can protect ...
Send us a text Women have been locked out of investing for decades. Not because we weren’t capable, but because we weren’t invited. In this episode of Women and Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we sit down with Karen Rands, leader of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement and author of Inside Secrets to Angel Investing. Karen breaks down why less than 2% of venture capital goes to women, how angel investing actually works, and why women are uniquely positioned to be powerful investors. We ...
Send us a text The end of the year is here, and wow, do we have wins to celebrate! This week, it’s just us pulling back the curtain on the biggest money moments, breakthroughs, and lessons women in our community created in 2025. And let us tell you, these wins… they’re real, they’re powerful, and they prove exactly what we always say… “Women do better with money when we do it together.” We’re reflecting on everything from paying off debt to negotiating raises to finally taking action on lon...
Send us a text Weddings are beautiful… but wow, they can get expensive fast. This week, we sat down with the powerhouse duo behind Cherry Blossom Weddings & Events, Owner and Founder Alexandra Pare and Senior Event Designer Alison Golt. With nearly 20 years in the industry and a thriving seven-person team, they’ve seen it all, the magic, the mishaps, and the money traps most couples never see coming. Alex and Alison walk us through the real behind-the-scenes of wedding planning, from ve...
Send us a text Divorce is hard enough. Don’t let money make it harder. Our guest today, Jill Kaufman, knows firsthand how overwhelming divorce can be emotionally and financially. Jill is a Divorce Coach, Therapist, Mediator & Co-parenting Expert. After going through her own difficult divorce, she made it her life’s mission to help others not have it so tough. Her book, online course, and her transformational coaching program help parents navigate the overwhelming process of divorce both e...
Send us a text Happy (belated) Thanksgiving! We’re keeping it cozy, honest, and full of heart. In this solo episode, we’re sitting down together to talk about gratitude, money, community, and what it really means to take care of yourself during a season that pulls women in every direction. We share childhood memories, our hot takes on Thanksgiving food, and the pressure so many women feel to give, support, host, and hold everything together. Filling your own cup isn’t selfish, it’s necessary,...
Send us a text Budgeting doesn’t have to feel like punishment, it can actually set you free. This week, we’re joined by Lindsey Ciarrocca, a YNAB Certified Coach, Certified Money Coach®, and founder of The Exuberant Elephant. Lindsey is all about helping women use money as a tool to live their greatest life. She’s also the co-owner of Providers & Families Wealth Management, where she and her husband help clients with comprehensive financial planning. Lindsey shares her journey from hating...
Send us a text More women are buying homes, building businesses, and managing household decisions, so why are we still being overlooked when it comes to HVAC, home maintenance, and major service decisions? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Jillian Eberhard, co-owner of Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning of Glenbrook, who made a bold leap from 15+ years in corporate consulting to owning a business in one of the most male-dominated industries, HVAC. She shares the real story behind t...
Send us a text Menopause isn’t just a health transition, it’s a financial one. In this episode, we’re joined by Jill Foos, a Chicago-based National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of Jill Foos Wellness, where she helps clients worldwide navigate menopause and midlife through functional medicine and integrative health strategies. Jill breaks down the real costs of menopause from career interruptions to rising healthcare expenses, and shares how women can protect their e...
Send us a text Money doesn’t have to be scary, but some of our stories definitely are! This Halloween, Dr. Barb and Maggie are sharing the spooky, funny, and oh-so-relatable money moments that still make us cringe. From scary Uber surge charges to haunting home equity blunders, we’re digging into the real-life financial frights women face , and what we can learn from them. 01:37 Real community-submitted “scary money stories” 06:05 Barb and Maggie’s own jaw-dropping money moments 11:01 Lesso...
Send us a text The end of the year is your moment to take control of your money, not scramble over taxes. This week, we sat down with Carolyn Rowland, CFP®, EA, Partner and Financial Advisor at Resilient Wealth Planning. Carolyn combines tax smarts with long-term financial planning to help women feel calm, confident, and in charge of their money. In this episode, Carolyn breaks down the simple year-end moves that can make a major difference for your future, without the stress or confusion. Sh...
Send us a text Friendship should fill you up, not drain your bank account. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we’re joined by Jacqueline “Jack” Howard, the Head of Money Wellness at Ally Bank. She serves as a strategic program and communication lead to establish Ally as the leading voice in financial health and wellness, with a focus on money psychology and behavioral financial education. In this episode, Jack opens up about the hidden financial cost of friend...
Send us a text The holidays don’t have to break the bank or your sanity. This week, we’re joined by Lisa Chastain, a renowned expert in personal finance and dedicated to empowering passionate and successful women to overcome the shame and guilt surrounding their finances. Lisa has built her entire career supporting individuals to rewire their money mindset and adopt a strategic framework to focus on healthy spending rather than restrictive budgeting. Lisa shares how childhood experience...
Send us a text the conversation doesn’t make it go away. In fact, it can leave our loved ones overwhelmed, unprepared, and facing major financial stress. This week on Women & Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we sit down with Blair Overton, a fourth-generation funeral director in Iowa who has spent his career helping families through one of the hardest times of their lives. Blair pulls back the curtain on what really happens when it comes to funeral planning - the costs, the choices, a...
Send us a text Money and marriage, two things that can bring couples closer or tear them apart. In this episode, we’re joined by Jessica and Brandon Norwood, founders of The Sugar Daddy Podcast, to talk about the money conversations every couple needs to have if they want their relationship (and their finances) to thrive. Jessica, a tech consultant and the breadwinner in her family and Brandon, a financial planner share their journey from friendship to marriage, how they navigated big money d...
Send us a text What would you do if $600,000 landed in your lap at 23? If your first thought is to pay off debt or buy a house, Haley Brown-Woods and her husband came into that exact windfall and just three and a half years later, they were $220K in debt. In this episode, Haley Brown-Woods, a financial coach and founder of Price of Avocado Toast takes us behind the scenes of how they went from living large (wine tastings on Wednesdays with $400 bottles) to arguing over a $7 box of pumpkin muf...
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by all the decisions you’re supposed to make as a woman in midlife? We get it. Between estate planning, gym habits, caregiving, career shifts, and just figuring out what’s for dinner, it’s a LOT. And let’s be real, most of us were never taught how to confidently navigate our finances in the middle of all that. This week, we’re joined by Jill Beck, founder of Go Long, an accountability coaching platform that’s all about real-life, text-based support. Th...
Send us a text What if the system meant to protect you was actually making things worse? This episode is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation about financial abuse, legal warfare, and what it takes to take back your power. We’re sitting down with Lisa Johnson, the co-founder of Been There Got Out, a high conflict divorce strategist and certified domestic violence advocate who has successfully represented herself through scores of court appearances. Her case, published in the Connecticut...
Send us a text What if your biggest money mistake turned into your greatest comeback? This week on Women & Money: The Sh*t We Don’t Talk About, we’re joined by the unstoppable Naseema McElroy, labor and delivery nurse, founder of Financially Intentional, and mom of three who paid off over $1 million in debt in just under three years. Naseema takes us behind the scenes of what that financial rock bottom looked like- and how she climbed her way out with a plan, a podcast, and pu...
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