She Cracked the CFO Code: Candice Tait on Money Mastery, Mindset & Freedom

In this episode of The Powerhouse Diaries, Yaela Raber sits down with Candice Tait a seasoned Chief Financial Officer turned founder, investor, and financial empowerment mentor who’s on a mission to help women reclaim their power through financial fluency.

From working in London’s high-stakes tech scene as a CFO surrounded by men to building a purpose-driven career in New Zealand, Candice opens up about breaking glass ceilings, redefining safety, and creating what she calls the “F*** You Fund” a savings system designed to give women true freedom of choice.

This conversation dismantles money myths, explores how trauma and safety shape our financial behaviors, and reveals why understanding your numbers is the most radical act of empowerment a woman can take.

We Discuss:

In This Episode

00:00 - Episode Trailer

02:10 - From London finance executive to female founder in New Zealand

05:45 - Cracking the code of the male-dominated world of tech and private equity

09:00 - Sexism in the boardroom and learning to play the game differently

13:20 - The pivotal lessons from 14 company exits and multi-million-dollar acquisitions

17:00 - The “F*** You Fund”: what it is and why every woman needs one

20:30 - Turning scarcity into empowerment through intentional money management

23:10 - Rewriting your attachment style to money

27:00 - Why financial literacy is the second language every founder must speak

30:20 - How to pay yourself properly as a founder (and when to start)

33:50 - Why numbers tell your story and how to make them work for you

38:10 - Overcoming shame and rewriting your financial narrative

42:00 - Using business strategy and profit & loss as your power tools

46:10 - How to bridge feminine intuition with financial confidence

50:00 - The money myths that need to die and how to build true wealth on your terms

Episode Resources:

Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_tait/

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-tait-38602226/

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