41. Joy, Money, and Meaning: Dana Marie Roquemore on Living Holistically Wealthy
Update: 2025-10-02
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On today’s episode of Talk Wealthy To Me, Michelle sits down with Dana Marie Roquemore, founder of The Dinner Party Project—a beloved Orlando movement that’s hosted 900+ intentional gatherings and sparked thousands of real-life connections.
Dana shares how a simple idea (inviting strangers to dinner) became a purpose-driven business, why she measures wealth as time, health, slow mornings, travel, a quiet mind, and a house full of love, and how she prioritizes mental health and rest while still building. We also dig into start-before-you’re-ready entrepreneurship, hiring lessons, and why community is a key part of financial well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Website: https://www.thedinnerpartyproject.co/
Private dinners + events (they travel!)
Connect with Michelle at Women In Wealth and follow for real-talk money tips, mindset, and community that helps you build wealth on your terms: https://www.instagram.com/women_in_wealth
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Dana shares how a simple idea (inviting strangers to dinner) became a purpose-driven business, why she measures wealth as time, health, slow mornings, travel, a quiet mind, and a house full of love, and how she prioritizes mental health and rest while still building. We also dig into start-before-you’re-ready entrepreneurship, hiring lessons, and why community is a key part of financial well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to turn a passion into a purpose-driven business
- Practical ways to start (and pivot) without a perfect plan
- A holistic view of wealth that goes beyond the bank account
- The power of curated conversation and Women Lead Orlando
- Travel on a budget(ish): house-sitting, extended trips, remote work
- Hiring/hard lessons: lead well, don’t hire in desperation
- How personality frameworks (Enneagram) can improve money, work, and relationships
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thedinnerpartyproject_
Website: https://www.thedinnerpartyproject.co/
Private dinners + events (they travel!)
Connect with Michelle at Women In Wealth and follow for real-talk money tips, mindset, and community that helps you build wealth on your terms: https://www.instagram.com/women_in_wealth
Finance 101 drops on October 20th. Join the waitlist for 20% Off Now https://womeninwealth.myflodesk.com/waitlist-finance101
If this episode encouraged you, like, subscribe, share, and drop your favorite takeaway in the comments so other women can find it too.
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