HerMoney with Jean Chatzky
486 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsAnyone who tells you women don’t need financial advice specifically for them is wrong. Women, whether they’re the caretakers, the breadwinners, or both, face a unique set of financial challenges. That’s where HerMoney comes in. In her frank, often funny, but always compassionate way, Jean Chatzky takes every audience of women through the steps they need to take today to live comfortably (and worry-free) tomorrow, offering the latest research, expert tips and personal advice. Want more money news when you need it? Get the latest and greatest updates on all things investing, budgeting, and making money. Subscribe to the HerMoney newsletter at HerMoney.com/subscribe!
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Ep 254: College Costs: Navigating, Negotiating, and Knowing How Much To Spend
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutesThese days, it’s easy to spend $300,000 on four years of education. But what’s really “worth it”? How much should you be spending and where should you be negotiating? Ron Lieber, author of The Price You Pay For College breaks it all down for us. He tells us why college really costs so much, how to navigate the complexities of the financial aid system, and breaks down the best savings strategies. In Mailbag, we tackle questions on paying for college, establishing Roth IRAs for college students...
Ep 253: How To Find And Choose A Financial Planner
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutesToday we answer the two questions that Jean gets asked most often: When do I need a financial advisor, and how do I find one? Pam Krueger, founder and CEO of Wealthramp and host of Money Track, breaks it all down for us. We talk types of advisors, what a “fiduciary” does, and the steps to take if you’re ready to work with someone. In Mailbag, advice for a listener who came into a sizable inheritance but has no other savings, and questions on whole life insurance, retirement catch-up contribut...
Ep 252: Why Modern Dating Is In Crisis
February 10, 2021 05:30 - 51 minutesAre you swiping right on potential new partners? A majority of women say their dating lives aren’t going well, but apps are more popular than ever. What’s going on? Author Jon Birger says modern dating is in crisis, but he has a solution. In his new book Make Your Move: The New Science of Dating and Why Women Are in Charge, he tells us how we can take charge of our dating lives. In Mailbag, we tackle questions on using Medicaid when our savings run out, and hiring a bill negotiator. In Thrive...
Ep 251: Short Selling, GameStop, and What’s Really Happening On Wall Street
February 03, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutesFor the thoughtful, long-haul investor, the news this past week has been frustrating and confusing. What happened with GameStop? What is a “short sale” and how did the whole thing get started on Reddit? Karen Finerman, President of Metropolitan Capital Advisors, breaks it all down for us, and talks about what it means to invest with confidence. In Mailbag, we talk about saving in a HYSA vs. saving in the stock market, and whether to maximize a retirement account or put money somewhere else. I...
Ep 250: How To Turn Your Art Into An Income Stream
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutesFrom selling greeting cards at a local gift shop to $1 billion in lifetime sales — that’s the incredible path of artist Mary Engelbreit, who tells us how we can turn our art and creations into a valuable income stream. We talk about selling your products on Etsy vs. exhibiting in galleries, promoting yourself, and the journey from artist to entrepreneur. In Mailbag, what to do with our investment dividends, taking a pension vs. cashing it out, and being prepared for a layoff in the face of jo...
Ep 249: How To Earn 7 Figures
January 20, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutesAre you looking to make a change with a new job, career growth or a raise? Then listen to everything Rachel Rogers, CEO of Hello Seven, has to tell us this week! Rachel dishes on how to ask for more money, and what makes her say “yes” when one of her employees asks for a raise. She talks about how we can find roles that don’t just provide us with a paycheck, but also profit sharing, equity, commission and more. In Mailbag, we talk about switching 401(k) contributions from a ROTH to a traditio...
Ep 248: How To Budget (Even If You’ve Never Budgeted Before)
January 13, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutesWhere are you spending? Where are you saving? Are you making truly meaningful decisions about your money? Are you making progress towards your bigger goals? Where do you want to be in 12 months? What about 12 years? Peter Polson, CEO of Tiller Money, walks us through budgeting basics, budgeting technologies, and a step-by-step guide to getting started. In Mailbag, we talk about donating to those who need it most, buying a new home for a nervous buyer who overcame homelessness, and getting pre...
Ep 247: How To Talk To Your Parents About Their Money
January 06, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutesWhen the time comes for us to support an elderly family member, finances are a big piece of the puzzle. But what does this mean for you, as a potential caregiver? You’ve got to start having discussions around money, retirement assets, and wills now — as in, today. We sit down with Cameron Huddleston, author of “Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk” for a step-by-step guide to the conversations we need to have. In Mailbag, we tackle questions on home sales, financially supporting our parents, and how ...
Bonus Mailbag #25: Career Changes And Salary Loss
December 31, 2020 20:15 - 28 minutesThese last few months have turned our working lives upside down. Jean dives in to tackle your most pressing career-related challenges. We talk about making the transition from a high paying field into childhood education, how to save for retirement after a layoff, and how to prep your resume when you’ve been working for yourself for over a decade. We also hear from a listener who took on debt while she was out of work for three years and is unsure how to move forward, and we check in with a r...
Ep 246: Gabby Bernstein On How To Make 2021 Your Most Powerful Year Yet
December 30, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutesGabby Bernstein tells us how we can successfully move into 2021 with open minds, open hearts, and a healthy dose of optimism. As a lifestyle guru, a fixture on Oprah’s Supersoul Sunday, and #1 New York Times bestseller, Gabby has spent the last 15 years teaching meditation and changing lives. She offers her best tips for getting rid of our fears, de-stressing, and starting our New Year off in a positive place. In Mailbag, we tackle investing in real estate, how 1099 workers can save for retir...
Bonus Mailbag #24: Life Insurance, Wills & Dependents
December 28, 2020 17:09 - 20 minutesIn this Mailbag-only episode, Jean dives into questions about life insurance (and how much of it we really need) and Dependent Care FSAs. Jean also advises a listener who's considering setting up a will or living trust, and counsels another woman who is curious about the “5 year lookback” that we’ve all heard about for Medicaid. Lastly, Jean advises a woman who's considering getting a will even though she's only 24. If you have a question you'd like Jean to answer, write us at mailbag@hermone...
Ep 245: Wealth And Why Women Need To Talk About It
December 23, 2020 05:28 - 45 minutesThis week’s guest, Jennifer Risher, has invited the world to talk about money and what it means to have too much of it, with her memoir, "We Need To Talk: A Memoir About Wealth.” Jennifer shares some of her personal experiences having awkward money conversations, and walks us through five steps to take when diving into discussions with friends and family. (Hint: Listen first. Then ask questions.) Jennifer also shares her best advice for people looking to give back to those in need. In Mailbag...
Ep 244: Karamo On Finding Fulfillment In A Crazy Year
December 16, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutesA crazy year is coming to a close, and we’re looking to channel holiday spirit in any way we can, despite not being able to gather with friends and family. Emmy-nominated host and culture expert on Netflix’s hit series ‘Queer Eye,’ Karamo, is here to help us find nuggets of cheer and optimism this year, even when we’re stuck in our bubbles at home. The pair talk about giving back this year, the best gifts we can give, and how to take care of ourselves during stressful times. In Mailbag, we ta...
Ep 243: OK, Boomer: How Millennials Got Left Behind (And What To Do About It)
December 09, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutesYou’re probably familiar with the “OK, Boomer” meme… But it’s not just a sarcastic dismissal — it’s a recognition that millennials are in crisis, says this week’s guest Jill Filipovic, author of "OK, Boomer, Let's Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind.” Jill highlights some of the policy changes and economic structures that have held millennials back, and walks us through concrete suggestions to improve our lives. In Mailbag, we tackle listener questions on loaning money to family, what to ...
Ep 242: How To ‘Adult’ Without Burnout
December 02, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutesAlthough by now we’ve all found our new ‘COVID routines,’ we’ve also found our COVID ruts, with more drudgery and ‘adulting.’ Katina Mountanos, mindset coach and author of ‘On Adulting’ breaks down how we can all embrace our responsibilities without letting go of the joy in our lives. She offers formulas for getting off the hamster wheel of work-gym-sleep, and she shares some of her favorite ‘perspective shifts’ to make it through stressful times. In Mailbag, we talk about reinvesting after l...
Bonus Mailbag #23: Real Estate And Refinancing
November 26, 2020 19:12 - 23 minutesHome sales are up, and you have real estate questions! We’re diving into all of them. First, we hear from a listener who is unsure whether or not to sell her condo, even though she’s losing money every month. We also tackle a question from a listener who was outbid on a home, but then the sellers came back to her and offered her the chance to buy the house. Another listener writes in with a question on doing IVF vs. building an addition onto her home, and one woman is seeking guidance on the ...
Ep 241: Leaving Work To Care For Loved Ones: What You Need To Know
November 25, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutesMany women leave the workforce to care for someone they love. But how do we do it while compensating for our lost savings opportunity? Even a one year career break can mean $160,000 less by retirement. Kathy Murphy, President of Personal Investing at Fidelity Investments, offers real solutions for weighing the pros and cons of a career break, and shares concrete steps we can take to reduce the financial impact. In Mailbag, saving in an emergency fund, second act careers, and helping a parent ...
Ep 240: Why You Should ‘Die With Zero’
November 18, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutesWe love saving money, but how much is too much? Bill Perkins, author of ‘Die With Zero’ argues that the more time and money we can invest in our experiences during our lifetime, the richer our lives will be. Bill makes the case that we should all be spending more of our time and money exploring the world, savoring our relationships, and pursuing our dreams. In Mailbag, we take questions from a listener who is worried that all she does is “work and save,” a woman who wants to diversify her inv...
Ep 239: Why Every Woman We Know Is Exhausted — And How To Make A Change
November 11, 2020 06:00 - 49 minutesAsk any woman on the street today, and she’ll probably tell you she’s shouldering more worry, more responsibility, more of the invisible “mental load” than ever before. And. We. Are. Exhausted. But what’s to be done? Eve Rodsky, author of “Fair Play” walks us through the steps we can take to level the playing field in our homes, and change the dynamic of women shouldering the brunt of childrearing and domestic responsibilities. In Mailbag, Jean advises a woman looking for a lower management f...
Ep 238: How To Invest In Real Estate (Passively!)
November 04, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutesAs appealing as an investment in real estate sounds, many of us don’t want to be landlords, which is why we’re talking about investing passively in real estate, via real estate syndications. Annie Dickerson and Julie Lam, co-founders of Goodegg Investments, walk us through exactly what real estate syndications are and how they work, the minimums needed to invest, and the typical returns expected. In Mailbag, we advise a woman considering a career as a financial coach, a single woman consideri...
Ep 237: How Women Are Going To Shape The Election
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutesAll eyes are on next Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Election Day. This year, women are expected to turn out in record numbers to have our voices heard. Why? Frankly, we’re worried. About coronavirus, paying for healthcare, the future of Social Security, our careers and our place in the economy, and whether or not we’ll be able to afford to retire. Nancy LeaMond, EVP at AARP discusses exactly how women voters will influence the election this year. In Mailbag, we talk about saving for a niece’s future, scal...
Ep 236: How To Become An Angel Investor
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutesWant to become an angel investor? Someone who provides funding for small startups or entrepreneurs? Brianna McDonald, President of Global Investment Network Keiretsu Forum, gives us a crash course in what an angel investor really does, and breaks down the different pathways to becoming one. We talk about finding successful rates of return, doing your research, and hidden “gotchas.” In Mailbag, saving for the down payment on a child’s home, rebuilding a credit score, and what to do when a card...
Ep 235: How to Finally Write Your Novel While Working Full-Time
October 14, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutesDoes anyone have just one job anymore? This week, we’re diving into what it looks like to realize a dream while still working full-time. We’re learning from Jessica Goodman, an editor at Cosmopolitan who just wrote the book, ‘They Wish They Were Us.” Jessica talks about how she found the time to write, how she juggled deadlines, and made tough choices between work obligations and social experiences. In Mailbag, we discuss where women can thrive with a career in finance, ways to save on person...
Ep 234: How To Be A Mentor To The Next Generation of Women
October 07, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutesWhen you think about the young women in your life, what comes to mind? What do you want most for them to realize and achieve, and how do you want to help them get there? We sit down with Illana Raia, founder of Être, a mentorship platform for middle school girls, to discuss how girls can raise their hands instead of lowering their standards. We talk about female leaders, diversity in boardrooms, and how to bridge the “confidence gap” that plagues women of all ages. In Mailbag, we talk Roth IR...
Ep 233: Seeking Big Friendship? Call Your Girlfriend
September 30, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutesHow do you connect with the people in your life who make it rich — with the friends who you love most? We sit down with Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, hosts of the “Call Your Girlfriend” podcast, and co-authors of the book, “Big Friendship.” We talk about what it means to be a good friend, how to sustain friendships, and why society under-values friendships. In Mailbag, we talk about supporting aging parents in their retirement, leaving a stressful job and starting a family, and we clarify r...
Ep 232: The Step-By-Step Guide To Applying For College
September 23, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutesHow long has it been since you applied to college? These days it seems every school wants something different, but the process doesn’t have to be anxiety-inducing, say this week’s guests, Eric J. Furda and Jacques Steinberg, authors of “The College Conversation.” The pair offer up a step-by-step guide to having some tough conversations, assessing the schools best suited to your child’s interests, getting financial aid, and making the final decision on a school. In Mailbag, we tackle alternati...
Ep 231: How To Secure A Seat At The Table
September 16, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutesWhat are some of the ugly truths that keep women of color from having a seat at the table in corporate America? Minda Harts, author of “The Memo: What Women Of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table,” joins us to discuss. Minda weighs in on microaggressions, what corporate America is doing wrong (and right) when it comes to advancing women of color, and what all women can do to secure a seat at the table in a remote work world. In Mailbag, we discuss long term care policies, how to ...
Ep 230: Training Your Brain For Financial Success
September 09, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutesFinancial success doesn’t come overnight, but it can come if we learn to retrain our brains to achieve our most important money goals. We chat with Barbara Huson, author of “Rewire For Wealth,” about how we can step into the driver’s seat of our money and our careers. Barbara discusses the differences between men and women in how we approach our financial lives, and how we can move past our fears. In Mailbag, we talk about saving for retirement, putting kids through college, and claiming your...
Ep 229: How To Buy A Car And Be Smart With Big Purchases
September 02, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutesWhen’s the last time you got a bargain? This week, we’re talking about negotiating BIG purchases, like houses and cars, with Tonya Rapley, founder and CEO of MyFabFinance.com. Tonya worked as a car salesperson, and just purchased her first home along with her first company. We talk negotiation skills, dealer discounts, no-haggle lots, and the best times of the month (and day!) to pull the trigger on a new ride. In Mailbag, we talk about target date funds, buying a home after living small, and...
Bonus Mailbag #22: What To Do If You’ve Lost A Job Or Income
August 28, 2020 13:04 - 21 minutesSo many of us are struggling right now, and we're tackling listener questions on job loss. We hear from a listener who is unsure which source of income to tap if her job search takes longer than she'd like. We also hear from a woman who is debating a balance transfer and a 401(k) loan in order to manage her credit card debt situation. We also guide a couple debating taking money from their 401(k)s in order to pay off their house, and we advise a woman who is worried about being able to retire...
Ep 228: The Pioneer Woman On Budget-Friendly Comfort Foods And Her Path To Success
August 26, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutesRee Drummond, best known as “The Pioneer Woman,” is one of the most loved chefs in America, and this week she sits down with us to talk about her favorite recipes, cooking for any budget, kitchen mishaps, her most-used gadgets, and how she stays organized. In Mailbag, saving for retirement in an IRA, market volatility, and the best places to save money. In Thrive, our biggest money regrets and how to avoid them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ep 227: How To Communicate In A Remote Work World
August 19, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutesWe’ve entered into a new era of workplace communication, one in which we must offer empathy and transparency, and convey urgency and excitement, all without handshakes, lunches, or happy hours. Behavioral scientist Lindsay Kohler breaks down how to keep your productivity up, improve your communication skills, set boundaries, and challenge your own biases while working remotely. In Mailbag, we tackle refinancing a child’s student loan, a backdoor Roth conversion, IRA contributions, and whether...
Ep 226: How Your Investments Can Impact Change
August 12, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutesWhen invested the right way, your money can impact change while also earning big returns. We break down what it means to put your money where your mouth is, with Fidelity Investments’ Eliza Badeau and Nicole Connolly. Bigger ESG funds are up 10% year over year, far outperforming the DOW and the S&P 500. Eliza and Nicole dive into how we can get involved today. Eliza breaks down how Fidelity is addressing the inequalities that different underrepresented communities face, and how the social cha...
Ep 225: Taking Risks And The Art Of Bluffing
August 05, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutesWhat role does luck play in life? How does luck relate to fate, and how does all of this tie back into what we can and can’t control? We’re discussing it all this week with Maria Konnikova, author of “The Biggest Bluff.” She talks about what good investors have in common, and the truth behind the “illusion of control.” We discuss emotions, and why they’re so critical to our decision-making process, and we get a crash course on how to bluff — and how to know when we’re being bluffed. In Mailb...
Bonus Mailbag #21: Navigating Job Loss And Layoffs
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutesSo many of us are struggling right now, and we're tackling listener questions on job loss. We hear from a listener who is unsure which source of income to tap if her job search takes longer than she'd like. We also hear from a woman who is debating a balance transfer and a 401(k) loan in order to manage her credit card debt situation. We also guide a couple debating taking money from their 401(k)s in order to pay off their house, and we advise a woman who is worried about being able to retire...
Bonus Mailbag #21: Planning Ahead: Family, Retirement & Real Estate
July 30, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode, we dive into all your questions on investing in an IRA vs. a money market fund, what to do with your stocks during times of market volatility, and whether you can open a 529 for a child who hasn’t yet been born. We also tackle a question on planning for the financial needs of an autistic older brother, and a question on balancing retirement contributions amidst mortgage refinancing and HELOCs. Got a question for us? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad ...
Ep 224: Using Credit Card Rewards When You Can’t Travel
July 29, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutesWhen’s the last time you took a trip somewhere other than your local grocery store? And what are we supposed to do with all those credit card miles and points we’ve been accruing? We discuss with The Points Guy himself, Brian Kelly. He tells us how to get the safest flight possible for the best price, how to decide if you need a new kind of credit card, and what to do with our points right now. In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn talk through credit freezes for 5-year-olds, how to allocate retiremen...
Ep 223: What White Women Can Do To Be Allies For Women Of Color
July 22, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutesWomen of color are behind white women in almost every financial and career measurement. Today, we take a look at action steps that white women can take to be allies and advocates, and begin to truly make an impact. Administrative Judge Karen Ortiz and CEO of communications firm CJC Insights, Chanel Cathey, join us to talk about what it’s like to be the only woman of color in the room, and the biases and stereotypes that we all need to watch out for in our daily lives. In Mailbag, we talk abou...
Ep 222: Navigating The Healthcare System And Being Your Own Advocate
July 15, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutesHealth matters have been a priority for all of us lately, and when we’re sick, the last thing we want to deal with are insurance questions and medical bills. Janine Urbaniak Reid, author of “The Opposite of Certainty” joins us to share her story and discusses some of the tactics that she used to get answers. She dives into the topic of resiliency, and opens up about how we can all “live a life you don’t hate, in circumstances you do.” She also tackles how to stay positive through it all, how ...
Ep 221: Entrepreneurship And Pathways To Success With Lauren Maillian
July 08, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutesLauren Maillian, CEO of digitalundivided, joins us for a chat about Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, and the barriers women face in the world of fundraising and founding companies. We dive into how women can create a safety net for our own financial security at the same time we’re building a business, why “scrappiness” is at the heart of entrepreneurship, and how everyone can help create opportunity, share influence, empower, and uplift. In Mailbag, we talk whole life and term life insurance, ...
Ep 220: How Our Shopping And Spending Habits Are Changing
July 01, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes“Americans Are Shopping For Groceries Like It’s 1996.” That headline caught our eye because it’s true — we’re cooking at home, we’re ordering everything from Amazon, and our spending habits have radically changed. Will they ever go back to “normal”? Dan Frommer, Founder of The New Consumer, joins us to share why it’s like “a switch flipped, and we skipped 15 years into the future.” Dan talks about some of the pitfalls of shopping online, and the growing popularity of direct-to-consumer brands...
Ep 219: Pride, Inclusion, And Eradicating Bias
June 24, 2020 04:03 - 50 minutesMegan Smith, Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Obama and CEO of Shift7, joins us for a candid conversation on inclusion and diversity. For Megan, inclusion means that all people are able to bring forward their greatest self, not “stomp on others.” She and Jean talk about the importance of supporting innovators, how tech is helping us to drive bias from movies and television, and the importance of “being there” for LGBTQ youth. In Mailbag, we hear from Marcia Mantel...
Ep 218: Dieting, Body Image And Self Love
June 17, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutesWe dwell with these things, and we dwell within them every single day of our lives, so when one of these things is a source of negativity for us, it impacts everything. Marisa Meltzer, author of “This Is Big: How The Founder Of Weight Watchers Changed The World — And Me,” dishes on all things body positivity, dieting, and how our relationships with food and money are so closely intertwined. In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn check in with a very special guest — Piper Kerman, author of Orange Is The...
Ep 217: How Do We Support Our Black Friends And Colleagues During This Time?
June 10, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutesJean sits down for an important discussion with Sharon Epperson, Senior Personal Finance Correspondent at CNBC. Sharon weighs in on how to show support for Black friends and colleagues during this time, and how to help elevate voices of color. Sharon offers a suggested script for diving into conversations, and a look at her favorite sources for education. In Mailbag, we discuss saving for a house while paying down debt, investing in the market, and supporting aging parents. In Thrive, why you...
Ep 216: Everything Women Need To Know About Social Security
June 03, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutesEverything women need to know about social security, both today and in retirement, with Marcia Mantell, author of “What’s The Deal With Social Security For Women.” We discuss the best claiming strategies for women (including when to file), the rumor that social security may not be there for us when we need it, and why women are different when it comes to social security. In Mailbag, Jean and Kathryn tackle where to invest additional funds in retirement, how to help victims of domestic abuse g...
Ep 215: How To Rock Your LinkedIn Profile: The Ultimate Guide For Getting Hired
May 27, 2020 05:01 - 46 minutesHow do we spruce up our LinkedIn profiles in order to stand out from the herd? Allison Nunes, workshop ambassador for LinkedIn’s “Rock Your Profile” program shares all her secrets. We cover job alerts, networking, applying for jobs, perfecting your profile, getting recommendations, and so much more. In Mailbag, we talk about online savings accounts, women bonding together in retirement (Golden Girls style), and buying a historic home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Ep 214: Move Over, Bro Culture: How Women Are Taking The Tech World
May 20, 2020 05:01 - 46 minutesWomen in tech. It’s a broad topic, and Hilary Gosher, Managing Director at Insight Partners, is here to help us distill it all. She discusses the importance of women in tech, and the barriers to increasing our presence in this male-dominated world. She shares how we can get more women interested in pursuing tech careers — it’s not just semiconductors anymore. The pair also discuss startup culture, female mentorship, and co-working spaces like Luminary and The Wing. In Mailbag, what to do with...
Ep 213: CEO of Barstool Sports, Erika Nardini, On Startups, Success And Life In The C-Suite
May 13, 2020 04:02 - 43 minutesBarstool sports now boasts 66 million monthly users and annual revenue of $100 million. Erika Nardini is the woman who took them to the top. She discusses her work ethic and drive, her journey to the helm of Barstool, and what it's like to work alongside its founder, Dave Portnoy. She dives into the allegations that she’s a “token” female CEO, and what goes into the “secret sauce” that makes their podcasts so popular. She also talks about her time in competitive sports. In Mailbag, questions ...
Ep 212: Kendra Scott On Entrepreneurship, Motherhood, And Giving Back
May 06, 2020 05:01 - 44 minutesKendra Scott’s classic jewelry designs sparkle, but not as much as her incredible philanthropic and educational efforts. She shares how she built her billion dollar business, her best advice to fellow entrepreneurs, hard truths about her first entrepreneurial failure, and how retail can continue to thrive. In Mailbag, planning for a baby after a job loss, asking an employer for work-from-home flexibility, and starting a business vs. building an emergency fund. Also, free credit reports and ho...
Ep 211: Small Businesses And Coronavirus: How To Support Entrepreneurs, And How They Can Thrive
April 29, 2020 05:01 - 34 minutesHow can we help the small businesses in our lives succeed? How can entrepreneurs weather this storm? Scott Omelianuk, Editor-In-Chief of Inc. Magazine, weighs in and says we all need to remember that we are shaping the world we want to live in with our wallets. He discusses the funding from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how to apply. In Mailbag, questions from small business owners, a woman in the middle of home renovations, and a couple looking to buy a more affordable home. ...