WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 911 ratingsEmpower yourself financially. Successful women executives, workplace pioneers, self-made entrepreneurs, industry trendsetters and money-savvy experts reveal insights on how to get ahead, reach your goals, and achieve professional success. They join host Veronica Dagher every Tuesday.
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Toni Ko: On the Beauty Of Building Your Own Business
September 25, 2020 17:03 - 15 minutesToni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics and Bespoke Beauty Brands, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's launching a new makeup line amid the pandemic. Help us shape our future coverage of women and money. Share your feedback at wsj.com/secrets
Katie Rodan + Kathy Fields: Serial Skin-Care Entrepreneurs
September 16, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutesKatie Rodan and Kathy Fields, co-founders of skincare treatment Proactiv and their namesake brand, Rodan + Fields, tell WSJ's Veronica Dagher what they've learned about partnership and building companies.
Emily Ramshaw: On Launching a Nonprofit Amid Covid-19
September 09, 2020 19:00 - 13 minutesEmily Ramshaw, cofounder of women-focused nonprofit media company the 19th*, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's adapted her organization to the coronavirus and why the untold stories of the female electorate matter.
Angela Yee: Mastering the Side Hustle
September 02, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutesAngela Yee, co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she manages multiple streams of income and what she's learned about investing.
Tami Erwin: Verizon Business CEO On Leading a Global Team Remotely
August 26, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutesTami Erwin, executive vice president and chief executive of Verizon Business Group, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's adapted her 26,000 employees to remote work and what managers can do to help working parents thrive in the pandemic.
Marla Beck: How Covid-19 is Changing the Beauty Business
August 19, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutesMarla Beck, co-founder and chief executive of beauty company Bluemercury, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's adapted her business amid the pandemic and what's ahead for the luxury beauty industry.
Vanessa Williams: Defying Other People's Expectations
August 12, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutesVanessa Williams, award-winning actress and singer, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's coped with racism in the entertainment industry and how she's working to end inequality for other performers.
Erin Loos Cutraro: On Why Women Should Run for Office
August 05, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutesErin Loos Cutraro, founder of She Should Run, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher what prevents women from running for elected office and how she's working to change that.
Sarah Deer: Empowering Tribal Nations to Protect Native Women
July 29, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutesSarah Deer, Native American lawyer and MacArthur fellow, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's worked for justice for Native survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence and why the recent Supreme Court Oklahoma land ruling matters.
Karen Altfest: On How Women Want To Talk About Money
July 22, 2020 19:00 - 24 minutesKaren Altfest, executive vice president of Altfest Personal Wealth Management, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's managed a long career in finance and how she's helped women and widows.
Stacy Lewis: Striving for Equity in Women's Golf
July 15, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutesStacy Lewis, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how the sport has changed for women and how she's getting through the pandemic.
Jane Schwartzberg: Taking Hold of Your Finances Amid Illness
July 08, 2020 19:00 - 20 minutesJane Schwartzberg, managing director at UBS wealth management, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how serious illness forced her to get involved with her finances and why managing money before an emergency is so important.
Carol Lavin Bernick: Leading A Family Business
July 01, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutesIn this encore episode, Carol Lavin Bernick, the former executive chairman of Alberto-Culver, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her family business and how she's helping restaurant owners and families during the coronavirus crisis.
Arlan Hamilton: Empowering Underrepresented Founders
June 24, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutesArlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's helping to make the venture capital world more diverse and how far the industry still has to go.
Yeardley Smith: On Voicing Lisa Simpson and Becoming an LGBT Advocate
June 17, 2020 19:00 - 31 minutesYeardley Smith, who plays "Lisa" on the hit show The Simpsons, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she learned to accept her voice and how she uses it to be an ally to the LGBT community.
Lanaya Irvin: Talking About Race At Work
June 10, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutesLanaya Irvin, president of the Center for Talent Innovation, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher why she thinks it's important to have discussions about race in the workplace and how the killing of George Floyd sparked a conversation at her own organization.
Terri Jackson: Playing to Win in the WNBPA
June 03, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutesTerri Jackson, executive director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she negotiated a big pay raise on behalf of the players and how she's helping steward the league's union through the coronavirus crisis.
Julie Smolyansky: Adapting Amid Tragedy
May 27, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutesJulie Smolyansky, chief executive of Lifeway Foods, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's coped with crises and adapted her family's cultured milk business amid the coronavirus.
Kelley Brooke: Reimaging Golf Amid Coronavirus
May 20, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutesIn this encore episode, Kelley Brooke, director of golf at the Bethpage Golf Course and the 2018 LPGA Professional of the Year, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she thinks golf will change as courses reopen and how she's thrived as a woman in the sport.
Maysoon Zayid: On Finding Resilience and Laughter Amid Pain
May 13, 2020 19:00 - 30 minutesIn this encore episode, comedian, writer and disabilities advocate Maysoon Zayid tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how the coronavirus has impacted those who perform for a living and how she's coping financially.
Naomi Hirabayshi: Changing Mental Health Conversations During Covid-19
May 06, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutesIn this encore episode, Naomi Hirabayshi, co-founder and co-creator of the Shine app, gives WSJ's Veronica Dagher an update on how the wellness company has adapted during the coronavirus crisis and why she thinks it's become more socially acceptable to speak about mental health issues. Text or call our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947 to let us know how you're managing your mental health and wellness during the coronavirus crisis. We might use your comment on an upcoming show.
Cate Luzio: On How Small Businesses Can Survive the Coronavirus Crisis
April 29, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutesCate Luzio, founder of Luminary, a female-focused work space in NYC, explains how she's adapting her business in a world of social-distancing. What's your secret to staying calm and managing your career and money during this difficult time? Text or call in your survival strategy to our hotline at (314) 200-5947 and we may share it on the podcast.
Mona Sinha: On Using Millions to Help Women in Need
April 22, 2020 21:30 - 21 minutesIn this encore episode, Mona Sinha, board chair of Women Moving Millions, tells WSJs' Veronica Dagher how women can work together to help society's most vulnerable people and why she's raising awareness about gender inequality. If you're a small business owner, we'd like to hear from you. Call or text our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947 and share your tips for keeping your business afloat.
Meredith Moore: Managing Your Money During Coronavirus
April 15, 2020 21:30 - 22 minutesMeredith Moore, a financial planner and founder of Artisan Financial Strategies, talks to WSJ's Veronica Dagher about how to manage finances in this difficult time. She talks about taking control of your finances in a downturn (1:28), where to draw from for financial support (7:55), and which financial plans to put on hold (12:37). We want to remind listeners that even if you find tips from WSJ or Meredith helpful, it's important to consult a certified financial professional before making any...
Dawn Lafreeda: Managing Denny's Amid Coronavirus Crisis
April 08, 2020 21:30 - 28 minutesDawn Lafreeda, one of the largest Denny's franchisees in the country, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's running 90 restaurants during the past month and how she's supporting her employees during the coronavirus pandemic. For next week's episode: Have a question about your personal finances that you'd like answered on the show? Text or call-in to our Secrets hotline at (314)-200-5947.
Marianne Ruggiero: Managing Your Career During Coronavirus
April 01, 2020 21:51 - 25 minutesMarianne Ruggiero, a career coach, explains to the WSJ's Veronica Dagher, how to navigate your career amid the coronavirus crisis or rebuild it if you've already lost your job. Have a question about your personal finances that you'd like answered on the show? Text or call-in to our Secrets hotline at (314)-200-5947. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Google Analytics and Excel Ninja were resources mentioned on the show.
Karol Ward: How to Reduce Anxiety and Loneliness During Coronavirus
March 26, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutesKarol Ward, a therapist and confidence coach, explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to deal with the current situation. Have a question about managing your career or want to share your strategy for work success during this time? Text or call-in a message to our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. For further support, contact your company's employee assistance program. Calm and Headspace were meditation apps mentioned on the show. The National Suicid...
Wendy Nguyen: Instagram Star Opens Up About Trauma & Success
March 19, 2020 21:30 - 24 minutesIn this encore episode, Wendy Nguyen, Instagram star and founder of Wendy's Lookbook, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how trauma helped fuel her success as a social-media influencer and CBD entrepreneur.
Emily Ramshaw: On Highlighting Women's Voices in the Media
March 04, 2020 22:30 - 25 minutesEmily Ramshaw, former Texas Tribune editor-in-chief and co-founder of The 19th* talks to WSJ's Veronica Dagher about the challenges of launching a nonprofit media company and how covering women and politics could change the national conversation.
Toni Ko: On the Personal Sacrifices of Entrepreneurship
February 26, 2020 22:30 - 30 minutesToni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics and serial entrepreneur, speaks with WSJ's Veronica Dagher about the business lessons she learned from her Korean parents, the lack of glamour in entrepreneurship, and the surprise disappointment of a well-earned early retirement.
Lidia Bastianich: On Being the Only Woman in the Kitchen
February 19, 2020 22:30 - 24 minutesBest-selling cookbook author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich tells the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she created her global food empire, thrived in a male-dominated industry and what she's doing to make commercial kitchens safer for women.
Isabel Allende: The Wisdom of Aging
February 12, 2020 22:30 - 23 minutesBest-selling Chilean-American author Isabel Allende speaks with the WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her new book, "A Long Petal of the Sea," a novel that tackles immigration, how she coped with enormous tragedy and why she's excited about aging.
Kathy Ireland: Knowing Your Worth and Protecting Your Boundaries
February 05, 2020 22:30 - 21 minutesFormer supermodel turned business mogul Kathy Ireland speaks with WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her new book, "Fashion Jungle," a novel about sexual harassment in the fashion industry, how she's maintained her brand identity despite an expansive empire and how to turn rejection and negative feedback into a career boost.
Maeve DuVally: On Becoming a Transgender Woman on Wall Street
January 29, 2020 22:30 - 18 minutesMaeve DuVally, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she transitioned while working at a major financial firm and how she found her authentic self.
Naomi Hirabayshi and Marah Lidey on Why They Made the Shine App
January 22, 2020 22:36 - 24 minutesShine app co-founders, Naomi Hirabayshi and Marah Lidey, tell WSJ's Veronica Dagher how as two young, female tech founders and women of color what it's like to start a company with a friend, raise venture capital funding and change the conversation about mental health.
Jen Sincero on Achieving Your Money Dreams
December 25, 2019 22:30 - 19 minutesIn this encore episode, Jen Sincero, author of the 'You are a Badass' book series, tells the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to get out of your own way and achieve your goals.
How To Jump Start Your Career in 2020
December 18, 2019 22:30 - 30 minutesCareer coaches Marianne Ruggiero and Rita Kakati Shah tell the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to benchmark your career success, land a sponsor and get paid what you're worth.
Therese Tucker: Starting A Software Company at 40
December 11, 2019 22:30 - 22 minutesTherese Tucker, founder and chief executive of software company BlackLine Inc., explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how her gender shaped her career and why she chose to start a technology company.
How to Take Charge of Your Debt
December 04, 2019 22:30 - 26 minutesIn a special panel discussion, three personal finance experts -- Stacy Tisdale, Erin Lowry and Jill Schlesinger -- join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher to discuss how they've coped with different types of debt and give tips on how to get out.
Carol Lavin Bernick: Inside The Alberto-Culver Succession Story
November 27, 2019 22:30 - 29 minutesCarol Lavin Bernick, the former executive chairman of Alberto-Culver, speaks to the WSJ's Veronica Dagher about taking over her family's business, earning the respect of her peers and instilling a work ethic in her children.
How Women of Color Can Own Their Success
November 20, 2019 22:30 - 30 minutesIn a special panel discussion, four African-American executives and entrepreneurs, Jennefer Witter, Ebony Reed, Minda Harts and Arielle Patrick join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher to discuss the challenges they've faced in the workplace, how they've overcome these obstacles and share their tips for success.
Marianne Harrison: An English Major Turned Finance CEO
November 13, 2019 22:30 - 17 minutesMarianne Harrison tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she became the first female chief executive of John Hancock, one of the largest life insurers in the United States, how she landed a big pay raise and how she's increasing diversity at her company.
Frida Polli: Pymetrics CEO on Breaking the Mold in Science and Tech
November 06, 2019 22:30 - 30 minutesFrida Polli, co-founder and chief executive of Pymetrics, a company that uses artificial intelligence and behavioral neuroscience to help reduce bias in hiring, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about the obstacles she's overcome as a female technology entrepreneur and how working single mothers can succeed.
Mary Wittenberg: A Marathon Race to Success
October 30, 2019 21:35 - 26 minutesFormer New York Road Runners CEO and New York City Marathon race director Mary Wittenberg tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher about inspiring women to embrace health and fitness, as well as her new passion for the EF Education First pro cycling organization.
Liesel Pritzker Simmons: Making a Valuable Impact
October 23, 2019 21:30 - 25 minutesLiesel Pritzker Simmons is philanthropist and Co-Founder of Blue Haven Initiative, a family office that invests for profit and with a purpose. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher why every investment has an impact, and how we can create positive change through investing.
Deirdre Quinn: Founding a Fashion Empire
October 16, 2019 21:30 - 28 minutesDeirdre Quinn, CEO of Lafayette 148 New York, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how a life-long love of fashion inspired her to forge ahead in creating her own global brand.
Deborah Norville: Anchoring Her Own Success
October 09, 2019 21:30 - 26 minutesDeborah Norville is an award winning television anchor, Viacom board member, and the host of Inside Edition. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher the key lessons she's learned from career setbacks, and what motivates her to stay in the game.
Miko Branch: Pioneering the Natural Hair Movement
October 03, 2019 14:07 - 21 minutesMiko Branch, CEO of popular haircare line, Miss Jessie's, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how she built a successful business from the ground up and became a pioneer in the natural hair care industry.
Wendy Nguyen: Beyond Instagram Stardom
September 25, 2019 21:05 - 23 minutesWendy Nguyen, founder of Wendy's Lookbook, tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how surviving an early life of trauma fueled her to become a successful entrepreneur - from Instagram stardom to a budding CBD business.
Gail Simmons: Staying at the Top of Her Game
September 18, 2019 20:30 - 24 minutesGail Simmons is an accomplished food writer and cookbook author, best known for serving as a permanent judge on the popular series Top Chef. She tells the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher how she turned her life's passions into the career of her dreams.