Financial Feminist

94. Taking Up Space in Male-Dominated Fields with Molly Fletcher

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever been the only woman in a room of mostly men, you know the challenges of standing out and having your voice heard and respected. From ...

93. What I Wish I Knew in My Early 20s: Career Edition

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ah, your 20s. The first decade of true adulthood, bills, taxes, job hunting, and everything else that comes with starting out after school. Navigating...

92. Embracing Your Inner-Perfectionist with Katherine Morgan Schafler

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever been labeled a perfectionist but always felt some shame around the moniker, this episode is for you. Tori sits down with Katherine Mo...

How to Be a Better Cook

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this first installment of “Tori Story,” Tori shares her formula and hacks for making delicious meals from home, regardless of how much time you...

91. Understanding Hidden Financial Challenges for Military and Nomadic Families with Lauren Taylor

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you were part of a military family, or a family who moved frequently growing up, you know all too well the strain it can have on your personal rela...

90. How Much Do I Need to Retire?

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much do I need to retire? How are a few hundred dollars a month going to turn into millions? What happens if the stock market crashes between now ...

89. Navigating Unexpected Loss with Tiffany Aliche

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Budgetnista returns! We’re so grateful to welcome Tiffany Aliche back to Financial Feminist to talk about her life over the last few years since...

88. Financial Therapy with the Shrink Chicks

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

May is Mental Health Month, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned from working with people and their money (and copious amounts of research) it’...

87. Guide to Financial Spring Cleaning

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re almost halfway through the year –– how are your finances? Did you unearth that hidden pile of old tax papers while cleaning out your desk?...

86. Anxiety, Feet Pics, and Buzzfeed Drama with Kelsey Darragh

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought, “Wow, I’d love a podcast episode where we talk about anxiety, mental health, the market for feet pics, and how much money a...

85. How to Network (Without Feeling Icky) with Aleenah Ansari

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If the word “networking” leaves you *screaming-crying-throwing-up* –– you’re not alone. Networking hasn’t always had a negative connotatio...

84. How to Choose the Best Credit Card

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ah, credit cards. The confusing but necessary component to a healthy credit score. But when not used properly, the very tool that can open doors can s...

83. Managing Finances with a Disability with Xian Horn

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s estimated that 54 million people in the United States have a disability –– so how does this impact them financially and an individual level...

82. Motherhood Killed My Career with Emily Tisch Sussman

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The United States hates mothers. At least, their woefully inadequate policies, like no federally mandated paid parental leave, lack of access to affor...

81. What to Do if You’re Laid Off

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve been laid off (or think you might be)... now what? In this episode, Tori runs through a checklist of what to do when you’ve been laid off, ...

80. Ditching Your Corporate 9 to 5 with Amy Porterfield

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneurship is more popular than ever –– both because of accessibility but also the necessity to make more, whether that’s by adding a side...

79. I'm Afraid to Talk About My Net Worth: Tori's Interview on Other People's Pockets

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why are women afraid to talk about their finances? Even our host and financial educator, Tori Dunlap, gets anxious over sharing exactly how much she m...

78. How to Manage Inconsistent Income with Barbara Sloan

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dealing with inconsistent income, whether you’re working in a tipped profession, as a contractor, or any other position where your income varies mon...

77. Raising Financially Confident Kids with Bobbi Rebell

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t want to just raise financially savvy kids –– you want to raise financially savvy grown-ups. When you ask people for their advice on pa...

76. Pay Inequity in Women's Athletics with Ilona Maher

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How much does an Olympic athlete REALLY make? Why are women’s athletics so grossly underpaid in comparison to their men’s team counterparts (espec...

Are Banks Unsafe? What the SVB Shutdown Might Mean for You

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

WTF is happening with SVB? Are we heading into another 2008? Is it even safe to use a bank right now? In this pep-talk episode, host and financial edu...

75. Working Through Money Trauma with Shannah Game

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a money story, and some (if not almost all) of ours include both big and little “T” trauma that impacts the way we handle finances for...

74. Life Insurance 101 with Ladder

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re already queasy seeing today’s title –– we’d invite you to push through. Whenever we talk about life insurance, we’re inevitably ...

73. Sustaining the Fight for Women's Rights with Lina AbiRafeh

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“If you aren’t present at the table, you’re on the menu” is a quote made famous by Senator Elizabeth Warren and is a summation of today’s gu...

72. The Loneliness Epidemic: Building Meaningful Communities with Natalie Franke

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Isolation and loneliness are on the rise worldwide, and the rise in women feeling more disconnected than ever is an alarming trend. But how can you in...

71. Ask Tori: My Emotions are Ruining my Finances

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever faced imposter syndrome with a job? Felt guilty for a small splurge when things are tight? Tried to talk to friends about money and gott...

69. I Don't Have a Debit Card

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been influenced by the D*ve R*mseys of the world to believe that credit cards are evil, you might be missing out on one of the best money ...

68. Managing Money in Your 30s with The Dow Janes

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just like your skincare regimen changes with age, so should how you manage your finances. In this episode, Tori is joined by Britt and Laurie-Anne of ...

67. How Cults Prey on Women and Their Finances with Dr. Janja Lalich

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The world is obsessed with cults –– and there are more documentaries and true crime podcasts than ever on some of the most controversial organizat...

We're Going on a Book Tour!

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Financial Feminist is hitting the road! Join Tori and our sponsor, SoFi, the all-in-one finance app and bank that has your back, for a night of conver...

66. Healing Your Relationship with Your Body with Sadie Lincoln

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Women are told from a young age to make themselves smaller –– physically, mentally, and emotionally. This leads to playing small in our careers, w...

65. How ADHD Affects Finances with Dr. Sasha Hamdani

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of Americans have ADHD. But, sadly, women specifically have struggled in silence, unaware of their diagnosis until later in life. This lack o...

64. Finding Your Purpose with Ashley Stahl

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The great resignation that started in 2021 set off a wave of workers across industries finally asking themselves the question, “is this REALLY what ...

63. Why We Need Financial Feminism

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tori Dunlap, now a New York Times Bestselling Author, is joined by the host of the UNSTUCKKD podcast and Chief Product Officer of Her First $100K, Kah...

62. Setting Financial Goals for the New Year

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2023, Financial Feminists! Regardless of if your goals for the year revolve around spending, saving, or investing, setting those goals and ...

Exclusive First Look: Financial Feminist Book

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join host and author Tori Dunlap as she reads from the introduction of her new book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bulls*t to Master...

Best of 2022: How to Stop Emotionally Spending

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this re-release of one of our top episodes of 2022, host Tori Dunlap guides you through a shame and judgment-free practice to help you curb your em...

60. Overcoming Capitalism with Rich and Regular

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Building wealth in a capitalist society can feel like a double-edged sword, and the effect of mass wealth inequality is felt even more by marginalized...

59. What You Need to Know About Mortgages with NerdWallet's Kate Wood

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the housing market in flux and a looming recession on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to learn about the home buying process. Tod...

58. Ask Tori: How Can I Start Investing?

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host and financial educator Tori Dunlap answers voicemail questions from our community, including how to start investing, the perks o...

57. How Much Does a Dominatrix Make? with Mistress Justine Cross

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The business of sex work is often considered taboo in conversation, but considering the sex work industry is primarily made up of women –– we need...

56. Redefining Your Personal Brand with Corporate Natalie

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can building a personal brand help you in your job hunt? Just ask our guest, Corporate Natalie. You might recognize Natalie from her viral TikToks, wh...

55. Step-By-Step Guide to Nailing Your Job Interview

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to finding a job, getting in the door is half the battle, but what do you do after you finally get that interview you’ve been dreaming...

54. We Read Dave Ramsey So You Don't Have To with Gabe Dunn

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Get in, feminists –– we’re reading Dave Ramsey (so you don’t have to). In this very special episode, Tori is joined by Bad with Money’s Gabe...

53. Why Women are Overworked and Underpaid with Linda Babcock

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gender pay gap is real –– but reducing it down to simply “not paying women enough” ignores the broader picture. Today, Tori is joined by L...

52. Recognizing Financial Red Flags in Relationships

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Money is complicated –– and it’s made even more complicated by relationship dynamics. As a nod to spooky season, in today’s episode, Tori guid...

51. How to Live a Regret-Free Life with Doc G

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do the dying have to teach us about money? Doc G (aka Jordan Grumet) learned firsthand what constitutes a regret-free life while working in hospi...

50. How to Talk Politics with Family with Sharon McMahon

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With less than a month to the midterms, it’s never been more important to understand the power of your vote and the importance of understanding how ...

49. How to Negotiate Workplace Benefits

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that you can negotiate more than salary when it comes to a job offer? So many candidates immediately shut down job offers if the salary i...

48. Signs of Financial and Domestic Abuse with Jan Edgar Langbein

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Domestic violence is an equal opportunity epidemic, and today’s guest, Jan Edgar Langbein is here to dispel the myths around domestic violence and s...

47. The Cost of (Breast) Cancer with Dr. Stephanie Graff

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tori sits down with Dr. Stephanie Graff, who shares about her time and research as an oncologist specializing in Breast Cancer ––...

46. What I Learned as a 9-Year-Old Entrepreneur

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At 9 years old, host Tori Dunlap started her first business placing vending machines around her hometown. When she graduated college and sold that sma...

45. Side Hustle 101 with Jannese Torres (Yo Quiero Dinero)

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two financial educators are better than one, so we’re thrilled to be joined by Jannese Torres, the host of the Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast and Latina f...

44. Unlearning Self-Sacrifice for Women with Tiffany Dufu

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From a young age, women are conditioned to take on more for less –– whether it’s in the workplace, housework, raising children, or other unpaid ...

43. Sneaky Ways Companies Keep You in Debt

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paying off debt is hard enough –– add in companies who keep you in the dark and try to make it harder for you to get ahead on your payments, and i...

42. Managing Family Finances with Andy Hill

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Managing solo finances is one thing –– managing finances with a partner or kids? A whole new ballgame. This week, Tori is joined by Andy Hill, the...

41. Real Estate and Reality TV with Selling Sunset's Maya Vander

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do reality TV and the past few years of real estate have in common? There’s lots of drama, and no one really knows what’s going on. We’re k...

40. Buying a Home Was My Biggest Financial Mistake (Almost)

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us have heard from a well-meaning friend or family member that real estate is always a good investment –– and though it can be, blanket ad...

39. How to Live Your Rich Life with Ramit Sethi

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to live a truly “rich life?” Tori is joined by financial educator, Ramit Sethi, to talk about his work centering on creating a u...

BONUS: Student Loan Forgiveness FAQ

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On August 24th, 2022 President Biden announced his multi-layered plan to relieve student borrowers. In this episode, Tori Dunlap walks you through the...

38. Debunking the Starving Artist Myth with Comedian Chelsea Devantez

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Where did the myth of the “starving artist” begin? Why did it become so pervasive, and is it even true? Or is it just another way for a society th...

37. How I Saved $100K at 25

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time ever (at least on the podcast), host Tori Dunlap shares her story of saving $100,000 at age 25. Whether you have financial goals li...

36. Job Hopping to Increase Your Income with Cinneah El-Amin

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Long gone are the days of 40-year careers climbing the latter at a single company, and in are the days of job hopping as a means to help grow your inc...

34. Best Bank Accounts for Savings Goals

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you’re saving your emergency fund for a dream vacation or retirement, you’ll need a place to store those funds –– but not all savings ...

33. Is Math Anxiety Making You Bad With Money? with Black Girl MATHgic

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If an episode about math has you sweating, we get it. It’s estimated that 93% of adults have math anxiety –– so it’s no wonder we have anxiety...

32. The Cost of Childhood Fame with Christy Carlson Romano

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re usually so not the drama –– except this episode totally is. Today, Tori is joined by Christy Carlson Romano, who you may remember as the v...

31. I Wrote a Book!

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have some exciting news to share with our entire Financial Feminist and Her First $100K family… Tori’s book, Financial Feminist is now availabl...

30. Enneagram Guide to Money with Sarajane Case

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing your Meyers-Briggs, your Enneagram, and even your Zodiac sign is always a fun topic of conversation, but what good is a personality test if it...

BONUS: Investing Q&A

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Is now really the best time to be investing? Why are women investing at lower rates than men? What do I actually DO with the money after I open a Roth...

29. Going into Business with Friends with Pentatonix's Scott Hoying

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how to take a passion from a dream to a fully-fledged career? Today’s guest did just that –– and got to do it alongside h...

28. Money-Saving Travel Tips

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you love to travel, but stress about overspending or thinking the vacation of your dreams might be out of your reach, this episode is for you. In t...

27. How to Save Our Democracy with Amanda Litman

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does our vote really matter? How do we make our politicians listen to us instead of bending to lobbyists and corporations? Is there hope for our democ...

BONUS: Guide to Canadian Finance

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what the Canadian equivalent of a Roth IRA is? Want to know what your options are for a high-yield savings account? Tori is joi...

26. Allyship and Anti-Racism with Alyssa Hall

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When the Black Lives Matter movement resurged in 2020, many of us began (or reignited) our anti-racism journey –– selling out books, posting black...

25. How to Stop Emotional Spending

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve blacked out and ended up with three candles, two pillows, and a pencil box from the dollar section at Target one too many times (IYKYK), a...

24. Exposing the Entertainment Industry with Model Ella Halikas

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re spilling the tea on the entertainment industry. In this episode, Tori is joined by Sport’s Illustrated model Ella Halikas to talk about her ...

23. LGBTQ+ Finances with the Debt Free Guys

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling with credit card debt and overspending? Not sure how to best tackle your overwhelming credit card bills and make a dent in the interested m...

22. How to Plan for a Recession

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The news lately has been, in a word, a little anxiety-inducing. Between articles calling this the stock market “summer from hell,” conversations a...

21. How to Be the Most Interesting Person in the Room with Danielle Robay

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever walked into a room and wondered how to leave the best impression? Dating with no idea how to connect deeper? Wanting to up your networki...

BONUS: Overcome Burnout with Mallory Rowan

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all feeling it –– collective burnout. Whether you’re working in corporate, building a side hustle, parenting or caregiving, finishing sc...

20. The Myth of "Making It" with Qveen Herby

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Singer, songwriter, and fashion icon, Qveen Herby (formerly frontwoman of the band KARMIN), joins Tori for a candid and at times off the walls discuss...

19. How to Negotiate with Confidence

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are two ways to better your financial situation in life –– make more or spend less. Both options mean you’re going to have to negotiate, s...

18. What Credit Card Companies Don't Want You to Know with Credit Expert Vrinda Gupta

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Credit Card Industry is built on sexism (surprise, surprise, another industry that benefits the patriarchy) –– and not understanding how credi...

17. The Dark Truth of Diet Culture with Victoria Garrick

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The toxic AF billion-dollar diet industry perpetuates the message that our bodies are never “enough” (skinny enough, strong enough, curvy enough, ...

16. Roth IRA or 401K?

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you don’t invest, you likely won’t be able to retire…ever. This feels harsh because it is. The good news is that the best day to start inves...

14. How to Travel (Ethically) on a Budget with Netflix's Jo Franco

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If travel is on your bucket list, whether it’s weekend road trips or backpacking through the Alps, this episode is the one for you. Today, host Tori...

13. Three Sneaky Patriarchal Money Myths Keeping Women from Building Wealth

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FINANCIAL FEMINIST IS BACK, BABY! Your favorite host, Tori Dunlap, is back and better than ever with a whole new season of guest interviews and insigh...

Trailer: Financial Feminist Season 2

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back, Financial Feminists! We’re so excited to announce SEASON 2 with a brand new format, and an incredible guest lineup... Keep up with us ...

12. My BFF Kristine Interviews Me!

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the episode you’ve always hoped for and never knew you needed –– my best friend Kristine interviews ME! We chat about #friendmoon, John M...

11. Practicing Financial Self-Care

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the final installment of this season’s Money Mondays, I’m taking on financial self-care –– what it is, what it isn’t, and how we can prac...

10. How to Live More Sustainably (For the Planet and Your Money) with Moji Igun

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you think about climate change, your mind likely goes to natural disasters or rising sea levels. You may not realize that the climate crisis is n...

9. Beginner's Guide to Investing

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The #1 reason women don't invest is fear. Fear of getting started. Fear of “doing it wrong.” The implications of these fears are massive. So, this...

8. Closing the Wealth & Investing Gap for Women, with Sallie Krawcheck

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard of the pay gap, but there’s an even bigger and more terrifying stat you should be worried about -- the wealth gap. I chat with this w...

7. How to Increase Your Credit Score

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to put your credit score on a rocket ship to 850? This is the episode for you. On this week’s Money Monday episode of Financial Feminist, I’...

6. How America’s Racist Roots Fueled a Predatory Bail Bond Industry, with Tricia Cleppe

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE. Today’s guest, my friend and coaching client Tricia Cleppe, grew up sitting on the counters of cash and bail bonds stores ...

5. Where Do I Start? (aka the Financial Game Plan)

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m finally answering the #1 question I get as a financial expert: “Where do I start?” Fear not! I’m walking you through the steps that will h...

4. Breaking Down the Racial Wealth Gap + Minority Appraisal Crisis, with Tiffany Aliche aka The Budgetnista

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How does money affect BIPOC differently? What does the pay gap mean for women of color? In my conversation with Tiffany Aliche (you might know her as ...

3. Overcome Your Psychological Bullsh*t Around Money

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Money Monday, I’m guiding you through a powerful money journaling prompt to help you discover where your money story beg...

2. The Scandalous and Sketchy Truth Behind MLMs, with Jane Marie

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Hey boss babe!” In this episode, we break down every shady practice that draws so many women into the MLM world and what it’s like to be a woma...

1. What is Financial Feminism?

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s finally here! Welcome to episode one of the Financial Feminist -- a financial literacy podcast for women. In this episode, I’m sharing my “...