Send a textYou don’t need the “right” background to make real change.Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn’t come from perfect resumes or polished pathways. It comes from lived experience, values, and the courage to step forward when something isn’t right.We’re joined by Representative Emily Weber, who represents Jackson County District 24 in the Missouri House of Representatives. Emily shares her journey from growing up as an adopted kid in rural Kansas and earning an art degree, to becoming the first Asian American woman elected to Missouri’s General Assembly.Emily opens up about what pushed her into politics, how imposter syndrome almost stopped her from running, and why representation truly matters. We talk about money, power, confidence, and what happens when women stop waiting to be “qualified enough” and start showing up anyway.This conversation is honest, grounding, and motivating. Especially if you’ve ever thought, “Who am I to do this?”If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure where your power actually lives, this episode will meet you right there.Join us for next week’s Money Talks, we’ll talk about “His, Hers, Ours: Setting Up Shared vs. Separate Accounts” Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us! Website Facebook Page Facebook group Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Reddit Resources Have questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here! ...

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