
Women's Money Wisdom
You’re working hard, caring for everyone else, and managing a thousand details a day—but when was the last time you focused on your finances?
As a woman, you might carry the emotional and logistical weight of caregiving, parenting, career-building, and household management. It’s no wonder financial planning tends to fall to the bottom of your list—yet it’s one of the most important tools you have for protecting your future, your family, and your peace of mind.
Women’s Money Wisdom is here to change that.
Hosted by Melissa Joy, CFP®, founder of Pearl Planning in Dexter, Michigan, this weekly podcast is your space for practical insights and relatable advice to help you take control of your financial life. From investing and retirement to navigating life transitions and shifting your money mindset, you'll gain the clarity and confidence you need to make empowered decisions.
Maybe you’re preparing for retirement, juggling the needs of both kids and aging parents, or growing a business you’ve built from the ground up. You want to build wealth in a way that reflects your values. You want guidance that honors your full life—not just your portfolio. And most of all, you want a trusted partner who sees the whole picture, not just the numbers.
If you’re ready to stop putting yourself last—at least financially—this podcast is your starting point.
Subscribe to Women’s Money Wisdom and make your financial future a priority.
Investment advisory services offered by Pearl Planning, a DBA of Stephens Consulting LLC., an SEC registered investment advisor. Please remember that past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that the future performance of any specific investment, investment strategy, or product (including the investments and/or investment strategies recommended or undertaken by Pearl Planning, or any non-investment related content, made reference to directly or indirectly in this Podcast will be profitable, equal any corresponding indicated historical performance level(s), be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Due to various factors, including changing market conditions and/or applicable laws, the content may no longer be reflective of current opinions or positions. Moreover, you should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this podcast serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from Pearl Planning. To the extent that a listener has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing. Pearl Planning is neither a law firm, nor a certified public accounting firm, and no portion of the Podcast content should be construed as legal or accounting advice. A copy of Pearl Planning’s current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at www.pearlplan.com. Content represents the opinion of the speaker and not necessarily that of Pearl Planning.
Episodes
Episode 276: Beyond the 9-to-5: How Franchising Can Redefine Your Career Path with Alex & Julie Roberts
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Episode 275: Women, Wealth and Future of Financial Planning with Cary Carbonaro, CFP®

Episode 274: Reinventing Life on Your Own Terms with Digital Nomad Sherita Janielle
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Episode 273: Leadership is Leverage: How Strong Leaders Create Bigger Paychecks and Bigger Impact with Jackie Simon

Episode 272: First-Class Travel on an Economy Budget with Points Pro Bry Keith
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Episode 271: Estate Planning Made Manageable with Rachel Donnelly

Episode 270: Spring Clean Your Finances: 20 Ways to Refresh Your Financial Life Right Now
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Episode 269: RSU's Demystified: How Smart Women Manage Equity Compensation
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Episode 268: Mortgage Rates, Market Myths & Smart Home Buying with Erica Powers

Episode of 267: Rethinking Retirement: Spending Surprises, Confidence Gaps & Evolving Timelines

Episode 266: Tariffs, Crashes, and Bear Markets

Episode 265: Navigating Trump's Proposed College Funding Changes With Ann Garcia, CFP®

Episode 264: What’s Up With Women and Money with Author Alison Kosik
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Episode 263: Talking About Money and Overcoming Financial Stigma with Author Kathleen Burns Kingsbury
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Episode 262: Making Space for Moms and Families with Founder Ariel Wan
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Episode 261: Shifting Identities for Women Including Career and Motherhood with Hannah Moore, CFP®
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Episode 260: 5 Year Anniversary and Finding Your Authentic Style with Morgan Wider
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Episode 259: Family Vision and Values with Business Coach Kelly O'Donnell

Episode 258: Let's Talk About Tariffs

Episode 257: Addiction & Your Money with Karen Coyne, CFP®
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Episode 256: Who Needs a Trust with Ashley Waddell-Tingstad
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Episode 255: Downsize Your Stuff to Upgrade Your Finances with Sharon McRill
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Episode 254: Money Matters in Trump's Second Term
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Episode 253: Celebrity Estate Planning Lessons with Jennifer Rozelle
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Episode 252: Planning for Financial Success in 2025
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