Market MakeHer Podcast
Get better with your "finance-sis" and dive into the world of investing, without the jargon or bro-talk. Picture yourself learning alongside two friends: a beginner investor like you and a formerly licensed 15-year finance expert. Meet Market MakeHer, your go-to self-directed investing education podcast that demystifies complex financial concepts and jargon in a new way - from "Her" perspective.
By relating the business cycle to the menstrual cycle, supply and demand to second-hand shopping, and many more out-of-the-box analogies - Market MakeHer became an award-winning podcast! We make it make sense, fun, and relatable, because we believe investing is for everyone.
Join us as we build knowledge for all, break the existing barriers that make investing seem like it's not for you, and make a mark in finance together! View our podcast episodes here or link to wherever you listen to podcasts via our website - be sure to browse through our investing education content while you're there. Become fin-fluent with us!
Episodes
94 episodes
93. Finally, Fed Independence: The Fed Deep Dive Part 4
In “The Fed Deep Dive Pt. 4” we discuss the historical evolution of the Federal Reserve's power and priorities. During World War II, the Fed was essentially controlled by the Treasury, pegging interest rates low to finance war efforts, which la...
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Episode 93
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92. Fed Deep Dive, Part 3: The Fed’s Origin Story—from Reaction to Responsibility
Before the Fed existed, J.P. Morgan literally had to bail out the banking system. That’s when the U.S. realized depending on wealthy individuals to prevent financial collapse wasn’t sustainable—and the Federal Reserve was born.In this ep...
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Episode 92
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91. Listener Q&A: The Taco Trade, Stock Analysis, and Money Market Funds
In this episode of Market MakeHer, we’re answering your questions and breaking them down in a way that actually makes sense. Questions we answered:What the Taco Trade is (yes, it involves tariffs, chicken, a...
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Episode 91
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90. How To Open A Brokerage Account
Choosing the best brokerage firm for your investing needs might seem overwhelming, but we're here to help! Most brokerage firms now offer $0 account minimums and commission-free trades. They compete in their tools, features, and support. That’s...
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Episode 90
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89. Replay: The Fed Talks, the Market Decides—How Rates Really Get Set
If you have debt or you have money, you’re impacted by the credit market, whether you realize it or not. It’s the largest market in the world, and it impacts everything from your mortgage and auto loan to the savings account you earn interest o...
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Episode 89
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88. Replay: The Stock Market’s 11 Sectors and When They Shine (or Struggle)
Let’s break down how sector investing works—because sometimes, the easiest way to give your money a job is by starting with an entire sector instead of picking just one company.In this episode, we explain the 11 sectors of the s...
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Episode 88
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87. What Is P/E Ratio? Learn how to valuate a stock (Replay)
How do you know if a stock is "on sale" or overpriced? It's time for a math refresher! In this replay of Market MakeHer podcast episode 59, we learn all about stock valuation and how to look at the price-to-earnings (p/e) ratio to make informed...
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Episode 87
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86. From Transitory to Tightening & Tariffs - Oh My! (Fed Deep Dive Pt. 2)
In Part 2 of our mini-series on “The Federal Reserve aka The Fed,” we break down how the Fed responded to inflation, why they waited so long, and how their decisions affected everything—from interest rates and mortgage costs to job mar...
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Episode 86
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85. Q2 Market Outlook & Goal Setting with the S-M-I-L-E Framework
🎯 Grab the free bingo card link here and play along with us!We're hitting pause to reflect, reset, and re-energize for the new quarter — both in the stock market and in our per...
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Episode 85
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84. Remix: When Yields Speak Louder Than Headlines
Lately, the market’s been moving over 1,000 points a day. We call this volatility fueled by uncertainty. We’ve been talking about falling yields, rising rates, and now tariffs are back in the headlines… but what if the real stor...
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Episode 84
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83. How Tariffs Actually Impact the Markets
You voted, we delivered — and barely slept. The market is TARIFF-IED! 🙃 In this episode, we interrupt our regularly scheduled Fed deep dive to break down the 2025 Trump tariffs shock and what it means for your portfolio. It's a tug-...
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Episode 83
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82. Wait…That’s What Caused Inflation? The Fed Pt. 1
If you’ve been hearing about inflation but aren’t totally sure what it means—or why everything suddenly got more expensive after the pandemic—this episode is for you.We break down what inflation actually is and explain the real ...
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Episode 82
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81. Corrections, Bear Markets & the Sentiment Disconnect: Are We Headed for a Lost Decade?
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in the stock market: what happens when things start to go south. We break down corrections, bear markets, and recessions—and how to tell the difference betw...
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Episode 81
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80. What A Recession Is and How the Business Cycle Informs Us
🚨 Recession Watch: What’s Happening in the Markets? 🚨Major banks are raising red flags about a potential recession, pointing to uncertainty around trade, tariffs, and inflation. If there’s one thing the market hates, it’s uncertai...
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Episode 80
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79. Investing Basics: Compound Interest, Dollar Cost Averaging, Money Mindset
We're getting back to basics with some Investing 101 and money psychology. We'll discuss what first-time self-directed investors need to know to get started on your investing journey and good concepts for all investors to think about in their i...
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Episode 79
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78. Lessons from Warren Buffett’s Annual Letter to Shareholders
We are diving into Warren Buffett’s latest shareholder letter for 2024—so you don’t have to! We’ll break down his biggest takeaways in plain English for you: why Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on a mountain of cash, what Buffett’s recent stock m...
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Episode 78
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77. Margin Trading & Investing Explained
This is an advanced episode, but also a very important episode to help you understand market mechanics and put another piece together in the stock market puzzle we are conquering - with education! We gave you a few replay episodes before this o...
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Episode 77
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76. Replay: AI Power Grid Pressure: The Price/Energy Ratio
We are revisiting Episode 42, originally aired July 26, 2024, where we look at how AI Power Grid Pressure can also be a headwind to consider in your long-term AI investing strategy. Start with our AI Portfolio and Investment Thesis discussed in...
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Episode 76
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75. $NVDA and the race to AGI: Your AI Investing Update
Y’all asked us for it, here’s your AI update! Yes, we’re talking current landscape of AI investments, AI agents and AGI, of course Nvidia (beyond chips), CapEx Surges, the critical game race, disruption (yes deepseek), earnings, headwinds and m...
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Episode 75
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74. Replay: Demystifying Stock Order Types in Trading
This episode was first released on June 24, 2024. We’re replaying it for you for a reason! Think of it as a review of some of last year’s material before we get into all the investing topics we’re going to cover this year. 👩🏼🏫👩🏻🏫 We share our...
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Episode 74
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73. Remix: Understanding Your Risk Tolerance with the Risk Pyramid
*previously recorded on 03/15/24, but still relevant* Last week we talked about creating quarterly financial goals with a fun activity, and we thought it would be a good time to also revisit your risk tolerance with this past episode.&nbs...
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Episode 73
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72. S.M.I.L.E. Your Way Through Personal Financial Planning - Gamified!
It's the beginning of the year, which means it's time to reset those financial goals, but we're making it more attainable (and fun!) by breaking it all down into a quarterly game. If you happen to have ADHD like us, your brain will thank us. 🧠<...
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Episode 72
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71. TikTok Ban Implications on the Creator Economy and the Stock Market
👋 Have you ever thought about what would happen if TikTok got banned in the U.S. to the stock market or even the impact on the labor market? It’s a hot topic right now as the TikTok ban case is in front of the Supreme Court. In this episode of ...
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Episode 71
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70. 2025 Stock Market Expectations & Predictions: Infrastructure Investment, Tech Innovation & Fiscal Policy Effects
This week, we’re diving into the key market themes of 2025—what’s shaping up to be a monumental year for self-directed investors. We’ll unpack the trends driving infrastructure investment, tariffs with a twist, deregulation fueling innovation, ...
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Episode 70
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69. Markets Wrapped: 2024 Stock Market Review
Can you believe it’s already the end of 2024? What a year it’s been! In this episode of Market MakeHer, Jess and I look back at all the major events that shaped the stock market this year. From the AI led rally to the Fed finally cutti...
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Episode 69
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