The Finance Girlies
A money podcast for the girlies who've never felt seen by traditional finance advice 💖
Episodes
67 episodes
Feeling stuck with money? Start with your beliefs, not the numbers (ft. Michelle Malawer)
This week, we’re talking about the emotional and behavioral side of money with money coach Michelle Malawer. We explore what money coaching actually looks like, how it differs from working with a financial advisor, and why changing your finance...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 66
•
36:43
Sarah Turner on the money beliefs that followed her to 8 figures
Today we’re joined by Sarah Turner — the mentor who brought us together and helped shape the way we think about building businesses, earning more, and how money shows up in our lives.In this episode, we talk about what it actually looks ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 65
•
50:46
We get the appeal of the tradwife movement, AND ALSO… 👀
The trad wife lifestyle is being sold as soft, simple, and secure.But is it financially safe?In this episode, we unpack what the trad wife movement actually promotes, how it differs from choosing to stay home, and why financial au...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
29:50
We tried it: Getting reimbursed for travel delays
We love travel — but we do not love unexpected airport chaos.On a recent work trip to Mexico, we each faced major delays. One of us was marked a no-show while physically inside the airport because we couldn’t get a boarding pass...
•
34:29
How to make Valentine’s Day feel special (without overconsuming)
If you love The Finance Girlies and want to help keep the podcast ad-free, consider becoming an Insider. For $5 a month (less than $1.25 per week), you’ll get one Insider-only bonus episode every month — and our eternal gratitude. 💖
•
25:35
Money, kids, and the myth of being “ready” with Taylor Nelsen, AFC
Parenthood has a way of turning even the most detailed budgeter into a “good enough and moving on” budgeter — and honestly, that’s not a personal failure. It’s reality. In this episode, we’re joined by Taylor Nelson (accredited financial counse...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 61
•
39:38
First-time home buying: From commitment-phobic to proud homeowner
In today’s Paid Insider episode, we’re continuing the home-buying conversation with another real listener story. Emily’s sister Sam joins us to share how listening to our episode with Hillary helped her feel ready to buy a home — and what the p...
Subscriber Episode
•
•
37:25
Claire Wasserman on Trusting Yourself, Asking for More, and Letting Go of Shame
What if knowing your worth intellectually isn’t enough — and the real work has to happen in your body, your nervous system, and your everyday actions? In this episode, we’re joined by Claire Wasserman, founder of Ladies Get Paid, caree...
•
50:19
Why your budget isn’t broken (the system is) with Kelsa Dickey
Listen now | Plus how to help in MN, our cozy routines, and an economist's take on "the empowerment trap"
•
55:05
Financial adulting in your 20s & 30s: Saving, retirement, and real-life budgeting with Brigitte Killings
Listen now | Plus technological difficulties 🎤, Emily's money reset, and recipe wins
•
49:55
2025 Wrapped: Our favorite books, boldest money moves & scary goals
Listen now | We're full of cheese, loving winter, and recapping our year
•
9:19
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): The incredible financial tool you may be overlooking
Plus Cassidy's craft marathon and Emily's Christmas bargain
•
29:25
The freedom formula: How to travel, build a career, and save money with Caroline Lupini
Plus ways to make life easier right now, where to get cheap home furnishings, and our first Substack Live
•
37:37
Points & miles 101 with Ross Alcorn: Turn your credit card rewards into free travel
Plus the realities of moving, our Black Friday wins, and how to choose your next credit card
•
39:55
What Our Freelance Writing Businesses Actually Look Like in 2025
It's rough out there -- but we're holding our own 🚢
•
31:29
Frugality that feels good: Grocery tips + holiday spending with The Frugal Girl
Plus our fave frugal tips and a very fun Reddit thread
•
44:28
Breaking down SNAP: The myths, the facts, and how to actually help
Plus a career coach with a powerful story, a pod we love, fall recipes, and more
•
17:26
A tough love approach to financial planning with Lori Atwood
Plus SNAP updates, book recs, and Clover the corgi dressed as a hotdog
•
36:18
One Year of The Finance Girlies! (Reflections, bloopers, and what’s next)
plus new newsletter format
•
1:59
Financial scaries: Listener money stories that'll give you goosebumps
Listen at your own risk ☠️
•
30:23
Navigating money as a wife, mom, and breadwinner with Jessica Norwood
Postnups, partnerships, and the power of money conversations
•
50:52
Prenups for modern couples with divorce attorney Aaron Thomas
They're not just for the rich and famous
•
48:47
