#23 - The Venus Mars Money Episode

In this episode, Saijal Patel, a wealth coach and strategist with a background in journalism, joins us to explore how women can rewrite their relationship with money. Discover the mental shifts, practical tools, and community support that empower women to build financial confidence, autonomy, and impact.

Learn more about Saijal and her incredible programs at https://saijelle.com 

Takeaways
👩🏻How women’s money narratives are formed in childhood and how to uncover limiting scripts
📈The emotional nature of money and the importance of understanding feelings over math
👩🏻The journey from financial hesitation to confident stewardship: key stations and mindset shifts
📈The power of community and shared learning in transforming money beliefs
👩🏻The unique strengths women bring to money management: outward focus, risk awareness, and nurturing leadership
📈Overcoming cultural and generational biases around women’s ambition and earning potential
👩🏻The systemic challenges women face in balancing caregiving, career, and wealth-building
📈Practical strategies for couples to align their financial goals and communication
👩🏻The importance of financial literacy in advocacy, influence, and policy change
📈Saijal’s personal moment of bliss: daily gratitude and positive energy practices


 Quotes
“Confidence doesn’t come from the money. It comes from the person - and from the process.”
“Women don’t wake up one day confident with money. Confidence is built through education, time, and practice.”
“Our relationship with money is way more emotional than it is rational. It’s not math - it’s feelings.”
“By the time we’re seven or eight years old, we already have a money script - and most of it is subconscious.”
“Women aren’t risk-averse. They’re risk-aware - and that’s actually a strength.”
“Not investing is often riskier than investing, but fear disappears once women understand the system.”
“The biggest transformation isn’t knowledge - it’s realizing, ‘I can do this.’”
“When women see the system, they stop self-selecting out of financial power.”
“Money has no power on its own. You give it power by attaching your values to it.”


Chapters
00:00 Transforming Women's Relationship with Money
05:25 The Emotional Side of Money
11:27 Building Financial Strategies
17:24 Barriers to Financial Confidence
23:22 Understanding Risk Awareness in Women
28:30 The Importance of Financial Empowerment for Women
34:13 The Role of Community in Financial Education
39:29 Harnessing Women's Strengths in Money Conversations

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