WTF! Women Talk Finance

EP 09: The Importance Of Friendship In Life - PART 2 19.06.2026 47dk

Why do meaningful friendships matter more than ever? In this episode of WTF with Ellen Long, Jackie and Ellen dive into the complexities of friendship, social capital, and the courage it takes to maintain a real human connection. They explore: • How friendships create opportunities and support beyond money • The importance of showing up and staying present • Why difficult conversations can strengthen relationships • The concept of “eating the frog”, addressing hard issues instead of avoiding ...

EP 08: The Importance Of Friendship In Life - PART 1 11.06.2026 36dk

What happens when friendship is tested by disagreement, distance, or difficult conversations? In this episode, Candace Powell, Ellen Long, and Jackie dive into the realities of maintaining meaningful friendships through life's challenges. From navigating conflict and understanding different perspectives to supporting the people we care about during difficult seasons, this conversation explores what it truly means to show up for one another. The hosts also discuss the concept of “eating the fr...

EP 07: Most Profitable Investments We Ever Made 04.06.2026 38dk

Can investing in yourself change the entire direction of your life? In this episode, Jackie and Candace explore how a $5,000 investment in experiences, self-worth, and personal growth created exponential returns far beyond financial success. They open up about: • Leaving toxic careers and environments • Choosing adventure and personal freedom • Setting boundaries that protect your peace • Why investing in yourself often brings the greatest long-term rewards • How resilience and happiness are ...

EP 06: The $100 Trillion Blind Spot 28.05.2026 35dk

What happens when women are excluded from financial conversations during the largest wealth transfer in history? In this episode, Jackie and Candace explore the $100 trillion “blind spot” known as the widow industry, and why so many women are still financially unprepared when life suddenly changes. They discuss: • The importance of women being involved in financial planning • Why avoiding money conversations creates vulnerability • How financial literacy becomes a form of empowerment and prot...

EP 05: The $5,000 Decisions That Changed Our Lives 21.05.2026 27dk

What if the best investment you could make wasn’t in things… but in yourself? In this episode, Candace Powell and Jackie explore the real ROI of bold decisions, self-care, and life-changing experiences. From leaving toxic work environments to investing in unforgettable adventures, they unpack how intentional choices can completely transform your happiness, resilience, and sense of purpose. Candace shares her journey of walking away from a high-pressure law firm job that was impacting her heal...

EP 04: The Role of AI In Business Operations - Part 2 14.05.2026 28dk

With AI changing everything, many women are asking the same question: Am I replaceable? In this episode, we sit down with Jen Gaudet to talk about how women can navigate rapid technological change with confidence and turn uncertainty into opportunity. We explore how adaptability, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness are becoming more valuable than ever, and why AI isn’t here to replace you, but to amplify you. In this episode: • How to stay relevant in the age of AI • Why women’s soft...

EP 03: Why Smart Women Still Undervalue Themselves 07.05.2026 22dk

In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the hidden ways women play small in their careers, finances, and relationships. Candace and Jackie share honest stories and practical tools to help you build confidence, negotiate your worth, and stop thinking success is limited. From shifting scarcity mindsets to creating a strong support system, this conversation is all about owning your value—without apology. In this episode: • How to stop undervalui...

EP 02: The Role of AI In Business Operations - Part 1 07.05.2026 34dk

What does it really take to move from chaos to clarity in your business? In this episode, we sit down with Jen Gaudet—coach, operator, and author—to talk about building smarter systems, stronger teams, and more intentional operations. We dive into how to scale without burnout, the real role of AI in business, and why human judgment and emotional intelligence still matter more than ever. In this episode: • How to move from chaos to structured operations • The role of systems and team alignme...

EP 01: Why Everything Feels Harder Even If You Are Doing Well 07.05.2026 33dk

We live in a world built for speed, so why do we feel more overwhelmed than ever? In this episode, we break down the hidden cost of modern life: constant multitasking, endless notifications, and the pressure to always be “on.” Even with AI, convenience, and faster systems, our attention is more fragmented and our energy more drained. Candace and Jackie explore how context switching, digital overload, and urgency culture are quietly destroying focus and increasing stress, and what to do about ...

EP 039 - Crafting Your Brand Voice: Insights from Gillian Griffith 16.04.2024 40dk

Today’s guest is Gillian Griffith. Gillian is the founder of GG Copywriting. She specializes in helping female business owners and creative entrepreneurs develop their distinctive brand voice. better tell their story. Equal parts analytical and creative, Gillian loves research and writing conversion-focused copy. With a background in both journalism and marketing, Gillian’s passion for writing helps her to tell compelling stories, change minds, and move people to action! Welcome Gillian to WT...

Episode 038 - True Financial Crimes (Part Two) with Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper 26.03.2024 25dk

Welcome back as our WTF! Women Talk Finance hosts, Candace and Jackie, present shocking financial crimes. Our hosts, who love true crime so much they have been inspired to delve into true financial crime. In today’s episode, Candace takes us back to the summer of 1980’s and to Lake Tahoe, specifically to Harvey’s Resort Hotel in South Lake Tahoe, NV. Several men masqueraded as photocopier deliverers and were able to plant an elaborately booby-tra...

Episode 037 - True Financial Crimes (Part One) with Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper 05.03.2024 14dk

Welcome back as our WTF! Women Talk Finance hosts, Candace and Jackie, present TRUE ( and kind of shocking) financial crimes. Our hosts love true crime so much they have been inspired to delve into true financial crime. In today’s episode, Jackie brings us the story of Mark Dreier, the architect of a $400 million Ponzi scheme that was blown off the front pages by Bernie Madoff himself. Dreier’s arrest was referred to as “the most bizarre arrest in the history of white-collar crime.” 60 Minute...

Episode 036 - Growing Minds: Empowering Students through School Gardens with Ciara Byrne 13.02.2024 38dk

Meet Ciara Byrne the Founder & Co-CEO of Green Our Planet Ciara is a documentary filmmaker and social impact entrepreneur. In 2013 Ciara and Kim MacQuarrie founded Green Our Planet and together with their team they helped create one of the largest and most comprehensive school garden and hydroponics programs in the United States. Currently, Green Our Planet is operating in 10 states and impacting over 140,000 students. In 2019 Ciara was selected from 5,000 applications a...

Episode 035 - Empowering Voices and the ACLU with Athar Haseebullah 23.01.2024 47dk

Welcome back to the start of season 2 of WTF! Women Talk Finance! We’ve taken the show on the road, today’s episode was recorded in Las Vegas, Nevada. Our guest is Athar Haseebullah. Athar is the Executive Director of the ACLU of Nevada. He is a local Las Vegas attorney as well as a community organizer. Athar is the first person of color to lead the ACLU of Nevada since its founding in 1966. He most recently served as general counsel and director of strategic initiatives for Oppor...

EP 034 - Realizing Your Worth Outside of Your Profession, with Dr. Steven Nicholas (*Trigger Warning, Explicit) 13.12.2022 51dk

*TRIGGER WARNING* We discuss delicate issues on this podcast related to trauma, mental health, and suicide. The idea of “value” in our culture is one that we attach to the money we make, the weight we are, the age we are, and the job we hold. So often, our over-identification with the decimal points of a paycheck or the armor we don sets us up for failure in the remaining spaces of our lives. When one of those pieces that we attach to our worth slips, a downward spiral can o...

EP 033 - WTF! Women Talk Finance Season One Wrap-Up! 22.11.2022 24dk

Hi WTF! Listeners! Thank you so much for your support as we wrap up season one of WTF! Women Talk Finance podcast. This was such a season of growth for us. We feel so blessed that we were able to speak to so many, intelligent, talented, generous, and just amazing women in season one. We brought you information on how to buy a house for the first time, how to ask for a raise, and inspiring stories from women from across the country. We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we en...

EP 032 - Millennials & Recession (PART 2) with hosts Candace Powell & Jackie Kuiper 15.11.2022 18dk

As we near the end of Season 1 of WTF!, we have a discussion around the many benefits millennials gained from coming of age in The Great Recession. From the well-informed buying prowess millennials show in the home-buying process to the resiliency in challenging moments, there are more silver linings than expected from The Great Recession. Join our fearless female leaders as they commiserate the struggles and celebrate the wins. You’ll hear: Statistics on how millennials p...

EP 031 - The Power of Telling Your Own Story, with guest Vanessa Vancour  08.11.2022 36dk

Today we’re joined by strategic consultant and founder of Vancourage, Vanessa Vancour. As a DEI speaker and self-proclaimed status-quo skeptic, Vanessa works in the bilingual, strategic storytelling space for brands, organizations, and people who are deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices and doing things differently. At the heart of her business is the desire to think critically about how we tell stories and use those stories to connect with others. The story we tell about our...

EP 030 - Stories of Isabelle – Imposter Syndrome, Personal Pillars, and the Passion of Advancement for Women, with guest Isabelle Rodriguez-Wilson, Part 2 [EXPLICIT] 01.11.2022 34dk

We’re back with episode 30 with the astonishing Isabelle Rodriguez-Wilson. Last week, Isabelle shared her journey from southern California farm girl to becoming the first woman to serve as Executive Director of The Office of Scheduling and Advance for the Clinton administration at the White House. From her seemingly unshakeable confidence to her honesty about her insecurities, Isabelle takes us along a journey of her life filled with teachable moments and hilarious memories. If ever yo...

EP 029 - Embracing the Gifts You’re Given and Using Them To Their Fullest, with guest Isabelle Rodriguez-Wilson 25.10.2022 33dk

Joining us on episode 29 of the WTF! Women Talk Finance podcast is Isabelle Rodriguez-Wilson. This powerhouse has worked with international dignitaries, members of congress, high-level corporate and special interest groups. She served the office of the President of the United States as the Director of the Office of Scheduling and Advance for the Clinton Administration. Here, she shares her unbelievable story of how the daughter of migrant farmworkers took her high school clerical skill...