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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom

Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom

Leadership, Legacy & Leverage Hosted by Larisa Troche and Cecelia Benford 259 Episodes Jun 11, 2026

Divas, Diamonds & Dollars is a weekly podcast for women aged 40 and over who want to build wealth, grow their leadership, and gain financial confidence. Hosted by sisters Larisa Troche and Cecelia Benford, the show offers practical tools, mindset shifts, and candid conversations on business ownership, income diversification, personal finance, and legacy building.

Episodes

258_Starter Home, Dream Home, or Investment Property: Which Should You Buy First? Jun 11, 2026 00:47:49 Starter homes, dream homes, and investment properties each offer unique advantages for midlife women seeking financial independence, wealth building, and a smarter path to homeownership.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we tackle one of the most important real estate questions you'll ever face: What should you buy first? While social media, HGTV, and comparison culture often en
257 Beyond the Commission: Why Your Realtor Should Be Your Long-Term Advisor Jun 5, 2026 00:37:26 Midlife women who are considering homeownership canbenefit tremendously from working with a professional real estate consultant who helps reduce costly mistakes, streamline the buying process, and build long-term wealth.Buying a home has changed. With new buyer representationagreements becoming standard practice, many buyers are discovering that choosing a Realtor is no longer a casual decision—it
256 - Why Smart Women Entrepreneurs Must Stay N.I.M.B.L.E. May 28, 2026 00:27:43 Midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders who want sustainable business growth will learn how to build a bold, strong, and N.I.M.B.L.E. business strategy that creates resilience, profitability, and long-term success. Based on the realities of entrepreneurship during and after the pandemic, this episode explores what it really means to stay adaptablewithout losing focus on your core mission.In
Ep 255_Beyond ChatGPT Basics: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Use AI Strategically May 22, 2026 00:27:10 Midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders can useartificial intelligence to work smarter, strengthen business strategy, and create an unfair advantage in today’s fast-changing professional landscape.In this episode of the Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, wemove beyond using AI for simple email edits and explore how women entrepreneurs, career professionals, and multipreneurs can strategically us
Ep 254_Small Business Week Success: 10 Powerful Ways to Market & Grow Your Business May 15, 2026 00:24:19 Midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders can useSmall Business Week strategies to grow visibility, strengthen customer loyalty, and build smarter systems that support long-term business success.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we explore how women entrepreneurs and solopreneurs can use the momentum of Small Business Week to market more strategically, connect with their commun
Ep. 252 Think You’ve Defined Your Niche? Here’s Why Your Message Still Isn’t Landing May 9, 2026 00:33:57 For midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders, defining your niche is one of the most important business decisions you can make if you want stronger messaging, aligned clients, and long-term business growth. In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we break down why niche clarity matters, what happens when you try to market to “everyone,” and how narrowing your focus can actually expa
Ep.253_Cecelia Morris Interview - 1. From 9–5 to CEO: How Women Entrepreneurs Bounce Back and Build Smarter Apr 30, 2026 00:36:16 The Bounce Back Equation for women entrepreneurs and midlife women reveals how to turn setbacks into strategic growth, resilience, and business success.In this Women Trailblazers interview, we sit down with Cecelia Fay Morris—engineer turned CEO—who walked away from a25-year career to build a thriving digital business rooted in automation, AI, and intentional strategy. Her journey is a masterclass
Ep. 251 The Power of Setbacks: How Smart Women Turn Disappointment into Strategy Apr 23, 2026 00:17:26 Reframing setbacks for midlife women is a powerful mindset shift that transforms disappointment into growth, clarity, and strategic opportunity.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we explore how setbacks—those moments that feel like delays, detours, or outright failures—can actually become catalysts for midlife career growth and personal development for women. Instead of second-guess
Ep. 250 _ The Bounce Back Equation: How Midlife Women Can Recover from Career Setbacks and Reclaim Their Power Apr 16, 2026 00:31:57 Career setbacks happen—but career recovery is where midlife women, women leaders, and women entrepreneursredefine their power and position themselves for what’s next.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we break down the “Bounce Back Equation”—a practical, strategic approach to navigating missed promotions, stalled opportunities, and those frustrating moments when it feels like the de
Ep. 249 When It’s Time to Move On: Learn How Women Can Pivot with Purpose and Power Apr 10, 2026 00:25:45 Career pivot strategies for midlife women and women entrepreneurs reveal how to turn unexpected setbacks into bold, strategic moves that create new opportunities for growth and financial independence.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we build on the Bounce Back Equation and take it one step further—what happens when you decide it’s time to move on? Whetheryou’ve been impacted by a
Ep. 248 Setbacks, Disappointment, and Growth: A Strategic Reset for Women Leaders Apr 3, 2026 00:22:01 The Bounce Back Equation helps midlife women and women entrepreneurs turn disappointment and setbacks into strategic decisions that strengthen resilience, leadership, and long-term success.In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we tackle a reality every woman pursuing growth will face: setbacks. Whether it’s a missed promotion, lost client, financialsurprise, or unexpected life disrupti
Ep. 247 _ Women’s Leadership in 2026: Navigating Career Shifts, Reinvention, and Opportunity Mar 28, 2026 00:28:58 First Quarter business and career trends for women in 2026 reveal how midlife women can navigate change, strengthen leadership positioning, and create new opportunities for growth and financial independence.In this Women’s History Month episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we unpack the headlines shaping today’s workplace—from a cooling job market to stalled progress in women’s leadership—and

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