Everyone's Talkin' Money
Everyone's Talkin' Money is a personal finance podcast hosted by Shari Rash, a financial advisor and founder of GWA Wealth. The show targets high-earning women who want to build wealth and make confident financial decisions. It focuses on the psychology and habits behind money management, rather than basic budgeting or investing tips. Episodes cover topics like aligning money with values, navigating finances as a single woman, and overcoming financial anxiety.
Episodes
What Insurance Do I Actually Need If I’m Single?
If you’re single, your insurance needs look different than someone whose household has two incomes.
And if you’re the only person bringing in a paycheck, protecting that income may matter a whole lot more than you realize.
In this episode of She’s Talkin’ Money, I’m walking through the insurance benefits you probably selected during open enrollment years ago — and helping you figure out what you
Is Saving $1 million Enough to Retire?
Is $1 million enough to retire?
It’s the kind of question everyone wants a simple answer to. Hit $1 million and you’re good. Fall short and you’re behind.
Except retirement does not work that way.
In this episode of She’s Talkin’ Money, I’m breaking down the factors that actually determine whether $1 million is enough for you — including when you want to retire, how much you expect to spend, wh
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage or Invest?
You have extra money. Should you put it toward your mortgage or invest it?
The answer is very different if your mortgage rate is 3% versus 7%.
In this episode of She’s Talkin’ Money, I’m breaking down how I actually think through this decision with clients — because “always pay off your mortgage” and “never pay it off because you can make more in the market” are both examples of generic financia
Am I Financially Ready to Change Careers?
You make good money. You’ve built a career. You may have strong benefits, a title you worked hard for, and a life that looks successful on paper.
But you’re tired.
And maybe you keep thinking: I cannot do this for another 20 years.
Then comes the next thought: But I can’t leave. I make too much money.
In this episode of She’s Talkin’ Money, I’m breaking down what it actually takes to make a ca
How Much Should I Have Saved by 40?
How much should you have saved by 40?
It’s one of those money questions that practically begs for a simple answer. Three times your salary. Check the box. Move on.
Except your financial life does not work that way.
In this episode of She’s Talkin’ Money, I’m breaking down why common age-based savings benchmarks can be useful as a starting point — but completely misleading when they’re treated l
Should I max out my 401(k)?
Should you max out your 401(k)? If you’re making good money, already saving consistently, and have extra cash flow, it can feel like the obvious next step.
But maxing out your 401(k) is not automatically the best financial decision — especially if most of your money is tied up in retirement accounts and you want more flexibility before age 65.
In this episode of She’s Talkin’ Money, I’m breaking
Introducing She’s Talkin’ Money
Everyone’s Talkin’ Money is now She’s Talkin’ Money.
Same feed. Same host. Sharper focus.
She’s Talkin’ Money is the money podcast for women doing well on paper — women who make good money, save, invest, and still wonder if they’re making the right decisions with what they have.
Hosted by financial planner Shari Rash, the show goes beyond basic budgeting to talk about investing, retirement, tax
Can I Afford to Spend More Without Screwing Up My Future?
You’re saving. You’re investing. You’re doing the responsible things. So why does spending money still make you nervous?
In this episode, Shari answers a question a lot of successful women quietly wrestle with: Can I afford to spend more without putting my future at risk?
Using her 50/30/20 approach to needs, wants, and wishes, Shari explains how to figure out whether you actually have room to s
Sinking Funds, Money Shame and Single-Woman Safety Nets - Listener Q&A Part 2!
In this listener Q&A episode, Shari Rash answers three real-life money questions from women trying to make smarter financial decisions without overthinking, guilt, or one-size-fits-all advice.
First, how do you plan for holidays, birthdays, travel, school events, weddings, and family obligations without feeling like you are budgeting every bit of joy out of your life?
Then, what if you grew up i
Make It Make Cents: Listener Q&A on What to Do With a Raise, Extra Cash, and Spending Guilt
In this listener Q&A episode, Shari Rash answers real money questions from women who are doing a lot right but still want more clarity around what to do next.
Should a raise be saved, invested, or enjoyed?
How much cash is too much cash once your emergency fund is covered?
What if you are saving every month but still feel guilty spending on travel?
And if you are single and managing everyth
The Money Scripts Women Inherit — And How to Rewrite Them
A lot of the way we handle money did not start with us.
It started with what we saw, heard, absorbed, and were taught to believe about saving, spending, investing, asking for help, wanting more, and talking about money.
In this episode, Shari breaks down the money scripts many women inherit — and how those old beliefs can quietly shape financial decisions for years.
You’ll hear how messages li
The Money Advice That Doesn’t Work for Women Who Are Doing Well on Paper
Most money advice is not necessarily wrong. It is just incomplete.
“Spend less than you make.”
“Save more.”
“Avoid debt.”
“Max everything out.”
“Invest aggressively.”
“You should know this by now.”
Those rules may sound responsible, but they do not always answer the real questions women are asking when they are already doing well on paper.
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA W
Know Exactly What to Do With Your Next Extra Dollar
“I’ll save what’s left over” sounds responsible — but it usually does not work.
Because most of the time, nothing is left over. Money without a plan gets absorbed into convenience, lifestyle creep, random spending, extra cash sitting in checking, or vague “I work hard, it’s fine” decisions.
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down how to decide what to do with your next ex
How to Actually Feel Good About Your Money by the End of Summer
You can be doing fine with money and still not feel good about it.
Maybe nothing is falling apart. You’re earning, saving, paying your bills, and making responsible decisions. But there is still one money question that keeps following you around.
What should I do with this cash?
Should I be investing more?
Am I on track?
Do I need tax planning?
Should I finally call a financial planner?
In
Mid-Year Money Check-In Part 2: The Year-End Decisions to Make Now
The year is not over — but it is moving.
In part one of the Mid-Year Money Check-In, Shari looked at cash flow, cash reserves, savings, investing, retirement accounts, and whether your money is actually doing what you want it to do.
Now in part two, we are looking ahead.
Because a lot of financial stress does not come from true surprises. It comes from predictable things that did not have a pla
Mid-Year Money Check-In: Is Your Money Actually Doing What You Want?
July is the perfect time to ask one important question: is your money actually doing what you want it to do?
This is not about starting over, beating yourself up, or assuming the first half of the year was a financial disaster. It may have been just fine. You may be earning, saving, paying your bills, and doing a lot right.
But sometimes “fine” is exactly where money gets stuck.
In part one of
Why You Keep Buying Things You Don’t Need — And How to Spend More Intentionally EPISODE RE-RELEASE
If your home, your calendar, your brain, and your credit card statement all feel a little too full, this conversation is worth revisiting.
In this rereleased episode, Shari Rash sits down with Stephanie Seferian, host of Sustainable Minimalists, to talk about the connection between money, clutter, consumption, and intentional living.
This is not a conversation about never shopping again or getti
Are You Saving Too Much Cash? How to Know When to Invest More
Having cash feels good.
It feels safe. It feels responsible. It feels like proof that you are not being reckless with money.
But is there such a thing as saving too much cash?
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down how to know when cash is doing its job — and when it may be quietly holding you back. Cash is important. Emergency funds matter. Money you need soon should n
Why Being “Good With Money” Still Doesn’t Mean You Feel Confident
A lot of women are doing the “right” things with money.
They have the job. They save. They avoid bad debt. They keep money in the bank. They are responsible.
But they still do not feel confident.
In this episode, Shari Rash talks with Michelle Taylor, founder of Women In Wealth and host of Talk Wealthy to Me, about the disconnect so many women feel with money: technically doing well, but still
Build a Summer Spending Plan That Lets You Spend Without Regret
Summer has a way of making everyone a little looser with money. Dinners, trips, long weekends, weddings, beauty appointments, beach days, concerts, random Target runs, and that very dangerous sentence: “It’s summer, I’m just going to enjoy it.”
And honestly? You should enjoy it.
But enjoying summer without a plan can turn into an August credit card statement that makes you wonder, “Wait… did I h
Why Your Budget Keeps Failing — And the Automatic System That Actually Works
Budgeting has a branding problem. For a lot of people, it feels restrictive, shame-filled, tedious, and honestly kind of like financial punishment. But what if the problem is not you? What if the problem is that what you’ve been calling budgeting is really just tracking where your money already went?
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, talks with Shana and Vanessa of Budget Bestie
What Is a Roth Conversion — And How Can You Do It Wrong?
Roth conversions sound smart. Tax-free growth, tax-free withdrawals later, more flexibility in retirement — what’s not to like?
Well… the tax bill today. That part.
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down what a Roth conversion actually is, how it works, and why “tax-free later” does not mean “free today.” A Roth conversion can be a powerful planning tool, but it can also
The Tax Strategy High Earners Are Missing: How to Stop Playing Defense With the IRS
Taxes are not just something you deal with once a year when it is time to file. For high earners, business owners, and investors, taxes are part of the bigger wealth-building strategy.
In this episode, Shari Rash talks with CPA and tax strategist Catrina M. Craft about how to stop playing defense with the IRS and start thinking more proactively about tax strategy.
Catrina explains why the tax co
Before Summer Gets Expensive, Do This Money Reset
Summer spending can feel casual… until the trips, camps, dinners, Target runs, kid expenses, travel plans, and “let’s just enjoy it” purchases start stacking up.
In this episode, Shari Rash walks you through the money reset you need before summer gets expensive. Because the problem usually isn’t one dinner, one weekend away, or one camp payment. The problem is everything piling up without a clear
Why Your Money Keeps Disappearing Even When You’re Not Being Irresponsible
Have you ever looked at your bank account or credit card bill and thought, “Wait…where did it all go?” You didn’t book a luxury vacation. You didn’t buy anything wildly irresponsible. You were just living your life — grabbing dinner, ordering the kid thing, paying for subscriptions, making the Target run, upgrading the trip, saying yes to the social plan — and somehow, your money disappeared.
In
Stop Letting Tax Mistakes Quietly Slow Down Your Wealth
Taxes may not be the most exciting part of your financial life, but if you’re earning well, investing, running a business, or trying to build wealth, they cannot be a once-a-year panic event.
In this episode, Shari breaks down the tax mistakes that can quietly slow down your wealth-building progress. Because while most people think about taxes only when it’s time to file, the real opportunities o
Why Making More Money Still Isn’t Making You Feel in Control
What if making more money isn’t actually solving your money stress?
In this episode, Shari is breaking down why a higher income doesn’t automatically create more clarity, confidence, or control. Because here’s the truth: more money can help, but only if your system knows what to do with it. Otherwise, that extra income can quietly disappear into lifestyle creep, convenience spending, emotional sp
Start Investing This Year Without Overthinking Every Decision
If you’ve been telling yourself, “This is the year I’m finally going to start investing,” but somehow another month goes by and you still haven’t done anything, this episode is for you.
Investing hesitation is almost never about intelligence. It’s about uncertainty. What if you pick the wrong thing? What if the market drops? What if you should be doing something else with the money first? And whe
Your Spending Doesn’t Match Your Values—Here’s How to Fix It
Have you ever looked at your bank statement and wondered where your money actually went?
Not in a dramatic, “I’m terrible with money” way—but in a quiet, uncomfortable way. The kind where you realize your spending doesn’t quite reflect what you say matters most to you.
You say you value freedom, connection, growth, or security. But your transactions tell a different story—subscriptions you forgo
What to Do After You File Your Taxes: 5 Smart Money Moves to Make Now
You filed your taxes, hit submit, and finally took a breath. But filing your return isn’t the finish line—it’s the starting signal.
Most people close the folder, move on with their lives, and don’t think about taxes again until next year. That’s exactly why tax season keeps feeling stressful, confusing, and expensive. Your tax return isn’t just paperwork. It’s information. It’s a snapshot of ever
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Money Mistakes (And How to Break the Cycle)
You can be earning good income, paying your bills, and trying to budget—and still feel like you’re stuck in the same financial patterns over and over again. Overspending when you’re stressed. Avoiding your accounts when you’re overwhelmed. Feeling shame about debt, even when life is the thing that put you there in the first place.
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, sits down with
Don't Buy That Investment Just Because You Heard About It on a Podcast
Have you ever bought a stock, ETF, or fund because you heard about it on a podcast, saw it in a newsletter, or watched someone talk about it online?
You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for wanting to learn more about investing. But there’s a hidden risk that most people don’t realize: the problem usually isn’t the investment itself. It’s making financial decisions without a strategy built for y
Are You Being Too Hard on Your Money?
Rereleasing one of those episodes that hits differently when you’re in a new season with money.
What if the real issue isn’t that you’re bad with money, but that your relationship with it is strained? In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, explores what happens when you stop seeing money as a source of pressure, shame, or chaos and start looking at it as a relationship that needs att
Taxes for Humans: How to Stop Feeling Confused, Intimidated, and Behind
Taxes can feel intimidating, confusing, and deeply emotional—especially if you're self-employed or earning good money and still feel unsure about what you're doing.
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, sits down with tax expert Hannah Cole to talk about what taxes actually look like in real life—and why so many people feel overwhelmed by them.
Hannah shares how her own experience
Tax Mistakes High Earners Make (That Cost You More Than You Think)
Tax day is right around the corner, and if you’ve ever looked at your tax bill and thought, “Wait… why do I owe this much?” you’re not alone.
Most people assume taxes are something that get figured out in April. But by the time you’re filing your return, the outcome is already decided.
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down the most common tax mistakes high earners make
Financial Systems That Make Life Easy: How to Organize Your Money Without Stress
If you’re constantly thinking about your money—checking balances, moving money around, wondering if you can afford things—it’s not because you’re bad with money. It’s because you don’t have systems.
Most people are managing their finances in real time, making decisions on the fly and hoping everything works out. And that’s exhausting. The real shift happens when your money starts running in the b
Why Financial Independence Is About Power—Not Just Money with Eleanor Beaton
You can be doing well on paper and still feel like you’re one level below where you should be.
You’re earning good money. You’re responsible. You’re working hard. But there’s this quiet question in the background: What’s the next move?
In this conversation, Shari Rash sits down with leadership coach and entrepreneur Eleanor Beaton to talk about the real drivers behind financial growth for women—
Financial Advisor vs Financial Planner vs Money Coach: Who Do You Actually Need?
You’re doing well with money. You make a good income. You’re responsible. And yet there’s this quiet feeling that you should have more clarity than you do.
You know there are smarter moves you could be making. You just don’t know who to trust to help you figure them out.
So you do what everyone does. You open your laptop and search for financial help, and suddenly you’re staring at a long list o
RE-RELEASE: You're Not Bad with Money- You're Bad at Talking About it
Episode Re-release. We had tech issues on the first release and this info is too good for you not to hear!
Talking about money shouldn’t feel like emotional CrossFit, but for most of us it does. In this episode, Shari breaks down why money conversations get so charged—and why it’s rarely about the numbers.
You’ll learn the difference between money values and money logistics, how childhood money
Where Did My Money Go? The Hidden Expenses Draining High Earners
Ever look at your bank account and wonder where your money went—even though you didn’t make any big purchases? You’re not alone. High earners often feel like their money is disappearing, and the instinct is to budget harder or cut back. But the real problem usually isn’t discipline—it’s visibility.
In this episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, breaks down the hidden expenses quietly drainin
Why Budgeting Fails for High Earners (And Why Your Money Still Feels Messy)
You make good money. You’re saving, investing, and doing the things you’re supposed to do. And yet when you look at your bank account or credit card statement, your money still feels messy.
Where did it all go?
A lot of high earners assume the problem is budgeting. If they could just stick to a plan, track every category, and control their spending, everything would finally feel organized.
But
The Future of Personal Finance: How AI Will Change Credit, Advice, and Access with Experian’s Dacy Yee
What will personal finance actually look like five years from now?
Will we all have AI money assistants? Will financial advisors still exist? And could technology finally make managing money easier instead of more overwhelming?
In this episode, Shari Rash sits down with Dacy Yee, President of Experian Consumer Services, to talk about how technology is transforming the financial world—and what it
Designing Your Next Chapter: The Financial Moves That Make It Possible
You’ve done the hard part. The debt is gone, the systems are running, the savings are building, and your financial life is finally stable. But once the question of “Am I okay?” quiets down, a new one tends to show up in its place: What do I actually want my life to look like now?
In the final episode of the After the Hustle series, Shari walks you through how to move from simply managing money to
Where Should Your Money Go Next? A Smarter Order of Operations for Saving, Investing, and Living Now
You’ve paid off the debt, built the emergency fund, and started investing. So why does having extra money still make you feel weirdly stressed?
In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari Rash breaks down what to do with surplus money once you’re past financial chaos and into a more stable phase of life. Because when the bills are covered, your savings account is solid, and your 401(k) con
I'm Finally Good With Money — Now What?
You’re out of debt. Your emergency fund is fully funded. You’re contributing to your 401(k), maybe even maxing your Roth IRA. You’ve built real financial stability. So why does it still feel like something is missing?
In this first episode of the three-part series After the Hustle: The Post-Chaos Money Phase, financial planner Shari Rash tackles the strange emotional letdown that can happen after
Gen Z, Loud Budgeting & the New Rules of Adulting
In this episode, Shari sits down with Holly O’Neill, who has a front-row view of the financial behavior of 69 million clients, to unpack what Gen Z is really doing with their money and why it matters for every generation.
From the rising cost of living and the true price of “adulting” to real-time balance checking, early saving habits, and the viral trend of loud budgeting, this conversation bre
Money Mindset and Identity: Why Your Financial Habits Aren’t Changing (and How to Fix Them)
You’re not stuck because you don’t know what to do with your money.
You’re stuck because of who you believe you are with money.
In this solo episode, we’re breaking down the real reason financial habits don’t stick: identity. Because you can download every budgeting app, read every investing book, and still self-sabotage if your internal story says, “I’m bad with money,” “I’m behind,” or “I just
What Your Impulse Spending Is Trying to Tell You
Emotional spending isn’t a discipline problem — it’s a disconnection signal.
In this episode, we’re rewriting the narrative around impulse purchases, Target runs, late-night checkouts, and “I deserve this” moments. Because you’re not bad with money — you’re trying to soothe stress, reward exhaustion, feel connected, or become a future version of yourself.
And a budget alone can’t fix that.
We b
Single, Successful, and Talking About Money: The Conversations No One Prepared You For
February is when the internet floods your feed with couples budgets, joint accounts, and “how to stop fighting about spending” content. And that’s fine — if you’re building a financial life with a partner.
But what if you’re not?
Because single women are out here making six-figure decisions every single day without a built-in sounding board.
You’re qualifying for mortgages solo. Funding your
Love, Money, and Communication: Why Couples Fight About Money with Dr. Jessica Higgins
When couples argue about money, chores, or who said what, it’s almost never just about the surface issue. Underneath, there are attachment needs, fears, and money stories bumping into each other—usually without either partner having the language for what’s really going on.
In this episode, Shari Rash sits down with Dr. Jessica Higgins, host of the Empowered Relationship podcast, to unpack how cou
Reinventing Your Life, Money, and Relationships with Dani Lynn Robison
There’s a difference between being successful on paper and actually feeling free in your life. In this episode, I’m joined by Dani Lynn Robison, founder and CEO of Freedom Family Investments, for a conversation about money, identity, and the pressure so many women feel to keep pushing even when something feels off.
We talk about how early money experiences shape the way we work, earn, and make de
Money Habits That Aren't Actually About Money
Most money advice tells you to try harder, be more disciplined, or find a better system. But if that actually worked, you wouldn’t still feel stuck. In this episode, Shari breaks down why so many of your money habits have nothing to do with math and everything to do with stress, identity, and survival.
You’ll learn the four behavioral patterns that quietly drive how you spend, save, avoid, and o
Money Routines That Don’t Fall Apart When Life Gets Busy
Setting financial goals is the easy part. Maintaining them when life gets busy is where most people get stuck.
In this episode, Shari breaks down why motivation and discipline aren’t the problem—and why most money plans fall apart by March.
You’ll learn how to shift from relying on willpower to building simple maintenance routines that keep you connected to your money without requiring constan
The Radical Middle: Building a Money Reset You’ll Actually Stick With
Most money advice is either extreme restriction or delusional optimism.
The truth is that real change happens in the middle, where you build systems that work with your actual lifestyle instead of the one you wish you had.
This week, I’m joined by Jen and Jill from the Frugal Friends podcast to talk about why we overcomplicate money resets, how to spend based on what we truly value, and what “f
How to Set Money Goals You Won’t Abandon by March
If you’re tired of setting money goals that quietly die somewhere between Valentine’s Day and tax season, this episode is your intervention.
We’re talking about why traditional goal setting backfires, how shame-based goals sabotage progress, and what it really takes to set financial targets that fit your season of life—whether you’re growing, stabilizing, repairing, maintaining, or just trying t
Fix Your Cash Flow Before You Set Another Financial Goal
You can make great money and still feel like you’re constantly playing catch-up. You can hit a savings goal one month and have to pull it back out the next. You can earn a six-figure salary and still check your account before you swipe your card. That doesn’t mean you’re bad with money — it usually means your cash flow is broken.
Get Your Cash Flow Map Here!
In this episode, Shari breaks down wh
The Meal Planning Reset: How Jenn Lueke Built a System for Eating Well on a Budget
In this episode, Shari sits down with Jenn Lueke, the creator behind the viral budget grocery series that helped millions of people eat well for less.
They discuss how grocery system failures quietly drain time and money, why meal planning is really an inventory problem, and how Jenn turned a January budget grocery video into a community, a cookbook, and a system that actually sticks. Get Jenn's
How to Build Money Systems That Actually Stick
Most people don’t struggle with money because they’re irresponsible. They struggle because their entire financial life is running on willpower and memory—which are terrible tools for long-term success. In this episode, Shari breaks down why motivation-based money management always collapses by March, and how to build real financial systems that actually stick.
Does Your Money System Rely on Willp
Why Traditional Financial Advice Fails Women — And What a Better Future Looks Like
Most financial advice was built by men, for men — and women have been expected to simply adapt. Spoiler: we haven’t, and we won’t.
In this conversation with Lacy Garcia, founder & CEO of Willow, we get real about:
Why women are about to control two-thirds of U.S. wealth
How the industry talks about money vs. how women actually make financial decisions
What women really want from financial advi
Why Money Keeps Becoming Your New Year’s Resolution
Every January, money becomes part of the New Year’s resolution conversation. Paying off debt, saving more, getting better with money. And while those goals are common, they’re usually not the real issue.
In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari explains why money keeps showing up on your New Year’s resolution list year after year, and what that pattern is actually telling you about your
You Are Not Your Bank Account: Separating Self-Worth from Net Worth
If you’ve ever opened your banking app and felt your stomach drop — like the number on the screen said something about who you are — this episode is for you.
Many of us have absorbed a quiet but destructive belief: that financial success equals personal value. That debt means you’re irresponsible. That renting means you’re behind. That earning less means you’re not trying hard enough. And that be
Best of 2025: Boring Money Moves that Actually Work
Shari is back with another Best of 2025 episode. This time we are talking Boring Money Moves, it is one of her 40 Money Moves at 40 episodes she released in September.
Mindset matters — but without solid systems, it won’t get you very far. In this episode of 40 Money Lessons at 40, we’re talking about the unglamorous money moves that quietly build real stability.
This is the stuff that doesn’t
Best of 2025 Stop Budgeting, Start Choosing: Why traditional budgets fail and what to do instead
Does the word “budget” still make your shoulders tense? Same. And that reaction isn’t a personal failing—it’s a sign that most budgeting advice was never built for real life. In this rereleased episode, we throw out the guilt, the restriction, and the rules that don’t stick, and replace them with a spending plan that actually works with how you live, earn, and decide.
This conversation breaks dow
Best of 2025: 6 Money Biases That are Sabotaging Your Money Goals
You’ve got the budget app. You’re reading the personal finance books. You know what you should be doing with your money—so why does it still feel so hard to follow through?
In this Best of 2025 episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari breaks down six sneaky psychological biases that shape your money decisions without you even realizing it. From anchoring to optimism bias, these aren’t personal
If I’m Doing Everything Right, Why Doesn’t This Feel Better? - Listener Q&A!
You did the work.
You earn good money.
You’re saving, investing—or at least trying to.
So why does it still feel unsettled?
In this Ask Shari episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, answers real listener questions from women who are objectively doing well with money—but emotionally stuck in doubt, comparison, and quiet anxiety.
You’ll hear questions like:
“How do I start investing withou
Scarcity Isn’t About Money—It’s About Self-Trust
If you’ve been saying yes to the wrong clients, under-pricing out of fear, or treating exhaustion like a strategy, this one’s for you.
Bianca D'Alessio, CEO/founder of The Masters Division, Managing Director at Nest Seekers Development Marketing, #1 Real Estate Broker in NYC & NY State, and author of Mastering Intentions—joins Shari to unpack how high-achieving women move from scarcity to self-t
Holiday Spending Survival Guide: The How-Much-Is-Too-Much Budget
If you’ve already blown your holiday gift budget… breathe. You are not the only one scrolling through your cart at 11 p.m., refreshing the screen, praying the total magically drops by $200. Your holiday spending didn’t “get away from you.” It sprinted off in glitter-covered sneakers — and today we’re going to get you back in control.
In this episode, Shari breaks down why the holidays turn even t
Money Blindspots: Why Smart Women Get Caught Off Guard
So many smart, successful women are running companies, leading teams, and managing full lives… yet flying blind when it comes to their own household finances. Not because they’re clueless, but because money is quiet when you ignore it — and trust feels easier than clarity.
In this episode, Shari breaks down the real reason high-earning women get financially blindsided and the three guardrails eve
Permission Granted (Part 2): Fear, Freedom, and Writing a New Money Story with Carl Richards
In Part 2 of this intimate conversation, Shari continues her discussion with Carl Richards, the New York Times “Sketch Guy.” If Part 1 was about the behavior behind money, Part 2 is about the beliefs behind your life.
Carl opens up about how his simple sketches began, how a single comment from his wife reshaped his entire career, and why permission—not math—is often the missing piece in big finan
Money Is Human: A Powerful Conversation with Carl Richards on Fear, Permission, and Becoming a Better Investor
Money doesn’t behave the way math does—and no one knows that better than today’s guest, Carl Richards, the New York Times “Sketch Guy” and author of The Behavior Gap. In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, Shari Rash, sits down with Carl to unpack the exact moment he realized that investing is less about spreadsheets and more about psychology, fear, wiring, and real-life behavior.
Carl share
Recession Core, But Make It Personal: How to Thrive Without the “Cost of Comfort”
Is a recession coming? Maybe. But here’s the truth: the only recession that really matters is the one happening in your household.
In this candid, practical conversation, Shari Rash and financial coach Dylan Snowden reframe “Recession Core” from a fashion trend into a living, breathing money protocol.
You’ll learn how to strip out the hidden “cost of comfort,” build sustainable habits you won’
Give More, Stress Less: Your Guide to Intentional Year-End Generosity
The most rewarding money move you can make before December 31st isn’t a tax hack, an investment tweak, or a budgeting trick — it’s generosity. But not the chaotic, guilt-driven kind that leaves you staring at your credit card bill wondering what happened.
We’re talking intentional, values-aligned giving that feels good, makes sense financially, and creates real impact.
In this episode, Shari br
RIP to the Penny: The Real Reason It’s Gone and the Future of Money
The penny has officially been laid to rest — and while most of us won’t shed a tear, its retirement marks a surprisingly big moment in how America handles money.
In this quick update, I’m walking you through what happened to the penny, why the U.S. finally pulled the plug, and what this tiny change means for your wallet and the future of cash.
You’ll hear:
Why the U.S. Mint stopped making
Benefits, Bonuses & Open Enrollment: Don’t Leave Free Money on the Table - Smart Money Moves Before Year-End, Part 3
If open enrollment season makes your eyes glaze over faster than a holiday spreadsheet, this one’s for you. In Part 3 of the Smart Money Moves Before Year-End series, Shari dives into all the hidden ways you can squeeze more value out of your paycheck before December 31. From health plans to hidden perks, this is your reminder that benefits are part of your compensation — and it’s time they pulled
How to Know It’s Time to Leave Your Business (and What “Enough” Really Costs)
What happens after the awareness? After you stop spending on autopilot… how do you start building on purpose?
In part two, Shari connects money mindfulness to business-building — and why your exit number should be based on the life you actually want, not what Instagram says counts as “success.”
Guest Kathryn Finney returns to share how she grew her blog into a real media company, figured out h
Why We Spend When We’re Sad: Turning Emotional Purchases Into Purpose
We don’t always spend because we’re “bad with money.” We spend because we’re human — grieving, stressed, lonely, or trying to feel in control.
In this episode, Shari breaks down emotional spending as a signal, not a flaw, and shows you how to start asking the one question that changes everything: “What am I actually trying to feel right now?”
Then you’ll hear from Kathryn Finney, who was shopp
Tax Moves That Pay Off: How to Keep More of Your Money Before December 31. Smart Money Moves Before Year-End Part 2
Simple, legal, and smart ways to shrink your tax bill while boosting your wealth.
If you’ve ever filed your taxes in April and thought, “Well… I wish I’d known that sooner,” this episode is your redo moment. In Part 2 of the Smart Money Moves Before Year-End series, Shari breaks down the strategic moves you can still make before December 31 that could literally save you hundreds — or even thousan
Smart Money Moves Before Year-End Part 1 - The Big Picture: Your Year-End Money Checkup
It’s time for your money’s annual checkup — and no, there’s no waiting room or copay required. In this first episode of our Smart Money Moves Before Year-End series, Shari walks you through a four-part year-end audit to help you see exactly where your money went, what worked, and what needs a little TLC before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st.
You’ll walk away with:
A clear pictur
Investing Without Intimidation: From Overthinking to Ownership - Financial Confidence Bootcamp Part 4
It’s time to turn confidence into ownership.
In the final episode of the Financial Confidence Bootcamp, we’re breaking down the world of investing — minus the Wall Street jargon and overwhelm.
Because investing isn’t just for finance bros and millionaires. It’s for anyone who wants their money to grow quietly in the background while they live their life.
You’ll learn how to simplify your inves
Trust Over Transactions: How Financial Planning Finally Put People First
For too long, financial advice came with strings attached — confusing titles, hidden commissions, and “suitable” recommendations that didn’t always serve you. But the future of financial planning looks a lot different.
In this episode, I’m joined by Lori Atwood, CFP®, founder of Fearless Finance, to unpack the evolution from sales-driven advice to fiduciary, fee-for-service financial planning. We
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