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Finance Girlies: Money Conversations for Gen Z and Millennial Women

Finance Girlies: Money Conversations for Gen Z and Millennial Women

Emily & Cassidy | Resident Finance Girlies 67 Episodes Jun 17, 2026

Finance Girlies is a money podcast for Gen Z and millennial women who feel unseen by traditional finance advice. Hosts Emily Batdorf and Cassidy Horton share their decade of personal finance research and writing experience to help listeners build confidence with money. Each episode covers saving, investing, and creating an abundant life, tailored for ambitious women. The podcast aims to make financial conversations relatable and empowering.

Episodes

From $3k to $17k in one month: Lessons from Cassidy’s freelance business / 80 Jun 17, 2026 2228 When your income isn't predictable, it can be hard to know whether a slow season is just part of the process or a sign that something needs to change. And when so much financial advice assumes the same paycheck shows up every two weeks, navigating those ups and downs can feel even more frustrating.In this episode, we're diving into Cassidy's freelance business and taking a transpare
Does money buy happiness? Let's talk about it (re-release) / 79 Jun 10, 2026 2212 ✨💎 RE-RELEASE OF A FORMERLY INSIDERS-ONLY EPISODE 💎✨This episode was previously available exclusively to our paid subscribers and is now being released to all listeners. We’re excited to share it with all the girlies out there!“Money isn’t everything.” It’s advice many of us grew up hearing—from family members, TV shows, even Hallmark movies. But if you’ve ever lived paycheck to paycheck, carried
How Brittany Flammer built a $950k net worth on a 5-figure income / 78 Jun 3, 2026 2604 We often assume building wealth requires a high salary, perfect investing decisions, or some kind of shortcut. But sometimes, the biggest results come from years of small, consistent choices.In this episode, we talk with financial coach and mom of five Brittany Flammer. Over the course of her 21-year marriage, Brittany and her husband averaged an income of roughly $40,000 per year while steadily b
The money advice we needed in our 20s (and still stand by today) / 76 May 20, 2026 2220 When you’re in your early 20s, it’s easy to feel like you have so much time to figure money out later. Retirement feels impossibly far away, investing feels intimidating, and honestly, a lot of financial advice can feel disconnected from real life when you’re just trying to make rent, navigate your first job, or recover from the chaos of college.The truth is, though, some of the smallest financial
How Elisabeth built a minimalist lifestyle with less stuff and more freedom / 75 May 13, 2026 2519 When we think about “rich” experiences, it’s easy to assume they have to come with a high price tag. But this week’s guest, Elisabeth Frost, has built a life that challenges that idea in the best way.Elisabeth is a lifestyle blogger, budget traveler, and longtime thrifter currently spending three and a half months traveling across Europe with her husband and two kids — carry-on only. In this episo
Arden Missal didn’t want to shrink her lifestyle — so she paid off $150K in debt, fast / 74 May 6, 2026 3447 There’s a version of debt payoff advice that sounds responsible on paper — make the minimum payments, invest the difference, stay the course.But what if following that plan still leaves you feeling stuck?In this episode with physician assistant and financial educator Arden Missal, we unpack what happens when you question the “default” path — and what it can look like to choose something else. We t
Roth IRA or 401(k)? Where to invest first with Sean Mullaney / 72 Apr 22, 2026 2402 If you’ve spent any time reading personal finance advice, you’ve probably heard the same advice on repeat: max out your Roth IRA. But what if that’s not actually the best move — at least not right now?In this episode, we sit down with advice-only financial planner Sean Mullaney to challenge some of the most common investing advice out there and replace it with something a little more nuanced — and
Feeling disorganized with your money? Try spring cleaning your finances / 71 Apr 15, 2026 1591 Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closet — it might be exactly what your finances need, too. In this episode, we talk about why April (not January) can be the most natural time to reset your money habits, especially as your energy shifts, your spending changes, and tax season gives you a clearer picture of your finances.We walk through how to take that “fresh start” feeling and turn it into simp
Rethinking the emergency fund: How much do you need to save? / 70 Apr 8, 2026 2329 If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your emergency fund, hesitant to spend a dime on something unexpected, this episode's for you. We’re unpacking the pressure, the gray areas, and the real-life moments where this money actually comes into play. Because spoiler: it’s probably not just for worst-case scenarios.We share how we think about emergency funds in a more flexible, human way — fro
7 smart ways to use your tax refund in 2026 / 69 Apr 1, 2026 1164 If you’ve ever gotten a tax refund and thought, “Wait… is this free money?” — you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re unpacking why refunds feel like a bonus (even though they’re not), and more importantly, how to actually decide what to do with that lump sum in a way that feels good and makes sense for your life.We walk through seven different ways you can use your refund — from covering immedia
Why you don’t feel ready to invest (and how to start anyway) / 67 Mar 18, 2026 1299 When we sent out a listener survey last fall, one topic seemed to be on everyone’s minds: investing. So many of you told us you don’t feel ready to invest yet.We relate to this deeply. Even after years of writing about investing professionally, talking to experts, and researching the topic, we still felt that hesitation ourselves. We kept setting what we jokingly call “procrastination goals” — tel
Feeling stuck with money? Start with your beliefs, not the numbers (ft. Michelle Malawer) / 66 Mar 11, 2026 2203 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 finances often starts with understanding your patterns — not just your numbers.We also talk about the beliefs and challenges Michelle frequently sees with women ar

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