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WTF! Women Talk Finance

WTF! Women Talk Finance

The Founders Office 47 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

WTF! Women Talk Finance breaks down the world of money without jargon or gatekeeping. Hosts Candace Powell and Jackie Kuiper discuss finance, capital, and investing with experts, offering real conversations, smart insights, and practical tools to help listeners build confidence and take control of their financial future.

Episodes

EP 25: Your Insurance Probably Doesn’t Cover What You Think It Does
EP 25: Your Insurance Probably Doesn’t Cover What You Think It Does Oct 8, 2026 2500 Think your insurance covers more than it actually does?Candace Powell explores the surprising world of insurance, from life, disability, and business coverage to specialty policies for things like alien abduction and fantasy football.In this episode, she breaks down how insurance evolved, why policies can be incredibly specific, and why the fine print matters more than most people realize.You’ll l
EP 24: Why Making More Money Won’t Fix Your Financial Stress with Aimee Railton
EP 24: Why Making More Money Won’t Fix Your Financial Stress with Aimee Railton Oct 1, 2026 2146 What if making more money isn’t enough to make financial stress disappear?Aimee Railton shares how money anxiety became a wake-up call, and how building simple, repeatable cash flow systems helped her regain control of her finances and eventually inspired @thecashflowqueen_Aimee joins Jackie and Candace to talk about the shame and silence that can surround financial mistakes, why irregular income
EP 23: How to Raise Kids Who Are Smart With Money with Kim Butler
EP 23: How to Raise Kids Who Are Smart With Money with Kim Butler Sep 24, 2026 2366 Kim Butler shares a practical approach to teaching kids how to manage money from an early age. By learning how to give, save, and spend with intention, children can begin building healthy financial habits that last a lifetime.She also explains why money shouldn’t be a taboo topic at home, and how simple, everyday conversations can help kids develop confidence, responsibility, and a healthier relat
EP 22: The Power and Ownership of AI with Dr. Armina Karapetian
EP 22: The Power and Ownership of AI with Dr. Armina Karapetian Sep 17, 2026 2865 We tend to think of artificial intelligence as objective. But the reality is much more complicated.Armina Karapetian breaks down why AI is less of an oracle and more of a mirror, learning from human-created data that already contains our assumptions, blind spots, and biases.In this conversation, Armina explores how biased data shapes AI models, why we should question the outputs they give us, and
EP 21: AI vs. Best Friends: Who Knows You Better?
EP 21: AI vs. Best Friends: Who Knows You Better? Sep 10, 2026 2096 Can AI know you better than your best friend? 👀In this episode, we explore how AI is becoming part of the way we ask for advice, make decisions, and even seek companionship. From funny real-life examples to the bigger questions around connection and trust, we unpack where AI can genuinely help and where human judgment still wins.Because AI might know a lot about you, but some things still need a h
EP 20: Marriage Shouldn’t Feel Like Another Job
EP 20: Marriage Shouldn’t Feel Like Another Job Sep 3, 2026 2368 More women are choosing to stay single, and it’s not because they’re “failing” at relationships. For many, it’s becoming a conscious decision shaped by money, independence, and the realities of unpaid labor.Jackie and Candace unpack why romantic relationships can sometimes feel like taking on a second unpaid job, especially when domestic responsibilities, mental load, marriage, and motherhood ente
EP 19: The Loneliness Economy Is Bigger Than Dating Apps
EP 19: The Loneliness Economy Is Bigger Than Dating Apps Aug 27, 2026 2506 The advice to “just find connection online” is starting to look a lot like a business model.In this episode, Jackie and Candace unpack the loneliness economy — a growing market built around isolation, and the apps, platforms, and products that may be monetizing loneliness instead of actually solving it.From dating apps and subscription models to algorithms designed to keep us scrolling, they explo
EP 18: The Journey of Entrepreneurs, with Betsy Westhafer
EP 18: The Journey of Entrepreneurs, with Betsy Westhafer Aug 20, 2026 2867 The “loneliness economy” is growing, but who benefits when we feel more isolated?In this episode, we explore the important difference between choosing to be alone and experiencing loneliness, and how businesses, apps, algorithms, and gamified platforms can profit from keeping us constantly engaged.We also unpack what digital connection can’t replace: meaningful, real-world relationships.From recog
EP 17: Financial Crimes PT. 3
EP 17: Financial Crimes PT. 3 Aug 13, 2026 1653 Most of us think of theft as something that happens to someone else, until a real case shows just how vulnerable valuable assets can be.In this episode, we unpack the incredible story of a $374,000 silver heist in Minnesota, following the events that led to the theft, the investigative clues that exposed the criminals, and the costly mistakes that caused the entire plan to fall apart.Along the way
EP 16: The Entrepreneurial Risk of Saying 'No' with Tori Burton
EP 16: The Entrepreneurial Risk of Saying 'No' with Tori Burton Aug 6, 2026 1396 What does it really take to build a creative business from the ground up?In this episode, entrepreneur and interior designer Tori Burton shares how she turned her passion for craftsmanship into Tori Burton Home, a thriving furniture and home décor brand built on quality, creativity, and persistence.Without following a traditional path into design, Tori reveals how she landed opportunities, develop
EP 15: Building a Business When Your Body Fights You, with Tori Burton
EP 15: Building a Business When Your Body Fights You, with Tori Burton Jul 30, 2026 3042 What happens when your body forces you to rethink everything?In this episode, Tori Burton shares her journey from facing a life-changing health crisis to rebuilding her life through creativity, resilience, and self-advocacy. She opens up about learning to listen to her body, navigating uncertainty, and discovering a new sense of purpose through some of life’s hardest moments.If you've ever ha
EP 14: Why more revenue doesn't mean more profit with Ginger Hansen
EP 14: Why more revenue doesn't mean more profit with Ginger Hansen Jul 23, 2026 3111 Is your business growing... but your profits aren't?Most entrepreneurs focus on increasing revenue, but Ginger Hansen argues that's only part of the picture. As the co-founder of Profit Doctor, she combines her background in Eastern medicine and finance to introduce a fresh way of thinking about business growth: treat your business like a patient.In this episode, Ginger explains how to i

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