On today’s episode, Ysenia is joined by Tabitha Calhoun, a DEI leader and pay equity expert, to talk about the gender pay gap. If you’ve ever felt like there’s an invisible force working against you at work… you’re not crazy.

We break down what the gender pay gap actually means, why women still make roughly 82 cents on the dollar (and significantly less for many women of color), and how unpaid labor and intersectionality compound the gap over a lifetime.

We also get practical:

• What questions to ask employers about compensation and promotion pathways
• Why tying pay to previous salary perpetuates inequity
• How state legislation shapes pay transparency
• How to advocate for yourself inside systems that weren’t built with women in mind

This episode is about understanding the system — so you can navigate your paycheck, promotions, and retirement with more clarity and confidence.

🎧 Listen now where ever you get your podcasts.

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In this special trio episode of Talk Rich To Me, Stephanie and Ysenia are joined by Khammi Hurd, a Human Design practitioner, to explore how understanding your energy can make decision-making—even around money—feel clearer and easier.

Khammi breaks down the four Human Design energy types (Manifestors, Generators/Manifesting Generators, Projectors, and Reflectors), what “strategy” and “authority” actually mean, and how your body—not your mind—can be your most reliable guide. You’ll also learn the difference between defined vs. open centers, why some people need time to ride an emotional wave before deciding, and how Human Design can build more empathy in relationships (partners, kids, coworkers).

We also connect Human Design back to finances: how your decision-making style impacts goal setting, self-worth, risk, burnout, and even the pressure to “prove yourself.”

In this episode, we cover:

• What Human Design is (and why it’s more than a horoscope)
• The 4 energy types + how each is designed to move through the world
• Strategy & authority: how to make aligned decisions
• Defined vs. open centers and what that means for consistency and conditioning
• Money + Human Design: self-worth, goals, and trusting your body

Because sometimes we’re just using strategies that don’t fit how we’re wired. If you’re curious about connecting mindset, personality, and financial confidence, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of Talk Rich To Me, Stephanie is joined by Jen Slaski, therapist, brand consultant, and former tech marketing leader, for a conversation about understanding your personal currency—beyond just money— and what it really takes to get unstuck.

Jen shares her early money story, corporate success, and what ultimately led her from tech into therapy. Together, they explore how mental well-being often matters more than your paycheck.

Jen introduces a practical framework for clarity and momentum:

• Name it to tame it: identify what’s keeping you stuck
• Excavate your values—and recognize how they shift across life seasons
• Redefine currency beyond money
• Get practical: understand your real numbers, needs vs. wants, and true run rate

They also discuss why money is emotional, how scarcity shows up even at high income levels, and why using just 20% of your day in your natural strengths can dramatically increase life satisfaction.

If you’re feeling restless, stuck or like your living life on autopilot, this episode is for you.

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New year, new me?

In this episode, we unpack why most New Year’s resolutions fail — not because of lack of discipline, but because they’re built around outcomes instead of habits.

The Huntress framework for goals that actually stick:

• Know your why
• Think in experiments
• Measure only if it motivates
• Build a bingo card

Whether your goal is financial confidence, physical strength, or work-life balance - it's about developing sustainable habits, not checking boxes.

Bonus: We’re sharing our goal bingo card template in next week’s newsletter. Subscribe at huntresswealth.com to get it.

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

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"Wealth to me is about my ability to give to the people that matter to me. Richness is about people. It's not about money." - Tamara Fields

In our first-ever live podcast recording (!!!), Tamara Fields, U.S. Public Service Industry Lead and Austin Office Managing Director at Accenture, shared her family's incredible seven-generation wealth journey - from slavery to surviving the Tulsa Race Massacre to building intentional generational wealth today.

Tamara and Ysenia unpack a deeply personal money story shaped by generational legacy, loss, and resilience. Together, they explore what it means to build wealth with intention—prioritizing security, values, and giving over pure accumulation. From conservative investing to purposeful generosity, this episode challenges traditional definitions of success and reframes “rich” as peace of mind, purpose, and the ability to care for the people who matter most.

This is what Talk Rich To Me is all about: honest conversations that acknowledge both the privilege and the trauma in our money stories. Because confident financial decisions start with understanding where we've been.

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In this episode of Talk Rich To Me, Ysenia and Stephanie get real about seasonal spending anxiety, why budget is the real “b”word and frugal is the real “f”word. And, they share the uncomfortable conversations they’ve had with each other about money that actually strengthened their friendship.

Here is what they discuss:

→ "Frugal" is a loaded word—and we need to stop using spending habits as moral judgments

→ Budgeting vs. aligning spending with your values.

→ How marketing affects your children’s impulsions (and yours)

→ Why Budgeting Out Loud is useful - stop worrying about people’s judgements

Bottom line: Looking at your finances is way less scary than avoiding them… If you're hitting that 10-20% savings/investing goal, stop obsessing over budgets. If you're not there yet, that's okay too—but you won't know until you look.

This holiday season, give yourself permission to spend according to YOUR values, not everyone else's expectations.

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Ever wonder what actually happens before the Fed announces interest rate changes? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Josephine Moran—CEO of Ledyard Financial Group and board director at the Boston Federal Reserve—to demystify how banks work and how the Fed makes decisions.

They covered:

→ How community banks differ from big banks (and why it matters for your money)

→ The structure of the Federal Reserve and how rate decisions actually get made

→ Why short-term vs. long-term interest rates affect different parts of your financial life

→ The inverted yield curve, soft landing, and what it all means

→ Women in banking leadership: 60% of bank employees are women, but only 7% of CEOs

Whether you're trying to understand what the Fed does or just want to know how interest rates impact your savings, mortgage, and investments—this conversation breaks it down.

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

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Is the third child really the new Birkin bag?

Financial advisor Eryn did the math: A low-end Birkin costs $11K. Childcare for three kids in a high cost-of-living area? $80K per year—times 18 years.

In the finale of our Motherhood, Money & Choice series, Eryn joins Stephanie to break down the real costs of parenthood that nobody talks about in detail. Not just the daycare bills, but:

-> IVF costs: $15K-$30K per cycle (with corporate insurance varying wildly)

-> The $300/year to store frozen eggs that 98% of people never use

->The hidden costs women pay: Lower lifetime social security benefits, career re-entry at lower levels, and the "motherhood penalty" even if you don't have kids

-> The lack of paid leave for 76% of US workers

But here's what matters most: These numbers aren't meant to scare you. They're meant to empower you to make informed choices.

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

Have a financial journey you want to share on our podcast? Curious about starting on your financial plan? Email hi@huntresswealth.com for questions.