Big Girl Money: Recent Episodes
Roni Burgener & Wendy Hall Bohling
We spend way too much time at work not to have fun! Millennial co-host Roni and baby boomer Wendy blend their intergenerational wisdom to deliver career advice and leadership skills in a practical and humorous way. Join them every other Wednesday for water cooler talk over wine!
Wendy and Roni discuss how her first international business trip went! This includes topics such as office politics, cultural differences and many more! You don't want to miss it. Thanks for listening and email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts!
Welcome to this episode of Emily in Paris... scratch that.... Roni in London! Listen in as Wendy gives Roni all the tips she needs for her first ever INTERNATIONAL business trip. Wendy also shares some of her recent experiences with one on one career coaching! Thanks for listening!
Wendy talks through her seller financed 1031 exchange deal and her decision to make the new property a short term rental while Roni mentors Wendy on her short term rental journey. At the (33:09) timestamp, we take on how to leverage the emotional side of our investments in an intentional and growth mindset way. We cover a lot of other ground in this episode, from Roni's favorite martini, latest big therapy learnings, and finding more joy in life.
The Big Girl Money gals are breaking down their real estate investments and how they each got started! This is part one, featuring Wendy's real estate story (3:33). Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts! Thanks for listening!
The Big Girl Money gals are breaking down their real estate investments and how they each got started! This is part one, featuring Roni's real estate story (11:27). Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts! Thanks for listening!
Thanks for listening to Big Girl Money! In this episode we bring in special guest, Cathy Hawley, to discuss the Prepare, Explore, and Apply phases of the internship OR returnship process ( 11:30). We also share our own insights and extra tips we collected from our amazing network. And you won't want to miss Wendy's own enlightening internship journey, where she tried on a life as the world's most extroverted actuary on for size. That shoe didn't quite fit.
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In this episode we discuss...
Wendy’s creative reentry into corporate America
Ensuring you’re getting an equitable bump in pay with a promotion or job move
Roni’s very passionate feelings about working remote.
Go to timestamp 30:42 for our tips for the top things a manager can do to make year-end reviews less painful, which I think Roni just got Wendy to lay out since it’s her first year doing performance reviews as a new manager.
Have any feedback for us? Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
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We are back and ready to chat! In this episode we discuss Roni's first Big Girl conference! And of course some of Wendy's always colorful conference stories. We also talk about mandatory compliance training at work... are exec's getting bonuses based on the completion rate of these silly outdated trainings we all do once a year? We also discuss REVERSE mentoring. Have any feedback for us? Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
In this episode we discuss our decision to take a break from the podcast until Wendy's big return to Colorado in late summer / early fall 2023.
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Interview begins at (14:14).
Our fabulous guest today is best-selling author and sought out executive coach for leaders in IT, Technology and Engineering, Morag Barrett! Her company has worked with over 15,000 leaders from 20 countries and on 4 continents to up their leadership game. Our discussion today is all about our work relationships, both with people we love and people that we... don't love. Thanks for listening!
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NO we're not talking about washing your pits (although you definitely should do that if you aren't already).
We're talking about mental health hygiene! Today's Big Girl Skill is all about making remote work work for you! There are many healthy habits we might lose when we transition to a remote work environment, but if we are intentional and prioritize our mental health, we can develop a great routine.
Today's episode is filled with our tips (well really our therapists' tips) for living a happy, healthy, WFH life!
Start at (16:14) to skip the intro!
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NO we're not talking about washing your pits (although you definitely should do that if you aren't already).
We're talking about mental health hygiene! Today's Big Girl Skill is all about making remote work work for you! There are many healthy habits we might lose when we transition to a remote work environment, but if we are intentional and prioritize our mental health, we can develop a great routine.
Today's episode is filled with our tips (well really our therapists' tips) for living a happy, healthy, WFH life!
Start at (16:14) to skip the intro!
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Interview begins at (14:45)
Our guest today is Head of the Open Source Program Office at Amazon, Nithya Ruff. She gives us a lesson in Open Source 101 including how it came to be and the power it has to harness the work of millions of developers around the world. We also discuss networking, building a brand, mentoring, balancing an IC role with a management role and the list goes on! This is an interview you will not want to miss!
In this episode of Big Girl Money, we recap Roni's wedding and honeymoon! We also discuss Wendy's first anniversary trip to Key West.
Skip to (21:39) to hear Wendy's talk with Madeline Schwarz. They discuss the two things to stop doing to the introverts on your team and the 4 tips for getting the most out of ALL the members of your team!
Thanks for listening!
After a devastating fire impacted four of their properties and burned down one rental, Wendy and Chris decided to spend the next 14 months on the road in four different locations. In this age of working remotely from anywhere, they share their approach to finding their happy place and home away from home. #liveliketourists
Interview begins at (10:22)
Today we're joined by economist and sociologist Dr. Juliet Schor. As Dr. Schor points out in our interview, how we work and how much we work touches everything. From climate to women's issues, there is nothing that a four day work week wouldn't impact. If you're advocating for a four day work week at your company, this episode is full of ammunition for you! Thanks for listening!
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Interview begins at (10:22)
Today we're joined by economist and sociologist Dr. Juliet Schor. As Dr. Schor points out in our interview, how we work and how much we work touches everything. From climate to women's issues, there is nothing that a four day work week wouldn't impact. If you're advocating for a four day work week at your company, this episode is full of ammunition for you! Thanks for listening!
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Interview Begins at (12:54).
Have you been flirting with the idea of big career switch up? Then this is the episode for you! Julie has had a meandering career through a variety of industries and has officially landed as a CxO. She advises companies on how to scale and grow their organizations by innovating strategy, organization, and product delivery. She’s had a variety of roles (hence the little x) in large and startup companies!
The interview starts at (13:49)
Our guests today, Dave & Beth Mortell, used their Big Girl Money smarts to retire early and chase their dream of sailing LITERALLY around the world. Through battles of sexual abuse, brain aneurism, stage IV cancer, heart surgery, and loss, it became clear to this fantastic couple that life would get in the way if they let it. Their need to do life differently and love for community lead them to their organization, Sailing Life Warriors.
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In this episode of Big Girl Money we dive into a skill that is vital to your success as a manager... hiring the right person for the right job. Nothing sucks more as a manager than making a bad hire. So we talk about how to make the most out of your interviews! The skill begins at (9:44). Enjoy!
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Our interview with money blogger and financial freedom champion, Katie Gatti Tassin, begins at (9:23).
Our lively conversation covers many money topics including prenups, becoming a one car family, what to do if you and your partner are both the "CFO type", budgetting tools, spending habits and much much more!
And you won't want to miss Katie's three step program for getting your financial ducks in a row!
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Powerhouse tech women have mastered the skill of leveraging the 75% of their peers that don’t look like them. Our ability to build gender intelligent workplaces where women and men have the same opportunity to succeed is dependent on engaging our male co-workers as allies. Our career success is dependent on building sponsors that will bring us into the rooms where career decisions are being made. We share the secrets for building male advocacy while strengthening the relationships with these important members of our work life!
Welcome to the 100th Episode of Big Girl Money! This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at Lady Justice Brewing in Aurora, Colorado. Enjoy!!
Interview Begins at (19:50).
We were thrilled to interview Gigi Robinson on today's episode! Gigi is a GenZ thought leader, advocate for chronic illness awareness and host of the “Everything You Need is Within” podcast. She is also the first GenZ and Chronically Ill Woman to appear in Sports Illustrated Swim Edition!
We discuss...
-Advocating for yourself in the workplace when you have a chronic illness or mental health challenge
-How Gigi manifested her appearance in this years Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Addition
-How GenZ is changing Corporate America for the better
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When Dana Rodriguez first moved to Denver, she applied for a job at Casa Bonita as a dishwasher. She didn't get it. Now, not many years later, this James Beard Nominated Chef will be running the kitchen at that same restaurant. A story you do NOT want to miss. Interview starts at 11:30.
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Today we're tackling an issue that many people in tech struggle with, Sprint Planning. If you ever find yourself wondering... What is Agile? What is a Sprint? And are we doing this right?! This is the episode for you. And we brought in the big guns - Mr. Agile himself, Pete Behrens.
Skip ahead to 8:43 for the Big Girl Skill or listen from the beginning for our usual shenanigans.
Our guest today is (drum roll please) globally recognized speaker, Ted Talker, LGBTQ advocate and author Ash Beckham! Her TEDx talks “Coming Out of Your Closet”, "Owning Your Duality" and her Boulder Ignite speech “I am SO GAY” have gone viral with more than 10 million YouTube views. We talk about her message of empathy, respect and the power of having real conversations on this episode (10:30 - 45:14). Thanks for listening!
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Our guest today, Heather Callender-Potters, is Co-Founder, Vice-Chairman and Chief Advocacy and Shareholder Relations Officer of PharmaJet, a NEEDLE-FREE jet injection technology used for vaccine immunizations. That's a right, a shot without a needle. Interview begins at 14:12. This is Big Girl Money!
We brought in life coach for women, Tedx speaker and 2x best-selling author, Jaclyn Gallo to help us with a Big Girl Skill we've been talking about for awhile - THE VISION BOARD. Skip ahead to 17:44 to hear everything you need to know about making a vision board, or start from the beginning to hear about Wendy's big move and Roni's first time skiing! This is Big Girl Money! Vision board templates here: https://www.jaclyngallo.com/visionboard
Do you ever feel like you're living in a never ending cycle of exhaustion? Not to be dramatic - but so do we! When Lennis Perez was working as a chemical engineer she realized there's got to be more to life than the daily to do list. As a wellness engineer, mentor, and Chopra certified meditation teacher she helps women in STEM go from stretching themselves too thin to creating consistent mindful practices to be more confident and efficient so they can have more joy and freedom in their daily life. Hope you enjoy our conversation! (7:51 - 1:10:13)
In this episode of Big Girl Money our guest interview is with Linda Jenkinson (17:15 - 1:12:28 ). Linda has been the youngest women CEO to list on the NASDAQ, founded five disruptive companies listed on the NASDAQ, offered services in more than 80 countries, employed 8,500 employees, and raised more than $300 million in funding. In this interview, we dive into a career unlike any other.
In this episode of Big Girl Money we talk about all of our favorite guests, moments, tips and Big Girl Money Skils from 2021!
Any time we stumble across a bio that has the word “intergenerational” our interest is peaked. Our guest today puts the fun in dysfunctional family mediation! Nike Anani is part therapist, part career coach and part business transformation consultant for family owned businesses. In this interview (16:32 - 1:11:30) she tells us all about how she bridges the gap between the senior and younger generations to prep next gens and future proof companies all over the world. Thanks for listening!
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Big Girl Money is taking a holiday break so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes from seasons past! Roni's pick is our Big Girl Skill - how to deal with a Bonehead Boss. Hope you enjoy!
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Big Girl Money is taking a holiday break so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes from seasons past! Wendy's pick is our interview with President of Global Enterprise Computing Solutions at Arrow Electronics, Kristin Russell. This interview contains some of the best advice on finding a mentor that we've ever had on the show (10:18 - 54:16)! And before that you can hear all about Wendy's new role as a puppy mama (00:39 - 10:17)!
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This episode is a recording of our live podcast with Comcast! We utilized our past podcast guests and network to come up with a list of 10 things we wish we had known before we started our careers (1:30 - 28:18). And you won't want to miss our Q&A at the end (28:18 - 59:55). If you're looking to shake up your next conference or professional development event contact us at www.biggirlmoney.com/contact.
Our interview today is with the founder of your favorite coffee shop order, Bhakti Chai (5:51 - 1:09:20)! Brook Eddy has spent her career working for social change through nonprofits, businesses, and NGOs. In 2007, with two-year-old twins at her side, Eddy concocted her own chai recipe and became an entrepreneur by launching Bhakti Chai. She quickly grew the beverage inspired by her travels through India into a multi-million dollar, organic beverage brand.
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We open today's episode with a Roni's Money Talks - the segment where boomer Wendy advices as millennial Roni tries to wrap her head around her latest financially savvy discovery (4:41 - 10:53). Next we interview C.E.O of Great Place to Work, Michael C. Bush (10:53 - 1:09:47). Great Place to Work produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. He's the man with the data and he's sharing all the insights he's gained throughout his mission to make Corporate America a Great Place to Work for ALL!
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Big Girl Money hits the virtual road! This October, we were so excited to help the women and allies committee at Alteryx put on their breast cancer awareness month event, a live BGM show! This episode dives into how our intergenerational partnership approached a breast cancer diagnosis while continuing to build our business, and how we built empathy towards each other (14:24 - 51:40). Don't miss the intro to hear all about Wendy's wedding!
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Thanks for tuning into part two of our amazing conversation with CEO of Proov, Dr. Amy Beckley. After her personal battle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage, Amy used her PhD in pharmacology and MBA to invent Proov, a way to empower women with knowledge to improve their menstrual cycle health. This episode has a heavy flow to it that you do not want to miss!
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We kick off this episode with "Roni's Money Talks". In this segment we dive into one of Roni's "knowledge opportunities" around finances... this week's topic is Employee Stock Purchasing Plans (1:57 - 9:44). Next we feature part one of our interview with CEO of Proov, Dr. Amy Beckley (9:44 - 53:58). After her personal battle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage, Amy used her PhD in pharmacology and MBA to invent Proov, a way to empower women with knowledge to improve their menstrual cycle health. We end the show with an "Ask Wendy"(54:08 - 1:00:20)!
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In this episode of Big Girl Money we interviewed hot shot startup lawyer Rose Standifer (5:49 - 1:06:58)! Rose has a plethora of experience securing VC funding, taking companies public, and negotiating technology licenses. She knows the ins and outs of the founder and VC side of the business. She shares with us the TWO biggest mistakes she sees tech founders making today. We also talk about the "maternal wall" and of course some tips on handling the challenges that come with being a woman in tech. Thanks for listening!
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Our guest today is K-12 Technology Director and founder of BachelorData, Suzana Somers! (11:32 - 1:03:50). In 2018, Suzana started a fun project to learn spreadsheets that quickly grew to become a part-time job creating data visualization masterpieces about our favorite show, The Bachelor! In the interview we discuss the power of the spreadsheet, using data visualization and story telling to propel your career and all her juicy bachelor insights!
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You networked, you crushed the interview, you negotiated your salary and you have a start date... now all that's left is to tell your current employer (dun dun dunnn). That's right... it's quittin' time. And you're not alone! 95% of American workers are considering changing jobs right now. So we got you covered. We're doing a three part series all about how to quit, how to be quit (for all your bosses out there), and the exit interview! This is part three! Thanks for listening!
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You networked, you crushed the interview, you negotiated your salary and you have a start date... now all that's left is to tell your current employer (dun dun dunnn). That's right... it's quittin' time. And you're not alone! 95% of American workers are considering changing jobs right now. So we got you covered. We're doing a three part series all about how to quit, how to be quit on (for all you bosses out there), and the exit interview. This is part two! Thanks for listening!
You networked, you crushed the interview, you negotiated your salary and you have a start date... now all that's left is to tell your current employer (dun dun dunnn). That's right... it's quittin' time. And you're not alone! 95% of American workers are considering changing jobs right now. So we got you covered. We're doing a three part series all about how to quit, how to be quit on (for all you bosses out there), and the exit interview. This is part one! Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Big Girl Money we were lucky enough to interview SVP of Operations and Chief Digital Officer at Everbridge, Suma Nallapati (16:10 - 58:39). Suma talks to us about her experience in the C-suite of a fortune 100 company, remaining authentic in those roles, her relationship with money and so much more! Thanks for listening!
Our Big Girl Money episode today features an interview with Shreya Nallapati, the 20-year-old Founder and Executive Director of NeverAgainTech, an organization using AI and machine learning to prevent mass shootings (16:49 - 1:04:05). Shreya has
been recognized for her work by Forbes, Smithsonian Institute, and Solomon’s Code: Humanity in a World of Thinking Machines. You won't want to miss this one! CW: Brief description of a school shooting and the aftermath occurs from (37:01 - 38:32).
You asked for it and here it is! The Big Girl Skill this episode is... how to say no at work (16:31 - 50:10)! We take on the little no's (like when someone asks you to do work that isn't really your responsibility) and the big no's (like how to tell your boss you don't like their idea). At the end of the episode we dive into some listener questions around the topic including... how do you say no when you keep getting work you want to grow out of and doesn't utilize your skills? (52:05 - 58:48)
In this episode of Big Girl Money our first segment is an interview with former actress and current VP of Engineering at Flatiron Health, Cat Miller! Cat dishes out all types of career advice including her unique take on sexism in the workplace and how to handle the pressure to climb the corporate ladder. Lastly, our Big Girl Money Investment Circle has been such a success that we decided to bring some of the things we've learned to our listeners in our newest segment, Money Smarts!
On today's episode of Big Girl Money we brought in Charlotte Sweeney of the Employment Law Firm, Sweeney & Bechtold, to discuss Colorado's Equal Pay Act that took effect in January 2021. Our first "repeat guest" walks us through everything you need to know about the law and the wonderful ways it can benefit all Colorado workers! We'll also discuss initial reactions by Colorado companies, how the law is being enforced and what to do if you see a violation. Thanks for listening!
This episode of Big Girl Money features podcast host, freelance producer, writer and cat mom, Caroline Moss (10:05 - 58:30). Caroline's show, Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!, covers all the life-changing, under-the-radar products you didn’t think you needed. Caroline shares her meandering career journey with us and her plans to never work in an office ever again. She is the definition of knowing thyself and building a custom career that leverages your strengths. Thanks for listening!
Episode 70 is here! This episode is a recording of our live Keynote at the University of Oregon's Women in Computer Science Tech Together Conference. We utilized our past podcast guests and network to come up with a list of 10 things we wish we had known before we started our careers (00:30 - 40:16). And you won't want to miss our Q&A at the end (40:18 - 1:03:42). If you're looking to shake up your next conference or professional development event contact us at www.biggirlmoney.com/contact.
This episode of Big Girl Money features seasoned founder and entrepreneur, Wendi Burkhardt (14:57 - 1:07:24). Wendi is widely regarded as an authority in modern-day homesharing, and is the mastermind behind the roommate matching service for people over the age of 50, Silvernest. Silvernest enables Americans to overcome many of the financial and social challenges facing them as they age and put the 50 million empty bedrooms across the country to work! We also discuss myths around aging with technology, conscious capitalism, and authenticity without apology. Thanks for listening!
This episode features seasoned investor and social innovator, Janine Firpo! Janine left a long career that included senior positions at Hewlett-Packard, the World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on the potential women have to change the world through their investments. We talk about investing in a way that not only builds your wealth, but aligns with your values. Sound like your kind of investing? Check out our investment club at www.biggirlmoney.com/big-girl-money-investment-circle/.
This episode of Big Girl Money features not one, but TWO fabulous guests. We chat with Ariel Lee and D’zane Cook, co-founders of Remane. (22:28-01:03:56) Remane is a company that is changing the natural hair game by utilizing technology to deliver personalized products that aim to empower, equip and energize people with kinky and curly hair. After the interview is the Big Girl Take, where we break down our favorites parts of working with people from different generations. (01:04:06-01:18:34) Thanks for listening!
Today’s guest interview is with Carmen Pacheco-Borden. A chemical engineer by trade, Carmen utilizes her engineering mindset to bring authentic molés and salsas to the people of Boulder, Colorado. We discuss the ways authenticity and food bring us together, taking a leap of faith to follow a passion, motherhood, food science and so much more (13:28 - 49:56)! Then we'll wrap up the episode with a Big Girl Take about boss babe culture (50:07 - 1:00:32). Thanks for listening!
Today's Big Girl Money episode has two themes... travel and side hustles. These go hand in hand for adventure photography couple, Giselle & Stephen, from The Lover's Passport! In our conversation (13:49 - 56:53) we talk about how they've been able to turn their passion into a successful side hustle and grow their Instagram following to over 100k in less than a year. They dish out their advice for monetizing your after work passions, working side by side with a significant other, time management, and much more! Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Big Girl Money we start with a Big Girl Take, where we give our millennial and boomer takes on a topic! This week's topic is "equanimity" (16:07-29:46). Next we're covering a Big Girl Skill that will help bosses and employees alike. We’re talking about all the characteristics that make a boss great and all the things that make a boss... not so great (29:56-1:06:49). Thanks for listening!
Whether you're actively on the job hunt or not, you never know when the perfect opportunity might arise and we want you to be ready! To help us tackle this topic we have brought in the big guns… Senior Talent Partner, Saneh Ste. Claire. Saneh partners with VC's and tech executives to build amazing teams for the world’s most disruptive companies. With Saneh's help we'll cover the major do's and don'ts of resumes, LinkedIn profiles, leveraging your network and working with recruiters! Thanks for listening!
On today’s episode of Big Girl Money our intro (1:37-11:54) is full of exciting personal updates including... a new car, a new boob and a great tip on how to get flexibility in your loan payments! The next segment is our guest interview with Alicia Robb, Ph.D (12:05-42:17). Alicia is the founder and CEO of Next Wave Impact, a movement driving impact, diversity, and inclusion in early stage investing. Lastly, we’ll end with a Big Girl Spotlight (42:26-46:35)! Thanks for listening!
We are so excited that our first podcast of the year was recorded live for the women of Brightcove! January is a great time for reflection, so today we will be sharing our seven favorite tips of 2020 to kick off a much better 2021 (00:55 - 25:04). You'll also hear our Q&A, including Wendy's advice on how to let your boss know you're picking up some slack without throwing anyone under the bus (25:04-43:10). Thanks for listening!
On this episode of Big Girl Money we spend time with marketing expert, author, and powerhouse personality, Velera Wilson. We discuss shifting past self doubt, confidence, and her new book, "You're Absolutely Worth It!"(20:21 - 52:09). We'll close with a Big Girl Spotlight featuring a young steminist from our home state of Colorado! (52:18 - 56:16). If you enjoyed this episode of Big Girl Money, don't forget to leave us a positive review! Thanks for listening.
This episode of Big Girl Money was recorded LIVE for the University of Colorado, Denver's Women in Business Club! It turns out the Big Girl Money take on "career planning" looks a little more like career improvisation. Listen as we cover the 5 things to remember as you start the first chapter of your super awesome career and take questions at the end! Thanks for listening!
We start the show by addressing a few of the burning career questions on Roni's mind including... "what do you do when someone asks you for a referral and you don't want to give it?" (1:05 - 23:13). Then we share a listener email with some great negotiating advice! (23:19 - 26:00). Lastly, we end with a guest interview that is chock-full of career advice for women at all stages of their careers. You won't want to miss this insightful conversation with Senior Manager, Jess Puldy (26:09 - 1:13:03).
You're listening to Big Girl Money! On today's episode we get to know the newest member of the Big Girl Money squad, Alexis Whitted (16:55 - 30:28). Next we interview Healthcare Industry Powerhouse and COO of Medically Home, Erin Bartley (33:40 - 1:10:14). We discuss how to follow your gut when a new opportunity presents itself, work-life balance, the bias that comes with being a working mom and more! Lastly, hear who is inspiring us this week during the Big Girl Spotlight (1:10:22 - 1:15:52).
You're listening to a LIVE Big Girl Money podcast! This episode is brought to you by SIM Women Colorado. The Big Girl Skill today is all about negotiating your assets off and getting paid what you're worth. Negotiating can be intimidating, but we walk you through our seven step how-to-guide so you're ready to negotiate that next raise or job offer like a pro. At the end of the show we answer some questions from our live audience. Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Big Girl Money we open with our favorite segment... the Big Girl Take (15:07 - 27:47)! Next you'll hear our interview with co-founder of Hood Renovationz, Daisy Figueroa. What started as a surprise home make over for her parents has quickly transformed into an amazing organization that is taking on remodeling projects for people in southeast LA . You'll hear how a maestro, an apprentice and a visionary come together to do a little good in the hood (27:57 - 1:08:05). Thanks for listening!
On this episode of Big Girl Money you'll hear from award winning author and speaker, Michelle Weidenbenner (10:00 - 39:14). It’s never too late in your life to find the thing you’re supposed to do. Michelle made her mess her message. Through her organization, Moms Letting Go, she’s building a community that empowers Moms to change the stigma of substance use disorders. We'll end the episode with a Mini Big Girl Skill, the post offer game plan (39:26 - 59:27). Thanks for listening!
You're listening to Big Girl Money! On today's episode we cover a Big Girl Skill that every good leader must have... resilience. It’s not just being strong, it’s about being flexible. We discuss what we've learned about being resilient during our careers and give you 5 tips for building your resiliency muscle (15:27 - 47:18)! Then we'll end the show with a Big Girl Spotlight (47:30 - 52:09)! Thanks for listening!
On this episode of BGM we interview CEO and Founder of Healing Power of Hemp, Brenda McChesney (10:15 - 50:43). Brenda suffered a head and neck injury that flipped her life upside and left her with chronic pain. After discovering the life changing effects of high milligram CBD, Brenda became determined to guide others to the pathway from surviving into thriving that CBD was able to offer her. And if that's not inspiring enough, we end this episode with a heart warming Big Girl Spotlight (50:52 - 54:06). Thanks for listening!
You're listening to Big Girl Money! Today's episode features a Big Girl Take on a new type of intergenerational war... Millennials vs Gen Z. (Let's just say this was Wendy's payback for the "OK Boomer" segment from episode 36). Next we have an amazing interview with Karen Ashworth-Macfarlane. She went from a successful career in wealth management to becoming the CEO and Co-Founder of Dígame Tequila and we're here for it! Lastly, we end the show with a Big Girl Spotlight. Thanks for listening!
You're listening to Big Girl Money! On today's episode, we cover a Big Girl Take about the dreaded rejection email that we've all encountered while on the job hunt (5:45 - 16:45). Next, we interview CEO and Founder of Clever Girl Finance, Bola Sokunbi. She shares how she managed to save $100,000 in 4 years in her twenties and what other women can do to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves (16:56 - 39:50)! Lastly, we bring Chris into the mix for a Big Girl Faux Pas (40:00 - 44:40). Thanks for listening!
If you’re a fan of Big Girl Money that means you care about equality for women in the workplace! You must then care about the racial injustice that is happening in our nation. This week we would love it if our listeners would take the hour you were planning on using to listen to Big Girl Money and use it to broaden your perspective and minds with some resources we’ve found to be insightful. Visit https://biggirlmoney.com/bgm-for-blm-2/ to see our choices!
You're listening to Big Girl Money... LIVE! This podcast was recorded live for the Colorado chapter of Women Who Code. Long time software engineer and Women Who Code Lead, Vui Nguyen, helped us share three tips for tailoring your career to your personality and not the other way around! Afterwards we took questions from the audience that you won't want to miss. Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Big Girl Money we sit down with three amazing members of an organization preparing our next generation of advocates, Young Invincibles. They share their experience and latest efforts creating better mental health resources for young people in Colorado, and much more! We also share a Big Girl Spotlight, providing a much needed ray of sunshine! Thanks for listening!
You’re listening to Big Girl Money! Since most of us are working from home in the wake of COVID-19, we wonder… Do remote settings reduce or amplify the unconscious bias women deal with during meetings? Next we bring in CPA and founder of Buck the Budget, Diana Crabtree Green, to bring you all the advice you need to achieve as much financial security during COVID-19 as possible. Whether you’ve lost your job or you're feeling pretty secure, we have some tips you’re going to want to hear!
Thanks for listening to Big Girl Money! On today's episode we cover a study that reveals women are finally starting to earn as much as their husbands, but what affect does this have on the relationships? Who has more power over spending decisions? Next we cover a Big Girl Skill about dealing with sexual harassment in the workplace. Lastly, we end with an uplifting Big Girl Spotlight about some of the nation's youngest STEM stars!
You’re listening to Big Girl Money! We start this episode with a listener email in our favorite segment... “Ask Wendy” (8:15 - 15:23). Then we move into our interview with Chapter Director of ChickTech, Nicci Frick (15:28 - 49:47)! Lastly, we close the episode with a Big Girl Spotlight (49:56 - 55:41)! Thanks for listening!
On this episode of Big Girl Money, Roni calls in back up while Wendy is recovering from her LAST surgery! Who better to step up to the plate than Justin & Jared, co-hosts of the critically acclaimed podcast, Hot Tub Talks! Together they tackle an Ask Wendy email, the Big Girl Take, and the Big Girl Spotlight. Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Big Girl Money we discuss the latest Indeed commercial which features a woman being passed up for a promotion in our first segment, the Big Girl Take! Then we’ll move into our inspiring guest interview with retired doctor and two time cancer survivor, Joan Motley. Lastly, we’ll close with a Big Girl Spotlight! Thanks for listening!
Thanks for listening to Big Girl Money! Our first segment will be a Big Girl News Story (9:11 - 17:33) about the pay disparity amongst Instagram influencers. Then we’ll move into our Big Girl Skill (17:43 - 50:03) about conquering Imposter Syndrome. Lastly, we will end with a listener submitted Big Girl Faux Pas! (50:13 - 52:56)
On today's episode of Big Girl Money we cover a Big Girl Take about money and how we talk about it! (8:57 - 18:54) Then we'll move into our guest interview with founder of Ampersand coffee, Kurt Hans. (19:07 - 56:16) Lastly, we'll close with an inspiring Big Girl Spotlight! (56:27 - 1:02:36) Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Big Girl Money, we'll give you the millennial and the baby boomer perspective on a what causes women work related stress during our Big Girl Take! (5:23 - 21:01) Then we’ll move into our rocking guest interview with former RN and acupuncturist, Kate Mcbreen. (21:10 - 58:13) Lastly, we’ll close with an inspiring Big Girl Spotlight! (58:24 - 1:04:06)
On today's episode of Big Girl Money we cover an Ask Wendy (6:00 - 10:47) about exactly when to tell your boss your looking for a new role within the company. Next we'll move onto our Big Girl Skill (10:56 - 32:44) which is "Tribe Management". We cover a system we use to manage the relationships in our lives and the best ways to maximize them with the people we love the most. Lastly we'll end with a Big Girl Spotlight (32:54 - 40:47). Thanks for listening!
On today's episode of Big Girl Money we share our Big Girl Takes on growing up with the message, "you're not like other girls". Then we move into our interview with C.I.O. of Bozeman Health, Tamara Havenhill-Jacobs. Lastly, we end with a study of the sode that shows just how valuable it is to have strong women in your close network! Thanks for listening!
Today on Big Girl Money our Big Girl Take (9:52 - 18:03) is all about handling holiday stress at home and at the workplace. Next, find out everything you need to know about blockchain technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, courage and more from our interview with Lisa Calkins (18:03 - 1:11:13). And lastly, we dive into what is driving the Gender Equity Gap in tech during a segment we like to call The Study of the Sode (1:11:13 - 1:25:43). Thanks for listening!
In this episode of Big Girl Money our Big Girl Take gives you the millennial and the boomer perspective on a new phrase that is taking the internet by storm, #OKBoomer. Then we’ll move into our Big Girl Skill which will give you all the tips you need to slay your 2019 performance review. Lastly, we'll end the episode with a laugh that only a Big Girl Faux Pas can provide. Thanks for listening!
On today’s episode our Big Girl Take covers a controversial Q&A at a Women in Tech Event in Denver. Then we’ll play an inspiring and enlightening interview with law student, Jimena Mohedas! Lastly, we’ll end with a Big Girl Spotlight highlighting the women behind the non-profit law firm, The Decarceration Collective and the non-profit organization, Buried Alive. Thanks for listening!
On today’s episode of Big Girl Money we discuss the “broken rung problem” in a segment we like to call, The Big Girl Take. Next we’ll share our interview with VP of Infrastructure Development at Tilson Technology Management, Alda Licis. After that we’ll bring Wendy’s Fiance, Chris, on air to read our best listener Big Girl Faux Pas yet! Thanks for listening!
On today’s episode of Big Girl Money we take on the underrated but extremely important skill of reading the room. We cover some of the main personality tests used in the workplace, take our own personality test and give you our top 4 tips for reading others at work! We end the podcast with a Big Girl Spotlight highlighting Hasbro for a new version of our favorite board game, Monopoly!
Today's episode is packed full of goodies! First we answer a listener email about how to handle a professor who is making you uncomfortable in office hours. Then we play an awesome interview with the Director of the Broadening Opportunity Through Leadership and Diversity (B.O.L.D.) Center at the University of Colorado, Professor Tanya Ennis. Then we pull Chris in for our Big Girl Faux and end with an inspiring Big Girl Spotlight. Thanks for listening!
Do you have a co worker that talks too much and it's driving you crazy? So does one of our listeners and we answer their question in a segment we like to call, Ask Wendy! Next we cover a Big Girl Take on poop shame at work. You aren't the only woman dealing with this! Lastly, our Big Girl Skill this week is all about what to do with those people at work that you can't seem to win over no matter what you do. Wendy shares her 5 tips for dealing with your workplace nemesis so you can redirect that energy back into your career. And, as always, we end the show with a Big Girl Spotlight! Thanks for listening!
On today's episode of Big Girl Money we kick off the show by answering some of your emails in a segment we like to call, Ask Wendy! Then we interview C.E.O. of CereScan and former C.E.O. of McData, John Kelley. Then we bring in Wendy's fiance, Chris, to read this week's Big Girl Faux Pas. As always, we end with a Big Girl Spotlight! Thanks for listening!
On today's episode of Big Girl Money we cover a news story about an inspiring new line of Matell Barbie dolls. Next we interview C.E.O. of Lily's Chocolate, Jane Miller. For the past twenty years, Jane has become the highest ranking woman in every company she's worked in including Pepsi, Heinz and many others! Lastly, we will end our best episode yet with a Big Girl Spotlight. Thanks for listening!
On today’s episode we tackle a skill we all want to be fabulous at... having meetings that matter! And of course we close with an uplifting Big Girl Spotlight and our newest segment, the Big Girl Faux Pas. Thanks for listening!
During today’s Big Girl Take we talk about the generational difference of opinion when it comes to bridal showers. Then we ask C.E.O. and Co-Founder of Pepper, Jaclyn Fu, what inspired her to put the flat in flattering with her line of bras for small chested women. Lastly, we end with our favorite segment, the Big Girl Spotlight! Thanks for listening!
Divorce sucks for everyone but we dive into how women and men are experiencing the financial impacts at disproportionate levels during our Big Girl Take! Next, we all know how companies are typically organized, the big sharks manage the medium sharks manage the baby sharks but come to find out there’s another way! Holacracy could be the organizational structure of the future and we talk all about it with Holacracy Advocate, Debbie Shumake! And as always we end with a Big Girl Spotlight that reminds us… making Big Girl Money is sweet but what you do with your new found freedom can be even sweeter. Thanks for listening!
On today’s Study of the Sode we ask... Has Sexual Harassment at Work Decreased Since #MeToo? Next we interview Carl Olsen, the former Program Coordinator for Men’s Programming and Violence Prevention at the Woman and Gender Advocacy Center at Colorado State University. And of course we end with a Big Girl Spotlight! Thanks for listening!
On this episode of Big Girl Money we cover a new study that finds that men are even less likely to mentor women than they used to be! Every successful Big Girl needs an elevator pitch and in our Big Girl Skill Segment we share how to write one that gets noticed. And finally in this weeks Big Girl Spotlight / News learn all about the new 007 who might not look like your typical bond character. All this and more!
Today's episode features the Executive Director of Women's Wilderness, Sarah Murray. Oh and did we mention she was the first female snow board instructor in the country?! What?! We discuss that experience, her career ensuring gender equity in sports and play, what Women's Wilderness is all about, and more! Thanks for listening!
This episode we are joined by two of the Lady Justice Brewing founders, Kate Power and Betsy Lay. Lady Justice was founded in 2015 under the premise of brewing beer to make the world a better place. All proceeds over cost go out the door to promote the status of Colorado women and girls! Listen on to find out how they turned their tipsy dream into a successful reality!
We've all been to networking events that feel forced, unauthentic, and all around icky... but it doesn't have to be that way! On today's episode Wendy shares her top ten tips for networking in an authentic and, dare we say, fun way! We also cover a Big Girl Take, a Study of the Sode, and a Big Girl Spotlight. Thanks for listening!
Our guest on today's episode is an exciting, young product manager in Ad Tech, Lexie Pike! We discuss being a working mom, the pay gap, the pressure to defy any and all stereotypes, receiving opportunities because you are a woman, male advocates and more! Thanks for listening!
Our guest today is Top Chef Finalist and Owner / Executive Chef at Bar Dough in Denver, Carrie Baird! Listen to hear about her childhood, ski bum years, and successful career in the restaurant industry! Before the interview we discuss a Big Girl Take on hiring for gender diversity and of course end the show with a Big Girl Spotlight! Thanks for listening!
Starting a new job soon? Taking on a new role is an exciting opportunity to be an even better version of yourself! There are a slew of things we know we should do in the new job but on today’s episode we thought we’d talk about the TOP TEN things to avoid doing in your new role. The New Job No No’s! In today's episode we also answer some listener emails in a segment we call - Ask Wendy! Thanks for listening!
Do "natural born leaders" really exist? Why are attractive women viewed as less trust worthy? How can you mitigate bias as a leader? Dr. Stefanie Johnson, professor at CU Boulder's Leeds School of Business and expert in the intersection of leadership and diversity, answers these questions and more on today's episode of Big Girl Money! In addition to this interview, Roni and Wendy teach each other about millennial and baby boomer culture in a segment called Big Girl Take. Thanks for listening!
Have you wondered what it takes to launch a successful tech start-up while simultaneously making the industry a more gender equitable place? Listen to hear our guest, Founder and co-CEO of Techstars, David Cohen to find out on this episode of Big Girl Money!
On this episode of Big Girl Money we get Wendy up to speed on all the latest pop culture updates, cover a gender equality Game of Thrones story, and give you the tips you need to nail your next interview! Thanks for listening!
Our guest on this episode of Big Girl Money is Guidance, Navigation and Control Software Engineer AND Professional Bronco's Cheerleader, Morgan Yost! We discuss her career, getting young women interested in STEM, a Big Girl News Story and more! Thanks for listening!
We're all about equal pay for equal work... but what does equal pay legislation actually do to close the wage gap?! In this episode of Big Girl Money two super star equal pay advocates, Charlotte Sweeney and Jennifer Carty, break it down for you! We discuss equal pay legislation in Colorado, a Big Girl News Story AND more! Thanks for listening!
We have rebranded and we’re back with New Episodes TODAY! New name, new pic, same ol' podcasters. We all know being a working woman ain’t always easy but we’re here to help. Discover professional happiness, become the Beyonce of your workplace and get that BIG GIRL MONEY!
Hello! This is a mini episode for our Colorado listeners about all the ways you can help us pass equal pay legislation! Thanks for listening!
Our guest today is Resident CISO at Proofpoint, Lucia Milica. After immigrating to the US from Romania at the age of 20, Lucia has found a career that perfectly melds together her love for technology and the law. We discuss following your intuition, when to leave a job, finding a career that satisfies all our passions and more!
Our guest today is one of MSNBC’s Top Female Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2019, Heidi Ganahl. We talk about growing Camp Bow Wow from a dream to a wildly successful company, what advice she has for entrepreneurs, and her next exciting project, SheFactor!
Our guest on today’s episode is Praful Shah! After a long and successful career in pharmaceuticals, Praful has spent his retirement helping start ups and entrepreneurs. We discuss his career as an angel investor, why he loves investing in female entrepreneurs and more! Thanks for listening!
Lose that extra 180 pounds this summer by shedding that bonehead boss! This episode we share your jaw-dropping stories about horrible bosses as well as our own. We also cover how to be the best boss possible for your current or future employees. Lastly, we'll also talk about some updates with Wendy's health, cover our latest field trip to Chloe Capital's female founders pitch competition, and answer emails!
Today's episode features an intimate conversation with Angela Tucci, CEO of Apto, the industry’s leading CRM and deal management software for commercial real estate brokers. We talk about her successful climb to the C-Suite, how her sexuality has impacted her professional life, and how the “thing” you’re protecting the most might be holding you back!
On today's episode, we talk to CTO and gender intelligent leader Michael Frendo. We discuss how to get more women interested in STEM careers at an early age, how tech companies can attract and retain female talent, finding your passion and many other topics! Thanks for listening!
Our guest on this episode of Undervalued is Barbara Randell. She is the Founder and President of Future Image Group. She is an expert in the art and science of developing professional relationships between members of different generations. We know young professionals don't always see eye to eye with their more senior colleagues. On today's episode we find out why and what we can do to make a change!
In this episode of Undervalued, Roni & Wendy share their step by step instructions to successfully negotiate your next job offer. Whether you've been underpaid or you're looking for a raise, this is the episode for you!
Our guest today is entrepreneur, co-founder, dancer, author, mother and COO Phoenix Jackson. She shares her honest and engaging take on finding your career path, spirituality in business, and how to advocate for women of color in the workplace.
On today’s episode Roni and Wendy are joined by the fabulous Kristin Russell. Kristin Russell is currently the President of Global Services at Arrow Electronics. She shares some of the many lessons she has learned during her successful climb up the corporate ladder. Topics include; authenticity, how to navigate feeling undervalued, making fearless career moves, and developing relationships with mentors or sponsors.
The pilot episode of UNDERVALUED has Wendy and Roni discussing their own experiences with being undervalued at work, their mentor/mentee relationship, and why they’re so excited about this project! Let's join forces to make work a place where no one is UNDERVALUED simply because of who they are!