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In this episode of the Starter Girlz podcast, host Jennifer Loehding interviews financial coach Patti Handy. They discuss the importance of empowering women in all aspects of their lives, particularly managing their finances. The conversation dives into the mindset and beliefs around money that can limit women, emphasizing the need to reprogram these beliefs for financial success. Patti offers practical advice on investing, starting with understanding cash flow and net worth, and recommends index funds as a simple, cost-effective option. She also guides women starting over financially, stressing the importance of taking time, seeking trusted advice, and trusting their intuition.

Takeaways

• Empowering women includes empowering them in their financial lives.
• Money conversations can be uncomfortable, but breaking the stigma and seeking help when needed is important.
• Our beliefs and mindset around money are often influenced by ancestral trauma and childhood experiences.
• Reprogramming our money mindset is crucial for financial success.
• When investing, start by understanding your cash flow and net worth.
• Index funds are a simple and cost-effective option for beginners.
• Take time and seek trusted advice when starting over financially.
• Trust your intuition; don't make big financial decisions in a crisis.