I am thrilled to bring the amazing Emily Scott back on the podcast, this time in the interview hot seat, to tell us about her money story and give us a vulnerable look into who she is as a person.

 

Emily shares deeply about her experience with a tumultuous childhood filled with mixed messages about money to overcoming patriarchal challenges on Wall Street. Despite the struggles and setbacks, she acknowledges that all of those experiences allowed her to be the woman she is today.  

 

Through it all, she found that philanthropy and volunteerism were always what truly spoke to her soul — regardless of financial gain. Now, Emily helps guide people through the emotional stories we create around money to help them understand their own finances and money stories more deeply.

 

This episode also honors Emily's remarkable leadership and the subtle yet profound impacts she makes by sharing her wealth with others. Don't miss out on this heartfelt conversation packed with lessons on self-advocacy, understanding money stories, and creating a legacy driven by purpose and generosity. 

Key Topics:

1. A childhood full of mixed messages around money
2. Navigating insecurities and lacking a sense of self at a young age
3. Learning tough lessons in order to reap the rewards years later
4. Early career moves on Wall Street after leaving retail
5. Learning positive lessons from negative experiences
6. Seeking security in money and careers
7. How therapy helped guide Emily through trauma and career decisions
8. The opposite of uncertainty isn’t certainty; it’s self-trust
9. Playing the role of the “good corporate wife”
10. When you align money with your values, it gives you peace of mind and clarity
11. Shifting from writing $100 checks to $100,000 checks
12. Determining for yourself what’s a no and communicating those boundaries with empathy
13. The difference between how men and women are conditioned to discuss money
14. Shifting from fighting for others to fighting for herself
15. Diving into the emotional side of money
16. Checking in with your values
17. Creating avenues of safety for people to talk about money

Connect with Emily online:

Website: https://emilyscottand.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyscottand/

Instagram: @emilyscottand

TED Talk: https://emilyscottand.com/ted-talk

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