Most of us were never taught how money actually works — and it costs us for the rest of our lives. In this episode, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with Jamie Byington, CPA, CFP, and longtime Women of Tomorrow board member, for a plain-English crash course in financial literacy every woman should hear.

Jamie spent 40+ years advising high-net-worth individuals and real estate developers at firms like Cherry Bekaert. Here, she breaks it all down — from your first paycheck to your retirement account.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
• The 50/30/20 rule: needs, wants, and "pay yourself first" savings
• Why you need a 3–6 month emergency fund — and where to keep it
• Budgeting apps that actually work (Rocket Money, EveryDollar, Greenlight)
• Credit scores demystified — and how to repair one that's been damaged
• Credit cards: when they help you, when they bury you
• Student loans, mortgages, and the truth about "good debt"
• How state taxes (or no state tax) change your real take-home pay
• The W-4 form and why you might still owe at tax time
• Compound interest: why $300/month from age 20–30 beats $300/month from 30–60 — by over $100,000
• S&P 500, diversification, and dollar-cost averaging in plain English
• The investment fee question your broker doesn't want you to ask
• LLCs vs. S-Corps: what they protect, what they don't
• Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA — which one and when
• The new Trump Account $1,000 baby savings program
• HSAs, term vs. whole life, renter's insurance — what to buy and what to skip
• How to negotiate with credit card companies when you're underwater

WOMAN NOW MICRO ACTION
"Think big. It takes just as much time to achieve a small dream as it does to achieve a big one."

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The Jennifer Valoppi Show shares honest conversations and meaningful stories about turning obstacles into opportunities — created by Jennifer Valoppi, founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program.

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Sarah Feil Lewin — Director of Philanthropy at Feil Lewin Family Office and former Hedge Fund Manager — joins Jennifer Valoppi for an unfiltered conversation about building a Wall Street career, raising over $2.5 billion in investor capital, and using femininity as an advantage in finance.

A Bridgewater Associates alumna and financial leader who navigated the most elite hedge funds in New York, Sarah shares the truth about being a woman in a male-dominated industry, the script she used to land her first finance job, and why financial literacy is the most important skill for young women.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• What a hedge fund actually is and how it makes money
• Using femininity as an advantage in finance
• The "$1 billion + skirt comment" workplace story
• How to negotiate your salary for the first time
• The mindset behind raising $2.5 billion in capital
• How she landed her first job through networking
• Bernie Madoff, the 2008 crisis, and Wall Street trust
• Why financial literacy must start in adolescence
• Resilience, grit, and the hallmark of every successful career
• Raising children with delayed gratification
• AI, critical thinking, and the dumbing-down of a generation
• The biggest financial mistake young women must never make
• Why you should always be invested

ABOUT THE PODCAST:
The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast is a transformative series of influential voices sharing unfiltered insight shaping business, mentorship, and resilience. Hosted by Emmy-winning journalist and Women of Tomorrow founder Jennifer Valoppi.

Learn more about Women of Tomorrow at womenoftomorrow.org

Follow @jennifervaloppi on Instagram

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"Passion fuels your purpose. Purpose elevates your passion."

In Episode 12, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with SUSAN SUMMONS, six-time Hall of Fame inductee, international motivational speaker, author, and 35-year coaching legend, for a powerful conversation about the inner fire that builds champions on and off the court.

For over three decades, Susan has coached women into their strongest, most resilient selves. From the Olympic Sports Festival sidelines to the Miami Dade College court, her philosophy is simple: get in touch with your purpose, harness your passion, and refuse to let any obstacle stay in your way.

In this episode, Susan shares:

• Why passion and purpose are the foundation of every great life
• How to kick down brick walls when there is no blueprint
• The exercise she uses to teach resilience to anyone, at any age
• The unforgettable advice she received from her Olympic coach mentor: "Don't be the best at one thing, be the best at everything."
• Why love and peace are the most underrated leadership tools
• How to help an angry generation heal through meditation and self-acceptance
• Why effort cannot be coached, and how excellence becomes a daily habit

A powerful masterclass on building champions, leading with fire, and never letting the world dim your light.

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Susan Summons is a six-time Hall of Fame inductee, an internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, author, and one of the most respected coaches in women's basketball. After 35 years as head women's basketball coach at Miami Dade College, she retired in 2026 to focus on speaking, writing, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. She was named one of the 2013 Top 50 Most Powerful African-American Business Professionals of South Florida by the Miami Herald and was honored with the 2013 Ambassador of Peace Award.

The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, where women learn from leaders.
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From running through Manhattan with shopping bags of makeup to building a half a billion dollar beauty empire, Laura Geller's story is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

In Episode 11, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with LAURA GELLER, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, Broadway artist, QVC icon, and one of the most respected pioneers in the modern beauty industry, for a deeply honest conversation about creating a brand from the ground up and fighting to protect it.

Laura started her career as a makeup artist for television, film, and theater before realizing her true calling was empowering everyday women. In 1993, she launched her own line and built a destination on Manhattan's Upper East Side where women came to learn how to do their own makeup. As the business grew, so did the challenges. From investors whose missions did not align with hers, to a moment when new owners questioned whether she had "aged out" of her own brand, Laura refused to back down. Today, Laura Geller Beauty is a half a billion dollar company, and she has earned her reputation as the Steve Jobs of the cosmetic industry.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to turn passion and craft into a scalable business
• Why empowering your customer changes everything
• How to survive misaligned investors and protect your vision
• What to do when others try to underestimate or push you out
• Why asking for help is the lesson every founder learns too late
• The mindset that carries you through humiliation, doubt, and setbacks

A powerful, unfiltered look at what it takes to build a beauty empire and stay true to your own vision.

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Laura Geller is the founder of Laura Geller Beauty, a Broadway artist, a longtime QVC icon, and one of the most influential figures in the modern beauty industry. Her brand is celebrated for its inclusive philosophy and its dedication to empowering everyday women.

The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, where women learn from leaders.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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From running through Manhattan with shopping bags of makeup to building a half a billion dollar beauty empire, Laura Geller's story is a masterclass in resilience, vision, and what it really takes to build a business that lasts.

In Episode 11, Jennifer Valoppi sits down with LAURA GELLER, founder of Laura Geller Beauty, Broadway artist, QVC icon, and one of the most respected pioneers in the modern beauty industry, for a deeply honest conversation about creating a brand from the ground up and fighting to protect it.

Laura started her career as a makeup artist for television, film, and theater before realizing her true calling was empowering everyday women. In 1993, she launched her own line and built a destination on Manhattan's Upper East Side where women came to learn how to do their own makeup. As the business grew, so did the challenges. From investors whose missions did not align with hers, to a moment when new owners questioned whether she had "aged out" of her own brand, Laura refused to back down. Today, Laura Geller Beauty is a half a billion dollar company, and she has earned her reputation as the Steve Jobs of the cosmetic industry.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to turn passion and craft into a scalable business
• Why empowering your customer changes everything
• How to survive misaligned investors and protect your vision
• What to do when others try to underestimate or push you out
• Why asking for help is the lesson every founder learns too late
• The mindset that carries you through humiliation, doubt, and setbacks

A powerful, unfiltered look at what it takes to build a beauty empire and stay true to your own vision.

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Laura Geller is the founder of Laura Geller Beauty, a Broadway artist, a longtime QVC icon, and one of the most influential figures in the modern beauty industry. Her brand is celebrated for its inclusive philosophy and its dedication to empowering everyday women.

The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, where women learn from leaders.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

Follow Jennifer: @jennifervaloppipodcast
Learn more: jennifervaloppi.com

Support Women of Tomorrow: womenoftomorrow.org

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What does it take to build a purpose-driven brand that disrupts an entire industry?

In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with Amy Errett, Founder and CEO of Madison Reed, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, resilience, and the future of building iconic consumer brands.

A four-time entrepreneur with more than thirty years of business and operating expertise, Amy holds an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from the University of Connecticut. She teaches at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and previously served as a General Partner at Maveron, the venture capital firm founded by Howard Schultz. Earlier in her career, she was CEO of Olivia, a member of the senior management team at E*TRADE, and Founder and CEO of The Spectrem Group.

In this conversation, Amy offers an honest look at:

• Founding Madison Reed and disrupting a category dominated by industry titans
• What it takes to build a brand that is purpose-driven and mission-aligned
• The importance of product integrity and the Smart 8 Free Formula
• How machine learning and artificial intelligence shape modern consumer brands
• Her transition from venture capitalist to operator and founder
• What she learned from working with Howard Schultz at Maveron
• Why investing in your team is the foundation of a sustainable business
• Building a corporate culture grounded in trust, responsibility and joy
• Resilience after public failure and the moment that redirected her career
• Why following your intuition is one of the most underrated leadership traits
• Advice for first-time founders, women in business, and emerging entrepreneurs

A conversation suited for students of business, entrepreneurship, marketing, consumer products, and leadership, as well as emerging founders navigating the path from corporate roles into building their own companies.

The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals.

Host: Jennifer Valoppi, award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

Follow @jennifervaloppipodcast on Instagram and TikTok.

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What does it take to make decisions that shape the future of our legal system?

In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with the Honorable Bronwyn C. Miller, Judge on Florida's Third District Court of Appeal, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation on justice, leadership, and the evolving role of women in law.

A graduate of Barnard College at Columbia University and the University of Miami School of Law, Judge Miller began her career as a prosecutor in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office, where she served as training director and division chief in the felony unit. She has been appointed to the bench by three Florida governors, most recently by Governor Rick Scott to the Third District Court of Appeal in 2018. She also serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law.

In this conversation, Judge Miller offers an honest look at:

• The judicial appointment and election processes
• The challenges and rewards of running for the bench
• How artificial intelligence is shaping the practice of law
• Deepfakes, digital evidence, and the courtroom of the future
• Social media, cyberbullying, and protecting young people
• The differences between trial and appellate courts
• How political polarization and post COVID culture have impacted civil discourse
• Mentorship, supportive partnerships, and balancing career and family
• The legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor and women in positions of power
• Advice for young women pursuing careers in the law

A conversation suited for students of law, political science, government, gender studies, and journalism, as well as emerging professionals navigating the legal field.

The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals.

Host: Jennifer Valoppi, award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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What does the future of women in the film industry actually look like  and what will it take to get there?

In this episode of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™, Jennifer sits down with Keri Selig, Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy-nominated producer, and Founder & President of Intuition Productions, for a thoughtful and substantive conversation about leadership, mentorship, and the long road to structural change in Hollywood.

Keri spent over two decades inside the studio system as a senior executive at Warner Brothers, Bel Air Entertainment, Coppelson Entertainment at 20th Century Fox, and Court Madden at Paramount Pictures before founding her own production company. Her recent producing credits include Netflix's "The Six Triple Eight," directed by Tyler Perry and starring Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon, and Oprah Winfrey — a film that earned multiple awards nominations, including an Academy Award nomination.

In this conversation, Keri offers an honest look at:

• The evolving role of women in executive and creative leadership
• How streaming has shifted hiring practices industry-wide
• What a producer actually does (and what it takes to sustain the work)
• The decision to leave the studio system to build something of her own
• The role of mentorship, both received and given
• Working with major talent and managing the realities of production
• The Vault, an informal network supporting women across industries
• Imposter syndrome at the highest levels of leadership
• Current statistics on women in film and what they reveal

A conversation suited for students of film, media studies, business, journalism, and gender studies, as well as emerging professionals navigating the entertainment industry.


The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ features influential women shaping today's world and explores how we can support one another in pursuit of our goals.

Host: Jennifer Valoppi — award-winning journalist, longtime television newscaster, author, and Founder of the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

Follow @jennifervaloppipodcast on Instagram and TikTok.

New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. 🎙️ The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast™ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Presented by Murray Hill Press, LLC.

On Episode 7 of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, Jennifer sits down with JULIA LEMIGOVA — Television Personality, Entrepreneur, and star of Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami — for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about the art of reinvention, the power of manifestation, and the unshakable belief that no matter where you are born, your spirit can take you anywhere.

Julia's life story goes far beyond what audiences see on television. From dreaming of Paris as a young girl in the Soviet Union to becoming the Final Miss USSR before the Soviet Union became Russia, modeling for some of the world's most celebrated fashion houses, building a beloved wellness and skincare brand in Paris, and creating a beautiful life in the United States with her wife, tennis legend Martina Navratilova — Julia is the living proof that with vision, courage, and love, anything is possible.

This conversation is a masterclass in authenticity, resilience, and the quiet strength of a woman who has reinvented herself again and again.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• The truth about life on Real Housewives of Miami
• Growing up under Soviet communism and dreaming of a life beyond it
• The power of manifestation and trusting your own vision
• Becoming the Final Miss USSR and stepping onto the world stage
• Building a wellness and skincare brand in Paris from the ground up
• The beautiful love story behind her marriage to Martina Navratilova
• What it meant to be part of Bravo's first same-sex couple on the show
• Honoring the memory of her son Maximilian and finding light through grief
• Welcoming two young brothers into her family through adoption
• Standing beside Martina with strength, grace, and love
• Reinventing herself once again as a voice major studying opera at FIU
• Her favorite role in life and the secret to her steady, grounded confidence
• Why she believes our soul has no nationality or passport
• Her timeless advice for young women everywhere

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Julia Lemigova is a television personality, entrepreneur, and star of Bravo's Real Housewives of Miami. She was the Final Miss USSR before the Soviet Union became Russia and competed in Miss Universe in 1991. After a fifteen-year modeling career working with some of the world's most respected fashion houses, she founded a wellness and skincare brand in Paris that ran for a decade. She is a devoted mother of four, partner to tennis legend Martina Navratilova, and currently a voice major at Florida International University, where she studies opera. She lives between Miami and the family farm, where she cares for her family and a beloved community of animals.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:00 The reality behind Real Housewives of Miami
05:00 Joining Bravo as one half of the show's first same-sex couple
09:00 From red carpets to the family farm
13:00 Life with the animals at home
18:00 Winning Miss USSR and the dream of a new life
22:00 Growing up under Soviet communism
27:00 Dreaming of Paris as a little girl
32:00 Her modeling career and life across continents
36:00 Building a wellness and skincare brand in Paris
40:00 Coming to the United States and finding home in Miami
44:00 The first time she met Martina Navratilova
48:00 Reconnecting eight years later
53:00 Becoming a mother and welcoming her family
58:00 Honoring the memory of her son Maximilian
1:03:00 Standing beside Martina through her health journey
1:08:00 Studying opera and the joy of reinvention
1:12:00 The art of reinventing yourself with grace
1:16:00 Overcoming labels and trusting your own voice
1:20:00 Her message for young women everywhere
1:24:00 Micro-Action for the week

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On Episode 6 of The Jennifer Valoppi Podcast, Jennifer sits down with DR. SHERRIE LEWIS-THOMAS, Florida Licensed Psychologist of Miami Beach Counseling Associates, for a powerful and honest conversation on the modern mental health crisis and what every woman can do to protect her mind, build resilience, and heal.

With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Lewis-Thomas works with children, adolescents, and adults to help them navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, high-conflict relationships, and abuse recovery. She uses evidence-based therapies to build resilience and create lasting wellness, empowering her patients to take an active role in their mental health.

In this episode, Dr. Lewis-Thomas shares the science, the strategies, and the wisdom every woman needs to hear.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
• Why anxiety and depression have skyrocketed post-pandemic
• How social media is quietly fueling isolation, comparison, and trauma
• The difference between a panic attack and a heart attack and how to manage one
• How to recognize clinical depression vs. ordinary sadness
• The warning signs of toxic relationships, gaslighting, and love bombing
• Why resilience is the foundation of every successful career, relationship, and life
• How to support someone struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts
• The role of medication, therapy, and AI in modern mental health care
• Practical, proven coping strategies you can use today

ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Dr. Sherrie Lewis-Thomas, PhD, is a Florida Licensed Psychologist practicing at Miami Beach Counseling Associates, P.A. in Miami Beach, Florida. With nearly three decades of experience in preventative mental health care, she serves children, adolescents, and adults using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Her work focuses on building long-term wellness, resilience, and emotional empowerment.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:00 The modern mental health epidemic
06:00 How social media is impacting anxiety and depression
12:00 What anxiety actually does to your body
16:00 Panic attacks vs. heart attacks
22:00 Coping strategies that actually work
28:00 Overcoming public speaking anxiety
34:00 Recognizing clinical depression
40:00 Suicide prevention and how to help a loved one
46:00 Cutting, eating disorders, and reclaiming control
52:00 Warning signs of toxic relationships
58:00 Gaslighting, love bombing, and emotional abuse
1:04:00 Healing from trauma and rebuilding your life
1:10:00 AI, therapy, and the future of mental health
1:14:00 The one trait that changes everything: resilience
1:18:00 Micro-Action for the week

CONNECT WITH JENNIFER VALOPPI:
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IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW NEEDS HELP:
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988
• Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
• SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. The views and opinions expressed are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Jennifer Valoppi or Murray Hill Press, LLC.

#JenniferValoppiPodcast #DrSherrieLewisThomas #MentalHealth #Psychology #Anxiety #Depression #Resilience #Healing #WomensWellness #TherapyWorks #MentalHealthMatters #Trauma #ToxicRelationships #SelfCare #WomenInWellness #PodcastForWomen

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