Real Money, Real Life ®

Episode Description:

What if the real economic power players have been sitting at the kitchen table all along?

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, I'm joined by Natalie Benamou, founder and CEO of Her C-Suite®, to explore the rising Power of the Purse — the often invisible, yet deeply influential role women play in financial decision-making, wealth transfer, and economic change.

We Talk About:

• Why women control up to 85% of household spending — and how that shapes markets
• The difference between spending power and wealth-building power
• How women are showing up differently in financial conversations post-COVID
• The mindsets that block women from stepping fully into financial authority
• What a portfolio career is — and how to plan for what's next

Natalie also shares her own financial awakening during the pandemic, the lessons she learned navigating her investments, and how Her C-Suite is helping women claim their seat at the table — and on corporate boards.

About Natalie Benamou:

Natalie Benamou is the founder and CEO of Her C-Suite®, a platform helping women in mid-to-late career stages navigate career transitions, board opportunities, and entrepreneurial growth. She is also the host of the Women Leaders on the Move podcast, and the founder of Her Health X, an initiative dedicated to transforming women's healthcare.

Connect with Natalie:

• HerCsuite®: https://hercsuite.com/
• Women Leaders on the Move: https://womenleadersonthemove.com/
• Natalie Benamou on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebenamou/
• HerCsuite® on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hercsuite/

About Linda Grizely:

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

Resources/Freebies:

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources

Episode Description:

Let's pull back the curtain on something most people never ask about, but should.

In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, I'm talking about how financial advisors get paid… and why that matters more than you probably realize. Because even the kindest, most well-meaning advisor can be influenced, consciously or not, by how they earn their paycheck.

Linda Talk's About:

• The 4 main compensation models: commission-based, fee-based, fee-only, and advice-only
• What "fiduciary" really means (and what it doesn't)
• My own path through the financial services industry, and why I now call myself "education-only"
• 5 essential questions to ask before hiring any financial professional

Whether you're working with someone now, or thinking about it, this episode will help you show up to those conversations with clarity and confidence.

You don't have to be a financial expert. You just need to understand the system well enough to protect yourself.

Because you deserve transparency. You deserve advice that puts you first.

About Linda Grizely:

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely LinkedIn LGV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linda-grizely-ventures LinkedIn RMRL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-money-real-life/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lindagrizely X: https://x.com/LindaGrizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely eSpeakers: https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/51801/linda-grizely Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/linda

Resources/Freebies:

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources

Episode Description:

If you've ever thought, "I should be better with money by now," this episode is for you.

In this solo episode, I share the mindset shift that changed everything — for me and for the women I work with. It's the reason I created the MeMoney™ Method, and it's why traditional budgeting advice often fails, even when you're doing everything "right."

Linda Talks About:

• Why budgeting advice often leaves women out of the equation
• The emotional blocks that keep us stuck — even when we know what to do
• The five Money Personality types (and how they shape your behavior)
• How to stop putting yourself last in your own financial plan

This is more than math. This is mindset. And it's time your budget included you.

You're not behind. You're not broken. You've just never been taught a way that actually works for your life.

Ask yourself:

• Am I in my own budget?
• Is there space for what matters to me?
• Have I been surviving with spreadsheets, when what I really need is permission?

This episode is your invitation to shift that — and to start fresh.

About Linda Grizely:

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely LinkedIn LGV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linda-grizely-ventures LinkedIn RMRL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-money-real-life/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lindagrizely X: https://x.com/LindaGrizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely eSpeakers: https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/51801/linda-grizely Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/linda

Resources/Freebies:

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources

Episode Description:

Welcome to the first full episode of Real Money, Real Life™ — where we get real about money, and the messy, human stuff that comes with it.

I'm Linda Grizely — financial educator, motivational speaker, and your MeMoney™ guide to financial clarity. And in this episode, I'm sharing my personal story: from becoming a mom at sixteen, to starting over after divorce, to building a career in financial planning later in life.

I Talk About:

• Why I created this podcast (and who it's for)
• How my experiences shaped the MeMoney™ Method
• What kind of financial conversations we need to be having
• Why I believe women shouldn't have to choose between money and meaning

If you've ever felt like you're behind, overwhelmed, or just trying to figure things out while the world expects you to already have it all together — this podcast is for you.

This is a judgment-free, no-jargon space where we talk about money and mindset, strategy and survival mode — and how to build financial clarity that fits your real life.

New episodes every week. Subscribe and share if this resonates — your story matters here.

About Linda Grizely:

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely LinkedIn LGV: https://www.linkedin.com/company/linda-grizely-ventures LinkedIn RMRL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-money-real-life/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lindagrizely X: https://x.com/LindaGrizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely eSpeakers: https://www.espeakers.com/marketplace/profile/51801/linda-grizely Podmatch: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/linda

Resources/Freebies:

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources

Episode Description:

Start here if you're wondering what Real Money, Real Life™ is all about.

This isn't just another personal finance podcast — and I'm not here to tell you to stop buying lattes.

I'm Linda Grizely — financial educator, motivational speaker, and your MeMoney™ guide to financial clarity. I blend practical financial strategy with the emotional truth behind how we spend, save, and survive — especially when life gets messy.

Each week, we explore real-life financial topics with zero judgment and no jargon — just honest conversations, actionable tools, and mindset shifts that help you feel clear, confident, and in control of your money.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by money, or like you should have this figured out by now, you're not alone — and you're in the right place.

🎙️ Subscribe and join me every week for powerful, no-fluff money conversations.

🌐 Learn more at www.lindagriz.com

About Linda Grizely:

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™.

Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely

Resources/Freebies:

What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz

What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz

Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://bit.ly/RealMoneyRealLifeCommunity

Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources