Ever wonder what actually happens before the Fed announces interest rate changes? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Josephine Moran—CEO of Ledyard Financial Group and board director at the Boston Federal Reserve—to demystify how banks work and how the Fed makes decisions. 

They covered: 

→ How community banks differ from big banks (and why it matters for your money) 

→ The structure of the Federal Reserve and how rate decisions actually get made

→ Why short-term vs. long-term interest rates affect different parts of your financial life

→ The inverted yield curve, soft landing, and what it all means

→ Women in banking leadership: 60% of bank employees are women, but only 7% of CEOs

Whether you're trying to understand what the Fed does or just want to know how interest rates impact your savings, mortgage, and investments—this conversation breaks it down.

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Is the third child really the new Birkin bag?

Financial advisor Eryn did the math: A low-end Birkin costs $11K. Childcare for three kids in a high cost-of-living area? $80K per year—times 18 years.

In the finale of our Motherhood, Money & Choice series, Eryn joins Stephanie to break down the real costs of parenthood that nobody talks about in detail. Not just the daycare bills, but: 

-> IVF costs: $15K-$30K per cycle (with corporate insurance varying wildly)

-> The $300/year to store frozen eggs that 98% of people never use 

->The hidden costs women pay: Lower lifetime social security benefits, career re-entry at lower levels, and the "motherhood penalty" even if you don't have kids

-> The lack of paid leave for 76% of US workers

But here's what matters most: These numbers aren't meant to scare you. They're meant to empower you to make informed choices.

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Part 3 of Motherhood, Money, and Choices

“When are you planning to have kids?” 

Not everyone's rich life includes children. And that's more than okay.

In this episode of Talk Rich to Me, Stephanie sits down with Candace Davis—a successful professional, devoted partner, amazing aunt—who made the conscious choice not to have kids.

Candace shares:

• How she navigated societal & workplace pressure
• Moments of doubt when she almost had a children because “it was the right thing to do”
• Marriage, divorce & partnership
• Aging & legacy without children

This wasn't a decision born from tragedy or inability. It was simply: this isn't what I want for my life. Her vision now? A Golden Girls-style retirement with close friends, shared expenses, companionship, and zero regrets about the path she chose.

Part 3 of our Motherhood Series—because choice means ALL choices, including the choice to say no.

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This episode of Talk Rich To Me is part two of our Motherhood, Money, and Choices series — Motherhood Her Way.

Today’s guest shares what it means to choose a full house — raising three kids, building a career, and navigating the myth of “doing it all.”

We talk about:
 -- The financial and emotional realities of a larger family
 -- Balancing life as a mother of three and being a career-oriented woman
 -- The money lessons she wants to impart on her children

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do it all — or questioned what “having it all” really means — this conversation is honest, relatable, and such a good reminder that raising kids looks different for everyone.

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This episode of Talk Rich To Me is the first episode in a three-part series on motherhood, money, and choices - Motherhood Her Way. Today’s anonymous guest tells a beautiful and honest story about choosing single motherhood through embryo adoption.

Our guest is a lawyer who works for a government agency. She has chosen to be anonymous due to the nature of her work.

We talk about:
 -- Paying off student debt and buying her first home
 -- The financial tradeoffs, planning, and sacrifices to be a single mother
 -- The relationships that have kept her going since day 1

If you’ve ever wondered what it really looks like to align your finances with your deepest life choices — this episode will move you.

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Head Huntresses, Stephanie and Ysenia, are back together for the first time since the launch of Talk Rich To Me! During this episode, we discuss a core pillar of Huntress Wealth’s mission, providing psychological safety in investing for women+.

In this episode, Ysenia and Stephanie talk about:
 -- The five components of psychological safety

--  How money stories, fear, and lack of confidence hold women+ back

--  What Huntress is doing to create safer spaces for women+ to talk money and build wealth together

Join the conversation to learn what it means to have psychological safety and why that matters for building confidence, taking risks, and making investing a regular part of your life.

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"I want my story to be somebody else's survival guide" - that's how Sarah Charles describes her approach to sharing her financial journey.

Sarah went from wanting to live like Carrie Bradshaw in her "20 stupids" to rebuilding her financial life after divorce. Now founder of Sanctuary Financial Planning, she opens up about growing up with financial privilege, the credit card mistakes that followed, and how divorce became her career-shifting wake-up call.

Key Topics:

• The unspoken imbalance when partners take full financial control
• How divorce forced Sarah's financial awakening
• Why we plan faith and family but often skip money conversations
• The importance of financial intimacy with yourself and in relationships
• Why taking control means choosing to participate, not knowing every answer

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In this candid and inspiring episode, Taina Palombo-Price opens up about her journey as an Afro-Latina, first-generation American to landing executive roles at the world’s largest tech companies. The conversation touches on the challenges of raising a child with abundance when you grew up with scarcity, the code-switching required as a first-generation American, navigating big tech as a woman of color and living in the now.

Taina reflects on these major milestones in her life:

• Growing up in immigrant communities and how it shaped her money values
• Navigating career pivots from nonprofits to startups to Big Tech
• Understanding equity, compensation packages, and negotiation power
• Coping with job loss while protecting your financial foundation

Packed with actionable advice for anyone navigating career transitions, compensation negotiations, or building generational wealth, in this episode, Taina exemplifies financial mistakes into wisdom and stays true to her values and community.

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What happens when you're raised with unspoken money lessons—and later realize not everyone got the same playbook?

In this episode, Kirsten Knipp, a tech executive and investing powerhouse, joins Stephanie to unpack how early exposure to financial conversations shaped her lifelong curiosity and confidence with money. 

They talk about:

• Risk tolerance vs. risk capacity
• How to handle money differences in a relationship
• Planning for financial independence
• Investing in venture capital funds

Whether you're just getting started or well on your way, Kristen reminds us that every person can be the master of their financial destiny. 

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

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In this conversation, Dusty, a gay Latino and first-gen wealth builder, shares his journey from a lower-middle-income childhood to achieving financial independence through strategic investments in real estate and a diverse portfolio. He discusses the importance of financial literacy, the impact of his military service, and the lessons learned along the way. Dusty emphasizes the balance between enjoying life and planning for the future. 

Talk Rich to Me is a production of Huntress Wealth. On each episode, we explore the human side of finance. For more chill takes on finance subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.huntresswealth.com/.

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