From cowrie shells to crypto, join Jennifer and Julie as they trace the wild ride of currency—how it started, how it works, and why trust is the real backbone of your bank account. They unpack the difference between money and currency, highlight the overlooked role of women in financial history, and spill the tea on the Wildcat Banking era. It’s a crash course in what gives money its meaning—and why that might be changing.

🎧 In this episode:

·       Why money and currency aren’t the same thing

·       How tech is reshaping our wallets

·       The chaos of Wildcat Banks and the power of public trust

·       The rise of fiat—and what comes next

Cocktail: The Greenback 

Ingredients:

·       2 ounces sweet & sour mix

·       1.5 ounce vodka

·       ½ ounce Blue Curacao

·       1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

·       Top with lemonade 

·       Ice cubes

Steps:

1.     Shaker filled with ice.  

2.     Add vodka, sweet & sour mix, Blue Curacao, lemonade

3.     Strain and pour into a glass.  

4.     Enjoy. Enjoy responsibly.