The Hell Yes Podcast

You don’t have to work in finance to understand your money. Sherina and Melissa sits down with Melissa's lifelong friend Seema Ackerman, who has spent decades in the investment world , for an honest conversation about women and money. They cover how to build wealth, start investing with confidence and protect what you’ve built.

They get into why every woman needs to know her own numbers, whether she’s single, married, divorced or somewhere in between. They also talk about the difference between earning money and building wealth, the questions to ask your financial advisor, and why money still feels so awkward to talk about.

No stock tips, just the confidence to take ownership of your financial future.

Follow Seema: [@seemajackerman]

No stock tips, just the confidence to take ownership of your financial future.

This episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.

.You don't need a corner office or a fancy title to be a leader. You just need to decide how you're going to show up.

This week on The Hell Yes Podcast, we're joined by Susan Asiyanbi, founder of The Olori Network, for a real conversation about what leadership actually looks like in everyday life. Whether you're running a company, raising a family, teaching a classroom, serving on a board, or simply trying to lead yourself through a busy season, Susan reminds us that every single day hands us chances to influence, build trust, and help the people around us move forward.

We talk about leading with intention, owning your impact right where you are, and why the most powerful leadership often happens without anyone giving you permission.

If you've ever wondered whether you're "really" a leader, this one's for you. Press play, grab a friend who needs to hear it, and say hell yes to leading your way.

What does it really mean to have another woman’s back?

In this episode of The Hell Yes Podcast, Melissa and Sherina sit down with their friend Rachel Saunders, Founding Partner of Saturday Legal, for a real conversation about what women supporting women actually looks like beyond the slogan.

Because having her back is more than cheering her on. It’s advocating for her when she’s not in the room. Sharing the opportunity. Making the introduction. Opening your network. Showing up when life gets messy. And sometimes, it’s loving her enough to tell her the truth she may not want to hear.

Rachel joins the conversation as an accomplished attorney and entrepreneur, but also as the kind of friend we all need in our corner: a trusted counselor, connector, truth-teller and advocate.

Together, they get into why asking for help can be so hard, especially for accomplished women, how one introduction can change someone’s trajectory, the difference between being a cheerleader and truly being in someone’s corner, and how to celebrate another woman’s success without comparison.

This is a conversation about friendship, sisterhood, accountability and what it means to genuinely show up for the women in your life.

So we’re asking: Do you really have her back?

If this episode makes you think of a woman who has shown up for you, send it to her. And don’t forget to follow The Hell Yes Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and subscribe on YouTube for new episodes.

Hell Yes to women who ask, connect, advocate, tell the truth and show up.

New season, new chapter and we're diving in headfirst.

In this Season 2 premiere, we're talking about what it really means to say Hell Yes to what's next. Not the polished, Instagram-caption version of "new beginnings," but the real one the one where your hands are shaking a little and you say yes anyway.

We're getting into the fear that shows up right before a big transition (and why it doesn't mean you're on the wrong path), the messy in-between moments nobody warns you about, and the hard-won lessons that only life itself can teach. Whether you're starting over, leveling up, or just standing at the edge of something new and unknown this episode is your permission slip to embrace it all.

Because the next chapter doesn't wait for you to feel ready. It just asks you to say Hell Yes.

Tune in, get inspired, and let's kick off Season 2 the only way we know how fully, fearlessly, and all in.

Join Melissa and Sherina for the Season 1 finale of The Hell Yes Podcast. In this episode, they reflect on the strength of their friendship and how it’s created a foundation for honest — even uncomfortable — conversations. From race and religion to politics and personal perspectives, nothing is off the table. Melissa and Sherina share how they navigate these challenging discussions with respect, curiosity, and care — and why leaning into discomfort is essential for building deeper, more meaningful, and lasting relationships.

In this episode of The Hell Yes Podcast, Sherina steps into the interviewer’s seat to return the favor and ask Melissa the questions that everyone wants to know more about. Melissa opens up about her upbringing, career journey, and how she approaches life today. Together, they explore the impact of community, mentorship, and owning your story in both personal and professional growth.

In this episode of The Hell Yes Podcast, the tables turn as Melissa steps into the interviewer’s seat to ask Sherina the questions she’s usually asking everyone else. Sherina opens up about her life story, her winding journey, and the philosophy that guides her decisions today. Together, they explore what it really means to listen for your “hell yes,” and why authenticity and courage are at the center of Sherina’s approach to life.

Networking isn’t about collecting contacts — it’s about building real relationships.

In this episode of Hell Yes, Sherina and Melissa share an honest and empowering conversation about how meaningful connections shape both personal and professional growth. Drawing from their own experiences, they explore how asking for help, seeking mentorship, and embracing community can open doors in unexpected ways.

Together, they unpack networking anxiety, discuss how to own your background as a strength, and emphasize the importance of choosing relationships that align with your values — not just your goals. Sherina and Melissa remind listeners that education, mentorship, and authentic connection are foundational to long-term success.

This episode reframes networking as something that should feel energizing and fulfilling — not transactional or stressful. Because when relationships are built with intention and authenticity, opportunity naturally follows.

This episode is all about the space no one talks about — the in-between. The moment when life looks good on the outside, but inside you’re asking the hard questions: Am I on the right path? What’s next? And why does growth feel so uncomfortable?

Sherina and Melissa get real about what’s currently taking up space in their lives—from career pivots and big visions, to mom guilt, long-distance parenting, nonstop travel, and the pressure to “have it all together.” They open up about doubt, reflection, and what it means to sit with uncertainty instead of rushing past it.

In this episode of the Hell Yes Podcast, hosts Sherina Maye Edwards and Melissa Ackerman discuss the importance of setting goals for the upcoming year and being intentional with who you surround yourself with. This episode dives into the key to success: accountability and why committing out loud matters. Edwards and Ackerman break down the press release method for achieving goals, share candid personal and professional reflections, and explore how etiquette and cultural awareness shape meaningful success.