After graduating from college in 2016, 22-year-old Tori Dunlap started an entry-level job in corporate marketing. But she set herself a goal: figure out a way to make $100,000 by the age of 25. She reached that goal three years later and quit her job. In doing so, she realized how money and personal finance are tools you can use to shape your life into something that you love. In this episode, Tori will offer some wealth-building tips and share how to set financial goals and invest mindfully to create a strong financial future.

In this episode, Hala and Tori will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction  

(01:35) Money as a Form of Protest  

(03:59) How Tori Made $100K by 25  

(06:41) Growing a Side Hustle Into Millions  

(08:29) The Weaponization of Altruism  

(12:58) The Freedom of a $100K Safety Net  

(14:52) Why Financial Education Is Broken  

(19:07) The Psychology of Money  

(23:50) Why Women Are Shamed for Spending  

(27:21) Reframing Your Money Mindset  

(34:56) Spending Without Guilt or Shame  

(40:06) How Much to Save for Retirement  

(45:53) Side Hustles That Aren’t Sexy but Work  

(49:34) Investing for Financial Independence  

(53:35) Automate Your Way to Wealth  

Tori Dunlap is an internationally recognized money and career expert, seven-figure entrepreneur, bestselling author, and top podcast host. CNBC called Tori “the voice of financial confidence for women,” and TIME said, “Tori Dunlap is on top of the personal finance world.” She is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Financial Feminist. Her First $100K is a feminist-first platform, using money as its medium and committed to fighting the patriarchy by making women rich.

Resources Mentioned:

Tori’s Podcast, Financial Feminist: https://herfirst100k.com/financial-feminist-podcast 

Tori’s Book, Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love: https://amzn.to/4fmAe2v 

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