"You combine the gender wage gap with the work breaks, what you get is a retirement account that has less money in it at the point of retirement. And then we outlive men.”
, CEO of Host of the HerMoney podcast 🎙️ CEO and Co-Founder at HerMoney Media
What if the way you feel about money is more powerful than what you actually know about it?
Are you confident in your financial mindset—or just crossing your fingers and hoping for the best?
Most of us have a money story. But few of us have taken the time to unpack it—let alone reframe it into something that fuels our leadership, confidence, and decision-making power.
In this episode of Transformative Leadership Conversations, I sit down with Jean Chatzky—CEO of HerMoney, bestselling author, and a seasoned personal finance journalist—to explore how money and mindset shape our leadership, decision-making, and sense of worth at work and in life.
I kicked off this month’s podcast series by reflecting on our early money stories and inviting you to take the MoneyType quiz—a free personality test that helps uncover how you're wired to think about money. If you haven’t taken this quiz yet - check it out!
Jean and I dig deeper into those themes here: how childhood messages, cultural expectations, and workplace dynamics all intersect with our financial confidence.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn in this episode:
🧠 Money isn’t rocket science—it's habit and mindset. Jean shares how her early mistakes became the catalyst for her career in personal finance.
👩💼 Women face unique financial challenges. From the wage gap to longer lifespans, Jean outlines why women need tailored financial tools and safe spaces to talk money.
🎙️ HerMoney is more than a podcast. It’s a movement—offering coaching programs, live investing clubs, and community-based education for women at every life stage.
🛠️ Behavioral finance can help us change. Jean uses tools like gamification and visualization to help people shift their money habits.
📈 Investing is about “good enough,” not perfect. Especially for women, learning to be comfortable with risk and ambiguity is crucial for long-term wealth.
💬 Want a raise? Build your case. Jean offers practical advice on tracking your value, negotiating with confidence, and knowing when to walk away.
💡 Your MoneyType = your financial DNA. Take the free MoneyType quiz to discover your financial personality and how it shapes your behaviors.
Want to learn more from Jean? Here are a few ways to engage with her work:
✅ Subscribe to HerMoney – A weekly newsletter packed with financial tips, insights, and resources tailored for women
🎧 Listen to the HerMoney Podcast – Real talk on money, power, and personal finance with incredible guests
📚 Check out her books, including Women with Money and AgeProof
💼 Explore coaching programs like FinanceFix (for managing spending and debt) and InvestingFix (a live investing club for women)
📊 Take the MoneyType quiz – and encourage your team or partner to do it too!
One question to reflect on: What’s one belief you inherited about money that might no longer serve you today?
🎧 Click here to listen to the episode
Let Jean’s insight and warmth help you reframe how you think about earning, saving, investing—and leading.
You’re always welcome to take a seat at the table—where every conversation has the potential for transformative change.
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