255. I Bought a House! What It’s Really Like to Buy Your First Home Solo
I’ve been that multi-millionaire who rents, proudly defending why homeownership wasn’t the right choice for me—until now. At 31, I bought my first house, and in this episode, I’m sharing everything I learned along the way: the emotional rollercoaster of finding “the one,” the financial surprises (like hidden $50,000 repairs), why I chose a mortgage over paying cash, and what finally made me change my mind after years of renting. Whether you’re saving for your first home, debating if renting still makes sense, or just curious about how a self-proclaimed renter became a homeowner, this is the honest truth about what it really takes to buy a house.
Resources mentioned:
Gentle Giant moving company:
https://www.gentlegiant.com/, 1-800-442-6863
Chelsea Moon - Keller Williams: https://www.sweetlivingrealty.com/agent-profile/chelsea-moon-12338728
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254. The TRUTH Behind Reality Show "Millionaires" with Survivor All-Star Parvati Shallow
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What does it really cost to survive — on reality TV and in real life? In this episode of Financial Feminist, I sit down with Parvati Shallow — Survivor legend, and author of “Nice Girls Don’t Win: How I Burned It All Down to Claim My Power.” We talk about her journey from growing up in a high-control spiritual community (yes, basically a cult) to winning multiple seasons of Survivor and becoming one of the most iconic players in reality TV history, and how the scarcity mindset shaped her money, relationships, and self-worth for decades. Parvati opens up about what it means to rewire survival into abundance, motherhood’s lessons in surrender, queerness, and why playing “villain” on TV mirrors the punishment women face for stepping into their power. If you’ve ever been told you’re “too much” or felt you had to play small to belong, this conversation is for you.
Parvati’s links:
Website: https://www.parvatishallow.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pshallow/?hl=en
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253. Stop Making These 5 Side Hustle Mistakes with Mal Rowan
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Building a business on the side isn’t easy—I’ve been there, hustling before and after my 9–5, wondering if I’d ever make enough to quit. In this episode, I’m joined once again by my friend and fellow entrepreneur, Mallory Rowan, to break down the five biggest mistakes side hustlers make that keep them stuck, burnt out, and broke. From struggling to define your audience to falling into the “do it all” trap, we’ll share the exact shifts you need to make if you want your side hustle to actually become a sustainable business. It’s time to stop spinning your wheels, lowering your prices, and wondering how to grow beyond those first few “friends and family” sales. We’re going to give you the clarity you need to finally move forward.
Mallory’s links:
Website: https://malloryrowan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malloryrowan/?hl=en
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Stop Doing It All: Building Equity in Relationships with Eve Rodsky (Best Of)
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If you’re exhausted from carrying the invisible labor at home, this episode will feel like a deep breath. Today’s special best of episode features Eve Rodsky, who helps partners build more equitable relationships by helping bridge communication gaps and develop better systems in the home. In this conversation, she talks through her Fair Play Doctrine, offering exercises and conversation starters for couples to help get started in eradicating the labor disparity in their homes.
Eve’s links:
Website: https://www.fairplaylife.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everodsky/?hl=en
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252. How to Build a Business That Lasts with Carrie Kerpen
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What if the “safe” choice—a steady paycheck, a traditional career path, playing small—was actually holding you back from building the business you’ve always dreamed of? In today’s episode, I sat down with Carrie Kerpen—entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Whisper Group—who built and sold an eight-figure company and now helps women transform their businesses into valuable, sellable assets. We get into how financial fear and freedom shaped her entrepreneurial journey, why most of us never feel “ready” to start, and the key shifts you can make to build a business that not only survives but thrives. If you’ve ever wondered how to create a business that lasts, this conversation is your blueprint.
Carrie’s links:
Website: https://www.wearethewhispergroup.com/Book: https://www.wearethewhispergroup.com/the-whisper-way-book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriekerpen/?hl=enFind out how much your business is worth: http://whispercalculator.com
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