Big Girl Money

Wendy and Roni discuss how her first international business trip went! This includes topics such as office politics, cultural differences and many more! You don't want to miss it. Thanks for listening and email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts!

Welcome to this episode of Emily in Paris... scratch that.... Roni in London! Listen in as Wendy gives Roni all the tips she needs for her first ever INTERNATIONAL business trip. Wendy also shares some of her recent experiences with one on one career coaching! Thanks for listening!

Wendy talks through her seller financed 1031 exchange deal and her decision to make the new property a short term rental while Roni mentors Wendy on her short term rental journey. At the (33:09) timestamp, we take on how to leverage the emotional side of our investments in an intentional and growth mindset way. We cover a lot of other ground in this episode, from Roni's favorite martini, latest big therapy learnings, and finding more joy in life.

The Big Girl Money gals are breaking down their real estate investments and how they each got started! This is part one, featuring Wendy's real estate story (3:33). Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts! Thanks for listening!

The Big Girl Money gals are breaking down their real estate investments and how they each got started! This is part one, featuring Roni's real estate story (11:27). Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com with your thoughts! Thanks for listening!

Thanks for listening to Big Girl Money! In this episode we bring in special guest, Cathy Hawley, to discuss the Prepare, Explore, and Apply phases of the internship OR returnship process ( 11:30). We also share our own insights and extra tips we collected from our amazing network. And you won't want to miss Wendy's own enlightening internship journey, where she tried on a life as the world's most extroverted actuary on for size. That shoe didn't quite fit.  Email us your thoughts at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we discuss... Wendy's creative reentry into corporate America Ensuring you're getting an equitable bump in pay with a promotion or job move Roni's very passionate feelings about working remote. Go to timestamp 30:42 for our tips for the top things a manager can do to make year-end reviews less painful, which I think Roni just got Wendy to lay out since it's her first year doing performance reviews as a new manager. Have any feedback for us? Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! Checkout our other episode: 36. Slaying Your Year-End Performance Review https://open.spotify.com/episode/6chuVHG8pPGhxuiOqiiNKR?si=242468c3aaa84abc

We are back and ready to chat! In this episode we discuss Roni's first Big Girl conference! And of course some of Wendy's always colorful conference stories. We also talk about mandatory compliance training at work... are exec's getting bonuses based on the completion rate of these silly outdated trainings we all do once a year? We also discuss REVERSE mentoring. Have any feedback for us? Email us at biggirlmoneypodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!

In this episode we discuss our decision to take a break from the podcast until Wendy's big return to Colorado in late summer / early fall 2023. Please subscribe or follow wherever you listen today so you get notified as soon as we're back! And thank you for listening to Big Girl Money! 

Interview begins at (14:14). Our fabulous guest today is best-selling author and sought out executive coach for leaders in IT, Technology and Engineering, Morag Barrett! Her company has worked with over 15,000 leaders from 20 countries and on 4 continents to up their leadership game. Our discussion today is all about our work relationships, both with people we love and people that we... don't love. Thanks for listening! Morag's Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Me-We-Need-Friend/dp/1774582031

NO we're not talking about washing your pits (although you definitely should do that if you aren't already). We're talking about mental health hygiene! Today's Big Girl Skill is all about making remote work work for you! There are many healthy habits we might lose when we transition to a remote work environment, but if we are intentional and prioritize our mental health, we can develop a great routine.  Today's episode is filled with our tips (well really our therapists' tips) for living a happy, healthy, WFH life! Start at (16:14) to skip the intro! Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney

Interview begins at (14:45) Our guest today is Head of the Open Source Program Office at Amazon, Nithya Ruff. She gives us a lesson in Open Source 101 including how it came to be and the power it has to harness the work of millions of developers around the world. We also discuss networking, building a brand, mentoring, balancing an IC role with a management role and the list goes on! This is an interview you will not want to miss!

In this episode of Big Girl Money, we recap Roni's wedding and honeymoon! We also discuss Wendy's first anniversary trip to Key West. Skip to (21:39) to hear Wendy's talk with Madeline Schwarz. They discuss the two things to stop doing to the introverts on your team and the 4 tips for getting the most out of ALL the members of your team! Thanks for listening!

After a devastating fire impacted four of their properties and burned down one rental, Wendy and Chris decided to spend the next 14 months on the road in four different locations. In this age of working remotely from anywhere, they share their approach to finding their happy place and home away from home. #liveliketourists

Interview begins at (10:22) Today we're joined by economist and sociologist Dr. Juliet Schor. As Dr. Schor points out in our interview, how we work and how much we work touches everything. From climate to women's issues, there is nothing that a four day work week wouldn't impact. If you're advocating for a four day work week at your company, this episode is full of ammunition for you! Thanks for listening! Follow us on the gram for more career advice! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney

Interview Begins at (12:54). Have you been flirting with the idea of big career switch up? Then this is the episode for you! Julie has had a meandering career through a variety of industries and has officially landed as a CxO. She advises companies on how to scale and grow their organizations by innovating strategy, organization, and product delivery. She's had a variety of roles (hence the little x) in large and startup companies!

The interview starts at (13:49) Our guests today, Dave & Beth Mortell, used their Big Girl Money smarts to retire early and chase their dream of sailing LITERALLY around the world. Through battles of sexual abuse, brain aneurism, stage IV cancer, heart surgery, and loss, it became clear to this fantastic couple that life would get in the way if they let it. Their need to do life differently and love for community lead them to their organization, Sailing Life Warriors. https://scoutandcellar.com/?u=wendybohling Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney 

In this episode of Big Girl Money we dive into a skill that is vital to your success as a manager... hiring the right person for the right job. Nothing sucks more as a manager than making a bad hire. So we talk about how to make the most out of your interviews! The skill begins at (9:44). Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney  

Our interview with money blogger and financial freedom champion, Katie Gatti Tassin, begins at (9:23).  Our lively conversation covers many money topics including prenups, becoming a one car family, what to do if you and your partner are both the "CFO type", budgetting tools, spening habits and much much more! And you won't want to miss Katie's three step program for getting your financial ducks in a row! Follow us on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney/ https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-simple-math-behind-early-retirement/ Keep up with Katie by visiting https://moneywithkatie.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/moneywithkatie/  

Powerhouse tech women have mastered the skill of leveraging the 75% of their peers that don't look like them. Our ability to build gender intelligent workplaces where women and men have the same opportunity to succeed is dependent on engaging our male co-workers as allies. Our career success is dependent on building sponsors that will bring us into the rooms where career decisions are being made. We share the secrets for building male advocacy while strengthening the relationships with these important members of our work life!

Welcome to the 100th Episode of Big Girl Money! This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at Lady Justice Brewing in Aurora, Colorado. Enjoy!!

Interview Begins at 19:50 We were thrilled to interview Gigi Robinson on today's episode! Gigi is a GenZ thought leader, advocate for chronic illness awareness and host of the “Everything You Need is Within” podcast. She is also the first GenZ and Chronically Ill Woman to appear in Sports Illustrated Swim Addition! We discuss... -Advocating for yourself in the workplace when you have a chronic illness or mental health challenge -How Gigi manifested her appearance in this years Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Addition -How GenZ is changing Corporate America for the better Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney

When Dana Rodriguez first moved to Denver, she applied for a job at Casa Bonita as a dishwasher. She didn't get it. Now, not many years later, this James Beard Nominated Chef will be running the kitchen at that same restaurant. A story you do NOT want to miss. Interview starts at 11:30. Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney

Today we're tackling an issue that many people in tech struggle with, Sprint Planning. If you ever find yourself wondering... What is Agile? What is a Sprint? And are we doing this right?! This is the episode for you. And we brought in the big guns - Mr. Agile himself, Pete Behrens.  Skip ahead to 8:43 for the Big Girl Skill or listen from the beginning for our usual shenanigans. 

Our guest today is (drum roll please) globally recognized speaker, Ted Talker, LGBTQ advocate and author Ash Beckham! Her TEDx talks “Coming Out of Your Closet”, "Owning Your Duality" and her Boulder Ignite speech “I am SO GAY” have gone viral with more than 10 million YouTube views. We talk about her message of empathy, respect and the power of having real conversations on this episode (10:30 - 45:14). Thanks for listening! 4 Day Work Week Jobs: https://4dayweek.io/ Code BIGGIRLMONEY at www.hello-trove.com Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney  

Our guest today, Heather Callender-Potters, is Co-Founder, Vice-Chairman and Chief Advocacy and Shareholder Relations Officer of PharmaJet, a NEEDLE-FREE jet injection technology used for vaccine immunizations.  That's a right, a shot without a needle. Interview begins at 14:12. This is Big Girl Money!

We brought in life coach for women, Tedx speaker and 2x best-selling author, Jaclyn Gallo to help us with a Big Girl Skill we've been talking about for awhile - THE VISION BOARD. Skip ahead to 17:44 to hear everything you need to know about making a vision board, or start from the beginning to hear about Wendy's big move and Roni's first time skiing! This is Big Girl Money!

Do you ever feel like you're living in a never ending cycle of exhaustion? Not to be dramatic - but so do we! When Lennis Perez was working as a chemical engineer she realized there's got to be more to life than the daily to do list. As a wellness engineer, mentor, and Chopra certified meditation teacher she helps women in STEM go from stretching themselves too thin to creating consistent mindful practices to be more confident and efficient so they can have more joy and freedom in their daily life. Hope you enjoy our conversation! (7:51 - 1:10:13)

In this episode of Big Girl Money our guest interview is with Linda Jenkinson (17:15 - 1:12:28 ). Linda has been the youngest women CEO to list on the NASDAQ, founded five disruptive companies listed on the NASDAQ, offered services in more than 80 countries, employed 8,500 employees, and  raised more than $300 million in funding. In this interview, we dive into a career unlike any other.

In this episode of Big Girl Money we talk about all of our favorite guests, moments, tips and Big Girl Money Skils from 2021!

Any time we stumble across a bio that has the word “intergenerational” our interest is peaked. Our guest today puts the fun in dysfunctional family mediation! Nike Anani is part therapist, part career coach and part business transformation consultant for family owned businesses. In this interview (16:32 - 1:11:30) she tells us all about how she bridges the gap between the senior and younger generations to prep next gens and future proof companies all over the world. Thanks for listening! Code BIGGIRLMONEY @ www.hello-trove.com

Big Girl Money is taking a holiday break so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes from seasons past! Roni's pick is our Big Girl Skill - how to deal with a Bonehead Boss. Hope you enjoy! https://scoutandcellar.com/wendybohling  

Big Girl Money is taking a holiday break so we are replaying some of our favorite episodes from seasons past! Wendy's pick is our interview with President of Global Enterprise Computing Solutions at Arrow Electronics, Kristin Russell. This interview contains some of the best advice on finding a mentor that we've ever had on the show (10:18 - 54:16)! And before that you can hear all about Wendy's new role as a puppy mama (00:39 - 10:17)! code BIGGIRLMONEY for $20 off at www.hello-trove.com

This episode is a recording of our live podcast with Comcast! We utilized our past podcast guests and network to come up with a list of 10 things we wish we had known before we started our careers (1:30 - 28:18). And you won't want to miss our Q&A at the end (28:18 - 59:55). If you're looking to shake up your next conference or professional development event contact us at www.biggirlmoney.com/contact.

Our interview today is with the founder of your favorite coffee shop order, Bhakti Chai (5:51 - 1:09:20)! Brook Eddy has spent her career working for social change through nonprofits, businesses, and NGOs. In 2007, with two-year-old twins at her side, Eddy concocted her own chai recipe and became an entrepreneur by launching Bhakti Chai. She quickly grew the beverage inspired by her travels through India into a multi-million dollar, organic beverage brand. Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney/

We open today's episode with a Roni's Money Talks - the segment where boomer Wendy advices as millennial Roni tries to wrap her head around her latest financially savvy discovery (4:41 - 10:53). Next we interview C.E.O of Great Place to Work, Michael C. Bush (10:53 - 1:09:47). Great Place to Work produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. He's the man with the data and he's sharing all the insights he's gained throughout his mission to make Corporate America a Great Place to Work for ALL! Follow us at www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney and www.linkedin.com/company/biggirlmoney !

Big Girl Money hits the virtual road! This October, we were so excited to help the women and allies committee at Alteryx put on their breast cancer awareness month event, a live BGM show!  This episode dives into how our intergenerational partnership approached a breast cancer diagnosis while continuing to build our business, and how we built empathy towards each other (14:24 - 51:40). Don't miss the intro to hear all about Wendy's wedding! Use Code BIGGIRLMONEY for $20 off at hello-trove.com Follow us on instagram to see the pictures! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney

Thanks for tuning into part two of our amazing conversation with CEO of Proov, Dr. Amy Beckley. After her personal battle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage, Amy used her PhD in pharmacology and MBA to invent Proov, a way to empower women with knowledge to improve their menstrual cycle health. This episode has a heavy flow to it that you do not want to miss! CODE = BIGGIRLMONEY30 at www.proovtest.com CODE = Biggirlmoney20 at www.justbloo.com 

We kick off this episode with "Roni's Money Talks". In this segment we dive into one of Roni's "knowledge opportunities" around finances... this week's topic is Employee Stock Purchasing Plans (1:57 - 9:44). Next we feature part one of our interview with CEO of Proov, Dr. Amy Beckley (9:44 - 53:58). After her personal battle with infertility and recurrent miscarriage, Amy used her PhD in pharmacology and MBA to invent Proov, a way to empower women with knowledge to improve their menstrual cycle health. We end the show with an "Ask Wendy"(54:08 - 1:00:20)! CODE = BIGGIRLMONEY30 at www.proovtest.com

In this episode of Big Girl Money we interviewed hot shot startup lawyer Rose Standifer (5:49 - 1:06:58)! Rose has a plethora of experience securing VC funding, taking companies public, and negotiating technology licenses. She knows the ins and outs of the founder and VC side of the business. She shares with us the TWO biggest mistakes she sees tech founders making today. We also talk about the "maternal wall" and of course some tips on handling the challenges that come with being a woman in tech. Thanks for listening!

Our guest today is K-12 Technology Director and founder of BachelorData, Suzana Somers! (11:32 - 1:03:50). In 2018, Suzana started a fun project to learn spreadsheets that quickly grew to become a part-time job creating data visualization masterpieces about our favorite show, The Bachelor! In the interview we discuss the power of the spreadsheet, using data visualization and story telling to propel your career and all her juicy bachelor insights! Use code BIGGIRLMONEY at www.hello-trove.com for $20 off at check out. Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/biggirlmoney

You networked, you crushed the interview, you negotiated your salary and you have a start date... now all that's left is to tell your current employer (dun dun dunnn). That's right... it's quittin' time. And you're not alone! 95% of American workers are considering changing jobs right now. So we got you covered. We're doing a three part series all about how to quit, how to be quit (for all your bosses out there), and the exit interview! This is part three! Thanks for listening!

You networked, you crushed the interview, you negotiated your salary and you have a start date... now all that's left is to tell your current employer (dun dun dunnn). That's right... it's quittin' time. And you're not alone! 95% of American workers are considering changing jobs right now. So we got you covered. We're doing a three part series all about how to quit, how to be quit on (for all you bosses out there), and the exit interview. This is part two! Thanks for listening!

You networked, you crushed the interview, you negotiated your salary and you have a start date... now all that's left is to tell your current employer (dun dun dunnn). That's right... it's quittin' time. And you're not alone! 95% of American workers are considering changing jobs right now. So we got you covered. We're doing a three part series all about how to quit, how to be quit on (for all you bosses out there), and the exit interview. This is part one! Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Big Girl Money we were lucky enough to interview SVP of Operations and Chief Digital Officer at Everbridge, Suma Nallapati (16:10 - 58:39). Suma talks to us about her experience in the C-suite of a fortune 100 company, remaining authentic in those roles, her relationship with money and so much more! Thanks for listening!

Our Big Girl Money episode today features an interview with Shreya Nallapati, the 20-year-old Founder and Executive Director of NeverAgainTech, an organization using AI and machine learning to prevent mass shootings (16:49 - 1:04:05). Shreya has been recognized for her work by Forbes, Smithsonian Institute, and Solomon's Code: Humanity in a World of Thinking Machines. You won't want to miss this one! CW: Brief description of a school shooting and the aftermath occurs from (37:01 - 38:32).

You asked for it and here it is! The Big Girl Skill this episode is... how to say no at work (16:31 - 50:10)! We take on the little no's (like when someone asks you to do work that isn't really your responsibility) and the big no's (like how to tell your boss you don't like their idea). At the end of the episode we dive into some listener questions around the topic including... how do you say no when you keep getting work you want to grow out of and doesn't utilize your skills? (52:05 - 58:48) 

In this episode of Big Girl Money our first segment is an interview with former actress and current VP of Engineering at Flatiron Health, Cat Miller! Cat dishes out all types of career advice including her unique take on sexism in the workplace and how to handle the pressure to climb the corporate ladder. Lastly, our Big Girl Money Investment Circle has been such a success that we decided to bring some of the things we've learned to our listeners in our newest segment, Money Smarts!

On today's episode of Big Girl Money we brought in Charlotte Sweeney of the Employment Law Firm, Sweeney & Bechtold, to discuss Colorado's Equal Pay Act that took effect in January 2021. Our first "repeat guest" walks us through everything you need to know about the law and the wonderful ways it can benefit all Colorado workers! We'll also discuss initial reactions by Colorado companies, how the law is being enforced and what to do if you see a violation. Thanks for listening!

This episode of Big Girl Money features podcast host, freelance producer, writer and cat mom, Caroline Moss (10:05 - 58:30). Caroline's show, Gee Thanks, Just Bought It!, covers all the life-changing, under-the-radar products you didn’t think you needed.  Caroline shares her meandering career journey with us and her plans to never work in an office ever again. She is the definition of knowing thyself and building a custom career that leverages your strengths. Thanks for listening!

Episode 70 is here! This episode is a recording of our live Keynote at the University of Oregon's Women in Computer Science Tech Together Conference. We utilized our past podcast guests and network to come up with a list of 10 things we wish we had known before we started our careers (00:30 - 40:16). And you won't want to miss our Q&A at the end (40:18 - 1:03:42). If you're looking to shake up your next conference or professional development event contact us at www.biggirlmoney.com/contact.