1. 1974: Women Couldn't Get a Credit Card Without a Man

In 1974, a woman could have a job, a salary, and a perfect payment history and still be denied a credit card in her own name. That's not ancient history. That's within the lifetime of millions of women living today. In this debut episode of The Female Economy, host Ashley Braswell (founder of LUMI and After Organic) explores the financial history most of us were never taught and why understanding it changes how we think about money, power, business, and opportunity.Women now drive more than 80% of consumer spending, yet women-founded companies receive just a fraction of available investment capital. So how did we get here? And what happens when women start intentionally directing the economic power they already have? Ashley introduces the mission behind The Female Economy: tell the truth about women and money, amplify women's voices, and put more money into women's hands.In this episode, you’ll hear:• Why women couldn't get a credit card in their own name until 1974• The surprising economic power women hold today• The massive gap between women's spending power and investment funding• How historical financial barriers still shape modern opportunities• The mission behind The Female Economy and why it matters nowSources:• For a full list of sources, please visit thefemaleeconomy.coFemale Founder Spotlight:Emma Heming Willis and Helen Christoni - https://maketimewellness.com/Daily brain and energy support, built for womenClinically backed formulas guided by Dr. Nicole Beurkens Connect with Ashley:• Newsletter: thefemaleeconomy.co• Instagram: @ashleybraswellxo• After Organic: afterorganic.com• Ads By Lumi: adsbylumi.com