272. Financial Confidence, Intentionally: Values, Partnership, and Clear Choices

Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead! — the podcast where we reimagine leadership, challenge the status quo around aging, and share the conversations that help us break cycles, find our voice, and lead our lives with intention.Money is one of the most powerful — and most misunderstood — tools in our lives.And for many women, it’s also one of the most stressful.In today’s episode, we slow the conversation down and take the fear out of finances — replacing it with clarity, confidence, and choice.Our guest, Tiffany Irving, is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Mesirow Wealth Management with more than 25 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. She’s also a proud mom of three and a fierce advocate for educating and empowering women and girls around money.Tiffany’s journey into finance was shaped early — growing up with a single mom, watching financial stress up close, and quietly deciding that independence and stability would matter deeply in her own life. That lived experience now fuels her passion for helping women understand money not as something to fear — but as a tool to support the lives they want to build.In this grounded and empowering conversation, Yo and Tiffany explore what it really means to build financial confidence — intentionally.✨ In This Episode, We Explore:✨ From Silence to Strategy✨ Money as a Tool, Not a Test✨ Financial Confidence Across Generations✨ Partnership and the Money Conversation✨ The Myth of “I’m Not Wealthy Enough”✨ Why Written Plans Matter✨ Choosing an Advisor (and Asking the Right Questions)✨ What She’d Tell Her 20-Something Self🌟 Memorable QuotesBe bolder. Be more confident. Don’t fear failure — because growth lives on the other side of it.“Money is stressful — even for financial professionals. That’s why learning how to use it as a tool matters.” — Tiffany Irving“Financial confidence comes from clarity, communication, and knowing what you own and why.” — Tiffany Irving“If you set a goal and do nothing to get there, that’s just a wish.” — Tiffany Irving“Failure isn’t the worst thing that can happen. It’s how we learn and grow.” — Tiffany Irving“There are no dumb questions. If you’ve never been exposed to it, how would you know?” — Tiffany Irving🎯 Tiffany’s Intention for This ConversationTo promote financial empowerment and education for women — and to help more women feel confident engaging in money conversations, making intentional choices, and using available resources to support their goals.🔗 Connect with TiffanyLinkedIn: Search Tiffany IrvingWebsite: www.mesirow.comTiffany welcomes introductory conversations and questions — no matter where you’re starting from.💌 Connect with Yo & Girl, Take the Lead!🎧 Listen on YouTube & Spotify (or wherever you listen or view your podcasts)💬 Join the Girl, Take the Lead! Facebook Group for deeper conversations🛍 Visit the Heartfelt Card & Gift Shop🔗 Connect on LinkedIn | Instagram