78. Haley Kowalewski: How to start investing and build financial freedom

KICKING OFF THE WEALTH SERIES in this season of the podcast, our very first guest expert: Haley KowalewskiHaley Kowalewski (32) is the founder of Femme Financial Coaching, a Los Angeles-based platform helping women take control of their money and build long-term wealth. She teaches everything from foundational financial literacy to getting started with investing, empowering women to grow their net worth and close the wealth gap through education and advocacy.In this episode I dive deep with Haley into the world of personal finance, especially when it comes to empowering women to take control of their financial futures. Haley shares her journey from a corporate recruiter to a financial coach, talking about the importance of financial literacy and investing. Some of the things we talk about in this episode: The common barriers women face in investing, such as fear of jargon and lack of knowledge, and how to overcome these obstaclesThe importance of starting early with investmentsUnderstanding the basics of financial markets The power of compounding returns over timeHow to take actionable steps towards financial independence, whether through budgeting, saving, or investing in index funds. The societal expectations on women when it comes to money, and how these perceptions can hinder financial growth. This episode is your wake up call to embrace your financial journeys, seek out resources, and build wealth not just for yourself, but for your communities as well.Here's where you can find Haley:Instagram: @femmefinancialcoachingTo download Haley's free Rich Woman Start Guide, click here.👉 If you liked this episode, share this to your social media, don't forget to tag me and Haley so we can reshare you @sarahbucklandcoaching @femmefinancialcoaching📱DM me on IG with your biggest takeaway! @sarahbucklandcoaching⬇️ Hit the follow button to stay in the loop, new episodes drop every week on a Monday 👉 To join the free She Scales community -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/shescalescommunity⁠ ⁠⁠ Keywordsfinancial coaching, investing for women, personal finance, wealth gap, financial literacy, budgeting, stock market, women entrepreneurs, money management