Ep 80 | 3 Ways To Use Your Career To Build Wealth

In this episode, Priya sits down with Pinterest executive Soniya Monga to talk about the wealth-building asset most high earners ignore: their own career. Soniya, who has spent two decades inside LinkedIn, Snap, TikTok, and now Pinterest, breaks down how "life as a portfolio" thinking changes the way you evaluate career moves, location, and even how you spend money. They also get into the real trade-offs behind delaying marriage and kids, and why comparison is an expensive financial habit. Takeaways:At $200K-$400K, your career is your biggest asset.Chasing job titles early in your career can shrink your long-term earning potential.In tech, individual contributors can out-earn managers, so climbing the leadership ladder isn't automatically the highest-ROI path.Comparison isn't just an emotional tax, it's a financial one.Asking "would I still want this if nobody could see it?" changes most purchase decisions.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeGuest Bio:Soniya Monga leads global agency and account partnerships at Pinterest, following senior leadership roles at LinkedIn, Snap, and TikTok. Over two decades in tech, she's built significant personal wealth through career strategy, equity, and leadership rather than entrepreneurship.Guest Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniyamonga/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/soniyamongaThe Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to Say:Stash Wealth is a Registered Investment Advisor. Content presented is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to make an offer or solicitation for any specific securities product, service, or strategy. Consult with a qualified investment adviser (that's us) before implementing any strategy. Investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There…we said it.