Meet your host Emily / 1

In this episode, we get to know Emily, one half of The Finance Girlies duo. Emily shares her journey from outdoor educator to freelance personal finance writer, her reasons behind the transition, and how she managed her own finances along the way.  Emily highlights her experience with saving, opening a retirement account, and making career decisions that align with her values. Listen in as Emily shares how broadening her financial knowledge and taking calculated risks changed her relationship with work and money.✨ Episode Highlights ✨[01:00] Introduction and Emily's background[03:00] Early savings habits and childhood money memories[05:00]  College years and first job[17:00]  Realizing the limitations of a low-paying job[21:00] Discovering freelance writing during the pandemic[24:00] The unexpected security of freelancing[28:00] Why personal finance matters, especially for women[30:00] The power of basic financial knowledge[31:00] Wrapping upSupport the show📩 Get The Finance Girlies newsletter: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/newsletter💻Visit The Finance Girlies website: https://www.thefinancegirlies.com/💖Email us your money questions: [email protected]📸Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefinancegirlies/