Money Blocks in Motherhood: How Ambition, Career, and Wealth Can Coexist with Khiara Cureton | Ep 28

🎙 Episode Description Motherhood doesn't erase ambition — but it often reshapes how women earn, negotiate, and build wealth. In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely is joined by Khiara Cureton, Executive Career & Wealth Coach and founder of AncHER Co., to unpack the money blocks that show up after women become mothers. Together, they explore how guilt, burnout, and identity shifts impact earning power, career progression, and long-term wealth — and why motherhood often exposes not just a glass ceiling, but a wealth ceiling. Khiara shares why career and money are inseparable, how hesitation quietly keeps women underpaid and overlooked, and what ambitious mothers can do to step into leadership and financial confidence without sacrificing presence or burning out. This conversation is a grounded resource for mothers who refuse to shrink their goals and want to build a life where ambition, money, and motherhood coexist. 👤 About Khiara Cureton Khiara Cureton is an Executive Career & Wealth Coach and founder of AncHER Co. She helps ambitious mothers step into executive leadership, negotiate bigger salaries, and build financial freedom—without sacrificing their personal lives. Through coaching, speaking, and her upcoming book, she's redefining what success looks like for working mothers. 🔗 Connect with Khiara Website: https://www.ancherco.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theancherco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khiaracureton/ 👤 About Linda Grizely Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda blends the numbers (real money) and tactics with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™. 🔗 Connect with Linda Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely 🤝 Resources / Freebies What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz Join Linda's Free Community — a space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last: https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj ·         Get Your Money + Career Action Plan https://www.ancherco.com     Important Disclosures:  Real Money, Real Life™ is hosted and produced by Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC. Linda Grizely, CFP®, is an Investment Adviser Representative of Nectarine, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC is separate from and unaffiliated with Nectarine. The views expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect the views of Linda Grizely, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC, or Nectarine. Guests on the podcast may express opinions or discuss financial strategies that are their own and should not be considered recommendations or personalized financial advice. This podcast is provided for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as personalized investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities or financial products. Listeners should consult their own financial, legal, or tax professionals regarding their specific situation. For additional disclosures, please visit: https://hellonectarine.com and https://www.lindagriz.com/disclaimers