S2E11 Steph Wagner on Empowering Women Through Financial Freedom

📺 Watch & Subscribe on YouTubeIn this episode of I’ll Meet You There, Paige and her guest, Steph Wagner, illumiinate a path toward financial freedom.  Steph shares the dramatic ups and downs of her journey with money - from early childhood influences to a successful career in investment banking to leaning out of her financial life while starting a family.  She discusses the devastating divorce that became her catalyst for regaining financial autonomy.  Their conversation moves through the practical steps Steph took, from understanding and controlling her outflow to leaning on foundational financial skills, which shape the premise of her new book, Fly:  A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom and Building A Life You Love.Throughout the conversation, Steph emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, emotional healing, and having honest conversations about money.  She provides actionable insights for women at various life stages, underscoring the value of empowerment, self-awareness, and long-term vision in achieving financial security.What We Explored This Episode00:00 Introduction and Early Life00:35 Realization of Financial Insecurity02:12 Career Beginnings and Marriage03:12 Loss of Financial Autonomy05:10 The Wake-Up Call08:37 Rebuilding After Divorce10:41 Empowerment and Financial Planning15:29 Vision and Goal Setting22:11 Tracking and Managing Finances24:50 Girl Time and Financial Awareness25:13 Empowering Teenagers with Financial Exercises26:15 The 45-20-35 Model Explained26:39 Avoiding Budgets and Building Confidence28:48 Investing in Your Future30:56 Making Financial Planning Fun38:00 The Importance of Money DatesMemorable Quotes“Do we have a framework in place? Do we have a plan to become intentional with how we’re gonna grow wealth, protect wealth, and eventually obtain security to make sure that we don’t run out of money . . .?”“So this (investing) is not meant to be a DIY job.  It is meant for us to get in the game, lay the foundation, learn the tools so we can make confident decisions, and then go to the next step.”Resources MentionedNorthern TrustFly: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom and Building The Life You WantConnect with [GUEST]Website - Facebook - LinkedIn - Instagram - Twitter/X - Connect with PaigeWebsite - https://paigenolan.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paigenolanwriteFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/paigenolanwriterLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-nolan-0932751/🎙️Music by Boyd McDonnellCover art photography by Innis CaseyPodcast production & marketing by North Node Podcast Network