SE01EP12 - Defining Financial Independence | with Gina Zimmer

In this episode of The Empowered Money Girl, Josette Mandela sits down with Gina Zimmer — Senior VP of NYC Operations at the New York State Restaurant Association — to unpack her rise through fast-paced industries, her bold approach to negotiating salaries, and why women must own their financial independence.Gina gets real about:✨ Starting in the worst recession and still finding her way to the top✨ Discovering a career she didn’t even know existed — and loving it✨ The exact tactic she uses to get bigger raises & promotions✨ Balancing living for today with building for tomorrow✨ Why mentorship, money confidence, and self-worth go hand in handIf you’ve ever felt unsure about asking for more — in your paycheck, your role, or your life — this conversation will give you the tactical steps and the confidence boost to go for it.Find Gina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginarozhitsky/🎧 Subscribe now for more inspiring conversations that help women break barriers, build wealth, and live boldly.#EmpoweredMoneyGirl #FinancialIndependence #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership #MoneyConfidenceI hope you enjoy this episode! Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly. – Josette and the The Empowered Money Girl podcast teamConnect with Josette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josette-mandela-linked/Visit Josette’s website here: http://www.josettemandela.com/Listen to The Empowered Money Girl on these podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61pX81PVR5wWKuwVeku1MK Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empowered-money-girl/id1828162793 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/110858f4-ca71-492a-8f92-be8a140c87a1/the-empowered-money-girl#theempoweredmoneygirl #josettemandela #femaleleaders #executivewomen #womeninbusiness #femalefounders #careerwomen #financialempowerment #purposeandprofit #womeninfinance #podcastforwomen #womenwholead #executivemindset #leadershippodcast #womeninpower #redefiningsuccessThe Empowered Money Girl is a podcast for ambitious women who are building careers and lives on their own terms. Hosted by Josette Mandela, each episode features honest conversations with female leaders from across the country—founders, executives, and changemakers who’ve carved their own paths in business, finance, and beyond. From money mindset and leadership to career pivots and personal growth, this show brings real stories and practical insights for women who want more than just success—they want meaning, freedom, and impact.