El podcast de Erika Martinez Bastida

High-earning couples are some of the most financially anxious people and the math explains why. In this episode, she walks through what $300K actually leaves a couple with after taxes, rent, and life in a major city, and the number is not what anyone expects. But the real issue isn't the math. It's that most couples are making financial decisions in parallel instead of as a team. If this is you, this episode highlights the conversation you’ve been avoiding and the questions to finally have it. Takeaways:Two incomes without a shared financial picture is not a partnership strategy.Income is a data point. What someone actually does with money is a different question entirely.The problem is almost never that couples disagree on money. It's that they've never gotten aligned.Getting aligned is not a financial strategy. It is THE financial strategy. Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeThe 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.

In this episode, Priya Malani makes the case that buying a home is probably not the smartest financial move for high earners in their 30s. The math is less obvious than the cultural script suggests — and most people never bother to run it. Takeaways:The mortgage calculator leaves out the costs that actually catch people off guard.Renting is not throwing money away. It might be the smarter capital allocation.Wealthy people own real estate, but their primary home is not the cornerstone of their wealth.The right question is not "can I buy?" It is "have I actually thought about this, or am I just following a script I inherited?" Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeThe 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.

La transformación de los pensamientos

Una visón estrategica

In this episode, Priya Malani discusses something most high earners have felt at some point - the friendship tax. When income diverges between close friends, the higher earner usually absorbs the gap - and it can add up. Priya breaks down what it actually costs, why it's almost impossible to bring up, and what makes it so hard to separate from the friendship itself. The real question isn't whether you're being generous. It's whether you’re aware it’s happening and that it’s usually a by-product of a conversation that seems too uncomfortable to have. Takeaways:High earners don't talk about this because culturally, a high income is supposed to disqualify the complaint.Generosity is a choice; subsidizing a social dynamic you never agreed to is something else entirely.When your income recalibrates, your financial identity recalibrates with it — but your friendships don't always follow.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeThe 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.

In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down the single most underrated financial habit for high earners: the pause. Using a simple observation from how she orders food at restaurants, she makes the case that most overspending isn't reckless or irresponsible. It's just fast. Decisions made in motion, pre-approved by "I deserve this," and driven by a brain that reacts before it decides. She explains why autopilot spending is expensive not because of one big mistake but because of hundreds of small, unconsidered ones that quietly build a lifestyle you never actually chose.Takeaways:Autopilot spending isn't caused by one dramatic purchase. It's the accumulation of hundreds of small decisions that build a lifestyle you never sat down and chose.When "I deserve this" pre-approves every purchase, it stops functioning as a decision and starts functioning as a justification.High earners don't end up financially stuck from one catastrophic mistake. It's the slow accumulation of unconsidered choices that adds up to a lifestyle that costs more than it should and delivers less than it could.The pause isn't about restriction. It's about making sure the decision was actually yours in the first place. Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeThe 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.

El liderazgo base importante en el coaching y el desarrollo

In this episode, Priya Malani sits down with journalist and author Stephanie O'Connell to name something ambitious women feel constantly but rarely have language for: you can do everything right and still feel like you're paying for it. Stephanie's book, The Ambition Penalty, traces why the gender pay gap hasn't moved in two decades and why treating structural problems as personal failures is exactly how those systems stay intact. The conversation covers everything from workplace dynamics to the unpaid labor quietly subsidizing men's careers at home — and why opting out of ambition isn't the answer. Takeaways:The gender pay gap has been locked in place for over 20 years, even as women have outpaced men in education for decades.Married men earn significantly more than single men, largely because women's unpaid labor subsidizes their availability at work.When women internalize frustration as a personal failure, it protects the systems producing unequal outcomes, which is not a side effect of those systems. It is the point. Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeGuest Bio:Stefanie O’Connell is an award-winning journalist covering money, power, and ambition whose work has been published in Slate, Bloomberg, Newsweek, USA Today, Glamour UK, Business Insider, and CNBC.com. She wrote, hosted, and co-produced Real Simple magazine’s Webby Award–winning podcast Money Confidential and publishes the Too Ambitious newsletter. O’Connell lives in New York City.Guest Links:Pre-order The Ambition PenaltyThe 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.

In this episode, Priya sits down with Roni Hirschberg, founder and CEO of Generation Love, to trace 18 years of building a fashion brand from a waitressing job, a mom's foyer, and $100K that never got spent. Roni didn't go to fashion school, didn't have industry contacts, and didn't take outside funding. She and her business partner cold-called factories, learned every part of production by showing up in person, and worked full-time jobs for five years to fund the company without touching their savings cushion. This conversation is a real-time reframe on what entrepreneurship actually requires and why persistence, not planning, is the thing that keeps most businesses alive long enough to matter. Takeaways:Working a day job while building a business isn't a hedge. For Roni, it was what let her stay ethical, pay her factories, and never compromise the thing she was building.You don't need a network to start. You need to be willing to show up, call strangers, and learn the parts of the business no one else wants to know.Being your own boss doesn't mean fewer people to answer to. It means more and the ones counting on you make quitting feel less like an option.Financial independence isn't about accumulation. It's about having enough to choose, where you live, how you work, what you walk away from.Follow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeGuest Bio:Born and raised in New York City, Roni Hirshberg has always had an eye for fashion. In 2008, along with her partner Audrey Bressa, she co-founded Generation Love to empower women to feel confident and beautiful every day. Drawing from their shared appreciation of European style and modern NYC edge, the duo set out to create a brand where bold design meets everyday wearability.Guest Links:Website: generationloveclothing.comIG: @rones_nyc, @generationlovelcothingTT: @generationloveclothingThe 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.

Most financial businesses are built to grow fast and serve the clients who are already wealthy. In this episode, Priya Malani pulls back the curtain on six decisions she made building Stash Wealth that slowed growth, made the firm harder to scale, and prioritized what clients actually need over what's easiest to sell them. The episode isn't a pitch. It's an education in how incentive structures inside financial services quietly shape the advice you receive, and why that matters more than almost any single investment decision. Listeners walk away with a clear-eyed view of how to evaluate any advisor they work with.Takeaways:The way your advisor gets paid shapes the advice you get, whether they're aware of it or not.The financial industry has decided people in their 30s aren't profitable enough to deserve real advice yet, and that calculation is working against you.Investing before you understand your strategy isn't being proactive, it's just gambling with a cleaner interface.A portfolio can't be evaluated as good or bad without knowing the person's goals, so performance comparisons are mostly noise.Financial freedom requires a trusted team across multiple disciplines, and who assembles that team for you matters.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeThe 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.

Las conversaciones como herramientas de comunicación en el coaching de vida

Las conversaciones como herramientas de comunicación en el coaching de vida

Las conversaciones como herramientas de comunicación en el coaching de vida

Las conversaciones como herramientas de comunicación en el coaching de vida

El coaching de vida

In this episode, Priya Malani makes the case against one of the most repeated pieces of retirement advice in personal finance: convert everything to Roth. For high earners, blanket Roth conversions during peak earning years often mean paying taxes at the highest rate they'll ever see, then arriving in retirement with no flexibility to do anything about it. The real issue isn't Roth versus pre-tax. It's tax optionality — and most people give it up without realizing what they're trading away. This episode reframes how to think about tax strategy across a lifetime, not just during accumulation.Takeaways:"Tax-free in the future" often just means you prepaid at your highest rate today.Converting to Roth during peak earning years eliminates the flexibility you'll actually want in retirement.Pre-tax contributions improve your cash flow now AND give you lower-bracket options later — that's a double win Roth can't offer.The income transition years before full retirement are often the most valuable tax window of your life, but only if you have money in multiple buckets.Tax optionality isn't a fancy strategy. It's having choices. All-Roth means you've already made them for yourself, at the worst possible time.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthThe 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.

A lot of high earners are doing everything right on paper and still feel stuck. Not financially stuck. Mentally stuck. Priya Malani sits down with Marcia Dawood, angel investor, TEDx speaker, and author of the forthcoming Unapologetic Wealth, to unpack why so many people, especially women, struggle to act on the wealth they're building. They get into the surprising science behind inherited money fear, why financial avoidance is rarely about discipline, and how identifying your values is actually the first investing decision you make. If you've ever delegated your finances out of discomfort or let a raise disappear without a plan, this conversation is a useful mirror.Takeaways:The one hangup people have once they have wealth is that they don't align it with their values and don't have a clear picture of their goals.Fear around money isn't always personal, it can be inherited, passed down through generations in ways that are measurably biological.Women aren't bad with money or overly risk averse, they're risk unpracticed, and the fix is reps, not a personality change.Choosing zero exposure to private markets is still an active portfolio decision, even if it doesn't feel like one.Modeling financial confidence isn't just for you, it shapes how the next generation thinks about money before they ever earn any.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeGuest Bio:Marcia Dawood is the author of Do Good While Doing Well, TEDx speaker, Podcast host, and an early-stage investor who serves as the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. She is a venture partner with Mindshift Capital and the chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association (ACA), a global professional society for angel investors. She is also an associate producer on the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money. Her new book, Unapologetic Wealth - Rewrite Your Money Story From Any Beginning, releases in March 2026.Guest Links:MarciaDawood.comThe 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.

We tend to think financial stress goes away once you make enough money, but for a lot of high earners, it just changes shape. In this episode, Priya unpacks why so many smart, successful people feel tense about money despite “doing everything right.” The real issue isn’t income, discipline, or effort — it’s decision-making without a framework. This conversation reframes how to think about saving, spending, and investing so money actually creates calm instead of the same anxiety, packaged differently.Takeaways:Financial stress is often a decision problem, not an income problem.Accumulating money without a clear purpose creates anxiety, not security.High earners don’t struggle with discipline — they struggle with permission.Investing isn’t about winning or beating a benchmark; it’s about building options.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash Wealth | YouTubeThe 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.

In this episode, Priya Malani sits down with Raphael Zagury, former Wall Street executive and founder of one of the world’s largest private Bitcoin mining companies, to strip Bitcoin of hype and look at it through a real investment lens.They unpack what Bitcoin actually is, why it exists, and how to think about it as an asset — not a gamble. From hard money and inflation to volatility, portfolio construction, and why “zero allocation” is rarely neutral, this is a grounded Bitcoin 101 for people who want clarity.If you’ve felt like you should understand Bitcoin by now but don’t — this conversation is for you.Takeaways:Bitcoin doesn’t have to be all or nothing — the real decision is position sizing, not belief.Choosing zero Bitcoin is still an active portfolio decision, not a neutral one.Bitcoin’s volatility reflects how early it is, not that it lacks legitimacy as an asset.When sized correctly, Bitcoin behaves like a long-term diversifier, not a short-term trade.You don’t need full conviction to participate — disciplined allocation and time do the heavy lifting.Follow Priya Malani:Instagram | Stash Wealth | LinkedIn | YouTubeGuest Bio:Raphael Zagury has a wealth of experience in leadership, finance, and entrepreneurship. He was the founder and CFO of OpenCo, where he led multiple capital raise rounds, including a Series D with investors such as SoftBank, IFC, and LTS Investments. He also founded One Partners, a boutique investment banking company.  Before his entrepreneurial ventures, Raphael built a career on Wall Street, holding senior positions at Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch as Managing Director, and at Goldman Sachs as Vice President.  An avid Bitcoiner and coder, Raphael has contributed to open-source software and, as CIO at Swan Bitcoin, designed Nakamoto Portfolio, a tool that helped many investors understand how Bitcoin fits into asset allocation. He holds an MBA from Yale University and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from IBMEC (Brazilian Capital Markets Institute).Other Links:Raphael Zagury on XRaphael Zagury on LinkedInWhite Paper: Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash SystemAuthor: Satoshi NakamotoPublished: October 31, 2008The 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.

In this episode, Priya Malani sits down with Rachel Bowie, Royal Correspondent at PureWow, to unpack a surprising truth: the Royal Family’s wealth isn’t unlimited — it’s just exceptionally well structured. Together, they break down how the Royals actually manage money, why diversification and restraint matter more than status, and what high earners can learn from a family that’s built wealth to last for centuries. This conversation reframes what “never running out of money” really looks like — and why systems matter more than income.Takeaways:The Royals don’t rely on one source of money — they rely on structure.Lifestyle restraint is intentional — not accidental.Inheritance doesn’t guarantee security — structure does.Looking wealthy isn’t the same as being financially unshakeable.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Rachel Bowie is Senior Director of Special Projects & Royals for PureWow.com, owned by Gallery Media Group. There, she covers royals and money, of course, but also family, wellness, relationships and more. She's also the former co-host of the Royally Obsessed podcast, named one of the best royal podcasts by the New York Times, and co-authored a book about the royal family called, Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Royal Family. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two kids.Follow Rachel:@purewowThe 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.

A diamond ring is never just a ring. In this episode, Priya unpacks the unspoken double standard around women, power, and symbolism at work, and why the same signal can boost credibility in one setting and undermine ambition in another. Drawing on personal experience and cultural insight, she explores how traditional markers of stability are still interpreted differently for women, especially across corporate and entrepreneurial environments, and asks why women are still expected to signal seriousness through symbols instead of substance.Takeaways:A diamond ring signals very different things depending on who is wearing it, and where.In corporate environments, traditional symbols often reinforce credibility; in entrepreneurship, they can unintentionally signal optionality.Men’s support systems are read as motivation. Women’s are often read as safety nets.The goal isn’t to erase symbols, but to be intentional about the story they tell, and who benefits from that storyFollow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthThe 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.

Building wealth feels morally complicated right now — not because money is evil, but because power gets messy once money stops being a constraint. Priya Malani sits down with Pia Silva to unpack why so many ethical, thoughtful people feel conflicted about building wealth — and why opting out may actually leave power in the wrong hands.They challenge the idea that money corrupts, explore how wealth tends to amplify character rather than change it, and make the case for why ethical people building wealth matters more than ever.If you’ve ever worried that money might turn you into someone you don’t respect, this conversation will reframe the question.Takeaways:If ethical people treat wealth like a moral hazard, the most unethical actors inherit more influence by default.Money doesn’t automatically corrupt, it often reveals and amplifies what was already there.The ethical question isn’t “should I build wealth,” it’s “what decisions will I pre-commit to before money stops being a constraint.”You don’t need to love capitalism to operate effectively inside it — you need clarity, rules, and intention.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Pia Silva, founder of No BS Mastery where she trains experts, consultants and boutique agencies on the No BS Business Model to make $250K-$500K+/year with more freedom and ease, and without employees. She’s a TEDx speaker, host of The No BS Mastery Podcast, former Forbes contributor, author of Badass Your Brand and author of the upcoming book Scale Solo (March 2026).Guest Links:Book: nobsmastery.com/bookPlaybook: nobsmastery.com/playbookInstagram: @pialovesyourbizPodcast: piasilva.com/podcastThe 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.

High earners are increasingly living like the wealthy, frictionless spending, invisible money, convenience-first choices. But without the backend systems that make those behaviors safe, invisibility doesn’t create freedom. It creates drift. In this episode, Priya breaks down why copying wealthy habits without wealthy systems keeps high earners stuck, and how putting structure before lifestyle is what actually makes money disappear without anxiety.Takeaways:Invisible money is not a sign of wealth. It’s the output of structure. Without systems, invisibility becomes drift.High earners get into trouble because income hides inefficiency. Wealthy people don’t spend freely because they’re careless. They spend freely because the wealth building already happened first.The real goal is not tracking every dollar. It’s deciding where money is allowed to disappear and locking that in automatically.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthThe 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.

Tax season is coming, and if you're a high earner, there's a good chance you're paying more than you should without realizing it. Priya sits down with Eric Dauphin, CPA, to break down why W-2 earners often get crushed on taxes compared to wealthy people, why the backdoor Roth obsession is overblown, and what actually matters when you're trying to keep more of what you make. This isn't about loopholes. It's about understanding what you can actually control and making decisions based on clarity, not fear.Takeaways:Why high earners pay worse taxes than people with more wealthThe real math behind Roth vs. traditional retirement accountsWhy tax diversification beats tax avoidanceFollow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Eric Dauphin is a CPA who specializes in tax strategy for business owners and high earners, not just compliance, but planning that supports growth and better decision-making. He has over 10 years of experience across corporate and personal tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and software implementation. He's built his own firm, so he doesn't just advise entrepreneurs, he relates to them. Eric earned his MBA in Public Accounting from SUNY Oswego. Talk to him about his German Shepherd, SU sports, and all things money, coffee, and business.The 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.

In this episode of The F. Word, Priya tackles a quiet but powerful tension many high-achieving women carry: the guilt of wanting a partner whose ambition, stability, or lifestyle aligns with the one they grew up with. Through real conversations and cultural reframing, she unpacks how privilege can turn into self-betrayal, why shame is often mistaken for humility, and how staying in the wrong relationship out of guilt creates resentment, not virtue. This is a conversation about honesty, alignment, and why your life partner is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make.Takeaways:Wanting stability, ambition, or alignment in a partner doesn’t make you shallow, it makes you self-aware.Privilege isn’t something you need to apologize for, but it does give you clarity about the life you want to build.Financial compatibility isn’t about money, it’s about shared values, direction, and how you experience life together.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthThe 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.

Most people aren’t stressed about money because they’re irresponsible, they’re stressed because they don’t actually know what they can afford. In this episode, Priya breaks down why traditional budgeting fails in real life and introduces a simpler, more human approach: one number that brings instant clarity to your spending. No spreadsheets. No guilt. Just a framework that lets you enjoy your money and build wealth at the same time as you head into 2026.Takeaways:Budgeting fails because it asks you to predict real life and real life doesn’t cooperate.Financial anxiety usually isn’t about income. It’s about how much lifestyle your income can afford.When your future is automated, you can spend what’s left guilt-free and finally stop second-guessing every purchase.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthThe 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.

Money and sex have more in common than we’re comfortable admitting, and that discomfort is exactly the problem.In this episode, Priya sits down with Dirty Lola (sex educator, retail expert, and pleasure advocate) to unpack why two of the most human parts of life are also the most avoided. From how shame gets wired into us early, to why people delay pleasure until they feel they’ve “earned it,” this conversation reveals how our relationship with money often mirrors our relationship with sex.What starts as a sex talk quickly becomes a deeper conversation about permission, self-trust, communication, and the real cost of avoidance — emotionally, relationally, and financially. If you’ve ever postponed pleasure, clarity, or confidence waiting for the “right time,” this episode will hit.Takeaways:Shame thrives in silence — and both money and sex suffer when we avoid talking about them.Many people only allow themselves pleasure after a milestone… but that delay comes at a real cost.Budgeting isn’t just about numbers — it’s about permission, values, and self-worth.Pleasure (like money) works best when it’s intentional, communicated, and guilt-freeFollow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Dirty Lola is a sex edutainer, speaker, and self-proclaimed dildo slinger known for her no-shame, no-BS approach to sex education. A longtime host of Sex Ed A Go-Go and a featured Sexpert on Netflix’s Emmy-nominated The Principles of Pleasure, Lola has spent over a decade helping people talk about sex with more confidence, humor, and honesty. Whether she’s on stage, on screen, or in conversation, her warm candor and lived experience have made her a trusted voice in pleasure, relationships, and modern intimacy.The 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.

This episode dives into a self-sabbotaging psychology and uncovers why people making $150K… $300K… even $900K still feel broke, stressed, and behind. Priya shares two real stories of six-figure earners stuck in the same self-defeating loop for totally different reasons, and breaks down the emotional patterns that keep HENRYs [High Earners, Not Rich Yet] in survival mode no matter how much they make. If you’ve ever said “I should be further along by now,” this one’s for you.Takeaways:Why your income level stops mattering once your habits and psychology take over.The sneaky loop nearly all six-figure earners fall into and how it quietly destroys long-term wealth.How one entrepreneur earned $1.4M and still ended up with credit card debt and no savings (and why it’s more common than you think).Why windfalls make smart people act irrationally (yes, even you).The real reason two people can spend 10–20 years together and still make zero financial progress.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthThe Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to SayStash 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.

SHOW NOTESIn this episode, Priya sits down with writer, money expert, and off-Broadway creator Catie Hogan, whose “portfolio career” proves you can build a life on your own terms, even while raising two kids. From stitching together multiple income streams to surviving a surprise layoff at six months pregnant, Catie breaks down the real tradeoffs behind flexibility, the financial shock of parenthood, the myth of “having it all,” and why your career might actually get better when you stop chasing perfection. They also dive into affordability, home-buying stress, humor as a financial education tool, and how Catie turned a Grease parody into an off-Broadway hit. This one is part money talk, part motherhood reality check, and part masterclass in designing work around your life (not the other way around).Takeaways:The flexibility everyone wants comes with a price.If you want kids someday, “we’ll figure how to afford it later” is not a good planYou don’t need the perfect house. You need the house that lets you keep your life, budget, and sanity intact.The biggest financial shock of parenthood isn’t diapers, it’s the unpredictability you cannot budget your way out of.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Catie Hogan is a personal finance expert and educator. She's the author of the family finances newsletter, Cents of Humor, and an equity analyst for The Motley Fool. She previously ran a financial planning firm for Millennials and spent a decade in financial services. Catie most recently served as the Head of Advice for a New York City-based fintech. When she's not helping people with their money, Catie is an award-winning comedy writer and the creator of Vape! The Grease Parody, which is playing off-Broadway at Theater 555 through January 4th.Guest Links:Newsletter - Cents Of HumorOff-Broadway - Vape The MusicalThe Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to SayStash 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.

Are you accidentally protecting your kids out of becoming financially capable adults? In this episode, Priya sits down with financial planner, author, and mom of four, Jamie Bosse, to talk about the messy overlap of money, parenting, and raising financially confident humans. From the dangers of over-rescuing to the right way to use allowances, Jamie breaks down how your everyday language, habits, and even guilt-driven parenting moments shape your kids’ lifelong relationship with money. This one hits home for parents who want emotionally safe kids and financially competent adults.And for those of you wondering, this episode’s Best “Bite” features the Carrot Ginger Mule from Linden’s in Tribeca.*SourceTakeaways:Kids form money beliefs by age 10. More is caught than taughtGentle parenting can backfire with moneyYour kids pick up on how you and your partner talk (or don’t talk) about moneyAllowance isn’t about paying for chores, it’s about giving kids hands-on practice making decisionsFollow Priya MalaniLinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Jamie Bosse is a Financial Planner, Author, and mom of four who helps families navigate life’s transitions and build a financial foundation they can feel confident about. At CGN Advisors, she guides clients through organizing their money, maximizing their human capital, and moving closer to their long-term goals.A longtime advocate for financial literacy, Jamie wrote Money Boss Mom and the Milton the Money Savvy Pup children’s series. Her next book, Investing for Tweens, arrives January 2026. She also creates free resources—games, worksheets, templates, and more—to help parents and teachers raise money-savvy kids.Jamie was named to InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 list in 2020 for her leadership and contributions to the profession. Her work has appeared in the Kansas City Star, KC Parent, the Journal of Financial Planning, Investment Advisor Magazine, Kansas City PBS, and more. She is a graduate of Kansas State University’s Personal Financial Planning Program.Guest Links:Book: Investing For TweensBook: Milton The Money Savvy PupBook: Money Boss MomThe Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to SayStash 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.

Financial problems contribute to 20–40% of U.S. divorces, but the real issue often isn’t the money itself, it’s how couples talk (or don’t talk) about it. In this episode, Priya sits down with power couple Doug & Heather Boneparth, co-authors of Money Together, to unpack the real dynamics behind financial conflict, partnership, resentment, “the Bermuda Triangle” of early parenting, and the habits that either make couples unstoppable… or quietly blow up their finances.Whether you’re merging lives, managing uneven incomes, or trying to get back on the same team, this episode pulls back the curtain on what truly makes (or breaks) financial partnership, the subtle ways couples undermine each other’s autonomy,  and the single biggest red flag most couples miss.*Source**SourceTakeaways:The #1 financial red flag isn’t debt.Risk-takers and savers can thrive together when they understand each other’s money stories.Many couples get stuck trying to split everything 50/50. The healthier (and more realistic) goal is equity, not equality.Your financial plan won’t work if only one person knows what’s going on. True partnership requires shared visibility, even if you divide responsibilities.Follow Priya MalaniLinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Heather and Douglas Boneparth are the co-authors of Money Together: How to find fairness in your relationship and become an unstoppable financial team. By day, Douglas Boneparth is the founder of Bone Fide Wealth in New York City. Heather spent more than a decade as a lawyer in the commercial insurance industry before joining the firm as the director of business and legal affairs. They also co-write a weekly newsletter, The Joint Account, which helps couples talk about money.Guest Links:Firm: BoneFideWealth.comBook: DoMoneyTogether.comNewsletter: ReadTheJointAccount.comThe Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to SayStash 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.

Gen Z isn’t waiting around for the old rules of wealth building and maybe millennials shouldn’t either. In this episode, Priya sits down with Taylor Price (aka Priceless Tay), the Gen Z money expert who turned a blog into a financial education movement. They dig into why buying a home isn’t Gen Z’s first wealth move, how younger investors think about risk and liquidity, why “investing without goals” is basically gambling, and the foundational habits every twenty- and thirty-something needs to master before chasing returns. If you want a fresh, modern take on money, you’ve arrived.Takeaways:Gen Z isn’t waiting for the white-picket-fence moment.You can’t skip the foundation just because “investing feels sexy.”PricelessTay’s Foundation First Framework.Your habits scale with your income. Your paycheck doesn’t “fix” them.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Taylor Price is the founder of @PricelessTay, a financial education platform transforming how Gen Z learns about money. After a medical setback ended her neurosurgery ambitions, she shifted her passion to financial empowerment - quickly becoming a pioneer in the financial literacy movement on TikTok. Her content has reached millions and earned features in Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, The New York Times, CNBC, and more. Named BankRate's Best Financial Activist and GoBankingRates' Most Influential Financial Expert, she has spoken at Google, Nasdaq, and partners with Shark Tank Global on YouTube. Today, she travels the world teaching Gen Z how to build wealth with confidence and clarity.The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to SayStash 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.

Estate planning isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. Priya and David Meister (CEO of Steward) break down a practical, values-first plan for your 30s: why a revocable trust plus pour-over will beats a will-only setup, how to pick trustees when family dynamics are messy, and the power of updating beneficiaries, granting trustee discretion, “cross-naming” trusted friends, and giving while living.Takeaways:Get the core four in place: revocable living trust, pour-over will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare directive.Update beneficiaries across every account (401(k), brokerage, bank, insurance) and consider naming the trust.Separate “kid care” from “money care.” Guardians ≠ Trustees.Revisit your plan after major life events. Perfection isn’t required. Execution is.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:David Meister is the cofounder and CEO of Steward, a technology-forward estate planning platform pursuing trust company licensure so it can serve as a regulated, fiduciary trustee. A two-time founder (previously at Sidecar), David focuses on helping modern families create and administer customizable, attorney-backed estate plans that prioritize privacy, clarity, and better outcomes across generations.The 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.

Summary:Priya sits down with writer and editor Lindsey Stanberry to talk about money that looks perfect on Instagram and money that actually works in real life. They trace Lindsey’s path from Refinery29’s Money Diaries to launching The Purse on Substack, dig into trade offs, and get honest about dual-working households, childcare as unseen generational wealth, and why “fancy” often costs more than it’s worth. Expect practical perspective on values-based spending, media myth-busting, and building a life you actually like paying for.Takeaways:How Money Diaries changed the conversation around women and money.Why invisible work matters, and how childcare help functions as generational wealth.The mindset shift behind leaving a secure job to build something of your own, plus the trade offs that make it possible.Follow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Lindsey Stanberry is the founder of The Purse, a newsletter-first women’s media company. She spent the last decade working for some of the biggest brands in digital media. As an executive editor at Fortune, Lindsey oversaw the launch of a number of initiatives to help the storied brand reach younger and more diverse audiences. Before joining Fortune, she was the deputy managing editor at CNBC Make It and CNBC Select. At Refinery29, she launched the Work & Money vertical and ran Money Diaries, a franchise that garnered an international cult following. Lindsey is the author of Money Diaries: Everything You Want to Know About Your Finances…And Everyone Else’s. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.The Stuff Our Lawyers Want Us to SayStash 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.

He’s the most photographed stockbroker on Earth and his story is as wild as the trading floor itself. From Studio 54 nights to shaving his head on the NYSE for charity, Peter “Einstein of Wall Street” Tuchman has seen every market cycle (and hairstyle) imaginable. In this episode, Priya Malani sits down with the Wall Street legend to talk ego, resilience, and the timeless money advice that never goes out of style.Guest Bio:Known worldwide as the Einstein of Wall Street, Peter Tuchman has spent nearly four decades on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. With his expressive face and electric personality, he’s become the most photographed stockbroker on Earth - appearing everywhere from CNBC and CNN to the front pages of global newspapers.Beyond trading, Peter is a partner at the NYSE and co-founder of the Wall Street Global Trading Academy, where he and fellow trader David Green teach thousands of students technical analysis, risk management, and real-world trading discipline. A sought-after speaker and educator, Peter brings humor, heart, and hard-earned perspective to every conversation about markets, mindset, and the psychology of money.Takeaways:Why “invest in stocks, not stuff” might be the smartest financial advice you’ll ever getWhat the chaos of the 1980s trading floor can teach us about discipline and mindset todayHow Einstein’s wild path - from Studio 54 doorman to Wall Street icon - shaped his view on risk and rewardThe simple math behind turning $250 a month into $1 millionFollow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthTHE 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.

Ashley and Priya get real about what it takes to feel in control of your money. They unpack why traditional budgeting rarely works, how to think about spending in terms of happiness instead of guilt, and what it means to be a true financial adult. Ashley shares insights from her 30-Day Money Cleanse and Financial Adulting, along with stories about navigating money in relationships, planning for kids, and redefining what financial readiness actually looks like.The conversation blends practical advice with real-life honesty that’s the right kind of approachable.Takeaways:How to rethink budgeting as a happiness allocation instead of a restrictionWhy understanding your (and your partner’s) money story matters more than splitting hairs over expensesThe real costs of planning for kids—and how to know when you’re actually readySimple ways to track and reflect on spending without turning it into a second jobParticipants save an average of $950 in the first month using the method outlined in Ashley’s first book, The 30-Day Money CleanseFollow Priya Malani:LinkedIn | Instagram | Stash WealthGuest Bio:Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, CFP®, is a personal finance expert, speaker, and the author of the award-winning books Financial Adulting and The 30-Day Money Cleanse. She founded The Fiscal Femme to get women wealthy and has helped thousands of people feel financially confident, achieve major financial goals, and destress their relationships with money.Guest Links:https://www.instagram.com/thefiscalfemme/https://www.thefiscalfemme.com/money-clubhttps://www.instagram.com/howdoyouaffordthis/30 Day Money Cleanse: https://a.co/d/dVzsbgCFinancial Adulting: https://a.co/d/bYsUqubThe 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.

If you grew up trusting your parents’ financial advisor, you might assume you’re in good hands. But what if that loyalty is quietly costing you thousands?In this episode, Priya Malani unpacks a real story of a “legacy” advisor who mismanaged a client’s trust fund for years, proof that what worked for your parents’ generation doesn’t work for today’s high earners. She breaks down how outdated investment frameworks can stall your progress, why blind trust isn’t a financial strategy, and what to look for in an advisor who actually understands your goals and lifestyle.By the end, you’ll know exactly how to spot red flags, modernize your money strategy, and make sure your money’s growing with you, not stuck in the past.Takeaways:Outdated “family” advice can quietly cost you six figures.Personalized planning isn’t a luxury, it’s the only way to grow wealth intentionally.The right advisor builds a plan around your life, not your parents’ playbook.Blind trust is not a strategy; understanding what your want your money to do is.Follow Priya MalaniLinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Stash WealthThe 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.

If you’re making six figures but still feel like you’re spinning your wheels, you’re not alone. Too many high achievers obsess over the wrong financial details: tracking every coffee, juggling ten checking accounts, or chasing credit card points, while ignoring the big levers that actually move the needle.In this episode, Priya Malani breaks down why ambitious 30-somethings get stuck in the weeds and how to shift your focus to the questions that truly change your financial trajectory. You’ll hear a real client story, insights from Ramit Sethi’s “$3 vs. $30,000 questions,” and Natalie Taylor’s framework for “impact-weighted work.” By the end, you’ll have a clear path to simplify your money, reduce stress, and start making progress that actually matters.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why activity ≠ progress when it comes to your moneyThe difference between $3 questions (skip Starbucks?) and $30,000 questions (negotiate your comp?)How “impact-weighted work” can help you stop overanalyzing and start moving forwardA simple framework to consolidate accounts, automate, and focus on big levers like income, savings, investing, and protectionFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

Feeling guilty every time you spend, even when you make good money? Struggling to let yourself enjoy life now because you’re constantly worried about the future?You might be stuck in a deprivation mindset.In this episode, Priya unpacks the sneaky ways a deprivation mindset shows up (even in high earners), why it’s not the badge of honor you think it is, and how it’s keeping you from making progress with your money and your life.Tune into this episode to hear:Why over-saving and over-restricting can backfireThe link between deprivation and binge spendingHow to build a financial plan that actually lets you enjoy your money - guilt-freeThe Bottom LineA healthy financial life isn’t about restriction, it’s about clarity. When you stop depriving yourself and start planning with intention, money becomes a tool to enjoy life, not a source of stress.Follow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

She’s one of the smartest (and sassiest) voices in personal finance and today she’s here to talk about money, mindset, and building a life with intention.In this episode, Priya sits down with bestselling author and podcast host Katie Gatti Tassin, aka Money With Katie, to unpack what wealth really means, the mindset shifts that unlock financial clarity, and how we can balance ambition with self-compassion in a world that constantly tells us we’re behind.They also get personal about what it's like to date, partner up, and build a life when you’re the one in the relationship who has your financial sht together. Whether you’re early in your wealth-building journey or already making six figures but still feeling unsure what “on track” really looks like—this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why having a plan is the turning point for most high achieversThe emotional shift that happens when you finally start investing (spoiler: it’s not about being perfect)Why money and self-respect are more connected than we thinkWhat Katie wishes more couples understood about shared finances—and why “separate” accounts don’t always mean separate moneyThe balance between acknowledging systemic barriers and reclaiming your financial agencyFollow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Stash WealthTHE 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.

Wall Street wants you to believe that performance is everything. That the only way to “win” with your money is to beat the market, pick the next hot stock, or time things just right. But here's the truth: chasing returns is gambling. And it’s keeping you distracted from what actually builds wealth: goals-based investing.In this episode, Priya Malani debunks the myth that return is the most important metric in investing and explains why it’s time to stop treating your portfolio like a casino. Whether you’re a spreadsheet-obsessed performance chaser or someone who feels totally confused about how to invest, this episode will show you the smarter (and less stressful) way to grow your wealth.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why even the pros can’t consistently beat the marketand why you shouldn’t tryThe emotional and financial cost of chasing performanceWhat goals-based investing is and why it actually worksA real client story that proves you don’t need to take big risks to build big wealthFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

We spend so much time trying to avoid fear. But what if fear was actually the fastest route to clarity and confidence with your money?In this episode, Priya sits down with best-selling author and So Money host Farnoosh Torabi to challenge the idea that fear holds us back. Instead, they explore how fear can be a powerful guide in your financial life—especially when you're facing a big decision, having hard conversations with your partner, or questioning whether you're doing "enough."Farnoosh shares stories from her own career and personal life, offers a reframe on fear that actually feels empowering, and gives tactical advice for using fear to make better, more aligned money decisions. If you’ve ever felt stuck or scared to take the next step, this one’s for you.Tune into this episode to hear:How fear can be a financial superpower when you stop running from itWhat to do when you're scared to make a big money moveThe hidden link between fear of rejection and your relationship with moneyFarnoosh’s favorite strategy for making peace with uncertaintyFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

We don’t talk enough about how your partner’s income impacts your future. Not because you’re shallow, but because you’re ambitious.In this episode, Priya Malani unpacks the emotional and financial weight that income differences can bring into a relationship, especially for high-achieving 30-somethings. From carrying the financial momentum to feeling unsupported or unable to take risks, she makes the case that talking about money with your partner isn’t transactional. It’s essential.Whether you’re dating, engaged, or deep into a long-term partnership, this conversation will help you reframe the way you think about compatibility, ambition, and financial alignment.Tune into this episode to hear:Why “I make enough for both of us” isn’t a long-term strategyThe subtle resentment that builds when one person carries the financial loadKey questions to ask yourself (and your partner) to avoid future frictionWhy financial intentionality, not income equality, is the goalFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

What if your six-figure income, Roth IRA, and decent savings still aren’t giving you the clarity you want with your money?In this episode, Priya speaks directly to the high earners who are “winging it well” (doing fine on paper, but feeling low-key uncertain under the surface). She explains why traditional financial advice (like risk tolerance questionnaires and chasing market returns) misses the mark, and how goals-based financial planning changes everything.You’ll hear why having a financial plan isn’t about restrictions. It’s about freedom: like knowing you can drop $20K on a Maldives trip and still retire early. Or confidently skipping a concert, knowing your money’s already doing what it’s supposed to.If you’ve ever thought, “I make good money, I just don’t know if I’m doing the right things with it,” this episode will feel like a wake-up call and a relief all at once.Tune into this episode to hear:Why traditional advisors still ask the wrong first questionWhat to do after you've been “winging it” successfullyHow goals-based planning changes your relationship with moneyThe emotional freedom that comes from knowing what “on track” looks likeFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

If you've ever looked at a startup job offer and thought, “This sounds exciting… but what does any of this actually mean?”, this episode is for you. Priya sits down with fintech veteran and former VC partner Liran Amrany to demystify startup equity. Together, they break down what you're being offered (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, and more), how to evaluate the value of equity compensation, and the lifestyle tradeoffs that come with betting on a startup.Whether you're negotiating an offer or just want to understand how startup equity works, this episode gives you the tools and questions to confidently navigate it all.TakeawaysWhat all those acronyms in your offer letter mean (ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, etc.)How to ask smart questions about valuation, cap tables, and strike pricesThe tradeoffs between cash comp and equity—and how to make that decisionWhy “You have 90 days to exercise” is a big dealHow to make startup equity enhance your financial plan; not be your only planFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

You’ve probably wondered if AI can handle your finances. After all, it’s fast, smart, and knows how to crunch the numbers.But here’s the problem: money is personal, and algorithms don’t do personal.In this episode of The F. Word, Priya explains why your financial plan needs more than a robo-advisor and a risk slider. From navigating money baggage to prioritizing complex goals like home buying, IVF, or a sabbatical, AI might be able to generate answers - but it doesn’t ask the right questions.You’ll hear real examples from clients who used AI tools but still felt lost and how human advice helped them get clarity and actually move forward. Plus, a breakdown of where AI can be helpful and where it fails, especially if you’re earning six figures and want your money to feel as good as it looks on paper. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still not making progress, this one’s for you.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why AI can build a smart plan, but not YOUR planWhat robo-advisors consistently get wrong for high earnersHow human advice helps you change your habits and follow throughWhat financial planning should actually feel like when it’s workingFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

Your 30s aren't just another chapter, they're the turning point. This decade is when the most important financial decisions of your life are made, from who you choose as a partner to how you handle big expenses like kids, career pivots, or real estate. It’s also when your money habits either set you up for long-term wealth… or quietly sabotage it.In this episode, Priya breaks down why your 30s matter so much and how to take control now before lifestyle creep, outdated budgeting strategies, or relationship mismatches get in your way.She also shares how couples can avoid building resentment over money (hint: you’ve got to stop making trade-offs based on vibes), why oversaving can be just as problematic as overspending, and the one mindset shift that will make your plan stick.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:The massive impact your partner has on your financial future—and how to get aligned nowWhy your 30s are your financial fork in the road (and how to avoid costly detours)The hidden risks of oversaving in retirement accounts and emergency fundsHow to stop “winging it” and start using your money to build the life you actually wantFollow Priya Malani: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ |⁠ Instagram⁠ |⁠ YouTube⁠ | ⁠Stash Wealth⁠THE 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.

If your summer was full of unforgettable memories, but your credit card statement is now giving you anxiety, you’re not alone. In this episode, Priya walks you through how to recover from the summer-spending hangover without guilt, restriction, or financial punishment. She breaks down how to reset using your magic number, why most people don’t actually plan for seasonal spending, and how to bounce back with clarity, not shame. Plus, how your goals can help you say no with purpose and yes with intention.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why even high earners can feel broke in the summer (hint: weddings, group trips, and rooftop dinners)The difference between a reset and a punishment—and how to know the differenceWhat your magic number is and how it can save you from lifestyle creepEasy, guilt-free ways to pause or adjust savings without derailing your planA reminder that FOMO disappears when you're crystal clear on your goalsFollow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Stash WealthTHE 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.

Think you’re bad with money? You’re not. You’ve just never had a system that works. In this episode of The F Word, Priya Malani breaks down why traditional budgeting is broken—and introduces reverse budgeting, a system that actually helps high earners get ahead. If you’re making six figures and still wondering where your money goes, this episode is your wake-up call. Whether you're tired of second-guessing your spending or just want to feel like you finally have something to show for your paycheck, this episode will help you ditch the budget and take control. For real.Tune Into This Episode to Hear:Why traditional budgets are designed to failHow reverse budgeting helps you prioritize what you care aboutWhat your “magic number” is (and how to find yours)How to spend guilt-free without sacrificing your bigger goalsWhy feeling “behind” isn’t a reflection of your success—it’s a lack of a planFollow Priya Malani: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Stash WealthTHE 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.