Financial Feminist

Fight the patriarchy. Get Rich.™

Join money expert Tori Dunlap as she guides you on how to make more, spend less, and feel financially confident in a world run by rich white men. Through solo episodes and special guest interviews, you’ll walk away with resources to get, save, and grow money to gain financial freedom and kick some patriarchal ass at the same time. New episodes drop every Monday, and mini-episodes drop every other Thursday.

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130. How to Steal From the Rich with Vivian Tu
Our guest today, Vivian Tu, is a financial expert on a mission to make the financial industry less “male, pale, and stale.” In this episode she’s talking to Tori about how to live like the rich. Tune in for an insightful discussion covering the societal pressures on women when it comes to wealth, misconceptions of money and evil, and how you can begin your journey to getting rich AF.
53 min
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Renting vs. Buying: What's Right for Me?
In this re-release episode, Tori’s talking about the biggest financial mistake she almost made –– buying a home. She guides you through what ultimately stopped her from signing the contract, and what considerations you might need to keep in mind when you’re deciding if renting or buying is in your best interest.
28 min
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Financial Foundations #7: How to Spend Like a F...
In the seventh and final episode of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, host Tori Dunlap isn’t just telling you how to use money as a tool to better your own life — she’s taking it a step further and talking about how to use money to help better the lives of others.
16 min
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129. Forging Your Creative Path with X Mayo
In this episode, host Tori Dunlap engages in a candid conversation with X Mayo, comedian, writer, producer, actress, and podcast host who, after having landed in NYC 10 years ago with just 80 dollars and a suitcase, has now gone on to become an Emmy-nominated writer for The Daily Show With Trevor Noah.
60 min
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128. Setting Financial Goals for Your Best Life...
Host Tori Dunlap chats with Jamila Souffrant, author of "Your Journey To Financial Freedom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness," about how to achieve financial independence on your own terms, and without hating your life.
50 min
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127. Ask Tori: How Do I Retire?
In this episode, host Tori Dunlap answers voicemail questions from the podcast community and Stock Market School, including questions about investing, retirement planning, and the notorious pitfalls of certain financial institutions.
29 min
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126. The Feminist and Financial Ethics of Porn ...
Our guest on today’s episode of Financial Feminist is Maitland Ward, an award-winning adult film star, actress, model, and cosplay personality. Best known for her role as Rachel McGuire on Boy Meets World, Maitland enjoyed a successful career as a Hollywood actress before making the slow transition into the adult industry. Join us for a spicy discussion about sex, porn, and the misconceptions people have about the industry. Warning - this is definitely NSFW.
73 min
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Financial Foundations #6: How to Start a Side H...
In this episode of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, host Tori Dunlap is talking about side hustles and creating passive income. From what they are, who should start one, and what kind to start — she’s breaking it all down in this episode.
27 min
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125. The Power of Curiosity in Finances, Relati...
In this in-depth conversation, host Tori Dunlap explores the profound connection between curiosity, money, and matters of the heart with Scott Shigeoka, curiosity expert and author of “SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World.”
63 min
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124. Tackling Taboos: What Sex Ed and Financial...
Host Tori Dunlap welcomes fellow podcast host and sex educator Danielle Bezalel to blow the lid off the societal stigmas that make us blush. From sexual education to the demonization of female pleasure, and how it connects to money…they’re not holding anything back! Together, they explore how societal norms seek to control, silence, and suppress us, and how embracing sexuality and chasing financial dreams can go hand in hand.
62 min
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123. What You Really Need to Know as a Woman Bu...
In this episode, host Tori Dunlap engages in a powerful conversation with Michelle Razavi, founder and CEO of Elavi, They dive into topics of entrepreneurship, self-love, and the power of redefining the relationship with food and business.
58 min
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122. How Tori went from Swiftie Skeptic to Supe...
In today’s episode, host Tori Dunlap sits down with forever Swiftie Victoria Garrick Browne, TEDx Talk speaker, mental health advocate, and podcast host, for a candid conversation that delves deep into the journey from skepticism to Swiftie obsession.
53 min
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Financial Foundations #5: How to Start Investing
In this episode of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, host Tori Dunlap breaks down the basics of investing, debunks common myths, and highlights the crucial two-step process of investing. Whether you're new to investing or looking to broaden your knowledge, this episode is the perfect starting point on your financial journey.
22 min
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121. Negotiate Like a Woman with Kathryn Valentine
In this episode, host Tori Dunlap sits down with speaker, corporate trainer, and gendered negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine to uncover the secrets of successful salary negotiations.
61 min
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120. Building A Sustainable Online Business (To...
Tori Dunlap sits down with Natalie Franke, author, entrepreneur, community builder, and Chief Evangelist at HoneyBook. In this special crossover episode, Tori and Natalie chat about how to build a mission-focused business, challenge societal narratives about money, and differentiate yourself in the crowded business landscape.
48 min
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119. How to Travel On Any Budget with Katy Nast...
In this episode of the Financial Feminist podcast, host Tori Dunlap sits down with Katy Nastro, spokesperson and travel expert at Going.com to discuss all things travel.
59 min
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Financial Foundations #4: Building Credit & Uti...
In this fourth installment of Financial Foundations, brought to you by State Farm, Tori’s sharing how and why credit cards are one of the most important credit-building tools, and how to effectively use credit cards not just to build a healthy credit score, but how to take advantage of perks and security measures associated with credit cards.
19 min
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118. Overcoming Financial Anxiety with Farnoosh...
In this episode of Financial Feminist, Tori engages in a candid money conversation with Farnoosh Torabi, a renowned financial expert, author, and host of the "So Money" podcast. Farnoosh shares her wisdom on overcoming fears and embracing financial empowerment.
56 min
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117. Questions to Ask Before Making Big Financi...
In this episode of Financial Feminist, host and financial educator Tori Dunlap walks you through how to emotionally and financially prepare to make big financial decisions.
23 min
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116. Inside the Cult of Multi-Level Marketing w...
Our guest, Emily Lynn Paulson, author of “Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life and Hey Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing,” joins us to talk about her time spent as a top MLM leader, and the reasons behind her decision to quit even after experiencing massive success.
58 min
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Financial Foundations #3: The Debt Debrief
Join us as Tori guides you through the process of shedding the stigma associated with having debt. We'll also explore key aspects such as debt prioritization, distinguishing between good and bad debt, and the step-by-step actions you can take to eliminate it.
21 min
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115. A Love Letter to "Late Bloomers" with Laur...
In this episode of Financial Feminist, we explore the journey of the “late-bloomer” with Laura Belgray, founder of Talking Shrimp, co-creator of The Copy Cure, and author of National Bestseller, “Tough Titties: On Living Your Best Life When You're the F'ing Worst,” and discuss her unconventional choices and the wisdom she's gained along the way.
43 min
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114. Recession Planning 101
In this re-release episode of last year’s bonus episode on Recession planning, Tori dives into the tried and true advice for setting yourself up for success and weathering the financial storms.
27 min
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113. Supporting Families through Building Ethic...
Tori sits down with Shazi Visram to talk about mission to create cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable products for families through impactful entrepreneurship.
44 min
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Financial Foundations #2: How to Budget (Withou...
In this episode of Financial Foundations brought to you by State Farm, using her Values Based Spending practice, Tori walks you through how to create a budget that feels just as freeing as it does financially smart so you can start spending money on the things you want to AND still get ahead.
14 min