The Wealth Equation

Hosted by Kristen Wonch

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Aug 2026

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A show for ambitious women to learn the investing + wealth secrets no one else is talking about. Where high-income earners, self-made millionaires, and industry thought leaders share the raw, behind-the-scenes stories of how they made 7 & 8 figures + how they uncovered their deepest money blocks and shifted them. Join us each week as we pull back the curtain on simple AF investing principles that won't just grow your income, but actually make you RICH. Stuff you can actually use. Easy enough for a grade 4 to understand. For women ready to make the shift from high-earner to Compounding Queen. Your here not here for another Stripe notification. You're here to build LEGACY wealth. LFG. 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 3X your returns, optimize your portfolio + build a high performing portfolio on track for 7 and 8 figures. DM me on IG '7-FIG' https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox/ 💰Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens

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August 12, 202622 min

Why You Still Feel Stressed With $800K in the Bank

Have over six figures in the bank… but still sometimes feel kind of broke? This episode is for my high earners who have a bunch of cash sitting there, investments and assets already—but still feel little threads of scarcity. One minute everything is amazing and you’re flying high, and the next it’s, is this actually okay? Can I repeat this? Tune in to learn: What actually causes the oscillation between “everything is amazing” and “ is this actually okay?” Why you can have plenty of cash, investments and assets—and still feel little threads of scarcity. What you think the problem is vs. what it actually is . The three very simple solutions to solve this for good. 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

August 7, 202625 min

How Long to Turn $300K into $1M

How long does it actually take to turn $300K into $1M? It sounds like the question everyone wants answered, but it's the completely wrong place to focus. In this episode, I break down what real market returns say, why most people underestimate the power of compounding, and the one "secret accelerator" that can dramatically speed up your wealth without taking on more risk. Tune in to learn: How long it really takes to turn $300k into $1M using actual market returns. Why this is actually the wrong question to be asking. The "secret accelerator" that nobody realizes can 5-10x your investment growth. How one client used this to grow her net worth from $92K to $700K in just 3.5 years. 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

July 31, 202622 min

MVP: Investor VS Entrepreneur Mindset

Are you the kind of woman who likes to swing big? The exact mindset that helps you build a successful business could be the very thing holding you back as an investor. In this episode, I unpack the subtle—but ultimately HUGE—difference between thinking like an entrepreneur and thinking like an investor, and why mastering both could completely change your wealth-building journey. Tune in to learn: The subtle difference between an entrepreneurial mindset and an investor mindset. How, where, and why to leverage both . Why women, on average, get 1.8% better investment returns than men. The expensive lesson I learned after making a risky investment bet. 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

July 22, 202625 min

The 2 Numbers That Define the Speed of your Wealth

There are only 2 numbers that define the speed of your wealth. Dive into the episode to get the goods. You'll discover why not all dollars are created equal. And the secret to financial freedom 10X faster than anyone else. Inside you'll find: The two numbers that define the speed of your wealth and why your income isn't one of them Why some dollars are worth nearly 200X more than others--and which ones are more important How to collapse your financial freedom timeline from 30 years to as little as 3 Why your portfolio, not your business revenue, is the real measure of your wealth And the danger of celebrating cash flow (what you're missing) 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

July 16, 202624 min

The Cost of Waiting

One of the biggest mistakes women make with investing is believing that waiting a few more months won't make much of a difference. In this throwback episode, I break down why waiting is one of the most expensive financial decisions you'll ever make. We unpack the hidden cost of delaying your investments, the power of compound growth, and why every month you put off optimizing your portfolio could be costing you tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in future wealth. Tune in to learn: Why waiting to optimize your investments is one of the most expensive financial decisions you'll ever make How compound interest means you're not losing today's growth, you're cutting off future growth Why every month you delay investing could cost you tens or even hundreds of thousands in future wealth The hidden opportunity cost of leaving an underperforming portfolio untouched Why optimizing your current investments is often the easiest money you'll ever make - without another launch, sales call, or new client 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

July 9, 202611 min

Using Your Investment Money to Get Your Portfolio Optimized

The biggest mistake women make when thinking about optimizing their investments is believing they have to pay for it out of their monthly cash flow. In this episode, I share why that isn't the real comparison you should be making. We unpack the hidden cost of an underperforming portfolio, why invisible losses are often far greater than visible expenses, and how using your investment money strategically can actually put you years ahead on your path to financial freedom. Tune in to learn Why you can use your investment money to optimize your portfolio instead of pulling from your monthly cash flow The mindset shift around invisible costs and why a leaky portfolio is often far more expensive than you realize How to create a plan if you're drawing down from your investments after a divorce, business sale, or other transition Why optimizing your portfolio is like reinvesting in your business not creating another expense How having a clear long-term investment plan allows you to spend with confidence while staying on track for financial freedom 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

July 2, 202619 min

The 6 Levels of FU Money

Most women say they want "more money" but that's not a financial goal. In this episode, I break down the six levels of FU Money so you can identify exactly where you are on your wealth journey, what each stage looks like, and the specific shifts you need to make to move to the next level. When you know where you're going, building wealth becomes a whole lot simpler ;) Tune in to learn The six levels of FU Money—and how to identify exactly where you are today What keeps women stuck at each stage, from survival through to financial sovereignty The specific mindset shifts and financial skills required to move to the next level Why simply wanting "more money" isn't enough to build real wealth How to create a portfolio that pays for your lifestyle and gives you true financial freedom 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

June 23, 202622 min

The 4 Skills Required for High Net Worth Wealth

The biggest misconception about building wealth is that you simply need to make more money. The truth is that high net worth wealth is built through mastering a specific set of skills, many of which have nothing to do with your income. In this episode, I break down the four skills every wealthy woman must develop, what it looks like when they're missing, how to know when you've nailed them, and the results that become possible when all four are working together. Tune in to learn: The four skills you must master if you want to create a very high net worth How to create and communicate value in a way that allows you to make significantly more money What it actually means to manage money well and why many high earners still struggle with this How understanding risk and return helps you multiply your wealth with confidence What each skill looks like when it's missing, how to know when you've nailed it, and the results you'll create once they're in place 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

June 18, 202625 min

SpaceX + Understanding IPOs

The SpaceX IPO has generated a huge amount of excitement, but before you rush to invest, it's important to understand how IPOs actually work and what most headlines aren't telling you. In this episode, I break down the full lifecycle of an IPO, the risks and opportunities that come with investing in newly public companies, and how I'm personally thinking about SpaceX. You'll learn the key dates to be aware of, what typically happens after a company goes public, and the framework I use to evaluate whether an IPO deserves a place in my portfolio. Tune in to learn: How IPOs actually work and what happens before a company becomes publicly available The key dates and considerations to know if you're thinking about investing in SpaceX Why early investors and public investors are taking on very different levels of risk What the headlines about SpaceX aren't telling you Whether I've added SpaceX to my portfolio and how I think about opportunities like this 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com

June 11, 202628 min

How Investing Works

If investing has ever felt confusing, overwhelming, or like everyone else got a manual you somehow missed, this episode is for you. In this episode, I break down how investing actually works from the ground up. We cover what an investment really is, how compound interest creates wealth, why diversification matters, and the biggest mistakes that cause people to lose money. Most importantly, I want you to see that investing isn't complicated. It's simply a skill that nobody taught us. When you understand the foundations, investing stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling empowering. Tune in to learn: What an investment actually is (+ why things like cars, boats, and even some houses aren't necessarily investments) How compound interest really works using a simple apple orchard analogy Why the second decade of investing is exponentially more valuable than the first The biggest investing mistakes people make, from stock picking and crypto concentration to relying on underperforming advisors How to set up investments properly, know your financial freedom numbers, and build a portfolio that grows wealth predictably over time 💰 WORK WITH ME: 🚀 The 7 Figure Portfolio: a 6 week accelerator to 2-3X your investment returns + build a low maintenance portfolio on track for 7 figures without a Wall Street dude. DM me on IG or FB with '7-FIG' 💰 Join the Compounding Queens Secret Telegram here: https://t.me/compoundingqueens Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kristenwonch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kristenwonch.xox Email: kristen@kristenwonch.com