Woman-Owned Wallet: The Podcast

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💰 Woman-Owned Wallet: The Podcast is where money meets empowerment —with a little chaos, a lot of cursing, and plenty of sound effects. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and unapologetic financial feminist , Amanda Dare , this show breaks down the walls of money talk in ways other podcasts just don’t. From running a bold, feminist marketplace featuring 50+ woman-owned brands to leading walking tours of women-led businesses in Louisville, Amanda is all about putting money where it matters —into the wallets of women. Now, she’s bringing that same energy to the mic. Ranked #83 in the Top 100 Money Podcasts and #4 in the Money Mindset Chart , this show is a must-listen for anyone looking to level up their money mindset, build wealth, and gain financial independence—without the boring finance bro jargon . Each episode, Amanda sits down with inspiring women in business for real, unfiltered money talks —the highs, the lows, the “WTF am I doing?” moments, and the WOW wins that changed everything. Expect candid, curse-filled conversations on money management, entrepreneurship, investing strategies, budgeting tips, financial literacy, side hustles, and passive income —all with a side of laughter, sound effects, and zero shame . ✨ Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a side hustler, or just someone who wants to grow your savings, build wealth, or stop feeling weird about money , this podcast will leave you feeling empowered, entertained, and ready to secure the bag . 💸 Your wallet empowers. Their dreams enrich the world. That’s the WOW factor.

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May 21, 2026Episode 51 hr 21 min

69 | You Can Heal Your Money Mindset Without Burning Out with Elevated Impact Owner CeCe

If you’ve ever looked at your prices and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. I’m sitting down with Chonice “Cece,” founder of Elevated Impact and a nervous system coach, to talk about the real reason so many women overwork, undercharge, and second-guess themselves even when the results are right in front of them.We get into what it actually means to feel seen and heard, and why that need doesn’t make you “too much.” It makes you human. From the “evidence locker” (a simple way to fight imposter syndrome with receipts from your own life) to the messy work of boundaries and healthy detachment, we connect mental health to money mindset in a way that feels practical, not preachy. I also share how chronic illness and my endometriosis journey forced me to rebuild support, advocate for myself, and stop letting other people’s comfort decide my limits.Then we go straight into the hard stuff: pricing your services, charging for speaking and expertise, and refusing unpaid opportunities that quietly devalue women entrepreneurs. Cece breaks down her action-oriented coaching style and how accountability helps you turn insight into real change. She also shares what she’s building next, including a scholarship program that blends emotional wellness with money management and investing.If you’re ready to earn with more self trust and less burnout, hit play, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more women can find the tools that actually help.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

May 12, 2026Episode 41 hr 28 min

68 | Your Clothes Can Say What You Mean Before You Do with Kate Kravchenko

Your closet might be the loudest story you’re telling, even when you don’t say a word. I’m sitting down with my fashion bestie and trusted truth-teller, Ikaterina “Kate” Kravchenko of Kravchenko Styling, to unpack why getting dressed can feel weirdly emotional and why a closet cleanout can bring up memories, guilt, and identity all at once. We get into the pieces we keep because they mattered, and the pieces we keep because they cost money, plus the mindset shift that hits like a lightning bolt: everything in your home used to be money. Kate shares her journey from retail and sustainable fashion into personal styling, including what layoffs taught her about the illusion of “safe” jobs and how survival mode can shape every decision. We talk about building a wardrobe with structure using her style DNA framework, balancing foundation basics with statement and dopamine dressing pieces, and why women’s bodies and lives change in seasons, not straight lines. Then we go full strategy: color analysis, dressing for the message you want to send, and why there’s no “bad outfit,” only an outfit that doesn’t match your goal. Kate also explains why real style transformation isn’t one shopping trip, it’s a process that often mirrors inner work like therapy, confidence building, and learning what you actually want. If you’ve been craving a more intentional wardrobe, sustainable style choices, and a calmer relationship with getting dressed, hit play, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s in a transition. After you listen, leave a review and tell us what style question you want answered next.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

May 6, 2026Episode 31 hr 23 min

67 | A For Profit Business Can Still Build Real Community with Nachely Martinez Owner of Sweet Colada

A cafe can be more than coffee. It can be a living room, a culture lesson, a collaboration hub, and a reminder that your dollar has power.We’re kicking off Season 7 with Nachely from Sweet Colada, a Cuban cafe in Louisville’s Shelby Park, and we go way beyond the menu. Nachely shares how her family’s Cuban roots shaped everything from the recipes to the design choice that makes the space feel like home. We talk cafecitos, coladas meant for sharing, and the deep craftsmanship behind “simple” things like guava and Cuban bread that take decades to perfect. If you love stories about small business ownership, authentic branding, and building a community-centered business, you’ll feel right at home here.Then we get into the money and mindset side: why people so often assume women-led, mission-driven work should be a nonprofit, and how that belief quietly devalues women-owned businesses. We unpack the messy cultural baggage around the word “feminism,” why “equal respect” can be a powerful reframe, and how a for profit company can still create measurable community impact without apologizing for revenue.We also talk about modern trust, from the pressure to be “perfect” on social media to the real fear of AI misinformation shaping what our parents believe. We end on what we can control: showing up, building local relationships, and investing in neighborhoods like Shelby Park where collaboration helps everyone grow. If this conversation hits, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find women-owned businesses and the stories behind them.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

April 28, 2026Episode 248 min

66 | How Woman Owned Wallet Becomes A Media Company For Women-Owned Business Growth

I’m going to be real: closing a storefront after 15 years changes everything. But it also cleared the space to rebuild Woman Owned Wallet into what it’s been trying to become for a long time, a media company that connects community investors with women-owned businesses and makes local economic development feel personal. If you’ve been craving a healthier relationship with money, more sustainable entrepreneurship, and a community that actually sees you, this one is for you. We talk about the mindset shift I’ve been living inside, from being called “selfish” for taking care of myself to choosing “self-most” instead. That inner work is not fluffy, it’s the foundation for showing up selfless on the outside without chasing approval or competing for credit. I also share why I’m drawn to a circle model of leadership, where everyone’s gifts matter and the future sits at the center of the community. Then we get practical: what the WoW world looks like now across the podcast, the Woman Owned Wallet YouTube show, the Woman-Owned Wallet Tour, events, Penny the Piggy Bank, and the WOW Directory. I break down how we’re using SEO, backlinks, and a simple $48/year listing to help women-owned businesses get found on Google, plus why supporting women-owned businesses keeps money circulating locally. I also share the behind-the-scenes reality of financial recovery, debt payoff, and why building a flexible contractor team helps us keep creating without breaking people in the process. We wrap with what’s next: updated women-owned maps, Woman-Owned Wednesdays coworking meetups, and WoW Summer Camp at Progress Park, a playful leadership conference with workshop-style campfire sessions and a choose-your-own-trail day. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves women-owned businesses, and leave a review so more moneymakers can find us.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

April 23, 2026Episode 11 hr 4 min

65 | Wildest Dreams and Worst Nightmares Happen Every Day in Entrepreneurship

Your wildest dreams and your worst nightmares can absolutely happen at the same time, and I’m living proof. I’m back for Season 7 with a real-time debrief of the last six months of 2025: recovering from endometriosis excision surgery, navigating chronic inflammation, and trying to rebuild my nervous system while still leading a fast-moving women-owned brand. If you’ve ever felt like your body, brain, and business were all asking for attention at once, this one will hit home.I also take you behind the scenes of the Woman Owned Wallet show pilot, from the joy of filming to the cracks that showed up in editing and communication. The hardest moment? Hosting a premiere party without having seen the final cut first. We talk creative control, boundaries, and what it means to show up in full integrity even when you’re scared, overstimulated, or unsure how things will land.Then we zoom out to what’s next: the Woman Owned Wallet Tour and the idea that spending is community investment. I share why I’m reframing “customers” as community investors, how we’re mapping women-owned businesses in Louisville, Kentucky, and why financial wellness starts with where you choose to put your dollar. You’ll also hear about Penny the Piggy Bank, our new children’s book built to teach money mindset early, plus the growth of Pinkmas Bash and what it takes to design events with real care.Finally, I tell the truth about closing the WoW storefront: the relief, the grief, the safety issues, the construction losses, and the identity shift of stepping away from retail. WoW is still here, expanding, and getting more aligned than ever. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s rebuilding, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

July 24, 20251 hr 2 min

64 | Future of Woman-Owned Wallet with Amanda Dare

What happens when a middle child with chronic pain creates a feminist retail empire? You get Woman-Owned Wallet – a movement that's part store, part media company, and full-on economic revolution. Welcome to the season six finale where founder Amanda Dare takes the mic solo to reveal major transformations ahead. After closing WOW Factor Collective and weathering ongoing construction challenges at the storefront, Amanda shares her vision for WOW's future: a YouTube series spotlighting woman-owned businesses across America. Think of it as the feminist answer to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives – a travel show mapping the incredible entrepreneurs who deserve your dollars.But this evolution isn't just about business. Amanda bravely recounts her decades-long health battle that culminated in recent surgery for endometriosis, a condition affecting one in ten women yet chronically underdiagnosed and understudied. Through tearful reflection, she connects her personal healing journey with WOW's mission of creating safe, feminine spaces where women's experiences are validated rather than dismissed. The serendipitous moment when a gynecologist shopping in her store finally pointed her toward diagnosis perfectly illustrates why community matters – we solve problems together that we can't solve alone.The episode also includes a bittersweet announcement about COO Adrienne's departure after nearly seven years of partnership, plus Amanda's reading of her recent Force Magazine article outlining how WOW is building economic power for women through "funny financial feminism." From guided tours and podcasts to an upcoming children's book starring Penny the piggy bank, Amanda reveals how putting money in women's wallets creates ripple effects throughout communities.Ready to join a sisterhood of moneymakers who believe spending can be activism? Subscribe now for season seven and remember – when it comes to building the village we all need, sometimes you have to be the villager first.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

July 9, 2025Episode 91 hr 21 min

63 | Ending Period Poverty with Reina and Candice, Owners of For Lady's Sake

When Candice handed a woman tampons outside a store and saw the immediate relief wash over her face, she couldn't stop wondering: what do people experiencing homelessness do when they get their periods? That question sparked a revolutionary nonprofit that's challenging how we address period poverty.Candice and Raina, co-founders of For Ladies' Sake, join us to share how their organization is fighting period poverty through three powerful channels: education, legislation, and accessibility. What began as one woman "slinging pads out of the back of her Volkswagen" transformed into a structured nonprofit when Raina gifted Candice the incorporation paperwork as a wedding present—possibly the most meaningful wedding gift in history.The stories they share are both heartbreaking and inspiring. From advocating at Menstrual Equity Lobby Day to providing over 900 people with period products in their first full year, these women are dismantling stigma one conversation at a time. Their innovative "period pods"—similar to Little Free Libraries but filled with menstrual products—will soon provide 24/7 access in neighborhoods with the greatest need.Perhaps most striking is how For Ladies' Sake approaches conversations about periods with everyone from reluctant men to curious teenagers. They've created safe spaces where people can ask questions, express concerns, and learn about menstrual health without judgment. As they beautifully demonstrate, period poverty isn't just a women's issue—it's a human dignity issue that affects entire communities.Want to support their mission? Purchase green heart-shaped sunglasses through our See the Love campaign, where $5 from each pair goes directly to For Ladies' Sake. Together, we can ensure that no one has to choose between food and period products ever again.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

July 2, 2025Episode 81 hr 11 min

62 | Strength in Sisterhood with Breketa Goodwin, Owner of I am Breketa Goodwin

What happens when you pair a financial conversation with deep spiritual healing? Magic unfolds as Amanda Dare welcomes Brie (Brekita) Goodwin, a spiritual consultant whose approach to money transcends traditional advice by going straight to the soul.Brie doesn't just talk about money—she reveals how our relationship with ourselves shapes everything about our financial reality. Through her work with candle-making workshops aligned with moon cycles, she creates spaces where people can reconnect with their intuition and true desires. As she explains, "We're not just building a candle. We're learning how to trust our intuition through this process."The conversation takes unexpected turns as Brie shares her personal journey that began in 2015 when she packed up everything and moved to Louisville. This bold step allowed her to question inherited beliefs about money, love, and purpose. "I had to identify what was mine and what was not mine," she explains, revealing how this self-discovery process transformed her relationship with abundance.One of the most powerful moments comes when Brie distinguishes between discipline and devotion in our financial practices. "Fuck discipline," she says candidly. "When you can create habits out of devotion, you now are living a life of reverence." This shift from punishment to love creates sustainable financial behaviors rooted in self-worth rather than external validation.Throughout their heartfelt exchange, both women share vulnerable moments of realization—from Amanda's therapeutic journey to Brie's practice of holding "board meetings" with different versions of herself. Their laughter, tears, and profound insights create a roadmap for listeners seeking financial abundance through authentic self-connection.Ready to transform your relationship with money by healing your relationship with yourself? This episode offers more than tips—it provides a spiritual framework for understanding that "abundance is everywhere. We are taught to restrict it." Discover how releasing that restriction might be the key to your financial breakthrough.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

June 25, 2025Episode 71 hr 13 min

61 | Is Your Business Right for Venture Capital with Natalia Bishop, Owner of Story Louisville

What if your greatest business asset isn't your product or even your drive, but your relationship with money itself? Natalia Bishop pulls back the curtain on her remarkable journey from immigrant photographer to angel investor, revealing how her unique perspective on wealth created freedom to take bold risks most wouldn't dare.The conversation travels unexpected territory as Natalia shares how making $60,000 annually while living on just $150 a month as a teenager created a powerful money mindset: "Money was never finite for me... I can be more risky with it because it doesn't necessarily become part of my identity." This detachment, far from careless, allowed her to build multiple successful businesses while maintaining clear perspective.Amanda and Natalia dive deep into calculating risk, exploring how entrepreneurs can distinguish between the ventures worth pursuing and those best abandoned. Their candid exchange reveals painful lessons about validating market needs before investing heavily and avoiding the trap of emotional attachment to business ideas. "Just because we experience a problem ourselves doesn't necessarily mean there's a business there," Natalia explains, offering a refreshing counter-narrative to the "follow your passion" startup gospel.Perhaps most illuminating is their discussion about venture capital - specifically who shouldn't pursue it. "Unless you're building a scalable technology-driven business that will be sold for billions, don't go get venture capital," Natalia advises, emphasizing how women entrepreneurs often misalign funding strategies with their actual definitions of success. This practical wisdom serves as both relief and redirection for countless founders feeling pressured to raise money they may not actually need.Whether you're contemplating your first side hustle or scaling your fifth company, this conversation offers rare insight into entrepreneurial evolution, calculated risk-taking, and redefining success on your own terms. Tune in to transform your relationship with both business and money.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

June 18, 2025Episode 61 hr 1 min

60 | Forming Feminist Cities with Gretchen Hunt, from Louisville Metro Office for Women

Step into the vibrant world of feminist city design where strategic sisterhood is reshaping urban spaces to work for everyone. Gretchen Hunt, Director of Louisville's Office for Women, brings her powerful legal background and passionate advocacy to this discussion about how cities can transform when viewed through a gender lens.What happens when we measure a city's safety and functionality by how comfortable women feel moving through it? Louisville has become only the second U.S. city invited to join the global City Hub and Network for Gender Equity (CHANGE), collaborating with metropolises like London, Paris, and Tokyo to reimagine public spaces. Through innovative approaches like "street tagging" exercises where women identify safe and unsafe areas, and workshops where teen girls design parks they'd actually want to use, we're witnessing the tangible impact of feminist urban planning.But this isn't just about physical spaces—it's about economic empowerment too. Hunt explains why investing in women through policies like paid leave for domestic violence survivors isn't just compassionate; it's strategically sound for business retention and crime prevention. The conversation weaves between data-driven approaches and vibrant community-building, showing how "calling people in versus calling people out" creates more inclusive movements for change.From pink-lit storefronts serving as beacons of safety to redesigned parks honoring Black suffragettes, discover how making cities work for women ultimately benefits everyone. As Hunt beautifully puts it, "Stop knocking on closed doors, go into the doors that open... make the party so irresistible that everyone wants to attend."Follow @OFWLOUMETRO on Instagram to learn about upcoming women's night walks, the Office for Women Ambassador Program, and how you can join the movement to create more joyful, safe, and inclusive urban spaces in your own community.Send us Fan MailSupport the showSend us a textShop The Woman-Owned Wallet WebsiteWoman-Owned Brands all on WOW Directory!Find Grants Fast with SKIPFaire - List Your Business for WholesaleDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.