Everyone's Talkin' Money
New York Times Top 4 Money Podcast with over 24 million downloads! Ever wake up at 3 a.m. in a full-blown panic, wondering if you’ll ever have “enough” money? Maybe you’re making more than ever, but somehow, the worry never goes away. You stress over every purchase, second-guess every money move, and still feel like you’re one wrong decision away from losing it all. Here’s the truth: It’s not just about the dollars—it’s about what’s happening in your head. Welcome to Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, the podcast that finally tells it like it is: your emotions, thoughts...
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Why Money Keeps Becoming Your New Year’s Resolution
<p>Every January, money becomes part of the New Year’s resolution conversation. Paying off debt, saving more, getting better with money. And while those goals are common, they’re usually not the real issue.</p> <p>In this episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari explains why money keeps showing up on your New Year’s resolution list year after year, and what that pattern is actually telling you about your financial life. This isn’t about discipline, motivation, or willpower. It’s about whether your money systems are designed for the life you’re actually living.</p> <p>If you feel like...
You Are Not Your Bank Account: Separating Self-Worth from Net Worth
<p>If you’ve ever opened your banking app and felt your stomach drop — like the number on the screen said something about who you are — this episode is for you.</p> <p>Many of us have absorbed a quiet but destructive belief: that financial success equals personal value. That debt means you’re irresponsible. That renting means you’re behind. That earning less means you’re not trying hard enough. And that belief doesn’t just hurt emotionally — it shapes how we spend, save, work, and make decisions every day.</p> <p>In this episode, we pull that belief apart and put mo...
Best of 2025: Boring Money Moves that Actually Work
<p>Shari is back with another Best of 2025 episode. This time we are talking Boring Money Moves, it is one of her 40 Money Moves at 40 episodes she released in September. </p> <p>Mindset matters — but without solid systems, it won’t get you very far. In this episode of 40 Money Lessons at 40, we’re talking about the unglamorous money moves that quietly build real stability.</p> <p>This is the stuff that doesn’t trend on Instagram but actually changes your financial life: paying yourself first, living one month ahead, setting up simple bank systems, and creating routines that remove stress i...
Best of 2025 Stop Budgeting, Start Choosing: Why traditional budgets fail and what to do instead
<p>Does the word “budget” still make your shoulders tense? Same. And that reaction isn’t a personal failing—it’s a sign that most budgeting advice was never built for real life. In this rereleased episode, we throw out the guilt, the restriction, and the rules that don’t stick, and replace them with a spending plan that actually works with how you live, earn, and decide.</p> <p>This conversation breaks down why traditional budgets tend to fall apart (hint: it’s not because you lack discipline) and how to build a values-based spending plan that supports growth, security, and...
Best of 2025: 6 Money Biases That are Sabotaging Your Money Goals
<p>You’ve got the budget app. You’re reading the personal finance books. You know what you should be doing with your money—so why does it still feel so hard to follow through?</p> <p>In this Best of 2025 episode of Everyone’s Talkin’ Money, Shari breaks down six sneaky psychological biases that shape your money decisions without you even realizing it. From anchoring to optimism bias, these aren’t personal flaws—they’re predictable brain glitches. But once you spot them, you can stop them.</p> <p>You’ll walk away understanding: What anchoring bias is and why it makes that...
If I’m Doing Everything Right, Why Doesn’t This Feel Better? - Listener Q&A!
<p>You did the work.</p> <p>You earn good money.</p> <p>You’re saving, investing—or at least trying to.</p> <p>So why does it still feel unsettled?</p> <p>In this Ask Shari episode, Shari Rash, founder of GWA Wealth, answers real listener questions from women who are objectively doing well with money—but emotionally stuck in doubt, comparison, and quiet anxiety.</p> <p>You’ll hear questions like:</p> <p>“How do I start investing without feeling reckless?” </p> <p>“Why do I keep moving the financial goalposts?”</p> <p> “How do I know if I actually need to...
Scarcity Isn’t About Money—It’s About Self-Trust
<p>If you’ve been saying yes to the wrong clients, under-pricing out of fear, or treating exhaustion like a strategy, this one’s for you. </p> <p>Bianca D'Alessio, CEO/founder of The Masters Division, Managing Director at Nest Seekers Development Marketing, #1 Real Estate Broker in NYC & NY State, and author of Mastering Intentions—joins Shari to unpack how high-achieving women move from scarcity to self-trust. </p> <p>We get into values-aligned decisions, setting real boundaries, building simple systems that compound, and a grown-woman version of “manifestation” you can actually use.</p> <p>Get your Seven Day Sprint here!</p> <p>You’...
Holiday Spending Survival Guide: The How-Much-Is-Too-Much Budget
<p>If you’ve already blown your holiday gift budget… breathe. You are not the only one scrolling through your cart at 11 p.m., refreshing the screen, praying the total magically drops by $200. Your holiday spending didn’t “get away from you.” It sprinted off in glitter-covered sneakers — and today we’re going to get you back in control.</p> <p>In this episode, Shari breaks down why the holidays turn even the savviest women into overspending zombies, how guilt and obligation collide with Pinterest-level expectations, and what really causes December budgets to explode (hint: it’s not just the gifts). </p> <p>...
Money Blindspots: Why Smart Women Get Caught Off Guard
<p>So many smart, successful women are running companies, leading teams, and managing full lives… yet flying blind when it comes to their own household finances. Not because they’re clueless, but because money is quiet when you ignore it — and trust feels easier than clarity.</p> <p>In this episode, Shari breaks down the real reason high-earning women get financially blindsided and the three guardrails every woman needs to stay informed, secure, and empowered. </p> <p>Then forensic accountant Tracy Coenen joins the conversation to reveal what she sees behind the scenes: the blind spots, red flags, and financial dynami...
Permission Granted (Part 2): Fear, Freedom, and Writing a New Money Story with Carl Richards
<p>In Part 2 of this intimate conversation, Shari continues her discussion with Carl Richards, the New York Times “Sketch Guy.” If Part 1 was about the behavior behind money, Part 2 is about the beliefs behind your life.</p> <p>Carl opens up about how his simple sketches began, how a single comment from his wife reshaped his entire career, and why permission—not math—is often the missing piece in big financial and life decisions. </p> <p>He shares unforgettable stories, including the woman who left her prestigious Wall Street law job to return home and help her father run the family f...
