WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women

The Wall Street Journal

Empower yourself financially. Successful women executives, workplace pioneers, self-made entrepreneurs, industry trendsetters and money-savvy experts reveal insights on how to get ahead, reach your goals, and achieve professional success. They join host Veronica Dagher every Tuesday.

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149 episodes
Updated Mar 25, 2022

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May 13, 2020 · 28 min
Maysoon Zayid: On Finding Resilience and Laughter Amid Pain
In this encore episode, comedian, writer and disabilities advocate Maysoon Zayid tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how the coronavirus has impacted those who perform for a living and how she's coping financially.
May 6, 2020 · 28 min
Naomi Hirabayshi: Changing Mental Health Conversations During Covid-19
In this encore episode, Naomi Hirabayshi, co-founder and co-creator of the Shine app, gives WSJ's Veronica Dagher an update on how the wellness company has adapted during the coronavirus crisis and why she thinks it's become more socially acceptable to speak about mental health issues. Text or call our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947 to let us know how you're managing your mental health and wellness during the coronavirus crisis. We might use your comment on an upcoming show.
Apr 29, 2020 · 26 min
Cate Luzio: On How Small Businesses Can Survive the Coronavirus Crisis
Cate Luzio, founder of Luminary, a female-focused work space in NYC, explains how she's adapting her business in a world of social-distancing. What's your secret to staying calm and managing your career and money during this difficult time? Text or call in your survival strategy to our hotline at (314) 200-5947 and we may share it on the podcast.
Apr 22, 2020 · 19 min
Mona Sinha: On Using Millions to Help Women in Need
In this encore episode, Mona Sinha, board chair of Women Moving Millions, tells WSJs' Veronica Dagher how women can work together to help society's most vulnerable people and why she's raising awareness about gender inequality. If you're a small business owner, we'd like to hear from you. Call or text our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947 and share your tips for keeping your business afloat.
Apr 15, 2020 · 20 min
Meredith Moore: Managing Your Money During Coronavirus
Meredith Moore, a financial planner and founder of Artisan Financial Strategies, talks to WSJ's Veronica Dagher about how to manage finances in this difficult time. She talks about taking control of your finances in a downturn (1:28), where to draw from for financial support (7:55), and which financial plans to put on hold (12:37). We want to remind listeners that even if you find tips from WSJ or Meredith helpful, it's important to consult a certified financial professional before making any pe
Apr 8, 2020 · 26 min
Dawn Lafreeda: Managing Denny's Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Dawn Lafreeda, one of the largest Denny's franchisees in the country, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's running 90 restaurants during the past month and how she's supporting her employees during the coronavirus pandemic. For next week's episode: Have a question about your personal finances that you'd like answered on the show? Text or call-in to our Secrets hotline at (314)-200-5947.
Apr 1, 2020 · 23 min
Marianne Ruggiero: Managing Your Career During Coronavirus
Marianne Ruggiero, a career coach, explains to the WSJ's Veronica Dagher, how to navigate your career amid the coronavirus crisis or rebuild it if you've already lost your job. Have a question about your personal finances that you'd like answered on the show? Text or call-in to our Secrets hotline at (314)-200-5947. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. Google Analytics and Excel Ninja were resources mentioned on the show.
Mar 26, 2020 · 25 min
Karol Ward: How to Reduce Anxiety and Loneliness During Coronavirus
Karol Ward, a therapist and confidence coach, explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to deal with the current situation. Have a question about managing your career or want to share your strategy for work success during this time? Text or call-in a message to our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947. You may be featured on one of our podcasts. For further support, contact your company's employee assistance program. Calm and Headspace were meditation apps mentioned on the show. The National Suicide Pr
Mar 19, 2020 · 22 min
Wendy Nguyen: Instagram Star Opens Up About Trauma & Success
In this encore episode, Wendy Nguyen, Instagram star and founder of Wendy's Lookbook, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how trauma helped fuel her success as a social-media influencer and CBD entrepreneur.
Mar 4, 2020 · 23 min
Emily Ramshaw: On Highlighting Women's Voices in the Media
Emily Ramshaw, former Texas Tribune editor-in-chief and co-founder of The 19th* talks to WSJ's Veronica Dagher about the challenges of launching a nonprofit media company and how covering women and politics could change the national conversation.
Feb 26, 2020 · 28 min
Toni Ko: On the Personal Sacrifices of Entrepreneurship
Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics and serial entrepreneur, speaks with WSJ's Veronica Dagher about the business lessons she learned from her Korean parents, the lack of glamour in entrepreneurship, and the surprise disappointment of a well-earned early retirement.
Feb 19, 2020 · 22 min
Lidia Bastianich: On Being the Only Woman in the Kitchen
Best-selling cookbook author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich tells the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she created her global food empire, thrived in a male-dominated industry and what she's doing to make commercial kitchens safer for women.
Feb 12, 2020 · 21 min
Isabel Allende: The Wisdom of Aging
Best-selling Chilean-American author Isabel Allende speaks with the WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her new book, "A Long Petal of the Sea," a novel that tackles immigration, how she coped with enormous tragedy and why she's excited about aging.
Feb 5, 2020 · 20 min
Kathy Ireland: Knowing Your Worth and Protecting Your Boundaries
Former supermodel turned business mogul Kathy Ireland speaks with WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her new book, "Fashion Jungle," a novel about sexual harassment in the fashion industry, how she's maintained her brand identity despite an expansive empire and how to turn rejection and negative feedback into a career boost.
Jan 29, 2020 · 16 min
Maeve DuVally: On Becoming a Transgender Woman on Wall Street
Maeve DuVally, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she transitioned while working at a major financial firm and how she found her authentic self.
Jan 22, 2020 · 22 min
Naomi Hirabayshi and Marah Lidey on Why They Made the Shine App
Shine app co-founders, Naomi Hirabayshi and Marah Lidey, tell WSJ's Veronica Dagher how as two young, female tech founders and women of color what it's like to start a company with a friend, raise venture capital funding and change the conversation about mental health.
Dec 25, 2019 · 17 min
Jen Sincero on Achieving Your Money Dreams
In this encore episode, Jen Sincero, author of the 'You are a Badass' book series, tells the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to get out of your own way and achieve your goals.
Dec 18, 2019 · 28 min
How To Jump Start Your Career in 2020
Career coaches Marianne Ruggiero and Rita Kakati Shah tell the WSJ's Veronica Dagher how to benchmark your career success, land a sponsor and get paid what you're worth.
Dec 11, 2019 · 20 min
Therese Tucker: Starting A Software Company at 40
Therese Tucker, founder and chief executive of software company BlackLine Inc., explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how her gender shaped her career and why she chose to start a technology company.
Dec 4, 2019 · 24 min
How to Take Charge of Your Debt
In a special panel discussion, three personal finance experts -- Stacy Tisdale, Erin Lowry and Jill Schlesinger -- join the Wall Street Journal's Veronica Dagher to discuss how they've coped with different types of debt and give tips on how to get out.

WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women

Maysoon Zayid: On Finding Resilience and Laughter Amid Pain

Naomi Hirabayshi: Changing Mental Health Conversations During Covid-19

Cate Luzio: On How Small Businesses Can Survive the Coronavirus Crisis

Mona Sinha: On Using Millions to Help Women in Need

Meredith Moore: Managing Your Money During Coronavirus

Dawn Lafreeda: Managing Denny's Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Marianne Ruggiero: Managing Your Career During Coronavirus

Karol Ward: How to Reduce Anxiety and Loneliness During Coronavirus

Wendy Nguyen: Instagram Star Opens Up About Trauma & Success

Emily Ramshaw: On Highlighting Women's Voices in the Media

Toni Ko: On the Personal Sacrifices of Entrepreneurship

Lidia Bastianich: On Being the Only Woman in the Kitchen

Isabel Allende: The Wisdom of Aging

Kathy Ireland: Knowing Your Worth and Protecting Your Boundaries

Maeve DuVally: On Becoming a Transgender Woman on Wall Street

Naomi Hirabayshi and Marah Lidey on Why They Made the Shine App

Jen Sincero on Achieving Your Money Dreams

How To Jump Start Your Career in 2020

Therese Tucker: Starting A Software Company at 40

How to Take Charge of Your Debt