WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women podcast

WSJ Secrets of Wealthy Women

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.

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.

 

#50

Introducing ‘As We Work’

“ [As We Work] (https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/as-we-work?mod=podcasts_tile) ” is a new podcast from the Wall Street Journal about the changing workplace and what you need to know to navigate it. Every week, we’ll speak with experts, Journal reporters, and you about how our jobs intersect with everything else. In season one, we break down how our relationship to work has evolved in the wake of the pandemic and other social phenomena. Hosted by Tess Vigeland. For further reading on pay transparency, check out WSJ reporter Chip Cutter's January article " [You'll Soon Get to See Pay on NYC Job Postings] (https://www.wsj.com/articles/goldman-google-and-just-about-every-nyc-employer-will-soon-have-to-disclose-pay-secrets-11643365982?st=o5zo7dawrcd4ntj&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink) ," as well as Dr. Jake Rosenfeld's book " [You're Paid What You're Worth – and Other Myths of the Modern Economy] (https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674916593) ." Questions? Story ideas? Want to tell us how much you make? Email us at [AsWeWork@wsj.com] (mailto:aswework@wsj.com) . ... Read more

25 Mar 2022

30 MINS

30:44

25 Mar 2022


#49

Toni Ko: On the Beauty Of Building Your Own Business

Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics and Bespoke Beauty Brands, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's launching a new makeup line amid the pandemic. Help us shape our future coverage of women and money. Share your feedback at wsj.com/secrets ... Read more

25 Sep 2020

15 MINS

15:14

25 Sep 2020


#48

Katie Rodan + Kathy Fields: Serial Skin-Care Entrepreneurs

Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields, co-founders of skincare treatment Proactiv and their namesake brand, Rodan + Fields, tell WSJ's Veronica Dagher what they've learned about partnership and building companies. ... Read more

16 Sep 2020

27 MINS

27:28

16 Sep 2020


#47

Emily Ramshaw: On Launching a Nonprofit Amid Covid-19

Emily Ramshaw, cofounder of women-focused nonprofit media company the 19th*, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's adapted her organization to the coronavirus and why the untold stories of the female electorate matter. ... Read more

09 Sep 2020

13 MINS

13:29

09 Sep 2020


#46

Angela Yee: Mastering the Side Hustle

Angela Yee, co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she manages multiple streams of income and what she's learned about investing. ... Read more

02 Sep 2020

25 MINS

25:22

02 Sep 2020


#45

Tami Erwin: Verizon Business CEO On Leading a Global Team Remotely

Tami Erwin, executive vice president and chief executive of Verizon Business Group, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's adapted her 26,000 employees to remote work and what managers can do to help working parents thrive in the pandemic. ... Read more

26 Aug 2020

28 MINS

28:02

26 Aug 2020


#44

Marla Beck: How Covid-19 is Changing the Beauty Business

Marla Beck, co-founder and chief executive of beauty company Bluemercury, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's adapted her business amid the pandemic and what's ahead for the luxury beauty industry. ... Read more

19 Aug 2020

28 MINS

28:27

19 Aug 2020


#43

Vanessa Williams: Defying Other People's Expectations

Vanessa Williams, award-winning actress and singer, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's coped with racism in the entertainment industry and how she's working to end inequality for other performers. ... Read more

12 Aug 2020

28 MINS

28:21

12 Aug 2020


#42

Erin Loos Cutraro: On Why Women Should Run for Office

Erin Loos Cutraro, founder of She Should Run, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher what prevents women from running for elected office and how she's working to change that. ... Read more

05 Aug 2020

27 MINS

27:51

05 Aug 2020


#41

Sarah Deer: Empowering Tribal Nations to Protect Native Women

Sarah Deer, Native American lawyer and MacArthur fellow, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's worked for justice for Native survivors of sexual abuse and domestic violence and why the recent Supreme Court Oklahoma land ruling matters. ... Read more

29 Jul 2020

26 MINS

26:29

29 Jul 2020


#40

Karen Altfest: On How Women Want To Talk About Money

Karen Altfest, executive vice president of Altfest Personal Wealth Management, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's managed a long career in finance and how she's helped women and widows. ... Read more

22 Jul 2020

24 MINS

24:17

22 Jul 2020


#39

Stacy Lewis: Striving for Equity in Women's Golf

Stacy Lewis, a professional golfer on the LPGA tour, explains to WSJ's Veronica Dagher how the sport has changed for women and how she's getting through the pandemic. ... Read more

15 Jul 2020

19 MINS

19:32

15 Jul 2020


#38

Jane Schwartzberg: Taking Hold of Your Finances Amid Illness

Jane Schwartzberg, managing director at UBS wealth management, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how serious illness forced her to get involved with her finances and why managing money before an emergency is so important. ... Read more

08 Jul 2020

20 MINS

20:54

08 Jul 2020


#37

Carol Lavin Bernick: Leading A Family Business

In this encore episode, Carol Lavin Bernick, the former executive chairman of Alberto-Culver, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher about her family business and how she's helping restaurant owners and families during the coronavirus crisis. ... Read more

01 Jul 2020

30 MINS

30:23

01 Jul 2020


#36

Arlan Hamilton: Empowering Underrepresented Founders

Arlan Hamilton, founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's helping to make the venture capital world more diverse and how far the industry still has to go. ... Read more

24 Jun 2020

30 MINS

30:50

24 Jun 2020


#35

Yeardley Smith: On Voicing Lisa Simpson and Becoming an LGBT Advocate

Yeardley Smith, who plays "Lisa" on the hit show The Simpsons, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she learned to accept her voice and how she uses it to be an ally to the LGBT community. ... Read more

17 Jun 2020

31 MINS

31:03

17 Jun 2020


#34

Lanaya Irvin: Talking About Race At Work

Lanaya Irvin, president of the Center for Talent Innovation, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher why she thinks it's important to have discussions about race in the workplace and how the killing of George Floyd sparked a conversation at her own organization. ... Read more

10 Jun 2020

27 MINS

27:49

10 Jun 2020


#33

Terri Jackson: Playing to Win in the WNBPA

Terri Jackson, executive director of the Women's National Basketball Players Association, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she negotiated a big pay raise on behalf of the players and how she's helping steward the league's union through the coronavirus crisis. ... Read more

03 Jun 2020

29 MINS

29:14

03 Jun 2020


#32

Julie Smolyansky: Adapting Amid Tragedy

Julie Smolyansky, chief executive of Lifeway Foods, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she's coped with crises and adapted her family's cultured milk business amid the coronavirus. ... Read more

27 May 2020

29 MINS

29:02

27 May 2020


#31

Kelley Brooke: Reimaging Golf Amid Coronavirus

In this encore episode, Kelley Brooke, director of golf at the Bethpage Golf Course and the 2018 LPGA Professional of the Year, tells WSJ's Veronica Dagher how she thinks golf will change as courses reopen and how she's thrived as a woman in the sport. ... Read more

20 May 2020

26 MINS

26:10

20 May 2020


#30

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. ... Read more

13 May 2020

30 MINS

30:24

13 May 2020


#29

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. ... Read more

06 May 2020

29 MINS

29:46

06 May 2020


#28

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. ... Read more

29 Apr 2020

28 MINS

28:07

29 Apr 2020


#27

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. ... Read more

22 Apr 2020

21 MINS

21:16

22 Apr 2020


#26

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 personal financial decisions. If you have a question or comment about how to tackle your career and money, you can text or call our Secrets hotline at (314) 200-5947. We may use your message on one of our podcasts. ... Read more

15 Apr 2020

22 MINS

22:22

15 Apr 2020


#25

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. ... Read more

08 Apr 2020

28 MINS

28:04

08 Apr 2020


#24

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. ... Read more

01 Apr 2020

25 MINS

25:09

01 Apr 2020


#23

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 Prevention Lifeline is 1800-273-8255. ... Read more

26 Mar 2020

26 MINS

26:45

26 Mar 2020


#22

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. ... Read more

19 Mar 2020

24 MINS

24:27

19 Mar 2020


#21

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. ... Read more

04 Mar 2020

25 MINS

25:25

04 Mar 2020