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"We will never solve the feminization of power until we solve the masculinity of wealth." - Gloria Steinem. On this podcast, we're going to call out those ways that women are consistently left behind financially. But most importantly, how women can help themselves. Join hosts Barbara Provost & Maggie Nielsen as they help you navigate the ins and outs of financial independence so that you can be financially fearless. They'll connect you with helpful resources and compelling stories from women all across the country. Whether it's buying a house, preparing for retirement, dealing with divorce, there won't be a single question off the table. Maggie is a partner and Barbara is the founder of Purse Strings, a two-part model that's all about providing women the tools and resources they need to help them learn and understand what they need to know to make good financial decisions. And they help connect women with attorneys, financial planners, realtors, and many other financial professionals who have the expertise and desire to serve the female market. Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About can be your place for tools, resources, education and a place to ask the important questions on your mind (or even better, the - you know - you aren't talking about). Find out more about Purse Strings by visiting https://pursestrings.co/ and we can't wait to connect with you on the podcast!
Women & Money: The Shit We Don't Talk About! | Purse Strings
Ep 8: Supporting Female Entrepreneurs with Violette de Ayala
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Women are starting more businesses today than ever before. While running your own company is rewarding it can also be a lot of hard work, having a connected network of professionals that understand the unique struggles you face as CEO and as a woman is essential.
On today’s episode, Violette de Ayala the founder and CEO of Femcity joins us to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and how she is helping female entrepreneurs through community, sharing knowledge, and more. As a partner with Purse Strings, Femcity works together to support female entrepreneurs and their financial needs.
Starting her company in 2009, Femcity has grown exponentially. They provide entrepreneurs with coaching, networking, online resources, and more. With more than 70 chapters throughout the United States and Canada, their goal is to help over a million women on their business journey.
Join us today as we discuss:
- Women realize they want more work-life balance, better pay, and more opportunities
- The benefits and difficulties of running your own business
- The importance of feeling worthy and having a support system
- Mistakes people make when starting their first business
- Collaborating with other brands, businesses, and women
Learn more about Femcity and Violette: https://femcity.com/
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2:39 – Welcome Violette!
7:25 – Women moving away from corporate
10:50 – Owning a business isn’t for the faint of heart
14:51 – Doing something you love at work
17:22 – Helping other people through business
19:45 – Success factors she’s seen
22:17 – Biggest mistakes people make
25:26 – Think about your superpower!
27:56 – Collaborate with others
30:13 – How can you reach out to Violette?
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