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The author of "Gray Divorce", "Silver Linings" and "Women on Top: Women, Wealth & Social Change" presents a new podcast, Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser. In this podcast, Haleh talks with guests who have each made a crack in the proverbial glass ceiling, are making strides to address societal problems, or are supporting the financial future of women. Haleh and her guests, who represent many different fields - entrepreneurship, finance, journalism, medicine, activism and more – engage in tr ...
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Understanding money isn’t about being rich or getting rich quick, it is about independence and freedom of choice. You are not alone as you struggle with being the perfect wife, mother, daughter, daughter-in-law, and all the other traditional roles assigned to us by our cultures. These pressures can feel overwhelming, and when we add the demands of a career on top of it all, many women choose to pass on dealing with money issues until they are forced to. And that is not the best time to learn ...
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Carolyn Saacke is the Head of Financial Sponsor Coverage at the New York Stock Exchange where she maintains relationships with private equity, venture capital, legal, investment banking and advisory firms for the benefit of capital markets and listed company teams. In this episode of Women on Top with Haleh Moddasser, our guest explains the drop in…
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Julie Castro Abrams is the managing partner at How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm focused on the intersection of female founders and female investors. She is also the CEO of How Women Lead, a network of executive women working to increase female leadership representation on boards and more. Julie engages with Women on Top with Haleh Modd…
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Jaime Davis is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified Family Financial Mediator and Certified Parenting Coordinator. The co-managing partner at Gailor Hunt Davis Taylor & Gibbs, PLLC in Raleigh, NC was selected to Super Lawyers in 2019 and named to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite in Family Law in 2018 and 2019. Jaime is the podcas…
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Helai Hesham is a board-certified doctor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, subspecializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She is an assistant professor of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed her fellowship at Harvard Medical School Massa…
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Stephanie Link is chief investment strategist and portfolio manager at Hightower, a national wealth management firm. When she started her career in finance, Stephanie was just 1 of 3 women on a floor of over 500 working on a trading desk, where they couldn’t wear pantsuits or sleeveless anything, but certainly had to wear stockings no matter the te…
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In this important episode, Haleh is riveted by her conversation with Tracy MacNeal, President and CEO at Materna Medical, a medical device company devoted to improving women’s pelvic health through technology and empowerment. The two discuss the historical lack of medical research specifically done on women, the embarrassment associated with pelvic…
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Haleh speaks with Jean Marie Clarke, Founder of Pax Philomena a clothing brand that fuses rich, Indian block prints and timeless Italian style to create beauty, color and comfort in clothing. Jean talks about growing up in Calcutta, India to Anglo-Indian parents, whose families had been living in India for five generations. Haleh and Jean share the…
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In this kick-off episode of Women On Top with Haleh Moddasser, Haleh speaks with Jane Wollman Rusoff, a tenured journalist, a ThinkAdvisor Contributing Editor, and founder of Family Star Productions. Haleh digs into Jane’s long career interviewing people—everyone from celebrities to elderly loved ones. The two explore the wide diversity of Jane's w…
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Host, Haleh Moddasser introduces her new podcast by explaining what listeners can expect from the show and where they can access it. The first episode, featuring journalist Jane Wollman Rusoff, will publish October 12, 2021, with subsequent episodes dropping on the second Tuesday of each month. Learn more about Haleh Moddasser and her work at www.H…
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Today on Power of the Purse, I’m talking to Errin Weisman, DO, a life coach, podcaster, and fierce wellness advocate who helps inspire female physicians and working moms to do the work they love and absolutely love life. She reminds us that change is possible; the goal is to have a joyful and sustainable career. In this breathtaking episode, Errin …
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Financial Fitness Trainer Tracey Bissett joins us to explain how financial health can be improved just like physical health… and the practical building blocks to do so. She’s a passionate believer that financial literacy is a fundamental life skill, and preaches the lessons she has learned in her 20 years of experience in finance. Tracey is an expe…
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Bari Zahn operates as a tax attorney, business advisor, and General Counsel and has represented a broad array of multinational clients on U.S. and Cross-Border transactions across all industry sectors. Bari reveals what motivated her to become an attorney. She was inspired to harness the law and use it to make meaningful changes in other people’s l…
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Mary Crafts chats with us about making decisions out of love rather than fear. Mary Crafts built what would become the most renowned catering company in Utah. That multi-million dollar empire became the launching pad for so much more. Mary reminds us that it doesn’t matter how many people believe in us; we need to believe in ourselves. On Mary’s jo…
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Wendy Steele reminds us that this country started as men being the breadwinners and women staying at home to raise the kids. When women had more time on their hands, they volunteered, rolled up their sleeves, and did the work. We do so much better, and we get so much more out of our generosity when we give using time, talent, and treasure. Wendy go…
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Joan Lunden shares her personal stories and expertise as both a Boomer woman and an accomplished television personality of over 20 years. Joan starts off by talking about life in the spotlight. Being highly recognizable and appearing on national television every day meant that Joan was not your average working mom! Through intention, organization, …
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Isn’t it time you used your wealth to make a difference in the world? Haleh Moddasser shares her personal stories and professional expertise as both a Boomer woman and an accomplished wealth management adviser. Haleh brings insights that resonate with women of means who long for a way to make a BIG difference in this world truly. Don’t let the old …
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Nancy Giere is a motivational speaker, voice-over performer, and comedic entrepreneur who’s Sicilan background has bred a lifelong commitment to finding the humor in all things. She is also the host of “Laugh at First Swipe”, a podcast that explores funny stories related to dating in the digital age. Over the year’s Nancy’s experience has given her…
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Marguerita Cheng is the Chief Executive Officer at Blue Ocean Global Wealth. She’s the spokesperson for the AARP Financial Freedom Campaign and has a long list of credentials that make her an expert in the financial planning world. Besides that, she has been lucky enough to gain some financial wisdom at a young age from her father and is the model …
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Retirement takes a great deal of planning. Thinking about retirement can be overwhelming because there are many financial decisions that need to be made–because you don’t want your money to run out before you do. Maybe you are worried that you will make less than favorable decisions about how you will create a financially secure retirement? Today’s…
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Have you been looking for a way to do what you love, tap into your authentic self and achieve success–both monetarily and personally? Today’s episode will inspire you to look for ways to recognize your strengths and passion to help you achieve the outcomes you desire. Lynn speaks with Nicole Jansen, a Human Behavior Specialist, and a business owner…
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Lynn speaks with Angela Marshall, also known as Author Stone, who a native of Augusta, Georgia, an entrepreneur and positive words powerhouse. She is also the author of “Reality to Rags to Riches; The Story and Life of an Ex NFL Wife.” Lynn and Angela discuss Angela’s experiences as an NFL wife, how she has transitioned from spectator to motivator,…
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If you are ready to move into your second home because of retirement or perhaps a parent has passed and you are tasked with selling their house (and trying to figure out what to do with 50 years accumulated possessions), you may be feeling overwhelmed and thinking, “I NEED HELP!” Today’s episode is sure to take away that stress and provide you with…
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Lynn sits down with Dr. Jen Caudle, a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Rowan University-School of Osteopathic Medicine. She appears as a regular on-air health expert for local and national news networks, including The TODAY Show, The Dr. Oz Show, CNN, FOX News, Rachael Ray Sho…
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Lynn’s guest is Anna Rappaport, and an internationally recognized consultant, speaker, and author on strategies for a secure retirement and aging workforce issues. Anna had a 28 year career with Mercer Human Resources Consulting where she was a worldwide partner. She started Anna Rappaport Consulting in 2005. She is a Fellow of the Society of Actua…
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Lynn sits down with Autumn Nessler, a certified retirement options coach, who specializes in assisting women who are transitioning from their working life to a retirement lifestyle of their own design. Autumn’s company is An Intentional Life LLC and its approach is to help women understand that retirement is more than just having enough money. 40 p…
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Lynn sits down with Gabrielle Hartley, an attorney, coach mediator and author to discuss Gabrielle’s unique approach to divorce which is outlined in her book, Better Apart: The Radically Positive Way to Separate. Her approach to handling divorce combines the healing power of meditation and yoga with the difficulty and often unpredictability of divo…
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Keeping the family home instead of taking other types of compensation might feel right, but, believe it or not, it’s one of the five most common mistakes women make during the divorce process. Today, Lynn S. Evans unpacks five common mistakes women make when getting a divorce, covering content from her book, Power of the Purse: Fear-Free Finances f…
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Over the last two and a half years, Lynn S. Evans has shared the mic with baby boomer women who’ve taken control of their money, braved life’s transitions with humor and grace, and have become thought leaders in male-dominated industries. Today, Lynn revisits the stories that have stuck with her the most, along with the surprising moments that happ…
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The transition to retirement can be a challenging one. In fact, the six months leading up to retirement is known to be the most difficult time for a majority of people. Louise Nayer, author of Poised for Retirement: Moving From Anxiety to Zen, joins Lynn S. Evans to share her insight on the shift to retired life. With a blend of humor and poignancy…
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Have you ever attended a networking event, collected a pocket-full of business cards, only to go home, dump all of those cards onto your kitchen table, stare blankly at them and think, “So what? I don’t think any of these people have relevance to my business.” If you feel powerless or aimless in your approach to networking, this is the episode for …
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The thought of becoming a widow is a common fear for baby boomer women. It’s scary to consider going solo, isn’t it? And for women whose spouses handled all of their finances, going through this period can be particularly difficult. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, Lynn S. Evans shares practical actions that you can take today, …
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It’s not every day that you meet someone who feels enthusiastic about Medicare! Meet Gwynn Sharick-Elberson, a self-professed Medicare dork who is all too happy to help people navigate this health insurance program. Today, Gwynn joins Lynn to explain must-know Medicare details and to explore her earliest experiences with money. In this episode, you…
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If you’re a regular listener, you’ve heard Lynn S. Evans interview numerous baby boomer women who are experts on what matters most to their generation. But it’s been too long since we’ve heard from the woman herself — Lynn S. Evans! In this special episode, Lynn explains why she is determined to help baby boomer women, and how she’s going to do it.…
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The dating world has changed drastically since baby boomer women were in their 20s. There is texting etiquette and online dating websites to navigate, for instance. Plus, baby boomers have different needs and desires now than when they were younger. This week’s guest is here to help women understand the dating scene and feel empowered to pursue qua…
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Today, Lynn S. Evans is joined by Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski, a baby boomer blogger and founder of BabyBoomster.com. Rebecca writes for active women over 50 who love to have fun, explore the world, stay healthy and vibrant for as long as possible, and aspire to make the world a better place for future generations. On her blog, Rebecca shares her tho…
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In today’s episode, Lynn S. Evans speaks with special guest Wendi Burkhardt about Silvernest, a unique roommate-matching service that helps baby boomers and empty nesters age-in-place and use their homes as an income-producing asset during retirement. As Silvernest’s CEO, Wendi discusses her passion behind bringing people together in an affordable …
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In this episode, Lynn Evans and special guest, LaTida Smith, discuss the Moses Taylor Foundation, an organization that aims to improve the health and wellness of residents and communities in Northeast Pennsylvania. LaTida is making a difference in her community by taking a different approach to her role as President and CEO. LaTida talks about her …
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Today, Lynn Evans and special guest, Joy Loverde, discuss an uncomfortable question that becomes more pressing as we age… Should we need it, who will care for us when we’re older? Joy Loverde is a family caregiver and the author of Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old? Joy approaches this episode with a blend of candor and sensitivity as she and L…
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Are you in the middle of a divorce settlement? Today’s episode is all about helping women prepare for the divorce process. Even just the thought of going through this significant life transition can feel overwhelming. To address this emotional and challenging process, Lynn S. Evans has brought in a special guest, Carol Lee Roberts, president of the…
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Candida remembers staring up at the Statue of Liberty in awe. At nine years old, she had just arrived on a ship to the U.S., alongside her mom and sister. Candida would spend the rest of her childhood marveling at her mom’s ability to stretch out a dollar and support her family on a low income. Fast forward to over 50 years later, and Candida is a …
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Isobel Wayrick hadn’t even begun high school when she received her first paycheck. When Isobel was 15 years old, she and her parents immigrated to the U.S. with little money. Determined to afford a college education for their daughter, Isobel’s parents got her a part-time job—another source of income for the family. The Scottish teenager would spen…
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Ever since Kim Manning was 10 years old, she planned on becoming an attorney. But at that time, her dream felt like a tall order. Maybe even impossible. Kim’s parents became separated that same year, and the family’s income plummeted. Kim and her mother landed in welfare housing after losing their home. Relying on food stamps and Medicaid became th…
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Caregivers tend put the needs of others first, and therefore they are vulnerable to feeling depleted – as though they’re “running on empty” Take it from Amy Goyer, a music therapist and Family and Caregiving Expert for AARP. Amy has been caring for older adults her entire life, all while writing, advocating and speaking on behalf of families and ca…
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Claire Hillier is the Managing Director of Commercial Lending at Borro. She is responsible for the end-to-end client experience, deal structuring and new lending across the group. Claire spends much of her time working with clients and partners tailoring lending solutions. Prior to joining Borro, Claire was Senior Channel Manager for Lloyds Banking…
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