WINii (wewinii.com) is a community and app for women and allies in tech making wealth building actionable. Empowering a million women to become millionaires! Join our podcast (MoneyBites) to hear women in tech share their money and career stories.
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[Ep. 46] Why I stopped following my passion | UXR in big tech w/ Joelle Nivens
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Should you follow your passion? Joelle found her passion early. She was getting her doctorate in archeology, when she hit her highest career and lowest life satisfaction levels. Her career in academia wasn't sustainable though - it took her years to work through the burn out. So Joelle pivoted her career into tech, shifting research from neolithic …
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[Ep. 45] How to become an art collector w/ Adefolakunmi Adenugba
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Ever wonder how you can become an art collector? Did you know corporations like Meta have art divisions dedicated to surfacing local artists and introducing their artworks around global offices? Fola is at the intersection of both experiences. Come hear her career journey stewarding art in corporations, while as the founder of ISE-DA, also helping …
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[Ep. 44] Dealing with my dad's mental illness w/ Mary Michael
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This is a difficult but inevitable conversation - how to support your parents as they pass. As an only child, I tear up even thinking about this topic. It was one of the toughest conversation I've had in my life, but my parents and I have discussed how they wish to be treated post life.Mary shares her experience in dealing with her brilliant father…
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[Ep. 43] Bringing more women into the C-Suite | Bhavana Smith
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I probably won't enter C-Suite at my current company. But have I daydreamed about rising higher up the org? Absolutely. This was a fun one to record because it itched my own curiosity. ❓ What do you do when you feel your career is stuck? ❓ Why (and how) women should brag at work ❓ What you (and your company) can do to bring more women into the C-Su…
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[Ep. 42] Why I felt relief after being laid off w/ Amanda Handy
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Amanda is one of the most infectiously vivacious co-workers I've had the privilege of working with. So I was surprised when she shared her experience of burning out while working in tech. Having gone through several burnouts myself - in an odd way, it was heartening to commiserate and empathize. Plus the advantage of getting inspired by Amanda's re…
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[Ep. 41] Finding career fulfillment in your 30s/40s in tech w/ Cristina Forsstrom
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Cristina packed her bags and moved to San Francisco without a job lined up. She wanted to prove herself, and one day work at a company whose name was instantly recognizable. She made bets on herself and it paid off big time - Cristina became the 30th employee at Spotify in the US. She rode the startup rollercoaster alongside the company, embracing …
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[Ep. 40] Budgeting in NY for my first tech job w/ Eva Bonta (Product Specialist at AlphaSense)
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0:00 Intro3:18 From college degree in Geography to tech5:07 Spotting red flags for roles/career7:20 Budgeting while living in NY9:36 Switching roles in same company12:02 Balancing work/life satisfaction 16:00 Was student loans worth college experience?18:35 Supporting parents financially 20:14 Shifting life perspective after a personal tragedy…
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[Ep. 39] What you need to succeed in tech as a Latina | Conversation designer Christy Torres
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Christy was disillusioned with the American Dream. Coming from an immigrant family, she worked hard believing her college degree will be her ticket to success. It was not. What was more important to Christy's success was her hustle (she started her own company when opportunities were slim picking), tenacity (her commitment to hit every networking e…
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[Ep. 38] Don't overthink career changes | How I became a developer advocate at AWS w/ Linda Haviv
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Linda wanted to become a singer. She came from a musical family and had the talent to go professional. However, through her career in music and later on in tv production, she saw how difficult it can be as a women in front of media. So she sought out a career where she can maintain autonomy - by becoming a software engineer. I was fascinated by Lin…
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[Ep. 37] How I bought my first real estate in my 20s w/ Ashley Jung Kim @Indeed
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I haven't laughed this much in a podcast. Ashley shares her intense affection for The Walt Disney Company, while sprinkling in her career journey - from the start of her career at Time Inc. (she built some amazing memories while living with her grandma + saved enough to buy her first home afterwards), to her work experience taste tasing ice cream a…
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[Ep. 36] Onboarding to a new job during COVID w/ Reny Morel ( @Google )
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Reny was deeply influenced by her family. She was inspired by her grandmother's journey and work ethic moving with nothing from DR, to building a life and foundation for her family through #realestate investing in the US. Her older sister also was a positive influence in entering the world of #advertising (though some healthy sibling rivalry had Re…
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[Ep. 35] Drawing healthy boundaries at work w/ Trishna Sharma (@Meta)
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Meet fun, bubbly, and charismatic senior PM, Trishna Sharma! I particularly enjoyed hearing her experience on preferring B2C over B2B work satisfaction, as well as her prioritizing work life balance. The burnout experience that led her to protecting healthy boundaries at work was no fun, but she came out as a stronger PM as a result. Come hear Tris…
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[Ep. 34] Bouncing back after Twitter mass layoff w/ Sikha Das (ML Architect at Snowflake)
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Sikha started her career as a data scientist. Then, fueled by her growing interest in machine learning, Sikha jumped on a project to build BuzzFeed's recommendation system teaching herself machine learning while on the job. This is what I find fascinating about careers in tech. You create career leaps when you sign up for your company's next big be…
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[Ep. 33] Changing careers from an artist to a system designer w/ Stephanie Skuzenski (Johnson and Johnson)
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Meet Stephanie Skuzenski, senior manager at Johnson & Johnson. Her mind 🧠 works in different ways - her ability to recognize repeatable patterns, and love of efficiency propelled her from pursuing a life as an artist to a system designer in tech. Come hear Stephanie's money and career journey from an artist, to a freelancer, to her experience in te…
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[Ep. 32] Working as a UX Designer @Google w/ Erin Essex
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✨ Erin Essex applied to Google several times before Google's recruiter reached out to her. Along the way, she worked at a calling center, on @MLB projects, and notable startups. In deciding to join Google though, Erin changed roles from a director back to a senior IC. Why? Hear Erin's story on how she is bucking the traditional career trajectory, b…
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[Ep. 31] There's no perfect job w/ Tanvi Kalevar @Amazon
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Tanvi started out her career as an architect. When Tanvi decided to pursue data science, her mother put down her house as collateral to pay for her Master's degree. True to her go-getter drive, Tanvi paid off her student loans in full before graduating. I really enjoyed hearing Tanvi's unique journey into tech, as well as her excitement about the a…
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[Ep. 30] How to change user behavior? w/ Alexandria Stried @Cerebral
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0:00 Wearing many hats2:49 Joining as a #productmanager @WeightWatchers 4:27 To get promoted, work on things that move the needle for your company7:47 How to ask for feedback from your manager9:40 Is it better to be a #pm generalist or a specialist?10:50 How to nudge #behavioralchange for users? @Ellevest 18:40 What makes an exceptional PM? 21:10 D…
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[Ep. 29] Switching companies to increase salary w/ Jessie Van Arman (Head of Marketing @Meta)
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Jessie switched companies/roles every few years. This decision led to a more creative and fulfilling career, that also increased her net compensation by multifold. Women can have it all, but not all at once. Come join Jessie as she shares her experience on how career and life satisfaction can have distinct but complementary trajectories. 0:00 Intro…
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[Ep. 28] Don't be afraid to take a salary as a startup founder w/ Marie Roker-Jones
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Being the wife of a #veteran inspired Marie to start a #startup empowering veterans and spouses with jobs in tech. After she folded her first company, Marie told herself "never again will I be a founder." But now, Marie is on her 3rd startup with #web3 community building. Come hear the lessons and laughs Marie shared of her entrepreneurship journey…
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[Ep. 27] Non-tech opportunities in tech & supporting parents/siblings w/ Bedilia Ramirez (Career Coach)
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Getting into #tech without a #coding background, promoting yourself at work despite having #impostersyndrome , supporting your parents/siblings as a child of an #immigrant family - all can be daunting, but is doable, needed, and worth it. Come hear Bedilia's money and career story!0:00 Intro4:00 Moving from #career in #highereducation into #tech 5:…
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[Ep. 26] Switching from healthcare to tech to x2 salary w/ Paige Hutsell (Product Specialist)
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Working a second job at Starbucks was the last straw for Paige to redirect her career from healthcare into tech. Along the way, we discuss Celtic music and shift in money mindset after hitting a six figure salary. Come hear Paige's career and money journey! 0:00 #celticmusic 5:20 Starting career as #physicaltherapist "Making more money at #starbuck…
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[Ep. 25] Day in the life as a tech recruiter w/ Sophie Edelman
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Join Sophie as she walks through a day in the life of a #recruiter and a #founder. Sophie started her own tech recruitment firm after being laid off. Way to make lemonade out of lemons! 0:00 Intro 2:54 Why choose recruitment over sales? 4:11 Recruitment salary range 6:40 Difference in agency vs in-house 7:33 Difference between in house vs starting …
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[Ep.24] How to Create Authentic Connections in Tech w/ Marion Siboni (Director of Partnership)
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Marion, the queen of #networking , shares her experience changing roles within #tech and how bringing your #authentic self is the secret sauce in making new connections. 0:00 First memory of money 2:55 Starting career in tech - #mba 5:20 Working in #sales @LeParisien 8:33 Changing to a more #strategic role - #businessdevelopment 11:20 Managing up -…
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[Ep. 23] More women should work in AI w/ Lori Rodriguez (President/Bestselling Author)
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I've been wanting to go deeper into applied generative ai but have been feeling inadequate. Thanks Lori for the push - after the chat, I'm proactively scoping opportunities to work with #LLM at my day job, and at WINii assessing how we can incorporate #genai to provide more value to our community of women in tech building wealth. Excited for what's…
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[Ep. 22] Switching from a software engineer to product manager w/ Heidi Kim
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As Heidi went through two internships in big tech, her curiosity and motivation (her why) in her role changed leading to a pivot from a software engineer to a product manager. Hear her story! 0:00 Major in college 1:28 Different mental framework as a #softwareengineer vs #productmanager 2:47 #internship in #bigtech 8:10 Things you should do dur…
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[Ep. 21] Anxiety/depression during tech layoffs w/ Dr. Jenny Wang
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This was a personal interview for me. I've been struggling mentally during the layoffs at Meta. The waiting was excruciating, we lost some amazing colleagues. I'm grateful I was able to keep my job, but those that stayed behind and those that left all suffered. Hope everyone has the support system you need. 0:00 Dealing with #uncertainty in a healt…
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[Ep. 20] Representation and motherhood in tech w/ Huma Shoaib
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Working in tech as a new mother/father is tough. How can the tech industry improve our support/benefits? Hear Huma's journey from Pakistan to Silicon Valley. 0:00 Education in computer science and AI from Pakistan to the US 1:11 Choosing between English Literature or Accounting... why not computer science? 3:36 Women in US are less confident tha…
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[Ep. 19] Career Switch from a pastry chef to a UX designer
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Emma Sadler is a versatile career shifter - from working front of house in the restaurant service industry, to becoming a UX designer, career coach, and business owner. Listen as Emma shares her money story on what has worked and hasn't worked during her journey. #uxdesign #dailyharvest #womenintech #career 0:31 pastry chef to front of house 4:00 s…
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[Ep. 18] Increasing salary to $150k+ after being laid off
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Hear Jessica's experience on how she pivoted her role from a Program Manager to a Product Marketing Manager after being laid off. She leveraged her website to stand out during the interviews, and increased her salary by $40k in the process. Making lemonade out of lemons!
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[Ep. 17] Inflation and job hunting, saving up for the holidays, fear of using credit cards, and more.
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Chat with Valeri on everything from budgeting for the holidays, to inflation impacting the job market. What's your money story?
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[Ep. 16] Why is gender diversity in tech leadership important?
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Interview with Kate Watts from Advancing Women In Tech. Why is gender diversity in tech leadership important?
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[Ep. 15] How to be Financially Successful Working for a Startup
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Should you find fulfillment from your job? How is it like working at a startup? Come join Kelsey from Capitalize as she shares her experience building her career in startuphood following her passion while getting paid what she deserves.
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Hey Stranger! What's a Recent Purchase that Surprised you?
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In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Recent Purchase that Surprised you?” Here’s what they had to say. Money opens many doors, and sometimes, what’s behind the doors surprises us in a good way. In bite size chats with three strangers in NYC, we learned three totally different stories about surprising money purch…
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Hey Stranger! What's a Recent Purchase that Gave You Joy?
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In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Recent Purchase that gave you joy?” Here’s what they had to say. In this era of consumerism, “buying” is an action we are all familiar with. In three bite size chats with strangers, we learned how to (1) decide what to and what not to buy without budgeting, (2) buy items we w…
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Hey Stranger! If $1000 dropped from the Sky, What Would You Do with It?
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In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “If $1000 dropped from the Sky, What Would You Do with It?” Here’s what they had to say. Most of the time, money stirs the wheel of our lives’ ride. In these conversations with strangers, we learned what strangers would do if they had “free money”. Whether they’d save it in their trave…
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Hey Stranger! What does Salary Mean to You?
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In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What does Salary Mean to You?” Here’s what they had to say. “My day job, or my start-up?” Our jobs not only can offer us the money, but it may also come with flexibility, culture, and an entirely different social network. In these bitesize chats with strangers on a bus, we learned wha…
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Hey Stranger! What's a Natural Disaster that Disrupted Your Life?
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In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers in NYC, “What's a Natural Disaster that Disrupted Your Life?” Here’s what they had to say. How can we survive when plans always fall behind changes? As our climate drastically changes, monstrous natural disasters are inevitable. Whether it be a tornado or a tsunami, natural disasters disrupt o…
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Episode 14: Losing your Trust Fund to Bernie Madoff and Starting Over Again
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Imagine having a trust fund – amazing! You’re banking on that fund as your nest egg and you’ve planned your future around it. Now imagine, it’s 2008, the financial crisis is unraveling, and over one phone call, you’re told you’ve been a victim of Bernie Madoff’s ponzie scheme. Your nest egg? Gone. It’s one having struggled with money. But to have w…
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Ep #14: Bernie Madoff, Trust Fund, and Starting Over Again
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https://www.wewinii.com/moneybites/2017/8/19/episode-14-trust-fund-bernie-madoff-and-starting-over-againImagine having a trust fund – amazing! You’re banking on that fund as your nest egg and you’ve planned your future around it. Now imagine, it’s 2008, the financial crisis is unraveling, and over one phone call, you’re told you’ve been a victim of…
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Hey Stranger! What Emotion is Evoked when You Think of Money?
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Don’t let the numbers deceive you. Money decisions and experiences are all associated with feelings and emotions, but no one really talks about their money-feelings. In these bitesize chats with strangers, we reflect on how our life experiences are intertwined with money and how, in turn, we associate money with certain emotions. How do you feel ab…
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Hey Stranger! What's the Best Money Advice You've Ever Received?
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Sharing is caring, so why not share our money secrets? With four strangers, we learned from their best advice and worst money decisions. Surprisingly and unsurprisingly, two strangers chose going to private liberal arts colleges as their worst investments. Why? Student loans. What is your best money advice and worst money decision? Let us hear your…
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Hey Stranger! What's your Most Memorable Summer Experience?
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Under the blazing sun in NYC, we traveled down memory lane (and around the world) with strangers. Are our experiences always bought? Whether it is swim class or acting and people-watching in the expensive city, most of our experiences are piled up by money. WINii encourages you to reflect on how your money is involved in your summer experiences. Wh…
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MoneyBites Ep13: Reading "The Secret" and Getting Out of $30 in Debt
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Sofia was in college but her parents divorce affected her greatly. Over the next 10 years, her debt kept piling on. But her resilience and her encounter with the book, "The Secret," gave her conviction to live and restart. From $30k under in debt, she is now debt free and starting her own business. Here's her exceptional #moneystory.Visit www.wewin…
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Episode 13: Reading "The Secret" and Getting Out of $30K in Debt
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Sofia was in college but her parents' divorce affected her greatly. Over the next 10 years, her debt kept piling on. But her resilience and her encounter with the book, "The Secret," gave her conviction to live and restart. From $30k under in debt, she is now debt free and starting her own business. Here's her exceptional #moneystory.…
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In a conversation with an 84 year old who bought a house in a village by buying antique French dolls, we saw how our purchases can contribute to life’s greater happiness. Whether it be french dolls from Parisian flea markets or the simplicity of a new bed frame, money ultimately has its way of bringing happiness. What is one purchase that made YOU …
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Hey Stranger! What’s your Earliest Memory of Money?
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In this Hey Stranger! Series, we asked random strangers at Bryant Park in NYC, “What’s your earliest memory of money?” Here’s what they had to say. In these conversations with strangers, we reflected on our journeys with money. Where did it all begin? Whether our memories of money started with the tooth fairy or not, our memories of money have tran…
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https://www.wewinii.com/moneybites/2017/7/7/episode-12-money-and-mindfulnessOur interactions and thoughts about money can be stressful and anxiety inducing. How can we be more mindful about our relationship with money?By WINii
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Our interactions and thoughts about money can be stressful and anxiety inducing. How can we be more mindful about our relationship with money?
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Episode 11: How to Negotiate a Higher Salary
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Are you earning what you're worth? A practical guide to negotiating a higher salary.
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Are you earning what you're worth? A practical guide to negotiating a higher salary.By WINii
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