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It may be easy to think we'd never get caught up an in MLM, but the truth is that they're surprisingly enticing, explains author Jane Marie. On this episode of the #HerMoneyPodcast, she explains why MLMs still proliferate, despite a growing awareness of just how unprofitable they are for the vast majority of participants. We cover... 🎯 Why 75% of MLMs target women. (Hint: they're hoping to capitalize on the fact that we tend to want flexible work options and have larger social networks!) 📉 Where all the money goes, since 99.7% of recruits don't earn a penny. 🔍 How you can identify pyramid schemes targeting you and protect your money. #MLM #entrepreneurship #workfromhome

It's easy to feel like you blink and the whole day has gone by, a frenzy of meetings and errands and emails you'll never catch up on. But Laura Mae Martin has cracked the code. She’s Google’s Executive Productivity Officer, and she coaches Google’s top executives on time management and efficiency. Now, she's sharing her wisdom on this episode of #HowSheDoesIt. We'll cover how to... ✔️ Master the list funnel method to organize tasks and prioritize efficiently. 📅 Slash unnecessary meetings with clear agendas and honest feedback. ⏰ Harness your "power hours" for peak productivity. 📩 Ditch multitasking and conquer your inbox for ultimate efficiency.

Can "leaning in" really fix gender inequality? According to Naomi Cahn, the answer is no — at least, not alone. On this episode of the #HerMoneyPodcast, we explore why women are starting to push back against the kind of feminism that says we can respond to structural problems with individual solutions. We cover... 💰 How to deal with the persistent gender and racial pay gap 📈 Why our "winner takes all" economy is at the root of gender inequality 👩⚖️ What systemic changes are necessary to fix the problem

Is it possible to save *too much* money for retirement? For one of this week's Mailbag guests, the answer is yes. On this #HerMoneyPodcast, Megan dishes about the time she drained her emergency fund to max out her HSA — and gets help coming up with a plan to enjoy her life a bit more now, instead of constantly stressing about the future. 🏖️

Choosing to have kids is one of the biggest life decisions we can make, and increasingly, many women are deciding to do it alone. Leigh Gallagher, Senior Managing Director at Teneo, is one of them — and she wants to shed some light on this empowering choice. On this episode of #HowSheDoesIt, we get into… 🍼 Why Leigh chose to be a single mom, and how she did it 💞 How to build a support system for you and your child 🌸 How to navigate fertility treatments and pregnancy as a single parent

Are you a supercommunicator? 💬 Charles Duhigg says there are typically three types of conversations we have in life, and knowing which one you're engaged in can help you better connect with others. On this #HerMoneyPodcast, we dig into the difference between emotional, social, and practical conversations, and how you can get better at all three.

TikTok may be saturated with brand content now, but when fashion label Oddli was getting started back in 2020, they were in uncharted territory. On this episode of #HowSheDoesIt, Jensen Neff and Ellie Chen are breaking down how they grew their brand from a capstone project to a multi-million dollar company... all by tapping into Gen Z's concerns about fast fashion. Tune in to get the full story. 🎧

Financial Literacy Month is a great time to brush up on all things money... and we've got you covered! Here are 4 of the most commonly misunderstood financial concepts, explained. 💰

The four-day workweek is having a bit of a moment right now, thanks to legislation proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders. But that doesn't mean the idea is new. In fact, The Financial Diet has been doing it for three years now, and creative director Holly Trantham says they're never going back. On this #HerMoneyPodcast, we dig into... 🚀 How working fewer days a week can actually increase productivity 💸 Why more money often *does* equal more happiness 🏡 How to define financial freedom for yourself instead of letting traditional milestones do it for you

It can be hard to leave a job you love... even when you're being underpaid. On this special Mailbag edition of the #HerMoneyPodcast, we're tackling a question from a listener named Carolyne: "I love my nonprofit job, but are they taking advantage of me?” Tune in below for our advice on negotiating your salary, navigating job instability, and when to look for greener pastures. 💼