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| From Playboy To Paris Hilton: Rachel Webber’s C-Suite Rise |
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| When you think of Paris Hilton, you might picture Juicy Couture tracksuits, red carpets, or The Simple Life. But today’s Paris is far more than a reality TV icon. She’s a savvy entrepreneur, advocate and CEO of the global multimedia brand 11:11 Media. And behind much of that evolution is Rachel Webber, the company’s Chief Brand and Commercial Officer. |
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Webber’s own journey is just as dynamic, with stints at National Geographic, Tumblr, and Playboy. But, as she tells Karen Finerman on the How She Does It Podcast, her current role might be the most transformative yet.
For Webber, leadership comes down to clarity, accountability, and culture. At 11:11 Media, she leans on OKRs (objectives and key results) to keep the team focused while fostering transparency and collaboration. “I see it as most productive if you’re taking everyone on a journey,” she says.
What’s especially refreshing is Webber’s honesty about burnout, reinvention, and living holistically. After leaving Playboy, she took four months off, moved back to New York to be near her family, and to date more intentionally. “There’s more sex appeal in New York,” she laughs. |
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| Things That Make You Money |
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| This Week In Your Wallet |
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How should couples split their finances? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer – but this week on HerMoney.com, we’re digging into the most popular setups. One that consistently gets high marks? A combo of joint and separate accounts. Here’s how it works: You each keep your own accounts for personal spending and set up a joint account for household expenses, like the electric bill or kids’ summer camp.“Some of the most happily married couples I’ve seen are ones that kept their money separate for their entire marriage,” says Emily Sanders, managing director of United Capital Financial Advisers in Atlanta. “It takes away some of the power and control issues that tend to be associated with how we use our money.”
Women in the U.S. are breaking records…for not having babies. In 2024, the U.S. fertility rate dropped to an all-time low, dipping to 1.6 children per woman, according to newly released federal data. One big reason? Economic uncertainty and the high cost of reproductive health care. In response, Congress is floating a new “Infertility Tax Credit,” which would cover up to half the cost of infertility treatments, up to $5,000. Will it move the needle? Experts are skeptical. “I think any little bit helps,” Alison Gemmill, an associate professor and demographer at Johns Hopkins University, tells Inc. “But when we’re talking about making this more widely available, it’s only going to make a small dent because you might increase the share of all births to maybe 3 or 4 percent, but that’s not going to make a large dent in the overall birth rate.”
Think of it as the Gen Z money-making trifecta: Working, side hustling and capturing it all for TikTok. Faced with student loans, sky-high living costs and a cooling job market, more young adults are going into overdrive to make ends meet, and they’re not shy about sharing their daily grind on social media, which, as USA Today reports, can provide extra cash flow. “These creators use the social media platform to validate their lived experience and find solidarity in what can feel like a relentless economic system,” says financial therapist Lindsay Bryan-Podvin. ”I see them as a version of saying, ‘This is my reality. I’m tired, I’m doing my best, and I still care about my skincare routine.’” |
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Today’s question comes from Debbie. She writes: I previously used a list app to keep track of monthly recurring bills. The app was updated, and now I hate it. What list or financial apps are best for keeping track of recurring charges? |
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From household bills to streaming services, the number of recurring charges we’re responsible for these days is enough to make your head spin. That’s where a good app or money management strategy can be a total lifesaver.
The private HerMoney Facebook group has a lot of recs when it comes to this topic. Here are some of the most popular suggestions: |
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Rachel swears by using the autopay feature when it comes to credit cards or other bills where it’s an option. She says it’s a “godsend” for avoiding late fees and financial clutter. |
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Rocket Money gets high marks from Megan. It tracks subscriptions, flags rising bills and helps you cancel services you forgot you were even paying for (we’ve all been there). |
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Cary suggests Google Keep, a note-taking platform that also allows you to create lists of regular bills and set reminders for their due dates. |
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Looking to level up your money game? Amanda suggests YNAB (which stands for You Need a Budget). It’s not just for tracking bills – it helps assign every dollar a job to keep your budget on track. |
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And, let’s not forget the tried and true, Excel or Google Sheets. If you’re spreadsheet savvy, these platforms can be key to staying organized. |
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| Bottom line? The best app is the one you’ll actually use, so don’t be afraid to try a few until you find your perfect match. |
| Submit your questions to Jean here. |
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| More For You To ♥ |
🇺🇸 The future is local…and it’s female. On the latest HerMoney Podcast, Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run for Something and author of “When We're In Charge,” along with HerMoney’s own managing editor – and first female Mayor of Watertown, NY – Sarah Pierce get candid about what it takes to run for office, how young women are redefining leadership and why local government might be the most powerful place to start.
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