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What if you found yourself divorced with three little girls, your gambler husband disappeared overseas, and a $2 million tax bill landed in your mailbox? Oh—and you knew nothing about managing money?

In this episode of Women and Money: The Shit We Don’t Talk About, we welcome Barbara Huson, a renowned financial expert, author, and advocate for women’s financial empowerment. With decades of experience and seven impactful books under her belt, Barbara shares her personal journey from financial dependence to freedom and offers actionable steps to help women take control of their financial lives.

Barbara talks about the critical difference between money and power, highlighting that true power comes from understanding money. She outlines a simple but transformative three-step process: read about money every day, talk about money every week, and save money automatically every month.

This episode is for any woman ready to stop feeling powerless and start making bold moves toward financial independence!

Episode Highlights and Timestamps

00:21 Barbara Huson's Journey Begins

01:05 The Turning Point: Taking Control

02:23 The Importance of Financial Conversations

03:12 Introducing Barbara Houston

04:09 Barbara's Personal Story

05:29 Facing Financial Realities

06:41 The Path to Financial Wisdom

09:24 The Four Pillars of Financial Success

14:31 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change

17:32 The Fear of Women's Power

17:57 Redefining Power and Money

19:35 Steps to Financial Empowerment

21:13 The Importance of Financial Conversations

23:03 The Great Wealth Transfer

26:05 Addressing Emotional and Behavioral Barriers

30:16 Barbara's Journey and Books

If you’ve ever wanted to be financially fearless, this conversation will inspire you to take that first step. Tune in, learn from Barbara’s story, and walk away with practical tips to create your own financial freedom.

Got a unique financial story to share? Whether it’s about crushing debt, building wealth, an unexpected windfall, or just a wild money moment, we want to hear it! Or are you a professional who helps women with money? If you’re a financial coach, attorney, CPA, or work in any area that empowers women financially, we’d love to hear from you too! Your story could inspire our community of women. Fill out our intake form here!

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