Don't Wait Until 45 to Learn About Money with Ana Pineda

Academics and Their Money · Jul 30, 2026 · 25m

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Academics spend years becoming experts in their fields, but many reach midcareer realizing they were never taught the fundamentals of personal finance.

In this episode of Academics and Their Money, Neeka Miremadi and Inga Timmerman sit down with former entomologist turned academic coach Ana Pineda to discuss her journey from a decade of postdoctoral research to building a successful coaching business. Ana shares how leaving academia transformed not only her career, but also her relationship with money.

Together, they explore why so many highly educated professionals struggle…