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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom
Welcome to Divas, Diamonds & Dollars—the go-to podcast for bold, brilliant women 40 and better who are ready to build wealth, grow their leadership, and reclaim their financial confidence. Hosted by sisters and seasoned professionals Larisa Troche and Cecelia Benford, this weekly show brings real talk and real strategy to women navigating the power moves of midlife. From business ownership and income diversification to personal finance and legacy building, we share practical tools, mindset…
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Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom278 _ You, Healthier, Longer: Self-Care, Preventive Health & Living Well After 40
You've worked hard to build your future, but are you investing in your health? For midlife women, proactive healthcare, self-care, and healthy aging are…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom277 _ Giving Back Matters: Volunteering, Philanthropy & Purpose
Giving back through volunteerism, philanthropy, and purposeful service offers midlife women powerful ways to make a meaningful impact using the skills…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom276 _ Leadership That Matters: Send the Elevator Back Down
Women’s leadership in midlife isn’t only about how high you rise—it’s about how intentionally you use your influence to help other women rise with you. In this…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom275 _ The Person You Become: Why Personal Growth Matters More Than the Finish Line
Personal growth for midlife women isn’t about reinventing yourself overnight—it’s about intentionally becoming more confident, capable, curious, and open to…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom274 _ The Matters of M3: Why Making More Money Isn’t the End Goal
Financial independence for women isn’t simply about making more money—it’s about creating the freedom, choices, and resources to support what matters most. In…
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273_You Are Ready: Stop Overthinking and Make the Big Move
Overcoming fear and procrastination can help midlife women make stronger decisions, take meaningful action, and move confidently toward the career, business…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 272_Mind Over Matter: Build Your “Why Not Me?” Muscle
Mindset for midlife women can be the difference between staying inside an old version of your life and boldly pursuing the career, business, income, and…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom271_Mega-Marketing Magic: 4 Ways to Multiply Your Content and Grow Your Business
Smart marketing for women entrepreneurs means getting more visibility, leads, and business growth from the content and expertise you already have—not…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom270 Big Moves, Bigger Results: How to Finish the Year Strong
Finishing the year strong starts with making bigger, more strategic moves—and for midlife women, women leaders, and women entrepreneurs, September is the…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom269 _ The CEO Mindset: How to Lead What You’re Building
Developing a CEO mindset helps midlife women, women leaders, and women entrepreneurs move beyond simply doing more—and become the strategic leaders capable of…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom268_Build Once, Profit Forever: Turn Your Expertise Into Income-Producing Assets
In this episode of Divas, Diamonds & Dollars, we explore how to transform what you already know into intellectual property that can be documented, repurposed…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom267_AI for Women Entrepreneurs: Six Prompts to Level Up Your Empire
AI for women entrepreneurs can be more than a productivity shortcut—it can help midlife women think strategically, build multiple income streams, and make…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom266_Think Like a CEO: Create the Systems That Build Wealth and Freedom
For midlife women entrepreneurs, building a CEO Dashboard can transform overwhelm into strategic growth by creating the systems needed to lead with clarity…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom265_ Income Diversification Trends Every Midlife Woman Should Know in 2026
Income diversification trends are reshaping the future for midlife women, women leaders, and women entrepreneurs—and this episode shows you how to build…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom264_Stop Planning, Start Building: The Final Steps to Launching Your Business
Launching a knowledge-based business is one of the smartest paths to entrepreneurship for women, helping midlife women transform great ideas into consistent…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 263_Income Diversification Step 2: Build the Business Behind the Business
Income diversification for midlife women isn't just about having a great business idea—it's about building the systems that turn that idea into a profitable…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp262_Income Diversification Starts Here: Pencil Out Your Best Business Idea
Income diversification for midlife women starts with choosing the right business idea—and building it around your skills, experience, strengths, and real-life…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom261_The Multipreneur’s Roadmap: 4 Steps to Build Multiple Income Streams
Multipreneurship can help midlife women build income diversification, strengthen financial independence, and create more control over their careers…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom260-Congratulations, You're a Homeowner! Now Here's What Happens Next
New homeowner tips can help midlife women avoid costly surprises, protect their investment, and confidently navigate the first year of homeownership…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 259_What Buyers Really Get When They Pay a Realtor's Commission
A professional real estate consultant can help women navigate the home-buying process with confidence, avoid costly mistakes, and make smarter financial…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom258_Starter Home, Dream Home, or Investment Property: Which Should You Buy First?
Starter homes, dream homes, and investment properties each offer unique advantages for midlife women seeking financial independence, wealth building, and a…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom257 Beyond the Commission: Why Your Realtor Should Be Your Long-Term Advisor
Midlife women who are considering homeownership canbenefit tremendously from working with a professional real estate consultant who helps reduce costly…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom256 - Why Smart Women Entrepreneurs Must Stay N.I.M.B.L.E.
Midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders who want sustainable business growth will learn how to build a bold, strong, and N.I.M.B.L.E. business strategy…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 255_Beyond ChatGPT Basics: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Use AI Strategically
Midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders can useartificial intelligence to work smarter, strengthen business strategy, and create an unfair advantage in…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 254_Small Business Week Success: 10 Powerful Ways to Market & Grow Your Business
Midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders can useSmall Business Week strategies to grow visibility, strengthen customer loyalty, and build smarter systems…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 252 Think You’ve Defined Your Niche? Here’s Why Your Message Still Isn’t Landing
For midlife women entrepreneurs and women leaders, defining your niche is one of the most important business decisions you can make if you want stronger…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp.253_Cecelia Morris Interview - 1. From 9–5 to CEO: How Women Entrepreneurs Bounce Back and Build Smarter
The Bounce Back Equation for women entrepreneurs and midlife women reveals how to turn setbacks into strategic growth, resilience, and business success. In…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 251 The Power of Setbacks: How Smart Women Turn Disappointment into Strategy
Reframing setbacks for midlife women is a powerful mindset shift that transforms disappointment into growth, clarity, and strategic opportunity. In this…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 250 _ The Bounce Back Equation: How Midlife Women Can Recover from Career Setbacks and Reclaim Their Power
Career setbacks happen—but career recovery is where midlife women, women leaders, and women entrepreneursredefine their power and position themselves for…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 249 When It’s Time to Move On: Learn How Women Can Pivot with Purpose and Power
Career pivot strategies for midlife women and women entrepreneurs reveal how to turn unexpected setbacks into bold, strategic moves that create new…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 248 Setbacks, Disappointment, and Growth: A Strategic Reset for Women Leaders
The Bounce Back Equation helps midlife women and women entrepreneurs turn disappointment and setbacks into strategic decisions that strengthen resilience…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 247 _ Women’s Leadership in 2026: Navigating Career Shifts, Reinvention, and Opportunity
First Quarter business and career trends for women in 2026 reveal how midlife women can navigate change, strengthen leadership positioning, and create new…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 246 _Protect Your Power: 5 Tips for Digital Security for Women Building a Brand
Digital security for women entrepreneurs is no longer optional—especially for midlife women building a brand, podcast, or online presence. In this episode…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 245 _ Intellectual Property Secrets-The Ultimate Women's Empowerment Tool
Intellectual property for women entrepreneurs is one ofthe most powerful yet overlooked tools for midlife women seeking financial independence, business…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 244 _International Women’s Day – Passion, Power, Performance, Profit
International Women’s Day reminds us that progress for women doesn’t happen automatically — it happens when women turn passion into power and action. In this…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdomep. 242 _ Boldness in the Digital Age: Step Up or Stay Behind?
Behind the scenes or front and center — where are you most effective? And more importantly… are you bold enough to take control of your future? As we close out…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomBlack History 2026 — 100 Years of Excellence
This year marks 100 years since the launch of Negro History Week — the foundation of what we now know as Black History Month. In this episode, we commemorate a…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 241 _ How to Become (More) Influential
What does it really take to become influential in a world full of distractions, noise, and endless choices? This month on Divas, Diamonds, & Dollars, we’re…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 240 Becoming a Doer _ The First Building Block for Boldness
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” We’ve all saved the quote. But what does it look like to live it? In this short Diamond-ette episode, we kick off…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 239 Authentic DEI, Leadership & Building from Within
In this timely and necessary conversation, we sit down with Channa Bannis, founder of Marketing 4 Moments, LLC, author, and DEI strategist whose work centers…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 238_Agency Without Burnout: Doing Good Without Losing Yourself
This month, we’ve been exploring our theme, “One World, One Love — How Do We Get There?” by looking at leadership, equity, and agency in real life — not just…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 237 _ Values-Based Leadership in Unsettling Times
This month, we’re continuing our theme, “One World, One Love — How Do We Get There?” by asking a question many leaders are quietly wrestling with: What does…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 236_ Deciphering the Equity Equation
Happy New Year, Divas! We’re kicking off January with our theme, “One World, One Love — How Do We Get There?” and starting with a necessary question: How do we…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 234_It’s a Wrap: We’re Sharing A Few of Our Favorite Things!
In today’s diamondette episode, we’re wrapping up the season with a list of our favorite themes and episodesfrom this season, and a review of some of the magic…
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Ep. 235 _ Season Six Sneak Preview
Tis the Season, Gentle Listener. How are you winding down your year? Does it feel like a wrap up for your season, or are you in ramp up mode for the year…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 233 Gratitude Trends: 5 Modern Ways to Strengthen Your Practice
This week, we're closing out our November “Trends to Grow On” series with something that matters now more than ever: Gratitude Trends. A lot of folks are…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 232_Trends, Transitions & Timelines: How to Thrive in a Shifting Economy
When the headlines sound gloomy, it doesn’t always mean bad news—it just means it’s time to pivot strategically. In this week’s episode of Divas, Diamonds &…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 231 _ Stop Watching Trends — Start Using Them
Are you tired of hearing about trends without knowing what to do with them? Whether it’s AI, shifting customer behavior, new business models, or marketing…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 230 Trendspotting for Success — Stay Competitive, Stay Ahead
What separates businesses that thrive from those that merely survive? One word: trends. More specifically? The ability to spot, interpret, and apply them…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 229 _ Real Tech, Real Results: The Everyday Tools That Make Multipreneurship Easier
Ever wonder what tech tools actually keep everything running behind the scenes for a multipreneur? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my daily…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 228 _ How to Simplify Your Marketing with Smart Tech Tools
Marketing doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or exhausting. Thanks to today’s tools, even a solopreneur can build consistent visibility, grow an…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 227 _ Smart Tech for Multipreneurs: Essentials, Budgeting, and Avoiding Overwhelm
When it comes to technology, more isn’t always better. The real secret to success? Building a lean, effective tech stack that saves you time, keeps you…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 226 _ AI, Jobs & the Future of Work: Who Wins, Who Loses, What’s Next
The headlines about artificial intelligence can feel relentless—and overwhelming. From dire predictions of mass layoffs to bold claims of productivity…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 225 _Harness Technology with Ease!
From Overwhelm to Empowered: How Tech Helps Multipreneurs Work Smarter -Everywhere you turn, the hype about technology—especially AI—is loud and overwhelming…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 224 Why You Really Must Have a Written Success Plan
Do you ever catch yourself with a little “business envy”? Maybe you’re staring at the decals on a delivery truck in traffic, or binge-watching the latest…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 223 Culture, Crisis & Finishing Strong: What the Fourth Turning Means for You
What if success isn’t just about working harder—but about understanding the cycles shaping your life? In this episode, we explore how cultural evolution and…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 222 Why Not Me? Three Strategies to Build Staying Power & Success
Ever wonder what sets wildly successful people apart from the rest? It’s not luck, it’s not hype—it’s staying power. The women who make it aren’t the ones who…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 221 _The S.I.L.O. Framework: Your Midyear Strategy to Finish Strong
Nervous about the year slipping away without hitting your goals? You don’t need to panic—you need a framework. This week we’re revealing how to flip the idea…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 220 _ Velvettee Hux on Faith, Strategy & Leading Without Burnout
Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss—but haven’t taken the leap yet? This episode will light your path. In today’s installment of our signature…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 219_ Creating Your Hot Streak: Trends Shaping Women’s Work & Business in 2025
Are you ready to create your own hot streak? As we head into the final stretch of 2025, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan your next power move…