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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…
Episodes
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 218 _Stop Playing Small: The Start–Stop–Keep Formula for Success
Are you ready to turn up the heat on your biggest goals? You don’t need a new plan—you need the courage to start what matters, stop what’s holding you back…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 217 _ S.C.O.U.T. It Out: How to Support Black-Owned Businesses with Purpose and Consistency
Quick—can you name three Black-owned businesses in your city? If not, you're not alone. Even those of us who want to support Black-owned businesses often…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 216_Money Mindset vs. Wealth Mindset: Rewiring Your Beliefs to Attract Financial Freedom
Guest: Leisa Peterson, CFP® | Author | Host of The MindfulMillionaire and Art of Abundance In this episode, we explore: · The difference between a money…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 215_ Trend Watch - You: Empowered and Independent
Empowered. Independent. Intentional. Is that how you’d describe your life—or is it time for a reset? This week, we’re reflecting on what it really means to be…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom214_Build Your Support Squad: How to Win Allies, Influence Opportunity, and Elevate Your Career
Success isn't a solo act—and your career won't elevate itself. Whether you're building a business, climbing the leadership ladder, or diversifying income…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom213 _ Specialist or Generalist? How to Build a Business (And Life) That Aligns with You
Is the secret to success going all-in on one thing—or embracing your multi-passionate genius? In this episode, we’re tackling the classic question: Should you…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp 212_Handle Your Biz: How to Create Your Own Opportunities in Today's Environment
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m ready for more… if only someone would notice me”? Been there. Done that. And guess what? Waiting around rarely…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 211 Changing Post-Covid Trends, Part 2
Following last month's conversation, Part 1 of Trend Watch for Women, the world is still evolving from 17 years of influential flashpoints in time. After the…
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Is the American Dream Dead—or Just Evolving? What Every Woman Needs to Know About Real Estate Today
Is the American Dream still alive—or are we just rewriting the rules? According to a recent Pew study, only 53% of Americans believe the dream is still…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom209_Home Equity 101: Turn Your Property Into a Wealth-Building Tool
Think building net worth is just for millionaires or flashy influencers? Think again. This episode is your straight-talking guide to how real women—just like…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom208 _ Financial Freedom as Social Justice with Michelle Campbell
Join us for an exciting conversation with Trailblazer Michelle Campbell, who has a storied entrepreneurial background which includes real estate, logistics and…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom207 _ Trend Watch: Your World, Post-Covid
Quick: 2008, COVID, and Artificial Intelligence - what do these three all have in common? What these three have in common is that people and companies are…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom206_Find Out Why "O" Is for Referrals
Ready to up you referral game? Of course you are! Having a referral-based business is considered "the gold standard" for client acquisition. Listen now to our…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom205 How to Determine if the EOS is Right for Your Business
Are you a serious entrepreneur? How do you know? In today's diamond-ette episode we'll help you button down the answer to that question and more as we dig into…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom204 _ How to Create a One-Page Business Plan
A recent article stated that billionaire Mark Cuban recommends Black women entrepreneurs bootstrap their business launch versus seeking venture capital…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom203_Learn the Best Personal Finance Strategies for High Earners
Listen now to this exceptional conversation with TJ van Gerven, CFP. In this easy flowing conversation, we talk about where you should be investing now, as…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom202 Trend Watch: Why Women Are Impacted More by Debt
Some of us are known for our fashion savvy with a black pump for every occasion, the latest handbag or even the newest fad in nail design. With the economy…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom201 _ Debt Demolition Strategies
Have you noticed how much debt's insidious little fingers are working their way into and throughout your lifestyle? If you feel like you're drowning in debt or…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom200 _ F.I.N.A.L.L.Y. Get Your Money House in Order
This can be the year you F.I.N.A.L.L.Y. Get Your Money House in Order! This episode kicks off Part One of Your Wealth Creation Plan, a short series on making…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLearn the Hard Personal Finance Lessons Behind the Lyrics
Join us for this special episode with Drew Boyer, founder of Hip Hop x Finance. Listen now to lean how to avoid the biggest financial mistakes made by some of…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 198 _ Trend Watch: Women's History Month
Women's history is full of trailblazers fighting for equality. So what else is on the horizon for women, both nationally and internationally? The theme for…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow Does Your Business Grow -5 Steps to Get Real Results, Real Fast
Ep. 197 _ Long before you ring up your first sale, you will need to master five key steps for business longevity. In today's episode we're breaking down the…
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Ep. 196 Self-Empowerment for Uncertain Times
The Great Undoing has begun - what are you going to do about it? At the macro level changes are coming at us fast and furiously, leaving us with barely a…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomEp. 194 Women's Financial Trends _ Money Moves to Make This Year!
Would you like to know which money moves women should make in 2025? In this episode we talk about the intentional steps to take so that you have more control…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom195 Trailblazer Interview with Bofta Yimam
Listen now to our special interview with Bofta Yimam, the Founder of StoryLede, Emmy® & Edward R. Murrow Award-Winning Journalist and International Speaker…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomSix Accounts You Need Today-Strategic Banking Pt 2 _ Ep 193
The way you spend (or save) your money today will have a great impact on your lifestyle tomorrow. Therefore, it's worth learning how tomake good choices with…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom192 How to Set Up Your Strategic Banking Plan Part 1
The money goes in, and just as quickly goes out, so why does it matter? All banks are not created equal. They exist not only to provide depository services…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom191 Interview: Turn Today's Debt Into Tomorrow's Prosperity
Join us for our signature Trailblazer Interview Series with Tony Manganiello, best-selling personal finance author of "You Can Retire Rich by Transforming…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom190 Trend-Watching_How to Take Advantage of Coming Trends
There are general changes coming in 2025, no surprise there; and definitely a lot of unknowns with the new Administration taking office this year. You want to…
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189 Keeping It Fresh with a Quarterly Focus
Do you want to level-up this year? Why not take a different approach to achieving your biggest goals yet? Your success ratio will improve when you break them…
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188 Dash It All _ How Will You Live Your Life in Between
How you live your life today determines your legacy tomorrow. We start each year creating grand goals and making bold moves. We know that working toward…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom187 Level Up _ Two Tips for Your Bigger, Bolder New Year
Each year generally starts off with the ceremonial pledging of New Year's Resolutions - and we all know how that frequently turns out! If you're ready for a…
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4-186 Season Five Sneak Preview!
In this diamondette (shortie) episode, we're pulling back the curtain on our upcoming Season 5! Each year we bring you the best ideas for greater success, as…
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Our Favorite Episodes with All the Golden Nuggets
In today's "diamondette" episode, we're wrapping up the season with a list of our personal favorite episodes from Season Four, together with some golden…
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Finish the Year Strong - 3 High Impact Actions to Take Today
In this Diamondette shortie episode, we've got three solid tips to help you finish the year strong (and set you up for massive success in the new year!) Stop…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomPoint of View: Appreciating Today, Anticipating Tomorrow
Straddling your yesterdays and anticipating your tomorrows while being present for your today takes a particular set of skills. It is important that you make…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow to Multiply Your Earning Power
Poly-worker/Multi-hyphenate or Multipreneur - what's in a name? No matter how you slice it, people are waking up to the realization that having only one source…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and Wisdom3 Key Atomic Entrepreneurial Habits You Need Today
Is your business in growth mode, plateauing, or worse, withering on the vine? Staying motivated can be challenging, especially during slow periods. To stay the…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomBrain Cells, Activate! How to Spark Innovation on Demand
As the saying goes, the same thinking that got you here, won't get you there. We must continue to iterate and innovate to stay on the cutting edge to keep…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomExclusive Voyager Interview with Kimberly Giarraputo
Listen now to today's installment from our exclusive Voyager Interview Series as we chat with Kimberly Giarraputo, a savvy New York and Connecticut Real Estate…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomDo I Really Need An Estate Plan?
October 21st marks the start of Estate Planning Week - as if the plethora of natural disasters isn't enough of a reminder to get our fiscal house in order!…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomWarning _The Devolution Has Begun
The Devolution has begun... so what are you going to do about it? Here on Divas, Diamonds, and Dollars we seldom have to "remove our earrings" and say, "hold…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomRetirement R.E.S.C.U.E. for Women!
Are you a late bloomer finally waking up in wonderment at your looming retirement years? If you're feeling woefully under-prepared or not quite as confident as…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow to Model Self-Empowerment
Today's conversation is Women Walking in Their Own Shoes - "Stepping into your own" - learn how to embrace all that you are. Learning what inspires you to…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomTrailblazer Interview with Miriam Castilla-Magnetic Money
Today we're excited to bring you an exceptional installment from our signature Trailblazer Interview series as we sit down with today's superstars who are…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow to Solve the World's Problems (Starting with Your Own)
What do you think is the primary responsibility for leaders and or business owners? While innovation and strategic thinking are critical skills, at the root of…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomLabor Day _ Doing the Work That Must Be Done
Labor Day was created to celebrate those who labor for the greater good, which begs the questions, what attributes and qualities make up stalwart leaders and…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomThe 19th Amendment_The Threat To Women's Rights
Did you know August 26th was Women's Equality Day? How's that working out for you? Although you may already have achieved a certain level of success, perhaps…
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How to Discover & Redefine Your Sense of Self
Women of a certain age may find themselves feeling somewhat adrift in these oh, so interesting times that we live in. If you're ready to reset and reinvigorate…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomSelf-Empowerment Through K_N_O_W_L_E_D_G_E
Have you ever wondered what people meant by the statement knowledge is power? While that is true, there's a lot more to it - consider the tools you have at…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomFinancial Woes for Women & Why You Must Take Action Now
If you're not close to retirement age (or sadly, don't think you'll ever retire) maybe you're not moved by the thought of financial planning. On the other…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomReinvention _ An Interview with LisaBeth Willis
An inspiring story of a powerful reinvention - just a few words to describe our conversation with today's special guest, LisaBeth Willis. Discover her origin…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomYour Community, Your Impact
Having a welcoming, appreciative community is (still) critical as one ages and in order to build and keep your community engaged, you need to develop your…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomThe Ultimate Pivot: Planning Your Next Act
Do you plan to continue working after you "officially" retire? Per the U.S. Census, 50% of women (and 47% of men) aged 55 to 66 have no retirement savings at…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow to Create Your Perfect Life!
The year is half over - how are you doing? Are you operating on auto-pilot? Don't let life just happen to you, create it. Listen to this episode for a…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow to Hold On to Your Independence
You've come a long way, Baby. Or have you? Our world is changing and it's even more important than ever before, to ensure you have a viable plan to secure your…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHow to Become an Informed Buyer or a Savvy Seller
Whether you are buying or selling there are many things you need to be aware of so you can be an informed consumer! Learn the lingo, do your homework and…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomHouse Hacking 101: 8 Ways to Save on Your Mortgage Payment
When I bought my current home I made one key mistake; take my advice - do your homework beforehand and buy with no regrets. When you're ready to start house…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomKeys Steps You Must Take Before You Start House Shopping
When it comes to real estate, the most relevant word today is "evolving." But one thing that hasn't changed is today is a great day to buy real estate…
Divas, Diamonds & Dollars: The Podcast for Women Building Wealth and WisdomA Particular State of Mind
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? We invite you to learn about the expanded definition of mental health as we expand the conversation on…