(#113) Prenup or Postnup? Why Financial Security Matters Before Marriage and Kids

<p>In this episode of the EmpowerHER Podcast, Diana shares how watching women especially in her mom’s generation give up careers for marriage and motherhood only to face divorce with little financial security shaped her views on money, marriage, and protection. Now married, she explains that discussing prenups or postnups isn’t about distrust, but about planning for how relationships can change under stress, resentment, or financial pressure, especially when women’s earning potential often drops after having children. She outlines what prenups/postnups can cover, including assets, businesses, compensation for career pauses, and other responsibilities, emphasizing that marriage is also a legal contract and that the system often assumes women’s financial dependence.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Why Women Lose Out</p><p>01:29 Marriage Fears and Reality</p><p>03:27 Kids and Career Sacrifice</p><p>05:03 Trust Under Pressure</p><p>05:56 Our Postnup Plan</p><p>10:07 Marriage Is a Contract</p><p>11:14 Prenup Postnup Basics</p><p>14:10 Systemic Money Imbalance</p><p>16:46 How to Start the Talk</p><p>18:11 Future You and Closing</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Diana: </p><p>Work with me: ⁠<a href="https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching"><u>https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/1-1-coaching</u></a> </p><p>Email- <a href="mailto:coachdianadebolt@gmail.com"><u>coachdianadebolt@gmail.com</u></a></p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/"><u>https://www.coachdianadebolt.com/</u></a> </p><p>Instagram -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGp6ZkZ1TzFiTHRRV2ZXbjJlMm5PMWVCaDJod3xBQ3Jtc0trZnp4TnBFRFFGdFFEZ1pmaFB1aXd5NHlQRTRaUGxRSnc1UUNsWWxMT09oazdKWnZSQ05MRGdMRDk4RWlPVE9zQUNlSTJLY1FSc1drM1RVT1dobUVLLThwaXFMV0Y2MWFPaHU4VHVEZWt3VF91aTd6NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F49rCLt0&v=jroF3PH-PTs"> </a> <a href="https://instagram.com/coachdianadebolt?igshid=MW9iZmQwOGZmZWJiaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr&fbclid=IwAR0HEXwR3Mi7efkZTpqwmvvp_o3GlBD60wFUWHprSNZc6whhKFS8dQrEUGY"><u>@coachdianadebolt</u></a></p><p>Tiktok -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGp6ZkZ1TzFiTHRRV2ZXbjJlMm5PMWVCaDJod3xBQ3Jtc0trZnp4TnBFRFFGdFFEZ1pmaFB1aXd5NHlQRTRaUGxRSnc1UUNsWWxMT09oazdKWnZSQ05MRGdMRDk4RWlPVE9zQUNlSTJLY1FSc1drM1RVT1dobUVLLThwaXFMV0Y2MWFPaHU4VHVEZWt3VF91aTd6NA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F49rCLt0&v=jroF3PH-PTs"> </a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@coachdianadebolt?_t=8hBzBbeu6JF&_r=1"><u>@coachdianadebolt</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>If you loved this episode, rate, review and subscribe! <br></p>