Financial Empowerment for Women: How to Build Confidence, Freedom & The Life You Want

“Nobody is born knowing how to manage money well. It has to be learned at some point. It is a learned skill.”

What can give women security, freedom, and choice?

Financial freedom (and it may be more attainable than you think).

In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I sit down with Leah Hadley, a nationally recognized financial empowerment expert, author, speaker, accredited financial counselor, certified divorce financial analyst, mediator, and host of the Intentional Divorce Insights podcast. Leah has nearly two decades of experience helping women make sound financial decisions and build more intentional financial futures.

We explore why financial empowerment matters for women at every stage of life—and why you don't have to be a “numbers person” to become confident with money.

We talk about:

Why women can be financially vulnerable even when they're married or partnered

The importance of knowing where your money, investments, and important financial documents are

How shame and intimidation can keep women from taking control of their finances

The small steps you can take today to become more financially confident

Leah's message is simple and encouraging: you don't need to know everything about money before you begin. Start where you are, set the judgment aside, get clear about your situation, and take the smallest step you can toward the future you want.

To learn more about Leah and her financial services, visit greatlakesdfs.com.